Here are a couple of things I did recently using some of the techniques from Artiscape.
There is a little glare on the angel I couldn’t be rid of, no matter where I placed it. Her halo was using the alcohol rub-off technique. The wings are styrofoam stamps I made from paper plates as textural accents. She looks good with the mat around her.
The heart is no great art, but it makes me happy with its spring colors (it’s a high of 53 today, and gloomy again). I wish I’d stopped before I stamped on the words, and may try to fiddle with that, but I liked the colors. I used some of the gel texturing and rubbing off here, too.
Taking a few days off for the holiday and eager to get planting. Rick and I will do the cemetery where much of my family is. Then we’ll have a picnic. (Not at the cemetery, though it’s rather lovely.) I confess, I really love planting the flowers there.
Lots of homely things to do, as well. Closet switching. Some new arrangements in the living room and family room. Definitely some cooking. I want to make Robin Bird’s delicious lemon dessert. You’ve got to check out the recipe on her blog!
And reading! Hope to finish Groucho Marx's autobiography and start on "The Mitfords." Although Rick brought back a great-looking Canandian mystery from his recent trip... too many choices!
And I'll felt these guys -- finished results next week!
This is a small bag. I got off on my count, so I'm not sure how the felting is going to go. It could be really cute -- or REALLY unusual! I'm thinking of needle felting over it when it's done. We'll see.
This is a business card holder, believe it or not. Or a very small gift bag. Again -- we'll see!
And art time! I have Michael’s coupons and I’m ready to roll!
PTV Pick of the Week
You can tell I’m a bit of a history nut – again I go for "American Experience." This, too, is an encore – Truman. The two-parter begins most places on Sunday after the "National Memorial Day Concert" and continues Monday night in the series’ regular time.
"American Experience" is reprising all their “Presidents” documentaries during this election year. It’s really quite a collection of remarkable stories about remarkable men. Somehow, each film manages to tell compelling stories both personal and professional. Harry Truman’s is no exception.
Happy Holiday!
Also had a bit of time to shop about, too! Here are a few of my finds… 
These frames were hot – several folks had them. They are sheet metal covered with decorative paper with four coordinating magnets. I’m going to try my hand at them.
An amazing woman with beautiful dichroic glass. I bought a lot from here, much of which I’m not posting because I was shopping for Christmas!
I’m into small bowls lately. I found this lovely one with glass…
And these two by my favorite potter Alice Ham, who uses unbelievably colorful glazes. 
These plant stakes were pretty cool, too. I bought a couple; the fish photographs best, as it’s flat.
I took Monday off, and ended up buying some tomatoes, peppers, and flowers. Couldn’t find any good herbs, but will have better luck next weekend. It was good to get those in! 
I could use a taller shelf!
Monday night – if you are into politics (or even if you’re not!) – don’t miss part two of FDR on American Experience. You needn’t see part one to appreciate this powerful, well written and directed biography of the president who led us through World War II.
On Wednesday, Depression: Out of the Shadows focuses on a disease that rivals all others in its burden on society, yet is remarkably under-diagnosed and under-treated. A thought-provoking 90-minute documentary is followed by a half-hour discussion moderated by Jane Pauley, who has had her own issues with the disease.
I will be hanging out at our community art fair in what they indicate will be rain and cold explaining digital television to people. Since to me this whole digital television mess is worse than a bad case of zits, I’m not much looking forward to it. Having said that, if the skies clear, I should get a bit of shopping and inspiration to even things out!
