Category Archives: Craft and other Inspiring Things

National Craft Month ~ March

Posted on March 8, 2016 by CleanandGreen

In honor of National Craft Month, I am posting my efforts from today.  Granted they are not “handmade” but on the other hand, I did make them. I received a gift of a Microsoft Office Suite which included 2010 Publisher … Continue reading →

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DIY – Chalk Paint Curtains

Posted on January 22, 2016 by CleanandGreen

Chalk Paint came into my radar before we moved last year.  Probably just about this time of year too.  I need to update my kitchen cupboards and decided it was my best bet. They turned out fantastic and I was … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on January 20, 2016 by CleanandGreen

    Coloring Dragons by Pictura. Featuring artwork of John Howe. Coloured by DesignsbyLesley(me!)

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Making a Sweet Little Apron

Posted on January 18, 2016 by CleanandGreen

My mother taught me to sew back when I was just a nipper.  She had been sewing as a seamstress since she was thirteen.  She made clothing, curtains and just about everything in between.  She had an old Bernia that … Continue reading →

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Valentine Card – Ombre Heart

Posted on January 11, 2016 by CleanandGreen

February is already sneaking up on us fast.  Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it.  Here is a quick card you can do and have tucked away for your special sweetheart. I wanted to try an outline of … Continue reading →

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Easy, Mailable Christmas Cards

Posted on December 11, 2015 by CleanandGreen

Do you mail out Christmas Cards?  My sister was telling me how many she has going out.  Forty or more just in Canada, then there are some going to the UK, Australia and the US.  I thought she may have … Continue reading →

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Watercolour

Posted on November 27, 2015 by CleanandGreen

I have a commission to do a watercolour painting of two dogs and I am perfectly terrified!  Any other artists out there that sweat over doing commissions? Not a sweet landscape or a flower but someones treasured and loved pets.  … Continue reading →

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DIY Easy Christmas Card

Posted on November 16, 2015 by CleanandGreen

With all the Christmas decorations going up in stores and the touch of white stuff on the hills, I want to start all things Christmas! On Penny Black blog there are so many great designers and ideas that it is … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 4, 2015 by CleanandGreen
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