another one done (maybe)

knocking projects out right & left...... i only started this one in january...... but i think i'm about there. thanks for all of the ideas & encouragement- i may add a little to the hubcap itself, but am WAY happier with where it is now.....

one down.....

the windows are (mostly) done. because of course one hook fell out and we need to go back.... but they look pretty good- mom made great bows to add the perfect finishing touch.

they don't show especially well from outside, but we're hoping better after dark.

work still crazy- just one more day..... hope to have some art time this weekend..... between making sure next week's gypsy is set to go and visiting with the folks and cooking, etc.....

no rest for the wicked :)

hubcap

well, here's the hubcap as it sits now. i transferred a raven (between the blue & green) and added stuff to the bottom. it's closer, but not quite there. hanging it and looking at it waiting for inspiration to strike..... hopefully soon!

and a doodle done while watching a movie. i do have fun with these marker doodles- the bright colors & freedom to just play is a good way for me to stay creative on busy days.

finishing the windows later today- my mom made bows for us, hopefully the hooks are all up!

secret sunday and holiday windows

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zella and i also intended to get our windows done today but of course things don't go as planned. we did get most of the painting part done..... mine look very different

from zella's........we each took a different side- we knew it would be that way

we did get one of the ornaments hung- and it looks great from inside. hopefully the hooks will be up in the rest of the windows & we can get the rest of these done tuesday. works out OK because mom can make bows for us now that she's here :)

have a great week!

ahhhh

a lovely hike this morning. rose hips are one of my favorite fall/winter sights. love this photo- it looks so abstract and all of the bright red random dots make me happy.

got home, cleaned some, then relaxed & watched star trek with the hub. loved it, even if i didn't get to hear bones say "he's dead jim" or see a shatner cameo.

tomorrow zella and i are hanging our christmas window ornaments, then food shopping for turkey day (better make that list!), then more cleaning. maybe squeeze some hubcap work in. i am close on that one, thank heavens! my folks get in at 6. looking forward to a good visit!

serenity

this is getting closer to done. i added the stencils a few weeks ago, and slathered a layer of matte medium over to tone down the shiny. i like the way it looks sort of old & mysterious. it may need a little more something, but is very close. this is one of those pieces that has been a long time evolving, but it wouldn't go away.

serenity is just what i need after the past week. stress at work, my stepson's dog got very sick and died last night- a lot of emotional upheaval. today is a good day to take a hike, get the house cleaned up for mom & dad and relax and be thankful for everything we have.

skywatch friday

blue skies this week over idaho....... and white fluffy clouds- the weather's been beautiful!

the death defying feats of squirrels this time of year amaze me (probably because i can actually see them hanging off skinny little limbs). this isn't such a precarious place to be, but i got a kick out of this guy anyway.

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