Dinosaur Facts and Fun Activities

Here you'll find some fun dinosaur activities as well as finding out some dinosaur facts.

Did you know that some dinosaurs were herbivores? How could anyone tell, you may wonder. By their teeth. Dinosaurs with teeth that were curved were meant to use them to attack and devour other animals. If the teeth were flat in shape, they were meant to chew and grind plants.

Dinosaurs came in various shapes and sizes. Some had wings.

Just because a dinosaur was big did not mean that they were carnivorous. There were herbivore dinosaurs that had long necks so that they could reach the leaves in the trees, as well as short herbivores who ate on bushes and leaves on low plants.

This fun coloring book depicts a lot of details from various dinosaurs. Many people from kids to adults have enjoyed coloring these detailed, and mostly realistic drawings. Real dinosaurs probably didn't smile. {{grin}}

The pages are single sided, which I prefer, as then the colors aren't as apt to bleed through if you were to use markers.

Dinosaur Coloring Book Check price.

Dinosaurs lived in a variety of habitats, including deserts, wetlands, and forests. Many dinosaurs were land animals, though some had wings and could fly.

Crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and some birds, are some of the animals that survived the dinosaur era. Frogs and salamanders are amphibians that also survived the dinosaur extinction.

This fun scrapbook paper book features some realistic looking dinosaurs and some rather playful looking dinosaurs. It's a fun choice for kids to adults for paper crafts and scrapbooking activities.

Fun Dinosaur Scrapbook Paper Check price.

Dinosaurs are considered to be in the reptile species. Reptiles have scaly skin that is dry and rough. The dry skin can also help to keep in moisture. They are cold blooded animals and lay in the sun for warmth, and seek shade for cooling off.

For another fun coloring activity, dinosaur shirts are part of the tshirt collection below. Any design can be ordered on a different style tshirt and or color.

Outline Drawing T-shirts for Coloring and Painting
by CherylsArt

Did you know that Sinclair Gas had a dinosaur as part of its logo?

Did you learn something new about dinosaurs that you didn't already know? Please share in the comment section below. If you know something that I didn't mention, feel free to share that too.

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Affirmations for Self

Many times when we think of affirmations, we associate them with trying to being able to accept a physical thing into our life. There is more to affirmations than trying to receive a thing or things, we can also use affirmations to enhance our own personality, our well being, and just being.

I have been inspired by more than a handful of spiritual teachers over the years. One such person was Neville Goddard. He believed very much in the power of one's word.

One of his segments focused on short phrased that each begin with two simple words. They are, I am, I feel, and I know.

They are to be used with the intent of declaring your self identity.

I sat down with pen and paper in hand, and sectioned my paper into three sections, one for each phrase prompt. Without any preconceived idea as to what I would write. I just sat in the moment and wrote. I wrote three statements that started with I am, two statements that began with I feel, and four statements that began with I know. I kept them relatively short. It's easier to recall and implement short statements.

I felt good. I felt validated. Having journaled in this way, I felt more empowered, and those thoughts resonated with me at various times throughout the day.

*I invite you to give it a try. With pen and paper, write I am on the top line, I feel about a third of the way down, and I know around two thirds of the way down. Then journal the thoughts that come to you in relation to what you want to declare about yourself.*

Neville Goddard recommended to do this practice on a daily basis, either in the morning or evening. I liked too, that it didn't have to be both morning and evening. That felt lighter to me.

Goddard also recommended giving it time. Making a change, happens over time. The more one does this practice, the more changes will start to take place, in your thoughts and how you perceive yourself.

As always with affirmations, make the statements in the present tense; i.e. I am a spiritual being. I feel happy with my self. I know I am on the right path.

This is your path, your journey. If you would like special stationery for your journey, I have created three designs that you can choose from. Mind you, this isn't a have to. The choice is yours. I personally looked through some various notebooks and journals I had previously purchased, and chose the one that sang to me in that moment.

If you are interested in looking, the first one I designed features a pink floral corner border.

Journal Paper I am I feel I know, pink floral
by CherylsArt

The second one is a teal, aqua border.

Aqua Abstract Frame, I am I feel I know stationery
by CherylsArt

The third one is a scroll design.

Scroll, I am, I feel, I know, lined journal sheets
by CherylsArt

May you enjoy your journey and your growth.

Cheryl Paton

How to give a straight haircut at home

My daughter had long hair, past her shoulders, which she wanted cut in to a straight shoulder length cut. I had watched beauty shop people do it before, and had done it that way before, too. Then one day, at the beginning of the haircut, I had a new idea; It worked so much better. Read on to find instructions and supplies.

