more lost and found: playground snails @" @"

I often find schoolyard flotsam and jetsam when walking the doggies past the local school playground. I found a pink eraser on out last walk, brought it home and carved a snail stamp.

I liked using the intact side to make a small color block to print the image over. Small art, big fun!

More Golden Book Recycle!

I love the print on the inside cover of Golden Books! I saved the covers from a previous  recycle project and used paper tape from  Martha Stewart  to make this super cool picture frame for a Mother's Day gift for my daughter. Of course I think my grandson is pretty adorable too!

If you'd like to make your own, trim off the bound edge of the front and back covers, cut out the center of one side with a craft knife, finish the edge with paper tape, place your picture between the covers and tape the edges to seal the two pieces. I added an easel back made from a recycled greeting card, but you could  also add a ribbon hanger or mount in a scrap book. I'd love to see what you are recycling so send me links to your posts!

a little walk around the pond

Taking a little break from building the house to walk around the pond with the doggies

So this is what it looks like when the rain stops!

High water!

Smells like spring!

I can go no further!

Our favorite tree!

Time to head back to the old house!

getting ready for the show!

My block print on mulberry paper is framed and ready for the East Shore Festival of The Arts at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd Lansing NY. My friend Robin Schuttenberg has organized this 2nd annual show, and this one promises to be even better than last years. Come enjoy the opening reception at 6:00 PM on May 13th and meet the artists. See you there!

when in doubt.....

sketch!

Where I want to be when the black flies are biting, or the fish are biting them)

The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun

The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun