Sunny Day Boredom's Blog

An Altered Journal Project

2009-08-31T21:26:00.001-07:00

It's been awhile since I've been in creative mode.Summer activities as well as work and all have gotten quite in the way of my crafty time so I decided to start an altered journal of sorts to get the juices flowing again.I don't really have any plan in mind with these pages except that I want them to be quite whimsicle and fun in nature.We'll see how it goes.

Handmade Tote bag

2009-06-22T23:05:00.001-07:00

I've started making some tote bags out of T-Shirts.This is the second one I've made so far.They're fun and easy to make.However unless they are lined on the inside with heavier material I probably can't put anything heavy into it because they're made of cotton and cotton stretches.However if your going to the beach or just down to the corner store with keys sunglasses and a wallet than it definately works.

Vintage Bookmark

2009-06-17T21:58:00.001-07:00

I really haven't had a lot of time to be creative but I was just itching to do something crafty tonight so I made a B&W Vintage Bookmark.One of many I plan to make.I plan to sell them at a shop downtown in my city and was very successful last time I brought them in.So we'll see how it goes.

Oh....So Yummy!

2009-06-13T10:50:00.000-07:00

I usually love to bake when I get the chance but that doesn't happen very often and though today is a particularly hot day(+29)I thought I'd bake something.However when fishing around in my fridge and cupboards I realized that this momma has to go shopping.To make a sad story short I found some apples that have been kicking around in my fridge for about 2 weeks now and so I went online to find any recipe with as few ingredients as possible that would include apples.The recipe below is what I found and I absolutely loved it.If you have a sweet tooth you won't want to pass this up.However if you don't I would try a less sugary dessert.Enjoy!

Apple Raspberry Crisp

3 cups sliced apples(I used 4 small and 1 large)
1 package of Raspberry jello(gelatin)
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter(room temp)

Place sliced apples in a buttered 9" square baking dish.Sprinkle gelatine over apples.

In a small bowl combine butter/sugar and mix well.Slowly add in flour until mix is crumbly.Sprinkle mix over apples and bake at 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.Delicious Apple Raspberry Crumble!

You may substitute the raspberry gelatin for strawberry if you like.I just think the raspberry gives it a nice zingy taste and compliments the apple well.Please be careful when taking your first bite.It's very HOT!

Don't worry everyone,I didn't forget you...

2009-06-09T20:16:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let the girls know that I did not forget you in the Pay it Forward I hosted.I will be sending things out in the coming months.Right now funds are a bit short and this summer so far has been all about work so I've been pretty tired on top of also being sick with a bad cold.Please forgive me.I will be getting some ideas together for all of you in the coming month and by the end of July I should be sending off parcels to those participants that were selected.Hope you are all having a great beginning to your summer and please feel free to leave me an email message if you have any questions.
angcameron11@yahoo.com

My new Thrift Store finds....

2009-06-06T21:13:00.001-07:00

These are the latest things I found at my thrift store.I really fell in love with this bag for some reason so I just had to get it.It is so 80's but so cute.

I recieved an award from 2 great people

2009-06-05T19:35:00.001-07:00

I was given this award most recently by Grace at Saving Grace(http://iinuu.blogspot.com/2009/05/one-lovely-blog-award.html).It is so nice when you don't expect it but someone does something so sweet so Thanks Grace.As well I was checking my Blogger today and realized that Starry from Easy living 101(http://easygivingheart101.blogspot.com/) also handed one off to me as well so Thank you my dear.I will be sending some these around for sure.You girls are great.

New things I've been working on....

2009-06-04T22:25:00.000-07:00

This is one of the swaps I'm sending to a partner on Swapbot.I made a felt coin purse and she really likes teeth so I thought I'd make her a felt tooth charm.

Fun things sent from Jacey

2009-06-04T22:18:00.000-07:00

I was very happy today to recive some cool stuff in the mail from Jacey.She is very talented and so much fun to swap with.So if your reading this Jacey your parcel is on the way and Thanks for all the goodies.

