I'm Pam, a reading tutor, paper crafter and lettering artist, photographer, and a lover of creativity. I'm the wife of the most patient husband in the world, an almost empty nester, former homeschool mom, and a seriously lacking (but not hopeless) follower of Jesus Christ.
I would love for you to follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Bloglovin, or by email, so that we can stay connected! Contact me at pam@anartfulmom.com
A few factoids about me:
- In high school, I was so shy, I was often thought to be "stuck up." Ouch! The funny thing about that is, I never had the self confidence to be stuck up, even if I had wanted to be! These days, I'm the quiet one who can't stop talking once you get to know me.
- I was once a 12 year old girl with 7 penpals, and I was perfectly happy to be alone in my room reading, drawing, writing with fountain pens, or sealing yet another letter with sealing wax. I haven't changed much since then!
- I'm terrified of public speaking, but my job right before I became a SAHM required presentations to medical professionals on a regular basis. Way outside my comfort zone, but I enjoyed it! Confident on the outside, shaking on the inside.
- I have a degree in Psychology, (and at one point had planned to be a school psychologist), a minor in Speech Pathology, and I completed teacher training while a SAHM. I love the neurosciences, and I'm intrigued with how incredibly designed the human brain is.
- We have a sweet, sweet Yorkie named Sunny who was a rescue from a puppy-mill. She is really my daughter's dog, but she figured out who the mom was, so both my daughter and I are her "favored ones." (Although, Sunny literally loves everybody!) Because of Sunny, I became a strong advocate of pet adoption and rescue organizations.
The photography at my blog is my own (unless otherwise noted.) I love photography, with a capital LOVE. (I have even made a few dollars from it.)
If you're new to my blog, wondering where to go first, here are some of my favorite posts:
For art and craft lovers:
The Best Markers for Brush Lettering, Journals, and Scrapbooks
Make Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream
Brush Lettering with Crayola Markers
Stamped Tumbled Tile Coasters
Developing Kids' Creativity by Sharing Your Hobbies
Parenting Advice I Actually Used
For food lovers:
Gluten Free/Dairy Free Breakfast Sandwich
Quick Southwest Chicken Soup
Easy Chicken and Dumplings
For Pet lovers:
How to Housetrain a Dog--Fast!
Choosing a Pet: Cat vs. Dog
A Random Favorite (!):
Real Mail
I'm learning to enjoy this adventure of life, hoping to always find the good in, and the purpose for, the more difficult parts of it. I hope you'll find this blog a warm, fun, and inspiring place to visit. I value your comments and hope you will leave here encouraged and will find some ideas you can use in your daily life.
