tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78566244824616764372024-03-13T07:00:19.880-06:00Finding Peace Through My Artistic Sweet Tooth . . .This blog is a journey which chronicles my "sweet tooth" in working with clay, fabric, paint, mixed media and whatever else happens to capture my attention. I have found such peace working with my hands. I believe we all need hobbies to help us cope with the stresses of living in our world. It is my hope that this might inspire you to find a creative medium which speaks to you . . . and find peace.
Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-43669183212277112122012-01-19T19:47:00.003-07:002012-01-19T19:52:56.911-07:00conversation hearts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2b3f8qg-7JM/TxjXAOFVAEI/AAAAAAAAAuM/u39kLIdPK7I/s1600/DSCN1971.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2b3f8qg-7JM/TxjXAOFVAEI/AAAAAAAAAuM/u39kLIdPK7I/s320/DSCN1971.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699541727217778754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jgSTFcyCVA/TxjW_6iTFtI/AAAAAAAAAuA/XV8KGrUlhVE/s1600/DSCN2006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jgSTFcyCVA/TxjW_6iTFtI/AAAAAAAAAuA/XV8KGrUlhVE/s320/DSCN2006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699541721970579154" /></a><br />It's no secret . . . I LOVE SWEETS! Seasonal candy is my nemesis for sure. Candy corn . . . candy canes . . . conversation hearts . . . jelly beans . . . . you can bet that I get my fill of these delicious treats during the holiday seasons. I can never seem to get enough done in my art studio (aka the dining room table) tho which also a sweet craving that I have . . . often. I created some unique, fun Christmas ornaments this year to send to friends and family. I also have been creating these conversation hearts for Valentine's Day. I love these little candies and have to read each one as I nibble on them. So I've enjoyed finding unusual words to put on these . . . more to come!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-53809257841217669492011-10-18T21:27:00.004-06:002011-10-18T21:42:11.992-06:00The process of PeAcE . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cc8eXG4inc/Tp5G_y8FyAI/AAAAAAAAAt0/jfpcZQcGnws/s1600/DSCN1582.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cc8eXG4inc/Tp5G_y8FyAI/AAAAAAAAAt0/jfpcZQcGnws/s320/DSCN1582.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665043443098175490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRmtSpVcpBQ/Tp5G_ipVoqI/AAAAAAAAAto/mlVZX6kl6gk/s1600/DSCN1579.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRmtSpVcpBQ/Tp5G_ipVoqI/AAAAAAAAAto/mlVZX6kl6gk/s320/DSCN1579.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665043438724555426" /></a><br />Wow. Has it been since last March since I last posted? Time certainly does pass quickly. I have been in the midst of a creative burst as I prepare for the <a href="http://www.recyclesantafe.org/">RECYCLE SANTA FE</a> art show in November. I am quite excited as I have been going to the event for the past four years and marvel at the creativity of those who share their artwork at the show. I am sharing a booth with my new found friend, Darlene. I will post some more about her soon. She makes the most unique jewelry that I'm sure you'll love! <br />I thought I'd share a little bit about the process I use in creating my "wall peaces" which have been really fun to make. I enjoy the thought of finding something that has been discarded or has been left over from another project and then keeping it for future creative projects. I have a very large collection . . . and it keeps growing! I started with some leftover muslin from a when I was making patterns for a costume. I've used this fabric for many many projects . . . I bought way too much!! It has proven to be a great base for my little "peaces." I also have an affinity for magazines . . . cooking, gardening, art, etc . . . you name it . . . I like to read it! Rather than toss them, I use many of them in my art. You'll soon find how I use them in my next post . . . hopefully not in six months!!<br />The process of creating these "wall peaces" is like finding peace in my life . . . takes a little bit of patience . . . experimentation . . . and listening to my instincts. Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-68204717798978044102011-03-10T19:36:00.004-07:002011-03-10T20:37:40.523-07:00Where is the pEAcE?<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68612402/world-peace-paper-flags"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ei6aaNgcwQI/TXmYg1gnxDI/AAAAAAAAAr0/0ZTDPxwUe7E/s1600/DSCN0524.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ei6aaNgcwQI/TXmYg1gnxDI/AAAAAAAAAr0/0ZTDPxwUe7E/s320/DSCN0524.