Hello, Artistic Mothers. Well, I've had kind of a lazy summer just hanging out with my children at the pool. But it's now time for me to get back on a schedule and start back to fitting art into my life a little each day. I have been dabbling in a little art. The children and I made my husband some artsy gifts for his 50th birthday. I will post those in the next week or so. I have finished my Butterfly Reminder for Week 5 of The Artistic Mother book. And I am halfway through with The Name Plate from Week 6. I will post The Butterfly Reminder on Saturday and the Name Plate on Monday. So I am now at the halfway mark of the projects in The Artistic Mother book. My goal is to complete them all before Thanksgiving. I feel it's important I give myself a goal and a deadline to work toward so that I will take it seriously and accomplish what I have started. The reason I am going through these projects is to establish the habit of fitting a little bit of art into my daily life. This has been so good for me, and I am learning so much. I have enjoyed going through these projects with you and getting to know several of you. When we are done, I hope to continue on with our friendship and continue to visit one another's blogs.
My husband took me on a date to the Cheesecake Factory, Yumm. I wanted to go to Barnes & Noble to see if Shona's book was there. And sure enough it was; so I did a video. So if you want to hear my voice for about 50 seconds talking about Shona's book, then click on the play arrow.
I would love to hear about your summer and what you are currently working on and where you are at with the projects.
So let's get excited again and geared up to move forward. Are you with me?
Well hello again! I've been wondering how you are and what you've been up to. Glad to see you're well (and you look so pretty!) This summer flew by, but I got quite a few art projects done. Fun! I am ready to get back to Artistic Mother, but I'm very behind. I'm stuck on the artistic vision banner. I first need to make the time to write out my artistic vision statement, but have been avoiding it! Can't wait to see your projects though.
So great to see you back Trudy. I had lovely summer too, but spent most of it away from the studio just enjoying being with the family. I am working on the butterfly reminder now, but am scared to drill into the bals in case it breaks, so need to get over that mental hurdle to finish it off. Am also abou to start 21 secret and can't wait but need to get a little more disciplined (stop blog-hopping so much!)
Carin, it will crack. So I suggest that you practice on a scrap piece of balsa wood first. Use a smaller drill bit to make a starter hole, then use your 8th-inch drill bit.
You are adorable! You are sound so sweet and look beautiful! I am happy for the nudge too - I have been thinking the same myself - I would love to finish by the holidays and fulfill my commitment to the group and myself. Thank you and welcome back, Kristin xo
Glad to see you back! Yes, I have been remiss in finishing the projects. I keep making papers tho - have lots of those! And I have been doing a numberof different challenges. So, yes I want to continue.
I always want to take a picture of Shona's book on the shelves when I see them. :-) You look beautiful for your date Trudy! Oh, and as pitiful as it is, your acorns are finally on their way. I hope the 'better late than never' motto can be applied, along with a giant measure of grace. Hugs and love, Amy
I too am tackling the projects in Shona Cole's Artistic Mother book, although not in order ; ) I'm starting on week 8 this Sunday. I'm so excited because I am having an art retreat at home for two days working on some new projects, and I have invited a couple girlfriends to come do this project with me. I'll post the results next week.
we went to norway for our summer holidays and it has had a huge effect on me..I am hoping to do a lot more folksy kind of fabric projects and am baking a lot more these days. I have blogged the findings box but didnt want to add fairies as we are not a fairy type of family...hoping to do the inchie project next but it will probably be a mixture of fabric and paper inchies knowing me!
hey trudy...now when i read your comments and your blog i can picture your voice...its so cute!!!lol....thanks for your lovely thoughts...they are greatly appreciated...think i have found someone with the same ilness as jacob...i am beginning to feel hoeful at last...when summer comes here hopefully the illnesses will sow down and i'l be able to craft again!!!can't wait...take care...xxx
Hi, Just found your blog and Artistic Mother through another blog! How fun. I am an official follower...I was able to follow easily through your directions. looking forward to it! xxoo
Trudy, thanks for the AM heads up... I have thought about it often over the summer but never "quite got around to it". It would be wonderful to get going again! Thank you.
