Oliver's Vacation

Or what I did at Auntie Marlynn's Bath & Spa. Yes, the pup showed up yesterday we have had a busy day so far and both are taking a break. I have been creating the last week and a few are below. Only thing I wish for this IPhone app it would let you intersperse photos through out the post. But it won't - they all are loaded below the post. But you can figure out the art journaling pages versus those of Oliver. ROFL!

When is Too Much Too Much?

It is time now to seriously, like seriously tackle the craft room I have been whining about for years.  And I mean tackle.  I have a number of things organized in my life and this is the last vestige of total chaos.

SO, what I am thinking about - yes, I am using you as a sounding board.  I'm thinking I should just pack everything up as if I were going to move.  Over the years since 1998 my art has changed.  We have gone from scrapbooking, to stamping, to making cards, to altered books, to mixed media.

I have tools that are never used anymore. What to do with all of it? Good question and one I need to ponder. Maybe will pack and give to a local stamp store, Angela's Happy Stamper, for her to donate to worthy causes.

Anyway, just had to get this off my chest because I am going to take this step and it will be a little drastic and interesting to see where I stop. I have seriously considered packing it ALL up and starting all over.

What started this was my note from The Universe:

"Sometimes, Marlynn, if the direction you're about to move feels 'right' in your head and heart, yet the first few steps look pretty daunting, no fun, and maybe even scary, you should take those first few steps anyway and get 'em over with.
     "And I'm not just saying that because watching you in action gives me goose bumps.
     "Oh.... behave,
            "The Universe."

Me and the Harl will keep you posted, peeps.  Enjoy the weekend.

Beware -- Inner Child Runs Amok

"You can always change how you feel, Marlynn, and you can always feel whatever you like.

Don't you remember? You bought the upgraded "Superior-Deluxe, Double-Plus-Good Time-Space Package," and a side order of "chocolate mousse," if I recall.

Smooth -
    The Universe"

Good Morning Universe. Yes, my day is flowing and I am getting a lot accomplished at work which always make me happy and calm.  Wanted to do a quick post at lunch, from the office so to speak, to share with you a piece of art I added to my little ATC-size journal. 

It does not look like my art work. But it is mine. I swear that sneaky pesky little inner-child burst out the minute she saw those Crayola Paint Brush Pens. OMG 

Yup, primary colors.  Hope your day is "superior-deluxe, double-plus-good" and welcome to my "rose" explosion color world today and my view out my window.

Weekend went Flying By

Was busy this weekend watching Olympic Tennis and the weekend slipped away. Did have a treat with pup Oliver showing up for a few hours last night. Also was able to play in my art journal. Almost ready to call it a night to get ready for the work week. More later honeysuckle peeps!