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582660902989579314" /></a><br /></a>Boy oh boy. I have been sitting here today thinking about all the things in the news these days. We haven't had cable television for over a year now and to be honest . . . we don't miss it. I do however spend more time online reading news stories and more than my fair share of time chatting and/or debating with folks on Facebook or email. It seems we are battling such extreme points of view and the middle ground is fading away. Kind words and deeds have been replaced with jabs and words of hate. I am trying to step back and take it all in but find it to be toxic at times. I enjoy a good debate, learning about other points of view and even agreeing to disagree . . . but I'm growing tired of certain issues and need to release it to a higher power. That's why escaping to my art or my music is of such comfort to my soul. I can focus on the beautiful materials I have to work with and create something unique and special from them. I am an avid "collector" of odds and ends that I hope one day will become part of a work of art. I enjoy the process of going through a box of treasures to find just the right things to use. Endless pleasure! So I am making a promise to myself to spend more time going through my treasures and creating art than scouring through mind-numbing stories dished up by the media. I can't go cold turkey because I like to stay in-the-know but I can promise to lessen my time online and letting certain things go and run their course. It is true what so many say . . . <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68612402/world-peace-paper-flags">ART SAVES LIVES</a>. <br />Tell me . . . how is art saving your life?<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-27788665197976382962011-01-15T22:31:00.003-07:002011-01-15T22:38:12.467-07:00calm in your heart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TTKEBONXg_I/AAAAAAAAAro/jtMOEgH-uC0/s1600/IMG_7256.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TTKEBONXg_I/AAAAAAAAAro/jtMOEgH-uC0/s320/IMG_7256.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562653646284882930" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">“<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">peace: it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” </a> — unknown</span><br /><br />It is my hope that you find inspiration and comfort from this beautiful quote as much as I have.<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-73279902391221614832010-11-28T09:51:00.005-07:002010-11-28T10:05:04.009-07:00adornment of PeAcE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TPKKVlk8_lI/AAAAAAAAAqg/akRJUUe8-1s/s1600/IMG_7232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TPKKVlk8_lI/AAAAAAAAAqg/akRJUUe8-1s/s320/IMG_7232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544646194715491922" /></a><br />I have been having great fun creating a peace theme ornament this holiday season. There is just so much inspiration out there! I love the messy funky technique that I've created here with fabric, paint and my sewing machine. You could even leave this out for the entire year if you wish to brighten up your workspace or home. If you are looking for unique handmade items to give to your loved ones you'll find so much of what you need and more on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">ETSY</a>. Truly a marketplace of inspired artisans from all over the world. May this holiday season be one of quiet reflection and PeAce. Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-42762009090164816972010-10-25T20:56:00.002-06:002010-10-25T21:03:23.288-06:00PeAcEs of LoVe . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TMZE8X1pkmI/AAAAAAAAAqY/d92D-K_il3M/s1600/IMG_6998.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TMZE8X1pkmI/AAAAAAAAAqY/d92D-K_il3M/s320/IMG_6998.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532184996253110882" /></a><br />This post is in memory of my wonderful grandma Irma. She spent 94 years of life on this earth and had a profound influence on my life and and countless others. I have so many fond memories to share like her homemade strawberry jam, Halloween sugar cookies, popcorn balls, melt in your mouth Thanksgiving day stuffing, pecan pie, picking raspberries . . . . you know I am a big food lover and I share her 'sweet tooth!' She was also the kindest person to everyone she met. She had faith in and a love of people that is almost unheard of today. I strive to be a believer of faith in others like she is but I have faltered at times. I did inherit her joy of teaching and am proud to have followed in her footsteps. She was always steadfast in her love and total dedication to her family. Upon our high school graduation all of her beloved grandchildren received a handmade quilt. Mine is a double wedding ring pattern with "peaces" of fabric from many of my cousins and siblings baby clothes and play clothes. It is so beautiful not only because of the bright and colorful fabrics but the love and care that was put into this hand stitched quilt. There is even a blood stain on it which she was hesitant to show me . . . but every time I take it out to look at it I search for it as well as for her signature that she has sewn into the border.