Weird cat, little sisters and presents!

Ever since Moby was a kitten he has slept in weird places or in odd positions. Lately he has taken a liking to the two pot plants I have outside. Even when it's pouring down rain, he sleeps there. Well, he doesn't get wet but surely it can't be cosy...

hmmm.. sleeepy...

What?

ZZzzzzzz......

So my little sister is staying with us for a few days while she does her Uni Prac. I'm not entirely sure what she is studying, something to do with animals, and farming, and stuff. It's nice to have her here, even if I am only seeing her in the evening. But at the end of it she has left a couple of days free, so we can spend some time together, and go visit our parents. We exchanged birthday presents we wernt able to give before. She gave me a voucher to a candle shop I love, plus some other nice girly smelly stuff. And a cute little retro looking shower cap that made my Hubby laugh when I put it on. I gave her a wheat bag. You know the ones you heat up in the microwave and put on your sore bits? well this one is actually a fluffy pink Bunny! She loves bunnies. Anyway I thought it was cute and quite hilarious that you would have to put the bunny in the microwave a la fatal attraction style... But after reading the instructions which state:
1. DO NOT put bunny in microwave.
Awww.... oh well. :) You just put the wheat bag insert in the microwave. Well the poor thing is suffering from a sore back at the moment so my bunny wheat bag is a much appreciated gift. Plus it is so damned cute :)

After a very busy day driving into the city, I came home to find a parcel for ME sitting at my front door. It was my bumper sticker from Caren . I was so excited because it looked like a lot more than just a bumper sticker. She also included TWO mousie catnip toys for Moby, and a beautiful kitty card for me. Thankyou SO much Caren. And a pressie for you will be on it's way when I finish it :) So I was going to have Moby pose with it but I could not find him anywhere..... Strange..LOL!

Our Goodies from Caren

AWARDS

Thanks to my friend antares cryptos I have a couple of new awards. Firstly is this one:

Which is so incredibly cute! I dont know if my blog is "Beautiful" but I'd like to think I put in a bit extra now and then. I know I have some blogs in mind when I think Beautiful. Not just because they look pretty. But because they contain that extra something that makes me smile, or laugh, or even cry. People who touch my heart for whatever reason deserve this award. You truly insprie me each time I read your posts. Thankyou for the contribution YOU make to enriching my life. The award goes to....

1. antares cryptos (of course back at ya, please don't feel obliged to do another post though..LOL!)

2. Caren at Caren and Cody @ Cat Chat  ( I am so glad to have met you. Your passion and caring for others and especially animals warms my heart)

3. dbs @ thinkstew (your posts are not usually very long but you certainly pack alot into them. You are thoughtful, and thought provoking. Also you're my fav Canadian Homie)

4. poetesswug ( I love your energetic, packed to the hilt posts. You inspire me to get crafty!)

Now for the other award. It was not my intention to lure a bevy of "followers" to my page. I just wanted to write, connect with people. The rest just sort of happened. I admit, that it is nice to have you comment on a post. Particularly one that means a lot to me. I have had nothing but support from all of you during my ups and downs and for that I thank you. Some of my favourite comments are left by these people who get this award, made by Ant:

These people are:

1. Ruth @ "...let's be splendid about this.." (You always leave me comments, no matter how busy you are)

2. carole reid artist (I love your sense of humour, you always make me laugh)

3. paulsifer (Your comments are thoughtful and kind, just like your blog)

4. Antares cryptos (again yes I know, but I HAD to. Some of our comments go back and forth for DAYS!)

So there you are. All of you who take time to come over for a visit I thank you. All of you who inspire me everyday, I also thankyou.
Do with the awards what you will. But know you deserve it.

P.S. I also got another I Count on You award from Ant. Thankyou so much! I must really make you laugh. Hope it's not at my abismal spelling..lol...

Just wanted to show you another Zentangle I did called EASTER...

 

Moby edited.

I love to play around with photos that I've taken. Here are some of my favourite subject... MOBY!
This one was the inspiration for my "Paws" poem in the last post..

Before..

After..

Before..

After..(I'm thinking of painting this)

And now a wren..
Before..

After..

Zentangle

Happy Easter to you! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend with loved ones. For those of you who have been through a rough time lately know that my thoughts and love go to you and your families :)

Paws

Pink velvety paws,

Do their sleepy flex

White whiskers twitch

While an ever growing rumble,

Stirs from somewhere within

SW 23/4/2011

So recently I have discovered the wonderful art of Zentangle. Never heard of it? Chances are you do it already. Ever find you draw pictures absentmindedly while talking on the phone, or while in a meeting. Heard of Doodling? yes? Well Zentangle is basically doodling, but zenning it up a bit. Zentangle is making a picture using repeated patterns. You can find patterns anywhere, in every day objects, nature etc.. 

In zentangle there are a few rules. But they are GOOD rules.

1. There are NO erasers! There are no mistakes in zentangle. If you do something you didn't want to do, make something out of it. (Isn't that liberating?)

2. Use a good quality pen and paper. After all this is going to be your ART. Don't forget to include your signature or initials somewhere in the pic. 

3. You can zentangle any time, any place. Your subject can be anything you want. You can make it as structured or as abstract as you want. Anything goes!

I have done three zentangle drawings now and I am totally hooked! I find it extreemly relaxing and calming. It even helps me to focus on a task. When I first saw some pictures made by some zentangle artists I thought I wouldnt be able to produce anything as good as theirs. But after thinking about it, and reading about the no erasers bit, I thought I'd give it a go. It really is only limited by your own imagination.

I even had my son giving it a try. He has aspergers and is very critical of his artistic abilities and he made a lovely little zentangle picture.

Most are done with a black pen on white paper. You can add some colour and shading if you want, it's totally up to you. I have done a couple on black paper using silver and gold pens to.

Give it a try some time, and let me know how you went, I'd love to hear about, or even see them!

My creations...

"INDIA"

And "Yes I can!" (this was my very first one)

Goodbye Choco Ball...

I am very sad to report that sweet little Choco Ball has passed away. She was a very much loved pet who was watched by many youtube viewers. Please follow the link and leave some words for her owners.