michelle my belle

i'm really trying...

there just doesn't seem to be enough time in my days right now.
i still have so much to share but i haven't had the time to post about it. sorry :(.

in the meantime, here are a few Creative Connection posts by friends... Leigh, Lizzy and Lacy.

The Creative Connection - Junk Bonanza

the first morning in MN for The Creative Connection, a few of us jetted just outside of Minneapolis to the Junk Bonanza.
my friend Leigh of Curly Girl, who was also the one who recommended TCC, said Junk Bonanza was a must.

lovely Leigh, camera in hand.

surprisingly, the prices were fair.

i only had my 50mm fixes lens so my shots were limited to pretty close up.
some of these displays were so cool, i wish i could have captured them better for you.


if only my last name began with R!!! LOVE this!


my scores.
i plan on using these old locker baskets in my mudroom.
and isn't this letter A the coolest!!! and only $18. a steal.

we all agreed that paying $25 for the early bird pass was worth it.
not having to fight the crowds and getting first dibs was a nice way to go.

prayer changes things

this is my momma... isn't she awesome. :)
she has a free beautiful download available for a few days.

i feel like i've been going through so many ups and downs lately.
prayer changes things, i'm believing that.


her hand-lettering is just beyond cool, don't-cha think?


maybe even a coloring page with this one.

okay, off to begin yet another day.
this day WILL BE BETTER than yesterday.

sculpted owl mail treats!

before i go on and on about TCC (the creative connection)...
i must show you this darling, DARLING gift i received in the mail!
is this little hand sculpted owl not the cutest?!
thank you my sweet friend Tammy McGee/The Gypsy Chronicles!
you are an inspiration of kindness and perseverance to all of us.
even her envelope invited squeals of delight!

i love you sweet friend.
i'm so glad our paths have crossed.

 

 

creative connection here i come!

i'm on my way to st. paul for The Creative Connection event.
excited to be hooking up with friends April, Leigh and Kelly Rae.
not sure what to expect from this adventure.
but, i'm sure it's going to be ridiculously awesome!!! thank you susan :)
i'll report back soon.
xo-m

see Leigh's post about her experience at last year's event here.

this and that - is the excuse.

i totally can not believe it's been almost a MONTH since i blogged last!
i'm sorry. i didn't even say goodbye.
maybe that's because i had no intention of leaving you for that long.
it just happened. :(


we're still trying to get squared away in the new location.
it's been a lot more work than i had anticipated.
along with A LOT more money. ugh.

my youngest (11) started at a new school.
this was what she looked like on the first day.
all glammed up.
since then it's been tennies, shorts and a t-shirt.

this piece is from a few months back.
i haven't had any time for art and it's killing me!
i am looking forward to getting back into and finding my muse again!

i've missed you.
thank you to all of you who have emailed or commented asking where i've been.
it's nice to know that i was missed. :)