Art Bead Scene August Challenge

The Indian Rug (or Red Slippers),1942

by Anne Redpath

Oil on plywood

'Poppy Field'

Czech flower beads from Southpass Beads

Copper Leaf pair from Kristi Bowman

 I love making earrings so here is another pair that gives a nod to that dark background 

'Zanzibar'

long wood beads

turquoise Czech beads, Jasper beads

Be sure to visit the Art Bead Scene to see more.

Focus on Life Looking Down

Our assignment is about we find on the ground

When our children were younger they made stepping stones.

This one was made in a pizza Box and decorated with lots of jewels and dodads

This one was made at Bible School  years ago

These were made in pot pie tins and decorated with tiny ceramic tiles with the kids initials

30 Words Thursday

My son gave me this book because he knows how much I love cookies

I could eat cookies every day. Really!

But you won't catch me dipping cookies in milk

Check out Erin's Blog to see more 

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The premise of 30 Words Thursdays is simple...

Take an image (preferably one you shot, or have permission to use).

Write 30 Words about it. No more. No less.

Post it each Thursday.

Add your link to the InLinkz on my 30 Words Thursday post. 
(InLinkz code will be open for one week.) Enjoy seeing what others have captured by visiting them and leaving a comment.

Focus on Life The View Above

This week we were to  photo the view above.

Two weeks ago we took a family trip to Boston and Salem.

I could have shared a hundred photos of tall ships,the Boston Skyline and so much more. 

But that will have to be another day.

In the mean time you can look at the two photos below.

Looking up at the colorful signs and  buildings in Boston

 I love the shapes, colors and patina of these Boston apartments

Be sure to check out Sally's blog to see more views from above.

We're All Ears August Challenge

Our inspiration art.

I almost forgot about this week's challenge since we were in Boston this last week. Today I scrambled to get a pair made. I was inspired by all the colors and lines in the inspiration piece.

'Shaman's Daughter

Hammered brass circles from Vintaj and various beads

Go to the Earrings Everyday blog to see what others made.

30 Words Thursday

The subway in Boston

Mostly crowded 

Abrupt starts and stops startling passengers 

People from all walks of life scrunched together

Swaying to and fro and holding to anything they can

'Where ever you go, there you are'

~Ziggy

Check out Erin's Blog to see more 

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The premise of 30 Words Thursdays is simple...

Take an image (preferably one you shot, or have permission to use).

Write 30 Words about it. No more. No less.

Post it each Thursday.

Add your link to the InLinkz on my 30 Words Thursday post. 
(InLinkz code will be open for one week.) Enjoy seeing what others have captured by visiting them and leaving a comment.

Focus on Life Outside

August is all about getting outside.

This week our assignment is 'fresh air'

And since we took a trip to Boston we had plenty of opportunities to be outside.

We have twenty one nephews and nieces and when they turn 5 years old they get to go vacation with us.

This year this guy went along with us to Boston.  Sam is  ten years old now as he was too shy to go with us until now

This is the ferry we took from Salem back to Boston. The ferry was fast and Sam loved the ride and stayed out there most of the time.