<br />A few days ago I was up in the Sangre de Christo mountains above Santa Fe taking in the scenery and breathing in the crisp fall air. As I looked at the changing colors of the leaves I was reminded of my quilt. The brilliant tapestry of colorful aspen leaves against the pine trees resemble my beautiful quilt. I know she would love this beautiful place where I live. I felt close to my grandmother tho I am hundreds of miles away. <br />I love you grandma may you rest in peace. Thank you for your love and for your tireless encouragement. <br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-21917332813380754082010-10-10T20:47:00.004-06:002010-10-10T21:02:42.593-06:00Public display of PeAcE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TLJ-O1X6eDI/AAAAAAAAAqM/I2Wzq8gpL9s/s1600/IMG_6922.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TLJ-O1X6eDI/AAAAAAAAAqM/I2Wzq8gpL9s/s320/IMG_6922.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526618486047668274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TLJ-OgrvIMI/AAAAAAAAAqE/dr3-j_u687U/s1600/IMG_6921.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TLJ-OgrvIMI/AAAAAAAAAqE/dr3-j_u687U/s320/IMG_6921.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526618480493666498" /></a><br />I have been wanting to approach the owners of <a href="http://www.santafehemp.com/">Santa Fe Hemp</a> about selling my art for a long while. We have been patrons of the store dozens of times over the years and I can never seem to leave without purchasing something for myself or as a gift. It is a truly unique little store with something for everyone. Recently I did email the owners and they agreed to sell my "Wall PeAcEs" in their shop! I am so excited and sincerely hope this will be a good venture for us!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-19353381426642222132010-09-20T21:44:00.004-06:002010-09-20T21:56:40.360-06:00"Power to the Peaceful" - Michael Franti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TJgs7zWTjQI/AAAAAAAAApU/YuyjmI4wbEM/s1600/IMG_1035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TJgs7zWTjQI/AAAAAAAAApU/YuyjmI4wbEM/s320/IMG_1035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519210749250211074" /></a><br />September 21st is International Day of Peace. What are you doing for yourself or for others? Create a "peace" of art? Talk to a co-worker who is difficult? Smile at a stranger? Pay for the coffee of the person behind you? I'd love to hear what you plan to do or spontaneously do in your home, workplace or your community. Remember . . . . peace begins with me.<br />I am making peace flags with a group of 3rd/4th graders to display in our school hallway as a reminder of Peace Day. We are also learning about using our school labyrinth and how it can make us feel more at peace with ourselves so we can tackle the tasks set before us. We've had one introductory lesson and boy did it work miracles. You could have heard a pin drop as we processed through the labyrinth with an intention set before us in our mind and in our heart. I am planning to use it a lot in the weeks to come. It was a great first experience!<br />I look forward to reading your comments and hearing how you marked Peace Day.<br />Peace out . . . and in.<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-28557325532127963312010-07-31T21:45:00.007-06:002010-08-01T09:26:49.796-06:00More reuse of materials . . . MIXED MEDIA PeAcE aRt!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxckQaNpI/AAAAAAAAApE/RPkSrxFgb0c/s1600/IMG_6579.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxckQaNpI/AAAAAAAAApE/RPkSrxFgb0c/s320/IMG_6579.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500286517997352594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxcT90i3I/AAAAAAAAAo8/CC2npMYhD0k/s1600/IMG_6578.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxcT90i3I/AAAAAAAAAo8/CC2npMYhD0k/s320/IMG_6578.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500286513624419186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxcD7-tgI/AAAAAAAAAo0/F8-_1_WkUT8/s1600/IMG_6539.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxcD7-tgI/AAAAAAAAAo0/F8-_1_WkUT8/s320/IMG_6539.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500286509321729538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxb5NxTYI/AAAAAAAAAos/aVwy7duYJc4/s1600/IMG_6537.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxb5NxTYI/AAAAAAAAAos/aVwy7duYJc4/s320/IMG_6537.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500286506443558274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxbnGsGrI/AAAAAAAAAok/x1Uh6w0zn4I/s1600/IMG_6535.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 263px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TFTxbnGsGrI/AAAAAAAAAok/x1Uh6w0zn4I/s320/IMG_6535.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500286501582019250" /></a><br />I am enjoying my summer vacation with abandon. Finding time during the busy school year is often challenging to create things that feed my artistic sweet tooth. Summer is a time for me to try some new things that have been occupying my thoughts or the scribbles I keep in a notebook that I carry with me. I find it hard to throw things out that I could potential use for my art or as storage for things. These PeAcE pieces are created with scraps of canvas, fabric, cut out letters from magazines, buttons from my junk drawer, leftover bits of paint and twigs that I pick up during our walks along Canyon Road and hikes in the mountains surrounding Santa Fe. I have a few more embellishments to do, photograph each one individually and then list them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">ETSY shop</a>. I hope you are finding time this summer to feed your artistic sweet tooth.<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-60966748261474030092010-07-18T20:27:00.003-06:002010-07-18T21:08:25.020-06:00Reduce . . . Reuse . . . UP-CYCLE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TEPBg-azSbI/AAAAAAAAAoI/KsfJqrKvrLs/s1600/IMG_6482.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TEPBg-azSbI/AAAAAAAAAoI/KsfJqrKvrLs/s320/IMG_6482.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495448742577523122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TEPBg81uA-I/AAAAAAAAAoA/7G-LfaNGP0g/s1600/IMG_6483.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TEPBg81uA-I/AAAAAAAAAoA/7G-LfaNGP0g/s320/IMG_6483.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495448742153552866" /></a><br />I love vintage and antique furniture. I have a house full of great finds to prove it! We bought this chair at an estate sale a few years ago because it had great bones and was a classic design. The fabric was worn, dingy and quite dirty. I was able to give it new life by recovering it in a great Santa Fe style fabric that I found at a second hand store. I even made a coordinating pillow from some denim jean fabric scraps and leftover pieces of the fabric I used to cover the chair. I'm pleased with the results over all. What I'm really pleased with is that this old chair has been given new life. So often we cast things off because they are worn or seen as past their prime. This chair transformation was fun and a way to marry some second hand fabric and a discarded chair for a new purpose in my home. <br />I'd love to hear about projects you have done like this in your home!<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-58792341493487266482010-06-24T21:48:00.003-06:002010-06-24T21:58:01.535-06:00Peace on my mind<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TCQo7nU2g6I/AAAAAAAAAn4/iEO2c2akBB4/s1600/IMG_5797.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TCQo7nU2g6I/AAAAAAAAAn4/iEO2c2akBB4/s320/IMG_5797.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486555250677941154" /></a><br />Have you smiled at a random stranger lately? Opened a door for someone? Offered assistance to someone in need? I have a marvelous group of youngsters in my summer school program. We've been practicing random acts of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39747998/mini-handmade-peace-pillow-or-wall">peace</a> and discussing them each day. Even their parents are coming in to share stories when the drop their children off each morning. I hope they can carry this forward after our last week of camp next week. It has been a pleasure and great fun working with them the past three weeks and shall miss them after our performance next week.<br />So . . . . can you pay <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39747998/mini-handmade-peace-pillow-or-wall">peace</a> forward? Share with me your experiences. Better yet . . . . how did it make you feel?<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-14236971221014152462010-06-07T21:07:00.002-06:002010-06-07T21:11:44.241-06:00For Your Inner Goddess<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TA2007ynfEI/AAAAAAAAAnc/B9vNSCw7ppM/s1600/IMG_5828.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 118px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TA2007ynfEI/AAAAAAAAAnc/B9vNSCw7ppM/s320/IMG_5828.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480235143075953730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TA200V7wdLI/AAAAAAAAAnU/W1bCkwyRUXg/s1600/IMG_5821.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 138px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/TA200V7wdLI/AAAAAAAAAnU/W1bCkwyRUXg/s320/IMG_5821.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480235132913743026" /></a><br />I really enjoy making these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">prayer flags</a>. I've made so many and people really seem to respond to them. There is just something personal about them that resonates with each of us in a different way. These offer a reminder to celebrate, reflect or just to brighten a place that needs it.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-48936976674512473712010-05-05T20:42:00.002-06:002010-05-05T20:55:40.537-06:00PeAcE of mind . . . .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S-IvlBk1QrI/AAAAAAAAAmw/PdI8dD-1AZ8/s1600/IMG_5900.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 125px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S-IvlBk1QrI/AAAAAAAAAmw/PdI8dD-1AZ8/s320/IMG_5900.