Above are pictures of three texture paintings I completed this month. I listed the supplies I used below. I added lots of glitter to all three of these and both of the swirl painting have three different colors. The geometric triangle painting is different shades of blue with the gold mica flake paint. I usedContinue reading “Texture Paintings January 2021”
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Completed Craft Projects Page November 2020
A list of my completed craft projects. This page is periodically updated. Unfortunately, I still have various art projects I have not posted to this list yet. This is not all of my artwork and craft projects. There are also quite a few projects from several years ago that I still have not finished. InContinue reading “Completed Craft Projects Page November 2020”
Château de Chambord Craft Project
Supplies: H43 Postscript Denim 59 80% Cotton 20% Linen, machine wash cold, tumble dry low, fabric remnant dated 3-17-2018 (0.807 yd x $29.99 = $24.20 and remnants are 50% off) purchased from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores 16″ x 20″ stretcher bars (40.64 cm x 50.8 cm) sewed on patches with machine, then went overContinue reading “Château de Chambord Craft Project”
My Preferred Canvas Sizes
Recently (April 2020), I noticed I have not used a lot of standard canvas sizes and when I was looking into framing it generally costs much more and is more difficult to work with a non-standard or uncommon size. In the future I plan to use the following common canvas sizes: 11″ x 14″ 11Continue reading “My Preferred Canvas Sizes”
Self Care Tips
Below is an ongoing list of self care and beauty tips. I occasionally add to it and and edit it. Also some of the tips are listed under only one category, but could be placed under two or more categories. Websites mentioned are subject to change. Diet Have a healthy diet. The fresher the foodContinue reading “Self Care Tips”
Facial And Skin Care
Ongoing list of facial and skin tips that is occasionally revised and edited and added on to. General Facial Care Have a facial care routine. Use a toner and mild cleanser/clarifying wash. Look for natural ingredients such as essential oils and gentle preservatives and non-petroleum and plant stem cells and antioxidants Ideally, you should washContinue reading “Facial And Skin Care”
About Page May 2019
Below is my former about page from January 2018 to May 2019. In May 2019 I started the process of redesigning this blog to focus more on my craft projects and printable products I would like to make and list for sale on this site. Hello! My name is Michelle and I am the authorContinue reading “About Page May 2019”
Websites For Teachers
Teaching Websites Below is an ongoing list of websites for teachers from my days as an elementary education major at Illinois State University (ISU) from 2004 – 2008. I have been going through some of the papers from ISU and I scan items I think are worth keeping and post some of the websites IContinue reading “Websites For Teachers”
Math Terms
Just a random list of math terms for reference. I may revise this in the future. Tessellations 4 transformations (dilate, transform, reflect, rotate) – specify object, specify angle of rotation and specify a center of rotation – dilate specify object, ratio, center – translate (slide) – specify object, specify distance and specific direction conjecture –Continue reading “Math Terms”
Teaching Terms
An ongoing list of teaching terms that I plan to periodically update and revise. Teaching Terms Teaching Terms Academic Controversy Active listening Advance organizers Affective goals Analysis questions Application questions Authentic assessment Authentic questions Classroom management Comprehension questions Concept mapping Constructivist theorist Content knowledge Content validity Convergent thinking Cooperative learning Curriculum – many different definitionsContinue reading “Teaching Terms”