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card making

I stared at the blank screen for some time, I knew I had an idea, but that idea was not coming through loud and clear. So I went in search of a picture, since I had already put in a title, I looked into the files where I have put some of the photos of cards I’ve done, when the urge hit to take a picture for my files.

Typically I do something admire it for a few minutes and let it go.

This bird arrived the other day, I played around, stamping the image, and then cutting it out before colouring it.

These pictures are not done to perfection, I was taking them just to capture the “idea’ Being a perfectionist at times, when I have to go back and look at something that I just did candidly, not with an intent, I’m often surprised at this side of me. I lean towards lazy. Where I began doing the cards on a lark, since I never really wanted to do cards for a pastime. However, be careful with your projects. The cute stamps and dies, soon had me thinking about what I could do with them. Being the “artist” that I am, I was not interested in what other people have done with them, but rather, what I want to do. So…. of course, I end up with some weird combination. But.. I like them and that is all that matters.

Rocky the crab really caught my attention.. so after I found Crabby here (Xmas card), I had to search high and low for a supplier that had Rocky on hand. Heaven forbid that I wait for an order to come in. That is the stubborn streak in me.

This is Rocky, totally different designer. Who knew that playing with dies,stamps and card stock could be so much fun.

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self

Every action in life, will bring about another action/reaction. In being mindful when doing any activity, from years of following the Precepts and Principles of PL, I see when my “lessons” need to be reflected on, and changes considered.

There is one Principle, PL Principle # 9 I will not have a mind to be dishonest. I never would have admitted to being dishonest, but I am, to myself, when I try to say or do something, that I know is not really REALLY how I should be doing something, cutting corners when crafting, using a glue that is handy, rather than get up and find the glue that is best for the project I’m working on, Small things, but small actions add up.

PL Principle 2 I will not have complaints about others, matters, nor the weather. Rather I will always be creative and will look for shortcomings in MY OWN thinking and actions.

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Wordless Wednesday

chill, relax

tomorrow is another day

Namaste – Oyashikiri

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Garage Sale

Good morning everyone, today is a church day, the sale is this week-end, therefore there is a lot of setting up to do to be prepared. If you live anywhere in the area, please pass this information along, The garage sale will be in the parking lot and the Boutique sale will be in the lower level of the church. We have lots of “treasures” and “goodies” for you to discover. This year, we have handmade one of a kind greeting cards that we are excited about. Affordable and fun. Lots of retro and diva jewelry, rings, necklaces, earrings, accessorize you look, you will have lots to choose from.

Yesterday’s visit to Montreal was very successful, as you know I’m working on Holiday cars for a group that gives crafted cards to shut ins, and seniors without families. To be ready for the holiday months, artist and crafters have begun working already on their projects.

PL Precept #16 All things progress and develop – and in life if you know this, then you plan accordingly.

PL Precept # 19 Begin once you Perceive

PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity

The gathering, the preparations for the Sale, is a fun way to recycle and find ways to raise money, but more then that, it allows us to share the day with each and every visitor, interacting and enjoying the seek and find that happens at these events.

PL Precept #1 Life is Art. Communication is an art – Sharing smiles, and conversation is a joy…

Find the church and come on by 1010 Hunt Club Road, nearest cross road, is the Airport Parkway. If you are at Bank and Hunt Club, facing towards Winchester,(south) then turn right and head west. If you get lost, call, the number is on the poster. 613 -225-1850

Namaste – Oyashikiri

PS.. anyone interested in Japanese books, we have a lot to pick from, beginners to advanced

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Meet the artist

earlier today I took you to this door, when I posted on Norm’s Thursday Doors, now I’d like to introduce you to the wonderful artist who lives in this enchanted environment. Her name is Victorria Gillpin, she is a mosaic artist, who holds workshops/classes and offers supplies, as well as showing and selling her wonderful pieces of art.

Her website is www.thymeagainmosaicstudio.com Her studio is in Brockville, Ontario. You can’t miss it, she has this wonderful door beckoning at the front end of her property. As you walk down her lane, you will be delighted to see many of her whimsical creations.

Before you get to her back door, you are delighted with the door you saw in the first post, and this wonderful sink art.

She tells me that in summer it is full of colourful flowers, I was enchanted with it, just the way it was.

Look her up. Victoria Gilpin, 920 Stewart Blvd. Brockville, Ontario. Canada check out her website. Her e-mail is thymeagainstudio@yahoo.com I was lucky I caught her at home,. probably best to call ahead (613-246-2581 ), or e-mail to arrange a meeting. She does travel, doing shows, I’m sure her website will give you all her news.

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

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Thursday doors 6.9.16

Doors for Norm

some doors will no longer close

when we look inside

we see the remnants of what was

meanwhile

other doors

are salvaged and become

a work of art

one door has been left to decay

another lived to

see and brighten another day

doors reflect a lot of things

that is why

so many of us

love our doors.

HAPPY THURSDAY EVERYONE

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Chop Suey today 6.8.16

The definition of staple in the dictionary is = a main or important part of something.. this applies to many things in our lives. As life has rolled along over the past years, with technology becoming more and more a part of our day to day lives. One place and company that has become a staple in my life is “Staples” or known on the Quebec side as Bureau en Gros.

Almost every Staples that I have gone into, whether here or in the USA have shown friendly staff, and good customer service. Our local Staples. is at 1233 Donald Street at St. Laurent. Ottawa, Ontario. They look after my computer, iPad and any other technical dilemma I come up against Thank you, Tom, Matt and Aaron This location may be the smallest in the area, but it is always busy, people are always coming in, why.. cuz they may be small, but they give Excellent customer service. They do every thing they can to help you resolve your problem and/or find what you need.

