Out and about

Out to visit Julie's garden today. Lots of colorful zinnias...

Black-eyed Susans galore!

And back home to my Jack Be Littles. Looking Fall-ish around here!

New photo!

Here is baby boy puppy. He will be three weeks old on Monday. Walking, but wobbly.

Nek-Bonz

A very nice morning ride to pick up a beautiful collage that I purchased from a very nice art friend and a very nice visit too! Found another treasure there which I had to have. A "Nek-Bonz", a headrest accessory for your car that fits the gap between your neck and the headrest. Very comfortable! And it's attractive too in the shape of a big dog bone, with Soans' seal of approval. http://www.nekbonz.com/

Oh, Timber!

This morning it's off to the vet for Timber's annual visit. We'll be back home soon, Timber!

Workshop Day!

And now my little books have a home! A classful of nice gals! 9! Home now... and on to the next project.

workshop...

Working on a box sample for my workshop tomorrow. Mine will hold my little books of color that I made. Wording on the top of the box, "A Little Box of Books", taken from a magazine article.

I made some of the background paper by crumpling plain white paper, distressing it with "antique linen" Distress Ink and misting it with water.

I have several floral wrapping papers and some attractive unreadable handwriting on napkins and tissue that I added. Inside it tells of "small pleasures".

Rhinestones to add some glitz to the words "give sparkle to your spirit".

...and feet to change the box from functional to artistic.

A day at home today, and a day to continue working on some samples for my workshop on Wednesday! Collaged boxes to hold little books or special letters.



Watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics in China, that was taped for me, last night after getting home from dinner with my old friends. Wow! Amazing! I found myself making notes, just like my mother used to do, listing all the countries, that walked in the parade of the nations, making their footprints in the paint at the end of the walk. I loved seeing all the faces, each one so different and beautiful. Smiling faces. Wishing it could always be that way. I watched until I knew I better get to sleep and so I still have one more hour to watch.