More Than a LITTLE Excited

Finally took my artwork and other little crafty projects to a shop today and the owner loved them all and took them all on consignment. Now, for many of you readers, this is no big deal as you already have had this experience...................BUT, for me it is HUGE!!!!!!! I guess I have such a need to feel some acknowledgement from others that what I create has merit. My dear husband is not a good judge as he thinks everything I do is brillant, bless his wonderful heart. And, after all, you can only make so many things for yourself and as gifts and then, they begin to pile up.

Now, my mind is whirling with possible projects for fall and Christmas.

So, here's to CREATIVITY of all kinds..............CHEERS!

Etsy Shop is OPEN!

Decided to break out into the big world and list some items on Etsy. So many talented people out there and it would be nice to be recognized. Besides artwork and crafty things, I will sell buttons too and perhaps a few other little bits and pieces that I find along the way.

It's All Black and White~~~and easy~~~~~

Take a forlorn little chest, some black paint, a few pages from an old discarded reference sized dictionary and good old Mod Podge with matte finish. Voila! With a little bit of time you have a new piece of artwork that says just what you want it to.

My methods: Take knobs off chest and paint black as well as the facing part behind drawers. Select pages and use Mod Podge like glue to adhere. I used pages with words and quotes about those words. If you look closely at the 2nd drawer, you can see my word "Possibilities". After the entire piece is covered, allow to dry overnight and give it all a finish coat.

 

Newest Artwork~~~Celebrating Lifes' Neutrals

This box contains elements of my life including actual pieces of handwriting from both of my grandmothers. The photos are not me, but are symbols, especially the little girl waiting on the porch and on the car. Waiting and cars both figure hugely in my life. There is a rolled up song sheet of one of my favorite hymns. The order and the neutrality of finding and organizing all of the elements was quite soothing and satisfying.

Just Jump Right In!

No, I cannot swim, but why not just plunge in to this blogging life anyway? After all, I DO LIVE with the perfect rescuer who can jump in and save me!

Life is short and I feel the need to leave my mark somehow.

More to come soon, of a creative, artful nature...........................