Thankful Thursday: Upcycled Bird Feeder

I love the sounds of spring...the bird song, not the construction noises. I rummaged through the recycling bin to make an easy bird feeder. The project would be good for older kids, too!

Supplies: an empty peanut butter jar, a larger lid (for the perch),
Exacto/utility knife, eye hook, drill, hot glue gun, bird seed.

I drilled a hole in the lid and screwed in the eye hook.

Using the exacto, I cut several holes for the seed to come out.
This was the hardest part!

I glued the larger lid to the bottom with a hot glue gun.

Filled, hung, and ready to please!

WIP Wednesday: Teeny Tiny Birdhouses

Sometimes, you just make something because it is cute. Hence, these birdhouses.

Sweet tiny and sweet.

I used two tiny wooden houses, craft paint, an embroidery pattern
for inspiration, and sealant.

Base painted.

I drew the designs on in pencil and painted over them.

Stitchy and Stock-Up Saturday: Being a Local Tourist

I woke up this morning already in a good mood--Friday date night included a trip to not one but TWO thrift where I stocked up on things like framed, horribly painted canvas )which I will cover with all due diligence, linens and fabric, and some old Doctor Who comics to use for an upcoming project (yay!). 


I arose early to get some projects started/finished before my sweetie and I went off for a day of adventure and inspiration. I finally got the tiny owls from Wild Olive framed and hung, fabric selected for tomorrow's project, and did some prep for some upcoming posts. I felt very accomplished...all before 10am.

Our day of adventure began at the Everson Museum of Art where we took in a great special exhibition of the work of Robert Henri, some some great enamel work, and tons of cool ceramics.

After a tasty deli lunch, we headed to Mecca Commercial Art Supply, where I purchased some great new supplies and ogled a ton more. Is there anything more wonderful than looking at 2673 varieties of paper, 896 shaded of paint, and 438 types of drawing implement? I think not. If anyone wants to make me VERY happy, take me there and give me a gift card. HAPPY WEAS!

Following our lovely arty excursion, we headed to the mall for a teeny bit of shopping and a movie followed by an awesome Indian meal. Seriously, yum.

Not much creating today but tons of inspiration and lots of great time with my guy. Have the next three days to wallow in my craftcation and just MAKE STUFF! Super excited!

Progress report on Sweet Dreams Sheep: each sheep takes me about an hour. Just need to finish Blackie and do some fun Lazy Daisy flowers.

Globe Day 2012

Today, I got to go back to my earliest artistic roots. My first and most long-lasting artistic endeavors have been in the theatre. For the last 28 years, it has been the backbone of my creative life.


 I have run the gamut from stage crew to actor to stage manager to director. I had the chance today to uphold a Homer High School tradition. Since 1969, HHS has erected a replica version of London's Globe Theatre. It has undergone some changes in the last 43 years, but it remains the jewel in the Homer Shakespearean Society's crown.

The apron waiting to be assembled.

It represents much more than our mutual love for Shakespeare; however.
It reminds us that we are part of something much bigger and much longer lasting than ourselves. It creates a sense of community so cherished that people remember both the first and last times that they put it up.

The author, multi-tasking on bracing duty.

This program and the students who work there way through are part of the structure of my lie. If I am not rehearsing a show, I am researching the next one. Plans get made around rehearsals and set construction, students cease being children and become friends. 


Some of my proudest moments have happened there and I am forever grateful for the chance to share them.

The Globe Theatre of the Homer Shakespearean Society