what color are you?

this is a really great color quiz to take. mine is very accurate. i do tend to be a leader to make sure that things are done right- not the best quality at times ( people think i'm BOSSY)!

you are mediumspringgreen #00FA9A

Your dominant hues are cyan and green. Although you definately strive to be logical you care about people and know there's a time and place for thinking emotionally. Your head rules most things but your heart rules others, and getting them to meet in the middle takes a lot of your energy some days. Your saturation level is very high - you are all about getting things done. The world may think you work too hard but you have a lot to show for it, and it keeps you going. You shouldn't be afraid to lead people, because if you're doing it, it'll be done right. Your outlook on life is bright. You see good things in situations where others may not be able to, and it frustrates you to see them get down on everything.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

so what color are you?!

origami paper cranes

this weekend i sat at the dining table and worked on this paper crane project to help cheer up someone who is awaiting a liver transplant. in the past, i have tried to fold cranes but usually get all messed up and confused so i give up and am left with only a soggy piece of origami paper. the pdf file of directions that Julee posted are great and i was able to get thru all the steps easily ( just ignore picture #19). as origami paper i just used my usual computer paper printed with my art collages and scans of vintage hankerchiefs & pillowcases. they really made for some colorful cranes!

the ZNE book club

i'm excited to be part of my first "book club" experience. i have been a member of the variaZioNE mixed media artist network for quite a while but have not had much of a chance to really participate in all the fun activities and such as much as i would like. i finally decided to jump on in! all are welcome to join in too so if you like to come along with me, the more the merrier. plus, your entrance fee will benefit our little furry friends in need of rescue! you have until Feb 17, 2008 to get entrance to the club so check it out right away!

this month's book is Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista

label-maker fun

i found the acme label maker site a while ago (but forgot about it until today). i have been playing around with sayings and it brings back memories of turning the dial to the letters, squeezing out my name with the handy little label maker, peeling the back off the long sticker, and then placing it on my pencil boxes and notebooks for school. now you can make your very own labels like in the "old days"- and not hurt your hands with all the squeezing!

Labels by ACME Label Maker.

feeling eco-friendly

this week i have been on an eco-friendly crochet kick. after reading Gina's blog post, i have made myself some new shopping bags. i pulled out the old vintage-colored yarn my mom had been saving since forever and now have 3 new bags for my groceries, library books, clothing store buys, craft store purchases, and anything else you can get that usually comes in a plastic bag when you check out your items. it's like a whole new way to let other people know about your personality while also showing that you care about the earth! nifty! my new bags are holding up nicely and actually carry so much more than the usual grocery-store plastic bags (which usually tear, or can only fit 2 items at a time inside them so you have to take 10 trips from the car and back to the kitchen for unloading), and have a much more comfy feel to the handles -not digging into your palm when holding a heavy item.

so far, i have found that most places are happy to put your things in a tote or bag that you have brought along for your shopping. i would imagine it saves the store money too- not giving away so many plastic bags with their logos printed on them. the one place i got an eye-roll was from the cashier at Target. at first she was frustrated that she couldn't find a price tag on the bag... and then looked at me questioningly. after i pointed out that they were to put my items in she rolled her eyes and said "OK". well, i'm sure i won't be the first person to use the BYOB method of shopping in her line. hopefully she won't be so weird to the next customer.

Coffee Time!

today i was feeling much more energetic and inspired so i heated up the beeswax again, got painted and messy making coffee-art. YAY

items with this design are available at my cafepress store!

Sifting thru sadness...

My grandpa passed away a couple of weeks ago after suffering a heart-attack. He had the choice of getting a bypass surgery about 5 years ago but his heart was so unhealthy at that time, there was no guarantee he would even survive the procedure. He decided to let things go and enjoy his life while he had a little time left. He was to be 80 this year. After the memorial service, we were all at my mom's house and she went thru the kitchen drawers and asked me to copy some of my great-grandma's crocheted potholders and counter protecty things. My grandpa always used them when he cooked. I spent a few evenings making a bunch of these, thinking of him. Anyhow, these are my finished items (old next to the new). Working on them really helped me work thru the sadness ( grief is such a big word) I've felt this week. Every day it gets better...

it's so sad that items like pot holders can last longer than a human life...