Creativity

Have you been told since you were little that you were creative?  Did you grow up with creativity being encouraged?  I believe we all are creative and that sometimes we just have to believe in our ideas.  No matter what creative talent you have, it might be writing, photography, DIY, painting, gardening, crafts, what ever it might be...keep at it and the more you use your talent I believe the more it will grow.

Photos courtsey of me.  :)

Nothing encourages creativity like the chance to fall flat on one's face.  ~James D. Finley

Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! ~Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

Never tell people how to do things.  Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.  ~George Smith Patton, War as I Knew It, 1947

 

I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.  ~Pablo Picasso

 

Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.  ~Lewis Carroll

 

Happy Monday!

 

Happy April Fools Day



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Stylish Blogger Award

My blog friend Debi has awarded me with the Stylish Blog Award. I am honored that she considered me for the award. If you have a chance, stop by and visit her blog. She always has something going on over there!

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There are some rules for the award and they are:

~ Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

~ Share 7 things about yourself.

~ Award 7 recently discovered great bloggers.

~ Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.

 

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So, here it goes - seven things about myself that you may not know.

 

1. I am messy. Throw my clothes on the floor kind of messy.

2. At the moment, I am addicted to City Ville on Facebook

Want to be my neighbor? :)

 

3. I ALWAYS sing off key and out of tune.

 

4. I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 18.

5. My dh and I have been sweethearts since I was 14.

 

6. My favorite thing to cook in is my iron skillet.

I use it several times a week.

 

7. I spend my day job with farmers & really do love my job.

 

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Now, onto my seven recently discovered great bloggers :)

 

1. Check on The Zero Waste Home.

She has lots of tips on how to reduce. Even if you don't use all her ideas, if you use some, it will help to simply your life.

2. Stop by and see Bees Knees Bungalow.

I found her site and I scrolled all the way through the end. She has great ideas and I love the looks of all her projects.

3. Has anyone not checked out Freckled Laundry?

She has sweet simple stuff. A look I would love to recreate in my home.

4. Years ago Brassy Apple inspired me to make my first real outfit for my little girl.  I sewed up a rockin' outfit thanks to her.

5. I love her home and her fun projects she shares with us.

Go see Grand Design Co.

6.  Aunna is a blogger I personally know.  She would love for you to check out her blog called Tons of Potential.  She is a young woman how has lots of good ideas.

7.  Hop over to 6th Street Design School.

Kirsten has some ideas you will love.

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Hope you have enjoyed learning a little about me.  Happy Blog Hopping everyone. I think you will really enjoy all the blogs I have listed.

Thanks to Debi for the award.  :)

Happy Thursday to all!

This is a song by FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI.
It is called "This Is The Stuff"

Here are the lyrics:
I lost my keys in the great unknown
And call me please 'Cuz I can't find my phone

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

45 in a 35
Sirens and fines while I'm running behind
Whoa

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation
It's not the end of the world
Oh Oh Oh

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
And I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the stuff You use

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I really identified with these lyrics. This songs helps keeps thing in perspective and it's a catchy little tune. I hope it makes you smile today. 

Props to Shiela for sharing that song with me.  :) 

Sneak Peak

How many projects can one have going on at the same time? 

:)

Right now I have started 3.5 projects.  I say .5 because I have one idea laid out but I have not actually started it yet.

Here is a sneak peak of what is going on at my house right now.

Distress Ink :)

So many of you crafters out there have been using this stuff.

Some of you distress the edges of paper, use it to as paint, and for stamping.

All kinds of things.

 This past weekend I went here

and purchased some of my very own distress ink.

Sweet!  That makes me happy.  :)

New Blog Design at The Painted Studio

I have re-designed my blog thanks to Mandi at Mandipidy!!!

Go to her blog and click on the DIY Blog Makeover tab...

I created a header, a blog button, and did a little resizing to my blog with the help of her tutorials. 

I have a few things in mind to "tweek" still but for now they will have to wait.  I do have other things I have to get done today. :)

What do you think?

Any suggestions?

Participating in a Gift Exchange

 

Thanks to Craftaholics Anonymous I will be participating in a gift exchange this month with Mandi from Mandipidy. 

Go check out Mandi's site.  She is young and creative.  I think you will enjoy looking around her blog.

I know I am looking forward to this exchange. 
Now...what to make, what to make?

