Monthly Archives: June 2011

non-dairy creamer & cold pressed coffee

Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I’ve been making cold-pressed coffee ever since it started being so hot.  I used instructions from HERE.  I’ve also been making my own non-dairy creamer. It’s made with cashews and it’s super creamy and great in coffee or tea. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, recipes | 7 Comments

shrinkies

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Creative Kismet

The kids were complaining this morning that there was absolutely NOTHING to do.  So, I pulled out some sheets of poly-shrink, which I had hidden away for the perfect moment.  They balked at me, rolled their eyes, but I ignored … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun kid stuff | 7 Comments

hot,hot,hot

Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 by Creative Kismet

109 degrees F (42.7 C) today! ugh! That meant going to the pool early, eating 1/2 of a watermelon by myself and drinking lots of ice water. I finished up some embroidery while munching on watermelon.  Another bird, like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | 11 Comments

paper paint play

Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 by Creative Kismet

Pieces of water color paper layered with scraps of old book pages and then covered with a single layer of paint. Then more paint layered, scraped and drizzled with water. Next, images, doodles, pen, more paint and other fun stuff. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | 8 Comments

summer inspiration

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I haven’t changed my inspiration board for a while, so today I spruced it up a bit.  Nice, bright and summery. Here is a close-up view of the top half.  I accidentally erased the bottom-half picture and now it’s to … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Sweet Home, Misc stuff | 4 Comments

Happy Summer Solstice

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Creative Kismet

“Summer Solstice” 24″ x 18″ acrylic painting on canvas Prints available in my shop (along with other new prints) What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier … Continue reading →

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weekend recap

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 by Creative Kismet

We had a lovely weekend focusing lots on Dad. We would have liked to go camping or even hiking, but all trails and forest areas have been closed due to the dryness, heat and fires. Please send some rain our … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life | 4 Comments

tilt ~ june16

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Creative Kismet

1. sunflower, 2. playing, 3. pink hydrangea, 4. home sewn wrap skirt, 5. in my hands, 6. My Jugs, 7. flowers, 8. groovy papers, 9. Yellow House Created with fd’s Flickr Toys Things I love today~ brightness, sunshine, flowers, yellow, … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc stuff | 7 Comments

bracelets & tea for me

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Creative Kismet

A bit of quiet and meditative beading today with a nice cup of iced chai tea (103 degrees today).  I made 2 wrap bracelets and might have to make a few more. I am loving the stacked gypsy bracelet look … Continue reading →

Posted in i make stuff, jewelry | 9 Comments

daily planner doodles

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Creative Kismet

april may1 may2 Thought I’d share a few of my favorite pages from my daily planner.  My collection of quotes, inspiration, thoughts & doodles.  You can see my other months here: March1, March2 , February and January. Quote for today:  … Continue reading →

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