The snow just keeps coming down. Still so much to get done before Christmas... I've been working sporadically, distracted by the falling white clouds. Pulled by the need to take comfy naps in the middle of the day. You may have noticed my lack of motivation to blog. I've also had that same feeling for exercise! I'm okay though, going with the flow, things will get done in time.
I've been working on a new painting and was struggling with birdcages. I decided to work them out in my journal pages on a smaller scale, much less effort when messed up! I'm still trying to decide what bird I'm going to use. hmmm?
I began this journal page by collaging down one of Michele Maule's free digital downloads. I love her work, use of color and subjects she paints.
Finally got goodies in the mail. Making 50 handmade ornaments ended up being a whole lot more work than I had expected. The wrapping and packaging alone was a chore!
This has been a tough year for many retailers. I don't want our little cute shops closing, it's getting so hard for them due to the internet, economy, high leases and I'm sure many other things. My heart goes out to them. I only wish I could have given all my stores this gift of my appreciation.
My artist friend Anne Leuck Feldhaus is having a fantastic giveaway on her blog! Make sure to enter, you could win FREE stuff!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Holy cow Michelle! I don't know how you made and packaged 50 of those!!!???? LOL no wonder you're tired!! I think packaging is often more time consuming than the actual creating process! :)
Love your journal pages! One of these days I am going to show up on your doorstep for one of your classes and commit to jumping into yet another artform!! LOL!! I'm sure my husband will be just thrilled with that!! LOL
HOpe you have a WONDERFUL Christmas!! God bless you!!
Posted by: Brenis | December 21, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Hi Michelle! I hope you and the family are having a wonderfully blessed holiday season! We are watching the snow reports on the news and missing the PNC this time of year... then we head outside and remember why we live in AZ-lol.. Your art is as fun,whimsical and beautiful as ever! Give those Hummingbirds a whirl, they might surprise you! Wishing you the best in 09!
xoxox Yvette Gibbons and fam..
Posted by: yvette Gibbons | December 21, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I like the bird in the cage the best. is the bottom of the cage gift wrap?
Posted by: shannon | December 21, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Michelle, thanks so much for mentioning my give away here!
Posted by: annesart | December 21, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Hi Michelle~I know first-hand how cool your packaging is. If you click the link to my blog you will see your...I mean MY snowman on my tree and the package it came in as well. Thanks again for the truly whimsical addition to our Christmas tree this year!
~Joyce
Posted by: Joyce | December 22, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Wow, its been forever since I've browsed my favorite blogs, but I'm back and wanted to pop in. I can relate to hand made ornaments, since we added those to our line this year. They are very time consuming, but great for the sales! Can't wait to catch up on what you have been up to. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: London E | December 22, 2008 at 10:34 PM
merry christmas!
i was thinking of you this morning. y coffee maker broke for good yesterday so last night i got a new one at wal-mart at 11:30...i wasn't going one more morning without coffee. so when i was setting it up i thought "i wish it was michelle's coffee maker" :)
i am looking forward to the break so i can blog hop bunches and bunches. i will will be back to catch up with you!
have a fabulous day tomorrow!
Posted by: meg duerksen | December 24, 2008 at 08:49 AM
I love your journal pages! The colors are amazing...I can't believe you cut out 50 snowmen out of MDF like that...WOW what an undertaking, but I am sure they were cherished by the recipients...Beautiful work as always....
Posted by: Jill Beninato | January 07, 2009 at 04:55 AM