Valentine's Day Gift to Art

This gift was the product of Dear Lizzy's online class this past fall called the Mysteries of Me. However, it is hard to think about just me without thinking about Art - since he is my other half. :D I used a vintage book I found at the Salvation Army called Love is Eternal by Irving Stone. I was so happy when I found this book, it was like it was meant to be. I am really happy how it turned out and Art loved his gift too.

It's Back. . .

One of my Valentine's Day gifts was to get my scrapbook room back AND IT IS HERE! We worked all day yesterday rearranging the apartment including our bedroom. It is even more spacious than what we had before. I had to give the space up to a dear friend but he moved out this semester. So, this weekend was time to reclaim our space. It is almost overwhelming because I don't know where to start. Plus, I haven't scrapbooked for over a year. Craziness I know! So be prepared for new projects to be posted.

Jumping in our new spacious, rearranged bedroom!

Happy Valentine's Day

It is here! Love Day is here! However, the best thing is that Art and I celebrate our love everyday. Today just makes it a little extra special. I will post later his Valentine's gift. But for now . . .

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Finished Drawing #1

Well here it is! I turned it in this week. We are suppose to get our grade on Monday. I think I was a little too heavy handed with the lines but I think it is lovely. We get our next take home assignment next week regarding value. Holy Cows, I love this class!!!

I got an itch to create. . .

Robert Arneson 'Pablo Ruiz with Itch' 1980, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri
Originally uploaded by hanneorla

I need to make something. But what is my problem. I have so many ideas that it is so hard to choose one when you want to make everything. Help! Tell me what I should do! Feed me with ideas!

A Love Day is coming and I am all about the love. . .

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I am a die hard romantic. I am the corniest girl you'll ever meet. I am all about the love! Valentine's Day here I come!!!

Birthday Rewind

This birthday will be one to remember. My day started with lunch date with my girlfriend, Jessica, who I adore. Later Friday evening, I got a home cooked meal full of tons of veggies, a homemade card, a movie date, and we 'Walked for Women' on Saturday. It was so neat to be part of something so touching and donate my time to such a heartfelt cause. I also got a few love-birthday poems written by my love. Here is one that I will share. . . Doesn't it make you melt?!

February Forever

It’s funny how just one little day
Can so define us on our way
Through life together you and I
I often stop to wonder why
I got so lucky after all these years
Of times alone so filled with fears
But then, I shrug and feel blessed
Since I somehow passed time’s stern test
And the prize I won now fills my soul
I once was part and now am whole
Thank you, dear, you’re my present
And my future bright and pleasant
My life came true because of you
On the fifth of February, ‘82
THANK YOU
~ADV, 1982

Here are some pictures from Saturday. I never even thought to take out the camera on Friday.

If you want to read more about my day in a more professional sort of way. . . Check out Art's Examiner article.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Birthday by The Beatles

You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party.
I would like you to dance--Birthday
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday
I would like you to dance--Birthday
Dance
You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too--yeahY
ou say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

All images found at weheartit.com

I have no idea what is in storage for me today. I can't wait and find out! Lots of surprises, lots of laughs, lots of pictures, and lots of memories.

The Best Candy EVER!!!

I have stumbled onto my new favorite candy. Please, please send me some of these . . . !!!

Wow, look at how big this bag is . . . : D Yummy, yummy in the tummy.

Picture 1, Bag 1

Etsy Sale!!!

In honor of my birthday, Feb. 5th, and Valentine's Day, I am having a month long sale. . . Buy one item and receive $5 off Buy two items and receive $14 off. If you want to buy three or more items convo me and we'll talk! Happy Love Day and Happy Birthday To Me!!!!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HookedOnArt

http://www.etsy.com/shop/reneerose82

Drawing I - Still Life - Day 1

I am currently taking Drawing I at the University of Wyoming and I love every second of it. We received our first take home assignment which is based on line. The hardest part was trying to decide what to draw. After a little thinking, I came up with the theme, "Boy meets Girl." It represents my life and not some random bottles and bowls that some other students are drawing. I selected one of his shoes and one of my shoes, our sunglasses, and our ititials that are made out of metal. Here is the picture of my still life. . . My charcoal drawing Day 1 (there is so much I need to do, but I have a great start) . . . and Art's pencil drawing (his is on a smaller scale). We were sitting side-by-side drawing away. It was so much fun! I will keep you updated as my drawing progresses.

31 Sentences for January

One of my New Year’s Goals is to write a sentence down every day. I completed January’s but some of them have a couple extra sentences (who cares). I wanted to share them with you all . . .

January
1. Watch me Grow.
2. Today I got inspired by beautiful yarn.
3. I love creating stuff.
4. Doing the right thing now will make it easier to do the easier thing in the future.
5. Routines are very important and nice to get back into.
6. Don’t plan surprises that may cause worry.
7. One good thing about growing older is that you gain wisdom through experiences, you don’t need a degree to give advice.
8. It is so nice to have Henry home so we can plan our wedding together and pretend we are dancing our first dance.
9. Strong relationships are those that allow weak moments to pass with smiles.
10. Enjoy the moments for they pass quickly.
11. Round 2 but only two more rounds to go.
12. Why buy when you can create it yourself.
13. Save money and buy used instead of new clothes.
14. Sometimes back of the head kisses are the best.
15. Make sure loves goes in and goes out.
16. Fight for what-who you love.
17. Walls do come down even if it is brick-by-brick – patience and persistence are key.
18. No class with equals only one day of class this week!
19. A tease visit is better than no visit at all.
20. I hate math! Why did I ever think I liked it? I love Art and drawing.
21. You are worthy of my love.
22. Tonight was an Alien night => why don’t we put him in charge?
23. I would love to own my own craft store and fill it with my creations.
24. The Vikings lost. No super bowl.
25. I have never hated math more than I do today.
26. I love helping people and giving love-relationship advice. It was what I was meant to do: everything happens for a reason.
27. Dr. LeDoux is at it again. Please take a number.
28. I went for a walk at 6:52-7:12 and if felt great. I hate math and I love drawing.
29. “The media,” we went to our first UW wrestling match and we were courtside.
30. 3 hours of us, junk food, and Memoirs of a Geisha.
31. Art’s love make my world go around.

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