It’s been a Craftastic day! I can’t help it, I’ve had that word in my head for a week! That and “Great Googily Moogily.” They’re addictive, these fantastical expressions. Try using them. You’ll see. You’ll be stuck on them like your first cup of coffee, stuck. What, you don’t steal words from small children’s cartoons and incoorporate them into your vocabulary? It’s just me, huh?
Anyhow, the boy and I got to crafting this afternoon. I dumped my box of vintage fabric scraps on the dining room table and we set to work doing a little mixed media fabric collage. Boy Wonder was all excited because it meant he got to use my new cutting tools and the iron. What is it about boys and tools? Don’t go there. I’m shocked I was so calm, considering my child was brandishing both a knife and a hot iron.
Calming it was. It’s been a two mocha a day, so the calm was welcomed! I feel like I’ve been running since I stumbled out of bed. There has been glorious light here on the North Coast this week, and I’ve been taking advantage of it shooting photos for Thrifty Goodness. I’ve been a bit manic in the process, though. Running about in my handmade pjs not bothering to get dressed, up and down the stairs between the sunlit rooms, the disaster in my craft room, and my computer in the living room serving as a make-shift office. Sometimes, you forget to breathe.
The afernoon was so theraputic, even Snickers wanted in on the scene. Boy Wonder is usually such a chatty companion, no matter what he’s doing. But even he fell into a contented silence, concentrating on his collage. He dreams big this boy and wouldn’t settle for a simple pattern. It’s interesting to watch him work and see his process; we are so different and I find his approach inspiring. He’s just beginning he says—but likes working with these fabrics. “You know, Mom, these vintage fabrics are like art themselves.” That’s my boy!
I may be crafty, but this boy, this boy is an artist. I can’t wait to see it finished. He’s been checking in every so often, “What do you think of it so far?” I think it’s magnificent!
It’s Friday. On a cold but clear day here on the edge of the world, we spent the afternoon doing a little art therapy. What did you do today to lower your blood pressure?
I love the power of art and crafts to excite, yet soothe the soul. I did nothing to lower my blood pressure. I needed to curl up on the couch and read–but this weekend is hectic with out home meet. UGH!
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Oh, blessings to both you and Alison as you head into this last home meet! ~W
I love the happy and contented feel of this post-makes me smile for you and BW. A rotary cutter! neato. For Christmas, Rich gave both Abby and me- sewing machines! I realize yours is a familiar companion but I haven’t had new one (or used one) in 20 years so this is very exciting. Abby read the manual, figured her’s out and showed me- hah!
Let’s see- oh, I played in the dirt. Very soul soothing.
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Oh, dirty is very, very therapeutic. 😀 We call that “pot” therapy around here. 😉 ~W
It looks like a great day. I wasn’t so well equipped to turn today into something beautiful… darned Qwest and phones going out.
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Yeah, what is a simple inconvenience for most people, is a real problem for you since you conduct all your work online or on the phone!! Here’s to a relaxing weekend. ~W
Art Therapy sounds like a wonderful idea. School started for me this week and I thought I was the only person at two mochas a day! I am glad you are catching your breath and relaxing. Your boy is quite the artist there!
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Oh, geeze… school can easily put you over the top in mocha numbers. Hang in there and don’t over caffeinate! ~W
Great Googily Moogily!
You are absolutely right, that makes me giggle. It’s as good as Heavens to Mergatroid!
….. exit stage left ……
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Hee… it’s addictive. And for the record… won’t you be my neighbor? 😀 ~W
Very cool! It’s going to be a craftastic day for me, too. (Much better than the word I used for my Thursday which was ‘craptastic!’) I’m learning to crochet today and I’m SO excited! Will we get to see BW’s final project?
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I’ll put up a picture Monday of his piece. I can’t wait to see your results. Your sister is mighty talented and I’m sure your scarf is going to ROCK. 😀 ~W
BW lives up to his name! I love his boat on the water!
Madeleine asked to include your art therapy as an activity for her upcoming Medieval-themed birthday party. Upon seeing your post, she began making a fabric sample “Pin the Tail on the Dragon” game. Thanks for the crafty sharing!
Catching up below was pure joy. I appreciate the effort it takes for you to carve out a loving, relaxed, joyful family life, Wende! And you reign as the Queen of Love and Beauty in your sweet home!
I stretched, undulated my spine, stood on my head, and meditated. ;~)
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Ooh, a Medieval themed party sounds like so much fun! Holy cow, will there be a castle cake?? 😀 ~W
Art therapy is a wonderful way to chill isn’t it? His creation is truly wonderful! I had a friend come in from out of town, we did a wonderful dinner, and then I came home and got to bed exactly when I wanted to because Saturday was a day of road trips…which is just what I needed!
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I find road trips to be a good kind of therapy, really. There is something about the open road and great traveling companions. ~W
art therapy rocks
and second therapy is mocha therapy (make mine decaf though, bonus of that is you don’t really have to stop at two)
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Hee.. I’m decaf too… otherwise I’d never sleep! ~W