Rain and boring days off

It's been awhile since I've blogged again. It's also been quite sometime since I've done any crafting. Usually by this time of the year in half done my scrapbook.. I've only printed half the pictures. So procrastination might be the theme of this fall haha. I've taken a few pictures.. Infact I've got 4+ rolls of film waiting to be developed. I haven't touched a canvas in months or really duct taped much either.
I've put a lot of time into driving around, visiting, concerts and I've focused a lot of attention on my snakes. Making sure they're getting what they need. Scar has been flipped around for a few weeks, up all day and sleeping all night. It's a bit of a challenge trying to keep her from getting stressed. We've almost got her eating regularly and don't want to loose that progress.
Anyways, hopefully I'll have something soon!


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Life's too short to sit and think

It's time to do things. Stop thinking so hard and take action.
Four years ago I was trying to make life more interesting. If I wanted to stop somewhere I would. Taking the journey slower and stopped trying to "make good time" was freeing. I loved it and now crave that once again. Slow it down, enjoy now and take later with a light heart.

I guess Im just saying, live your life.

<3


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Location:Kamloops,Canada

Spring is Actually Here!

I suppose it's been quite sometime since my last post. I downloaded the app for this, so I'd keep up with it. I suppose that really didn't pan out lol.

After ALOT of snow, spring is finally on it's way. I can't wait to go camping and adventure. Mike and I plan to go to Drumheller this year in the summer. Which I'm super excited for. Calgary and camping within a 100 km radius of town should spark some adventurous tales. I can't wait. Infact, it's what I live for.

I haven't really been doing much in the form of art. I have continued to take pictures, I did get a scanner and you can find most of my photos here: http://www.lomography.com/homes/reixox

I bought a Diana Mini and my brother got me a Super sampler for xmas. I can't wait for summer. I'm hoping to pop off a bunch of film once it warms up. :)

Analog Love

I'm a proud owner of a Holga 135, spinner 360 and a couple falcon miniatures. Looking back months ago, I would never have guessed that I would fall in love with film. 35mm bliss.




I'm crossing my fingers for a photo/negative scanner for xmas. If Santa gets my wishlist hopefully I'll be able to share my film shots with you <3

S

Mustard Yellow Brings Smiles

Just over one year ago we brought home our little Hoobs. Three months ago we picked up Scarlet and 5 days ago we picked up a corn snake! hahah he's a sweetheart. Somewhere deep down everytime I bring one of these little guys home it makes me feel like I'm doing the right thing. I know I could be saving their lives, providing them with the best environment I can. It warms my heart to think if I was to ever have kids they get to grow up not fearing snakes, but loving and learning from them. I had an iguana when I was young, he made it only a couple years, however, we did not have the info available to us as we do now. I feel confident in our decisions and am excited for the future.


Anyways, summer just knocked on my door but prior to it stopping by its been raining. I did a bit of painting and then I started trying my hand at wire ring wrapping. I haven't quite got that down, but here's a painting in the mean time.

The Make-up Is Running.

I've been working on this three piece painting for a stupid amount of time. In fact I was finished it, but I hated the third one and scrapped it. So finally they're completed. I've just got to hang them up hahah
Pre-stretched canvas with acrylics



I'll have a couple posts over the next few days as I have a few projects close to finishing.
<3

My Reflection Is Missing...

It's been a while, I know. The sun is shining, I just bought a new Suv and my time is taken up with feedings, cleaning and working. There's just toooo many distractions! :)
I'm excited and proud to say we've had four successful feedings, a great first shed and a large poop as a thank you. Handling is a work in progress, but our newest addition is coming along nicely. We love her as much as our little Hoobs <3

Back to the only real project I worked on in the last month. The other day I picked up this great mirror for a whole $4! So I lightly sanded down the frame, as it was peeling, and roughed up the old scratched up mirror. I grabbed a small tin of chalkboard paint and went at it.
I didn't remove all of the gold paint on the frame just the loose bits. I took some simple black acrylic paint, painted it on and wiped it off. I think it gives a dirty charm to it and matches our dark brown furniture better than the gold would have.
Tips:
-I'll strongly suggest you have a ventilated area and really I mean outside. The paint is very fumey and not pleasent to smell at all.
-It's oil base.. so you know clothes you don't like is recommended hahah.
-The next time I do this project I would scrap the mirror/glass and use some plywood stapled to the back of the mirror. Really just for the stablity and especially if its a gift for a child.