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Serenity

Serenity. Elusive when aiming outside of your comfort zone.

An artist friend suggested just getting into the studio and doing something. Sew something. Sift through raw materials. Feel your fabric.

I’m trying to work BIGGER. And yet, the rhythm of larger scale is elusive.

So, for myself, just for now, I’m creating SMALLER. For fun. Just to use my hands, cut paper, maybe fabric, a word here, or there. Or entire dictionary pages.

And, its delightful. Had to share it simply because I have such a big smile on my face. And, tomorrow is soon enough to pick myself back up, and aim for BIG again.

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Tangible moments

As I’ve been cleaning the studio, I’ve been enjoying unearthing scattered remnants of creative projects: dresses, duvet covers, pillow covers, altered skirts, vintage recycled throws, and more. Tangible, visible, colorful, all bring joy to my heart.

While I love fabric, sometimes paper with the words and memories is fun too. In the midst of cleaning, I’ve been collaging and sewing paper for cards.

I find the process of cutting, pasting, cutting some more, and then combining a relaxing process. I’m always tickled when you get lively results and then sometimes the serendipitous flow of mood you weren’t quite expecting. Its hovering near zero degrees and yet my design board looks like summer on the water!

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work in progress

I’m feeling the need for a revamp, and Kelsey says this blog format doesn’t always view well on portable devices, so I’m requesting your patience while I update my format! Thanks. — Jen