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    T Tuesday: sneak peek edition

    Last week I worked on a piece for possible publication and sent it off to meet a deadline. I wish I could show the whole piece because I was so happy with the way it turned out.

    This is just a piece of a corner.

    I’ve also been working on my scrappy quilt again. I decided to change how I am doing the binding so I needed a solid border around the whole quilt. I got that finished yesterday and started making the binding. I’ll share my quilt progress in another post.

    I also had to share my traditional gift to my neighbor for his New Years eve birthday. They generally have a party with all the neighbors invited. It’s really great since it’s right across the street. No driving required.

    Each year I give him some sort of beer but in recent years I’ve been trying to be clever about it. Last year was Rein-beers.

    And this year I got him some Canadian beer…of course, it’s cold there so they needed some hats to keep them comfortable.

    I’m still chuckling at the little hats although I am easily amused.

    Today is more sewing, laundry and cleaning. And shoveling. It’s currently snowing and we are expecting 2-4 inches. Hopefully it will stop and the roads will get cleared before the teen has to drive home from school. It was bad enough that he took off for school as the mess was beginning. The grey hairs have started from worry with a kid driving. Glad I’m blonde…..I should be able to go gracefully into grey. HA!

    What are you doing today?

    T stands for Tuesday

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    Devoted

    I worked on a new journal page yesterday in the cold basement. UGH! The furnace struggles to keep the lower levels warm in these constantly below zero temps. Here’s a current weather screen shot.

    Today is actually warmer than it has been the past few.  It took a bit of devotion to creativity to ignore the chill and create.

    devoted art journal page

    The word popped out at me from a dictionary page in my stash. I’m using my word of the year every day!  I am renewing myself.

    devoted art journal page

    I did a bit of journaling on the page with a few words and phrases that will continue to inspire me on my quest for renewal.

    This maybe be the very last entry in my polka dot journal…it will be adhered to the inside back cover. I’ll have to see if there is possible room for one more page after this one is placed.

    Speaking of devotion and renewal…I am happy to say I’ve been not only sticking with the goals I’ve set for myself but am enjoying it. Having a positive attitude about it and making strides in the right direction.I’m keeping on task with the help of my little notebook and therefore accomplishing more.

    As well as trying to make every day look like this one…

    This was my best day so far of the year but we are only 5 full days in and I’ve lost 4 lbs! Super excited! Let’s keep this momentum going!! My next goal is to hit all “greens” on the goals two days in a week. I figure if I set small goals I’ll have a better chance at success therefore not setting myself up for failure as I have so many times in the past.

    Have a great day!

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    A second look: what I love about altered books

    For this first edition of Second on the 2nd for 2017 I thought we’d take a second look at a post that highlights all the things I love about altered books and/or art journals. The altered book in this post is my Nature themed altered book I created following the AB 101 weekly lessons presented by our lovely hostess Elizabeth. Yes, I had created altered books previous to this but it was fun to follow along and be “forced” to try new techniques through the lessons along the way.

    Take a look:

    10/6/2009


    I love the slightly wavy pages from layers of paint, glue and 3D embellishments.

    I love how the edges get all gunked up with various colors as I work through the book. Some could think this was a failure on my part to properly protect the other pages. To me it adds to the beauty.

    Who could resist decorative edges?!? Not this girl.

    I’m drawn to the way an altered book looks as it stands. It tends to pop open a bit so you get a little peek at what’s inside. Delicious.
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    This book permanently lays on a side table highlighting the decorated edge. It makes me happy to see it there all wavy and wonky with shiny bits and babbles just daring you to pick it up.