Monthly Archives: August 2009
Bench Monday, a cat and a travel pillow
The first day of school went smoothly. Only a half day for today and tomorrow to get the kids adjusted at a gentle pace. The after school conversation went as usual: Us (acting overly excited): “How was it?” E: “eh, … Continue reading
end of summer break
How did the summer fly by so quickly. Super-E starts his new Montessori school tomorrow. Third grade!!! We are all very excited about his new school. It is a vegetarian school which is awesome and sugar free (no candy, soda, … Continue reading
Positivity
Last week’s inspiration prompt for Inspire Me Thursday was “Positivity”. I had made my daily to-do list and wrote on the last 2, dream and breath. My husband stated that I should make a list of all the things I … Continue reading
Artist trading cards
Remember these little mini-canvas boards that I made. I used them to do some experimenting. I accidentally bought some light molding paste recently. Not really knowing what to do with it, I opened up the jar and did a little … Continue reading
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Bench Monday and other stuff
You know it’s bench Monday when you start walking around the house with a weird look on your face, repeating the word, “bench” over and over until you find something that will work. Craft table? Sure, why not? I should … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged art blogs, art books, art links, art retreats, art work shops, bench monday, craft room table, library, reading
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Weekend fun
* sunscreen face * tubs of water fun to beat the heat! * very much needed new haircut *some painting and doodling time * This popcorn (so yummy!)~ Trying the caramel version soon! * These miso sauce with udon noodles … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding Week – art#3
I Will Help You Grow 18 x 24 mixed-media on canvas This is the final piece of my breastfeeding/motherhood series. I think it is my favorite, because of the purples, blues, and reds, but also because of the feeling it … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, mixed media, mother and baby, mother and child, motherhood, painting, world breastfeeding week
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Curtains for my craft room
My craft room is the hottest room in the summer and the coldest in the winter. I thought maybe if I could finally put curtains up, it might help keep the morning sun from warming it up so quickly. One … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home
Tagged craft room, curtains, pillowcase, pillowcase curtains, repurpose a pillowcase
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Breastfeeding Week ~ art #2
Nurture 8 x 10 mixed-media on canvas Here is a look at the second painting I did for Breastfeeding Week. I will share the third painting later this week. I also made some mini canvas panels (inspired by this video) … Continue reading
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almonds anyone?
I think almonds are my favorite nut, but I won’t refuse a handful of cashew, pistachios or macadamia nuts. Pecans and walnuts make it into many of my meals too. Almonds though, are my savior. I always have some in … Continue reading
Posted in Food, recipes, Tutorials, how to
Tagged almond face scrub, almond meal, almond meal facial scrub, almond milk, homemade, recipe
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