Catching my Breath

Ah, the end of Christmas break. So much has been cleaned, wrapped, unwrapped, eaten. We even spent a fun day at our Frederik Meijer Gardens, a local family botanical center with a fabulous Christmas display. My Dearest Husband and son love the miniature train displays.

And the girls and I love the Chrismas trees from around the World display. A very lovely afternoon spent.

I've been doing several highly involved journaling challenges that have been consuming much of my writing time, but several of those will be wrapped up shortly. I've also laid out the dyes and ribbons/flowers to start a new year in the etsy shoppe. Hopefully soon I will be releasing dyed embellishments for Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry and Origins.

It runs in the family

I have the worst time keeping the short people away from my art supplies, especially the Crown Princess. Finally, Easter eggs gives them a chance to prove their own artistry with a bright palette. (Although smart Mums know to put down the newspaper first)Rule #1. Only Mom can put her fingers in the dye.
Rule #2. Lightening McQueen does not need a dye job.
Rule #3. Neither do Littlest Pet Shop animals.


Rule #4. Use only your best cups for dye pots.

Waiting her turn for the egg pencil, the Princess Royale has chosen her own ensemble for the occasion.

Rule #5. The egg pencil does write visibly on paper.

The Crown Princess is pleased with her created pieces. Can we keep them forever Mom?

Alas, she was clever enough to realize that the egg pencil (clear wax) could create even more art by writing then covering with watercolors, which she shared with our visitors on Easter. And I share them with you! Hope yours was the best!

Finally, I leave you with a little tease of an upcoming crepe for the etsy shoppe.