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467985210705789618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S-IvkiXT6wI/AAAAAAAAAmo/k1lw1AnwsL8/s1600/IMG_5901_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S-IvkiXT6wI/AAAAAAAAAmo/k1lw1AnwsL8/s320/IMG_5901_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467985202327579394" /></a><br />I have been busy with school performances this month . . . only four more to go!! I love my job. This past winter the children of Santa Fe almost lost their art and music programs in the public schools. Lots of support from the community came forth to make a plea to keep the arts alive and their voices were heard. Have you ever wanted to make a plea for a worthy cause and then didn't make or find the time to do so? It felt good for me to make my voice heard for my music students. Not so much for the sake of keeping my job, but for my students who I love and have so much I want to share with them to open their minds and hearts to music.<br /><br />After all this stress it is great to have my art to come home to and feed my soul. It gives me true peace of mind to have this outlet to express myself and clear out the cobwebs in my mind.<br /><br />I hope you have found some time to express yourself today!<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-17273946691955305002010-04-25T21:26:00.002-06:002010-04-25T21:29:23.458-06:00The Colors of PeAcE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S9UIieFj9NI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Qj7GDdu6ens/s1600/IMG_6056.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 156px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S9UIieFj9NI/AAAAAAAAAmg/Qj7GDdu6ens/s320/IMG_6056.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464283111168931026" /></a><br />I have been finishing these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tmusichans">peace signs</a> for a while now and then it took me a while to photograph them! These are pendants . . . suncatchers . . . . or charms to hand on your rear-view mirror. We all need reminders to be peace-filled. Got PeAcE? <br />NamasteToddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-11331511674866644662010-03-02T20:31:00.002-07:002010-03-02T20:42:05.402-07:00fLowEr pOweR!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S43aeuSB9PI/AAAAAAAAAlA/Xw3L7zZGMdI/s1600-h/IMG_5835.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S43aeuSB9PI/AAAAAAAAAlA/Xw3L7zZGMdI/s320/IMG_5835.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444247745915385074" /></a><br />Since we moved to beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico we have so enjoyed the four seasons that mother nature provides. Each one has it's own beauty and feeling. All seasons in northern New Mexico are glorious and beautiful. This winter in particular has been lovely with abundant snowfall and excellent photo opportunities! I am however anxious for the flowers of spring to arrive. I have been lusting over seed catalogs!! <br />These magnets are newly listed in my<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tmusichans"> ETSY shop</a>. I am pleased with their cheery color and hope they will brighten somebody's kitchen very soon! In the meantime I will continue to enjoy the charms of winter here in Santa Fe.<br />I hope you are well.<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-58727892625078295722010-01-24T20:19:00.004-07:002010-01-25T21:56:53.165-07:00heART felt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S10QVnQ03rI/AAAAAAAAAk4/P7dVp9UiRGk/s1600-h/IMG_5737.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S10QVnQ03rI/AAAAAAAAAk4/P7dVp9UiRGk/s320/IMG_5737.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430514689181540018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S10QVZiE2lI/AAAAAAAAAkw/auzGcv1TYpE/s1600-h/IMG_5741.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S10QVZiE2lI/AAAAAAAAAkw/auzGcv1TYpE/s320/IMG_5741.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430514685495794258" /></a><br />I have been having such fun experimenting with wool whether it is lambs wool or an old wool sweater. I've been making scarves and pot holders. Now being a environmentally conscious kind of guy I had to use as much of the the wool as possible! Therefore I have created two heart wall hangings that are for sale in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">ETSY shop</a>.<br />I am having such fun finding new things to create and have made such marvelous connections through ETSY, Facebook and the blogging world . . . . wonderful creative souls and special people. I have enjoyed this cyber relationship and hope one day to meet many of my cyber friends. They are true friends nonetheless and I cherish their spirit, creative input and inspiration.<br />Namate.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-83830448190526673752010-01-11T20:34:00.004-07:002010-01-11T20:43:21.466-07:00Wooly Booly!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvz8jb78I/AAAAAAAAAko/w7p8a_gt1xY/s1600-h/IMG_5697.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvz8jb78I/AAAAAAAAAko/w7p8a_gt1xY/s320/IMG_5697.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425693851805020098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvzlxn59I/AAAAAAAAAkg/6GDZkVhSQjI/s1600-h/IMG_5668.