Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:41PM We will be there...will you?
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW
Q. Do we have to wait until Friday?
A. Yes, because good things come to those that wait!
Q. But when on Friday?
A. Friday morning, but after we make our beds and brush our teeth!
Q. How much?
A. Two Grande Iced Mocha Frappucinos plus 3 squared =$19
Q. Do I have unlimited access to the class?
A. Of course, as long as the delivery of M&M's continues!
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:31AM Welcome to Week 15 of The Documented Life Project!
April 5 - Monochromatic.
This week was a no brainer. I love pink. I painted my page with two colors of fluorescent pink paint, creating a scallop along one side by finger painting. Next I painted a strip of deli paper in the same shades of pink, let it dry and stitched the word pink on it with pink thread. The last thing I did was to add embellishments to the page in two shades of pink. I am not usually a bling person, but this page was asking for more. I can't wait to see what you do this week!
This week's challenge supplies: scissors, uhu glue stick, Golden Acrylic in green gold, Painters Brand Paint Pens in White and Black, and neon pink, chartreuse, and green, Gold Fluorescents in Pink and Orange, the Sharpie White Oil Based Pen, Deli Paper, Sharpie Mean Streak, Tim Holtz Distress ink in Persimmon, Ink Joy Pens in pink and purple, Tul Permanent Marker, and Dylusions Pure Sunshine Ink in a water brush.
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Friday, April 4, 2014 at 10:32AM Well here it is - this week's take on 15 minutes of mixed media. I know, I know, I missed last week. I was too busy enjoying two day trips to the beach and catching up on movies and game night with the kids. Spring Break is over and I mentioned how behind I am here, but it was all worth it. SO, here you go...
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SUPPLIES THIS WEEK -------> Golden Heavy Body Acrylic in Pink and Orange Fluorescent, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Persimmon,Golden Fluid Acrylic in Green Gold, Painters Brand Paint Pens in Pink Blue Yellow & Black, Deli Paper, Ink Joy Ink Pens, Water Brushes filled with Dylusions Inks in Lemon Zest, Sharpie Oil Pen in White, Sharpie Mean Streak in White, UHU Glue Stick, Scissors, TUL Fine Tip Permanent Black Marker, ( I buy these in bulk because I love them so much and use them so often! ) Collage Papers from my stash of art journal papers, and both homemade and store bought stencils. I also used paintbrushes, an old gift card, a pencil and a heat embosser.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 6:34PM 
1. Recycling some bits and pieces. I can't seem to toss anything with color. These little circles of color were left over from a recent Documented Life Challenge and I am loving how modern they look.
2. Addicted to neon. These paint colors are so intense I can hardly believe how in love with them I am . I am still getting used to the heavy body movement, as I much prefer the fluid acrylics, but the colors make it worth it!
3. Hooked on new OLD tool. This little Xyron sticker maker is awesome. It has been sitting in the drawer for several years now. I actually couldn't believe the sticker tape was still good - but it was! I have been converting loads of scraps into colorful stickers for my planner. Love it and so glad I didn't donate it as planned.
4. Working on challenges in the Documented Life Project. The last few most basic calls have been the toughest for me. I work better with layers and having such a basic prompt scared me. Having to keep my book from exploding is making is equally difficult. One dimensional. This is a new concept for me and proving to be a hard one!
5. Mortified at how behind I am on my blog, my chores and my deadlines. I had the kids home the last ten days for Spring Break. Don't get me wrong, I loved every single minute of it, but boy did I fall behind. I just couldn't stand the thought of working while they were here with me. I get so little one on one time with them anymore, and it was a relaxed and enjoyable few days. My work is suffering greatly, but I suppose all the catch up with be worth it, if not stressful. Thank you to all of you who stuck around even when there was nothing to read the last few days - I hope to be better about pre-planning in the future. But really- how do you pre-plan for LIFE?
6. Getting used to wearing a hat. Does it always give you a headache. I am determined NOT to get too much sun this summer. For me, that is difficult. I just walk outside and I am dark. It is the Spanish blood coursing through my veins, but between my age and my health it is a wise decision to limit the rays. Hopefully I will get used to a hat and the headaches won't last.
7. Filming some fun stuff. Enough said. I can't wait to share! Stay tuned, because I think you will like it!
8. Saying my name out loud. I don't usually hear my name out loud around here. I am more often mom or mama or even big mama to big daddy. I am now even a grammy, but hardly ever a Rae. This past week's challenge in the Documented Life Project had us using our name and it was fun to remember how it came to be mine. It was my grandfather's name. My mom's dad. He passed away two short years after I was born, so I am happy to call it mine.
9. Sitting across the table from a young man. What happened to my little boy? Overnight it seems he has morphed into this giant of a young man. Tall and deep voiced and handsome and kind. He helps me with research and offers kind advice when I chatter on about his four sisters. He is someone I am proud of and I know he is going places.
10. Proud of this girl. She spent several hours over the Spring Break volunteering at Give Kids the World. She truly enjoyed it and said it was both heart wrenching and rewarding. She will be going back and I am proud of her interaction with such loving, deserving children. I am happy to know that I have instilled at least one good thing in these children. They know the true meaning of charity. They know the importance of dedication and service. They realize that they are privelaged in ways we don't even think about. They have learned that it is good for the heart and the soul to help those that need us. I am proud of that in them.
