- "Lipps" were red candies that colored my lips (like I was wearing lipstick)
- "Nipps" are similar to M&M's
- Chocolate Coins in their shiny wrapping were always a hit
- "Curly Topps" are milk chocolates with a curly swirl
- "Butterball" candies tasted like popcorn
- Pink Cotton Candy was a birthday party treat (it was mesmerizing to watch the machine attendant spin this confection out of sugar)
- Serg's Milk Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Eggs
- Lollipops in different flavors
- "Choco Knots" are chocolate covered pretzels
- "Orange Swits" are orange-flavored gummies
27 October 2024
Sketchbook Practice: Inspired by End Papers
20 October 2024
Learning from Suzy Ultman: Cardboard Birds
So lovely to see you!
Awhile back, I took a free on-line class on Creativebug.
Our teacher was the talented illustrator and product designer Suzy Ultman and the session was hosted by adorable crochet artist Twinkie Chan.
13 October 2024
A Tin Box Decorated with Decoupage
There is a stall at the Union Square Holiday Market that I always love to visit. They sell all these gift items from India and I'm particularly attracted to the enamelware decorated with flowers. They are vibrant and remind me of folk art.
I'm using this design as a launching point for today's craft.
06 October 2024
Five Things for October
29 September 2024
A Sketchbook Practice: Line Drawing
Hey, hey!
Today, we're going back to our sketchbook to explore how we can turn a blank page from "blah to TADA!"
22 September 2024
A Field Trip: Parcel Gift Shop
15 September 2024
Sending You A Piece of My Heart
08 September 2024
Magnetic Bookmarks
Hey there!
I love books and that is why I love bookmarks, too. I like to make my own bookmarks out of ribbon remnants and paper clips, brown paper bags, old magazines, clothing tags, collage, and watercolor.
I spotted these magnetic bookmarks at a bookstore: