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Contain Yourself

I am having so much fun with these papier mache containers.  These two are headed to Ghoultide Gathering and I'm hoping to finish two more before we head to Michigan next Friday.  Their bodies are done in the sgraffito style, as seen in ceramic art.  They are each holding two mini gourd candy containers.

love note

I can't tell you how much I love this card Alfredo made for me.

First, how sweet is this?

We have an ongoing contest between the two of us. I say I love him more...he says he loves me more. At some point during the day, after one of us does an extraordinary act of love for the other or if we are the last one to say it or say it more exuberantly, we declare that person winner for that round. Alfredo won yesterday with this declaration...irrefutable since he wrote it at school.

p.s. Alfredo wins every round. He will never concede that I win. The best he will give me is that we love each other precisely the same.

 

Here is the adorable picture he drew on the inside of the card. He's just started making more composed drawings. Before he might only draw a picture of me or a picture of a squirrel. But here we have a sky full of birds, a squirrel climbing a tree, and Alfredo and me sharing a watermelon picnic, the basket between us. I love everything about it.

 

Don't you?

 

Happy weekend!

p.s.
I love you more!

teacups everywhere!

After making 100 of these paper teacups (from Brenda Walton's Sizzix Die), I think I can safely say that I'm an expert. 

 

 

Don't they look sweet filled with these chocolate squares? I made these teacups for a tea that my Bible study is hosting on Sunday. The Bible study, Walking With Purpose, has pink and green as its official colors. It was fun staying in that theme. But a little challenging to find papers, especially 2-sided, in those colors this time of year. And it makes such a difference to use 2-sided paper. So excited to share these with the ladies.

A Make-Boo

A patchwork gourd "make-boo" for Ghoultide Gathering.

Giveaway winner!

Suzette, it's you! Congratulations on winning a spot in Tracey's class. Shoot me an email amy(at)inspireco.com and I will send your pass!

picture everyday

So excited about taking this class:

It's all about celebrating the beauty of everyday moments of life. Isn't that wonderful? I can't wait! I think it's just the jumpstart and motivation I need to take more photos of our family and life details.

Want to join me? The kind folks at Big Picture Classes have given me a spot in the class to share! Leave a comment below and I'll select a winner. But hurry! The class has already started (today!) so I'll select a winner on Saturday morning, 9am EST.

Here's more information about the class:

Picture Everyday, Finding and photographing the magic in your daily life
seven week workshop taught by Tracey Clark
Starts 9/12/2013 $80

Your life is full of beauty, authenticity, and moments of magic just waiting to be captured
in pictures. All it takes is the right perspective. In Picture Everyday, a new workshop from
photographer Tracey Clark, you'll learn to see your world in a sublime new light—and to use
your camera to tell the story of what you see.
Through 30 surprisingly powerful photo prompts, dozens of inspiring images and videos, and
eight weeks of gentle encouragement, Tracey will help you elevate your everyday—and fill your
soul with gratitude along the way. You'll be focusing your lens on topics like Routine, Spaces,
Places, Details, Connections, and Affections.
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