My education and background is in apparel design, specailizing primarily in bridal gowns. My side passion is raising Shih Tzu and Westies. I have a pair of each and they do keep me smiling.
I tend to "make things" when feeling down and in 2012-2013 when we moved away from my family....grandchildren... to a rather remote part of Northern California I discovered You-Tube opened the doors to a plethora of new stuff to "make", like scrabble jewelry, fimo beads, and shoes. Check out my "how to make shoes" blog at www.homemadeshoes.org
I do miss my grandchildren so face painting has allowed me to spend time with kids. Seeing them excited makes me happy!
Since I do not participate in birthdays and holidays and I am not a very fast painter I have stuck to small fairs and festivals and just painted for tips. So far this has worked out well for me.
I tend to "make things" when feeling down and in 2012-2013 when we moved away from my family....grandchildren... to a rather remote part of Northern California I discovered You-Tube opened the doors to a plethora of new stuff to "make", like scrabble jewelry, fimo beads, and shoes. Check out my "how to make shoes" blog at www.homemadeshoes.org
I do miss my grandchildren so face painting has allowed me to spend time with kids. Seeing them excited makes me happy!
Since I do not participate in birthdays and holidays and I am not a very fast painter I have stuck to small fairs and festivals and just painted for tips. So far this has worked out well for me.