....and today, after the most giving rains, a trip to the bookstore for coffee and apple tart

all is fresh and renewed and yesterday's self pity is gone. 

 something very special happened, creative inspiration came to me again and i'm in the process of creating again, on fabric which has always been my favorite medium to work with in the first place.  i will be cooped up working on my first piece as the days transpire and hope to have my first up in a day or two.

with beauty like this, who has time to dwell on the pity pot?

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Challenges

Two weeks of challenges have brought out creative results in me that I didn't know I had. I have never been a glitter or bling person yet Mamma's Challenge on Flickr really pushed me to explore and luckily I had received a package from a swap in Australia which had all the right stuff.

The creative "block" happens to most of us, thus these ideas by others have really helped in avoiding stagnation.

I have committed to a few more before the end of the year, the Playing Deck ATC swap on ZNE, the leaf making for a collective and a Secret Sister Swap for X-mas. I cannot commit further since I get all mixed up as the deadlines and the shipping addresses and fear the wrong items will be mailed to the worng recipients.

Believe it or not, this is what the sky looked like from the back terreace today. It seems like it wants to rain but it's waiting till Halloween is over so the kids don't miss out again like last year.

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Art Journal Pages

Art Journal Pages
Originally uploaded by peregrine blue

My continuings of an 80+ page spiral journal I have committed to finishing before CONVENZIONE, if possible. It has taken alot out of me. Each page requires hours of manipulation, but the results can be so rewarding. Just the color coordination and the choice of images and where they should go on the page are feats in themselves. The journalling, harder than all the previous since I tend to go blank once the visuals are ready. I just don't want to copy poems and quotes only, I really want to spill muy guts.

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¡Correo!

¡Correo!
Originally uploaded by Gustavo Aimar

I discovered this amazing artist through Flickr. I just love everything about his imagination. Look at this envelope he is sending someone in Italy. On top of that, his whole world is imbued with the things I like. He lives in Buenos Aires. I think I'll present him to my friend Milagros; they would really get along.

Ademas es de toda mi onda o no?

Esta es una de mis ultimas obras.

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Just couldn't resist sharing this Video

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Every person is a miracle

Friday Flickr Faves
Originally uploaded by peregrine blue

Every person is a miracle. Just look at these creations. Can we ever doubt that God had beautiful intentions for us? These are the people who have their antennas tuned in and have made the best of that gift. Artists of the world. I salute you.

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So much beauty out there in the world

So much beauty out there in the world
Originally uploaded by PEREGRINEBLUE

The cure to Mediocrity is Curiosity; there is no cure for Curiosity. Adicta a Flickr donde encuentro miles y miles de maravillas. He decidido imprimir algunas paginas y hacer un diario de vida en vivo para dejarlo como recuerdo a mis hijos, nietos, amigos. Y un libro de poesias para amigos en el mundo con poemas de artistas que quizas nunca habrian encontrado.

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Inspiration

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Originally uploaded by Izabella~

Flickr=Inspiration for me. I have made sooooooo many wonderful friends around the world. The ATC pictured here is by Izabella. I have freinds now in England, Scotland, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and ofcourse Venice, USA. Each one with their own personal and unique talents, each with their own way of seeing life, each with something to say and eager to share it with the rest of the world. I feel so blessed to have all these great souls rendezvous-ing with me.

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Searching for decorating ideas

I found this spectacular website today in England with the most beautiful decorator items http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ . Ofcourse I was led there by the roses, Kit Kathston, and then wandered off to the artwork section and sculptures. It's really time for me to restock on cardigans and skirts and a decent pair of boots, but no, I always end up in the decorating department. I must be firm. I do not need any more stuff. But for those of you who do, take a look a few I saved in my wishlist.

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For Tomorrow May Rain So I'll Follow the Sun

So much going on these days. I have discovered this amazing artist from Portugal who works with crochet and felt and embellishes her pieces with vintage plastic kitsch. Her name is Maria Kjo; I discovered her on Flickr. She inspired me so much that I altered a black velvet bolero jacket by crocheting layered cuffs and in bell bottom shape and hand sewing them to the sleeves. I am now working on a very thin detail for the collar to bring the piece together.

Also just devouring Eric Clapton (I wish literally since I have had an aching crush on him for eons), actually his autobiography I ran to buy on Saturday and found the last copy in the store. I just can't put it down. I love the black and white portrait on the dust jacket; you can feel his eyes. There I go devouring him again. It seems strange how one can platonically be in love with someone you don't even know but somehow know you have some connection with. Well anyone who has heard him sing Old Love tell me if I'm imagining things. I can think of only two other blues songs that touch me as much: Gary Moore's Parisian Walkways and Still Got the Blues for You.

Also happy I got a custom order from Spain for one of my doll's beds. I made it in red this time also with a handknit crochet border blanket and alphabet comforter in red and white.

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