Di McDonald Lenses

My Lenography!

This is my lensography to celebrate creating 50 lenses!This was my goal for April 2008 and with this lens I have finally made it ! PHew!
I am hoping that I may earn Giant Squid Status this month.GOOD NEWS! I made It. I am now A GIANT SQUID!

So here is an overview of all my lenses so far. Some are about creativity, some are about children , also Pets and some are about shopping, I also have some health ones. You will also find some strays...ones that don't seem to belong in any catagory, thats what happens when you get to 50!
I hope you enjoy these and the explanations.

These are some of my Cloth Doll Lenses

I have been in the mixed media Art world now for around 10 years.

I started off making then designing and teaching how to make cloth character dolls. This has been a wonderful adventure in my life allowing me to travel all over the world and have friends online and offline also in many countries,

Beginning Cloth Doll Making

This is the first in a series of cloth doll making lenses where I hope beginners will find heaps of information to get them started. When I first started making dolls I had no idea how amazing and what an adventure this journey was going to be for m...

Even More About Cloth doll Making For Beginners

This lens continues on from the last two cloth doll making for beginners lenses. There was so much important information that I just couldn't fit them all into a couple of lenses so I had to make four. I hope you enjoy this lens and that the informa...

More About Cloth Doll Making For Beginners

Here is the second lens in my series of lenses for beginning Cloth doll Makers. The series has four lenses in it with a great deal of information that new doll makers need to know. I have put pictures of my own designer dolls throughout the lenses a...

Art Dolls | Cloth Dolls | Making Cloth Dolls| Art Doll Ideas and More

This lens will help you if you are new doll maker, a learner or a bit more advanced at making cloth dolls. I am going to help you here with tips on the best books to buy, the best places to find information and shortcuts so you will become a better...

Final Cloth Doll Making For Beginners

So now you are at the final in this series of cloth doll making lenses for beginners. I hope you have enjoyed all the information I have managed to gather for you in these lenses. To find the previous lenses in the beginning cloth doll series, I ha...

REMEMBER!

Laughter is the souls champagne!

MIxed Media Art Lenses

I have always loved Mixed Media Art.

As doll making became more of a job than a hobby I started playing with more mixed media art. I also included a lot of what I learnt into the cloth dolls as I used them as a canvas. Here are some lenses I created about different Mixed media Arts.

Artist Trading Cards

An Artist Trading Card (known as an ATC) is a Tiny piece of Art that Artists swap with each other or give as gifts. The one rule that makes an ATC derives from their origins: the dimensions of the ATC must be 2.5"x3.5", or 64 x 89mm. They are basica...

Visual Journal Ideas| Artist Journals| and More!

Do you think you are creative enough to make a Visual Journal? It's amazing how many people say they dont have a creative bone in their body. Cracks me up really, its just not true. Fantastic Visual Journals Everyone is born creative. If would like t...

Altered Books| Altered Books Ideas | Altered Book Tips|

Have you ever wondered how an Altered Book is made? Read on to find out everything you need to know Enjoy! If you would like to, please visit my Art Blog

Wool Felting | Felting Instructions| Needle Felting and More

I adore Wool Felting. It is much easier than you would think to make felt by hand. Once you have made a piece of Felt you will be addicted. Felt doesn't have to be thick, there are many Felt makers who make very fine almost cobwebby Wool Felting that...

Collage Ideas | Collage Work | How To Make A Collage

Collage Art Products Collage is a fun easy way to use your creative talents. Once you have made your first collage the world will be your oyster! There is such freedom in the art of collage. Basically you can do whatever you like. There are no rules...

What About This?

Live Simply
Care Deeply
Speak Kindly
LOve Generously

Just For The Children

I have had such fun creating these children's lenses. My own children are all grown up

and I don't have any grandchildren yet, so its been such fun looking to see whats now available. In days gone by I used to design and manufacture children's clothes so I spose its natural that I would still have an interest in them. I hope you enjoy them too.

New Baby Gifts | Baby Gifts Online and Newborn Baby Gifts

It can be very difficult to choose the perfect New Baby Gift. I have gathered up as many wonderful Baby Gifts Online as I can to help you. Its so much easier to buy online and saves you doing a lot of walking. The best thing is that the gift will th...

Ugg Boots For Children

Don't these childrens Ugg Boots look so soft, warm and comfortable? In cold weather they are just the perfect thing for children. Yes, in Australia where I live they wear them all year around, even on the hottest days. I think Uggs are just wonderf...

Cheap Baby Clothes

I can understand new parents wondering what point there is in spending a lot of money for clothes for baby. After all, they grow so fast they are hardly in some of the clothes. Unless you have a big family and can hand clothing down from one child t...

Lego Bricks | Lego Ships | Lego History and all about Kids Lego

I have always loved LEGO bricks. My own children enjoyed them and had big plastic tubs on wheels which were full of their LEGO pieces and they had lids so we could put them away after play. Children can start building with these Lego bricks when th...

Don't you just adore all the wonderful styles of Kids Crocs available for our kids these days. And crocs for Babies as well. The Disney Crocs and the Crocs Kids Mammoth, they are all gorgeous. How could you resist them. The colours are adorable as...

