scissors paper glue

One last pink...

collage to help February go out with a bang!  I love the simplicity of this.

Speaking of simple did any of you participate in hoping for happy accidents beautiful use swap?  I know Kat did!  I was so sad there was not any more spaces when I tried to join in.  I'd love to do something like this in the future.

So it's out with the pink and in with the green.  Many of my March posts will be dedicated to one of my favorite colors GREEN.

This used to be an art/craft blog

It still is, I have just been struggling.  Struggling to get to that place... that place when you are using your favorite tools and medium of choice and everything you do is "right".  That place when your head is in "the zone" and creative ideas pour out. 

I guess you could say I am easily distracted, I can get very far away from that place.  I love the idea of doing something creative everyday, for me however that is just not a reality.  I often have to do creative exercises to get back into the groove.  This is what I did today.

a blue collage

a red and green collage - complimentary colors

yellow, green and orange collage

These collages are nothing special.  I don't even particularly like them but the process of picking colors and placing the different pieces on the page helps me get back into creative mode.  For me sharing the process of creating is very important.  I don't think it is talked about enough. Artists do lose their mojo, get blank canvas syndrome and make mistakes.  If you are stuck do me a favor, pull out some of your favorite things and just play.  You may be surprised with what you come up with.

Time to spare?

Hi Friends!  Today is my day off. Oh the possiblities!  Do you ever just freeze up when you have some time to spare?  I certainly do.  It is always a debate as to what I NEED to do and what I WANT to do.  My need list goes something like this:  I need to do laundry, wrap up baby lucy's presents, get gas, milk and diapers, work on my February Christmas in progress project and my color collage projects.  My want list goes something like this: I want to curl up with the 5, yes 5 new magazines I got in the mail and at the store today while my little guy is napping. 

Hmmm which would you pick?

By the way, it is a VERY special someone's birthday this weekend.  Stop by and leave some birthday wishes won't you?

It's official

 

I'm an auntie.  Baby Lucy was born yesterday, weighing in at 6lb 14oz. Once I get the go ahead from her mommy I will post a pic.  Mommy and baby are tired but doing well.

Hopefully I will get to meet the wee one this Saturday.

Huh?

Enough said!

happy valentine's day

to all my friends and family. xoxo

hello my little garbanzo bean

One of my goals this year is to try to get my family and myself to eat more heathly.  Meaning less processed food in our diet, trying new recipes and shopping smart.  Of course blogs are have been a wealth of information to help me get started.  I was inspired by this post.

Then just last week, was it last week?  I read this post and was introduced to Orangette.  Yes I know where have I been, but like I said food has not been a source of inspiration for me in the past.  Well that has now changed.  I now am the proud owner of the best chickpea (aka garbanzo bean) salad recipe in the world.  For 4 year I was faithful to the recipe that was in the VERY first edition of Everyday Food (Jan/Feb 2003). Do  you remember it? Chickpeas, cherry tomatos, feta cheese. lemon juice, olive oli, oregano.  Well move over Martha, there's a new chickpea in town.

this salad is scrumptious.

I could eat it everyday!  Don't say I didn't warn you.

Gone fishing

Hi Everyone

Sorry for my lengthy absence but as I told you my little minnows were not well.  They are well on their way to recovery. Thanks for all your well wishes.

While housebound with the wee ones I had some time to work on all the swaps I managed to sign up for.  Not realizing as I signed up for them that all were due the first week of February.  For our mini swap I really wanted to make something sewn and somewhere near the realm of stuffed.  Above is my first attempt to do just that.  Stuffed fish.  Don't laugh, I know they are so simple it hurts and even with their simplicity they still turned out a bit wonky.  I still can't help but be proud.  Trying new things is hard for me.  I prefer to work in my comfort zone.  Don't we all?  However my fear of my sewing machine is become more faint.  I just may use it again this year.

February::2007

 

ilee letterpressed and hand painted calendar

Here is the February page of my ilee calendar

My kids have both been REALLY sick so not much to say.  Things are looking a little brighter today.  Here are a couple of links to keep you until I return.

Check out this great tutorial here

cute valentine cards here

february love

Here is the latest Paper Source catalog.  Beautiful eh? If you are lucky enough to have one of these stores near you I am green with envy.  The closest one to me is about an hour and fifteen minutes away (guess it could be worse).  I love everything about this store.  Especially their motto, their mantra if you will: Do Something Creative Everyday.

Paper + Inspiration = Love

Speaking of love, (so corny I couldn't resist) February is upon us.  I for one love February.  I even love Valentine's Day, which I keep reading is not a favorite of most bloggers.  I for one am not a huge fan of hearts.  I do love the fact that I have an excuse to shower the people I care about with bright colored cards and gifties.  Plus it means spring is one month closer.

Happy February