My long weekend adventure

2009-05-18T11:29:00.001-07:00

Above: Ram Falls, Alberta

Mountain view: North Saskatchewan River

A view of the Blackstone River we camped beside for the night

A bad day pays off with the smell of sweet roses...

2009-05-13T20:17:00.001-07:00

So yesterday was an extremely stupid day at work for me and by the end of the day I was completely tired out and unhappy for reasons I won't get into.These are the 24 pink roses he got to cheer me up.I thought they were so beautiful you know I just had to post them.I enjoy taking pics of flowers so you'll probably see alot of them on this blog.So yes this beautiful bouquet did indeed cheer me up so Thank You my Love...<3>

My new t-shirt....

2009-05-07T16:04:00.001-07:00

I found a wonderful new t-shirt from my thrift tsore and I thought it was so cute I wanted to take a picture of it.It was $5.99 so really cheap and brand new with tags still on.I just adore it.

What's coming up craftwise....

2009-05-05T22:04:00.000-07:00

I have been meaning for the past year or 2 to get started on an altered book or journal.Secretly I am terrified of the thought cause it seems like it would take forever to accomplish.I really don't know the first thing about how to start creating one so if anyone has any easy ideas I'm all ears.So hopefully if all goes well I will begin the long process very soon and post as I go.I'm sure it won't be easy and may take awhile to completion but I think I need to challenge myself more than I usually do.Another project for sometime this year is a 4 foot jewerly box however this is hard to describe so if I ever get it done it would be easier to post a picture.So many goals and so little time.Ah!The world spins way too fast for me.LOL

Some swaps I recieved today....

2009-05-05T21:56:00.001-07:00

Above: Recieved my items today for Delights of Spring Matchbox/Mini ATC swap I hosted on Swapbot.She sent alot of little goodies but I love the little matchbox and the ATC's are very colorful and creative..Sent by Officeweed on Swapbot.

Above:I recieved my Atc for the Kings' Vineyard Atc swap by MoominBrooke on Swapbot.Again very creative when it comes to Atc's.I really enjoyed it.

I finally completed it!

2009-05-05T21:51:00.000-07:00

I had been working on a swap for someone and I am so glad that tonight I finished it.I just have been so busy with other things that I kinda put it off but tonight I got down to serious business and finished these ATC's.They are the colors of the rainbow and it's hard to part with them because I think some of them turned out quite nice however I am more than happy to send them off for someone else to enjoy and I'm sure she will.

I just couldn't stop.......

2009-05-03T17:10:00.001-07:00

A jewelry making kind of Sunday

2009-05-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

I have been really craving the time to make jewelry of some kind and so finally today I got down to it and made some flower button rings.I also am in the process of making some vintage jewelry.So this necklace you see is my first piece.I'd like to see what other interesting pieces I can come up with this afternoon.I'm so glad it's Sunday and I'm craftmindedly inspired.Is that even proper english?Oh well, gotta get back to it now.

A weekend stamp rampage!

2009-04-26T22:15:00.001-07:00

My friend and I decided to get creative this weekend with stamps and so here are some of the ones I made.Some are done on plain black paper and one of them on white.I was thinking on turning them into bookmarks.

Some Medieval swaps Sent

2009-04-19T21:10:00.001-07:00

Some art I've been working on...

2009-04-19T21:03:00.001-07:00

I spent some time this weekend with my new cheap sketch pad and some sharpies.I also tried pencil again however I am usually a visual artist and don't do well on imaginative stuff when it comes to faces so this was an attempt but I'm not finished it yet.However I am still in love with the sharpie!

Awww!I love long weekends!

