Say What? For those of you who do not knit, DPNS may be a new word. It's actually an anacronym for Double Pointed NeedleS. These are knitting needles which have points on both ends (instead of just one end) and are only about 8" long. I LOVE working on DPNS! They are used for knitting … Continue reading On My DPNS
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A Return to December…
Aisle 5 They stood around, the three of them as I came beside for ‘matoes. Loud and boisterous they spoke of them- this generation’s pathos. “They don’t know what work is! They’ve never had to do it! Plow the back forty, bail the hay, clean out the barn, all in a day!” I stood there … Continue reading A Return to December…
Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Oh my goodness, I am just tickled pink to offer this little booklet to you! It's my first "zine" which I'm calling an Art Zine since it's a compilation of my drawings, paintings, and writings, some of which is from my blogs, Drawn2Life and Drawn2Be! and some of which has never been seen on either … Continue reading Baby Step #10: A Zine of My Own
Trees are for Climbing
There are times, as a mom, you feel as if you've been privileged to witness something magical and transformative in your child's life. Such was the case last Sunday when Maddie and I ventured out to our neighborhood park. Over the years, we've often gone to the park. We swing a bit together. I sit … Continue reading Trees are for Climbing
Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
How an idea comes to life... 1. A shape pops into my head. Pyramid! 2. A question follows on its heels. How can I make that shape in knitting? 3. Paper & folding ensues. Ahh...so that's how! 4. Another question pops up. What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5. Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Birthdays as a kid were always a celebration...as they are and have been in my own family. Sometimes we refer to our Birthday Month since the celebrating often gets sprinkled throughout the person's birth-month. My idea for these Birthday Boxes was to offer something to be sent to loved ones in the mail...a celebration in … Continue reading Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday I stopped in my hustling-n-bustling to watch and listen to my youngest practicing piano. It was a must-be-drawn moment. I find myself saying Just Yesterday a lot. "Just yesterday, you were yay-high." "Just yesterday, you used to say Wavy-blue instead of Navy blue." "Just yesterday you called your brother Warnie, 'cause William was … Continue reading Just Yesterday
A Wonder-Ful Evening
Hang onto your hats...fasten your seatbelts...be prepared to feast your eyes on some incredible artwork by the students of Redeemer School. Our music teacher's wife took these photographs and wow! They are works of art in themselves...so... The evening began quietly as parents and students attended a brief meeting. Artfully delicious food awaited... Windows and … Continue reading A Wonder-Ful Evening
Baby Step #2: Wonder!
A new print for my Etsy Shop! This one is titled, Wonder in the Weeds. You can read the posting that went along with it HERE. The watercolor painting was created eight months ago and since then I've been humbled to hear of how this little image has encouraged many of you. Life certainly has … Continue reading Baby Step #2: Wonder!
Drawing & Emotion
One morning last week, I made this drawing in the early hours. I usually write before dawn, before anyone is up. These journals do have doodles and drawings woven in and around the words. But on this particular morning, I pulled out my somewhat-neglected-of-late sketchbook...and drew. It didn't matter WHAT I drew...just that I put … Continue reading Drawing & Emotion