Dream Big

I’ve reached the end of my cursed journal. This is on the very end of the book.

I realized that I used this same sentiment earlier in the journal but it seems to be one that comes to mind a lot for me.

We must dream big or we will never reach for something just beyond our fingertips.

I think I’m going to leave the outside covers of the book as is at least for now. They are a nice shade of teal with a geometric pattern that is pleasing to the eye.

I always love the edges of an altered book or journal. All thick and wonky from paint and glue.

After the hard start for this journal…making me feel as if it was cursed. Seriously…the first few pages of this book are awful. Luckily I skipped around so they are interspersed with pleasing pages.

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art journal, cursed journal, journal, painting

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T Tuesday: hot soup, hot scoop edition

Thanks for stopping by once again for T stands for Tuesday hosted by the one and only Dr. E, Queen of Free.

I made myself a mug of miso not only to warm my hands but my insides as well.

So that’s the hot soup…what about the hot scoop?

Well…after 13.5 years or so of being a stay at home mom, I am now gainfully employed. I’ve been added to the sub list for our school district. I still have an orientation to go to but other than that, I’m ready to work again.

I’ll still be crafting, making art and blogging.

I had to show some of the ornaments I made last week. I made some others but they sold and I never photographed them. Bummer!! Although I do know one of the ladies who bought 3 of them…think it would be weird for me to ask her if I could take a picture??

What are you doing today?

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Thank you times two

I have to confess this public thank you is LONG overdue. I received this wonderful mail art postcard from Dianne at Art Beneath the Cottonwoods last month. Yes….last month. I had wanted to share it with you right away but I always ask permission before publishing art by another on my blog. Long story short…lots of emails crossing paths and who knows what…this lovely postcard got sent to the abyss called my desk. I saw a bit of pink peeking out at me this morning…thank goodness. Thank you Dianne!!! She will now take her rightful place in my postcard book.

My second thank you goes out to Elizabeth at Altered Book Lover. I received this package yesterday. I loved all the postage stamps she used. The people and cat will come in handy for more of my postage people.

The Ruth Rae book I had won a while back but had told Elizabeth just to hang on to it and send it later. I’d honestly forgotten all about it! I’m excited to have it in hand.

The collage book Elizabeth included as a birthday gift for me. Did you notice the Happy Birthday postage stamp on the package? She and I have a standing joke about our birthdays and how we never manage to to a gift or card to each other at the appropriate time. It’s how we roll. It’s nice to have a friend that gets me that way. ;)

Tucked inside one book was this fun Halloween tip-in. I love the stitching!!

Thank you once again to both Dianne and Elizabeth for your lovely gifts.

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Craft fair complete

It was a good day!

Lots of familiar faces and some new acquaintances.

I didn’t bring my camera this time..honestly, didn’t even think of it. Thankfully our hostess for this event had her wonderful camera phone to capture the moment.

A couple days ago I wasn’t sure I’d even be able to pull today off. I was covered in hives after doing yard work. I’ve never had hives before and never want to experience them again. I think I have the culprit figured out. Creeping Charlie…also known as ground ivy. I have a severe reaction to poison ivy so it stands to reason that I might react to a relative as well. Benedryl is my friend.

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T Tuesday: Fast paced edition

It’s been a whirlwind of activity around here since last week. I think the last time I’ve had two hours to rest during the day was when I was in the salon, last T Tuesday, getting my hair done.

I’ve been sewing like crazy. On both fabric…

And paper.

Of course, some painting as well.

In fact I have some spray painted goodies in the garage right now. Hopefully I’ll get everything done for Saturday. I have so many ideas now at the last minute for my craft sale. That’s the way it always works with me. I come down to the wire and my mind starts racing with new items to add to my table.

In addition to my “crafty crap”, as Mr. G so affectionately refers to it, I have these this on my list.

a chapter to read for my bookclub tomorrow.
finish A Wrinkle in Time for Big J’s “partners in reading” project….yes, I get homework too.
mow the lawn…bagging it since there are so many leaves.

As well as the regular Tuesday stuff…knitting group, pesky household chores and visiting T Stands for Tuesday blogs.

What are you doing today?

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Upcycling projects

We all know how to recycle and I’m sure most do it daily. Newspapers, cardboard, glass and plastic are all readily recyclable in most cities, at least across the USA.

This is wonderful! But I’ve been really focused on upcycling lately. Finding a new use for something that would ordinarily be tossed out. Wine corks, bottle caps, worn out clothing, stained linens, broken plates…you get the idea.I showed a sneak peek of these a while ago. I made a wine cork tree last year but this time I decided to change things a bit. I used a Champagne cork cut in half for the trunk. I think they turned out really cute.

I’ve also been using some scraps from previous projects such as the denim remaining after completing a quilt or two. As well as the remainder of the dress shirts that I made wine bottle gift bags from.

In addition I’ve been making a bunch more cards. I’ll show more of these last two projects at a later date. The cards have much less upcycling in it’s truest sense but I am still attempting to include elements that might otherwise be considered unusable such as tiny scraps of fabric and yarn. As well as photo trimmings. I have a cigar box full of photo trimmings…they have such vibrant colors that it’s a shame to toss them out.

It doesn’t have to be Earth Day to be a little “green”. Do a little more every day to be kind to our planet. Last time I checked…it’s the only one we have. :)

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buttons, fabric, photo, recycling, scraps, sewing, upcycling, yarn

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