2009-04-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

So I had a great weekend.I don't really make a big meal and occasionally my mom might hold an Easter feast but this year I went over to my bro's place and had a barbeque in the beautiful Spring sunshine.Chicken,potatoes,teriyaki vegetables,sweet potatoes baked in brown sugar and just the company of family.Alot of laughs and some wine and just a great day all and all.I had a little time this weekend to stop at the shop where I sell my crafts and to my surprise I had sold some things.It's been awhile since I was there due to work being such a busy time for me.So I decided to make some newer items for them to try and sell for me.So above pics are what I came up with.Little felt covered notebooks I made from scratch with the binding stitched with embroidery thread and a whipstitch to complete the look.I like the butterfly notebook better but I hope to make more of these in different colors and patterns.

The latest Spring bouquet from my man.

2009-04-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

More colorful things...

2009-04-07T21:30:00.001-07:00

Grace is giving cool stuff away everyone!

2009-04-05T13:25:00.000-07:00

This wonderful Blogger is giving away goodies again!Please come check out her site and browse awhile as well as enetering her giveaway contest.Grace you are the best.....

http://iinuu.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-want-to-give-you_04.html

My Newest Artistic Project...Sharpie ATC's!

2009-04-04T23:15:00.001-07:00

I have to admit...Sharpies are my new best friend.I felt very inspired today when it came to making ATC's.Later on in the day I got out my new sharpies and just started do some simple imagination sketches and then filled them in with color.I thought I'd make it even more interesting and display them using a photograph out of a book from Ireland that I have.I am so happy that it has been nice out as I am more able to feel creative when there's no snow falling.

An early Easter present from my hunny!

2009-04-04T11:35:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I get too carried away with the camera and will take a picture of just about anything but I just had to because I love my new little bunny.From my hunny!as well as yummy easter chocolate m&m's.

The Wall Hanging ATC

2009-04-04T11:23:00.001-07:00

I got an idea to make an ATC that could be placed as art on your wall when finished.I really like the idea and will probably make more.This one as a medieval theme to it.

I made some new atc's today!

2009-04-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

I spent some time this morning working on ATC's with a medieval theme to them.However the light in my house or lack there of did not work when taking a picture of them.They turned out alright though I think.

Announcement

2009-04-03T06:10:00.000-07:00

So I just wanted to announce that my pay it forward share is now closed.The lovely people who will be getting something special from me are as follows:

Starry
Jace
LittleCakes
TeresaMatz
Grace.

Thanks for joining ladies and you can expect something in the mail within the coming months.I hope you all have some good luck and fun with your own shares as well.I may do another one in the future if all goes well with this.Remember everyone that things like paying it forward and random acts of kindness are just some of the little ways in which we can turn this world into a wonderful one.It doesn't take much.Just a will to love and share with your fellow humans.This is a fun way to get to know people to.

Who am I?

2009-03-30T21:07:00.001-07:00

I felt compelled to take a moment out of my day to write a little about who I am and what makes me tick.I have had a long and tiring day and maybe I was in a journaling mood and this is why I write this.Who knows.Anyhow where do I start?I am a down- to- earth 30 something woman who day dreams way too much for her own good.I have been with the same wonderful man for over 8 years and live with my 2 children(kats).I have many talents, some of which over the years have gone by the wayside and I intend in this year to bring them back into the fore front of my life.I am a poet, first and foremost.I am a pencil sketch artist (although am jealous of those who can paint).I collect antique books and actually read them.I have a fascination with the moon.I like to spend time in my garden in Spring and Summer months.I spend time trying to perfect my crafts.I absolutely have loved sending gifts and pretty things to people all around the world.I love fairys and sunshine, rainbows and moonbeams.I love butterflies and ladybugs and just about anything that is colorful and whimsicle.I love anything to do with the Arthurian legends and medieval times and am a bit of a Celtic spirit at heart.If I could only pick 3 places in the world to travel to it would be Santorini, Greece* Machu Picchu, Peru* and the Great Sphinx of Egypt.If I could be anywhere in the world right now I think I'd like to be able to see the earth from the moon.I am passionate about things,too honest for my own good and most days wear a smile on my face even if I am feeling down.Although when I am moody, watch out.hehehe.I love music of all kinds and my playlist is a confusing plethora of artists.I can only imagine how confusing it must look to others.I mostly am into new age, ambient and free your soul kind of music however I still love Seattle sounds of the 90's and cannot get away from The Cure and The Deftones as much as I've tried.I am very approachable so if you ever just want to say Hi,leave a comment or message,please do so.I love communication.It really does make the world go round.Well Thanks to anyone who happened to venture onto this blog and actually read this post if you haven't fallen asleep to it.And if you have I bid you happy dreaming.
Angie

