Let's Dance
Blessed to have some amazing fathers around us, my Dad, my brother, and my husband along with many cousins and friends… happy father’s day to all of you and thank you for all the love and support you give. This … Continued
Art 101 Challenge – Week 2
Day 8 & 9 – 4 new fabric journals (3 hummingbird and 1 nest) I did all the sewing on day 8 and put the paper and bindings together on day 9. I had taken a break from … Continued
Where I live/work/play/create
I was recently asked, “Where do you make art? ” as part of the Art 101 group by Stephanie Cant. So for any inquiring minds that want to know, here’s a little glimpse into where I live/work/play/create… is it really all the same … Continued
Art101 Week 1 – Woohoo!
This is my story for week 1 of the art101 challenge. If you have any questions about supplies or techniques, I’ll be happy to answer in the comments. Written in my journal on June 2, 2014: Embracing vulnerability versus productivity and achievement … Continued
Play Everyday! :-)
Play Everyday! Deep Breath….. I have a hard time with commitment… my take on a recent challenge extended to me as part of the Kelly Rae Roberts’ Flying Lessons group is committing to “Play Everyday!” A little over a week … Continued
Taking a Moment for Memorial Day
I originally posted this on my prior personal blog (http://tendingthegardens.blogspot.com/) for my mom’s birthday on February 11, but thought it was worth reposting on this new blog for Memorial Day, in loving memory of my mom, Paulette. I hope that others are able … Continued
Random Acts of Kindness (Week 19 DLP Challenge)
The week 19 challenge for the Documented Life Project (DLP by Arttothe5th) was to incorporate RAKs (Random acts of kindness), either given or received. After much thought, I decided to use something from every single “happy mail” that I’ve been … Continued
Documented Life Project (Week 18 – Quote)
Pouring my heart into this… it counts as therapy in my book! 😉 This is my response (Take 1 and 2, actually!) to the documented life project (DLP, learn more here: Arttothe5th) week 18 challenge to include a quote in … Continued
Mother's Day Give-Away
Mother’s Day Give-away! Since I can’t give a physical gift to my mom anymore, I’ve decided to do a mother’s day give-away in her honor/memory. I will give away one homemade fabric love note necklace to someone else this mother’s … Continued
Mother's Day gifts available on Etsy site
Booklace and Lovelace homemade journal necklaces available on Etsy site in time for Mother’s Day. Lovelace – few decorative paper pages for personal love note inside small fabric journal book necklace Booklace – several decorative paper pages for journaling inside … Continued