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvzlxn59I/AAAAAAAAAkg/6GDZkVhSQjI/s320/IMG_5668.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425693845690509266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvzfqOmXI/AAAAAAAAAkY/-iiYXSuc22U/s1600-h/IMG_5670.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/S0vvzfqOmXI/AAAAAAAAAkY/-iiYXSuc22U/s320/IMG_5670.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425693844048877938" /></a><br /><br />I have fallen into the world of felting sweaters . . . and I can't stop!! I am finding it fascinating and fun! It is such fun to stick a perfectly good merino wool sweater into the washer with soap and hot water then toss it into a hot dryer!! An old baggy wool sweater that has seen it's better days is now toddler size!! Here are a few beginning projects I've made for family and friends. I got the needle felting bug too . . . been buying wool at Oodles here in Santa Fe. <br />Hope everyone is well, staying warm, loving life and finding peace in your studio.<br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-48944497683273970612009-12-31T21:08:00.006-07:002010-01-25T21:58:31.868-07:00Peace in the year ahead<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sz1-pKXKQfI/AAAAAAAAAjg/b3nqO04GWOc/s1600-h/IMG_5703.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sz1-pKXKQfI/AAAAAAAAAjg/b3nqO04GWOc/s320/IMG_5703.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421628772045177330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sz1-oyn71mI/AAAAAAAAAjY/6hyhHx11iGk/s1600-h/IMG_5699.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sz1-oyn71mI/AAAAAAAAAjY/6hyhHx11iGk/s320/IMG_5699.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421628765673084514" /></a><br />I have been away from the world of blogging for a bit. I've changed the name of my blog and am going to be sharing some new things. Not sure if I'll keep up and post daily but I am hoping to share some of my new addictions (aka sweet tooth) to several art mediums new to me and my experience in the later part of 2009. I am still keeping my hands a bit muddy with clay projects but now I find myself washing paint brushes and picking up bits of fabric and thread off the floor. I've discovered that painting can be fun, messy, frustrating, challenging and quite satisfying. I've been messing about with painting on fabric and adding other mixed media. I have found mixed media collage to be fascinating and beautiful. I've been collecting a increasingly growing stack of books on this medium. See my Shelfari selections for some of the most recent books I've been reading and loving.<br />The two little pieces I've pictured here are my experiments with mixed media. They measure only 2 X 2 1/2" (not including the hangers). I began with a scrap of canvas and after some paint, magazine ephemera, rusty wire and beads . . . here's what I ended up with. Some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/destash4u">tiny peace canvases</a>.<br />I hope all of you can find time to satisfy your artistic sweet tooth. I am so fortunate to have a supportive partner who encourages me to have a go at whatever might artistic eye candy I might be drooling over. I hope this New Year brings peace and great art experiences and experimentation into your life. <br />Namaste.Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-19086231315990320482009-07-29T20:58:00.005-06:002009-07-30T08:19:30.210-06:00peace and unique found treasures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SnEOoGDmkxI/AAAAAAAAAg8/yZk8ctgh8qA/s1600-h/IMG_5081.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SnEOoGDmkxI/AAAAAAAAAg8/yZk8ctgh8qA/s320/IMG_5081.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364084713158251282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SnEOn2NqBUI/AAAAAAAAAg0/UnbkHe3wjb8/s1600-h/IMG_5083.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SnEOn2NqBUI/AAAAAAAAAg0/UnbkHe3wjb8/s320/IMG_5083.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364084708905452866" /></a><br />I am the finder of lost pennies, rusty bottle caps, unique sticks, rocks and other assorted treasures. As a child I was always looking down at the ground to find these cast off treasures. My mom said that someday I'd run into a pole . . . I did once on a family vacation! <div>I am enjoying the process of using these fun, funky things in my art, along with my ever growing fabric collection! However, that is another story and another blog post.</div><div>Above is a little piece I created out of a twig that I found on a hike in the Sangre de Christo mountains a few miles from our home here in Santa Fe. It is a glorious peace-filled place that we love to frequent as often as we can.</div><div>The beads are salvaged from another piece of art that met its demise due to our strong spring winds and the peace sign was handcrafted by myself from terra cotta clay.</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28267393">This work is for sale in my ETSY shop!</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Namaste.