Being Creative

 If you could take a snapshot of us these days it would be an action shot.  It'd be of two or more of us gathered together making something.  Faces smiling.  Right in the midst of a creative project.  Undoubtedly the background would be messy, because who can keep up with all the chores when there is glorious creativity happening!  We've been doing a lot of this....

 Actually J and I have been playing music together at our church.  It's been really great to do it together and we enjoy making music together so very much!  The little lady is totally into the guitar, and in love with her papa, so sitting in his lap with the guitar is the best thing ever as far as she's concerned.

 We've also been trying new things.  This year for Easter we dyed our eggs with onion skins.  It was really easy.  We decided to just put the onion skins (that we had been saving for a few weeks) into the pot with the eggs while they were boiling.  We drew on them first with white crayons to make some designs.  When they were done cooking they were a lovely shade of orange.

 What?  You think that doesn't look like eggs in the pot?  Well...that's because I just couldn't throw that beautiful orange water away so I added some vinegar and some yarn!  Then I let it dry and now it's a lovely shade of orange too.

 We've been making lots of sentences.  Lots.  And you can't tell in the photo but he actually thinks it's really fun.  Tons of words on cards, one sunny, soft spot on the rug and one happy boy making sentences with crazy words.  He usually makes them nonsensical because he can.  And it's fun.

 As it warms up outside I am feeling the rush of "hurry up and finish knitting everything you want to" because soon it will be planting season.  Followed by weeding season.  And then if we're lucky harvest season.  I finished making baby A some little ruffled diaper covers.  Here's one in cream wool.

 Can you see how she stands on her tippy toes?

 No, I haven't cut her hair yet.  That's just how it is.

I also finished making another bookmark.  This one is a Scottish Thistle!  For a friend of mine who is getting ready to move to Scotland.

And all of this creating leaves us feeling pretty much like this... Happy.  Filled up.  Together.

5 for 5

*update*   well, i can't decide if i should be bummed that no one joined in or be thankful that i don't have to find time to create something?!?  mostly i just wanted to play the game though...so... here is a gentle nudge. please join in!  it will be fun! you don't have to be awesome creator girl to do it! you could even have your kids help you if you like!  and ....it will be fun!!!  (did i mention that yet?)  it's not too late....just leave a comment if you'd like to receive a fun handmade gift from me. :)

Ready for somethin' fun?!?  

A giveaway! (with a twist)

My sister-in-law, adventurous soul that she is, posted a giveaway that sparked my (rather limited sense) of adventure. (thank you d!)  It's called 5 for 5....and it's a giveaway of homemade things.  Here's how it works (copied from her blog)

The first five people to leave a comment on this post will get something from me.  But in return, you have to do the same thing on your blog and make something for five other people. The details are as follows, and if you want to play copy the following onto your blog *(or facebook?) and leave me a post: 

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.

2. What I create will be just for you, with love.

3. It’ll be done this year (2010).

4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. Heck, I might bake something for you and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure!

5. I reserve the right to do something strange.

6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.

7. Send your mailing address – after I contact you.

(the facebook idea is from me, cuz I don't know how many of you have blogs and I know some of you would love this!)

Alright....whose in??? :D