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DIY No Sew Travel ScrapBook Journal with Elmer’s Tri-fold Display Board – Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

ace front and back covers over the outside paper. Make any adjustments now.

I love books and I love to make books, especially journals and vacation books. I have been making them for years and have been fortunate enough to take classes with some of the best book makers and … [Read more...]

7 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, Create, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorative art/artist, DIY, reviews, tutorials

Rustic Painted American Flag {Luxe 4 Less} Tutorial #GluenGlitter

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

painted American flag

Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial using paint pens. It is a Pottery Barn Knock Off project. I love to browse the high end stores like Pottery Barn and … [Read more...]

18 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorate with paint, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY, Gatherings, reviews, tutorials

DIY Pottery Barn Knock Off ~ Carved Architectural Charger w/Elmer’s #Looks4Less & Giveaway

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Elmer's Glue X-Acto #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter

The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge.  I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]

34 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorate with paint, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY, Food & Drink, Gatherings, Photography, tutorials

gratitude woven into your life like a tapestry ~ DIY acorn banner printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Acorn Banner printable

Oh how powerful gratitude is...I am proof of that statement. This time last week I was a mess...emotionally, spiritually, financially. What a difference a week makes or even a moment in time. … [Read more...]

6 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorate with paint, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY, FREE Printables, FUN Freebies, Gatherings, Giving Back, Inspiration, Mind & Body, Printables

DIY Halloween Outdoor Decor ~ The Haunted Welcome Sign Tutorial #GlueNGlitter

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Haunted welcome sign Halloween decor

I love to decorate for Halloween, inside and out!!! This year's outdoor decor became The Haunted Welcome. How do I think of these things? Well, I found some old tree branches with leaves still … [Read more...]

8 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, Cre8Tive Bistro-PhotoShop Goodies, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, decorate with paint, decorating, decorative art/artist, details, DIY, tutorials

Elmer’s X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

So how do you entertain four 15+ girls at the beach? You hold an X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party...with their mothers...to celebrate the first day of summer!!! I love flip flops...who … [Read more...]

3 Comments ART MAKING, craft ideas, CREATIVE LIFESTYLE, fiber arts, tutorials

Fairy Wings Featured on Elmer’s Glue & Glitter Website

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

WOO HOO what great news...my fair wings post and tutorial have made it to the big time...Craft of the Day on June 2, 2011 on Elmer's glue and Glitter website. I am so excited!!! this is a super … [Read more...]

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Raggedy Ann and Andy Crafting with Elmer’s X-TREME Glue

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

"With imagination ANYTHING is possible," Raggedy Ann Who doesn't love Raggedy Ann & Andy? Sometimes I feel like a Raggedy Ann in a Barbie doll world. I wanted to make a fun Raggedy Ann and … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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