Some Favorites

Creating screensavers for my computer is now a fun past time. Here are a few of my favorite pics from my current one.

Coloring Book Craze

Many years ago as a child, an exciting day was when I got a new box of crayons and a coloring book. 

Now I relive those happy moments with gel pens, colored pencils and an adult coloring book thanks to a special friend's Christmas present.

Who would have thought that coloring for adults would become so popular and also so addictive. It has become my evening's entertainment while listening to TV.

Here are some things I've colored.

• Gel Pens

• Gel Pens and Colored Pencils

• Computer

Besides books for purchase, there are many freebies. I have enough things to color to last a very long time.

Have you tried you hand at this latest craze? Just remember that it is addictive, but also relaxing and therapeutic.

Christmas Delight

This is such a special time of the year 

when we can focus on the real meaning of Christmas.

To help you remember and to be thankful, 

I created eight different scenes.

Check out my video on YouTube.

Watercolor Effect

I'm always looking for new ways to make creative pictures. Have been wanting to do a watercolor effect. Yeah! Found it on YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q79j_Eg_1Ww

This same process can be done in either Photoshop or Elements. So easy and fun to do.

• Scrapbooking Kits

• Photos

Now it's your turn. Give it a try.

Colorful Days

"October gave a party;

The leaves by hundreds came--

The Ashes, Oaks, and Maples,

And leaves of every name.

The sunshine spread a carpet,

And every thing was grand;

Miss Weather led the dancing;

Professor Wind, the band..."

--George Cooper, "October's Party"

Check out the video on the side panel that gives more of these graphics. It is called "Autumn--Colorful Days."

Digital Scrapbooking Techniques

There are so many different techniques that can be applied to digital scrapbooking pages that help to give a creative flair. Here are some examples of three of those.

• Using elements from a purchased kit

• Working with a template

• Adding photos

Whichever technique you use, or a combination, digital scrapbooking allows for a great amount of flexibility and creativity. Have some fun and give it a try.

A Tribute to Dads

Any man can be a father, 

but it takes someone special to be a DAD.

A father is someone you look up to 

no matter how big you get.

A father's guiding hand 

will remain a constant source of comfort.

To have a father that believes in you 

is a very special gift.

Good fathers are great encouragers.

It is much easier to become a father 

than it is to become a great dad.