I finally found my heART journal!! So of course I had to play…
materials used: gesso, gelatos, acrylic paint, washi tape, diamond netting as stencil, magazine image, clothing tag, butterfly(Michael’s), pre-printed quote, gold pigment ink pad and perfect pearls.
I broke out the old plastic canvas a few months ago and created a little bin to hold my thread scraps while sewing. 
This helped keep my table tidy. My knitting and weaving scraps also made there way into the bin.
Today I was really noticing an increase in bird activity through the window. I decided it would be a good time to gift my feathered friends with some nesting material.
Several years ago I did something similar for the birds. I found some little bits of yarn in the front yard after a while so I know something was attempting to use the scraps.
Now I need to make a new bin for my scraps. Perhaps this one will be more visually appealing on my work surface.
Good Morning! Welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday. 
Lets keep our fingers crossed that my back stays in good shape now! Geesh that was a long haul. I apologize for not stopping by many, if any, blogs for the past week.
Every year I start my seeds the week of St. Patrick’s Day.
By the time we can safely plant outdoors, I’ll have nice size plants to set into the garden…or gardens as the case may be. My in-laws are graciously letting me plant in their garden again this year in addition to my two small garden plots.
So what’s in those cups?
I will also be starting some herbs in pots and sowing seeds directly into the gardens when the time comes. We love having fresh herbs and veggies with our meals…especially when they are straight from the garden!
Miss Gracie is keeping vigil over the seeds while watching the critters romp.
I’m off to run a few errands, stop to see my knitting group then make a ton of phone calls to get our ducks in a row for Little J’s upcoming knee surgery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
What are you doing today?
I finally finished it!! This scarf has been on the needles for far too long.
I knit two yarns at the same time to make this the weight that I wanted. I got three skeins of the yarn at Goodwill for $2. I still have an entire skein left. 
I plan to wear it looped like this for a nice bulky look.
My back is finally feeling up to sitting at the computer for a bit so I can show you a journal page I made several days ago. It was created from bits of this and that laying around.
A couple clothing tags…tissue paper…sheet music and an image I stamped on an old book page. I used watercolor pencils to give her some color. I didn’t even remember that I had this stamp. She’s just so darned cute.
Alright…that’s it…I’m cashed out. Something about having my arms out in front of me just kills my back. I’m going to have to try a laptop on my lap sometime and see if that is any better.
I’m joining in very briefly today. That was not my original plan but my back had other ideas this morning. I’m off to the chiropractor as soon as he gets in. AGH! I don’t have time to be injured. I’m playing taxi cab for Little J who is on crutches. She will be having knee surgery as soon as they can get her scheduled. Poor thing.
I’ll leave you with a photo of Gracie and I having “tea” together…
I totally missed T stands for Tuesday last week. I can’t even remember what I was doing other than not being on my computer.
I do know what I was obsessively making on Thursday though…
I turned on some music, grabbed my scraps and began piecing together collages. I think I was inspired to make more after writing an article about my process. I’ll give you more of a heads up on that when it’s about to be published. :) Honestly I’m not sure how much I’m allowed to say about it until it comes out so that’s all I’m saying for now.
I’m such a tease…I know.
Today we are expecting a snow storm but we haven’t seen a flake so far. If it’s as bad as they say, Little J’s concert may be postponed tonight. In the mean time I’ll be working around the house. Exciting, huh?!?
So…what are you doing today?
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