Photo-opoly your summer vacation
June 22, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
Make Art Monday!
First, I thought that Photojojo’s Photo-opoly game would make a great Christmas gift, using photos and landmarks from around your own home town. But then I started to think about it: wouldn’t you rather have a game that reminds you of a great vacation that you took?
I think the hardest time you’ll have is culling through the photos and picking only the best of the best…what a hardship that will be
Sweet Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift
May 9, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Home & Living
Still haven’t got something for Mother’s Day? Not to worry. I’ve got a frugal and easy gift to make that won’t take very long. In other words, you can STILL give it to your mom for her big day.
A few years ago I was broke. Broker than broke! I had no money for a nice gift, but I decided to let my mom know how much I appreciated her. I wrote out on plain white paper, little thoughts and memories from our lives. In some cases, I wrote quotes I really …read more
Polymer clay artist: Cyndi Safstrom
May 7, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Home & Living
Cyndi Safstrom, of Be A Doll, uses polymer clay to create one of a kind dolls. Here’s how it happened:
I create look alike dolls of everyday people from my studio in Vernon Hills, IL. I use polymer clay to sculpt faces for my clients from photos, then integrate the custom head into an 11″ vinyl body. Dressed in the clothing of their choice, clients will receive a “mini me” of themselves or of a loved one.
When I created an action figure of a fellow You Tuber for his birthday in 2007, I didn’t expect it to turn into …read more
Giveaway Time – Custom Coin Clutch from Bagettes
UPDATED WITH A WINNER! Lucky #48, Marlene from Queen of the Click is the winner. This giveaway is now closed.
Our friends at Bagettes.com, who make the most amazing custom/personalized photo purses, are sponsoring a giveaway just for Weary Parent readers.
Bagettes uses a unique photo process that seals your favorite photos into its fabric without changing the fabric’s texture or the picture quality. Your personalized image won’t fade, rub, or peel off. It is the perfect gift for parents, grandparents, teachers, bridesmaids, and more.
The key/coin clutch that Bagettes is giving away to a Weary Parent reader measures 5″x3 1/2″ and is …read more
