Well, I just zipped these up one afternoon...

I saw these bracelets in a store by a display of zippers and went home and tried it. don't know if they are too wierd or what.

Well, I certainly have been 'quiet' lately....

I've been busy making "Quiet Books" for the three little widgets in my life. The girls and I had big plans to do this together for the little ones, but it was hard to get together , and hard to work with the little ones around , and hard to come together on ideas, etc. Sooo, sometime in Sept. "A" (the least seamstress-y of us) hands me a little

felt tree and says "I've started...."! So I went with it. I must say it kept me awake some nights trying to figure out ideas and how to make it work. The internet was a wealth of info and ideas on this so I took some and tweaked and this is what came of it.

And now for something a little different....

I am in the process of creating a 'garden ball'. It starts off with a basketball or a styrofoam ball and then cement, glass beads and grout is added.... It is not quite finished, but here it is so far....

I did it, I did it, I did it.....

Well, this is post number 52!! A year of doing something creative every week. I started out not knowing what the next week would bring, then got into art classes and am now finishing with a fiber project. A scarf. I think I will continue to blog, but now I don't feel like I have to be so strict with myself. Less pressure.

Childhood Memories.

I got a 'hypotrochoid' set for Christmas last year. What fun.

The layered look

I am trying some layering of mixed media. I never really liked this before, but had a lot of fun putting it together.

And now for something a little different....

I was almost late posting this week, got busy with a spur of the moment road trip. I decided to try some different art this week, I have been surfing too many blogs and sites, and forgot what I like to do sometimes. The other one about what I want is from a book I was reading and and Irealized this is what I want, to work part time and be healthy. So I wrote it - we will see what comes of it.

These people are really important to me....

...and they have changed my life with their love.

What I have been thinking about this week............

I have been reading a book about the law of attraction, and it has made me be super aware of my thoughts , feelings, and life in general. Also, for this blog, I had a little help from my friend this week...........

My mission this week is to find......

and to

Ssshhhhh..............

I have been looking after the little ones this past week. First, little G wasn't feeling well, so I got him for a day - he was so good ! Then had the little girls for an overnight. They were also good, but Gramms is done now.....

It's been a bit of a rough week....

Have had a few 'hiccups' around here lately. Things don't always turn out how you would hope. I just pray they will turn out how they are supposed to....

You never know.........

It's been a busy week, you never know around here what is going to happen next.... I haven't had much time to do any art, I am not even sure this piece is finished,but here it is.

Learning some new stuff....

I always seem to be learning new stuff and am excited about it. Also liked the saying "Blur the line between work and play"... I am trying to live my life with 'gusto' these days.

Mom said lemons are good for me.....

This past week my mom told me to eat lemons because they are good for me. She hardly ever tells me what to do, so when she does, I listen. I must admit I think they are doing me some good. But then again I always feel pretty good.... On another note I am finding it hard to inspire myself these days. I get all my art supplies out and paper in front of me then-- go blank. It is not for want of doing the art, it is for want of what exactly

to put down on the paper. PS I especially like the background on the lemon page.

I am trying to make everyday matter....

I think I may be wasting too much time on computer games and just surfing arount the net, so am making a concerted effort to be more... 'in the moment' ( I almost said 'productive', but that's not it). I also am aware that it is important to do stuff for the soul, - laugh, play, etc............

I.m not sure what, but I'm sure I can do it!

My life is full of changes and decisions and I can do it!!

Oh my goodness, it's Friday again.....

I haven't done a whole lot this week, but have started a new on-line art course and enjoying it. Was just thinking that it has been almost 9 months since I started this and have managed to post every week ! So for what it is worth here is this week's creative attempt.

Just doodling away.....

I really don't know what I am doing these days. I sit down to draw and have no inspiration... can't figure out my style... don't know what to write... Just going through a dry spell. Anyway here is this weeks attempts.

Yeah, it is hit and miss alright..........

I have been enjoying the grandkids so much lately and had to laugh when I came across this quote..... On the other hand some of the work I have done lately has been a bust, had one background that I really liked and did some 'greenery' over it, then the gold pen leaked and totally ruined it;

also some backgrounds are nice, then I realize they are too dark for the printing to stand out. Back to the drawing board......

I never get sick of doing this.............

Not much new this week, just thinking about my life and the different directions it has taken and where I want to go next.... I like using the different backgrounds here, and finally am brave enought to put something on them(after mucking one up).

I think I need to be more original.....

I am okay with what I did this week, but am working on learning my own style. I copy from everywhere, my art classes, different blogs, etc.. I dream at night about what I want to put on paper, then can't do it in daylight.... I have been working on different backgrounds as well this week, now I don't want to spoil them by putting printing on top.

Things are changing around here.....

Big changes going on here. Some people have a brand new house, some have new teaching jobs, some have some exciting prospects on the horizon, others have gone away to work .... I am still here, still same job, house , but you never know...

Still learning.....

I have been learning new techniques for lettering and making art journals. Have done a ton of stuff this week that I didn't like, but this was okay.... I am slowly figuring out my own style and find that I don't like my pages to be too full or too sloppy. Anyway, for what it is worth, this is this weeks attempt at creativity. Oh, the music bit is because I joined the orchestra again.

Taking a new class.....

This has been an interesting week. Among other things, I have been taking a new online class and totally enjoying it. This class teaches a completly different technique. I have joined an online group, and man, the talent out there! I don't know if I should be inspired or intimidated !