Strange sight on the way to the Kingdom Hall Sunday. I had to go out and investigate after I got home. I rescued the baby doll and will clean it up and make it some funky new clothes. It's a Cabbage Patch Doll from 2004.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Ice Jam at Bird Sanctuary (or as we used to call it The SWAMP)
The weather outside is frightful still. Took these pics Thursday out near the boardwalk where the bird sanctuary is off West Newel Road.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Owl Hats
Not new but I have limited picture opportunities on this PC at work- It's lunch hour and I'm hungry. Waiting on the boss and her crew to bring me some food. Waiting on Son-In-Law to pick up the cow hats too. Hurry up and wait, story of my life.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
All Hail the MIghty Cow Hat and why I'm in a snit
You know what I hate? I hate when my friend whose upstairs apartment I live in comes up and says "Oh you didn't work today?" Uhm I made an awesome cow hat- why isn't that work? I think a better way to put it would be to say "Oh you didn't go to Champaign today?" I am always working when I am home. If you could see the piles/mounds/mountains of art I produce you would most likely nod in agreement. But I do believe in her mind if I do not physically leave the house and travel somewhere I am not working. Why do I let this bother me? Good question Rebecca, good question.
Cow hat pattern by RepeatCrafterMe- I also adapted the owl hat from her pattern- Headbands/Warmers pattern by TheVelvetAcorn
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
Star Wars Toys (The Pressure is Off)
Another month down. Not yet sure if I'll sign up for February. Keep checking back though. I seem to be on a roll!
Now for something completely different....The bad boys of Star Wars and another of my latest obsessions.
Now for something completely different....The bad boys of Star Wars and another of my latest obsessions.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Birds on a Wire Cowl (Knitting Pressure Difused)
I never did finish Kathy's sweater. I did however make myself this cool cowl while I was house sitting. I have had this book out at the library off and on for weeks. Making a cloche hat from it now.
I am giving myself permission to quit stressing over the sweater. Deep breaths. You'll get it done eventually (she said not really believing it)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Almost a Sunset (Pressure to See Beauty)
I like living in town but one thing I miss about the farm is the sunsets. This is the only way I get them now.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Start of my Next Collection? (Pressure to Find More)
I've always been a collector. Rocks, bugs, tins, bells, kaleidoscopes, books, knitting needles, yarn, beads, fabrics, it goes on and on. I have calmed down quite a bit but still have the urge.
Laura gave me this purse recently. It matches my jewelry treasure chest. I feel a new collection coming on!
Laura gave me this purse recently. It matches my jewelry treasure chest. I feel a new collection coming on!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Frost Flowers (Winter Pressures)
I have had it with these prompts. Well, that and winter in general. Long hard winter, yeah I said it. Long, hard and cold and I have HAD IT!!!
But beauty lurks in the worst oof conditions. These are frost flowers on my bathroom window.
But beauty lurks in the worst oof conditions. These are frost flowers on my bathroom window.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Change (Could Bring Pressure or Not)
Free writing Saturday, away from my picture stash (new computer woooohoooo!). Guess it's time to suck it up and write.
Let's talk about change.
I, for one, embrace change, but I am always in close contact with people who hate change and they somehow make me uncomfortable with my choices. Is this the peer pressure we have been talking about? I don't think so. It's just that I get tired of defending myself about change.
Bring it on!
New home? No worries.
New clothes? Love them!
New friends? How exciting!
New job? I can do that.
New art techniques, different foods, unknown authors, travel. Oh the thrill of discovery!
For me change makes the world go around.
That said , don't think I am not sentimental. I absolutely am. Love my keepsakes. I just want NEW keepsakes once in awhile.
What changes may lay in store for me 2014?
New business endeavor with a friend involving plants, gardens, cool stuff and flea markets.
Later this year, maybe a new residence.
And all the glorious unforeseen changes that pop up along the way- I can't wait!
Let's talk about change.
I, for one, embrace change, but I am always in close contact with people who hate change and they somehow make me uncomfortable with my choices. Is this the peer pressure we have been talking about? I don't think so. It's just that I get tired of defending myself about change.
Bring it on!
New home? No worries.
New clothes? Love them!
New friends? How exciting!
New job? I can do that.
New art techniques, different foods, unknown authors, travel. Oh the thrill of discovery!
For me change makes the world go around.
That said , don't think I am not sentimental. I absolutely am. Love my keepsakes. I just want NEW keepsakes once in awhile.
What changes may lay in store for me 2014?
New business endeavor with a friend involving plants, gardens, cool stuff and flea markets.
Later this year, maybe a new residence.
And all the glorious unforeseen changes that pop up along the way- I can't wait!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Rebel Base to Gold One (Pressure)
Friday, January 24, 2014
Does pressure ever make you want to rebel and do the exact opposite of what is being asked of you?
Pressure doesn't do that. It's usually the butt-munch peopledemanding asking me to do something that makes me want to rebel. It's all in the attitude people.
Flashback! In high school I wanted to be a rebel but I didn't know how. I didn't want to be one of the kids sneaking out to smoke cigarettes, I wouldn't skip school, didn't drink. Imagine my delight when I got my SAT scores back and it said Tutwiler, Rebe L. I think I even made a beaded bag to commemorate the event.
Now the closest I come to rebelling is have a Rebel Mouse account. It's over there on the left hand side of this page. It grabs your social media posts and tries to make some sense out of them lol,
And there's always Billy Idol.
Does pressure ever make you want to rebel and do the exact opposite of what is being asked of you?
Pressure doesn't do that. It's usually the butt-munch people
Flashback! In high school I wanted to be a rebel but I didn't know how. I didn't want to be one of the kids sneaking out to smoke cigarettes, I wouldn't skip school, didn't drink. Imagine my delight when I got my SAT scores back and it said Tutwiler, Rebe L. I think I even made a beaded bag to commemorate the event.
Now the closest I come to rebelling is have a Rebel Mouse account. It's over there on the left hand side of this page. It grabs your social media posts and tries to make some sense out of them lol,
And there's always Billy Idol.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Not Only Possible but Probable (Enormous Pressure)
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Do you think it's possible to control your temper when facing enormous pressure?
Of course I do. And I have. And I've lost my temper over trivial things. But all in all I think I keep a handle on it way more often than not.
I think that the best way to keep your temper is to avoid pressure cooker situations in the first place. Try to have calm friends, keep healthy if you can, take walks, listen to music, pray. Knitting and crochet helps too as long as you don't pick the world's hardest pattern lol.
Another temper buster is laughter. Make fun of yourself next time you want to blow your top. If that doesn't work, make fun of me. I can take it.
Do you think it's possible to control your temper when facing enormous pressure?
Of course I do. And I have. And I've lost my temper over trivial things. But all in all I think I keep a handle on it way more often than not.
I think that the best way to keep your temper is to avoid pressure cooker situations in the first place. Try to have calm friends, keep healthy if you can, take walks, listen to music, pray. Knitting and crochet helps too as long as you don't pick the world's hardest pattern lol.
Another temper buster is laughter. Make fun of yourself next time you want to blow your top. If that doesn't work, make fun of me. I can take it.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Temper (Under Pressure)
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Do you have a bad temper? How often do you lose your temper?
No I do not have a bad temper (normally). I only lose my temper now and then like once a year and there are usually smart mouthed children or teenagers involved. Haven't lost my temper over an adult action in ages and ages.
Do you have a bad temper? How often do you lose your temper?
No I do not have a bad temper (normally). I only lose my temper now and then like once a year and there are usually smart mouthed children or teenagers involved. Haven't lost my temper over an adult action in ages and ages.
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