Create Every Day - Day 2

Finally got the initial drawing finished for my mosaic table . . . . it took several rough drafts.  In fact, I did so many drafts and erased so often, that in order to see my final draft, I had to put it down in permanent marker  . . . Thank goodness for Sharpie. 

Next comes cutting and placing tile.  I haven't decided if I want to go with large 1"x1" tiles or if I should cut those down a bit.  Since I am undecided, I have not committed to anything by gluing tiles down.  Tomorrow is my Mosaic class, so I will definitely need to go one way or the other quickly. 

The second half of my day was spent organizing my craft and art supplies - no small chore.  My hubby, Gus, and I live in a very small apartment.  Unfortunately, at this time, I do not have a studio and have to find storage space catch as catch can.  The dining room table serves as my work space - it will do for now. 

Thanksgiving Tag Nov. 2, 2012

My Thanksgiving Tag for November 2nd is focused on the beautiful blue and orange tiles that I have been working with.  I just love all the aquas, the deep sea blue, the light turquoise, the tangerine orange . . . . they look so happy and remind me of the beautiful ocean right outside our door.  I am Thankful for the time to explore my creativity. . . .

Creative Every Day - Day 1

It has been more than a while since I have posted.  I have been sporadically dabbling in my art, and even managed to snag first place in an art exhibition at la Compania de Tourismo in Old San Juan! 

 

However, honestly it has been hit and miss with me during the last year. 

 

In an effort to get the creative juices flowing again, I decided to participate in the "Creative Every Day" challenge.  Hopefully, this will at least get me back into the swing of things, instead of getting bogged down with the tasks of every day living. 

 

 

The challenge is to create something each day in the month of November.  This should prove to be interesting given that my husband and I will be traveling a bit in November, but I have a few ideas up my sleeve for the travel times. 

 

Most of my day today was spent running around Puerto Rico looking for tile for a mosaic piece I am working on.  As usual, it isn't like in the Main Land where you simply walk into a store, pick out the tile you like, pay for it and take it home.  Nope!  Here you must go to one store (the showroom), pick out the tile you like, pay for it, drive clear across the island to the storage house, and pick up your tile yourself once it gets there. 

 

I managed to get home with enough time to create my first piece of art for November.  First, I took an old glass bottle and filled it with white Christmas lights I had left over from last year.  Then, I stuck a few twisted branches into the glass year. . . . viola: A "Thanksgiving Tree". 

 

 

Thanksgiving Tree



 

 

The idea is, that each day I will create a new tag showing something small that I have encountered in my day that has made me smile or lifted my heart for which I am Thankful for. 

 

After making the tree I took Gus (the boxer) out for his afternoon walk, and on our way home, I discovered the cutest little daisy like wild flowers popping up through the sand.  I couldn't resist - I had to smile, and so my first Thankful Card idea took hold. 

 



 

November 1, 2012 Thankful Tag

 



I am excited and looking forward to coming up with more art, journal entries, and creative ideas in the upcoming weeks.  Stay tuned for more . . . .