Friday, March 9, 2012

Celebrating Lime!

I thought I could go the entire winter without getting sick but alas, it didn't happen. I caught a cold which had me down and out for much of the week. I actually went to bed at 7:30 Tuesday night. Feeling much better so now I have to play catch up on life for the next few days.

The theme for this month's Arts in the Cards ATC challenge was lime. I love the color lime but wasn't sure what I was going to do. I knew I wanted to do something fun and unexpected so I was happy when wandering around Archiver's (a scrapbook store that does have cool stuff) I found the wonder lime green margarita glasses. They must have been popular too because there was only one package and it was mine. 

I have finally allowed myself to just play sometimes and not try to make high art. These were fun to make and well received. I'm also getting better at not judging myself against others. That is not to say that this group does not make me want to stretch and grow because they do. They are amazing! And I always feel blessed that I get to be a member. Next moth's theme is water and I've already been inspired which is always a good thing. I moved back to making something out of fiber instead of paper. So remember to make time to play and not worry about what people may think. How do you play? And how often?

6 comments:

  1. Karen...Glad you are stepping out of the depths of under the weather - not a pleasant place (I have been dancing with some unpleasant stuff here as well)
    Love the lime glass on the ATC....
    Be well..
    Kristin

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    1. Sorry to hear that you're dancing with some unpleasant stuff. No fun. If you want a couple of glasses let me know and I'll send them to you. Hugs, Karen

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  2. Karen I would love a couple!!! Maybe send them with the fabric for the second challenge? And, what might I have that you would like to have?
    More machine quilting tomorrow....getting so it is not so scary says she who has always done hand quilting for everything! Think I may even like doing some of it!
    All the best
    Kristin

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    1. Fabric was mailed on Wednesday so I'll send the glasses tomorrow. Glad machine quilting is getting easier. Hugs, Karen

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  3. Playing, gosh, I think that's where I am right now making a series of broken colors pieces. I'm having such fun with the technique that I decided it was time to just focus on that and create a few examples. As you say, no 'high art' -- just a way to keep learning.
    Love the lime!!

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  4. Karen...mmmmm, just received the fabric for the challenge. On the design wall...a tempting vision as I finish the threadwork and quilting on "which road shall I take" the first challenge ....getting better every day...now hand quilting will not have the front seat - I am enjoying this new exploration. Thanks to your challenge a new experience from start to finish!

    Many hugs!! Kristin

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