February 2012 : Traci Bunkers: Welcome to My World

Why (You &) I Shouldn’t Check E-mail First Thing in the Morning

February 28, 2012, at 12:18 pm

Recently I took some online workshops and tele-classes where I learned some valuable information. And since, I’ve had several life-lessons that reminded me why some of those things that I learned go hand-in-hand, and why they are important. Sometimes we have to experience a lesson ourselves, or “suffer” the consequences to be reminded of [...]

Works in Progress & Important Info!

February 23, 2012, at 1:07 pm

It feels so great to be making art after working on other things for awhile. Some months back, I had gotten into the practice of making art first thing in the morning, for at least an hour. It was great! It set the tone for the rest of my day. Then one thing lead [...]

Much Needed Artist Date

February 19, 2012, at 4:50 pm

Even though I’m a self-employed artist, I’ve been doing everything BUT make art lately. I’ve been busy finishing up the kid’s book I wrote, working on switching my online shop to a different shopping cart system, but most of all, working like a maniac editing knitting patterns for Knitter’s Magazine.

Finally, I [...]

Days 7 & 8 of 8 Days of heARTfest Valentine Tutorial Blog Hop

February 13, 2012, at 6:11 pm

Valentines, by Melanie Testa

I want to get the rest of the tutorials posted before Valentine’s Day, so I’m posting the last two today! Day 7 is Melanie Testa‘s tutorial on making your own Valentine’s cards. In her own words, “I present a tutorial using stamps, sweet imagery and perforated edges.” You can find [...]