to everyone who has entered the OWOH giveaway so far. i am so happy to have met you!
this afternoon around 4:30
the living room was a MESS...
henry checked out his viewfinder/target giftcard from auntie...
records were played...
playmobil guys were rescued and taken to the hospital...
and that's about it.
henry checked out his viewfinder/target giftcard from auntie...
records were played...
playmobil guys were rescued and taken to the hospital...
and that's about it.
something out of nothing
josh and i were talking a little bit last night about the similarities and differences between our hobbies and interests. one thing is certain: we both have creative energy, which needs to be exercised on a regular basis.
he is into vintage cars and motorcycles. while i appreciate and love his work, i can't see the same potential in a box full of parts and have a hard time being truly excited about his finds. i am always happy and excited for HIM, but not necessarily for the bits and pieces themselves.
for example, this is his model a roadster, which i love and can't wait to ride in once it's finished...
this stuff on the other hand?
scrap metal, as far as i know. he would tell you differently, though.
he also might tell you that the items below are most likely headed for the recycle bin and has a hard time getting excited about all of the bits of paper and stacks of fabric in the house...
what is interesting is that as different as our hobbies and creative outlets are, they are intertwined because we participate in each others work. he is the one who bought my first two mini sewing machines and started what is now a collection of them. he is also happy to sit and look at all of the nice comments left on my OWOH post with me. likewise, i am genuinely happy to listen to his ups and downs building the new engine or hunting down parts for a motorcycle. hotrods show up in my work quite often and if he wants to borrow my fancy camera to take pictures of his projects? no problem. as long as he doesn't mind carrying a camera with a pink and yellow ruffled strap. (he doesn't).
so i am asking, does this
and this
plus this
and this
make any sense at all?
absolutely.
he is into vintage cars and motorcycles. while i appreciate and love his work, i can't see the same potential in a box full of parts and have a hard time being truly excited about his finds. i am always happy and excited for HIM, but not necessarily for the bits and pieces themselves.
for example, this is his model a roadster, which i love and can't wait to ride in once it's finished...
this stuff on the other hand?
scrap metal, as far as i know. he would tell you differently, though.
he also might tell you that the items below are most likely headed for the recycle bin and has a hard time getting excited about all of the bits of paper and stacks of fabric in the house...
what is interesting is that as different as our hobbies and creative outlets are, they are intertwined because we participate in each others work. he is the one who bought my first two mini sewing machines and started what is now a collection of them. he is also happy to sit and look at all of the nice comments left on my OWOH post with me. likewise, i am genuinely happy to listen to his ups and downs building the new engine or hunting down parts for a motorcycle. hotrods show up in my work quite often and if he wants to borrow my fancy camera to take pictures of his projects? no problem. as long as he doesn't mind carrying a camera with a pink and yellow ruffled strap. (he doesn't).
so i am asking, does this
and this
plus this
and this
make any sense at all?
absolutely.
One World One Heart GIVEAWAY!!!!
I am so excited to be participating for the very first time in the One World One Heart (OWOH) giveaway! Do you want to know how it works and have the chance to win something fun? GREAT!!!! Here are the details...
First, for more information on the OWOH gypsy caravan, click here:
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Second, please leave a comment in the comments section of THIS POST by 3 p.m. PST on February 11, 2009 to be entered in a random drawing to win the prize package below. After 3 p.m. on that day the comments will be closed and one winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced on the morning of February 12, 2009. Please include either a link to your blog or your email address in the comment so that you can be notified if you are the winner.
The prize package includes:
1 paper kit, which includes the following (click on each photo to enlarge and see detail):
3 - 12"x12" Amy Butler for K & Co scrapbooking papers
3 - 12"x12" Making Memories scrapbooking papers
3 - 12"x12" Martha Stewart Craft vellum scrapbooking papers
2 - 6"x8" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
4 - 4"x6" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
4 - 4"x4" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
2 - scalloped edge cement colored notecards from Paper Source
1 - celery colored matchbook card from Paper Source
6 - Allison Cole birdie sticky notes
1 - Allison Cole birdie postcard (in one of three designs--chosen by me)
1- large "Special Delivery" envelope by Papaya
1 - "binder paper" hang tag by Every Jot & Title
1 - pink & green floral hang tag by Every Jot & Title
1 - letterpressed hang tag (design chosen by me)
5 - pink "Admit One" tickets
1 - sheet white reinforcement labels
1 - 12 yard spool of red & white bakers twine
1 - yard od rainbow colored hemp twine
3 - small wooden clips by Cavallini & Co
8 - small brads (2 each of 4 colors)
2 - color copies (front & back) of handwritten French letter from 1807
2 - color copies (front & back) of antique French postcards
1 - color copy of antique French playing cards
1 print on archival paper of my original painting, I Dream Big...
1 set of handmade fabric covered pushpins...
and most likely (ok, definitely...) a few surprises.
I hope you take the time not only to enter, but to check out the OWOH website and explore the blogs of everyone participating this year. This is a great way to see what other people are doing creatively and to make some new connections.
UPDATE:
the giveaway is officially closed to new entries. thank you to everyone who entered, and please check in tomorrow morning for the announcement of the winner!
First, for more information on the OWOH gypsy caravan, click here:
Second, please leave a comment in the comments section of THIS POST by 3 p.m. PST on February 11, 2009 to be entered in a random drawing to win the prize package below. After 3 p.m. on that day the comments will be closed and one winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced on the morning of February 12, 2009. Please include either a link to your blog or your email address in the comment so that you can be notified if you are the winner.
The prize package includes:
1 paper kit, which includes the following (click on each photo to enlarge and see detail):
3 - 12"x12" Amy Butler for K & Co scrapbooking papers
3 - 12"x12" Making Memories scrapbooking papers
3 - 12"x12" Martha Stewart Craft vellum scrapbooking papers
2 - 6"x8" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
4 - 4"x6" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
4 - 4"x4" handmade papers (may vary slightly from those shown)
2 - scalloped edge cement colored notecards from Paper Source
1 - celery colored matchbook card from Paper Source
6 - Allison Cole birdie sticky notes
1 - Allison Cole birdie postcard (in one of three designs--chosen by me)
1- large "Special Delivery" envelope by Papaya
1 - "binder paper" hang tag by Every Jot & Title
1 - pink & green floral hang tag by Every Jot & Title
1 - letterpressed hang tag (design chosen by me)
5 - pink "Admit One" tickets
1 - sheet white reinforcement labels
1 - 12 yard spool of red & white bakers twine
1 - yard od rainbow colored hemp twine
3 - small wooden clips by Cavallini & Co
8 - small brads (2 each of 4 colors)
2 - color copies (front & back) of handwritten French letter from 1807
2 - color copies (front & back) of antique French postcards
1 - color copy of antique French playing cards
1 print on archival paper of my original painting, I Dream Big...
1 set of handmade fabric covered pushpins...
and most likely (ok, definitely...) a few surprises.
I hope you take the time not only to enter, but to check out the OWOH website and explore the blogs of everyone participating this year. This is a great way to see what other people are doing creatively and to make some new connections.
UPDATE:
the giveaway is officially closed to new entries. thank you to everyone who entered, and please check in tomorrow morning for the announcement of the winner!
Shop update
A few months ago I pulled everything from my etsy shop and rented a small booth at an antiques shop downtown. After much thought I decided to pull everything out of the retail location and return to etsy. The remaining items will be returning to etsy, and I'm excited to be back!
Martha pom pom kit
I know I'm a little late on this trend, but this morning I made these tissue paper pom poms from the Martha kit. They ARE a bit high school gym decorated for the dance (which Josh was quick to point out), but I love them!
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