paper paper cranes . . . .

"Make visible what, without you, 

might perhaps never have been seen."

~ Robert Bresson

 I cleaned out the storeroom yesterday 

and found a little creative inspiration on the shelves . . . 

photo challenge 1/29/16 . . . inspiration

 This is not a very good picture . . . but there is something about this tree lit up at night that I just love.  The picture below was taken earlier this month - I may have even posted it already.  

It reminds me that there is magic in this world . . . and if we look for it we can be inspired by that magic every single day.

some days are made for wandering . . .

Today . . . 8.11.15

I picked up a Day of the Dead votive candle today . . . and decided that I had painted on my skull enough to call it good.  I added a few rhinestone stickers and can't wait to decorate with it this October.  I picked up the candle holder at Pier1 this afternoon.  My friend had been in there and was anxious to tell me that they had their Fall/Halloween decorations out.  I hate that they rush holidays so.  Halloween decorations are my favorite, but I truly think August is way to early to have items on display.  Even worse . . .  there were Halloween decorations on display at Michael's in July.  Don't even get me going about Christmas.  I understand why they do this . . . but I do not have to like it.  I do like my new candle holder and my skull . . . and a few other things that I bought today . . . but I think I will wait until October to post about those.

This is my first week back at work after Summer Break.  I don't always look forward to going back  to work (which I believe is completely normal), but it also is always exciting to go back.  It doesn't matter that I am an adult . . . there is nothing like the first day of school . . . or the first day of Summer vacation.  I can't enjoy that first day of Summer vacation until we start all over again . . . . . 

I am busy, and a little tired, and motivated, and irritated, and regretting just a little bit not doing more work while I was off this summer, BUT . . .

•  I love being busy.  I actually function best when I am facing deadlines and working in chaos. 
• I have a husband who nags me to get enough rest when I get over tired.  I listen a little more than I used to.
•  The motivation just carries over into everything I do, whether I am at work or at home.  Who knows . . . I may paint my bathroom the week that school starts.  
• Irritated . . . yes, but that never lasts long with me . . . and it takes a whole lot to really bother me. 
• Regret . . . not even worth it.  I can't change yesterday.  

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . dark and still very warm

I am thinking . . . that today has been a great day.
I am thankful for . . . a husband who nags me to take care of myself - If only I would listen.
From the kitchen . . . rice bowls with pineapple chicken.  

I am wearing . . . cut off sweats and a cami

I am creating . . . the Day of the Dead skull that I just finished . . . and lots of art journal pages.

I am going . . . to stay up way to late tonight - I can already tell.

I am reading . . . Paper Cranes, by Cheryl Koenigs

I am hoping . . . that my wrist feels better soon.  I injured it about a week ago.  It actually feels worse even though I have been icing it regularly and keeping it braced.  

I am hearing . . . Dean Martin

Around the house . . . sleeping cat, shopping bags filled with Halloween decorations, candles & incense, a big pot of decaf coffee.

One of my favorite things . . . a small metal hanging sculpture I bought in Cambri (A heart with wings).  I need to take a picture of that.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . work, work, and more work

From my picture journal . . .

 PEACE!

Saturday morning inspiration . . .

"The imagination is a palette of bright colors.  You can use it to touch up memories - or you can use it to paint dreams."  

~ Robert Brault

 . . . just a reminder!

 Betsey Johnson kleenex boxes . . . love them!  They make me want to redecorate my bathroom . . . not a bad idea, but I think I will wait until this summer.

 . . . paper cranes (folded and waiting for quotes) - and another reminder!

 I found this little sewing box at a thrift store for only $5.  It is full of every color of thread that is probably too old to ever use . . . but it was one of those things that said "buy me."  

Tulip glitter from ilovetocreate

I have been wanting to play with glitter for a couple of weeks . . . but don't seem to get it done. 

I have some ideas . . . so maybe today will be the day.  

FEELING INSPIRED!

November 9th . . . Inspiration

What doesn't inspire me?  It seems like everywhere I look I find inspiration and my head is constantly full of ideas . . . things I want to make, things I want to do . . . ways to make a difference.  I am inspired by color, texture, people, words, nature, light, children . . . you name it. 

I am inspired by the amazing women I grew up with, by grandmother, my mom, and my aunts.  They had such an influence on who I am and what I like . . . and what I create.  I miss and love them all very much.

 

 

 

 

 

 I am inspired by God and I am inspired by the people I love . . . I believe in the strength of marriage, family, and friendships.  I am incredibly passionate about this . . .

 

I am inspired by these amazing little girls . . . There is so much I want to teach them and talk to them about.  I believe I try to be a better person because of them . . . they make me laugh and give me a whole new perspective on life.

PEACE . . . LOVE . . . INSPIRATION

 

 "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."  ~ Toulouse Lautrec