Canvas Love

One of my absolute favourite mediums to work with is canvas. I love to paint on it, sew it, alter it, etc. These 2 cards are made using sticky back canvas. It is what its called: canvas with a sticky back. I love working with it, especially with cards and scrapbooking.



From go to whoa

Because life is so full I have accepted that I cannot always make something from start to finish in one sitting. My studio usually has multiple projects on the go. Here are two items that I am currently altering.
 

Journal



Donna Downey apron.





Today I am....

Anxious:  because my 'to do' list is getting longer and the time to 'do it' is running out.

Tired:  because I didn't get enough sleep last night or the night before.

Sad: because a family who lost their son 8 yrs ago are in so much pain and another family just lost 11 members in a house fire.

Missing: a special friend who now lives so far away.

Enjoying: the delicious breeze winding its way through the open windows of my home.

Wishing: the weekend was not over yet.

Loving: the sweet oranges I just purchased at a bargain price.

Grateful: that Steve is home after a week away.



Facebook

Soul House now has a facebook page. There is a link in the right coloumn or click here to join Soul House.
Soul House on facebook will have updates on current projects in progress, items for sale and what markets I will be attending.  Hope to see you there.



Country Day

I am planning to have a stall at my local country day in October.  I hope to have enough cards, journals and altered items to make it worth my while.



Business cards

I am still undecided whether to sell any of my canvas art pieces.  Takes a bit more bravery to reveal those. I am still finding my way and my style in the mixed media art world. At the moment I am enjoying playing, experiementing and discovering without the pressure to produce quality art items for sale.  So much depends on what the soul produces between now and October 15th.



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Where I create

A behind the scenes look at where I create.



4 cups of SR flour and a generous amount of love

One of my favourite activities to do with my kids is cooking. So, when Sarah suggested we cook yesterday I jumped at the chance. She had decided she wanted to cook scones and cupcakes. Making scones was a new skill for Sarah so it was a teaching opportunity as well.

A little browner than intended but still yummy with jam and cream.



Of course they were delicious.

And what better compliment can a sister have, than the thumbs up from her 3 brothers.



Sarah gave the thumbs up too. Not only for the taste but the process of making the scones.



Cooking with kids can be time consuming and messy. But it is so worth it. Sarah learnt new skills but more importantly we had fun together and she was loved and that is what will be treasured in her heart.



Cow pat!

Yesterday we went for a walk on a friends property. Here are just some of the hearts I saw.

I also saw a heart shaped cow pat. I am serious. Regrettably I didn't take a photo. It really did give me a good laugh though. God has an awesome sense of humor. 

Sharing

Everyday Love

Earlier this year I asked God to show me His heart in the everyday. And this is what He has been sharing with me so far:


Found along a creek bed at Carnarvon Gorge.



The kids made cookie dough and placed some in the fridge. They did not intentioanlly make it this heart shape.



Found in a packet of chips at Timothy's birthday party.





Found in the driveway on the way to school with Timothy.

God's sense of humor really crackes me up. He really is showing me His heart in the everyday.