Autumn means scarecrows

The village we live in was having a scarecrow contest,so we decided to make one of our own using my sons smaller clothes. We had a lot of fun stuffing him with paper. When we put his pants on the floor full of paper they stood up* it was pretty funny to watch our dog and cat walk over to them - a tad bit curious!We placed him outside on the bench.We used acrylic paint and it rained and washed his cheeks off right away. that was pretty funny!My computer was broken so I couldnt upload my picture to enter it in the contest but that's ok we think he is a winner. His name is Mr. Paper legs! AKA stumpy

Insanely Inspired

I was going to post about what I did after the SHE ART class- which was a class online from Brave Girls club founder Melody Ross,and Kathy Wilkins out of Idaho--- look here for inspiration. Bravegirlsclub.com
I will have to do that at another time. I just got back from the most inspiring 2 days of my life.(Thurs arrived, Friday classes, Sat. VIP breakfast, then home) I have not been this excited since I conceived my son! SERIOUSLY!
I attended TCC the creative connection in St Paul MN. (artists and crafters)
First of all, it was a big deal just to get there! I am a bit of a wimp about travelling alone, driving etc.It was almost 300 miles. plus it was going to be the 1st time leaving my child since he was born. (5 years)
It all turned out soooooooooo awesome! I was insanely inspired,and profoundly moved. I met some really great women, and also met some of the women that inspire me, (Melody Ross, Kellierae Roberts,Lisa McCue)ladies from Big picture classes. I got to make some great crafts,(Soul Book)and learn from others,(Lisa McCue)and see what's "hot" now~ at the "market".I attended the VIP breakfast which was too great for words. I stumbled in there all alone, and asked a woman if the whole table was "taken", she graciously said "we'd love to have you join us."(I had no idea I asked to sit with a "reserved" table the women from Blogher.) I didnt see the little reserved sign.I was embarrassed and also very grateful. as I sat there and listened intently to the questions posed and all the gracious answers- I was moved to tears a few times. I had always enjoyed Curly Girl- but to hear her speak, it was really nice. I was familiar with melody Ross and Kellierae Roberts,and susan Branch(LOVE THEM) I had seen Karen's work in the photgraphy book shutter sisters(I think that is the title) and I had recently learned of Uppecase while attending Melody's soul Book class- ladies at my table were raving about her.(I apologize I dont have photos or all names correct at this posting)
I have recently been introduced to where woem create magazine and several other publications from them-and just absorb every page! Love it! To see and hear Jo Packman was really endearing!
Thanks for stopping by.

My son did ok without me,too!

art is calling me back

Ok, I am kind of getting this blogging thing figured out.
I wanted to post what has been happening to bring me here.
It was late Feb. 2011-- and I was needing "something"... I looked on-line for some kind of art workshop. I came upon one with Christy Tomlinson and LOVED IT! It was called "She Art!" I had not touched my art supplies in over 10 years!I really never thought there was going to be a time when I would use them- ever again!
This art piece is entitled "40". I gave it to a special person. Look at Scarletlime.com for inspiration from christy Tomlinson.

summer Color HAPPINESS

SOMETHING ABOUT THE COLOR OF SUMMER THAT MAKES ME FEEL ALL HAPPY INSIDE!
what color have you found around you that inspires a happy feeling?

Wisconsin robins

Every year we have a mama robin make her nest in our work area, where we keep lawn mowers and such. Since having my son we have taken an interest of watching this wonderful amazing thing. This year we were able to watch her begin to bring elements to build the nest. i dont have access to the pictures currently. It was amazing at dusk we went inside and she was busily coming back and forth with grass. in the morning it was complete,absolutely perfect. We watched her for weeks. once they hatched we watched her - she is a very busy mama! We finally saw one of her babies, as he left the nest and was up on my sons new playset. So beautiful!I felt he was nervous but brave!

stretching our legs

We had taken a few days and went north of WI for the weekend,and our son gets antsy in the car - we happened to drive a short distance to a random park to stretch our legs,and it helped alot, and was a bunch of fun!
The little troll you see, is a toy the children at my sons school take with them when they go on a Trip! They can take pictures and show the friends at school all the fun they had with the troll.

It's a Wonderful Life

Hi there! This is my first blog post! I am a married mother of 1,living in the Midwest! BRRRRRRRR It is cold today!
I decided to set up a blog to help keep my creative juices flowing. Some of you know my hubby travels alot for work and I am blessed to be able to be home, and work part time, with our 3 yr old son. He is a handful:) I am just recently being able to do some creativity!
Ilook forward to navigating this blog "thing" and learning as I go. Soon I will add photos!