a needle & thread

i haven't
done much embroidery
in the past.
but it is kind of a relaxing
little project to take on.

a fish painting

i finished another painting
this past week.
i really like this one.

a baconator

bacon 'n' eggs.

for my niece abby -

she calls herself 

'the baconator'.

happy birthday silly girl!

a new medium

oooo clay.
i haven't worked with it much.
and i don't know
about actually sculpting.
but, i am having fun
making these beads
for a bracelet.

ok i went
a little crazy -
buying all the nice colors.
maybe i should
make a bunch of bracelets -
and open a shop on etsy?

anyone out there reading
have an etsy shop?
does it help pay for
your art supply addiction?

a trip to opus

i love opus.
it is my local
art supply shop.
i always
have to restrain myself.
but, yesterday -
i did come away
with a few treasures.
it is such a random
little purchase -
i'm sure
the cashier wondered -
what i planned to do
with this collection.

a bunch of beginnings

i have this
color/paint thing
down.
i love
the process of choosing the colors -
and finding cool ways
to get them onto
the canvas or boards.
and, i am loving
how they look.
they feel kind of stand alone.
but, i really feel
like i need to add
something.
something in the forefront -
a focal point -
a recognizable shape or image.
i'm stumped.
anyone have any advice?

a late one

i made
a few things
for the holidays -
but just never posted them.
i should start using
that schedule button more often.

scrap fabric trees

crocheted market bag

tiny canvas ornaments

a finished piece

i have
finally
finished a canvas -
from the bloom true course
i took last year.
there is more to come -
i plan to finish
all that i have already started.

a sloth

well, it is official.
i am lazy.
over the holidays
i didn't take out the camera
at all!
not one photo.
i mostly just acted like a sloth.
then,
hello new year -
and the kids
were still home -
all week.
so,
no getting back into a routine.
well this week -
i am hoping -
to get back on track.
so far
it is not working well for me.
there are so many things
i should be doing.
i hate that word.

i am promising myself

to be back soon -

to show off some of my creations.

i am aiming to make everyday.

good luck to me

a surgery

last week
russ had surgery.
his rotator cuff was torn -
from playing hockey,
and it needed to be repaired.
he is in pain,
and he is discouraged -
but he'll make it through.

we've had to
adjust our schedules,
and attempt to slow down
a bit.

we've decided
against a tree -
again this year.
but, i've still
decorated the mantel
the front hall,
dining room,
and porch.
and the candy advent calendar
is in full swing.
i've almost got my shopping done -
and will manage some baking today.

things are buzzing along quite nicely.