Thankful Thursdays

Well it is Thursday and time to reflect on what I am thankful for. 1.  My husband!  I had a really rough Tuesday (meltdown – think 3 Mile Island not Chernobyl).  He took our son with him to the store so I could have some Peace and Quiet.  He also brought me home a Venti … Continue reading →

Irrational Fears… Scary Things!

I know it seems I haven’t been doing much art work or crafty projects lately and part of that is true.  I actually am working on two projects for a competition that I can’t show pictures of until I am finished.  I once again promise that I am taking progression photos but it is like … Continue reading →

Shortbread Cookies

We (the kids and I) made Halloween Shortbread Cookies on Sunday.  I really wanted cookies so I pulled out my (very old) Betty Crocker cookbook (1960 – it was my grandma’s cookbook that she gave to me when I went to college).  This makes about 2 dozen cookies. Pumpkin, Bat, Cat, and Frankenstein Cookie Cutters … Continue reading →

Documentaries and me…

I admit on a regular basis I am a nerd (huge nerd) when it comes to history or other useless information.  When I was in college I did not have cable, so when I worked on pieces I started watching taped documentaries on random subjects.  It ranged from the Civil War to Baseball to the … Continue reading →

Colored Pencil Drawing…

So I am currently working on a colored pencil drawing for a contest at The Hive, for that reason I can not show progression photos on my blog (it has to be a surprise).  I can assure everyone I have taken progression photos of this painstakingly slow process.  I also thought this drawing would enhance … Continue reading →

Hmmm…. Homemade Clay (Paper Clay)

So I have been experimenting with different homemade clays because I really want to make paper clay.  I know paper clay is reasonable but the thought of driving to Michael’s makes my head hurt.  I also don’t want to order it because I will be really mad if I don’t like it. So I Googled … Continue reading →

Happy Pink October!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.  Early detection is key to survival.  Encourage the women in your life to get their mammograms, do their self breast examines and most important if they find something see a doctor! I know I … Continue reading →

Thankful Thursdays…

Wow, the last Thursday in September this month (year) has been flying, it is that time of the week to remind myself what I am Thankful for.1.  Rain, after almost two months of no rain I forgot how much I missed the sound of the rain lulling me to sleep at night.2.  Ken Burns documentaries … Continue reading →

Oil Pastel Hummingbird

It has been ten years since I have used my oil pastels and for some reason I needed to use them.  I pulled them out this week and literally blew the dust off of them.  The last time I used them I was single, no kids, lived in the ghetto, and would drink canned beer … Continue reading →