I'm taking a blogging break for a week.

Be well
Be safe
Be happy




Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Tag Tuesday

The theme is Vintage.

And some bag art. Coffee-dyed, distressed, stitched and mounted on mat board.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

I'm still here, except for Luiza in Canada [if you heard that Brazilian tidbit on the news, you know what I'm talking about.

I got caught up in the list of things I have to do before I take off on Friday, but I did make some tags.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

What to do with a vintage handkerchief in the Era of Kleenex

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Yesterday's WIP is now completed.

Worked on antique French linen.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Friday's child

 Work in Progress

Vintage French linen, coffee-dyed; transferred images.

 Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Foul weather.
It has 10 days to clear up before I travel.
Please.
Oh, please.

Acrylic on watercolour paper

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

[Drawing] practice, practice, practice.

Ghost unwilling to give up her favourite sofa.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Tag Tuesday

This week's tag on Tag Tuesday
The theme was White.

I cast this dollie in plaster some time ago. She came in handy today.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

New collage. This small book was authored by Mrs. Molesworth. That's what it says on the cover: Nesta by Mrs. Molesworth.

The inside covers were the perfect background for collage.

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Helping to spread the word

 Craftcation is a three-day indie business &  DIY conference featuring lectures and DIY workshops with leading industry professionals on art, craft and food-centered small business in Ventura, CA, March 22-25 2012. 

     Craftcation features more than 50 workshops, lectures and events led by over 30 presenters like Jenny Hart, Kathy Cano-Murillo, Cathy Callahan, Christine Haynes, Lauren Venell, Nicole Vasbinder, Aida Mollenkamp, Evan Klieman, Rena Tom and The Urban Craft Center.

     If you want to start, maintain or grow your indie business or take a break from your routine and learn new skills while networking, then Craftcation is for you! Craftcation will ignite the entrepeneurerial business spirit and strengthen skills and abilities of both seasoned business owners and newcomers to indie craft business.

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Silent Sunday

 Gratitude

Tender Mercies, detail of a quilt

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Objects of my affection.
I love them so much that for now I just look at them.
They are works of art in themselves.

 Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Yesterday it rained.
Today it snowed.
Tomorrow is anyone's guess.

I have neighbouring cats to feed, errands to run. Better in the snow than in the rain. See, there's always a bright side.

Still life with tea bag

Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

A bird in the arm....

Look closely

 Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown