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Tag: cool stuff

one for you, one for me….

Don't you love when you find something cool and want to give it to everyone you know? That's how I felt about these handsome and clever flower pins. I found Lynda on etsy and think she has something really special going on. I got myself, my mother, and a few friends some of these. Look how pretty her wrappings and ribbons are too! Maybe you'll find just the right color for a Mother's Day gift. Her shop is HERE.

While you are there, check out the wonderful prints by Mae. LOVE this Beatle's lyric. Love her style. I want all of her prints! Her shop is HERE.

What did we do before etsy? It's a great place to find interesting people from around the globe sharing their unique talents. I know it's become my default location when shopping for gifts (for you and for me).

April 15, 2010
sun and the city

First, another RubyTuesday spread. It may or may not be finished. I let the pages get super dry before I decide if I'm going to write on them or add a little something else. Sometimes it will be days before I look at them again. I tend to prefer pages without writing so I will probably leave it. It's more fun to start a new set of pages. Keep moving forward.

Second, Fallon and I met Edie in the city to see the Burton exhibit at the MoMA…but the times tix were sold out. Duh! Should have checked. We still a grand day. It was a sunny and glorious afternoon in New York. We stumbled upon a cool shop – just opened that day! How cool is this scarf? Large enough to be a poolside wrap.

Also scored a garland light by Tord Boontje. I am a fan. It was hanging there whispering to me…couldn't resist. Look at this video. Can't wait to hang it in my bedroom.

We had seen a group of kilted men on the train…and later ran into hundreds of kilted men, women, and children marching in the St. Andrews parade on 6th. I loved all the pomp, and the bagpipes made me swoon. I would love to try playing one. Has anyone done it? Tell tell.

April 13, 2010
sun and the city

First, another RubyTuesday spread. It may or may not be finished. I let the pages get super dry before I decide if I'm going to write on them or add a little something else. Sometimes it will be days before I look at them again. I tend to prefer pages without writing so I will probably leave it. It's more fun to start a new set of pages. Keep moving forward.

Second, Fallon and I met Edie in the city to see the Burton exhibit at the MoMA…but the times tix were sold out. Duh! Should have checked. We still a grand day. It was a sunny and glorious afternoon in New York. We stumbled upon a cool shop – just opened that day! How cool is this scarf? Large enough to be a poolside wrap.

Also scored a garland light by Tord Boontje. I am a fan. It was hanging there whispering to me…couldn't resist. Look at this video. Can't wait to hang it in my bedroom.

We had seen a group of kilted men on the train…and later ran into hundreds of kilted men, women, and children marching in the St. Andrews parade on 6th. I loved all the pomp, and the bagpipes made me swoon. I would love to try playing one. Has anyone done it? Tell tell.

April 13, 2010
spring sing ring

So I'm a little late posting this page. At least I kept up! I'm also late with the crusade, but it's up now, whew!

There is nothing better than working with reckless abandon, and no concern for "what am i going to do with this" - just playing to learn. Hope you'll join us this month.

Sam turned 18 yesterday. Eighteen! Sweet kiss from his sweet friend :) Makes my heart sing to see him so happy.

Lots of comments about my custom *lucky girl* ring. From etsy of course! Made by Chris at CreativeMode. In fact, all the rings are from etsy. See also aprilkawaoka, puffluna, karalmava, aliciasjoy, cherrycreek, tinahdee, panicmama, and sterlingstones. Rock On is from somewhere else…can't remember now.

April 9, 2010
spring sing ring

So I'm a little late posting this page. At least I kept up! I'm also late with the crusade, but it's up now, whew!

There is nothing better than working with reckless abandon, and no concern for "what am i going to do with this" - just playing to learn. Hope you'll join us this month.

Sam turned 18 yesterday. Eighteen! Sweet kiss from his sweet friend :) Makes my heart sing to see him so happy.

Lots of comments about my custom *lucky girl* ring. From etsy of course! Made by Chris at CreativeMode. In fact, all the rings are from etsy. See also aprilkawaoka, puffluna, karalmava, aliciasjoy, cherrycreek, tinahdee, panicmama, and sterlingstones. Rock On is from somewhere else…can't remember now.

April 9, 2010
E is for enthusiasm, evidence

I had limited time today to make my rubytuesday pages since I'm heading out to pick up Mom from the airport. It was easy to do these – simply documented recent events by tucking away some *evidence*, and scribbling down some thoughts.

I was so touched and tickled by the responses you left on my last post. I printed out the comments for my journal page. I get it that not all of you are HIM fans. And you may even roll your eyes when you arrive to see another post about them. But what is really cool is that you were still able to share the enthusiasm with me. And you get it that these projects and experiences are important to me. Thank you.

Oh! You want to know where that cool *evidence* tape came from? When I was looking for pre-printed toe tags I came across crimescene.com I ended up making my own toe tags, but found lots of great stuff at that place. I have been keeping a journal….yes another….that is all about barrier tape. I collect different specimens of tape while out and about, and friends even send me some. I have tape confiscated from the local premises of Greece, Italy, and France!

And courtesy of ATPhotography, a few shots from the show Friday night. It was spectacular! Next up: three more dates in May!

March 30, 2010
E is for enthusiasm, evidence

I had limited time today to make my rubytuesday pages since I'm heading out to pick up Mom from the airport. It was easy to do these – simply documented recent events by tucking away some *evidence*, and scribbling down some thoughts.

