Keeping the creative fires burning. Bag the rules.

It's been a fantastic week. Taking some time off to do what I needed to do for me was the answer. 

I won't ever ignore my inner voice again.  (I hope.)

Basically I ignored all "normal" responsibilities too-like cleaning, laundry, and rubbish taking-outing.....so yeah, rules/schmools. Bag 'em.  (At least for a little bit.) ;)

I sewed up this messenger bag over the last couple days for a friend. It's got a load of pockets, including an ultra awesome leopard print zippered pocket. I lined it with fleece padding so it's chunky feeling. The strap is adjustable, from shoulder carry to super- duper long. 

I hope she loves it as much as I do.

('Cause I might get scrappy if not. lol)

 It's made from my tutorial, except this time I curved the top flap (drew it freehand-use the edge of a plate if you're worried about it) and added pockets all over the place. My tute is here if you fancy making one yourself. 

Right here I'm thinking "Man, I wanna keep this mug"....................

As my friend Danielle says= "le sigh".  

 The fabulous "CIA pocket"---complete with a pink zipper and sequin trim.   I know, right?

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I finally finished my quilt too, and then I laughed so hard because look what I did:

See that b*tchy little houndstooth going the wrong direction? Yeah, she really pissed me off for a sec. But that's okay, I'm keeping it like this because this is exactly how life is. It's not perfect, and that's fine with me. If it were, what would we appreciate? 

;)  

♥ Quirky, but still cute.♥

I like it the more I look at it. 

It's like those people you meet, who after a few hours together you suddenly think their hotter than a bomb fire.....when at first you were like "eewwwe". Yeah, like that.

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Stay with me. 

Do you end up with mammoth size scrap piles and sit there thinking what the heck you'll do with them? Well I do.

So...

Here is a start to my 2.5" itty bitty squares quilt. I am loving it so far. No rules, just sew it up baby.

I don't think I'll fuss over the seams all lining up either, that's too much stress for me. This is meant to be a frugal, Earth friendly, fun, whimsical project that only I could love (after putting in all those hours piecing it). Know what I mean? 

Besides, I'm too easily sidetracked. I blame John Hamm of Mad Men-- my current obsession. I can't help but  be mesmerized my his five o'clock shadow, it's like--Fred Flintstones full on. Shaving that thing must be a full time job. 

Just a thought.

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After all the sewing I needed a brain jolt. So I got out my paint brushes. 

I'm no Frida Kahlo, but art has no rules-- so in my own head I'm 'effing awesome.  You are awesome too, just get out some paint and whack it at the canvas. 

C'mon, it's fun. I promise. 

(Maybe slightly psychotic, but aren't most great artists (say it like arteeee-sts) slightly psycho?)  

And besides--there is that little rule: confidence = greatness.

Fake it till it's real. That's my motto.

:D

See---real crazies don't use their easel-they bend over for an hour painting it on the floor.

(Rolling eyes. What is wrong with me---seriously.)

 Okay, that's it for today. It's midnight and that means time for my mini vacay in the pages of a book. I'll see you when I see you partner.

(I'm a cowgirl now. Stay with me.)