</div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-57417666965029693542009-07-19T21:24:00.005-06:002009-07-19T21:44:32.167-06:00Finding Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoGMmwWrI/AAAAAAAAAgU/oDA4LyEAmTI/s1600-h/IMG_5064.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoGMmwWrI/AAAAAAAAAgU/oDA4LyEAmTI/s320/IMG_5064.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360383174661659314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoF48HB5I/AAAAAAAAAgM/BWWFXs4of_I/s1600-h/IMG_5065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoF48HB5I/AAAAAAAAAgM/BWWFXs4of_I/s320/IMG_5065.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360383169382516626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoFg8OBMI/AAAAAAAAAgE/LUK108vLJVs/s1600-h/IMG_5067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SmPoFg8OBMI/AAAAAAAAAgE/LUK108vLJVs/s320/IMG_5067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360383162940523714" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have an affinity for images of the Buddha. I find them enchanting . . . calming . . . serene . . . and beautiful. I have found that surrounding yourself with beautiful things that inspire you and help you relax is important. Trust me . . . if you came to my home, you'd see I have a lot of wonderful inspiration all around me. <div><br /></div><div>I have created several tiles with Buddha images on them. Some are my own creation and some are photographs. These three tiles are a few of many images that I particularly love. Each with their own uniqueness and beauty. The tiles are handmade by myself. The images are done with a phototransfer process that I am starting to explore. All three tiles are for sale (of course) in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5459406">ETSY</a> shop.<div><br /></div><div>What inspires you??</div><div>Namaste.</div></div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-34660859248692841852009-07-02T11:34:00.003-06:002009-07-02T11:41:35.580-06:00New Project - whatchamacallit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxR8OSVdI/AAAAAAAAAe8/18VCj0decPE/s1600-h/IMG_4904.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxR8OSVdI/AAAAAAAAAe8/18VCj0decPE/s320/IMG_4904.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353919347562796498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxRkUMONI/AAAAAAAAAe0/3-KL1lUACIE/s1600-h/IMG_4906.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxRkUMONI/AAAAAAAAAe0/3-KL1lUACIE/s320/IMG_4906.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353919341145110738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxRg9nSnI/AAAAAAAAAes/Am8Y3EoEAsw/s1600-h/IMG_4908.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SkzxRg9nSnI/AAAAAAAAAes/Am8Y3EoEAsw/s320/IMG_4908.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353919340245109362" /></a><br />Happy July!<div>I've been working on using materials I have around my house to create art. I'm so tempted to buy new things to work on but realize I need to repurpose things I already have. I like how this piece turned out and want to list it in my ETSY shop. I'm not sure what to call it!</div><div>It is made from three terra cotta clay peace signs that I designed and made. The rest are some glass and ceramic beads, wire and a twig. I'm thinking it would look great on your front door, gate or even hanging in a tree. You could also use this indoors.</div><div>Let me know what you think!</div><div>Enjoy the day!</div><div>Namaste.</div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-58341338053895358512009-06-14T20:01:00.003-06:002009-06-14T20:05:26.249-06:00Denim Peace Pillow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWqKfBhI/AAAAAAAAAeg/sXc4iiBo718/s1600-h/IMG_4821.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWqKfBhI/AAAAAAAAAeg/sXc4iiBo718/s320/IMG_4821.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347369637847696914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWZmhWoI/AAAAAAAAAeY/CXJlNXAe-sM/s1600-h/IMG_4822.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWZmhWoI/AAAAAAAAAeY/CXJlNXAe-sM/s320/IMG_4822.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347369633401887362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWZEjhlI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/wCZtbrnByDg/s1600-h/IMG_4823.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWZEjhlI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/wCZtbrnByDg/s320/IMG_4823.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347369633259423314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWGcVH7I/AAAAAAAAAeI/YODzs3wcWPQ/s1600-h/IMG_4824.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsWGcVH7I/AAAAAAAAAeI/YODzs3wcWPQ/s320/IMG_4824.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347369628258869170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsVwc8HAI/AAAAAAAAAeA/ljhN7CeGbdg/s1600-h/IMG_4825.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SjWsVwc8HAI/AAAAAAAAAeA/ljhN7CeGbdg/s320/IMG_4825.