Supplies:

Gather your supplies. You will need quality hair cutting scissors, a cape, a chair that is high enough for giving haircuts, and a comb.

Steps:

Wet the hair down. Wet hair is easier to cut than dry.

* Measure from the top of the head down to the desired length of the haircut. Note how much more hair is below, lengthwise, of where the new length is to be.

Section a two to three inch wide strip of hair on the top of the head and comb.

You want to keep the strip on the thinner side, so that this section doesn't become too layered.

This is the first cut, and the most important one. This first step determines the length of the rest of the hair cut.

Holding this strip straight up on top of the head, depending on which side you're on, recall the measurement from * that you noted above. Cut from front to back or back to front, keeping the edges straight. Hold the hair between your fingers on one hand, and cut with the other hand.

This photo is from after I already did the first cut.

To get a good hair cut, quality scissors are essential. Use these scissors for hair cutting only, so that they'll stay sharp.

Professional Haircutting Scissors

Note: I could not find the shears on Amazon that I have used for over 40 years. They are by Revlon if you are interested. You might find them elsewhere. Otherwise, the ones above got very good reviews, overall.

Comb the first section of cut hair down into the remaining hair.

Part the hair in the center.

Starting on one side, combing as you go, find the end of the first layer that you just cut, pulling in some under hair, pull both sections straight, and cut that section of hair to the edge of the already cut hair that you are holding.

If you are working with thick hair, you may need to do this step several times in each section. For thinner hair, you may be able to easily cut more layers of hair at once.

Repeat on the other side.

A hair cutting cape helps to keep loose hair off the shoulders and clothing. This one is adjustable with snaps, and is also machine washable. This link goes to Amazon. https://amzn.to/4fW596z

Using the same technique, and the two sides to help you keep things in line, cut the back hair.

Comb hair well, in different directions to loosen up any pieces that may have become hidden.

Cut to the length of the cut hair.

Having my daughter sit at a comfortable height for me, is a big help. This artist drafting chair is adjustable, and also has a back rest and a foot rest, making it comfortable for her as well. I prefer using a chair without arms on it. This link for it goes to Amazon. https://amzn.to/4fzwuvL

Voila, she is happy with her hair cut.

Why I like this method.

I didn't have to pin piles of hair on her head.

I didn't have to cut one side and keep measuring to see if they were even. Holding the top layer straight over the center of her head, at the beginning of the cut, served as my guide for keeping the hair even, once I combed that section down.

This is the basic haircut that I have been giving my daughter for around the last 20 years.

See how I gave myself a short haircut here: https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2024/11/atmoko-hair-clippers-review.html

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Coloring Books by Cheryl Paton

Here you will find a variety of coloring books by Cheryl Paton, listed in alphabetical order by category. You will find coloring books for kids to adults, including animal themed, floral and seasonal designs, and more.

The coloring images are printed on one side of the page. A blank area or a decorative area is printed on the back of each page to help minimize bleed through. This also provides a nice option for hanging all or any of the colored in images.

Some books can actually fit in to two categories. For now, I have listed the qualifying coloring book in the two qualifying categories.

The book titles are listed alphabetically in the corresponding categories. Each of the links below open up in a new window on Amazon.

Enjoy.

Affirmations
Positive Affirmation Coloring Book
Proverbs As Affirmations Coloring Book

Animals
Birds and Flowers Coloring Book for Adults
Happy Dogs Coloring Book
I Love Cats Coloring Book (with cute sayings)
I Love Cats Coloring Book Two
More Than a Hound Dog Coloring Book
What Animals Eat Maze and Coloring Book

Floral
Birds and Flowers Coloring Book for Adults

Holidays
Easter Scrapbook Paper and Coloring Pages

Motivational
Motivational Coloring Book for Walking

Occupations
Occupations are Opportunities Coloring Book

Seasons
Signs of Autumn Coloring Book for Adults

Check out my review of one of the coloring books that I ordered, Signs of Autumn Coloring Book for Adults on Review This Reviews.

