Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mixed Media May Interview

I was interviewed! I'm so excited to be part of the Mixed Media May event. You can see my interview here:

http://www.mixedmediamay.com/mixed-media-may-tee-thompson

Friday, May 25, 2012

Mail Call

Going to the mail box can sometimes be daunting. What lurks behind the door? bills, spiders.. and yes.. once even ... a half filled, hot beer bottle. ewwwwwwwww.

Well today it was much better. There was a package is amazing collage materials from Robyn Couillard. Just incredible things like antique magazine pages, music sheets, prints of newspaper front pages, lace and a host of other things. I'll share the stash with you guys on Wednesday. Thank you so much Robyn. You really sent me some treasures

There as a note from my sister Jacqueline and her husband Huey. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. Love you both.

Then there was a hand made card for Bob from Gina Morley. Oh it's just yum with layers of fairies and glittery paper and .. well just LOOK:

my phone is NOT doing this justice - Thank you Gina!

Then, not mail, but certainly worth sharing.... a sweet lady Bob works with came by to visit with us and brought these cards from herself and her husband, one from the gang at the hospital and one from the Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute surgeons that he works with. These folks have been like family to us and we are so very thankful for their calls, well wishes, jokes and selfless support. Thank you guys!

These make him smile every time he looks at them.

Bobs home

We got home this afternoon. Hes walked over to visit the neighbor and walked a lot around downstairs today.

Red Leather Journal

Created this journal last year, but never put it up in the shop. There was just always something else to do... and no urgency on getting it posted.

Well when I was cleaning up yesterday I found it again and thought I'd snap pics.

Made from red leather that we kept from the landfill because
the owner of the skirt was going to throw it away.
A little doodling on the cover in black sharpie

Stitched in black waxed linen thread

with my crow foot pattern.

Lay flat binding can be leveled on any page
so you never have to work over a hump

24 lb writing paper can be worked as is,
or glued together for firmer page

Each page is hand torn for delicious edges.
Time consuming but so worth it.

Art Prompt A Little Birdie Told Me

Art Journal Prompt: A Little Birdie Told Me

Instructions:

Put a little birdie on your page today. Realistic, a stencil, collage.. whatever works for you.

Example Page:

I painted this bird while I was sick last year. I don't remember him. Nothing. Nada. Maybe I figured I could do a bird cause everything else was failing and birds just happen for me.

He might be a study from someone else's art or a photo. He might be something I saw. I don't know.

I just know he's in one of my journal and I looked and didn't have him posted on the blog ... so I don't think I even shared him.

Supplies used today:

A Bob Update:

Debating going back to bed or doing more cleaning or even arting. I have not slept when I went back the last week... so it feels like wasted time. Bob will probably come home today. woohoo. So I think I'm too excited/nervous to sleep.

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