Ooodles and Ooodles of Doodles

Since my last post...

I've gone back to work at the daycare (part time). 

I'm so happy to be back with all the kids. I really missed them a bunch!

I've been a busy little bee crafting away as well. I've been crocheting flowers pins like there's no tomorrow. (you can find those in the shop by Monday)

In addition to going back to work and crocheting away a storm (and catching a cold from the kids) I've also been doodling away!

Before...

After!

Before...

After!

Before (I think this is my favorite one...)

After!

Maybe this last one will be my new logo or featured in a new banner.

What's next on my list? These!

Stay tunned for the upcoming tutorials!

DIY Blog Clip-art

In my last blog post I used this image..

Would you like a tutorial on how to make your own?

Well lucky You, that's what this post is!

First, sketch your image with a blank sheet of paper (the notebook paper with lines won't do the job).

Try not to fill in anything. Remember you'll be adding color in later so there isn't much need for shading

Next, take a picture. Make sure your camera is directly over your sketch or else you'll get some funny angles in your final piece. 

Now upload your picture to Picnik or you can also use photoshop if you like. 

Brighten up your picture like this, making sure not to make your black lines disappear. 

Now use the "doodle" in picnik to add color to your image. The possibilities are endless here so have fun!

I added a little thought bubble to mine. You can do that with the "stickers" in picnik. 

The last step is to save your image to your computer and then upload it to your blog!

This is another one that I made today...

Sorry!

I'm sorry I haven't update my blog since Monday.

Monday night my computer screen came halfway off and I haven't really had the chance to fix it yet. I'm working on it now but I'm trying to be really gentle.

To make up for not posting anything new for a few days I will try to make a handful of fun, interesting posts today.

By the way...if anyone wants to help me pay for fixing my laptop (that I use everyday in classes) you can click on the little pay pall donate button on the right hand sidebar. Thanks so much!

:-)