Princess Bubbles Creates

   I am glad that  LeeAnna  asks these questions.  It is fun to think about the answers! did you get school clothes and shoes for the start of school? Did you look through the enormous Sears catalogue at all the possibilities and dream?  Remember going to the store with probably a mom, and trying on clothes? A shoe store for your "school shoes" Back-to-school shopping was not done in our home.  Mom bought clothes when she found a good bargain.  Mom sometimes would sew or knit for us.  We also got hand-me-downs.  We were always clean and appropriately dressed for the season.  I hated the ugly footwear she would buy for me.  I now have a very large collection of gorgeous shoes!  Lots of sparkles! My family got together this past weekend.  Cousins, aunts, and uncles all came together for a barbecue at my home.  There were 30 of us all told.  14 of which were under the age of 16.  It is lovely to get caught...

 Often, when I create a loose and free mandala, I don't like it.  They are fun to create and that should be enough.  I am happy to say that this loose mandala is one that I do like.  It is truly a mixed media piece.  I used transfer foil, paint, crayon and markers.  So fun!

 I worked on another fish this week.  This one is going into my upcycle project; therefore, my fabric choices and embellishments are limited.  There is a bit of sparkle in this fabric so that makes me happy.  The eye is just pinned on right now.  I am not certain if I like it or not.  I could use a different colour of fabric.  I have some green fabric from the challenge that might look better. I will give it an audition to see what it looks like.   I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  and the gang are discussing do you like amusement parks? which one is your favorite? Do you like rides or shows better? I have enjoyed amusement parks over the years.  It has been more than 20 years since I last went to one!  I guess that means that I have outgrown them.  I no longer care for rides but do enjoy the shows.  It makes more sense to just go to a show!  I guess I would go to one if my grandkids were going.  The closest one is Wonderland and that is about an hour's drive.   I like that my ideas for a book for my grandson are finally starting to come together.  I have been playing with a number of different ideas that just weren't working.  Finally, I have landed on something!  That feels good.  This book will be done with mixed media rather than textile art.  Textile art is a slow process which I enjoy but I have three more grandchildren to write books for after this one!  I gotta keep this mo...

 I am thinking about adding this fish to my upcycle project.  I am limited to using the fabric that I chose from the remnants to be upcycled.  I like the challenge of that.  I am not sure that I love this fabric for the fish though.  It does have a lovely sparkle to it that isn't noticeable in this photo.  I still feel it needs some embellishment.  I am allowed to embellish but that is very limited.   I will work on other things for now.  I trust the right answer will come to me.  It always does!

 I started this collage-style fish this week.  Such a fun little project.  I have no purpose for this fish at the moment but I do love an underwater theme.  I love working with bright colours as well as blues and greens.  I am sure I will find a fun home for this fish eventually.   I am excited to start adding beads and sequins but there is more embroidery to be done first.  Plus, that tail needs some work.  I think I have some funky yarn that will work nicely.  Oh, how I love to embellish! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

LeeAnna  has asked what Dairy Queen treat did you like best? Do you still eat ice cream treats? how about milkshakes? I liked blueberry sundaes when I was a kid.  Now I like banana splits but they are too expensive in dollars and calories!  I get a Skor Blizzard now.  We don't go very often, maybe once a summer, so it is a special treat, and I did splurge on a banana split this year. I like that I don't have any extra dogs to look after this week.  It has been a busy summer.  I have a sweet little pair coming for the day on Saturday and then nothing until mid-September.  I will enjoy the break. Speaking of dogs, check out these two cute videos.  They make me smile. https://imgur.com/UEfAUDl https://www.instagram.com/thefluffershow/reel/C6myHRSyKo1/