Friday, December 30, 2011

Last Minute Crafting: Art Journals

I have been a very bad CraftSparrow. Really Tara? No Posts since August 6th? Shame on me. Contrary to popular belief however, I haven't been neglecting my crafting completely. Rather, I have somehow crammed several months of experimenting and concocting into the last few days. Im a very good procrastinator, really.

Like cleaning my desk! There's still an inch or so of space that's actually useable...

Anyway. So why the sudden push to get projects finished and stored? My answer is very simple.

                                                    NEW YEARS.


New years and I have a very interesting relationship. Usually the day before, I look back and examine all those resolutions I made this time last year, and preform the dreaded mental tally of those I did and did not complete. Anyone who knows me knows I'm not the best at finishing what I start. So, you can guess, I was surprised to find I had actually accomplished most of my list for 2011. SHOCKING!

I tried new crafts, moved to a new city, moved out on my own, changes careers, adopted a rescue dog, and maybe even did a little bit of good. There's a bit too much to catch up on, so I thought I'd do it the best way I know how: Picture-Spam! Are you ready for a visual tour of the last 5 months of my life?




I discovered some awesome wall art outside "The Flat", Charlottesville's hole in the wall Creperie. I was surprised I hadn't noticed it sooner, until I realized it's usually hidden behind all the spring vegetation. If there's one thing Charlottesville has no shortage of, it's artistic expression!