Easter is coming up this month, and we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ here at Enrichment Studies with some great free resources for you.
First, we have our beautiful Easter Fine Art Pages. This collection includes 14 printable works of art depicting the Holy Week that you can get totally free this month! Simply sign up here and I’ll send you a coupon code to use at checkout.
I didn’t grow up in a home with art, and when I got married and had a home of my own, I didn’t know how to decorate anything. Fortunately I was married to an artist, so eventually we accumulated a few things of his that we loved. Over the years I met people that inspired me to branch out into having art, color, and personality infused all over my home, and it has been really fun to grow into that.
I love having art of many different types all over my house, and my family does, too. Art is a natural part of our environment, and I think that’s a positive thing for all of us.
I’ve done several periscope episodes as a kind of show-and-tell from around my home, in hopes that you might get some fresh ideas about bringing more art into your own life. Enjoy!
P Carter Carpin Etsy store (this is the artist that created the Love Lives Here piece I showed on this scope)
Here are some of the books I recommended in this scope:
I love this book easel! It’s beautiful, sturdy, easy to use, and works great for our larger art and reference books. I love having them on display around the house!
We have a beautiful new collection of printable art for you this month, and it’s perfect timing for Valentine’s Day! Best of all, you can get it FREE this month if you are a Subscriber Perks Member! If you aren’t already on board, you can sign up for FREE right here. Right away you’ll get a coupon code that will get you your Visions of Love Fine Art Pages totally FREE!
Have you gotten into the adult coloring craze? 🙂 So many people are discovering how relaxing and fun it is to spend some time on a simple creative pursuit like coloring. I love it for older kids AND grown-ups. I think it’s especially great for something to do together while listening to classical music selections. Don’t you agree?
Today I’ve got some great coloring goodies for you to help you get started or keep you going.
First, I’ve got a FREE coloring book for you to download today! It’s called Lollipop Trees and it has some great, relaxing designs included. Simply click the image to download.
Click to download
Next, did you know that you can get FREE coloring pages each month from Color Monthly? It’s true!
Color Monthly will send you 5 free printable coloring pages each month, PLUS you can take advantage of additional offers if you choose to. Sign up is FREE!
Finally, I’ve put together a huge assortment of 100 coloring books for you to check out. These are perfect for a gift for yourself or for your loved ones! You are sure to find something that is a perfect fit for your interests.
I first shared this with you in June 2015, but yippee! the organizers have brought back this sale for October 5 at 8am til October 7 at 8am Eastern time. Woot! I love second changes, don’t you?
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Digital photography is getting increasingly popular, and the technology that is available today has really opened up the opportunities for beginners as well as those with more advanced skills! I know quite a few homeschool mom friends of mine that are also quite skilled at photography, some of whom have created businesses doing baby and family portraits, wedding photography, and more!
Another trend I’ve seen is student photography really growing by leaps and bounds. With the quality cameras built into smartphones today and the many filtering apps available all over the place, kids are churning out some really high-quality photography and wanting to learn more. It is not uncommon to see students creating businesses around their photography skills, as well. Web design, stock photo sites, graphic design, fine arts, portraiture, blogging, journalism, and social media are all popular, growing, legitimate ways to utilize photography and earn an income! Photography is also a powerful way to enjoy nature study, to experience art, and to tell a story. If your kids are already inclined toward photography, it is a wonderful interest to encourage and develop!
Several months ago I told you about The Ultimate Digital Photography Bundle* because I could see what a huge educational opportunity it offered for parents and students alike. I am excited to say that the sale organizers have decided to bring back this special deal for just a couple days! Whether you are total beginners, or at the intermediate or more advanced level, there is a lot included here that you can learn from the comfort of your own home. This curated collection of ebooks and video training guides have been provided by professional photographers that are also experts at teaching others. Even if you simply plan to use an iphone for your photos, you’ll be able to get a ton of value out of these resources!
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Here’s an interesting and beautiful form of art that you may not be familiar with: Candle Carving! This video is under 5 minutes long and does a great job of explaining the process and method of this art form. You can also see a bunch of beautiful carved candles here.
Welcome to the Enrichment Lifestyle Blog! I'm so glad you're here. :) I'm Erica Johns, and I love to encourage homeschool moms and help them enjoy more of the beauty of the arts in everyday life.
About me: I started my homeschooling journey in 1997 and graduated the last of my six children in 2021. Amidst all the hard work, crazy days, uncertainty, and lost pencils, what I think we really gained was the gift of a lifetime: TIME TOGETHER. So awesome! Click my pic to learn more.
Easter is coming up this month, and we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ here at Enrichment Studies with some great free resources for you.
Second, I have put together a terrific collection of some of my favorite Easter hymns and songs for you to enjoy here. Additionally, I am sharing an Easter song on our Facebook page every day from now til Resurrection Sunday, so be sure to check that out here.