Did You Know That

Thoughts become Things so choose the best ones!

More For The Children

Here are a few more Children's Lenses that I have created. Enjoy!

Kids Beds

There are so many amazing beds around now for kids. In this Lens I have showcased a good variety of childrens beds to help you with your choice. There is nothing I like better than shopping online. Saves so much time and legwork. You can even buy wi...

Baby Quilt Patterns and Baby Quilts

There are so many beautiful Baby Quilt Patterns available that it can become quite overwhelming unless you know exactly what you want. Even though I love bright colors, I also love the more pretty pastel colored Quilts for Baby. I wonder what your f...

Baby Shower Ideas| Baby Shower Gifts|Baby Shower Food| Baby Shower Ideas

Baby Showers have evolved over time and the 20th century saw the greatest changes in the baby shower, bringing it from simple tea parties to their modern form. Although in the past there was no actual party, it was only a matter of time before these...

Crafts For Toddlers

Lets start our children with Arts and Crafts as early as possible. They have such a wonderful vivid imagination when they are toddlers and they are so creative. WE do need to nurture and value this creativity so they will grow up to be incredible ad...

Toddler Toys

As you would know toddlers are full of energy and you have to have a lot of energy to keep up with them. At this age toys are a huge and necessary resource for toddlers. They love to investigate everything and soak up new information like sponges....

Please

PLant some trees

Lets get back to the ARTY Ones!

Ive had a lot of fun writing and sharing information about other ways to express your creativity. Enjoy!

Fabric books

I have only made a few fabric books, but they have been fun and very satisfying. If you are into quilting or applique then they will be easy for you to make. There are many different kinds of fabric books made and I am surprised that there are not mor...

Art Supplies Online| Discount Art Supplies| Craft Supplies Online and More!

So, you want to find the best Art Supplies Online? I can quickly help you find all the Art Supplies Online that you will need I am an artist myself, I love Mixed media art and textile art, so I have an idea of your needs. I just love to go sho...

Cloth Dolls | Art Dolls| Fiber Art Dolls| Making Cloth Dolls and More!

Cloth Dolls are taking the world by storm! If you haven't seen what people are doing with a needle and thread and some fabric and stuffing you are in for a real treat! This lens is about Fiber Art Dolls. I have been making and designing Fiber Art Do...

Beading| Beading How to | Beading Stores| Beading Stitches| Beading History

As a person who does a fair amount of Beading, the internet is one of the best places to find great information and to buy Beads. I use beading on my dolls and in my Mixed media artwork. I dont have any formal training and I still dont know any of t...

Rubber Stamping

Rubber Stamps purchased off the shelf are generally purchased mounted with a cushion between a block of wood (called the wood mount or handle) and the rubber stamp die (the molded rubber image. However, more and more rubber stamp stores are selling...

Lets go Shopping!

Here are some fun things you can buy online! Only takes a couple of clicks and you are done! What a wonderful way to deal with birthday and xmas pressies!

Large Wall Clocks| Decorative Wall Clocks | Novelty Wall Clocks and More!

In this Lens you will find a large variety of Wall Clocks. If you are looking to buy a new Wall Clock I know how overwhelming it can be as we are very spoiled for choice. I have tried to put the Wall Clocks in categories so they are easier to sort t...

Novelty Teapots|Decorative Teapots| Unusual Teapots and Funky Teapots

Don't you just love the look of some of the Novelty Teapots you can buy? In this lens I am showcasing as many Novelty Teapots as I can so you can have great choice if you decide to buy one. Check Out These TEAPOTS I hope I have been able to find w...

Slippers | Womens Slippers| House Slippers | Novelty Slippers|Sheepskin Slippers and More!

Slippers. Wow,there are so many different sorts of slippers available from Sheepskin slippers, Novelty slippers to Character Slippers and more. I love the warmth and snuggleness of a great pair of slippers and if you can make someone smile at the sa...

Candles

I cant think of anything more romantic that flickering candles on a dark night. I use them at the table as much as I can, I think it makes a meal festive and intimate. I love candles in the bedroom, especially if they have a wonderful scent,Love the...

Beanbag Chairs

These Beanbag Chairs are so comfortable, they are a great way to relax. I love these beanbags for smaller rooms as they are so easy to push into a corner. Probably not the best chair for Grandma, but wonderful for children to snuggle into with thei...

REMEMBER

Take some quiet time for yourself today

Some Health Issues

These are a few health related lenses. I am a certified Life Coach and have been a nurse so am always interested in anything health or personal development related.

Back Acne

This lens will give you some fantastic information about Acne, especially back acne. You will find out many helpful tips to ease your pain and shame as well. You will also learn what is the real cause of Acne and how you can treat it. I hope this l...

Fat Loss 4 Idiots | Lose 9 lbs Every 11 days.

This lens is all about the Fat Loss 4 Idiots. Most of us are looking for the next Magic thing to help us lose weight and keep it off. If you are like me, you would have already tried lots of different ways to lose weight. It's a tough and frus...

Have Acid Reflux And Want To Know What Food To Avoid?

