A Story of Hope and Love

I would like to link you to an interview that was posted at the Etsy Cottage Style blog and challenge you to become a part of this charity event. Jewel is the woman organizing this and she is an inspiration to all of us.

http://etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com/

Scrapbooking, What is That???

A look inside my frig. I thought this was a fun challenge over at the Overlooked challenge blog- http://www.thoselittlebigthings.blogspot.com/ So I joined in. I never would have thought about taking a pic of whats inside my frig. Sort of weird thing to scrapbook, but also could be interesting some day to look back on.

This is my coffee mug shot. With some journaling. I have not scrapbooked in probably over 3.5 years so it was a challenge to get in the right frame of mind. I don't think I am quite finished with these yet. Especially now that I see them up here on the computer screen. They are lacking a bit of something, just not sure what it is yet.
So now you know some more fun facts about me and my life. I also have the next challenge to attend to which involves the T.V. I have a photo or two and will work on the journaling next. I'll be sure to share it all here as the challenges go along. It is only one theme a month so that keeps it doable with all the other challenges I am trying to be involved in. Not to mention the rest of my busy life. Sure is fun though. Salut!

For the Birds

I made this collage with a challenge prompt from the mixed media and paper art group at Etsy Cottage Style where I am a member-

http://etsycottagestyle.ning.com/group/alteredartcottagestyle

I am also a member of their street team. If you love cottage style as I do, you can go to

http://etsy.com/

and browse by searching for CSST (cottage style street team). You will find all sorts of handmade cottagey items for your home or to give as gifts or use in your art work.

This little spring bird is happy as a lark sitting on her perch above my studio table at the moment. Not sure if I am willing to give her up or give up my bird collage. Will have to think on that for a few days.