Stupid People are Amazing...

While reading two of my favorite blogs, written by the fabulous Amber, I watched this YouTube video about Deer Crossing signs.  Click on the video to hear the conversation.....I am shocked.

WOW - and I thought I had "blonde" moments periodically but this woman is either trying to be funny or is just plain stupid.  It is amazing to me that people like this survive, hold a job, manage to raise children, drive a vehicle, etc.

You can check out my friend Amber for other funny stories.
"Chronicals of Amber" (her personal musings - always makes me laugh)

Or for scrappy/crafty stuff, check her out below.

"Portrait of a Girl Who Scraps"( her crafty/scrapbooking fun - always inspirational)

Happy Monday!  Hugs,  Erin

The Altered Brush Project by Donna Downey

For those that are familiar with Donna Downey and her awesome art, you might already know about her "Altered Brush Project".  She is allowing anyone to create a paint brush art piece that will be diplayed in her studio.  How awesome is that!!  Of course I jumped right on buying my brush and recently shipped it off to her.  And on her blog today, my piece is displayed here.

I'm so proud to be part of her art project.  You can be too, read the details below (directly from her site) or click over to her blog.

Enjoy your day and count your blessings!!
Hugs,  Erin

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The Altered Brush Project

by Donna Downey

Display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

US Artists $15      International Artists $20

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).

2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall

3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!

4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle

5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

Donna Downey Studios
501 S Old Statesville Rd.

Huntersville, NC 28078

TGIF - Falll Watercolor Postcards

I'm participating in an art swap with a group of ladies that have taken or are taking "The Art of Wild Abandonment" class by Junelle Jacobsen and Christy Tomlinson. LOVE THIS CLASS!!

The second postcard below is the one I sent off to a lovely woman in N. Carolina. The other cards were created just because I wanted to.  I still need to watercolor the last one. It was fun to work in a small size, 3.5x5 inches, which is much smaller than I'm used to.

I hope you are enjoying your week and the upcoming weekend!
Hugs, Erin

Wordless Wednesday - Fall Flowers

Art Journal Watercolor - The Pantry

I am currently taking the online art class, "The Art of Wild Abandonment" with Christy Tomlinson and Junelle Jacobsen.  It is fabulous and Junelle does lots of sketching prior to working in her art journal or on canvas, etc.  I have been happily sketching lots of things and having so much fun.  I was inspired to sketch and then watercolor this detailed image of a kitchen pantry.

I hope you are spending some time creating.  It is a great "down-time" activity and something that is just for me.  I love to sketch in the evening after dinner while the kids do homework.

Happy Wednesday!

Hugs, Erin

Exciting Moments in this Chaotic Life

Hello friends- Life has been busy and chaotic here, to say the least.  Since I have been so busy, I haven't managed to craft some blog posts, so here's a bit of (stupid) facts about my chaotic (boring) life…

Since my last post, here are some of my exciting moments:

• Number of days bank balance was below ZERO = 5
• Number of trips to pick up youngest teenager from somewhere after work or over a weekend = 33 (seriously)
• Maximum number of male teenagers in my vehicle at one time = 6
• Number of drop off locations for said (6) teenagers at respective places = 3
• Number of minutes spent in vehicle waiting for said teenagers = 60+
• Number of Hours I Wished I Could Quit My Job and just work at home doing arts and crafts = 340
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches eaten for evening meal = 3
• Bowl of Cereal eaten for evening meal = 2
• Number of times I wished for a magic wand = 201
• Said a swear word Out Loud = 17 
• Said swear word In My Head = 157
• Pages Read in “50 Shades of Gray” = All
• Number of days it took to read 50 shades = 3
• Orthodontist appointment to be scheduled = 1
• Orthodontist appointment Scheduled =  0
• Number of immunizations needed for teenagers = 7
• Number of immunizations given = 7
• Number of unhappy teenagers after immunizations = 2
• Checked Kids Grades Online = 14
• Number of teachers to be visited at parent/teacher conferences = 11 (for both boys)
• Number of teachers actually visited = 4
• Loads of Laundry Washed = 20
• Loads of Laundry Dried = 20
• Loads of Laundry Folded = 18
• Days Until Said Laundry is Folded = 1 
• Nights we've eaten take out = 1 (see bank balance above)
• Number of pans, baking dishes, skillets, etc. washed = 31
• Times I've planned ahead and used Slow Cooker for dinner = 2
• Number of times I managed to spend time with My Man = 2
• Number of times I wanted to spend time with My Man = 20+

CONCLUSION: I need more excitement that is fun and not domestic-related!!

Happy Monday!! Hope your life was less chaotic 

than mine (but I'm guessing it wasn't).  

Hugs, Erin

(This post was inspired by A Day in the Wife blog, 
written by Julie, go check her out. 
She always makes me laugh!)