Embroidered Leaf
I love the way this leaf looks but it might be handy to learn how to preserve leaves if I’m going to continue embroidering them. This is what it looked like while it was being embroidered. Me encanta...
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Still working with leaves. Magnolia leaves this time. They seem to last a little longer than other leaves. In the mean time I’m looking into ways of preserving leaves a little longer. Hilary Fayle...
View ArticleThe Lazy Reverse Macro.
I don’t own a macro lens so I was excited to read about this fun technique on Alisa Burke’s blog. I have tried it out and loved it and just signed up to take the full course. Here are some of the...
View ArticleDuckling – Patito
A few nights ago this tiny Mallard duckling got stuck in our pool. Unfortunately it took us until the following morning to figure out what the noise was, so he was shattered when we finally got him to...
View ArticleRoses – Rosas.
I’ve never been particularly interested in roses but this neighbourhood is jam packed full of them and I can’t help but admire them. Even past their prime there is beauty in them. Nunca me han...
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A few more roses. These ones welcomed us into the home we were taking care of! Unas cuantas rosas mas. Estas nos dieron la bienvenida al llegar a la casa que cuidamos!
View ArticleDragonfly – Libélula
I don’t do very well with bugs so I’m having a tough time with the huge quantities flying around Connecticut due to the heat and humidity. I love it here but it is at these times that I am thankful...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Salvaged Walnut.
I haven’t quite been able to capture the beauty of the wood in these boards, but I’m working on it! The story behind it captivated me: In order for walnut trees to grow in California and produce great...
View ArticleAutumn Yellow!
California weather has been very warm this winter. It’s early February and there are many trees in my neighbourhood that have already bloomed and lost their flowers yet on a hike this Sunday what...
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