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Cheryl Paton Scrapbook Paper

Here you will find a fun variety of scrapbook paper in paperback books, for your scrapbooking creativity. They are grouped alphabetically by theme. The text links below go to Amazon:

Animals
Fun Dinosaur Scrapbook Paper
Cute Cats Scrapbook Paper
Owls Scrapbook Paper

Baby
Baby Girl Themed
Themed Scrapbook Paper Baby Boy

Beach
Beach Themed Scrapbook Paper

Birthday
Happy Birthday Scrapbook Paper

Butterflies
Black and White Butterfly Scrapbook Paper

Colors and Patterns
Abstract Scrapbook Paper
Blends and Stripes Scrapbook Paper
Dots and Stripes Scrapbook Paper
Pink Designs and Patterns Scrapbook Paper
Polka Dots on Blends Scrapbook Paper

Floral
Black and White Floral Scrapbook Paper
Floral Scrapbook Paper
Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper
Sunflower Scrapbook Paper
Vintage Pink Floral Scrapbook Paper
White Daisy Turquoise Scrapbook Paper

Food
Ice Cream Scrapbook Paper
Mediterranean Lemon Scrapbook Paper
Fruit Theme Scrapbook Paper

Vegetables and Sides Scrapbook Paper

Graduation
Black Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Blue Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Green Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Purple Graduation Scrapbook Paper
Red Graduation Scrapbook Paper

Hearts
Hearts Scrapbook Paper

Holidays
Easter Scrapbook Paper and Coloring Pages
Easter Theme Scrapbook Paper
Purple Halloween Scrapbook Paper
St Patrick Scrapbook Paper
Valentine Hearts Scrapbook Paper

Lined
Lined Scrapbook Paper for Writing
Turquoise Notes Scrapbook Paper

Love
Colorful Love Hands Scrapbook Paper

Peace
Original Peace Sign Scrapbook Paper

Seasons
Fall Themed Scrapbook Paper

Wedding
Blue and Yellow Wedding Scrapbook Paper
Black and White Wedding Scrapbook Paper

Words and Speech Bubbles
Positive Words and Blank Speech Bubbles Scrapbook Paper

All of the above books are 8.5 x 11 inches, and the designs are printed on double sided paper for more creative options.

The pages are not perforated but can be removed by removing the spine of the book and or cutting the pages from the book.

The colors are premium and the designs are printed on white paper.

Your design theme requests are welcome, just let me know in a comment below.

If you'd like to more about the paper in the black and white paperbacks as compared to the color designs, check out my review: Scrapbook Paper in Paperbacks, Review.

Cheryl Paton earns commissions on qualified purchases made through links on this page. The above links will take you to Amazon. Her author page on Amazon is https://wwww.amazon.com/author/cherylpaton.

Check out individual scrapbooking sheets, albums, and rubber stamps in my https://www.zazzle.com/store/scrapbookbackgrounds store on Zazzle. Most of these pages are different from the ones in the above books, and some page designs coordinate very nicely with pages in the above books.

Cheryl Paton

Birds on a Rail to Paint

Here you will find a couple of different options to paint birds on a rail, from a drawing that I did.

I made the drawing from a photo that I took of a group of sparrows that had gathered on my back deck rail. I was amazed to see so many in a group. One bird was sitting on the post and looked to be talking to the birds sitting on the rail; so cute.

This first painting option is printed on faux canvas. It comes flat, with indented creases to be folded to make a box like shape. A notch is already cut out for hanging. It is lightweight. I recommend this option for a beginner, and or for kids. The paint seems to dry quicker on this material, which can be helpful if there are hands and arms that might end up resting on the paint. However, it does wash off with soap and water.

Sparrows sitting on rail outline drawing to paint
by CherylsArt

This next option is printed on wrapped canvas. It is heavier and sturdier than the faux canvas, and is meant to last long term. I recommend this option for more serious painters. With this surface, there is more blending time when using acrylic paint, as compared to the faux canvas.

Nine Sparrows Sitting on Rail Drawing to Paint
by CherylsArt

The drawing is the same on both canvases.

Here is the finished painting that I did on the wrapped canvas; I decided to make the sparrows colorful!

I used two types of acrylic paint on this painting. I used bottled acrylics (liquid acrylic paint) for the background. I used acrylic paint in tubes (full bodied acrylic paint) for the birds. The full bodied acrylic paint has better coverage, and was also much brighter than the liquid acrylics. I don't know if that was just a brand difference though. I did use Americana paint for the liquid paint, and Liquitex for the full bodied paint.

If you paint this picture, let me know what kind of paint you use, and your thoughts in the comment section below.

If you are more visual, check out my video:

Happy painting!

Cheryl Paton

Custom Reading Flashcards

These custom reading flashcards can be used for kids to adults. Each flashcard has an artistic and/or realistic image on the front. The back of the card features the main word, followed by sentences and/or info about the word.

