Some day soon I need to get back to creating my art in the middle of the day, not starting late at night! I’ve just had a lot of appointments and errands stacked up over the past week, which threw me off course.
Here are two pretty bookmarks cut from another paper collection; they are too tall to go into my “Dream” album, so I will use them in another project. The have blank card on the back, so they could even be written on. EnJoy!
Dream Bookmarks
I went to see my naturopath today and was given some new recommendations for supplements, always a good thing. Then I had a meeting with my beloved Sufi teacher, and it was time for an early dinner!
I did not get started on art until late evening again, so here is the start of a mini journal cover, made from a recycled vanilla box and some fabric samples. I love these greens! Enjoy the creation so far.
I did not know how challening it would be to actually create something every day, and be consistent! I went to get a treatment from my chiropractor, then shopped for groceries and picked up some books at a Little Free Library near me.
Had a very early dinner, then got on my Artists of Toastmasters Virtual Tea Party at 5:30. That was fun! I gave a brief history of tea, shared some excerpts from my unpublished cookbook, and showed off my teapot collection. (I now have 10! See photo below–I forgot one in the arrangement)
I also spent over an hour sorting through piles of paper on my desk, tossing things and organizing in my search for 2 particular documents, which never did show up. Ack! So it was very late when I suddenly remembered that I had not created anything and I was needing something quick and easy again.
I decided to make another collage from paper scraps and bits and bobs; it’s a little weird and I kind of like it. What do you think? The silver circle in upper left is the seal from a jug of almond drink; I washed and dried it, then cut the outer edge with pinking shears. EnJoy!
I did it! I took a leap of faith and made the deposit on the Air-bnb room in NC, trusting that I’ll quickly manifest the rest of the money for my trip and for a couple of bills. I see myself going on this trip with ease and flow, fully resourced and Divinely supplied. Thank you Goddess! So be it.
Today I finished laundry, shared tea and laughter with a friend, and received a delightful massage this evening. My therapist makes house calls, too! Yesssss! I AM so blessed.
Here is a beautiful clutch I made from a small paper bag covered with silk fabrics, lace and pearl trims. If you wish to purchase this clutch bag, visit the listing here in my boutique. EnJoy!
Lace and Pearl Clutch 9.25″ x 4.5″ $35.00
It took me a long time to figure out what to create, and I finally got something made tonight! Two somethings, as a matter of fact!
The first is pen, pencil or eyeglass holder, made from a recycled cardboard tube that I covered with paper. The bottom is closed with two circles of card, covered with pink felt inside and out. I added some pretty lace to the top edge.
The second item is a little bag I made from recycled wrapping paper! Another idea I got from Pam of the Paper Outpost. Thank you Pam!
I took my car to my mechanic to find out where the new oil drip is coming from (he just did 2 big repairs for that!), but he could not tell without de-greasing everything. So I’ll go back next week when he can power wash and find the source of the leak. Sigh.
Other excitement for today: we had a thunderstorm with lots of hail! Quite wild and loud! Fortunately the power stayed on, and the storm was short-lived.
I was able to purchase extra miles and pay for my plane ticket today, check! Now I’m raising funds for the rest of my trip to North Carolina, and would appreciate any and all sales or donations. Check out my boutique here and my GoFundMe campaign on this link.
Here is my little creation for today, a sweet notebook to put into the Dream journal I’m building. EnJoy!
I did a lot of other things today, not much art! Here is a tiny notebook I made from a recycled, folded tag from an LED lightbulb I bought. Measures just 2.75″ square! I love this paper collection, Voyage Beneath the Sea from Graphic 45. Enjoy!
Hard to believe this is the 8th day already! I had fun with another artist friend who came over for lunch and creativity; she pushed me to get my project done for today. Thank you Abigail!
I tallied up my costs for the trip East in 3 weeks and need to bring in $1,550 (including a couple of extra expenses for this month)! So the more art sales the better! Please visit/shop my boutique and share the link with all your friends, too. Thanks!
Here is the fourth page for the little album I’m creating. Enjoy!
Wow! It’s more challenging than I had expected to get something made every day! Lots going on in my life, so I’ve been a bit distracted these past few days. Here is a tiny journal I made with scraps from the Hortensia Album I created a few weeks ago.
On another note, I have some very exciting news! I’m traveling to North Carolina in 3 weeks to interview for a position at a retreat center in Boone, and to explore nearby towns and determine if I want to relocate to NC! So I’m needing to sell as much art as possible, as soon as possible, to pay the extra expenses for my trip!
Please visit my boutique and shop shop shop! Thank you in advance for any and all purchases to help me meet my goal.
Oooh, I almost forgot to post this evening! I spent the day showing some art to the person who runs a local boutique; we are negotiatig to see if it’s a good fit for my art, so no sale there yet. And, I met another friend after, who purchased two items from me! Rah!
This evening was my Artists of Toastmasters meeting; we have a regular meeting the first Monday of every month, and the rest of the weeks we create and talk together! So I made this next page for my journal; it’s needing embellishments and I’ve run out of steam! Enjoy!
Fiber Fancies 