I’ve had this hanging lamp for a while and wanted to create a lamp shade for it. I searched online for ideas and came upon a flower lamp shade and fell in love with the idea.
I initially started yesterday, cutting out the petals and leaves from rice paper–very delicate. Today, I painted, dried, crumpled and assembled the shade. Considering the fact that this was my first try, I am really happy with how it came out. Next time, I’ll change a few things, like adding more petals and leaves.
Posted a day late, but this draft was from yesterday:
Today, my daughter and I talked about how to make this summer fun. She complained that her summer has been boring. I reminded her that school ended for her about a week ago…LOL,…Chile give yourself time. She had to laugh at herself. I encouraged her to ease into it. A message I have to give to myself as well.
From late August until Mid-June, I have a lot of free time. I like to use that time for fun, travel and lots of creativity. I was initially very giddy about creating this self-directed Summer Camp, but when it was time to get started, I was stuck. So to get “unstuck” I used this deck I have called’ Art outside the box'” to warm up. I bought a large sketchbook just to have a place where I could be messy. A place I do not intend to share with the world. That brief warm up got me out of my judging mind and got me creating. As a result, I created a collage and completed the waxing for a batik project I have in the works. I also started making a paper lamp shade. More tomorrow.
A while ago, I dyed some wooden beads with indigo. Unsure of what to do with them at the time I packed them away. But today, I decided to make some bracelets out of them. I really love how they came out. I plan to time some more in the future and maybe make some matching earrings and a necklace.
Mas mañana!
Today is the first day of my self-guided summer camp. I made two pair of polymer clay pieces. They might become earrings. They might become pendants. I haven’t decided yet, but day 1 is in the books.
Come back tomorrow for day 2: Cook a new recipe.
Life has felt exceptionally hard this year. As a result, I’ve felt the need to infuse my life with fun and joy! After watching a YouTube I like create 30 inventions in 30 days, it gave me an idea of ways of spending my summer off… Create a Self-Directed Summer Camp.
The plan is fairly simple. Each day, I will create something from the following categories and interests. Some of things listed here, I have ether made before (like fabric design) and want to do more or I have an interest in it (like leather craft)
Whatever it is, I have to complete it (unless it is a multi day project)and I have to share it, either on social media or on my website. If I am on the road or travel for any reason, I will take a travel art kit with me.
Additionally, I will either walk, ride my bike or yoga everyday and do strength training 2-3 times a week. I will also read for at least 20 minutes a day.
I will strive to eat well and make sure I am getting enough sleep and limiting my time on social media outside of sharing my daily.
I will also go on weekly “field trips,” weekly adventures to places I’ve never been to or haven’t been to in a long time nearby.
I will also make weekly time to connect with friends locally and take monthly trips to places that require a train.
If there are new things I add, I will come back to this post to update.
I’m very excited about this! What summer fun plans to do you have?