My Minutia

Coloring on canvas

That's what I can't seem to stop doing lately. Coloring...adding color with papers, paints, stains and so on. Layers and layers of it.

 

Here's a side view:

 

The colors are so great in our kitchen, which is mostly white/off white and some neutrals. A bit of sunshine! Makes me happy.

I still haven't put any Easter decorations out yet. Yikes, I'm behind on that, but it means I will have to put some of these canvas' I've been making away, and I'm not ready to do that just yet. I need to get on it though, Easter is just around the corner. It's sorta sneeking up on me!

Okay, off to run errands on this sunny day, enjoy your day! Make the most of it!

 

Vivid

That's where my mind travels lately whenever I whip out the paints and canvases. A place called Vivid. Where colors mingle freely and play off of one another.

 

This is a big canvas, it's 11x16. So many layers. Yum.

 

This vintage little poem is so great in the corner...

This canvas, is like a breathe of Spring. The other day I saw the greatest polka dot planter...wanted it, didn't get it. But now, I think I like this one better!

 

Here's a few close ups.

Love the "joy" definition on the left. Which is exactly what I get when I look at this piece! Hope that your day is full of joy and color-rich experiences!

 

P.S. Congrats to our daughter for winning 3rd place in her GVU Graphic Arts Design Competition! She entered the greatest illustration!! I wish I had it on my computer still, but I don't. Shoot. Maybe she will send it to me so I can share it. She competed against the entire Graphic Arts Department and she is only a sophomore. Those upperclassman are pretty tough competition when it comes to graphic design! We are so proud of her!

 

The Tags

Thought I'd share a few things I've been working on lately. I've been really into the layering and the colors! It's been much warmer here lately, and I know it's not Spring, yet, but it's close...so close. This tag reminds me of the natural, subtle colors of Spring.

 

Then I get all crazy and excited at the mere thought of Spring...and my hands start grabbing all things colorful. That ever happen to you? Soon, I'll have some colorful goodies on the website to share with you! Hopefully by the end of the week!

 

The Soul Restoration Workshop I'm taking has us making many things. The Quote Cards (or in my case, tags), are my favorite. Here are a few I've done. They are all connected on a 7 Gypsies Binder Ring.

 

 

 

So, as you can see, I've been having fun in the tag department! Sorta like the ATC's people used to make. Well, maybe people still do? They are small and a great size to work with, and connect, and add to things...oh how I love pretty tags!

 

Making my own sunshine

Hope you are warm where ever you are! It's been unbearably cold here this week.  I think our high temp yesterday was 3 degrees?! Eeks! So I've been staying inside as much as possible...and playing. Here's a few tags I've done.

 

Craving bright colors! Again! Really tired of all of the whites...everywhere, so I'm going the opposite direction, and it feels great. Playful, cheery, warm...like a sunny day.

 

Hopefully I'll have a few new things to share in my shop soon! So excited about some new provisions I've been working on. Just need more time in the day, right?!

The Take Heart E-Workshop is nearing an end. That's hard to believe! If you are searching for last minute Valentine Ideas or in need of some creative blasts, you can still check it out and subscribe here!

Before I run off, just had to share a sweet Lilly photo with you. She just got back from the groomers and is looking so dapper and smelling like marshmallows!!

 

 
Make it a great day!

 

All My Heart

Check out the mini book for my Take Heart E-Workshop. I have had a major crush on some of the products in the scrapbook industry for a few months now. Was dying to make this book!

 

(c. Teresa McFayden)

Hope the subscribers like it! We've been having a blast with all of the projects in the E-Workshop! It's half way through, but you can still subscribe. Creating and getting inspired is the BEST cure for these cold and miserable Winter days.

This morning the roads were really icy here, totally not fun to drive on. Tonight and tomorrow...snow! Lots of it...again!

 

 

Rambleness on a Monday

Hooray for Monday, and it's a snow day! No school! And I know what we're having for dinner tonight, because we planned ahead and shopped before the snow came! Good feeling to have all that out of the way, and not have to go out into the snow today. Although I would really love to bake a chocolate cake today. But I need buttermilk for the recipe, so, hmmm. Maybe tomorrow. Oh dear, where was I?

 

Doing some projects I've been wanting to do, hooray! More on that later.

The Collected Kits are shipping out today! I think their packaging turned out cute. The little tag could be used later on something! Even made a few extra for myself.

 

Got a few shots of our little snow shoveler. He was excited to do it!

 

 

These were taken yesterday, there's way-hey-hey more snow out there now. He's got good form though...I'm betting he will be a pro at this by March. :)

 

P.S. I'm still thinking about that chocolate cake. Just might have to venture out for that buttermilk.

 

Today I'll create something beautiful

The Collected Quotes Kit is now available on my website, over here!

 

 (long time favorite quote)

There are extra blank pages in the kit, so you can add your own favorite quotes. Thought that'd be a good idea, so I added those.

Hope you will go check it out!

Getting the new year calendar spruced up.

So I've been prettying up my new Moleskin calendar with some washi tapes. Before I go into that though, let me back up and say I'm so bummed that Andrews McMeel doesn't do the gorgeous Greg Johnson Day calendars anymore. They were so beautiful. I've used them for 3-4 years now, so making the switch wasn't easy.

I know people are ga-ga over Moleskin journals, so thought I'd give one a try.

This is a weekly calendar. I like that the right side is blank, so I can make my own lists and fill in all my stuff to do that week. Good size, approx. 5x7ish. The paper is a bit thin, but it will be fine for a regular calendar. The tapes I'm using are thin too, so it's a good match.

A few Washi tapes on my desk:

The ones on the left aren't washi tapes, they are more like masking tape and are from 7 Gypsies. The two on top in the center stack are adorable and sadly I don't know where I got them. The two printed ones in the right stack are tissue tapes by Tim Holtz. Num. The solid and thin striped ones are washi tapes are mostly from Etsy.  Pretty Tape is a good source for them.

Anyhoo, as you can see there is lots of partying going on around here this week. Fun fun fun!!

I was at the Hallmark store this week and even found their version of decorative tape.

It's wider than the others, but it will be fun to use as gift wrap embellies!! Cute!

 

P.S. Thank you so much for the prayers and well wishes for my Step Dad. He is still in the hospital, but he seems to be getting better and stronger every day. He is still not "out of the woods" yet, but we keep praying for a strong recovery! My Mom said he is running his business from his hospital bed...so him!

 

Because the military look is IN

The fashion world has welcomed military inspired look lately. I've been a fan for years, like peacoats and leather bomber jackets in college and my forever love affair with military medals. This necklace was inspired by such:

 

Love the medal, and the colors, too. The Medal of Honor Necklace can be found here.

This necklace is yummy, too:

 

Time Flies necklace can be found here! This one is similar, but has turquoise and grey topaz rosary beads:

 

Mighty Flight Necklace can be found here. These are long necklaces and are great to help elongate your stature...elongate is another word for thin....ahem. I like that a lot. There are other necklaces worth peeking at, too. Hope you like!

 

Oh Amy!

Hey, have you seen what my dear friend Amy Powers is up to lately? She's got something truly wonderful to share:

Inspired Ideas Holiday Issue

Prepare to be amazed!! It is packed with cuteness and inspiration for the very special time of the year...Christmas!

Here's what you will find in her online publication from me:

 

 

Is that an Advent calendar? I know...I know...I vowed to never make another one after I did them a few yaers back. This is one has surprises inside it. I hope you like it!

Be sure to stop by Amy's blog and tell her how much you love her Inspired Ideas Holiday Issue!