So, the last few years it is tradition to do a layout on my birthday about where my head & heart is at (alas that's why I scrapbook anyway). I did get to the craft table late in the evening & was able to put something simple together. The IPod page was done a couple of weeks ago prior to vacation. I'm on the IPod a lot!
I am inspired lately with Teesha Moore, and though my work doesn't resemble anything she does, her work inpires me to experiment with color and collage techniques. I used to collage in the '70's! I'm loving it. Teesha Moore prepares ten pages at a time mixing paint, pens & pencils, & collaging ephemera. . .I prepped a small watercolor book & played with the Art Journal on Maui. Felt so artsy amidst this fabulous rental in Haiku, just so appreciative to be back where I grew up, grateful for another vacation.
Now, everyone who knows me. . .knows I am pretty compulsive about picking up shells. Ninety seven percent of my loot are broken shells, I just love the mosaic-look. It's a beautiful diversion! Here's my booty, and I get to sort next, which is another aspect of shell picking that's special:
Looking down on my shelling shores & my homeland.
We had windy weather on the shores, my short haircut was in my face all day it seemed. We met a local, named Henry who picked shells also, and he gifted me with a small handful of pukas & a cone. Soft sweet colors. Thank you so much Henry!
One of the blessings, hands down--is not only the treasure hunt of prizes on the beach. . .but the wonderful conversations to be had with my loved ones. I imagine women down the ages gathered about doing busy work and having like conversations. . .about relationships, woes, worry, love. . .it's precious and openhearted.
