Creative expressions....

Sorry for the absence.....we have been busy.  In the midst of cleaning out, selling stuff and taking care of Caroline (Spencer was in PA with Mimi and Papa), I found myself having the urge to do a craft project.  I haven't had the time, energy or ambition to do anything crafty in a long time.  So what did I do?  I made a frame for a puzzle that Caroline and I put together to hang in her new room in NJ.  I made it out of cardboard, tissue paper, construction paper and Modge Podge.  The only things I had to buy were the buttons and jewels, total of $4.50.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself and remembered why I went to art school in the first place.  Check out the pictures!!

When I worked, I was just too mentally drained when I got home to even think about doing projects.  Now, I can't stop thinking of things to do.  I can't do anymore for the time being until we move and get settled back in NJ.  I found a new website called Pinterest that has so many ideas on it.  I have already run with one of the ideas I found on there.  I have a copy of Dr. Seuss', "Oh, the places you'll go" that I got as a gift when I graduated college. (Thanks Jen!!).  I gave it to Caroline's teachers today and asked them to write a note in it for her.  I will do this every year with every teacher, then when she graduates from high school I will give it to her.  If you haven't read the book recently, or ever, you should.  It is very inspirational to anyone starting a new phase in their life.

Tomorrow I will blog from the road as my mom, Spencer and I will set off for VA Beach to transport a family bar to my Aunt and Uncle.  ROAD TRIP!!!