I walk and run amongst trees while foraging and collecting.  At home, I spend time experimenting with the finds, as well as learning about tree lore.  Much of what I am sharing today is from that world of mine - photos, quilting, pigment making, as well as another set of Simple365 b&w photos of my everyday life.

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Hello Everyone!  A hearty welcome to all new readers and welcome back to the old faces.   It has been quite a busy winter holiday for me.  We traveled to a new country.  I made a few books for journaling, and I also got some art supplies for my birthday.  On the note of journaling,  I have a little tutorial to share with you today.

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During the past few weeks, I was very determined to shake off this lackluster feeling I have been having.   I took a few day trips to the surrounding areas with my husband.  I started working on a quilt and a knitted sweater.  I also spent happy hours binding tiny books and working on this painting of our kitty Charlie.

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One of the best parts of sending packages to friends is that I get to play with new ideas.  I like to approach things systematically.  Once I am happy with a design, I plan out most of the steps with room for needed modification before I start working.  This year I got to make a few things for a couple of friends, and I was excited about that.  I used design elements from my travels which made them extra fun.

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