or Life Book 2014 HERE
or Life Book 2015 HERE
or Life Book 2016 HERE
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Life Book 2018 March Lessons
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Astoria Rocks
Astoria Rocks is a thing around here - there's even a Facebook page devoted to these decorated pieces of stone. I painted my first rock today.
A friend recently lost her dog, Bear. She has asked friends to paint rocks in honor of Bear. So here's my first rock painting attempt, with my own twist:
A friend recently lost her dog, Bear. She has asked friends to paint rocks in honor of Bear. So here's my first rock painting attempt, with my own twist:
Gesso layer
Printed a photo of Bear on Artist Transfer Paper, then ironed to fabric
Adhered the fabric to the rock with heavy gel medium
Adding detail
Friday, February 9, 2018
Life Book 2018 February Lessons
Sunday, February 4, 2018
I’m trying to put things in perspective today. First of all, I’m happy that I’m keeping up with the Life Book 2018 lessons thus far (just waiting for some hard pastels to finish the current lesson), but discouraged that I was only able to complete a fraction of 2017 and 2016 lessons – less than half of them.
For that reason, I hadn’t bound those years. I had this compulsive idea I wanted to bind them in order of the lessons – and of course since some were missing I felt paralyzed.
So I pulled out all my Life Books since I joined in 2013. Not too shabby! I completed ALL lessons in 2013 and 2014, and about ¾ of those in 2015. This week I bound 2016 and 2017, even though they’re not complete and not “in order.” I will add to them as I finish the back-log of lessons.
I’ve also decided to back my 2018 pages as I finish them. It’s really time-consuming to do it at the end of the year, especially when I'm so excited to get started with the new year's lessons. I’ve always chosen to ring-bind my books, because I like the option of removing pages if needed (to scan, display, or whatever).
Seeing this body of work reinforces to me that ANYTHING I produce is so much better than not being creative at all.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Life Book 2017 December Lessons
Monday, January 8, 2018
Life Book 2018 January Lessons
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Friday, December 29, 2017
Whew! Finished a Santa Doll in the Nick of Time
Last year I made a Santa doll for my eldest son and his SO. Which, of course, means I need to make one for my youngest son and his family. I've just finished, and with no time to spare as we're celebrating our Christmas tomorrow.
This is "Reindeer & Santa" from a pattern by Karen Nieforth of B&K Creations/Primitives Collections. When not seated, this Santa is about 17 inches tall.
Now to find a suitable box and get him wrapped and under the tree.
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Merry Christmas!
You know, I'm getting pretty good at Photoshopping these vintage cards to tidy up the borders, and removing defects and watermarks. Thought I'd better post this today, as hubby and I'll be working tomorrow.
We'll celebrate our holiday next weekend. Hope the weather cooperates, with minimal snow and ice over the coast range.
I'd love to be able to sew a Santa doll for a family member, but the week will be quite full. Most of the shopping is done. This is the first year I had a day to send out Christmas cards, only to find that the box of "30 handcrafted cards" contained just that. No envelopes - so special ordered some that arrived yesterday. Very frustrating.
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