Creativity


A beginners guide to beginning Zentangle

A beginners guide to beginning Zentangle

I started doodling the beginning of June. I had no idea what I was doing. I have never considered myself an artist, and I've always said, "I can't draw". I'm sure some of you can relate to this.

Hibernate

Hibernate

Hibernate is a winter gift to myself. The gift of friendship and beauty. The gift of cozy and craft. The gift of learning new skills and trying new recipes.

Meet Natsumi ~ Summer Beauty

Meet Natsumi ~ Summer Beauty

This past winter Céline was given a commission, by her Papa (her grandfather), to make a doll for him. Not a toy but a piece of art. My parents are casual collectors of works of art that are meaningful to them. Paintings, photography, wood carvings, pottery, stained glass, and more. ...

Ira Glass on the Creative Process

Ira Glass on the Creative Process

In my last weekend edition I shared this link. Some of you might have watched it already but I also know that not everyone checks out each link - who has the time? This video is only 2 minutes and it is so encouraging to me. It describes much of ...

Backpacking at Horns Pond and a Creative Recharge

Backpacking at Horns Pond and a Creative Recharge

Today is my hiking day-off. I realized late last summer that if our family was going be hiking almost every weekend I needed a day off once every few months. Physically, emotionally and mentally. I need this time to recharge my creative batteries. photo credit: Laurent Tougas Time to putter ...

they grow up too fast

they grow up too fast

We all say it because we know it to be true. Even through those difficult stages; the colicky baby boy, the strong willed toddler (she's still strong willed and always will be but it's not quite so exhausting anymore) and the growing pains of independence. Our mama hearts know the ...