Creativity Takes Courage -Matisse

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One of my goals was to buy frames, for artwork and family photographs.  I didn't want to spend much money and I wanted a certain kind of frame.  My mom had a bunch of little things, I didn't throw away.  So, going back three years I was thinking I wanted shadowbox frames to mix with the photographs.  Also, I would like to do the same with shells and stones, I pick up on my beach walks.  And, lastly, I wanted to frame my felting projects from April Cornell.  When, I was still working a few weeks ago, I stopped at Whole Foods.  As I was loading my trunk, I looked at A C Moore.  And, the one who has only been open for one year had a sign up.  Final days, 90-95% off everything.  Well, that should mean something good for me.  But, I am trying to get rid of as much as I can.  I made a point of not using a cart and buying only what my arms could fill.  I mainly wanted to buy some fake flowers for some filler on my patio.  As I was walking to check out, there were stacks of frames.  Three packs and they were shadowboxes.  Ok, I'll buy one of each style.  Then I saw a basket I could put them in.  Then I thought of all the projects I could get done, if I bought them.  I bought a lot, but still wish I bought more, now.  They closed shortly after.   If anyone is interested in trying to find them online they are Nicole Shadow Box Memories Keepsake collection set of 3 of 8x8 frames.  They were 29.99 each and I paid $2.11 cents for each pack.  They are so much fun.  They have a fabric foam backing, and push pins.  Absolutely perfect for felting.  So, that is how I am getting creative the last few days.    And, hopefully soon I can pull out the paints for some small works that will fit in the frames.  And, I want to try my hand at new lettering techniques to make the quotes I share each day on paper.  Hope you can fit in come creativity each day.  It gives me something to look forward to, and it feels so good to accomplish a finished project.

Quote of the day:  Creativity takes Courage  Matisse

Song of the Day:  I Have a Dream by Abba

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