You may have noticed some changes around here and on my social media accounts. I have changed the name from Sandy Toes Creations to: Natural Parent Guide Why did I feel the need for change? Over the past few years the topics that I care most about have become clear and I have narrowed down what I post to just these things. The topics I love … [Read more...]
Handmade Holiday Wreaths for a Cause
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Extended Cyber Sale! 15% OFF through Saturday when you buy online with discount code: "MONDAY" 100% of profits go directly to a … [Read more...]
Young Artists Classes This Week
Young Artists Camps at the Discovery Learning Center this week! Daily drop in Art Camps this week only I'm teaching some fun art classes for kids this summer. This week, in fact! Come to one or two or all five! Monday through Friday June 22 - June 26, 2015, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Discovery Learning Center 111 Errett Circle Santa Cruz. For … [Read more...]
Custom Pet Portraits Your Pet a Work of Art
Now offering custom pet portrait drawings from your photograph by your favorite artist, L.E. Mastilock. A one of a kind gift that will be treasured for a lifetime You'll get an 8x10 professional pen and ink portrait from your photo of your cat, dog, or any animal. Pet portraits make a great keepsake or memorial of a beloved … [Read more...]
The Secret World Behind McDonald’s #McDTour #sponsored
I have never been a fan of fast food. I grew up eating pretty healthy and maybe that is why I never acquired a taste for burgers and fried food. In high school I even wrote McDonald's a letter as part of a school debate assignment, telling them all the reasons I thought they did more bad than good and accused them of contributing to … [Read more...]
Art Projects for Kids: Exploring Textures and Color
Exploring textures: Learn to think outside the box using materials other than a paintbrush and discovering the prints and textures that result. In week two of my basic art class (my class is once a week) we reviewed primary colors and how to mix them to make secondary colors. Then we discussed the term "multi media" and what a "multi- media … [Read more...]
Art Projects for Kids- Primary Colors and Secondary Colors and Paper Mosaics
I'm teaching art again! It's so much fun to get my creativity going and make a big colorful mess! I'm so excited about it, in fact, I've decided to share the projects we do each week so you can enjoy them as well! I attended an open house and provided a craft, a little preview to the art classes to come. Younger kids printed with … [Read more...]
July Chain Linky Climb
I'm Co-Hosting the July Chain "Linky" Climb! Add your blog URL to the linky, see details below Climb the Chain to not only gain followers, but to find some awesome blogs! _________________Follow the Host & ALL of the co-hosts below_______________ Host: Angie @ God's Growing … [Read more...]
How to make a T-shirt dress- super easy and cute!
Super easy, adorable T-shirt dress for a little girl. pocket I have a favorite t-shirt, one of those so soft cotton shirts that are just super comfy! It was from Old Navy, long, and a bit flowy and ruffled. Not you're regular straight simple T, though that would work as well. It had a pocket and ruffled sleeves. But it got … [Read more...]
Letter to My Readers {Blog a Day in May- Day 27}
Blog Every Day in May- Day 27 A Letter To My Readers This is for you. Yes, I mean you, reading this right now. Guess what? I appreciate you so much more than you could know! I've always loved writing, I always wanted to be an author and an artist when I grew up (I'm still growing up, btw), but it never seemed to make … [Read more...]
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