Day 3 - Theme: Body Part
Body Part
Monday, June 6, 2016
Germany - I've Been Everywhere Man, I've Been Everywhere (Almost) . . . .
It's Always Christmas in this German Town!
Rothenburg, Germany
Rothenburg, Germany
The Famous German Christmas Store!
I just love this photo opportunity!
I did pick up two hand crafted Nutcrackers for Christmas during our European vacation this past April!
Sunday, June 5, 2016
The Art of Writing . . . and Creating . . . Do You believe?
Do You Believe in Magic?
I seem to remember a song in my teen years that I would hear over and over again on the radio. I just loved to sing along to that song and the words were so powerful to me!
"Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart? The music is clearer whenever it starts. It's magic."
I DO believe in Magic.
Here's the thing though with Magic . . . it is really magic, or is it just . . . . .whatever!
When your art comes together for you . . . . is it you, or Magic? No, its not really Magic at all. No, no, but wait! Yes it is! I say it is! It is for me.
CONSIDER THIS: its just what happens naturally when you align yourself with the power of your purpose and the sparkle of your soul! The Magic already lives inside of you!
There - settled. I DO BELIEVE IN MAGIC! How about you?
(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).
(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Cockoo Clock from Germany
Hand made in Germany
Picked up this sweet purchase while traveling the Romantic Road in Germany last month!
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Every day in June 2016 Art Challenge AND Friday's Favorites!
DAY 2 - Theme: Within 3 feet of you
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Fridays Favorite is magical!
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Fridays Favorite is magical!
Sketch in Ink
Don't lever let anyone tell you that fairy tales are not real. I drink a potion made from magic beans every day, and it brngs me back to life!
Textile Art; Needle Work - T-Shirt Quilt
Needlework is another term for the handicraft of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. The definition is often expanded to include craft using a long and thin tool, such as crochet hook and tatting shuttles.
Before the free motion quilting was completed. This was my first T-shirt quilt and I absolutely love the way it turned out!
Thursday, June 2, 2016
The Art of Writing - YOU are a Creative Genius!
Of course writing is an art! In today's fast paced, high tech world, letter writing has just about died out. But I do it - I believe in it - and I love wax sealing and placing my H (for my last name) on the back of the envelope. Sometimes I add a pretty ribbon!
So here are some written words on YOU being a creative genius!
When you see that you are a creative genius, capable of creating anything your heart desires - then you will see that everyone also is a creative genius, capable of creating whatever their hearts desire.
(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).
(Taken in part from Andrea Schroeder, Grow Your Dream Wings).
Textile Arts; Needle Work - A Quilt
This is a twin size quilt made with the finest of fabrics from the local quilt store. I am a strong believer of supporting my community.
This quilt has been hand pieced and then free motion quilted on my Janome sewing/quilting machine.
When I see this quilt, which is daily because it currently resides on the back of my favorite chair in my living room, it makes me feel warm inside. It makes me think of Southern comfort - the warmness of the South; the hospitality we extend to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers; the different foods we prepare and the way we present them to those sitting at our table. Our openness and willingness to help those in need. And without forgetting our one most favorite saying: "y'all come back now, ya hear!"
My New Adventure - Art Journaling Book Two!
This journal is quite different from my Art Journal One which is a composition note book. This journal is a Mixed Media journal by Strathmore! You do not need anything much more expensive than this. As a matter of fact - just use a hard cover old book. You will need to tear out some pages because when you add your art work it will create a thickness.
I am also loving working with this one too!
I am very excited to see how these two journals come together and will be sharing some, not all, of my work. Like a good friend of mine tells me often . . . .Theresa, you do not need to share everything! BIG BIG SMILES!
My New Adventure - Art Journaling Book One
As usual I hardly ever do anything in a simple manner - so this also would include my new adventure into Art Journaling.
Instead of working on beginning one, I have decided to start working on two (of course)! Two very different styles!
Because I have just returned from France (including England and Germany) I thought this would be a wonderful way to explore art journaling! This book is an inexpensive composition book, mostly used with elementary school children. One can purchase these at your local dollar store.
Because the pages are very thin, it is suggested that you glue two together if you chose to paint on them with acrylic or markers. If you chose to use watercolors be sure to prepare the page properly to accept the watercolors. AFTER gluing two pages together, apply Absorbent Ground - the Absorbent Ground will make the paper act like watercolor paper~ Just a little something new I just learned!
If you are going to write in the journal - which these lines composition pages are perfect for then there is no need to glue them.
Another post for book 2!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Another Grumbacher Artist Trading Card Posting
Grumbacher Artisit Trading Cards
2 1/2 x 3 1/2
Watercolors
Theme: Artists' Choice
Monday, May 30, 2016
Grumbacher Artist Trading Cards
Grumbacher Artists Trading Cards
2 1/2 x 3 1/2 cards
Watercolors
Theme for this month's was "Coffee or Tea"
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Skinny Water
Skinny Water - and it tastes delicious!
1 lemon, 1 cucumber, about 10 mint leaves and a sprinkle of grated ginger root. The taste of this water will surprise you! It is delicious! Detox's the kidney and aids in the relief of inflammation! Keep it ice cold in the fridge! Will keep for days. Just keep adding more water to the pitcher.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Y.U.M.M.Y.
Made this to pour over some homemade frozen vanilla bean yogurt! Super simple! 12 oz of fresh or thawed frozen raspberries. White granulated sugar to taste, and a pinch of orange zest. Because I love orange zest - I used more than a pinch - so add the zest to your taste. Throw it all in a food processor and mix up well. I use a mini food processor. I do have a larger one but its just too big to bother with. Will go great on ice cream or pancakes!
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