I love it when my hands look like this…
It means that I’m busy creating. I think painting is my favorite art form. I tend to use my hands…a lot.
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Since we are supposed to be above 50°F today, I’m planning to walk to knitting group this morning.It’s just under 2 miles but I felt I had better eat a little more hearty breakfast than my usual Greek yogurt.I also wanted to show off the cup my mom gave me. It was one from my dad’s collection.
Isn’t it pretty?!It has a map of Scotland on the saucer and a pretty scene with thistle on the cup.Using this cup that he cherished makes me feel close to him.Now I’m getting very emotional…not very Norwegian of me. 🙂I’m off to visit my Tea friends blogs from Kimmie’s site.What will you be doing today?
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When I read about Seth Apters latest collaboration idea I loved it! I have tons of books….both ones I’ve created and vintage ones.Of course, being the procrastinator that I am…I didn’t even start to gather anything until about 25 minutes ago. Boy, was I in for a surprise… I had way more books that I ever realized.My stack on the coffee table had to be moved to the buffet where I could use the wall to prop them up!
My book arts stack is very colorful…and fluffy.
I tend to make books that don’t have a chance of
ever laying flat.They must sit splayed open inviting a passerby to pick it up.
The edges of altered board books are probably my favorite.With the ripped papers hanging slightly over and the different colors of paint grazedacross the edge by happenstance.
I also use stacks of books in decorating my house. This stack currently sits on the mantle.
As a little lift for a plant to get it some much needed sun.
For some height on a shelf.
And lastly the set of books
I refuse to stack.They are the first thing you see when walking into my house.I have my Grandpa’s medical books and his Norwegian Seminary book, my dad’s Bible plus some poetry books from the 1800’s.Thanks for stopping by today.Now I must set my house back to rights…geesh…what a mess I made.
