Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Tuesday through Friday I was in New York, so a very large portion of my week was spent in a place that I actually plan to cover in a future post. So this week, I'm going to focus on very small things that brought my happiness. One amazing thing is that I got to see...

Inspiration Blog Hop

Inspiration Blog Hop

Caylee tagged me in an Inspiration Blog Hop last week, and now it's my turn to answer four questions about my creativity. What are you working on? Right now I am working on my Get Messy art journal (in the red Moleskine), preparing for a pool art performance piece...

Weekly Challenge: Play

Weekly Challenge: Play

It's Monday, so it's time to continue my new feature, where I provide you with a challenge for the upcoming week. I encourage you to share your interpretations, reactions, and results to these prompts wherever you so choose. Maybe you'll share on social media with the...

Disposable Camera

Disposable Camera

Two years ago, I did my very first disposable camera installation. The feeling I got when I returned to find the camera full of photos from strangers is really unmatched. I've done many more over the past years, but I haven't posted any recently simply because most of...

Sunflower Field

Sunflower Field

Recently, my friend, Melissa, let me know that there are some sunflower fields in Bethesda, Maryland. I made plans to go as soon as possible, not just because I was enthusiastic about it, but because the peak of sunflowers blooming in this area is late July....

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 08

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 08

The official Get Messy challenge isn't due until the end of the month, but I kind of gave myself a mini one for this week. I'm in New York City for vacation for half a week, and I decided that the only things I would bring with me would be a glue stick, scissors, a...

Guest Post: April Noga

Guest Post: April Noga

I first met April six years ago through snail mail. We exchanged postcards and letters for two years before we met in person. She's a huge part of the reason I love Chicago so much, and I think this interview will show you why. She's a brilliant woman, and I'm...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Hey there, hot stuff! How's your week going? I hope it's great. Today is Vinyl Records Day. Maybe you could celebrate by making some crafts out of recycled vinyl? Or just bust out those LPs to actually listen to. Right now I'm on a bus headed to New York City! I'm...

Weekly Challenge: Nature

Weekly Challenge: Nature

Today starts a new feature, where I will provide you with a challenge for the upcoming week. I encourage you to share your interpretations, reactions, and results to these prompts wherever you so choose. Maybe you'll share on social media with the hashtag...

Roadside America: Maryland

Roadside America: Maryland

Time to continue exploring my state through roadside attractions! Last time, I shared pictures of giant Pez dispensers and Mother Goose themed parks. Today I have nine new places for you to check out in Maryland, courtesy of Roadside America. Attraction: Ouija Board...