Why Not?

I went browsing around, doing some spring shopping and picked up some artificial flowers and new coasters, why not?  They had these cute little packets of soap leaves for your purse.  Apparently, you use a leaf at a time to wash your hands when you are out.  I decided to pass on that one, less clutter you know.

Paint Party Friday - Flowers

Welcome to Paint Party Friday! I did some flowers for you today based on a vase of artificial ones that I actually own. I had bought it because I loved it of course. The piece is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2') in permanent markers outlined with a PITT finepoint marker.

Early Fall

Flowers are still blooming in the neighbourhood.  It has actually been quite warm the past few days,
t-shirt weather (77 F).

One of son K's friends came home from school for the long holiday weekend. Well, we almost didn't recognize him, he had lost 30 pounds since the last time we saw him some months ago. He said it was extremely difficult but he now works out 3 times a week, attends school, works at his job, and limits his carbs, focussing more on good protein. I told him it was important to try to maintain his good habits, so hopefully he will do that. He looks and feels better, understandably.

Paint Party Friday - Flowers

Greeting Card scan

Greeting Card Photo

Envelope scan

Envelope Photo

Welcome to Paint Party Friday! I did a flowered greeting card on textured yellow cardstock (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"). I started drawing mistakenly on the white envelope first, so I decided to post it as well.  I used a Pilot extra fine gold permanent pen for the outlines.  Unfortunately the scans don't do justice to the pinks I used.

I just had an idea to give this card to my friend on the occasion of her 60th birthday which happens to be today!

Thoughtful Gift

As we prepare for my mom's funeral, I received this beautiful flower arrangement from some good friends. I am touched by their thoughtfulness.

The funeral is a bit delayed as we wait for family to fly in from abroad. It is sad that it takes an occasion like this to bring about long overdue family reunions. But it is what it is and everyone is excited. There has been a lot to organize and plan.