Animal Inspiration

 This project was to design something for an animal. I designed a wonderful climbing tower for Jonesie, my lazy cat. He'd probably sharpen his claws and maybe take a bat at a toy and then go lay down for a nap in one of his many favorite chairs. He sleeps about 22 out of 24 hours.

Drawer contents

 Today's assignment was to open a drawer and use the contents to construct something. The drawer I chose has my water color supplies in it. I thought this sponge looked like a wooly mammoth, so adding a few sponge, paper. screen and broken crayons finished it.

30 minutes

 The assignment here was to draw for 30 minutes. I did a little drawing of dancers. Pencil drawings never show up well in photos, but I liked the assignment and the results.

Duct tape

 Another one of those goofy projects! Make shoes out of duct tape. I took the easy way out. The soles are some inserts that came out of socks I bought. Duct tape straps and there you have it! Modeling them gave me extra points.

Good Luck Charm

 The good luck here was in the fun of making this little piece. A really simple process of glueing pretty patterns to little squares of lucite, and then adding a back. I like the colors in this one so you will probably see me wearing it. I have about 10 more patterns I would like to try, Christmas gifts, perhaps?

On close inspection...

 This project was to take a closer look, indoors or outdoors, for inspiration. The first is a close-up of the ground in an indoor potted plant. I liked the curled dry leaves and texture of the soil.



The second is a close look at the patterns and veins of a leaf.


The third is the lichen and moss that is growing on my back deck. Looks kind of like flowers and foliage.

Next is a close view of a lava rock - very textural.

And, finally a close up of a friendly spider. I like his eyes and the delicate striping on his legs.   Yeah, I got a little carried away on this photo opp!

Popcorn project

 I bogged down on this one forever, overthinking what I could do with popcorn, popped or unpopped. Finally decided I needed to move on, so this is a mosaic use of popcorn kernals.

Sewing project

Is this cute or what? I saw some little backpacks at Hobby Lobby and thought it would be a fun way to do my sewing assignment for today. This one is for my granddaughter (don't think the grandsons would go for it!) She is into pink, so I chose a polka dot fabric. I must say those ruffles take a long time, so I'm not producing these in quantity! I don't think it will make a book bag, but she carries around a lot of stuffed animals that would fit quite nicely.

Framed

The idea here, was to take an empty frame and find something to place in it. I liked the idea of framing some of my art books....seemed appropriate!

Mural

The assignment was to construct a mural. I was really not in the mood to do some extravagantly large item and I certainly don't need any wall-murals in my house. I almost skipped this one altogether, but since I'm committed to finishing this year, I found a long piece of brown wrapping paper and started a floral border. As usual, after I get started it turns out to be rather fun. This is the middle portion of a very long border.

Magic Markers

Magic Markers - draw with them or make something out of the markers themselves is the suggestion. I chose to use permanent markers on a little acrylic board I had done previously. I like to re-use materials and layer on another idea. Often the colors or textures shake loose some new ideas. This one had a real underwater look to it. So I added some seal life and bright color.

Stamp Design

Today's task was to design a postage stamp. We are always commemorating a person, event or occupation. I think a tribute to Motherhood is always appropriate! This little line design captures a mother-daughter moment.

Floating picture

Make something appear to float - I used a photo and retouched and tinted until looked like the Cheshire cat - floating in space. I like the mysterious expression on Jillie's face.