i am still unpacking. i only have the office/scraproom left to complete - so close! i can't wait to have the remainder of the boxes unpacked and then i get to go shopping for some storage possibilities. love the container store & ikea. i need to get my scraproom organized for i have so many projects to do. a bit stressed but hopefully all will come together soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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September 20, 2005
September 11, 2005
Inspire...
I created this little matchbook (Fusion by Basic Grey) to showcase photographs that I took of some sunflowers - bought off the side of the road the other day. The flowers were amazing in color, but for this assignment, I converted them to b&w. I love the detail.
Lately, I've been stifled with my creativity and I am guessing it might have something to do with the stress!?! We are moving again and this is the first with all four little ones and one in school. However, today has been wonderful. I felt inspired and decided to play with some of the photographs in PS & I've been meaning to do something with my little matchbook from BG.
I miss the fine arts and I love scrapbooking and lately I'm trying to marry the two together. I'm totally inspired by altered journals and finally went a bought a new journal to alter. I can't wait to get my hands dirty and covered with paint or medium or something. I am one of the artists who likes to become one with her art - especially the supplies. grin....
Inspiration for me can be so overwhelming that I don't know what or how to express what's going on in my head. Visuals circle around and I literally feel like I've been on a merry-go-round spinning out of control. Sometimes it's little things that inspire me... everyday things... like my grandmother's old Fire King milk glass nesting bowls in bright red, green, blue and yellow or a home magazine like Country Living and even better the way the sunlight peers through the blinds in the morning.
I love that I am finally back in touch with my inner self. There for a while I thought I had lost her - that little girl who likes to play - create, draw and paint and just be silly. That in itself is another whole entry; but staying in tune with who I am and what gets me jazzed - the two help keep me on the right road to being inspired and loving my creative nature.
Well... I have rambled on enough. I hope that these pics are inspiring and provoke some inspiration and/or emotion for that's what it is all about. Creating and sharing.
puzzles...
while we wait for the moving truck to load and unload all these boxes, we've been playing! shot this pic of tate putting together a star wars puzzle {my kiddos are obsessed with star wars right now}. love sneaking shots of my babes especially when they have no idea. just deep in thought - and i love her look of serenity
. oh and you gotta love those rosy pink lips - all natural! what a beautiful girlie girl!
MOVING
We're in the middle of moving once again. Back into base housing this time! We haven't lived in base quarters since 2001. I have mixed emotions about this move. I love the camaraderie but I also love my privacy. Living in quarters sometimes feels like communal living. The kids will love it! So many little ones and kiddos to play with and we have a huge playground literally at our back door. Of course this will in the end drive me insane! AH!!! However, as always, we will make it our home - nice and comfy.
Time to redecorate - This part is fun! I am painting a set of four masonite boards each 12x12 in size something fun and eclectic for our new space. We have been hanging the same ole same ole thing and it's time for a change. Can't wait to mix it up!
This pic is of my little one, second in line, & myself. I shot it using the built-in timer. Just goofing off with the kiddos and all these boxes! We've been living with everything boxed up since Thursday. Tomorrow is the actual moving day. Finally!
September 09, 2005
DESIGN philosophy
Just playing around today. I should be working and being productive but I am feeling "stuck" with my creativity so I thought maybe I would lighten my mood if I played a bit. Just thinking of my principles and the philosophy of design for me as an artist. Here's what I came up with...
September 05, 2005
Too Spooky Cute! {Rusty Pickle}
I created this Halloween themed mini book for Ever After. I'll be teaching "Too Spooky Cute" there this month. I used the Rusty Pickle black 4x6 card keeper and Rusty Pickle Halloween papers. Other ingredients include: RP walnut stained office supply tags, alligator clip, clip-ons from Target, fabric - WalMart, ribbon - Ever After, Creative Imaginations foam stamps, MM eyelets, MM acrylic paint, distress inks, computer fonts and chipboard.
You can view the entire book under photo albums (look for "Too Spooky Cute" in sidebar) and also at 2Peas...
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=647813
Here's a peek...
September 03, 2005
My Little Fairy!
Just playing in the backyard after school this week. The little ones pulled out the costume box and played dress-up. Love to sit back & watch them & of course take pictures! A few snap shots of my fairy turned out well.
Egg Hunting - Rusty Pickle Style
YES! We went hunting in our suits - bathing suits that is! Gotta love southern california.
I designed this LO for a Rusty Pickle in-house monthly contest. Only requirement was to use a RP leather strip. I also submitted this LO to bhg.com (better homes & garden) magazine for an Easter LO submission call and it can also be viewed at 2Peas - www.twopeasinabucket.com.
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