Magical Light

I was worried when I first saw today's Daily Create that I was going to have to Photoshop a picture in order to get 'magical light' but then it said you can just take a picture, much better for me.  I took this photo last week when I was in Michigan and I think the sunset is pretty magical!

A New Side to Ben Franklin

I was holding out for my last Daily Create and I think they saved the best for last this week. Apparently Benjamin Franklin created The Drinker's Dictionary which has 228 synonyms for being drunk while he was sitting in a tavern around 1737.  Some of them made me laugh out loud!

The goal of today's Daily Create was to use one of his synonyms and illustrate it.  I don't know how many of you out there have ever tried to maneuver a full, old-fashioned wheelbarrow, but it isn't easy. Sometimes while driving a wheelbarrow you feel like you've been in the Tun Tavern for a few too many. Hence my creation...

Happy #PenATweet Day

I woke up this morning (Happy Monday everyone) and decided to get right to work.  I started with checking The Daily Create and I was so excited by what I found!  Last week I struggled with the idea of remixes and the digital age taking over and possibly replacing the written word (I calmed down) and then I found today's assignment.

Apparently July 1st is #PenATweet Day (we are a little late but better late than never) so after reading more about it, naturally I was excited and intrigued.  The day focuses on 'celebrating the importance of handwriting in the midst of a digital era.'

Being a third grade teacher, I think handwriting is so important for kids to learn.  I can't tell you the number of crazy ways kids hold pencils these days!!  I happen to have terrible handwriting (a real bummer being a teacher) so I constantly stress to my students how important nice handwriting is. Luckily they are at the age where they don't argue with me so if I make them redo something in better handwriting, they do it :)

Happy #PenATweet Day everyone!

What's With All the Drawing Daily Creates??

Ok, so I was holding out this week for a Daily Create that didn't involve drawing (in case you missed it, I did a beautiful drawing a few days ago) or making a video.  I was disappointed that there was no fun 4th of July assignment like filming fireworks or uploading a picture of your BBQ, but oh well.

Drawing is not my best skill, so I went with a photography Daily Create assignment I found from a few days ago.  I had to embed a famous painting in an everyday setting, perfect project given our remix theme this week.

I am currently on vacation in Michigan visiting my family so I figured a water picture was appropriate.  Now a few disclaimers...I only have my school computer with me so my photoshopping options were limited due to a lack of available software.  I also have no idea how to photoshop so I did my best using my favorite app on my phone, PicsArt.  Maybe someone can teach me how to blend!

Photo of the Grand Haven Pier and Monet's Painting

You're Welcome...

for my beautiful Daily Create drawing.  Yesterday's option was to draw 'your favorite day with your best friend' and here it is!

If you couldn't tell from my wonderful artwork, one of my favorite things to do is hike with my friends and dog, Tag.  

I think it looks pretty close to the real thing...