Let me first say that this time of year is when I am officially in hibernation. I don't have a "real" job, and I HATE the cold, so I'm basically a recluse. I always hated January and February, but more and more every year, these are fast-becoming my favorite months. I can PLAY!!
When I was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I saw this quote from Billy Joel--
"If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time."
Exactly!! I am so fortunate to be able to do what I love anytime I want, whenever I want. And for those of you who work outside of your home, and are not that crazy about your job, just know that you can come home and make time to do something that you love (no matter what it is). It, without a doubt, makes a big difference in your life.
So, getting back to what I was saying--I've been playing--painting papers--just as much fun as journal-making. It's very organic--no need to over-analyze, and I found that no matter how "ugly" these painted papers may appear, they ALWAYS look very cool when cut up and used for collage. This is only the start--
I'm planning on making as many color combinations as I can so I have a lot of different choices when I go to make a piece of art--also I can try out different techniques.
And speaking of new techniques, I just have to say--Martha, Martha, Martha--Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for introducing me to these, these, these!!
--Adirondack Color Wash Sprays. A month or so ago, on her blog and you tube channel, she demonstrated how she uses them. And of course immediately I had to run to my nearest online store and purchase them. But I haven't done anything with them until now.
Here's my first attempt--
So, getting back to what I was saying--I've been playing--painting papers--just as much fun as journal-making. It's very organic--no need to over-analyze, and I found that no matter how "ugly" these painted papers may appear, they ALWAYS look very cool when cut up and used for collage. This is only the start--
I'm planning on making as many color combinations as I can so I have a lot of different choices when I go to make a piece of art--also I can try out different techniques.
And speaking of new techniques, I just have to say--Martha, Martha, Martha--Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for introducing me to these, these, these!!
Here's my first attempt--
I love it, and if you want to see how it's really done, you can go HERE (part 1) and HERE (part 2) and you can watch her do her magic. She uses this technique for her journal pages and then she adds her mixed media art and her expert calligraphy work--sheer perfection! And Martha, if you're reading this, I love the cool tip with the paper towel roll. And if you you're all wondering what I'm talking about, go watch the videos.
PLUS........I've been busy making more necklaces for my Etsy shop. At my last craft show I sold two that I really liked alot, so I made 2 more with the same beads and the pendants that Kelly made for me.
I think she's so perfect for Valentine's day!
And I had one more Hippie pendant left--
These are all now listed in my Etsy shop!
So, I'm going to go now and play, but one more thing---a couple of posts ago, I mentioned that I could be on a Hoarder's episode. Well, if you get the A & E network and watch this show, just before it is Intervention, and you might just be seeing me on this show too. Please..........I can't stop eating these damn Christmas cookies!! I made a ton (on purpose) and I've given quite a few away, but I still have some left. And even though they're a bit stale (to say the least), I still can't stop eating them!
I need an intervention.....
