Since I wasn’t feeling too great when hubby was on vacation from work, we decided to take it easy but still have fun with the kids. The Wildlife Safari was just what the doctored ordered. I was able to relax, sit on my tukus, and see the sights. The children...
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Ahh, it was rewarding junking yesterday. My friend Cheryl and I hit the thrift shops looking for deals. Here’s what I came home with…. I LOVE these wooden letters. I actually purchased these from TinkersShop to use in some mixed media collages. Very cool, nice colors and have a nice...
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Five till Six, and I was getting nervous. Sitting on the floor outside of the door, I was waiting for the instructor to get done with his class so I could start setting up. My triple shot of coffee was making my hands jittery and my stomach flip flop....
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Check out my latest zine…a tutorial style zine about Collage. This zine will give you a crash course in basic design and will help you develop a collage making process that is digestible and delicious. Think of this zine as a recipe for making art. Enjoy!
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Announcing a newly published zine, Discover Zines pdf. Some highlights include: So What’s a Zine? Why Make a Zine History of Zines Zinesters So you Wanna be a Zinester? Step-by-step directions for making Zines I’ll be also be sure to share the community zine Aug 4th. Have you made a zine before? Do you have a favorite zine?...
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Last night I harassed numerous artwalk participants to be a part of Salem’s Community Zine. Many people declined, however many, many people participated…87 people to be exact! Most people have never heard of a zine and were a bit skeptical of it’s strange magical powers, and still some of...
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My Tackle it Tuesday today is getting everything ready for the Salem Zine Scene Workshop tomorrow. There is so much to do. Little Missy was kind to help me assemble the zines today. Come by tomorrow and get two free zines by participating in the Salem Community Zine. It’s super...
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Ready, Set , Make! single piece of pattern… washimatta $4.50 USD Mixed Media Collage Gam… TinkersShop $6.00 USD Vintage Pressed Clay Po… destashspecia… $5.00 USD Cool Flinch Playing Car… NomadCraftsSu… $2.50 USD ...
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I can’t be idle for too long. Ideas of zines have been playing out in my mind for awhile now. This is the first I’ll share with you though. Hot off the Press is Discover Simply Salem, a sweet little zine about Salem’s history and a few little tales...
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I strong-armed my hubby so I could attend the Beginning Blogging class taught by the incredibly cool Emily Grosvenor of Desperately Seeking Salem . I’ve been following her blog and witty commentary for awhile now and she’s up there pretty high on my women of high regard list (note to self,...
readmore ExploreThis is my third time making mozzarella and here are some directions. Some of these pictures were taken at...
I’ve been wanting to make homemade cheese ever since I read Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Her book...
Hi, I'm Jessica Ramey, maker and momma of Northwest Nest and Charmed. I'll do my best to share with you all of the ideas and projects I'm working on. I'll post directions regarding craft projects, gardening, home decor, cooking, and art, in hopes that you will venture off on your own creative adventures. I hope that you find this blog both inspirational and informative and I look forward to sharing with you!