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347369622355844098" /></a><br />Lately I've been trying to use up a bunch of material that I have squandered away in a closet. This pillow is a result of that attempt. It didn't even make a dent in the fabric that I have in boxes . . . . in fact, I bought more this weekend!! I just love fun, unique colorful fabric!! <div>You can find this peace pillow in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26216071">ETSY</a> shop . . . more to come!</div><div>Namaste.</div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-19960521227814331202009-06-07T19:14:00.002-06:002009-06-07T19:21:17.487-06:00Peace, Grow, Be the Change<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixnhGe0RxI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/1AKQcNohLjg/s1600-h/IMG_4779.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixnhGe0RxI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/1AKQcNohLjg/s320/IMG_4779.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344760676155148050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixnhDVHtQI/AAAAAAAAAdI/t292XCLHTQY/s1600-h/IMG_4788.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixnhDVHtQI/AAAAAAAAAdI/t292XCLHTQY/s320/IMG_4788.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344760675309171970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sixng2HaOqI/AAAAAAAAAdA/eM2by1ezBNc/s1600-h/IMG_4775.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sixng2HaOqI/AAAAAAAAAdA/eM2by1ezBNc/s320/IMG_4775.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344760671762004642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixngzR6piI/AAAAAAAAAc4/tMeyf6Y4aXE/s1600-h/IMG_4753.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/SixngzR6piI/AAAAAAAAAc4/tMeyf6Y4aXE/s320/IMG_4753.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344760671000765986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sixng6o7cxI/AAAAAAAAAcw/Efh3rX353Xs/s1600-h/IMG_4759.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 65px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sixng6o7cxI/AAAAAAAAAcw/Efh3rX353Xs/s320/IMG_4759.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344760672976335634" /></a><br />I can't believe it has been almost a month since I've been here writing!! I have been busy tho! I have always had an affinity for prayer flags with quotes, symbols, inspirational words and such on them. I have lots of them on my home and garden. I thought I'd try my hand at creating some of my own. Let me know what you think!! Of course . . . . . they are for sale in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6709935">ETSY</a> shop!! PEACE, GROW & BE THE CHANGE!!<div>Namaste.</div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-40741732282559539322009-05-10T18:50:00.002-06:002009-05-10T18:55:03.709-06:00Peace to Mom!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sgd3TRNXq8I/AAAAAAAAAco/R8B2DgeRNJU/s1600-h/IMG_4675.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sgd3TRNXq8I/AAAAAAAAAco/R8B2DgeRNJU/s320/IMG_4675.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334363456564341698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sgd3TQFMHCI/AAAAAAAAAcg/uJ3aE5e6SMM/s1600-h/IMG_4672.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sgd3TQFMHCI/AAAAAAAAAcg/uJ3aE5e6SMM/s320/IMG_4672.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334363456261594146" /></a><br />Happy Mother's Day!! I hope all of you moms and moms-t0-be are having a wonderful day filled with hugs, pampering, relaxation and peace.<div><br /></div><div>The photo above is something new I am working on . . . in my attempts to de-clutter my home . . . I am now using up pieces of fabric from my many years of making costumes for plays, puppets, pillows and a myriad of other projects. This one is made of a great yellow fabric and another wild and crazy piece of fabric. I added a twig from that I found on a hike along with my favorite craft staple . . . rusty wire!!</div><div><br /></div><div>You can find this piece in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24873411">ETSY</a> shop!!</div><div>Paz.</div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856624482461676437.post-84266713262162027752009-04-27T12:46:00.004-06:002009-04-28T20:11:03.794-06:00Rustic Peace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sfe28859kZI/AAAAAAAAAcY/QxbdJpWU7HM/s1600-h/IMG_4569.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FGPcu1W74A/Sfe28859kZI/AAAAAAAAAcY/QxbdJpWU7HM/s320/IMG_4569.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329929842273915282" /></a><br />I have needed to clean up my workspace (the kitchen table) for a while now. Some spring cleaning perhaps? After going through my odd and ends I liked the way these two pieces worked together their contrast. So I set off to make them work together. By adding some rustic, rusty wire, a twig and some glass beads . . . something definitely unique for your home!!<div><br /></div><div>It's FOR SALE in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24326161">ETSY shop</a>!! </div><div><br /></div>Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982782361149974093noreply@blogger.com6