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Welcome to Sweetbearies Art Tips.  I am a blogger that enjoys sharing my insights on different arts and crafts projects.  As you can see I love to paint, draw, take pictures, cross stitch, create jewelry, and many other crafts under the sun.  Stay a bit and get to know my website a bit if you would like.  Also, you can join me over on Hubpages, if you would like to read more of my writings.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

 Cloud In The Sky Next To A Tree

Cloud In The Sky Next To A Tree

 

Digital photography is one way that I love to express myself, especially on sunny afternoons such as the one we were experiencing yesterday.  Below is a picture of a wispy cloud in the sky next to a bare tree.  This is a lovely Southern California winter image.  It was blustry and cold outside yesterday, despite the sun.

 

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Friday, February 19, 2010

 My Husky Drawing

My Husky Drawing

 

 

Here I am working on my husky drawing and I truly enjoy the way that is coming along.  Next I will add the colors over the pencil shading, to create interesting texture and tones. My Husky Drawing

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Watch How To Cross Stitch A Valentine Bookmark

Watch How To Cross Stitch A Valentine Bookmark

 

 

This video will demonstrate how to cross stitch a special bookmark for Valentine's Day.  This is a fun craft almost anyone can accomplish.

 

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

 How To Make A Heartfelt Bookmark For Valentine's Day

 How To Make A Heartfelt Bookmark For Valentine's Day
 
 
 
 
Heartfelt sentiments are very important, especially on Valentine's Day!  What better way than to express your love for a special friend than by creating a cross stitched bookmark?  Not only is this an economical gift, but your friend will be touched by the time and sincerity that you put into this project.  Most people simply rush to the Valentine's Day section of the store, but you had the fore thought and sincerity to actually created a handmade bookmark that your friend will be able to treasure forever.  Here are the supplies I used to create this heartfelt bookmark:
  • white yarn
  • red yarn
  • scissors
  • a ruler
  • plastic canvas mesh
  • a permanent marker
  • a large eyed needle

Take a look at the tutorial below to see how this fun and festive bookmark was created, and Happy Valentine's Day in advance!

Here is the heartfelt bookmark that I created for Valentine's Day.


Step One: Use The Ruler To Measure Out The Bookmark Shape

Here I used a ruler to measure out the bookmark shape.
Here I used a ruler to measure out the bookmark shape.

Step Two: Beging Stitching On The First Heart

Here I began stitching on the red yarn for the first heart.
Here I began stitching on the red yarn for the first heart.

Step Three: Keep Stiching The Heart

Here I continued stitching the second row of the heart.
Here I continued stitching the second row of the heart.

Step Four: Stitching The Fourth Row

Here I am beginning to cross stitch on the fourth row of the heart. Look at the picture to see how many stitches I am placing on each row, and keep in mind hearts can be modified anyway you like when cross stitching.
Here I am beginning to cross stitch on the fourth row of the heart. Look at the picture to see how many stitches I am placing on each row, and keep in mind hearts can be modified anyway you like when cross stitching.

Step Five: Begin The Fifth Row

Here I have started stitching the fifth row of the heart.
Here I have started stitching the fifth row of the heart.

Step Six: Begin Stitching The Sixth Row

In this picture I am stitching the sixth row of the heart.
In this picture I am stitching the sixth row of the heart.

Step Seven: Begin Stitching The Seventh Row

In this step I have begun to cross stitch on the seventh row of the heart.
In this step I have begun to cross stitch on the seventh row of the heart.

Step Eight: Begin Stitching The Eight Row

Here I have begun to stitch the eighth row, which has one less stitch on each side than the previous row. I decrease the stitches towards the bottom of the heart in order to form its accurate shape.
Here I have begun to stitch the eighth row, which has one less stitch on each side than the previous row. I decrease the stitches towards the bottom of the heart in order to form its accurate shape.

Step Nine: Begin Stitching The Tenth Row

Of course I skipped a row here in the pictures, the tenth row is when I decrease the stitching on each side once again. Look at the picture to see what I am doing here.
Of course I skipped a row here in the pictures, the tenth row is when I decrease the stitching on each side once again. Look at the picture to see what I am doing here.

Step Ten: Begin Stitching The Eleventh Row

Here I am beginning to stitch on the eleventh row.
Here I am beginning to stitch on the eleventh row.

Step Eleven: Finish Stitching The Twelfth Row

Here I have finished stitching the twelfth row, and I decrease the stitches on the rows as I get towards the bottom.
Here I have finished stitching the twelfth row, and I decrease the stitches on the rows as I get towards the bottom.

Step Twelve: Begin Stitching On The Fourteenth Row

I am almost finished cross stitching the heart with the fourteenth row.
I am almost finished cross stitching the heart with the fourteenth row.

Step Thirteen: Stitch On The Fourteenth Row

The fourteenth row has three stitches, and it is the next to last row.
The fourteenth row has three stitches, and it is the next to last row.

Step Fourteen: Stitch On The Fifteenth And Final Row

Here I have stitched on the fifteenth and final row.
Here I have stitched on the fifteenth and final row.

Step Fifteen: Repeat The Steps Above

Here I repeating the steps above as I stitched on the second heart.
Here I repeating the steps above as I stitched on the second heart.

Step Sixteen: Begin Stitching On The Third Heart

Here I have begun to stitch on the third on final heart.
Here I have begun to stitch on the third on final heart.

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Step Seventeen: Begin Stitching On The White Background

Here I am beginning to stitch on the white background for the hearts.
Here I am beginning to stitch on the white background for the hearts.
 
Step Eighteen: Continuing Stitching On the White Background
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Monday, February 1, 2010

 Valentine Montage Card

Here is a special montage card that I created for Valentine's Day.  I used a heart template that I created by folding a scrap of card stock in half, and drawing a half heart, which made for a heart template that was equal on both sides.  Next, I traced around the template and created the fun card that you can see here.

 

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I enjoy drawing, painting, woodburning, and many other artistic activities.  I will be discussing my various projects, favorite books, and other opinions on this blog.

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My American Bear Drawing:

This is a drawing of an American bear I made in 2003.   I created him by using simple colored pencils and keeping my eyes on the subject more than on the paper.  One of the best art tips I can give you is the keep your eyes on the subject and not on the paper, which will help you to learn how to draw more quickly.