Tag Archives: #brightideasjournal

Bright Ideas: Mom Stuff, Purple and Orange

Posted on March 22, 2019 by

I am stuck in tax hell, and so need a bit of brightening…. the colors of Johnny Jump-ups! And below, a video on making heart-shaped lollipops. Yes you could say I am losing it.  Hate. Taxes. Love this little heart … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Giraffe Pin

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

I’ve always loved giraffes. Stephen bought this for me before Junior High One of those lovely gold-tone enameled pins, and I sketched it before I sold it so I’d have that memory. I paired it with a quote from Pema … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Pansy Plate

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

Pansy was our third kitty growing up, straight off my grandparents ranch. She was born to the palest tiger kitty before we had a chance to spay her, and what a wonder she was, long haired and looking just like … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Green Tara Om

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

When I saw Gaspéite the first time I thought it was dyed. How could anything from the earth be so very spring green? I made these to be worn together — the heishi is large and so are the beads.  … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Barcelona Brandy Set

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

I bought this in Barcelona and carried it home to my mom. She put flavored brandies in it for guests. Sweet memory. ☾ Bright Ideas multi-color journal, Lamy Joy with De Atramentis Document Black ink, Platinum Carbon Pen with Platinum … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas: Green Tara Gau

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

This Bright Ideas journal is so rag-tag now… bleed-through inks, watercolor tries that soaked in and didn’t work, and even greasy-foodstuffs from drawing in cafes. When I started back into it I forgot how crazy thin the paper was and … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas Journal, Cat Memories

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

At the end of 2016 I made a commitment to finishing off wayward abandoned journals. I’ve made great headway in that, with only a couple to go. The Bright Ideas Journal isn’t one of them, Though I picked it up … Continue reading →

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