Fishing For Fabric : Mixed Media Mail Art

Fishing For Fabric : Mixed Media Mail Art

  Couch Talk   I sat at my sewing machine for the first time in a month today and it felt great to be sewing. We are supposed to be going to the beach next month and I realized my daughter has no shorts. Today,…

Give Me Some of that Wild Salt Air : Mixed Media Layout

Give Me Some of that Wild Salt Air : Mixed Media Layout

  Couch Talk   The most significant thing to happen this last week was finding my lost moisture meter. I purchased it from Amazon and it is a fabulous tool for keeping in touch with my plant’s soil needs. I lost it for several weeks…

Can I See Through Your Eyes? : Mixed Media Art Journal

Can I See Through Your Eyes? : Mixed Media Art Journal

  Couch Talk   Not much has changed since last week. I am still sitting in the same spot as the last time I typed, just on a different day. We spent some time this weekend preparing my garden for plants. We have had a…

Does Something Taste Fishy? : Mixed Media Art Journal

Does Something Taste Fishy? : Mixed Media Art Journal

    Couch Talk   Another week has passed and it is only the middle of April. It feels like June but that must be my socially isolated self talking. But seriously, am I the only one getting a bit antsy? For me, a lot…

Smoked Tea and Bookstores Make Me Want to Paint: Watercolors

Smoked Tea and Bookstores Make Me Want to Paint: Watercolors

  Bookshop In the Boonies   This year has certainly been a year of learning to breathe. I cannot remember having this many blog breaks since I started back in 2010. But I am learning to roll with it in the hope that time will…

Storing Up Cakes For the Future : Mixed Media Painting

Storing Up Cakes For the Future : Mixed Media Painting

  Books and Milk   I find myself struggling to make time for the things I want to accomplish. Motivation disappears after a morning of dealing with my sweet and sassy 3 year old. These days she keeps me busy with all sorts of things,…

One Can Never Have Enough Elephants : Mixed Media Tag

One Can Never Have Enough Elephants : Mixed Media Tag

Elephants   We have a bit of an elephant obsession in our house and I am always looking for more to add to our collection. My daughter loves elephants as well, especially Horton from Dr. Suess’s Horton Hears a Who. Carving this elephant stamp was…

Give Me Some Wild Salt Air : Mixed Media Art Journal

Give Me Some Wild Salt Air : Mixed Media Art Journal

Wild Air     For some reason I thought the start of school meant a slowing of schedule but so far it is not to be. Last week, I spent a few days shopping in preparation for our salsa making day. My hubby’s grandmother started…

Look and You Will See : Mixed Media Mail Art

Look and You Will See : Mixed Media Mail Art

  Blank Canvas   Lately, I have spent a lot of time looking around my house and pondering the clutter. Minimalism is taking off and despite its appeal, I find myself struggling to convert.  Not that I like clutter but I have always unofficially adopted…

My Books Are Like Gold : Mixed Media Art Journal Layout

My Books Are Like Gold : Mixed Media Art Journal Layout

  Summer Reading   Summer is finally here and the children are out of school. I am developing a routine for our days so we have some sense of accomplishment. Along with weekly library visits, we are observing a daily reading time. I will also…