Happy New Year
Altered Artworks followers!
To set the year in motion, seems like everyone is choosing a word or phrase that will help bring meaning and direction for the year. I've chosen the word "aspire."
[uh-spahyuh r]
verb (used without object), as·pired, as·pir·ing.
1. to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive
2. Archaic. to rise up; soar; mount; tower.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English (< Middle French aspirer ) < Latin aspīrāre to breathe upon, pant after, equivalent to a + spīrāre to breathe.
In 2013, I aspire to carve out more time for creativity. I have a tendency to spend too much time thinking about being creative, and not enough time in the actual creative process. I also aspire to learn how to use my new Silhouette Cameo. However, I'm afraid that once I open the box, nothing else will get done!
Last year, I was so excited to be chosen as a Crafty Contributor for The Ivy Cottage Blog. You'll find me there twice a month sharing my love for altered artworks. My first post for 2013 is a tutorial for re-purposing an old cutting board. I altered it into a kitschy calendar and note holder. I've even included the word "aspire" at the top of the board to help keep me on track!
Come on over to The Ivy Cottage Blog to see the full tutorial and photos of my altered cutting board. Let Amanda know I sent you!
1425–75; late Middle English (< Middle French aspirer ) < Latin aspīrāre to breathe upon, pant after, equivalent to a + spīrāre to breathe.
In 2013, I aspire to carve out more time for creativity. I have a tendency to spend too much time thinking about being creative, and not enough time in the actual creative process. I also aspire to learn how to use my new Silhouette Cameo. However, I'm afraid that once I open the box, nothing else will get done!
Last year, I was so excited to be chosen as a Crafty Contributor for The Ivy Cottage Blog. You'll find me there twice a month sharing my love for altered artworks. My first post for 2013 is a tutorial for re-purposing an old cutting board. I altered it into a kitschy calendar and note holder. I've even included the word "aspire" at the top of the board to help keep me on track!
Come on over to The Ivy Cottage Blog to see the full tutorial and photos of my altered cutting board. Let Amanda know I sent you!
Sharing this project at many of these parties
as well as
Between Naps on the Porch
Cozy Little House
as well as
Between Naps on the Porch
Cozy Little House
