Author : halleday

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Pages have landed in Cyprus

I’ve been anxiously awaiting confirmation that the package I sent to Cath in Cyprus had arrived safely.  I was getting very worried even though the post office assured me that things can get tied up in customs from time to time. 
Cath is another member of the colors swap I’ve been particpating in over the last few months.
Her colors were yellow and black. Not my usual fair but that’s where the challenge lies. 

                                                                         

 The photos are not the best…I can’t remember why anymore but alas…once they are sent off there isn’t much chance for retakes.

                                                                               

 This one is a kalidescope that I made from 
a photo of a marigold.
These black eyed susans are from my in-laws garden.
Thanks to Elizabeth 
for the awesome yellow handmade paper!!

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My new toy
Well…new to me. 
Found her at a garage sale. She needs a bit of cleaning but works!
It’s also come to my attention that blogger once again is having issues with embedded comments. For the time being I’ve changed mine back to the old pop-up style.
Off to a church rummage sale this morning…
wish me luck!

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Go pink…
…for Breast Cancer awareness.
I LOVE IT!
And yes, it’s permanent.
We’ll see what the rest of the family thinks as they come home.
What do you think?

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Sewing tea
I’ve been busy sewing again. This time making more greeting cards.While running a few errands this morning I stopped at the co-op for a few essentials and a little indulgence. I really love this fermented tea and since it’s going to be really warm again today, it seemed like a good choice.
Stop by Kimmies blog, art in red wagons, for the other Tea Tuesday posts.
Also just a little teaser…tomorrow I’m doing something special for Breast Cancer awareness month. My mom is a 43 year survivor. I hope it turns out like the picture in my head. I’ll be sure to take a picture when its done.

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Silent Sunday: Found on a walk

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Walercolor Haiku

While watching my new obsession on Netflix…Mad Men…I painted this little fall scene.

I added the Haiku this morning.

What do you think?

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Art journal
After being inspired by The Art Journal Workshop, I started work on the inside pages.
I found the book that I disassembled for the covers at a thrift store quite a while ago. When I got it I hadn’t realized that all the pages were glossy which doesn’t work very well for altering.
I still loved the covers and knew I’d use them
in some way.
The inside pages are recycled cardboard from cereal type boxes. I obsessively save them to use as substrate for so many different projects. The pages are all a uniform height but the width is very random. I felt this might give the journal an interesting look.
So far, I’ve slathered leftover paint from other projects on a few pages and completed one from scraps on my table.

The journalling reads:
Forget the darkness behind you. 
Turn your face towards the sun and bloom.

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