Most of the photographs on my blog have been wiped out. Somehow they were lost. It would be too time consuming to replace. I have placed a few pictures here just so that it will not be completely blacked out. I now blog over at Sewing With Trudy if you would like to visit and follow me there.
Welcome! As the daughter of a gifted sewist and crafter, I spent my childhood in a home brimming with paintbrushes and sewing notions. Thank you so much for making Sewing With Trudy a part of your day. Enjoy your visit.
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Well hello again! I've been wondering how you are and what you've been up to. Glad to see you're well (and you look so pretty!) This summer flew by, but I got quite a few art projects done. Fun! I am ready to get back to Artistic Mother, but I'm very behind. I'm stuck on the artistic vision banner. I first need to make the time to write out my artistic vision statement, but have been avoiding it! Can't wait to see your projects though.
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So great to see you back Trudy. I had lovely summer too, but spent most of it away from the studio just enjoying being with the family. I am working on the butterfly reminder now, but am scared to drill into the bals in case it breaks, so need to get over that mental hurdle to finish it off. Am also abou to start 21 secret and can't wait but need to get a little more disciplined (stop blog-hopping so much!)
ReplyDeleteCarin, it will crack. So I suggest that you practice on a scrap piece of balsa wood first. Use a smaller drill bit to make a starter hole, then use your 8th-inch drill bit.
ReplyDeleteCute video...glad you are back, now I need to get back at it,so...... I'm with you!
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! You are sound so sweet and look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am happy for the nudge too - I have been thinking the same myself - I would love to finish by the holidays and fulfill my commitment to the group and myself. Thank you and welcome back, Kristin xo
Glad to see you back! Yes, I have been remiss in finishing the projects. I keep making papers tho - have lots of those! And I have been doing a numberof different challenges. So, yes I want to continue.
ReplyDeleteI always want to take a picture of Shona's book on the shelves when I see them. :-) You look beautiful for your date Trudy! Oh, and as pitiful as it is, your acorns are finally on their way. I hope the 'better late than never' motto can be applied, along with a giant measure of grace. Hugs and love, Amy
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ReplyDeleteI too am tackling the projects in Shona Cole's Artistic Mother book, although not in order ; ) I'm starting on week 8 this Sunday. I'm so excited because I am having an art retreat at home for two days working on some new projects, and I have invited a couple girlfriends to come do this project with me. I'll post the results next week.
Hey, I am a mother, an art teacher and a crafty gal so I hopped right on Amazon and ordered the book for 6.98. I can't wait. Thanks for the tip!
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oh my gosh, Trudy, could you be any cuter?
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we went to norway for our summer holidays and it has had a huge effect on me..I am hoping to do a lot more folksy kind of fabric projects and am baking a lot more these days. I have blogged the findings box but didnt want to add fairies as we are not a fairy type of family...hoping to do the inchie project next but it will probably be a mixture of fabric and paper inchies knowing me!
ReplyDeleteforgot to say I just love your cute accent and like your lovely dress..its very you..have a good weekend
ReplyDeletehey trudy...now when i read your comments and your blog i can picture your voice...its so cute!!!lol....thanks for your lovely thoughts...they are greatly appreciated...think i have found someone with the same ilness as jacob...i am beginning to feel hoeful at last...when summer comes here hopefully the illnesses will sow down and i'l be able to craft again!!!can't wait...take care...xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are so pretty Trudy!!! You are a natural on camera too! I loved hearing your voice! I feel like I know you now!
ReplyDeleteLoved your dress!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us!!!
Have a fantastic weekend!
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Hi, Just found your blog and Artistic Mother through another blog! How fun. I am an official follower...I was able to follow easily through your directions.
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Trudy, thanks for the AM heads up... I have thought about it often over the summer but never "quite got around to it". It would be wonderful to get going again! Thank you.
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