Can you feel it? There’s just something different in the air. But you can’t quite put your finger on it. I’ll tell you what it is. It’s normalcy. Or to be more accurate, it’s what we have all been referring to as our “new normal.” Some of us received a shot or two in the arm and all of a sudden it’s “Okay kid, get back in there and swing!” But restoration of normalcy is … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home Projects
A drive around Abilene’s neighborhoods makes clear that not all the effects of the recent pandemic are negative. Abilene yards and homes are becoming more beautiful. With some businesses closed, many working from home, and schools and activities on hiatus, many people in Abilene, as well as the rest of the nation, are finding themselves at home more and with additional free … [Read more...]
A Holiday DIY Afternoon at The Grace
After reading the cover story of Abilene Scene in the holiday issue, I was excited to discover Rebecca Bridges was hosting a Holiday DIY Open Studio event at the Grace Museum. There were several different crafts to choose from, and I did as many as I could. First, Rebecca taught embossing. With a special embossing pen, you write out what you want and pour a super fine … [Read more...]
Wrapped With Love: Expert tips for creative holiday gift wrapping
By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth Dukes Rebecca Bridges learned to sew when she was four years old and recalls summers filled with art projects rather than television. Her birthday cakes were scratch-baked, and her hair bows were hand made with care. Bridges mom, Nancy, an elementary school teacher, intentionally passed down her love of arts, crafts and making … [Read more...]
DIY Clay Art and Oil Diffuser
Clay can be an intimidating medium. It’s nebulous. It exists in three dimensions. But instructor Erin Whitmore from the Old Jail Art Center made it easy at the Grace Studio event on May 24. Turns out in light of these particular wall hanging projects, working with clay can be very similar to working with cookie dough. However, it was still truly helpful to have some … [Read more...]