Simple and Easy

Summertime and the living is easy - with "simple and easy" being the theme of the editor's post in one of my favorite magazines - Artful Blogging. It is true that I am one of those people who find myself in the midst of slowing down and simplifying my life. Not that I have stopped "making art" but rather, I am paring things down so that I have time for the things that matter. New and improved methods of organizing and storing my papers and supplies have been a priority this month. Arranging tools and materials at my fingertips make production easier and allow more time to capture the creative moment and get it three-dimensional. Digital recording is also a more prevalent habit in the past six months also, allowing projects to be viewed online and in my scrapbooks for many years to come.

Memory-making Lane

Fueled with papers, fibers, and other necessary embellishments, the engine is awaiting the signal from "creation station". Having gathered and culled elements from the cabinets of my studio station, I am nearly ready for the roll-out of paper art education. Now packing my bags with tools and visuals which will aid in a successful journey through color and design theory, the first SDU classes in the area will soon be underway. The interest sheet of prospective passengers on this trip through memory-making lane is filling up quickly, with yet one more forum to entice and urge purchasing a ticket to better scrapbook completion. If you are reading this and have not yet made your decision for a fun-filled trip through unscaled mountains and picturesque meadows that is sure to change your perspective on album-keeping, climb aboard - because this soulful train is pulling out.