I’ve been working diligently on my submission to “The Butterfly Project” and since I’m finished it & it fits the theme for both Blue Monday and Inspire Me Monday, I thought I’d participate. So, here we go… Title: “The Innocence” I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’m also thrilled to be able to…
Archives for January 2012
New Bookmarks…
I finally got these laminated so they can go up on my Etsy store, and since I’ve been busy crocheting, cleaning house, making “The Butterfly Project” button and learning how to add Pinterest to my posts (in LOVE with Pinterest), I’ve had no time to finish the two pieces of art I have on the…
A Little Extra For Tuesday…
I came across this and it made me cry and I’m totally participating in it right away!! It’s called “The Butterfly Project“. The Holocaust Museum in Houston is doing an amazing thing. They have set up a goal to collect 1.5 million handmade butterflies (in any form, painting, collage, sketch etc.) from around the…
It Isn’t Easy Being Green
So I finally finished my plein air hosta. It sure was difficult for “him” to become green, hence the title, lol. I sketched it last summer and inked it soon after, but never got back to it with color. I think I was afraid of screwing it up so I kept putting it off and…
Happy Valentine’s Day!… Err, a Little Early?
Hi all, I’ve been spending the last few days making bookmarks to sell on my Etsy shop for Valentine’s Day. I made bright, fun designs. I just love using color and the laminator makes everything even brighter. Now I have chocolate, hearts, hugs & kisses on the brain. I have to find me a boyfriend,…
Happy 2nd Blogoversary!
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. I will be giving away two lovely, laminated bookmarks, one for each year I’ve been blogging. We’ll have a special prize draw to celebrate! How about we make it that you give me your favorite quote and the book/author it came from? The best two will win…
A Quick Wednesday Post…
I wanted to try drawing out a pattern for a bookmark and there was also this challenge up on Inspiration Avenue. The challenge this Wednesday was to use or make a Damask pattern. Here’s some info on Damask fabric: Damasks used one of the five basic weaving techniques of the Byzantine and Islamic weaving centers…