Being Me-Truthfully

Being...

being me.

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Being me

I am grateful for the journey that life has taken me through.

Not the easy way...

no simple choices to make...

sacrificed more to get less...

made mistakes along the way...

have carried a very heavy heart...

felt the empty, cold, dark space, that fills your soul...

knowing... 

the only thing that could ever fill it up, repair the damage,

revive my soul... 

was being creative.

Making art!

Becoming my true "being".

Sharing my talents...

Inspiring others...

Filling the world with color...

Dancing with patterns & designs...

Playing with paints...

Giggling with textures...

&

Smiling with stitches.

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Wishcasting Wednesday- What do you wish to take a break from?

I wish to take a break from...

the city

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The fast pace of city life.

Crowed streets...
were everyone needs to get were they are going

NOW!
A break from large crows.
No one waves or says hello...
and if it does not effect them, 
they will not bother to care.

That is life in the city... they say.

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Because of the effect of not caring...

I get to see such things in our city

 that truly effect us all as a whole.

The litter bugs who do their job so well everyday!

OR

or some of our beaches

laced with trash.

Such a shame!

I do my part.

Pick up what I can, when I see it.

With a population of close to 

4, 000, 000

in Los Angeles alone.

We could do a lot more.

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It is very hard for me to find peace with the city life.

I WISH FOR A BREAK, MAYBE FOREVER!

I wish to be nestled in the woods

where silence surrounds me.

I place where I can create peace from within.

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Where I see more land & sea than buildings.

To inspire my creative side.

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Where all is respected

On all levels of life.

There is room for growth.

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A place stress free...

a place for my soul to rest.

Nifty-Thrifty Tuesday

First I need to

apologize

I did not post on Monday.

Matter of fact...

I stayed in bed, curtains closed, 

asked for everyone to be as quiet as possible,

turned my phone off, put my laptop off to the side,

and begged for mercy from God...

please make this

 M I G R A I N E!!!

go away.

I am not 100% better.

Compared to yesterday, I'm on my way.

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Now...

 onto something more uplifting and inspiring.

How about another Nifty-Thrifty project?

You can create your very own

Artsy House

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Sounds like fun?

then lets get started...

You can use any size milk carton.

I happen to have a creamer carton handy.

I've even thought about using the small lunch milk cartons

and creating a mobile.

(this would look adorable)

I created a mixture of liquid starch and water.

Cut strips of newspaper.

Dip newspaper into mixer and apply to milk carton.

Let dry!

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Next you will want to apply:

acrylic paint

vintage or scrap paper

Mod Podge

(no rules to being creative, add what you wish)

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My

Artsy House

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Enjoy yourself a nifty-thrifty day!

Watercolor Background- Transparent

Can we practice a similarity between...

people and watercolors?

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created by
April Cole

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Wouldn't that be great if people where transparent like watercolors...?

It's just a thought.

To be who we are at all times... without judgement.

As like watercolors that drip down the paper, will allow this process to take shape.

As human beings we respond to our surroundings.

We form a positive outlook, or perhaps an intense reaction to the elements that are present.

Likewise, watercolors will apply the same behavior... 

depending on what medium you apply it to.

Our lives can be filled with positive feelings, thoughts, and ideas that are bold; lively with color!

Other times in our life... they feel thin, worn out, and can easily be washed away.

We accept the transparency  of watercolors; knowing it is the amount of water we apply to this medium.

Shouldn't we accept that with our self and others...?

We could apply things to life much easier if only, we were more transparent.

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Enjoy a watercolor Saturday!

Friday's Lovely Links

I am thrilled that it is

Friday!

You know what that means...

 link love.

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Let's get started...

This blog is packed with hundreds of craft tutorials!

http://zakkalife.blogspot.com

Look at this adorable basket pincushion! 

CLICK HERE

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Next...

meet

Heather Smith

http://justlovelythings.blogspot.com

The title of her blog speaks for itself.

I am absolutely in love with this...

Fabric Scraps Tassel

which you see here in her studio.

CLICK HERE

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Lets not forget our coffee...

http://coffee-girl-crafts.blogspot.com

Meet Christina

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 YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE HER BLOG!

Take a look at these fantastic 

Art Journal Pages...

CLICK HERE

The Mini "Smash" Book

CLICK HERE

There is so much "eye candy" for you to enjoy...

you are going to be glad you paid a visit!

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Check out the wonderful

 free tutorials  

that are available on her blog too!

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Last but not least...

What do we all have

a passion for as creative people?

Live Your Art

http://www.liveyourart.net

Meet Casey

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What a wonderfully talented artist!

You are going to be thrilled you stopped by to visit her blog.

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Junk Mail Art Journal Tutorial

CLICK HERE

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I do hope you find some inspiration for these talented artists...

Enjoy them all.

Happy Friday!

Hydrangea Bliss- Altered Cardboard Project

 There is just something about...

Hydrangeas

In the summer time!

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Hydrangea Bliss

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Altered Book Project

page 14

"By plucking her petals, you do not gather the beauty of the flower."

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materials:

watercolor paper 96lb. 

watercolors

crayon-white

oil pastels

acrylic paints

scrap paper

masking tape

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Enjoy yourself a little hydrangea bliss!

Free Download

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A Very Happy Thursday To You!

Wishcasting Wednesday- What do you wish for this summer.

Just living is not enough...

One must have sunshine, freedom, 

and a little flower.

~Hans Andersen

I believe...

 summer allows us to have all of those elements mentioned above.

Those beautiful sunny mornings...

where just the sight of that green grass glistening 

lifts your spirit.

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Barbroute

To walk barefoot...

feel girly in a dress...

catch fireflies...

 dance in the moonlight...

Heather Leigh

and to be silly-hearted...

that is my sense of freedom!

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And heaven begins...

where you see a field of flowers that never end.

Enjoy a wishful summer!

What Story Does Your Hands Hold?

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I've realized at times...

I don't always notice what is on my hands.

As I leave out the door...

I got paint or ink still remaining, for others to see.

I could be ashamed...

I'm not !

My hands tell a story.

I am an artist, a creator, 

grow healthy vegetables for my family to enjoy, 

stitch a doodle, hammer, saw, and sometimes drill.

Yes...

these hands at times, can look a bit worn and over worked...

I am okay with that !

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What story does your hands tell...?

Enjoy your Tuesday.

Studio Updates-

Monday Madness...

- Thrifting - Altering Old Book - Creating - Book Order - Crafting -

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Over the weekend I was busy...

thrift shopping, yard sale searching, creating artful crafts, 

purchased a few magazines/with a coupon,

and 

received a book order form amazon.

Productive weekend indeed!

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Let's get started...

Found these books at a yard sale

for free!

They just wanted to get rid of them, imagine that!

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Rummaging through the thrift store, 

which is always super fun!

I came across these straw wreaths .25 each

These definitely can home with me.

Also...

found some muslin, cotton linen, and 

this beautiful black/white printed fabric.

I've got some great crafting ideas for all these treasures

stay tuned...

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First...

I recreated this project

Vintage Book Expanding File

CLICK HERE

materials:

old readers digest book

pocket size expanding file

decorative tape

tacky glue

acrylic paints

bubble wrap ( layering & texture)

plastic I.D. pocket & a tag

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Next...

I created this wreath.

Added this adorable wire heart that I created.

Thought it added a touch of sweetness! 

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Last...

Books & Magazines... 

how I simply adore them all !

I could swallow them up by the mouth full.

(HA,HAA,HAAA!)

Happy Monday!

What is on your plate for the week ahead?