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My Summer Creative State of Mind

Only one week from the ending of art camp and already my creative brain is filling up. I spent the day going through my stash and pulling out things that inspired me. So many goodies I forgot I had in my stash. One of those things was an old rocking chair that I can’t wait to get my hands on. It’s in need of a arm repair but it will be restored to a beautiful piece of artwork. This one...

This Is 53

I can’t believe I’m in my 50’s much less 53. It seems so unreal for me to even blog about such a large number birthday. I look back on life and think why did I waste so much time on things that had so little value. In the moment those things seem to have value but looking back the value was what I made it at the time. I don’t believe in seeing into the future but sometimes I think...

Madness

I don’t even know where to start.  This past 3 weeks has had me so overwhelmed with all that has happened.  I guess I should start right where the madness began. Well I can’t go all the way back to the beginning of school but it all lead up to 3 weeks ago with the school art show.  I’m the lone ranger when it comes to setting that baby up.  Not because no one will help me, many offer.  I’m...

Knowing Who I Am

The question “who are you” often runs through my mind. Just when I think I got this life thing figured out I round a corner of questions. You would think in my 50’s I’d pretty much have it all figured out, nope not yet. I often think, did I miss a turn or the mark on who and what I should be at this point in my life. Most of the time I over think things and I’m pretty sure...

My Rocking Secret

I use all kinds of tools to bring the Blue Happy to my pieces. I pretty handy with a saw and sander. Sometimes you need to give a piece that extra special treatment to bring it back. Restoring is way more than just chalk painting. My rocking secret is a little tool I’ve had for years. I found it once at Lowes and haven’t seen again. It’s the greatest tool to give something an old worn out wood look. It’s...