It's Like Christmas . . .

-
. . . hearing the doorbell ring, and hearing the engine of the UPS truck pull away as you open the door and find it sitting there . . . waiting. A brown box. Some can be little. Some can be big. Just depends on the goodies you're expecting. Whatever it is, knowing that the box is from Blick, it's just about all that matters.

Nothing is wonderful as that.


The box I received this week contained some new palette paper, a whole set of Mod Podge (matte, sparkle, glossy, outdoors and paper varieties), 50 small 4x4 canvas boards, and 25 assorted paper mache boxes.


Yes . . . these. What, pray tell, am I going to do with 25 assorted paper mache boxes? Oh, wouldn't YOU like to know?!? ;)  Oh, I've got some ideas . . . some visions . . . some wheels that are turning. You're going to have to hang in there to see.

So, I'm getting busy in my studio, again. I've signed up for another craft fair on November 10th, and I have lots to do to prepare for it. In addition, Katie has signed up for Girl Scouts, PG is only home 11 days this month, Ella is still in art class (and just lost her front tooth!), and I am still working that consulting job for my old employer.

The days . . . they could not be more jam packed than they are right now.

And while I'm so grateful for all of it . . . I sure do look forward to it slowing down a little. Like, in 2036 (I think that is when I am able to retire. Maybe.)

So for now, just a peek at my recent UPS shipment. Have lots more to share . . . so I'll be back soon. Until then . . . how are all of you?

Comments

  1. 2EOctober 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    So excited for all your goodies, because I know I will be going Holiday shopping in your studio... Life is good because you got this package... YEAH... Can't wait to see what you create with all your goodies.

    Happy Creating

    ReplyDelete
  2. IsabelOctober 15, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    What great goodies!!!! And i didnt know Modge Podge sold different glue's,Cannot wait to see what wonderful art you create:O)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cody DollOctober 15, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I cant not wait to see what you have in store with all those goodies.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Cody @Solemn Sound

    ReplyDelete
  4. KimberlyOctober 16, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Good for you. I can't wait to see what you're making with those!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kelly WarrenOctober 16, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    oh, those Dick Blick boxes.... when Blick catalogs arrive in my mailbox, I disappear for an hour to drool and dream. Have fun with all that good stuff! Can't wait to see what you are working on!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Stephanie AmosOctober 16, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    You GO Girl! How FUN!!! Can't wait to see all the new art! =)

    ReplyDelete
  7. scrapwordsmomOctober 17, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Oh how I am excited for the day when I can get a box like that again!!! {it's oh so close now!!!} Too fun...it just lifts your spirits....and I can't wait to see what you are doing with those boxes...

    Oh and I LOVE sparkly Mod Podge:)


    Love ya...girl!!!!!!

    Leslie

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    It is like Christmas. I love getting packages like that.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me a little note! Your words mean so much to me!

Popular posts from this blog

My Dream Home Smash Book

-
Image
Have you ever heard of a Smash Book? If you are a scrapbooker or art journal person, you may have. If you are not one of those types, you may not have. I am a scrapbooker . . . but had no idea what a Smash Book was. That is, until my dear friend Peggy brought hers to our Scrapbook Cellar gathering last month. She introduced us all to her cool little composition journal, and the conversation went something like this: PK :  Here is my Smash book. Me : Your what? PK : My Smash Book. Me : Like, smash, what? PK : Smash . . . things. You know. Like, stuff. Me : What? PK : See . . . I will put stuff in here. Junk. Things I don't want to lose, but don't know what to do with. Me : Huh? PK : Smash. Me : I don't get it. PK : Google it. CE (our friend, Cindi, who just entered the conversation and saw was PK was holding): Oh, a Smash Book! Cool! Me : Huh? CE : Google it. LT (my sister, Laura, who is right there with me): I don't get it. So, I googled it. ...
Read more

Any Day Now . . .

-
Image
Any day now . . . Any day now . . . we will see you in all your glory, and the memory of past Springs will become our reality once again.  Any day now . . . I will walk passed you and be reminded of that scene in "Willie Wonka" . . . Gene Wilder as "Willie Wonka" image obtained from Google Image Search. Original site unknown. . . . when Gene Wilder drinks something (that I like to imagine is the sweetest, butteriest, most amazing thing) from a buttercup, and I'll wish just once I could do the same with you. Any day now . . . I will turn the corner of our block and find you waiting for me with your petals wide open, as if wanting to give me a Spring hug, and your scent will make me feel as if the heavens have opened up and sprinkled sweet smells over us all. Any day now . . . can't come soon enough.
Read more

Hot Off The Presses! A fanTAStic Weekend Treat!

-
Image
Howdy Friends!!! Hope this post finds you all doing well! As part of my blog series "100 Things to Do with Grapes"  (STOP - wait a minute .... are you kidding me??? I don't have a blog series about grapes!!! Oh - but just imagine if I did!!!), I just had to share with you one of my very all time favorite summer treats . . .  Ok, are you even slightly interested? Hang in there with me, ok? Because this easy, summer "yum" is bound to be a favorite of YOURS!!!! That is . . . unless you have a peanut allergy. If you have a peanut allergy, I would STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST making this treat. (Come back Monday for another more appropriate post for you.) If you DON'T have peanut allergy . . . run to the store RIGHT NOW and pick up these three things . . . Seriously . . . it only takes these three things; green grapes, lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, and a bag of white chips. Seriously . . . that is all! So, how do you make these awesome snackies?...
Read more