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    Creative ADD

    I’ve been all over the place lately when it comes to creativity.
    I think I may have Art ADD (attention deficit disorder).
    Ok…some might argue that I have ADD in other areas of my life as well but the Art ADD is self-diagnosed.
    I blame the other on Motherhood. Children steal you’re ability to keep a clear running thought in your head. 🙂 But I wouldn’t change a thing.
    Anyway…these are the things I’ve done in the past week.
    I papered our recycling cabinet to match the fridge.
    Knitted another dishcloth on the loom

    Knitted a cowl on the loom…

    Miniature terrain on a recycled CD…
    Another terrain piece…
    And last night I started another twirly crochet scarf because my elbow was hurting from the repetitive motion of the knitting.
    Crochet seems to work my wrist more and doesn’t bother me.

    In addition I’ve been washing and ironing my way through a large box of old linens. Deciding what is decent enough to save and use and what I can use in my artwork. Vintage linens and fabric are part of my idea for the Postcard Challenge book.

    So, yeah…definitely Art ADD.

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    Garage Sale Treasures

    On a whim, I went in search of some garage sales with my neighbor.  Yeah, I know, what was I thinking. I just had a sale myself to get rid of stuff. We have more room now so I have to do my best to fill it back up.

    I did very well in just 2 hours. I got all you see here plus a nightstand for my son’s room for the small price of $22.40. 

    • New Stampin’ Up! Sunflower set
    • Stampin’ Up! set of distressing tools
    • square frame
    • sunflower floral spray
    • craft paints new or barely used
    • candle
    • vintage books
    • cigar box
    • terracotta saucers
    • stack of white cardstock
    • picnic basket
    • canvas boards

    Since garage sales and thrift stores are the only places I’m allowing myself to purchase supplies this year I think I really scored!

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    Thrifted treasures

    One of my favorite thrift stores up and closed on me a few months back. I was shocked when I pulled up to an empty lot. Luckily I got out and read the sign. Closed! Moving to new location in April. Well, glory be…that new location happens to be MUCH closer to my house!

    They opened their doors on Tuesday in the new, larger, more convenient location. I finally made it there today. I bought more than I usually do but I guess I was having withdrawals. With no thrift store and weather too cold for garage sales, its enough to give a girl fits.

    But what is that I see…a garage sale sign! Hooray!

    I got everything at the thrift store with the exception the pink bag of crafty goodness that came from a garage sale.