It's been two weeks since my last post, but we had our staycation during the first week. Then, I spent all of last week trying to get caught up. (Not that I EVER feel caught up.)
What's finished
Since it has been two weeks, and it rained for about half of our vacation, I did get a few things done.
This assemblage work has been in process for several weeks. It's the first in what I hope will be a series that highlights the little details of some of the ephemera in my stash. As such, this piece (available at Hello Gallery) is titled Ephemeral Treasures 1.
Likewise, I took a bit of time last week to turn my ICADs (Index Card a Day) into greeting cards for the gallery.
And, the May Finding the Words art journal spread for YouTube was completed.
Those are just the bigger tasks I accomplished. There were loads of smaller ones too.
What's in Progress
Speaking of cards, I've been working on restocking my supply of cards that get included with purchases from the Etsy Shop. That meant making masterboards and watercoloring some flowers for them.
I can't share what's actually on my desk at the moment, though, as it's my Inspiration Trove assemblage project for the month. I should hopefully have that available to watch within the week.
What's Next?
In addition to the Inspiration Trove video, I'm hoping to have another Thrifty Thursday video up this week, list a few pieces on Etsy, work on a NEW WEBSITE, and get into my Spicy art journal.
What's Caught My Eye?
Since we were on vacation...it's been a lot of things!
This note written in the sidewalk outside a thrift store in Milton, FL is just one of them.
I also found this abandoned birds' nest in the brambles of our property while I was doing yardwork yesterday.
What's Had My Attention?
I just started listening to/reading The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick and am really enjoying it. In fact, it's this month's book for a book club that I'm likely joining. So, that's exciting too.
What's Inspired Me?
Our staycation was full of inspiring activities. We went to the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs, MS. It was full of so much colorful inspiration!
We spent an afternoon at the beach (Orange Beach, AL). It's my favorite place to restore my soul, and I am so thankful that we live so close to the coast.
A whole day was enjoyed in Milton, Florida. First, we rode 16 miles of the Blackwater Trail on our bikes. Then we did some dining, antiquing, walking along the Blackwater River, and sampling the local brews.
What was the Best Part of my Week(s)?
See the section above! 😜
What's New?
It's not especially new-new, but I did recently get my PaperArtsy Infusions into little organizers that I've had hanging around. I even made a whole Reel about it on YouTube.
