I have to smile because it happened. Laura and I ate, crafted, napped, watched the ocean and walked on the beach.
I did some hunting, too! I hunted shells and sea foam and sunsets! Here are some of my “captures.”
Aug10
About that beach trip
Tag Archives: images
Aug7
Freebies
Recently picked ip a couple of freebies at outdoor stores. They’ll be used for collage words and images, though the NC Wildlife mag is full of good info.
This is an American Woodcock, the bird that walks so funny. Not to be confused with a Wood Duck!
Aug5
New Punch!
It’s from Amazon, inspired by Becky Bokern.
The image is from a Land’s End catalog, a very good source of colorful images.
Notice, I folded the paper over to get a thicker surface to punch.
Jul31
Me and my Camera
We took a few interesting photos yesterday. A crepe myrtle preparing to shed bark, and…
Night time clouds and the “buck” moon.
Jul29
Further Along
From US-74 between Laurinburg and Lumberton, I took Hwy 41 to Lake View to show Laura this pretty place.
It’a pretty park with what looks like a spring fed lake. The trees in the water are cypress with dripping Spanish moss. I wish I’d gotten out to take more pictures. Maybe next time.
Jul27
On the first part of the journey…
I told Laura to find us a cool place to have brunch. She delivered!
This is on East Franklin St. in downtown Monroe, NC. As we approached, we heard bluegrass music blasting, but it was from a head shop two doors up. For a minute, we thought we were in Boone! (I think they call those dispensaries nowadays.)
East Frank was kitchy and cool, like the Common Market was in 2010 Charlotte.
On the way back to the car, there were painted sunflowers, some words of wisdom, and a tree with a butt!
We continued on our journey.
Jun10
In search of a shed…
The hubs says if we move back permanently from Charlotte to Millers Creek, we’ll need a shed to store some of our extra furnishings.
My sister-in-law, Pamela McLean, has a lovely studio she designed from a shed. In fact, I should visit, photograph and write about her and her studio sometime!
In the meantime, I’m thinking why can’t a shed be storage, now, and studio space, later?
I bought the current issue of Where Women Create mainly because of this:
and this
As you can see, the first photo shows the shed of the artist, Barbara Morrison. I love the “little schoolhouse” look of it!
The second studio belongs to Mary Jhun, the featured artist in this issue:
I love the window’s in Mary’s studio:
The storage underneath appears to be on castors, which seems smart.
In my art space upstairs in Charlotte,
I have two heavy display tables on casters. I bought them when JC Penney closed. If I ever get that space under control, again, I’ll share them.
Inside Barbara’s studio, the shelves on the right remind me that you can put little shallow shelves between studs.
I am fortunate to have a former student, Matthew Settle, who lives nearby and builds custom sheds. Look at his recent greenhouse/potting shed:
I think the inside space would be great for art and crafting, too, but I’m afraid I’d fry like a potato!
You can find Matthew at Upscale Structures on Facebook Marketplace and in N. Wilkesboro, NC.
The search for a shed marches forward!
Jun8
A Little Side Trip
This morning, Monday, I got ready and took myself to an appointment—-that is Wednesday! I had to laugh! I told the ladies at the check-in-desk, “Well, I’ll have to run home quick and take off this outfit!”
On my way out, a young girl complimented me on my earrings. I gave her the address of this blog, which also used to be my store page. I’ve got to get that back up and running, again, maybe on TeeDo?
Anyway, I was not too far from Barnes & Noble, so I treated myself to a couple of hours, there, all by myself.
I hoped to find an issue of Belle Amoire, a jewelry making mag, and Somerset Studio. An internet friend, Jon David Lowe, has been published in that one, in several recent issues. I often find Lorelei Hill Eurto in the former. I’ve been a fan of hers so long, I can usually spot her work immediately!
I found neither, but still managed to make a nice haul.
That collage kit was a nice price.
On opening, it seemed worth it, with 3 canvas boards and pages of stickers and images. There was no glue, that I could find, as claimed, but there was a nice roll of washi tape!
The other magazines were also sources of images and information, SouthPark being my favorite price, free!
Where Women Create is always a source of inspiration, and my guilty pleasure. Of course, like lots of things, the price had gone up.
There were lots of “Paper Love” and “Paper Paper Paper” issues in periodicals. I passed them up, for now. They seemed like clever and reimagined, pricey scrapbook pads. I have tons of paper.
I photographed some books I found interesting, but also passed up, even though they were in “Bargain Books” with the collage kit. (That kit had been marked down from $14.99 to $10.)
The books were sticker books and “sticker by number” books. I don’t know why I found them so appealing, unless it’s the puzzle quality. I did enjoy completing a sticker by number unicorn with my granddaughter, once upon a time!
When I checked out I had a $15 reward! A dandy trip!
Jun1
Last Minute May Collage!
Yes, it’s June 1, but I got it finished and posted to Makers of Mixed Media Art/Artists late last night. I’m just now blogging about it.
Prompts were food, label, arrow, scribbles, branches. The optional theme was still life. I call this, “What a Sandwich Needs.”
I spread that mustard yellow paint with a plastic knife!
May24
Shutterstock Time
Talk about a rabbit hole!
It’s almost time for my monthly Shutterstock subscription to roll over again. If I don’t choose 10 images to download, I lose them, and my money.
The problem is not finding 10 images, it’s choosing 10 images. The one above inspired a new collection category, “Color Combinations.”
That search took me down and around the rabbit hole! I chose the following image because it’ll make a great greeting card:
I check to see the artist’s name. This one is by Marish. I clicked her name to see what else she has that I might like. Down another hole. I found lots I like, but only chose two more:
Now, that’s only 4. I had chosen some others, earlier. Currently, though, my eyes are glazed and burning. Maybe I’ll share the others in a future post, maybe as part of a collage! I have purchased the licenses.