In The Studio ~ New Supplies!

My art "stash"

of supplies has grown recently

"in the studio"

So here's my sneak peek!

A mini-type-set was

A flea market find

for $12.

But my favorites

are from my community.

Irma.

My husband and his friends

grew up with her

as the volunteer librarian,

Bible Club teacher,

and she also gave music lessons.

Although I am loving my Tim Holtz Distress Ink & Crackle Paint

and my heavy body Liquitex acrylics

and the new Stampin' Up Craft Spots,

they cannot compare

to Irma's postage stamps

and US History pictures cut out and filed.

The buttons, paper doilies, and applique designs,

the vintage wallpaper book

from Lushbough's in Sturgis,

I'm guessing early 70's . . .

and kids craft and school books.



I also have a box

of patterns that belonged

to Jeanette B.

my dear friend Neoma's mom

who passed away earlier this year.

And neighbor Ann B.

brought me some finds from a recent auction.

So much meaning and heart

is added to art

that is created with items

that have been held by the hands

of people known and loved.

I have my new art supplies.

But what I really love

is taking things that would otherwise

hide in a box

in an attic

or basement

or maybe even end up

in a fireplace or garbage dump,

and give it a place to shine.

It's kind of like a

resurrection,

redemption,

taking the

old

and

making

it

new.

And that is just

what

my

Lord Jesus

did

for

me.



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