There’s something about the way sunlight kisses the petal of a flower… I stoop down low. I stand on a chair. I dance around the table and take 10o pictures. I thank God that I can see flowers, and pray that baby K will be able to see them someday. I looked down and […]
Author: Scarlett
Decorated Elephant ATCs
I usually draw out my ideas for ATCs in my sketchbook before I start on the actual cards. For the “Decorated Elephants” swap I liked the idea of looking down on the top of elephant’s head, or looking at the head from the side. And then I thought, “Hmmm.. I wonder what an elephant […]
“At the Louvre”, detail after Degas
Though I don’t attend Hill Country Bible Church, I’m blessed to be on their “Prayer and Creativity” team. Their quarterly exhibits give me a chance to attempt some serious art once in a while. I stress *attempt*. The first exhibit of the year doesn’t have a particular theme but gives all the […]
A Box of New Year Thoughts
I gathered some pretty things and collected some New Year thoughts. I’m not celebrating the coming of 2011 as much as I’m REJOICING that I made it THROUGH 2010. Some of you know what I mean. You probably have many hopes and dreams for this year, too. I’m going […]
December 25
Whew! 25 straight days of photos! For the 25th picture I finally got my 15 yr old to model! She’s such a ham. My son has been running around all day yelling, “Christmas is ready, Christmas is ready!” And s0 it is! I’m going to be taking a little break from my bloggy for […]
Christmas Eve!
All the friendly neighborhood mail carriers are working pretty rough hours this week! If you have a chance, leave a little Christmas cheer in your mailbox! Tomorrow’s the BIG DAY!!!
December 23rd
December 22nd
These delicious pizzelles were just brought to us from my next door neighbor. They are Italian waffle cookies that look like snowflakes, and they’re almost too pretty to eat! My neighbor, Mrs. C, grew up with her Italian grandmother making these every Christmas and continues the tradition in her own home. They’re wonderful! Thank you […]
December 21st
The holiday baking has begun! *trumpet blast* In order to fill up 10 plastic tubs full of goodies for my relatives on Christmas day, I’ve got to get cookin’! Cookies, candies, and fudge…oh my. Hope you’re having a sweet Tuesday.