by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Nov 15, 2017 | Repurposing, Woodworking
Our woodworking challenge for November was to work on a small scale. I decided this would be the perfect time for a refinishing project that I have had on my list. The Original Find This was one of my ‘street finds’ that someone had thrown in the...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jul 25, 2017 | Tools and Equipment, Woodworking
The 2×4 Challenge This week, I have been finishing a 2×4 Challenge through Taylor Timber Mart in Musquodobit Harbour. If you are a woodworker, you might be familiar with the 2×4 challenge idea, which is popular with guilds and online...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Jan 8, 2017 | Art Quilts, Design
Today’s post written by Mary Elizabeth O’Toole Have you ever finished an art project and realized that you would like to investigate a different angle, use another colour combination or apply new techniques? All of these reflections are good reasons to...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 24, 2015 | Inspiration
Make a Difference Day is a national day of community service that challenges people to volunteer in big and small ways to improve the lives of others. It was started by USA Today magazine in 1980 and continues to grow. This year, 24 million volunteers are expected...
by Mary Elizabeth O'Toole | Oct 5, 2015 | Design
It has been a few weeks since I posted a colour challenge but I have been continuing to play with my acrylic paints. This week, I was focused on finding a spectrum of shades and tones in my scrap stash. Since I was experimenting with adding gray (or grey) to colour,...
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