Michael Miller Fabrics

Michael Miller Fabrics are just the best.  I love the colors and the designs so much.  They even have a blog.  Check it out.

I made a cute outfit for both of my daughters with some of this fabric. 

(Isn't she precious?)

Here is the outfit I made for my oldest daughter.

Just a few more pictures because it is fun.

Where Painted Studio Started

I thought I would give you just a little bit a history as to why I call my blog "The Painted Studio". About 6 years ago I had seen custom painted kids clothes on eBay. No way was I going to pay the prices on eBay so I bought some paints and gave it a try. It was alot of fun and my kids and I enjoyed making the clothes for my kids. This is the first painted outfit I made. I was liked how it turned out so I started painting this design on lots of different jeans and overalls and sold them on eBay. At that time my eBay name was allyrnelson, it was a shared account with my sister so that is the name I put on my photos. After I started selling more and more I took the name
"The Painted Studio".

Here are a few more exaples of the work I had done.

If you like these, I will show you some other designs on another day.

Have a good one!

Crafting in Progess...Please hold

Last week is when I saw...

and I have yet to show you what I picked up on my second day of free browsing.

You will love the stuff I got. I know I do!

I have been busy this week but not with crafting. I hope to get a little accomplished tonight so I can share with you tomorrow.

In the mean time, here are just a few blogs I have save in my favorites file.

DIY Block Letters

Here is a project I completed last week. It only cost me $1 for the fabric. I love these kinds of projects. I started out with a cardboard box. I cut out my H and then cut strips to glue to the back to make a block letter.
(Sorry this picture is so small..hmmmm) I ended up with this block letter. Easy-peasy.

I then went to my local Wal-mart to find some fabric I liked. I picked out the fabric square for $1. Then using my Mod Podge, I glued the fabric to the cardboard. Cutting here and there and adding more Mod Podge. I really love how it turned out.

I will even let you peek at the back. See, I got lazy umm..no I mean...I ran out of time and I left the back unfinished. No one can see this side anyway...so it all works out.

Here are some other people who have done their own letter as well.

Me Like Stuff blog

http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com/2010/02/cardboard-decorative-letters-so-cheap.html

Artprojectsforkids.org

testing testing

Ignore this post...I'm trying something out.

:)

Jackpot!

I hit the jackpot!

I drove by a building that had a sign out front...FREE FOR ALL.

WHAT? Did that say what I thought?

Back to the office I go to get someone to go with me because I'm a chicken and don't like to go into places I don't know by myself. So, with my partner in crime I went back. My partner informed me that we were not shopping all day. I said no problem. I breezed through that place grabbing this and that. After I had an arm full of things I wanted I headed for the door. I couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear. Free stuff makes me happy.

Now I have to go to break out my spray paints and see what I can do with it!

Ps. I went back today without my trusty sidekick so I could look around some more. I loaded my van up with more stuff. I will share that with you next week.

Tell me you can see the potential of these items too. :)

Garage Sale

IYgarage sales.

Did I ever tell you that?

I found a couple of items this morning @ a garage sale even.

I got a new purse & wallet for $6 and a TV stand for $8. NICE.
I am planning on going to a BIG 30 family garage sale Saturday.

I will let you know what I find.

PS. Tomorrow I will show you a couple of things I have been working on! Stay tuned!!!

The Color Purple

My sister took me to The Orpheum in Memphis.

Let me tell it...it was wonderful.

I really enjoyed the show.

Thanks Big Sis.

I did get some things done around my house this weekend. I progressed a little bit on two of my projects. I hope to have one done tonight so I can take photos to show you. I cannot wait to share them with you!

What I'm listening to: Good Morning America on TV

Random Thoughts: Will anyone notice if I don't get anything done today?

I feel another project coming on...

As I searched the web today and I have been inspired to do another project (while I am in the middle of another project). So I started with this....

Hopefully by next week I can show you what I have made.

Here is a Sneek Peek.

Our First Fishing Trip

The kids and I went fishing at Jerry Paul Combs Lake in Kennett. It was a nice day but a little windy. Here are a few pics from our trip.

Kara & Trey with the only fish we caught.

Trey was so excited but he never did touch it.

Lani got to touch it and even throw it back into the lake.

Lani was all smiles during our fishing trip.

When she got tired of fishing, she started playing with her new pet worm.

May the worm rest in peace.

Kara helping Trey fish.

She-She was teaching Lani how to cast her line.