stencils and recycled art

journal continued...

Nothing like a day of crackled backgrounds to bring out a girl's inner shabby chic!

The Mixed Media Journal

Who out there doesn't crave joy-filled and thoughtful inspiration? Judy Wise's new mixed media journal online workshop is proving to be the jumpstart I have been looking for, for a long time. Daily videos demonstrating techniques old and new, along with daily writing prompts make for an exciting way to start each day. A soft and gentle soul, Judy is guiding us along a new creative path that is helping me to see my world with fresh eyes. 

Our first assignment was to create a journal page describing our "perfect day". I am working in a larger format than usual (9x12)... a journal that I constructed many years ago that has been sitting on a shelf waiting for "something special". I can't wait to do more! 

Treat yourself and join along Judy's wonderful workshop (see sidebar link). You will not be disappointed. xo

sweetness in white fur...

~ happy monday ~

xo

a few views of Christmas travels...

a few pages...

Still a bit of work to do, but thought I would share a few pages from my Christmas travels...

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wishing you a holiday season of peace and joy.

xo Deb

home again, home again...

More to come, including pages from the travel journal!

So good to be home..... xo

Happy Thanksgiving!

So much to be thankful for ~

and I will soon be off on an adventure...

Will have lots to share when I return!

xo

listening to a sweet treat...

Those are jelly beans in the background!

 See how this video was made...



Lights!

We are all now very happy campers!



9 days and still counting...

Not-so-patiently waiting for power and water to be restored.

I would have made a lousy pioneer... send chocolate!

Today is day 5 of no power or water here in northern Connecticut with no expectations of it's return for several days or more. The devastation from the freakish Halloween snowstorm is jaw-dropping. Our beautiful 50 foot trees now lay on the ground but thankfully did not hit the house. We are luckier than many... am able to get and send some news via iPhone. Please send good thoughts to all affected by Mother Nature's little tantrum!

Oh please say it ain't so!

Really? Snow before Halloween? Really?

Time for all of us to start hunkering down... enjoy your weekend!