currently: ten things
Monday, February 24, 2014 at 5:00AM 
1. Finishing up this mini tutorial blog post. I can't wait to share this fun project with you. Look for it next week on the blog!
2. Working out the details on this repurposed project. I love the notion of creating a new project. Trying out different materials, sampling paint colors and creating the prototype take time, but it is amazing how the original seed of an idea morphs into something so different during the creative process. Can't wait to share soon!
3. Trying out a homemade recipe. Roasted chick peas with assorted spices. Today I added cumin, garlic salt and red pepper flakes. These are YUMMY! I love how they get a little crunch to them and fill a void when you are craving something like a potato chip!
4. Planting ornamental cabbage with my spring flowers. These plants are so pretty. Ruffled edges and assorted shapes, sizes and colors make for beautiful additions in all sorts of potted arrangements.
5. Still loving these hand carved stamps. So much, that I carved another one today. I wish I had more time to devote to this craft. It is so rewarding...maybe in the near future.
6. Making pretty pockets and tags. Something as simple as a pretty ugly neon paper pocket can be transformed into something beautiful with a little paint, a few stamps and hand written lettering. Sending these along to a few special documentors I just happen to know!
7. Adding photos into my Documented Life Project Planner. I found these cute little pockets on a recent trip to the craft store. Twelve in all - January through December, they are perfect for holding a few favorite photographs taken during each month. Another way to remember those special moments that are worth documenting!
8. Packaging up some mail art goodies. I can't wait to send these off to some pretty special people that I have come to know. I, in turn, have been the happy recipient of many similar parcels! Running to the mailbox each day has become a much anticipated event around here.
9. Stitching up some cool stuff. Nothing better than paint, paper, fabric, and a sewing machine.
10. Painting my Planner Cover. I took the plunge. I wasn't sure I wanted too, but now that it is complete I am in total love. A hundred (ok maybe ten) layers later and I just want to carry it around and stare at it all day. Thank you my talented friend Lorraine for your awesome video on how to do this - it made my day!
Reader Comments (4)
Can't wait for the tutorial ... your planner cover is amazing !!
Thanks so much Cim! Your leather cuff is under construction! Hugs!
Yay! Love your tutorials! You've been so busy, Rae. I've brought out my dye catchers, food colouring and my 37 year old sewing machine to use up supplies that would otherwise just collect dust! So inspired, once again! Thanks!
Thank you Lynn! You are such a faithful reader - :) Can't wait to see what you create next! xx