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    T Tuesday: after Christmas inspiration edition

    January 21, 2025 - By 

    Whoa…yes, it’s me, two weeks in a row! I had a long weekend with both the MLK holiday and a grading day for school today so I had some extra zip in my step and got another post written. Unfortunately, I still had to leave the house bright and early for an appointment.

    This is what my weather app said when I got up this morning…

    And my van said even colder!! I made it to the appointment and got myself back home where I can putter around the house for the rest of the day working on the crafty bits that I’ve been super inspired to create lately.

    Leading up to the holidays I just wasn’t in the Christmas spirit. This year was the first that we’ve been full-time empty nesters and the appeal of decorating, baking and the like, just wasn’t there for me.

    I’m not exactly sure what it was that turned the table for me but now I’m Christmas crafting like crazy.

    Maybe it was the late blooming of this Amaryllis. Isn’t it gorgeous!?!

    As promised in my last post…here are some of the completed Scandinavian stars. I made a few more after taking the photo but you get the idea.

    I made these scrappy little stars with the offcuts. I’m wishing that I had turned them into a garland instead of individual ornaments.  I might do it anyway…just have to heat up the hot glue sticking the top together with the hanger.

    This load of buttons is the start of yet another Christmas craft. I have no idea if it’s going to turn out like it is in my head so I’m holding off sharing more for now. I’ll likely share the whole process after completion…even if it is a fail.

    Last evening a had some tea. I just love this mug. It’s a good reminder.

    I’ll leave you with an image of my sweet boy, Marvin. This is his morning spot…chair tucked under, tablecloth draped over…secret spot.

    I’m heading up to the craft/sewing room next to play.

    T stands for Tuesday

    What are you doing today?

  • Art - Blog - Creativity

    Wish

    July 12, 2024 - By 

    With this piece I changed size but not format. It’s still a loose leaf page but instead of 7×10 inches, it measures 6×8. I had a few random 6×8 pieces of scrapbook paper in my stash. Likely from a garage sale. I was drawn to the teal color as well as the bright green leafy strip which was originally at the top of the page.  However it had a hole punched in the center.

    I decided I need some layers to take care of that problem. I have a box of Project Life cards in my stash that are very neutral. The card had a blank space that perfectly fit the green strip. I zigzag stitched the strip across the entire page.

    Then I began playing with other elements to complete my collage while covering the hole in the green strip. I found the perfect ruffle in my stash of ruffles. I like to mass make them with fabric strips I have laying around. They definitely come in handy.

    Bird image is from a Tim Holtz ephemera pack and was the right size for the tag I picked out. The clock and wish label were cut from a magazine ages ago and hoarded away until now. I have a cigar box of images and fussy cuts that I’ve amassed over time. Again making it easy when I’m looking for just the right something to add to a page. The little yellow flower is an iron-on, I believe. It was a great topper for the tag and covered the hole in the tag as well.

    I’m very pleased with this page and it will make a great addition to my planner journal.

  • Art - Blog - Creativity

    I’m hosting Art Journal Journey for July!

    July 1, 2024 - By 

    Welcome everyone! I’m thrilled to be hosting this month over at Art Journal Journey!

    “I’ve got a notion”

    I chose a very tongue-in-cheek theme that has a wide variety of ways to fulfill the challenge.

    This piece uses a number of sewing themed items as well as machine stitching.

    Don’t let the word “notion” trip you up. It’s really more sewing themed with a puny title. I love a good pun!

    I added a little pocket to hold a tag with a quote that resonated with me.

    I’m looking forward to seeing how others interpret my theme of “I’ve got a notion”.

    Head on over to Art Journal Journey and join the fun!