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Waste Not
Epic failure on blueberry coffeecake as the middle was still doughy after 50 minutes in the oven. Honestly, all instructions were followed correctly:So I scoope... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Watercolor Tutorials Overview
Betty, this one's for you. Over at the WoodFairy blog, Betty got me back into painting on silk. She had asked for a tutorial on watercolor techniques, so I... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Queen of the Italian Pigs, the Cinta Sensa
The breed of Cinta Sensa, a Tuscan pig, was most notably used for racing in prior times, but now the source of gourmet, pricey meat. Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Finches
(Watercolor on canvas)My mother always called it a nest, the multi-colored mass harvested from her six daughters' brushes, and handed it to one of us after she... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Geese Feet
Could be a goose: Turn up your speakers and listen to ‘Flock of geese’ on Audioboo....and these are definitely the feet of a goose. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Frog's a Jumpin'
...on silkDimensions finished: 16" x 20" under glass; mat size opening: 10.5" x 13.5" I finally completed a frog painted on 8 mm silk with colors that blended... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
A Nice Pair of Socks and a Watercolor
...are finished. Hermione's Everyday Socks were knit from a free pattern available here on Ravelry. It is the second pair I've knit from that same pattern. Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
You Knit Me Together in My Mother's Womb
For the Inspiration Avenue Weekly Challenge on "hearts," my brother tried his best to help me use the basics of Photoshop, but I failed miserably. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
A Mother's Hand
Happy Mothers' Day to AllInspiration Avenue, hosted by Shelley and her mom, Loretta, is challenging you to participate in something to do with a mother's... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Mud Man Figurines
Yesterday I was cleaning off the patio, recovering a foot stool, watering plants...the usual springtime sprucing up routine.That old jade plant to the right of... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Sparrows and Lilies of the Field
...joining in with Floss at her blog to write about the The Thrill of What You Already Have... This will be an introspective post, so sit down with your coffee... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Planting Weekend
Saturday was planting day over the weekend. Home Depot and Walmart were the places I shopped, purchased and then planted:Two dozen geraniums in potsPerennial... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2012 GARDENING -
What Day of the Week Were You Born? - Challenge
A new challenge is going on at Inspiration Avenue. Click on this link to join the challenge. Here is the deal:The challenge this week is "The Days of the Week"... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2012 -
Letter to the Dormouse Regarding Carrot Soup
Dear Fat Dormouse Getting Thinner:Thank you very much for the recipe I found here on your blog. I did want you to know that it was quite delicious. But... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
KnitCompanion and the Holden Shawl
Here is a shawl I finished yesterday, with the help of a new app for my iPad. The app is called KnitCompanion and can be found here, or on iTunes for a download. Read more
Posted on 27 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
The Husband's Weekend Work
Bark and a lot of it: 17 square yards that had to be spread out over the front and back areas between grass, shrubs and flower beds: Before and after pictures... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, GARDENING -
P.S. Post Card Swap
Post Card SwapWhat is it? Just what it says, Swap A Postcard!You make five postcards and mail them. You will receive five postcards from five other people in th... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
National Poetry Month and Creative Challenge
On Inspiration Avenue, and in conjunction with National Poetry Month, we have a challenge. All are invited to participate.April is National Poetry Month and in... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Back on the Knitting Front: Bitterroot Shawl and Hermione's Socks
From painting, now back to knitting. Finished are the Bitterroot Shawl by designer Romi Hill. She created this pattern, saying:Legend has it that long ago,... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Original Silk Paintings, Now on Etsy
A few silk paintings are now available at my Etsy store. (I will provide a link once the description is complete, but since Blogger is currently working, am... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS