Its my Blogiversary

Well I think it is. I really started on blogger in 2002 but rarely posted so I don't count that. I had the 17th stuck in my head as where I started to seriously blog over at Tripod but they tell me it was the 16th. Anyways I am going to say its the 17th since I like the number better and I am in charge so I can do what I want. So I am starting into my fifth year of blogging so I am going to give away this kit.


















It is a beaded medicine bag that you can make, it includes beads, thread, needles and instruction booklet. I used to sell these kits when I had a booth at fairs. Its very easy to make and I know the winners will have fun. Yes multiple winners. How about 4 of you, one for each year I have blogged. Hmm how to pick the winners, I guess I will just randomly pick 4 numbers. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post, tell me what you like about my blog.

A Lazuli Bunting

I was sitting at my couch looking out at the bird feeder when this beauty showed up. Its a Lazuli Bunting. I grabbed the camera and it flew away. Dave managed to get some shots of it later. Its amazing how you can look out your window countless times and then all of a sudden you see something new. The blue of this birds was so intense, the picture does not capture the color that well. I think this bird will be fun to paint with all its color.


Blogging Contest

Don't forget to enter my blogging contest. I am giving away a group of collage materials to celebrate my 500th post, just live a comment and I will enter your name in the drawing. I will be drawing a name next Wednesday June 18th.

ART

I've been making backgrounds in that watercolor paper journal I made awhile ago. I decided to just use all the different materials that I have and see what I like best. So far I have used golden acrylics, folk art craft paint, and water soluble oil pastels. I think I will use some actual watercolors next, then maybe some golden fluids and soft pastels. I think I like using Twinkling H2o's for more detailed work so I will skip trying them as a background. With so many choices it sure is fun to play.

Why don't you take some time to play today...