Inspired Me

Happy Wednesday! I started a new drawing last month. I saw this gorgeous picture of model turned fashion industry leader, Bethann Hardison in Essence Magazine. I loved her head wrap and the character in her face. She looked so joyful and even glowed in the photograph. I worked on it for a while and am pleased with how she turned out. Not sure if I am finished with it yet but here is what I have done so far. Take a look. The hardest parts for me to draw are the mouth, lips and teeth. I feel proud that they look close to the picture. Practice makes perfect they say. So, that is what I plan on doing. Have you ever tried drawing? Leave a comment below if you do. It has been one of the many surprise interest I have developed over the years. Well, I hope you are enjoying whatever creative activities you are doing. Keep it going all and have a great day! P.S. Subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well! Today, is a story of determination and fun. Back in January, I saw this crochet hat tutorial by Melanie Ham on YouTube:. Crochet Hat Video. It was cold and I thought it would be fun to try to make it. I started learning to crochet last year at a local church. So, I have some beginning skills but that is it. I excitedly jumped into this project and was crocheting away. Weeks after I started, I finished the first step and was ready to stitch it together. THEN, I REALIZED I had done it all wrong! LOL!!!! My measurements were all off. It was to be vertical not horizontal. Yes, how frustrating!!! After reviewing the instructions again and again, I decided to take it ALL apart and start over. Oh boy!  Fortunately, I had some previous experience with starting over. The lady who taught me how to crochet at that church class took my crocheting projects apart several times. I was upset about it but then I realized that is the best way...

Today, I am happy to announce the start of my NEW blog  Inspired Me 411 . It is an arts and crafts directory  of resources I have used over the years. Inspired Me 411 is the "baby" of Inspired Me. My blog had a baby!!! LOL! Now, I will have two blogs to enjoy and share with you. This directory is a one-stop-shop organized in the following categories:  Papercrafting, Arts & Art Journaling, Fiber Arts, General Crafts and Mind & Body . There are lists of websites, organizations, events, classes and articles that I will be updating periodically.  Plus, I will be writing blog posts on any related and interesting things I find. "411" is for everyone, new or experienced, looking for good information to help you grow your creativity. When I started making greeting cards in 2006, I didn't find many places to get ideas or supplies. It wasn't until I stumbled upon Two Peas In A Bucket website that my creativity took off. I learned so much, had f...