Any good interior design magazine (or any magazine about creativity, art or craft for that matter) should check out the online blog scene, don’t you think so? The blog word, also called indie community, is huge and full of inspiration. Last week I got my favorite mag in the mail, it’s IKEA Family Live Magazine! […]
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Month: February 2009
My Own True Genius – Collage art – before and afte
I can’t contribute to the writing contest at Creative Portal because I don’t live in the US. The title of the contest is true genius and you can send in submissions until 15th of March, it should be a short essay (200-300 words) describing a time when you felt the genius of creative inspiration. And […]
Ordinary Sparkling Moments to Snap
I’m making tabs for my diary. Some photos from everyday life. The Diptych Project has inspired me to take more photos, and I’m finding I really enjoy the simple and just-as-it-is right now quality of life. I drew these illustrations of animals 16 years ago when my brother was born, to hang on the wall […]
Daily Poetry Writing
This is the only reality there is. If you can get it down on paper, in words, notes, or color, so much the better. Henry Miller Last year I did a small art piece for every day and called it Daily Art Cards. That was a way to get into the habit of creating art […]
When a tote is a cozy cat blanket
I got this cute tote for my embroidery stuff. Mom made it using a Gudrun Sjödén table cloth thrifted and cut up. I love the colors of my new tote! Pink, red and orange – the best combo ever! And green on the inside… Yummy! But my cat Smillis does not understand the concept of […]
I am just a simple scarf knitter
This is mom’s knitting hands; I love love love this photo! She inspire me, and I inspire her. She has just recently started to knit socks, inspired by all the socks I’ve made! She even knit me a pair of yummy red and pink socks! I wear them all the time as the floor is […]
Inspiration for writing Poetry in your Diary
I’ve read Diana M. Raab’s soft cover poetry book a few evenings now. I think it’s hard to say anything about the poetry itself, because poetry is so personal and sometimes even mystifying. Reviewing it is difficult. I like some of the poems as they make me smile, others I don’t even understand and some […]
Sea monsters, dronts and altered oceans
This is the newly thrifted book that I am working in as my Art Journal; I love these old books with thick sturdy pages, but I’m having a hard time finding new ones at the thrift shop. Where are they all hiding when I need them? I think the thrift shops might discard them because […]
A Mission Statement for your life
When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it. W. Clement Stone Inspired by Alex Shalman and his article The Socratic Method To Great Living (5 Simple Steps) I’ve written down what I consider to be the essence […]
Art journaling explorations with portion control
I believe that part of something is more interesting than the whole. It creates a sense of mystery, an engagement of the viewer to try to figure out what they are looking at. Michelle Ward January’s art journaling crusade was called shape up which I did with hearts, using a favorite shape in your Art […]
Reflect upon your blessings
Reflect upon your blessings, of which every man has plenty, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. Charles Dickens (this goes for gals too) Visit from the cutest and most stubborn cousin ever. Valentine lovely from dad to mom. Because everything in the window is so darn pretty. And having a […]
Fabric Notebook Cover – with lace & love
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren ♥ Many times we buy new notebooks because they have such cute fancy covers. […]