I was a literacy tutor for teens and adults, for a period of 12 plus years. Flashcards would have come in very handy; however they weren't made for adults at that time. Do let me know what you think, and again, if there are any designs that you would like included.

You can customize the text on the template form to tailor the flashcards to your student's reading goals. There are a variety of categories to choose from below. If you have a design request, let me know in a comment below.

Adjective Reading Flashcards

Adjective Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Adverb Reading Flashcards

Adverb Custom Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Animals Reading Flashcards

Animals Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Floral Reading Flashcards

Floral Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Food Reading Flashcards

Food Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Insects Reading Flashcards

Insects Reading Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Personalized Family Flashcards

Personalized Family Flashcards
by Custom Flash Cards

Places Reading Flashcards

Places Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Transportation Reading Flashcards

Transportation Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

Verbs Reading Flashcards

Verbs Reading Flash Cards
by Custom Flash Cards

If learning about common letter patterns would be helpful to your student(s), check out The Phonics Guide, on my other blog.

If learning to concentrate on letter order could help your learner, check out Spelling Words Backwards to Make Different Words, on Amazon.

Cheryl Paton

Colorful Polka Dot Tshirts

Choose from three options of colorful polka dots, in various sizes, printed on tshirts. Pick the design that you like, then choose the tshirt style, tshirt size, and color. You can choose from kids to adult sizes.

The first design is the basic pattern.

Colorful Polka Dots on tshirts
by CherylsArt

Colorful Polka Dots on tshirts
by CherylsArt

The second design features the the dots spreading out from the lower left corner, when looking at the front view.

Repeat Array of Colorful Polka Dots Pattern shirts
by CherylsArt

The third choice is the polka dots coming out from the center and getting larger.

Explosion Pattern of Colorful Polka Dots Tshirts
by CherylsArt

Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section below.

Cheryl Paton

Custom Yard Signs for Vegetables

Choose from a variety of vegetables and fruit to customize for your yard sign(s).

Each sign has an attractive hand painted design of the fruit or vegetable that you plan to sell, along with placeholders for custom text. Double-sided printing is available.

The signs come in a choice of sizes and shapes. Depending on the size that you pick, the size of the image and text size may need to be customized too. Just click on the size of the sign that you want, and then on Edit Design to begin customizing the text and image sizes, and placement.

If you simply want to customize what the text says, then click on Personalize this template.

You will see these options once you click on the desired image that you are interested in.

The designs are printed on lightweight and weather resistant, 4mm white corrugated plastic. The signs have a 6-9 month outdoor use; depending on local environmental conditions. They are printed in the USA.

Here is the tomato sign:

Painting of Whole Ripe Tomato Fresh Tomatoes Sign
by Cherylsart

Click on the Collection link below to see the various options of fruit and vegetable signs currently available. If you have a request for a different fruit and or vegetable sign, let me know in the comment section below.

Custom Yard Signs for Fresh Produce
by CherylsArt

Accessory options of Aluminum Wire Stake Stands, and or Heavy Duty Plastic Premium Stake Stands, and foam tape for single sided options, can be added to your order. The foam tape does not come attached; the purchaser gets to decide where to place the tape, and attach it.

Happy gardening and selling of your produce. Thank you for shopping at CherylsArt on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

Peace Sign Scrapbook Paper and Stamps

Here are some options for purchasing peace sign scrapbook paper. Choose from designs printed on individual sheets of 8.5 by 11 inch paper.

Pick your favorites. The paper sheets and stamps are purchased from my ScrapbookBackgrounds store on Zazzle. Click on the link to see the various designs.

Peace Signs Scrapbook Paper and Stamps
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

This basic peace sign stamp is shown on 2 by 2 inch rubber stamps. It is also available on four other sizes as well:

Simple Peace Sign Outline Drawing on Rubber Stamps
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

The hand print peace sign is also available on a variety of sizes. If you want the largest size rubber stamp, the design will need to be customized to fit within the space.

Peace Sign Hand Rubber Stamps
by ScrapbookBackgrounds

You can also find various peace sign scrapbook pages in my Original Peace Sign Scrapbook Paper, paperback on Amazon. The designs are printed on both front and back of each page.

Original Peace Sign Scrapbook Paper paperback on Amazon.

Happy and peaceful scrapbooking.

Find more scrapbook paper options on my blog: https://artonproducts.blogspot.com/2024/03/cheryl-paton-scrapbook-paper.html

Cheryl Paton

As an associate on Zazzle.com and an affiliate on Amazon, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to the purchasers.