OWOH 2011!

Welcome!

Wow, has it already been a year since last years OWOH? I'm so happy to be able to take part again this year, how could I not since sadly it is the last one.

My name is Lynn and I live in NW Washington with my husband and son. Most of my time is taken up by homeschooling and attempting to (unsuccessfully) maintain my home. More than occasionally I will let the dirty dishes and laundry sit undone so I can do things like paint, embroider, sew, or some other crafty/artistic endeavor, or just sit and read blogs or watch movies. More than not I'm drawn to things a little rough around the edges and a bit dark.

My Giveaway for this event is this small hand embroidered butterfly that I made. (about 3 inches across)

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post.

You don't have to be taking part in OWOH to enter, but you must have a blog.

Also I will need a way to contact you if you win =)

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, I can't wait to do some blog hopping myself.

For a list of other bloggers taking part in this event click ->HERE.

Also I'd like to say a special thanks to Lisa Swifka for once again putting together this event, what a huge undertaking it must be!

Do stop by again sometime.

Plowing Forward

The plan for the start of year was to hit the ground running, I was optimistic, it was GOING to happen! So far.......not so much. We started off the year by passing around a cold, now recovered. Still I can't seem to get motivated. The inspiration is there, I've even written down a few ideas for new embroidery projects and paintings, I just can't seem to get past looking at my supplies and sorting out the bits that I need to get started.

I did do one creative project, I made my husband a rustic little book for his birthday.

Just a little something for when inspiration strikes, a thought, small sketch, or poem.

I had no idea what I was doing, as is how I approach most of my projects. With supplies in hand and a bee in my bonnet I jumped in feet first. I watched a couple videos on making books, got a bit frustrated along the way, but I like the way it turned out.

He seemed to like it too.

Happy Birthday Honey!