While I am saying thank you, I want to include a restaurant that I can visit, and know that I will enjoy the buffet. the Eclipse has two locations, one in Ottawa on Innes Road, Depending on when you want to go, Reservations are helpful if you want to ensure a table. the other store is in Burlington www.eclipseasiancuisine.com

Art is in the eye of the beholder. the setting, the metal, tires left to bake in the sun, the lush green that is carpeting the area. It was like a walk in my own private garden. There were birds singing in the trees, just enough of a breeze that the vegetation danced lazily against the rusting metal. Have you ever tried to capture all the different colours of rust. Here the metal parts and pieces, all became works of art, just for me.

Today, I give thanks for all in life that makes me happy, and brings interest and flavour to my days. For sure the people in my life are awesome, always a smile, always a lending or helping hand. Life is good. Happiness shared, is so satisfying … Till next visit, thank you for dropping by.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

PL Principle #3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things

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green everywhere

I am blown away by some of the photographs that fellow bloggers post. There are several who capture the most amazing pictures of flowers, not just the flower, but their artist reproduction of it as they see it through their lens is very interesting.

Living in the city, right next to the downtown core, the object of our landscaping when we bought, was to allow nature to grow and give us a bit of country in our own private space. Perennials were fine while the trees and shrubs were growing, but as the bones of the garden grew, the perennials soon lost their place in the sun. Add two active dogs to the mix, and… …. we now enjoy the serenity of an escape from the concrete and buildings around us, but have lost the colour of the annuals and perennials.

This is only the beginning of June. The garden is only beginning its journey into the growing seasons. So when I say “Wow, amazing” to my wonderful blogger pals, it is because I’m totally enjoying life through your photography and stories. Thank you.

Life is gray without friends, my world is full of colour, I am truly blessed.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

PL Precept #1 Life is Art

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revealing

ring around a rosie

a pocket full of posies

another house came down today

what was once a quiet little community

is being bombarded

with in fill

cars & trucks are lined up

all in a row

wheels off, and hoods up

like ladies of the night

waiting for someone

to come and hopefully

take what is left of the parts

after all

their hearts were

taken long ago

yes I visited one of my favourite haunts

today

no I wasn’t out to play

I had to detour and found myself

in a place

that even in the broiling heat

gives me pause

to simply

Namaste – Oyashikiri

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Xmas in May

That’s right, Xmas, snow, jingle bells, and all that glitters, that is my world the last few days as I start to prepare for the making of holiday cards for seniors and shut ins . My sister is a long time contributor to various charities and organizations, this year she was able to get my attention, for the cause, and I accepted. Yes, it is not till later in the year, but as all of you who are card artists and crafters will know, to be done, with access to supplies etc. we start now.

With shops busy with current events, such as weddings, graduations, vacations, winter is far away, and many have their Xmas/winter embellishments and card/paper stock on sale.

In some ways it is easier for me to be creative about a season that is on its way, in months to come, because I get to work in a sun filled studio with the temperature a nice seasonal 60 – 70 something degrees.

With no pressure to get something done, now….. because someone else needs it to do their part. ie. know what inventory they have so they can know how best to serve their clients. I can create and play just “chilling”

The picture of the “tree” was taken a few years back when my other sister was up from California, and we toured a “green” area not far from where we were at t he time.

These are the other hikers we met along the trail.

This is a beautiful time of the year, so much is happening in the woodlands and gardens that are waking after a long winter’s sleep. We are so fortunate for our abundance. Today’s lesson on the calendar #23 is Applaud the Makoto of others (Makoto=sincerity) When you encounter good faith or kindness in others, make sure that you acknowledge it fully.

Brinde aplausos al Makoto de las personas. Cuando recibe cordialidad y amabilidad de los otros, admirelos sin escatimar.

Namaste – Oyashikiri

PL Principle #1 I will live paying careful attention, putting Makoto into all I say and do

Life is good

Happy, sunshine and joyful day to you all

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Monday, yay another week!

Sunday morning found me standing in gales of wind, trying to capture this beauty without being blown away. A chain like fence wasn’t making it easier for me, but I wanted to capture the iron bird waiting to fly.

A different plane stood by, they both looked like the were waiting. I searched the area for signs of life, there were vehicles in the parking lot, but no signs of humans. This training field is near the Asian grocers where I shop, so I do often see small planes waiting for their next chance to soar up into the clouds. I had a service to be at, so didn’t get to stand around, one day I’ll have the timing right, meanwhile, I will enjoy them at rest.

A plane did soar through the skies above … but t was a big commercial plane heading off into the yonder. The main airport is not far from the location where I was standing… Unless you live or are near an airport, or a flight path… you seldom see or hear a plane these days. Just because we don’t hear or see them, doesn’t mean they are not there.

Later, in the afternoon I found myself out in the other end of the city, travelling down a road where this factory or industrial building caught my eye. During the week this place would be busy with big cement trucks and other industrial machinery working away … I would not have been drawn to the place. Probably driven by without giving it a glance. But yesterday it was the shapes and colours that drew my attention. It was a must that we drive down so that I could get out and walk to where I could get a better look.

There is something wonderfully appealing in the creative world around us. It is so diverse. How can we not marvel at the minds that pulled together to create so many of “hard core” ART around us in our everyday lives. I drive a truck, I enjoy getting in and being able to drive to where I want to go. It is important to remember and appreciate all the things we so easily take for granted in life.

The pilot might fly the plane, but he had to train, someone had to build the plane, it didn’t build itself, the hours of testing, the research and developement for the bet materials, the combinations, the safety standards, so much goes into our being able to live the lives we do. Let’s remember to give thanks, and to appreciate not only the people around us, but the many things in life that make our lives easier.

giving thanks, gratitude

appreciation

Namaste – Oyashikiri

taken in and around Ottawa, Canada