T Tuesday: short month edition

I’m always shocked at how quickly February rockets through and suddenly it’s March. This year is no exception. I haven’t even posted anything…ANYTHING…for two weeks. Geesh…talk about blog neglect. Thanks for coming back…truly!!

I did get a little creative a week or so ago. This journal page came from that little burst of creativity.

After applying some base colors I used a palette knife to scrape thick white paint across the top muting the colors somewhat. Next I tore tiny bits of washi tape and placed them in coordinating areas.  The black washi provided some interest and acted as a bit of a border. Finally I drew my signature flower in India ink.

As always here are my photo a day challenge results….

11. Begins with T …tailoring (fixed a broken zipper on choir dress)

12. My inspiration ….inspiration is everywhere! Colors and texture speak volumes

13. Bright 

14. I love …this goofy beast

15. Black & White

16. Travel 

17. In the details

18. Stripes

19. Beneath my feet ….icy parking lot…MN Winter

20. Time ….feeding time

21. Twirl

22. Little …that bullseye looks very little

I also had to share my custom laser engraved pencil made at school.

Mine!! :)

And of course it wouldn’t be T Tuesday without my beverage….

I drink about 3 of these 24oz bottles a day at school. I’m well hydrated.

T stands for Tuesday

Work and archery are on the docket for me.

What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: early Valentine edition

Happy Valentine’s day! We are very low key around here with holiday much like the others. Must be more of that Mid-west mentality I so often spoken about.

I was inspired to create a journal page though.

It has hidden journaling under the greeting card I recycled. I like to disguise my journal thoughts when they are more personal and private. My journals sit out where anyone can pick them up and look through.

I added our initials to the heart. Sappy, I know.

Linking up with Art Journal Journey since I just noticed the current months theme is Animals A to Z.

Art Journal Journey

As always here’s a little update on the current photo a day challenge.

5.  Three ….salmon patties

6. Skyline

7. Doorway ….kid toys are the best

8, Beautiful

9. Pink …my favorite color

10. On the table …small burst of creativity

Happy Tuesday!

T stands for Tuesday
What re you doing today?

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T Tuesday: photos edition

I finished out my January photo a day with a couple of silly photos trying to fulfill the prompts as best I could.

30. A secret …secret chocolate stash

31. Less is more

 

I decided to stick with the same person for the photo a day challenge this month again.

Her prompts are mostly good and within my realm of creativity.

1. Today is… slightly warmer

2. Play  badminton anyone?

3. Smell 

4. Yes!  The man child is 18 today…we have an adult!

As for art beyond the lens…it didn’t really happen last week. I knitted a few more rows on my hat. Contemplated a crochet hat with a new pattern I was shown along with its accompanied You Tube video. Might be able to follow along better.

I attended my first archery tournament last weekend. Mini-me was competing. I thought…”oh I’ll bring my camera and take some really cool shots” (no pun intended). Then I learned that silence is required. So no shutter noise, lens servos, etc. So all I got was this artsy shot of arrows in the staging area.

The usual Tuesday madness is in store for me.

T stands for Tuesday
What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: quick check in edition

My life in the petri dish of school has continued. Just as I was feeling better, I was hit with the crud again. I missed Thursday of school last week. UGH!! GERMS EVERYWHERE!!  I feel good now with the exception of a residual cough congestion cough. So frustrating.

I did start a new project on Friday and finished it up over the weekend. I learned how to use a different kind of knitting loom with a completely different stitch thanks to Pinterest and YouTube. I love all the resources we have at our finger tips these days!loom knit cowl

I followed this blog post to learn the new stitch. The kind of yarn I’m using doesn’t really show any stitches and I think perhaps in part of it I messed up. Thank you forgiving yarn…no one will never notice it.loom knit cowl

It’s so soft. I wore it to school yesterday as a snugly edition to my outfit.

loom knit cowl

Sorry for the poor photos. I took these after dark last night.

Speaking of photos…I’m nearly done with January. Here are the next six of the challenge.

24. begins with s…stickers

25. my morning view….everyday

26. thank you for….coffee

27. in the night….Marvin waits for me to top off his bowl before bed each night

28. text…dictionary pages covering my ancient fridge

28. magic….just the tip of the iceberg of the cards we’ve been collecting since 1994

I’ll need to pick my new challenge for February. These photo a day challenges really keep me stretching my creativity even when I can’t create hands-on.

T stands for Tuesday
Work, errands and archery are on the list today…
What are you doing today?

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T Tuesday: snow day edition

I am super late getting this posted. Yesterday was a scheduled day off for school although it’s highly likely that school would have been released early due to the blizzard that rolled through.  On the bright side…Mini-me took her knowledge test and got her learners permit yesterday. I let her drive a bit in a parking lot on our way home. It was crazy slippery already at 11am.

(fyi…this will be a photo heavy post)

Lets back up a bit….last week I was super excited about the Vikings playing for a spot in the Super Bowl. Yep…they lost. By a lot. It was almost as if they didn’t show up. Don’t get me wrong…I’m still a fan. Always a fan but I’m not going to lie it was disappointing.

Me circa 1976 sporting a Vikings Fan club button.

The game was so stressful to watch that I kept myself busy knitting Little Hats for Big Hearts

When I switched to crochet the pattern got away from me. Not really sure what this might end up as…certainly not a hat.

I’ve continued with the January photo challenge…this month is going really well and a fun challenge to think outside the box at times.

13) floral

14) faceless portrait….faceless portrait of a Vikings fan

15) new….my new Vikings shirt

16) wall….local tribute to Prince

17) thoughtful

18) cool

19) paper….embarrassed to say only part of my collection

20) reflection

21) day off

22) scenic…out for a drive at the start of the blizzard

Last night we waited and waited and waited for the plow to go through so we could clear the driveway. The snow just kept coming getting deeper and deeper. Finally we heard it come barreling down the street at about 8:30. The four of us suited up and began to dig out.

Fast forward to this morning…I get the call that school is delayed by 2 hours! Hooray! In the meantime Mr. G leaves for work.  Then I get an email to district staff telling us that school is now closed for the day. The kids were screaming for joy and passing the news along to their friends since the automated call had not come through yet. The joy was lost a bit when they realized the chore we still had in front of us….moving a ton more snow.

The drifting sure looks pretty but makes crazy mounds of snow in other places.

My garden is in the deep snow.

The kids worked hard shoveling while I pulled the drifted snow off the roof.

The struggle was real. We got a foot (30 mm) of snow in total that drifted in crazy ways.

Since we were all tired and hungry I took the kids to breakfast. I had buckwheat pancakes. They were so good!! I was so hungry I almost forgot to snap my photo for T stands for Tuesday!

T stands for Tuesday
What are you doing today?

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Funny Face Friday #6

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