The article in my alma mater’s alumni magazine about Grace Bonney and her blog Design*Sponge inspired me to look into starting a blog. I had a desire to write about other artists and crafters, and to share my pottery, jewelry and dollhouse miniatures as well. Cotton Ridge Create! began in …
My miniature gardens are taking shape. I found so many plants at Bennett’s Nurseries (see Part 2) that I now have two miniature gardens in 12″ pots, the garden I made at Lynn‘s house, and the tiered garden made with the pot stacker! I’ve really been enjoying this project. This …
Last week in Part 1, I put together my pots and pot stacker, filled the pots and found a few miniature plants at Lowes and Home Depot. The next day I made a trip over to Bennett Nurseries here in Huntsville, Alabama, to see if I could find a …
Photography Lessons in Huntsville, Alabama I have the opportunity – lucky me – to take photography lessons with Joe this summer. Once each week I will be learning things like what an f-stop is, the meaning of ISO, and how to use my nice Canon Digital Rebel XSi for something …
Since Lynn’s living miniature garden party, I’ve been thinking of creating another garden. A few days ago I found the pot stacker that I bought last year at a craft show from Oakville Ironworks. The pot stacker inspired me to get some pots and make a tiered living miniature …
Cotton Ridge Homeschool is my collection of creative ideas for home based learning. Although we have a couple of years before we start, I decided a blog would be the best place to organize my thoughts, keep a list of links to other blogs and curriculum sites, and keep track …
Late May is a beautiful time of year to vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains. This year the weather was particularly nice – not too hot or cold, and it didn’t rain much. Looking for arts and crafts is one of my favorite things to do while in …
There are many fun, creative and educational activities in the Smoky Mountains that children and adults can enjoy together. If you are vacationing in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville, these places are within driving distance and are worth the visit. Arts & Crafts Community of Gatlinburg We make an effort …
Earlier this month we had the opportunity to visit my Aunt and Uncle, Sandee and Dean Ostheller, at their home in rural Missouri. Along with a wonderful visit with relatives, I enjoyed two of my favorite things: nature and art. And after 20 years of wishing, I was finally able …