Spring inspiration collection

It's almost officially springtime! My favorite season has always been Spring because of the fresh feeling of rain, the beauty of bright greens and the atmosphere of rebirth in everything; humans, animals and nature.

I'm feeling fresh flowers, lots of pinks, greens and whites.



I'm feeling some spring cleaning and the need to fill up my frames with some fun artwork!



I'm feeling energized and motivated to keep working out and getting stronger. I'm trying real hard to get the beginner trophy on the Nike Fit app and it's way awesome! Also, my new jump rope is about to be my best friend.





I'm feeling sooooooooo ready for a road trip. Mike and I are planning lots of Utah trips because we realized that we haven't really explored this gorgeous state together besides Moab (where we met).





I'm feeling like wearing flowy dresses, pretty colors and soft textures.









I'm also feeling like painting a million abstract pieces and springtime bouquets but like when am I not feeling that? haha





photos via Pinterest

art piece in the making

Today I had an idea that just might be an art project someday. I figured I should record my thoughts on it here and let it mull around until I actually bring it to life someday...........................

Inhale and Exhale

What does Inhale" bring to mind/feel like:

negative sense:

scared

gasping/dying

hyperventilating

stress

gasp before tears

positive sense:
anticipation
excitement
quick
about to explode
moment before action

What does "Exhale" bring to mind/feel like:
 in a negative sense:
breath leaving body
exiting
giving up
finished
the end
--(not exactly negative) 
letting go
moving away
alone

positive sense:
calming
controlled
letting go of tense
relaxing
powerful
in sync

images via Pinterest

a look through my sketchbooks

When you open my sketchbook the first thing you see is Vincent Cat Gogh haahaha I love this little guy. 

I love doing Master copies of works that I love. When you're in a funk it's always a good exercise to copy an art piece that you like. It teaches you about how that artist created their piece in the first place, how they made their strokes, how they decided on composition, and just how that piece of art came to life.

Filling up this sketchbook and at least one more is my goal for 2016 and so far I'm doing greaaaat!

what I'm inspired by lately ...

Something that I really like about this whole internet journaling thing is that I am able to put words to photos (without having to print them out and glue them in my journal lol). I think that I really treat this space like a digital scrapbook--writing and posting for me.

I've been collecting some photos of what I've been inspired by lately--all these pics are from Pinterest or Insta--and I want to have them in this space too. So here goes:

Fall/Winter inspiration has been going great--I have a goal to actually dress like the photos I pin so I've done lots of fun layering, scarf tying and messy hair wearing.

I've come to realize that my style of decorating can be summed up in three words: white, art, plants. 

I've been painting some Matisse pieces because I love his flowers and if I paint them they will never wilt or die haha this one is still a work in progress.

But as much as I love painting flowers, I also melt anytime Mike surprises me with flowers. He decided to start a tradition of getting me a rose for every Valentine's Day we spend together haahaha I'm stoked for our 86th Valentine together haahaha

Oh and I've also been planning out my dream trip through Italy & Greece; to further study the geography and history of Ancient Greek and Roman mythology 

Stencil Success

This week's craft: DIY Stenciling! 

The super cute Alexa Zurcher at He&I made a simple step by step blog post on DIY Stencil Graphic Tee's and Sweaters. 

She inspired me to make these, seriously they are SO simple and cheap too!

love it.

I'm much too lazy to write out the instructions (even though there's only like 4 steps) so Here's her blog post! 

Seriously all you need is

-Freezer Paper

-A tshirt or sweatshirt 

-scissors

-pencil

-fabric paint!

-Iron!

Ladybug Valentine Party!

 Ladybug Valentine Party!

Valentine's Day is coming up fast this year and what better way to celebrate than to throw a little party!

This is the perfect Ladybug themed Valentine party for your kids and family

 Start out with some cute Invitations for your child’s friends!

Once your guests have arrived, start off the party with a Valentine Story!

Little Lovebug is a sweet little Ladybug who follows her heart and serves others. She goes on many adventures with her friends and finds the secret to happiness.

Read all about her exciting and heartwarming adventures HERE! 

  The perfect Lady bug stories are found HERE and HERE

You can use your iPad, smart phone, or computer to read to the kids!

Here’s the Grand list of Ladybug themed party ideas!

Ladybug Games!

·         Pin the dot on the ladybug’s wings!

·         Ladybugs with different numbers on their wings--Learn to Count to Ten!

·         Hide little cut outs of ladybugs around the house and have a search!

·         Ladybug Bean Bag!

o   Toss some red bean bags into a Cardboard cut out

o   Practice tossing and catching!

o   Have a Bean Bag hunt!

§  Hide the bean bags and have your kids find them!

Decorations

o   Red ladybug balloons!

o   Red and pink streamers – everyone will LOVE walking through a curtain of streamers!

o   Ladybug decorated cake!

§  Red frosting

§  Or Cupcakes! With rainbow M&Ms for dots!

§  Or Cake Balls shaped as ladybugs

Crafts!

o   Cut out little lady bugs from red paper and decorate their wings!

o   Cut out construction paper hearts and tape them around the house/room

Your kids will be sure to LOVE this Ladybug themed party!

This Valentine party is sure to be a success! Your guests will love reading the valentine stories and playing the Ladybug games!

Be sure to look for photos of Ishel's party coming this week! Happy Valentine's Day!