A little round-up of holiday crafts from season’s past, in case you are new around here.
You can see lots more or my Christmas past by clicking HERE.
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December 1st
Whoa! Can you believe it is December 1st already? When did that happen? I didn’t realize it was approaching us so quickly until late Tuesday night. Then I remembered that I needed to get started on an advent calendar, so that is what I did until about 1130 last night.
I can’t find the advent calendar that I made two years ago AND I had tons of tp rolls that I thought I’d use up. I cut a bunch of tp rolls in half and wrapped them in holiday scrapbook paper. Then I wrapped the ends with tissue paper so the boys could poke their fingers in to grab the little paper inside.
This will be there “activity” advent calender. It’s filled with things we will be doing this month, like:
*getting the Christmas tree
*decorating the house
*making hot chocolate
*finding little gifts hidden in the house
*making play dough, ornaments, paper snowflakes, origami things, and treats for the birds
*watching holiday movies
*reading holiday books
*going to Butterfly Magic at the botanical garden
*baking cookies
*going to see the Christmas lights.
*coupons for staying up late and extra computer time
*plus lots of opportunities to give to others.
It will be so much fun! This is one of my favorite things about December!
Happy December Everyone!!
Posted in Holiday Hoopla, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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gifts for tif
Well, I’ve already shown you the wonderful gifts I received from the very lovely Tif, whom I was extremely lucky to be paired up with, for the Mousy Brown swap (thanks Em!!). Now I get to show you what I made for her…
A little paper clay mouse, two magnets (cupcake and coffee) and a small hand-painted dish with some postcards and a knitted flower brooch (that I forgot to take a picture of).
It seems that it was very well received, which is so good to here. You can see all her little gifts being put to good use HERE over at her blog.
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new wearable art
I’ve been wanting to make necklaces like these for ages. I finally decided to make them for an upcoming craft fair* at my hospital on Friday.
I had so much fun making these and going through all my art, choosing little bits that would work. I really hope they sell so that I can make more! I’m also making little rings and magnets. Any leftovers will be in my shop after the fair.
*If you are local, email me for more info ~ I’d love to see you there!
Posted in Art, jewelry
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wander
My traveling art journal was finally sent after a long spell of blank-first-page syndrome. I tend to skip the first blank page of all my sketch pads and journals because of some irrational fear of messing up the first page, therefore the whole entire journal. I know, I know. But I did it– Tackled the first page.
I wrote the instructions with white ink on the inside cover, then there is a cool little pocket on the inside of the back cover that I filled with fun scraps of paper for people to use if they like. Now, it has been sent and I am half way done with working out the itinerary for all the participants. Yipee! So happy to get this going.
Reminder:
Cyber Monday deals:
Free US shipping on all prints in my shop, PLUS 20% off when you use coupon code: CYBER
(ends at midnight)
AND
Original Art auctions on eBay ends tonight!!
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Illustration Friday~ Round
Round
10″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas board
“After your first day of cycling, one dream is inevitable. A memory of motion lingers in the muscles of your legs, and round and round they seem to go. You ride through Dreamland on wonderful dream bicycles that change and grow.”
~H.G. Wells, The Wheels of Chance
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Full
My latest painting. Feeling very full today.
************Other News************
I have some original art over on e-Bay — Oldies but goodies.
Free Shipping continues in my shop –USE CODE: FREESHIP– (extra bonus for Cyber Monday, stay tuned)
Check out the awesome Baby Lux Ornament Giveaway over –>>HERE<<– (cutest ornament ever!! Go check it out!).
Need to make my own ornaments very soon!!
Another beautifully stitched “Give thanks every single day” by Dana. See pattern HERE.
May have to go on a 2 or 3 day juice fast feast to get over this Thanksgiving food hangover.
Don’t forget about Small Business Saturday!
Now accepting Sponsors for December. Email me for more info (regina(AT)creativekismet(DOT)com)
Have a wonderful weekend!!
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so thankful…
So thankful for my sweetest three guys, a full belly, a warm home filled with love and laughter.
1. red wine, 2. whole wheat roles, 3. massaged kale salad, 4. mashed potatoes, 5. maple pecan sweet potatoes, 6.creamy corn casserole, 7. Bryanna’s seitan roast and 8. corn bread stuffing (not shown: cranberry sauce and mushroom gravy)
I promised to show a few friends, that I do have a lot of food to eat on Thanksgiving day. I am so thankful that I have the choice to be vegan and have an abundance of delicious foods to choose from every single day. I was so full after dinner, that I could barely squeeze in a sliver of pumpkin pie (also not shown) into my poor aching belly (I had to make sure it tasted okay!!!). It was all soooooo GOOD!
Hope you had a great and abundant day too!
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Giving Thanks
Giving thanks for this beautiful day, for my family, for you. Hope you have a beautiful day!
Image above is from Jamie. She shared with me yesterday her beautiful stitch work from my embroidery pattern and I wanted to share it here with you. Look here to see her completed, and utterly gorgeous, table runner.
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books, food, stuff
I’ve scored some really great books, form the library and the book store. The cook books have been really helpful with planning my menu for tomorrow.
I had to buy Isa & Hope’s now Vegan Pie in the Sky book. It’s beautiful and totally yummy. Not for those allergic to nuts, though. Nuts are used a lot for the creamier pies. They all look delicious. First on the list is pumpkin, of course.
Then there is Nava Atlas’ Vegan Holiday Cooking. Beautiful recipes divided into sections by holiday. It’s really fabulous, the photos are delicious and recipes look really good. I have picked a couple for tomorrow from it as well.
At the library I found, Clean Start by Terry Walter, after reading about it here. Another beautifully laid out book, divided into sections by season. I am looking forward to diving into some of the recipes in here.
Uncertainty:Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, by Jonathon Fields is about taking that huge leap of faith to follow your dreams. I haven’t read much yet, but it certainly is inspiring. If I could just tack on another 2 hours to my day, to just read, that would be really helpful! There is a huge waiting list for this book at the library, so I have to read it before it is due, because I won’t be able to renew!
I have really been into whole, vegetarian foods lately, but occasionally I like to indulge in something like coffee with a good creamer. Now, I have had only 4 or 5 cups of coffee in the last six weeks (which is really good for me), so when I have a cup, I like it to be creamy, sweet and delicious. Lucky for me, I received some Good Karma Creamers in the mail to sample. Their website states the benefits to be: Organic, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Non Dairy, Trans Fat Free, Vegan, Supports Green Farming. I am here to report that they deliver in creaminess, taste and I love that they support sustainable agriculture. They probably don’t taste too much different than Silk brand, but they come in a larger size, and will be perfect for our non-vegan friends and family that are coming to visit for the holidays. The hubby and I gave these a big thumbs up!
Lastly, I just had to share my beautiful bowl of pomegranate seeds and some of my new favorite food blogs. They are all so beautifully done. I love reading them and getting inspired to make delicious food. mmmmm……
Have cake, will travel
Green Kitchen Stories
My New roots
Beauty that moves
Enjoy!!
Posted in Food, recipes, Reading
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