scissors paper glue

my inner child

 

One of the reasons I love blogging so much is because you people really "get me".  Like this photo for instance.  While shopping at an antique store a while ago i came across this Fisher Price van.  I couldn't resist.  I think of ALL the toys I played with growing up the Fisher Price family + accessories was my absolute favorite.  I love everything about these guys, even now. They bring back such great memories.  Hours and hours of play.  So needless to say this van and it's two passengers, one found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market some time ago and one lifted from my mom's house last time I was there with the kids (HI mom) found there way into my photo session on sunday. Let the good times roll.

here is me...

trying to incorporate paper into my polaroid world again.  A new favorite!  What do you think of my experiment?

home

I had a chance to take some pictures this weekend.  It was really nice to expel some creative energy.  A theme developed :: home ::  I have been thinking about the concept of home a lot lately.  Home sweet home, home is where the heart is, home again, home again jiggity jig, home of the brave.

 

 

What does home mean to you?

head in the clouds

 

I am having trouble staying focused lately. Especially here.  I definitely need to get out and take more photos. One reason is that work is getting more busy, which is great because it has been so slow for so long. 

Above is a beautiful postcard I received in the mail from an equally beautiful friend. Have a good weekend.

remembering

Since I started my blog I have chosen not to post about crafts or photographs on September 11th.  It is just something I feel strongly about.  I have written what I felt were heartfelt posts and had minimal comments.   Which is fine.  I just can't help but think that some people may feel that I am dwelling on the past.  September 11th, 2001 changed my life profoundly as I am sure it did for most Americans.  For that reasons I chose to remember and honor the victims.  Have a wonderful and safe day.

finally and a little blue

Well I have been teasing you all with news that my polaroid prints would be going into my shop.  I can finally tell you they are now offiicially there.  Please let me know if there is a photo that you like of mine that you don't see and I will add it to the shop.

To continue my week of color here is some blue:

 

available in myshop now

heat

So summer has finally kicked in here.  In September.  I am going to be focusing on color this week.  So in honor of the hot, hot heat, I give you red. 

 

a brick building at my alma mater.  we had red lockers too but they took those out.

 

new sunglasses from forever 21

I am spending the day with my litlest one.   Happy Monday!

collaborating

   a polaroid of my contribution to our project

One of the best things that has come out of me having a blog has been the opportunity to collaborate with other artists.  I am always so excited when someone want to work on a project with me.  I have received so many amazing things and gotten so inspired by how our projects have inspired my partners.

My most recent collaboration is with Jen of Painted Fish Studio.  We each found a vintage photo that spoke to us and sent it to the other person.  We in turn took the picture and came up with a story of sorts with whatever medium we chose.  I guess it was kind of understood that we would do a collage of some sort.  It was so much fun and I am absolutely thrilled with what Jen sent.

Jen and I already have another project in the works.  This time it includes some words and of course my favorite kind of camera.

So for any of you who have wanted to ask but haven't. Yes I'd love to collaborate with you, what did you have in mind?

Finally, I did want to say thank you to typepad, I am honored to be a featured blog on their homepage today. If you are a new reader welcome, I'm glad you stopped by.

 

news

I am excited to announce that i will have a limited amount of my polaroid prints available in my etsy shop.  My prints will be available this weekend.  If you are interested in seeing what will be available look here, here, here, here and a few more that I will keep a surprise.  Of course the one pictured above will be available also.

floating...

into the weekend.  Have a good one!