Don't you just hate that experience of waking suddenly with acid in your mouth, coughing and wheezing and with your heart beating nine times to the dozen?? Yes, I have experienced it myself. YUK. Let me help you find out what foods to eat and what f...

Panic Attacks Cure - Panic Attacks Treatment

If you have ever suffered a Panic Attack then you need to read this lens so I can show you a sure fired Panic Attacks Cure. Panic attacks can be so debilitating and the sooner you get the cure the sooner you can live a normal life again. If you ar...

REminder

You ARE good enough!

I love To Shop, Even If It is Window Shopping Via a Lens.

Here are a few more of my shopping based lenses. They are varied, but as I put them in here I have ideas for many more !

Stationary

In the past, the days before the internet and email, one of the most common ways of communication was by writing letters. It was good manners to always hand write a note on your best stationary to thank people, who had invited you to dinner or enter...

Kindle Now Only $299 - Order Here

Kindle has fantastic improved features which I have listed below. Now only $299!!!!!!!as of July 2009 BUY Kindle 2:(Latest Generation) And if you would like to learn more about Kindle then.....further on you will find more information. BTW KIndle i...

Gift Boxes

I love using these great gift boxes to fill with cookies or fudge for gifts They are just so beautiful and festive. Hint: Always have some in your cupboards so that you are prepared for those last minute gifts. Sometimes the gift box looks better t...

Before You Buy Playstation 3

Playstation 3I have written this Lens with the intention of informing and helping you with your decision to buy Playstation 3 I must tell you I am writing this lens on the new 40 gigabyte Playstation 3 but a lot of the information is just as relevan...

Buy Discount Jewelry Online - Get The Best Deal Possible

So you want to Buy Discount Jewelry Online? You have come to the right place. On this lens I will show you some of the best deals people have got when they purchased Jewelry from the website I am showcasing. I will help show you how to find your...

Animals and Pets

I am a cat lover, but I also love other animals as well.
I have two gorgeous persian cats who constantly entertain me. I have yet to create a lens about them but I don't think it will be long in coming,

Connecting Pet Sitters and Pet Owners

www.Pethome.com.au is a wonderful FREE Pet Minding directory website which works by connecting Pet Minders and Pet Owners together. Although Pethome is based in Australia the directory works for people all over the world. It allows Petlovers to earn...

Dog Training Problems - How To Get Help With Your Dog Training Problems

Dog Training Problems are so annoying for dog owners. I understand how you feel, you bring that gorgeous puppy home thinking everything will be great from now on. They are great for a few weeks then all hell breaks loose! There’s the chewing, t...

Making Money At Home-Pet Minding

Do you love animals?? Have you ever considered minding other peoples pets at your home, while the owners are away on holidays? This is a wonderful easy way to make money, while continuing to be a full time mom. It also suits those who are elderly and...

Help Me Train My Dog

Have you ever asked anyone Help me train my dog? This article will allow you to understand your dog and put a stop to your frustration. I know what its like to fall in love with these tiny fluffy babies, they just steal your heart and...

Do You Have a DREAM???

You CAN have it!

Here Are Some Of The Strays!

Here are a few Lenses that I would call strays. I love the book one and this will be expanded on with time. Soon the others will have more lenses in their groups too.

Motivational Posters

I hope you enjoy these beautiful pictures and Motivational Posters. I find its lovely to have something like this on your wall in your office or in your home. If you can just look on the wall and find something to give you some inspiration and moti...

Potatoes

I think Potatoes are one of my most favorite foods. I can be a bit on the fussy side about them I must admit, I love the red potatoes most of all. And Of Course I like them cooked in the most unhealthiest way. I love them Roasted the most. My recip...

I am Di McDonald

Note: (This Lens is a work in progress and will be constantly added to) Who Am I? I am happy and I am funny. I love to laugh! I am for: cats, peace, quiet, the beach, violets, incense, music, meditation, law of attraction, creativity, squidoo, inte...

Books and Books| Good Books | Books are Fun and more.

I am an avid reader and I have designed this lens to showcase some of my favorite books and authors. There are a few of my creativity books but most are on other subjects. This lens will be one that grows over time as I add more of the best books t...

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Don't you just love homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies? I love the Chewy ones the best I think and I also love then with white chocolate as well as milk chocolate chips in them. Am I making you hungry? If you have never found a really good recipe for...

Reminder!

Stay IN The NOW!

Lucky Last!

There will be more lenses coming about the environment! I am pretty passionate that things need to be done. Especially when it comes to our incredible animal kingdom. I hate the way we keep chopping down trees and leave our animals with no habitat!

What is Global Warming and How Can We Stop It?

Global warming is a large issue with intense consequences at the personal and community level. Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide that are trapped by our atmosphere. What we need to recognize is that choices at the...

Now Its Your Turn To Squidoo!!

Now it's your turn....
Make your own Squidoo lens
Squidoo is a fantastic place to create a web site (called a lens). You can share your ideas on gadgets, crafting, arts, food or what ever's on your mind and maybe even make a few $$ along the way....oh and did I tell you it's FREE!
Click here to start your Lens