Day Thirty-One: Watercolor

I'm still working on some other hearts, so for tonight - just a little strip of watercolor hearts.  The colors remind me of a summer day at the beach.  Or Sarah Midda's South of France Sketchbook.  Such a relaxing book.  Wish I could paint like that.

Day Thirty: Because

I actually have several things in the works from this weekend that I'm excited about - but this is the one I had to post.  One of the best gifts I ever gave Rob was this print.

Day Twenty-Nine: Light

I was planting bulbs most of the day rather than crafting - but I made this little candle holder tonight.

I wanted to get the bulbs in before it started raining tonight.  Good thing I had help.

Day Twenty-Eight: Dog

The love of my life.

Day Twenty-Seven: Glitter

It's hard to be creative when you're busy and tired.  But that's kindof the point of this I guess.  So tonight I went out to the craft area, got out some glitter, and let nature take its course.  Is there anything glitter can't make better?

Day Twenty-Six: Cheese

One of my favorite meals deserves to be displayed on a heart.

Day Twenty-Four: Beet

I would like to state right away that this is not a found beet, but a created beet.  Rob and I were at Goat Hill All You Can Eat Pizza Night tonight and I was inspired.  It was such a pretty color.  And now I'm very full.

Day Twenty-Five: Envelope

 There was a tiny piece of felt leftover, and for some reason it made me think of making an envelope.  I guess it could hold quarters.  Or a love note.  Or chocolate.

Day Twenty-Three: Potato

Did I really carve a heart into a potato?  Yes I did.  And then I used it as a stamp.

While I was doing this, once again, Chelsea decided it was time to eat.

Day Twenty-Two: Repeat

It's too early to be repeating, isn't it?  Rob asked me to try and see how fast I could make some of these to sell for the trivia contest/fundraiser at work.  I don't think they are good enough to sell, but I was trying out a few things.

While I was trying to finish up, Chelsea decided it was time for dinner.  How did I know?  She isn't subtle.  There was a lot of foot rattling the bowl too in case I wasn't looking.

Day Twenty-One: Tiny leaf

I found this tiny leaf on the floor.  I'm pretty sure Chelsea brought it into the house.  Rob said it was too tiny to count - whatever that means.  The ends are all cute and curled up into this heart shape. Don't be frightened by the scary key - he is only there for scale.

Day Twenty - Thankful

Day Nineteen - Color

Recently my life has felt like a lot of bold moments.  So I made these hearts.  And put them on the fridge.

Day Eighteen - Origami

Today I made some origami hearts.  I was surprised at how many ways there were to fold them.  I picked the way that was the most fun.  Then I decided they should become a bouquet.

Day Seventeen - Search

Searching has been on my mind a lot the last few days.  Which has permeated my heart project.  Hopefully I can start to remember that the search is part of the process, and put into it the same that I hope to get out of it.

Day Sixteen - Dreams

I had an idea for a dream pillow.  The heart is a pocket, and you can write down a hope or a dream, and then secure it with the attached ribbon.  I thought it might be fun to put it under your pillow or by your bed or something. There is nothing in this picture for scale, but it's about the size of a ring bearer pillow.

My realization for the day is that I'm not a perfectionist when it comes to crafting.  Everything my Mom ever makes is perfect.  I think ultimately I like to see an idea completed.  I'd like it to be more perfectly done, but my desire to have it finished seems to outweigh the desire for perfection.  I'm not sure what that says about me.  Just noting it.

Day Fifteen - Cozy

I decided to make an iphone cozy.  It's felt, but I thought that might be itchy for the iphone, so I lined it with pink satin.  He seems happy in there.

Day Fourteen - Morning

I knew today would be a busy day.  I've got a fantasy football banquet at lunch (not that ninth place is anything to celebrate....), and the Aron's are coming over tonight.  As I was making my coffee this morning, I looked down, and there was my favorite pooch sitting on my heart shaped rug, right next to my fuzzy pink heart slippers.  This is my routine every morning.  Chelsea wants to stay close to remind me that it's time for her walk.  Today I just happened to notice how sweet it is.  I love that dog.

Day Thirteen - Rain

I don't draw.  I'm scared to draw.  But somehow on this rainy Thursday I was inspired.  And sometimes I guess it's good to practice doing things that scare you.  

Day Twelve - Always

        

 I didn't know what kind of heart I would make today.  I have always thought of the "Love Scripture" as the "Love is patient, Love is kind...." part.  But recently I heard a good sermon that a friend of mine gave, and he stressed a later verse - "Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."  The longer I'm married to my husband, the more I value, appreciate, and truly understand the importance of these words.  I just sort of picked up a pen and started writing.  It came out in the right shape and the right size the very first time.  I kid you not.  And while I was only going to make one, I started to find it relaxing to write these over and over.  What am I going to do with them?  I have no idea.  I put a couple on colored card stock.  I'll bet my Mom would like one.

Day Eleven - Heart Picks

Today I made heart picks.  I guess you can put them in a cookie or maybe on a cake or a bar of soap.  Or they can just sit in a small honey jar.