Princess Bubbles Creates

 My granddaughter requested that I make her a mandala.  She picked out some old jewellery for me to incorporate into it.  She picked out a LOT but I narrowed it down.  I stitched it a while ago but hadn't given it to her.  I felt like it was lacking something but wasn't sure what.  It finally came to that it needed one more circle of stitches so I added the feather stitch.  It now looks complete to me.   I wonder if she will like it.  I wonder if she even remembers asking for it!   I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  and the gang are discussing Do you play summer sports? Tennis, or golf, or pickleball, etc? Do you have a special outfit for them, or equipment? I do not play summer sports.  I don't play any sports, actually.  I get my exercise through walking and yoga.  I completely enjoy them and that is what counts.  I can get a bit competitive when it comes to sports and I would rather not do that.  Plus, I am not particularly good at sports.  Enjoyed gymnastics in high school.  Those days are long gone! I like bubbles.  Since my blog is called Princess Bubbles Creates, that isn't news to anyone.  I bought a bubble machine a few years ago and it died this year.  I ordered another one the next day!  My grandkids love the bubbles.  My neighbours have also commented on how much they enjoy them.  Such a simple way to spread some cheer! I love my studio space.  I have been so immersed in creating art this week.  We ...

  I used some Inktense blocks to knock back the background and the tree a bit.  It is certainly an improvement.  I am leaning towards adding some more stitching to the tree as well.  I have also decided on a scroll format for these trees.  I have to eliminate one of the trees that I created, as it is too big to work but that's okay.  I can use it for something else.   It feels good to have solved the issues that had brought this project to a halt.  I heard someone say that everything is figure-outable.  I think that is true but sometimes you have to wait.  

 Hmm, I haven't painted the background yet and have been debating what colour to use.  In this photo, the background looks like it has been painted a beige/peach colour.  I think that might work alright.  I am also thinking about using a rosy pink.   It is too hot to be outside making art on my deck.  It seems such a shame to waste a sun shiny day inside!  I could probably stand it for a little while.  I am concerned for the dogs, though.  They would want to be with me and I am watching a husky right now.  His thick coat would have him overheating in no time.  We can't have that!

 This mandala has inched a little closer to being finished.  The centre is a piece of sparkly vinyl which really caught the light in this photo.  Right now it is glued on but it might need something more to keep it in place.  If I do any stitching on it, it will have to be minimal.  It is thick and will be miserable to stitch through.   I am not sure if I will get much stitching done today.  It is hot and we have water in our little pool so our granddaughters can come over and cool off.  Heck, I might join them if it gets as hot as they say it will! I am linking with https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

  Did you ever go to sleep away camp? Where and what was it like? Did you enjoy it or miss home too much? I did go for a short sleepaway camp.  It was our grade 8 graduation treat.  It was only a few nights so I did not miss home.  Home wasn't exactly wonderful at that time either so a getaway to northern Ontario was good for the soul.  It was rustic but at that time in my life I didn't care.  NOW I care.  No thank you to the rustic! I love walking in my neighbourhood but especially in the summer.  Look at that magnificent flower!  It is growing just a block away.  It is like a burst of sunshine! I like that my granddaughter wanted me to come see her grade 2 play yesterday.  She was the star of the show!  Sure, I am prejudice in her favour but two other adults also commented to me.  It was adorable! I like listening to podcasts.  I came across two new ones this week.   Unpublished  was one of them....