Let us all Pay it Forward

2009-03-28T09:19:00.000-07:00

The first FIVE people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It will be done this year. (that's right, before December 31, 2009!)
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.That's what makes it so exciting right?
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. But I would never send something that I didn't like myself!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and make the same offer to the first 5 people who respond on your blog entry, thereby continuing the fun! (Though you can keep it local if you want, I don't fear international postage!)

So please come and join in the worldwide fun of pay-it-forward.Anyone anywhere is welcome to leave a comment on this post but only the first 5 to do so will get something handmade by me.Let's have some fun!

More ATC fun!

2009-03-25T22:00:00.001-07:00

Handdrawn Folk Art ATC's

2009-03-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

I got inspired on my day off today to draw up some ATC's and spend some time with Crayola.However when I get paid I think I'm switching to Sharpie because the color doesn't look as washed out.The top ATC is entitled 'The Sleeping Sun' and the bottom is entitled 'Under theMoonTree'.

Spring Matchbox with Mini ATC's

2009-03-25T12:16:00.000-07:00

These are Spring themed Mini ATC's.So much easier to make than inchies.That's for sure.Plus a Spring Matchbox for them to fit inside.

Some new pics of older craft projects

2009-03-24T19:31:00.001-07:00

Sun & Cloud Stuffies

Fun with Inchies

A very peachy matchbox

A puppet from a comic book character entitled Nailbunny

My Latest Swap on Swapbot!

2009-03-21T23:33:00.001-07:00

I am currently hosting a Spring Themed Matchbox Swap on Swapbot so if anyone out there is interested and in the mood for cool spring items to swap please check out the following link.

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/33459

My newest Spring Bookmark

2009-03-21T15:46:00.000-07:00

A Spring themed bookmark I made for a Share swap on FB.Made for a friend.

Funky new ATC's I made

2009-03-21T15:39:00.001-07:00

I got the idea from a contact on Flickr to make ATC's using temporary tattoos.All I've done is stamped and painted the backrounds and added tattoos and some stamp work and gems.These were fun to make and so easy.

New flowers from my Man...

2009-03-19T22:05:00.001-07:00

Some of my older stuff!

2009-03-19T21:25:00.000-07:00

*Felt Kitty Stuffie*

*Recovered Asian Style Cig Box*

*Handdrawn Inchies*

*Buddha Matchbox*

*Felt Wallets*

Here are some older creations I have made.However with Spring just around the corner, and new ideas floating around in my mind, I plan to create some newer stuff with hopes to post it here on my blog.Feel free to leave comments on anything of interest.I always love recieving feedback on my creations.

Button Fairy

2009-03-17T20:38:00.000-07:00

I made this button fairy for swap I was in awhile ago but she was my favorite so I felt like posting a pic of her.

Vintage Bookmarks

2009-03-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

These are vintage bookmarks I made awhile ago.

BatBoy and Callgirl

2009-03-15T20:29:00.000-07:00

My ugly dolls I made...CallGirl and BatBoy...Hugging!

This is Batboy.One of the Ugly Stuffies I made awhile back.I had a blast creating him and I want to make more in the future.

Rainbow Matchboxes

2009-03-15T19:55:00.001-07:00

I put together these 6 colorful matchboxes for a swap I just completed.Inside they are filled with colorful little items that can be used for crafting.I am starting to really enjoy rainbow swaps and I'm sure this won't be the last ones I host.