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This week’s FMF writing prompt is: MAKE
Setting my timer for five minutes, and . . . GO.
I don’t do it often enough, but I find great satisfaction in making things.
A few weeks ago, after sticking makeshift labels for my seeds and seedlings in my garden using clothespins, plastic squares, and a Sharpie, I decide to make more permanent labels for my soon-to-be-growing veggies.
I browsed a few photos for inspiration online, combined some ideas I found, scavenged for rocks amongst my existing landscaping, dug out my acrylic paints, and got to work.
It was so much fun.
Here’s a sneak peek at how they turned out:
In the past, I’ve gone through various phases: attempting to sew (that did *not* go well), painting on canvas, handlettering on wood, rolling paper flowers, designing t-shirts, creating art for my office . . . the list goes on.
I even held an art show as a fundraiser when I was about to move to South Africa way back in 2002.
What about you? Do you enjoy making things as much as I do?
Perhaps this is enjoyment is because we’re made in the image of our Maker, the greatest and most creative Creator of all.
STOP.
In related news . . .
I know I’m a dork, but I had way too much fun making this reel on Instagram . . . and I was way too proud of the timing of the transitions with my song choice. 😉 My teenagers just rolled their eyes at me. Ha! It’s the little things, right?!
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I LOVE the stone labels for your garden and your song choice!!!!
The stones look amazing - well done!
I make do with a whole lot less
than I thought I used to need,
and, y'know, I must confess
that a lot of that was greed.
I thought I needed Oakley shades,
and cool fingerless shooting gloves,
and did my dreadlocks up in braids,
'cause that's what every lady loves,
but in the end I went too far,
lost connexion with the Christ,
and even my fast muscle car
was one fine day sacrificed
so I could get down to brass tacks
rich in everything I lacks.
Four minutes with help from Tashka' the Anatolian Shepherd.
Looks like a fun project.
The rocks turned out really nice.
I'm also impressed by all the variety of veggies in your garden.
I've painted rocks before. One year I did a rock for each of my kids and placed them in the back yard under my favorite oak tree. Alas, I forgot to seal them ... so I did it again, this time sealing them. They're still there. Sometimes they are moved around and I wonder if the deer are playing with me ...