more with four...

This is a cool challenge I joined.

I found it through my great friend Stacy at MagicLoveCrow!

The challenge was created by Gloria at NewEndStudio and you can find out more about it there.

The idea is to create something inspired by a four letter word (clean words only) on the 4th Friday of each month, also aka "Gloria's Four".

Gloria has a Pinterest Board for this challenge for everyone participating to post their artwork for the month. 

I'm trying to take some more challenges to challenge myself to keep creative and to meet some other artists too!

So far it's working.

My word is LOVE, and here is a PAGE FULL of LOVE!

Hoping some LOVE touched you today to start off your weekend!

Big hugs, Rasz

WOYWW 207

First off my prayers go out to those effected by the devastating tornadoes, the Moore, OK being hit hardest. It amazes me to see the community ban together so quickly, just do what they have to do, helping each other and facing another day so bravely. God Bless You!

I just joined WOYWW (What's on your workdesk wednesday?)created by Julia at Stamping Ground. 

I found out about this at Kay's blog 505whimsygirl.

This is something I can do. You just have to post pictures of your workdesk on Wednesday. This could get scary at times. I don't have a workdesk. I have an adjustable art table and an ironing board for my workdesk.

Here's mine this morning. I actually organized it a bit last night having no idea I would start this.

This is where I stand or sit. The green thing is a painted tote that will eventually become a fold over purse (hopefully).

 I live in a very little garage studio and this is "my corner to create" when my health lets me. I'm a little slow and need help but things get done :)

The ironing board is great! When other things need ironing, I just dump all the stuff onto my table (lets hope that doesn't happen on a Tuesday night now.

It works pretty well.

The ironing board holds my thread box, a plastic bowl from one of those bowls of cut up fruit from the grocery hold my painted flowers. Under that is a plastic square box from pre-made chicken from the deli and every yogurt container doesn't go to waste either.

See you can tell not only what I am working on but what I eat too!

I recycle everything!

Thanks for the WOYWW. I can't wait to connect to everyone else participating!

Go here to find out more about it: WOYWW!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

week 2 (for me) of ChakrART...

I am loving ChakraART, the FREE online workshop from Timeless Rituals.

Every time I follow the instuctions for each week, instead of "art" flowing out of me

I have words, words and more words.

As you can tell by the date, this is old and I totally forgot to post it.
Even though I am not creating the ART that I thought I would from this workshop, I am feeling so good and FREE each time I do one.

Have a great week!

wine bottle tote for two...

Wine anyone?

I had a lot of fun, and discovered some new techniques creating this one.

 This tote is perfect for bottles bought while out wine tasting,

for bringing a couple bottles to a dinner party,

and sturdy enough for taking on a a picnic.

 It is made from a sturdy canvas tote, painted with acrylic and fabric paint

and embellished with grapes, vines and leaves made from painted canvas.

 I made this tote for my surgeon. 

He and his family own a winery. I have no idea how they find the time.

He is one of the most giving, compassionate, caring doctors I have ever met. 

Throughout his many years practicing, he has helped hundreds of people 

without regards to their ability to pay.

I hope he and his wife enjoy it. 

They are wonderful people.

I hope your Monday is starting your week off GREAT!!!!