I was so touched and tickled by the responses you left on my last post. I printed out the comments for my journal page. I get it that not all of you are HIM fans. And you may even roll your eyes when you arrive to see another post about them. But what is really cool is that you were still able to share the enthusiasm with me. And you get it that these projects and experiences are important to me. Thank you.

Oh! You want to know where that cool *evidence* tape came from? When I was looking for pre-printed toe tags I came across crimescene.com I ended up making my own toe tags, but found lots of great stuff at that place. I have been keeping a journal….yes another….that is all about barrier tape. I collect different specimens of tape while out and about, and friends even send me some. I have tape confiscated from the local premises of Greece, Italy, and France!

And courtesy of ATPhotography, a few shots from the show Friday night. It was spectacular! Next up: three more dates in May!

March 30, 2010
the report

It was a glorious day! We arrived in Deptford and took our place in line. Hundreds of fans were there and we met up with our friends, and many new ones. I have been to signings and meet & greets before, but this one was run tight and strict, and very fast. Fallon was a wreck as we inched closer. They had several check points where they held you back so you couldn't really even see the band until you were standing right in front of them.  We had prepared gifts but they were swiftly wisked away by some record exec. but we got to tell them about it. I practically shreiked "but I made them Toe Tags". We thanked them for this opportunity and had our items signed (had to sweet talk the exec. to let us go with unconventional surfaces, a tshirt and a journal). I explained what my journal was and they took a look and thought it was really clever. *grin*

So there is a song on the new album called Acoustic Funeral. (It was actually playing in the store during the signing!!) You can hear Ville explain the song HERE.   You can hear the song HERE.   (Very pretty, take a listen).  The chorus is this….

Epiphany! Toe Tags! We also brought a book, a Black Sabbath dvd, and some cool socks. (they say they always lose socks on tour) I mentioned we had given him the collections of grave dirt and he said the bottles are all lined up on his mantel at home! And they thought my HIMnal was cool.   Can't wait for them to get a good look at the Toe Tags. *faints*

They didn't allow photographs….but I got this one of Fallon with their manager, Seppo. And the others are courtesy of Hot Topic.

What a blast we had! So fun to see our favorite band again. They were all so charming and nice, and really tuned into you when you spoke with them. Great to hang with Bill, Laure, Mark, Suzanne, Cindi, and Cherie. Had to go out for a fun meal to decompress together….

Next up: concert tonight! *blows kisses*

March 26, 2010
the report

It was a glorious day! We arrived in Deptford and took our place in line. Hundreds of fans were there and we met up with our friends, and many new ones. I have been to signings and meet & greets before, but this one was run tight and strict, and very fast. Fallon was a wreck as we inched closer. They had several check points where they held you back so you couldn't really even see the band until you were standing right in front of them.  We had prepared gifts but they were swiftly wisked away by some record exec. but we got to tell them about it. I practically shreiked "but I made them Toe Tags". We thanked them for this opportunity and had our items signed (had to sweet talk the exec. to let us go with unconventional surfaces, a tshirt and a journal). I explained what my journal was and they took a look and thought it was really clever. *grin*

So there is a song on the new album called Acoustic Funeral. (It was actually playing in the store during the signing!!) You can hear Ville explain the song HERE.   You can hear the song HERE.   (Very pretty, take a listen).  The chorus is this….

Epiphany! Toe Tags! We also brought a book, a Black Sabbath dvd, and some cool socks. (they say they always lose socks on tour) I mentioned we had given him the collections of grave dirt and he said the bottles are all lined up on his mantel at home! And they thought my HIMnal was cool.   Can't wait for them to get a good look at the Toe Tags. *faints*

They didn't allow photographs….but I got this one of Fallon with their manager, Seppo. And the others are courtesy of Hot Topic.

What a blast we had! So fun to see our favorite band again. They were all so charming and nice, and really tuned into you when you spoke with them. Great to hang with Bill, Laure, Mark, Suzanne, Cindi, and Cherie. Had to go out for a fun meal to decompress together….

Next up: concert tonight! *blows kisses*

March 26, 2010
whatta week!

Before I talk about the week ahead I will say something about the last weekend. I was super lucky to have an opportunity to teach at the Career Capades day at our kid's high school. It was an action packed day with many presentations in all kinds of departments. I was asked to set up for a workshop and chose to go with monoprinting as it is fast, easy, and quick-drying. With the assistance of some art students we kept the tables turning over so we could let everyone who was interested come have a try at a painting technique. Some 'customers' whizzed in and out but there were some who stayed and kept at it, making lots of cool painted prints. LOVE that I got to witness young kids taking an interest in making art.

There is still time to "Grab a Tissue", then next month we will try monoprinting for the crusades.

And now this week. OMG. Love my him, Him, and HIM. him: it is our 20th anniversary tomorrow! I am such a lucky girl to have this man in my life. What a blessing to exchange vows with him and launch a family together. Life is good. Him: this weekend is Palm Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week. I remember learning as a kid that the ashes we get crossed on our forehead at the beginning of Lent is from the burned palms of the year before. I don't know if that's true but I like the connection. Mom and Dad will be arriving next week to celebrate Easter with us. And HIM: the new video was just released…my favorite track on the album too! Thursday, Fallon and I go to the signing. (I am frantically preparing gifts right now!) Friday, Graham and I go to the opening night of the tour. We are out of our minds with excitement! Gah!

March 22, 2010