by Great Joy Studio | Nov 14, 2011 | Field Trip, Home Arts
A few weeks ago I began to collect the colorful leaves that were beginning to appear everywhere. I’ve never been able to resist picking up every interestingly patterned, colored or sized, etc., leaf that was floating around. This year I found them to be especially inviting and comforting as well. Such a simple treat to see and enjoy on a brisk walk. Since we live in a heavily wooded area, there was a never ending supply. I am remembering now that I held on to all that I bothered to bend down and retrieve. Although temporarily forgotten about, evidently I stashed several stacks underneath various items around the house and studio. I’m just now discovering their hiding places. They will be enjoyable to paint.
by Great Joy Studio | Aug 20, 2011 | Healthy Stuff, Home Arts
A good friend gave me some avocado Sunday and today they were fully ripe, perfect for guacamole. Not from scratch as you can see. Just because, Syd and I decided we would try growing some trees from the seeds. Here’s how we did it:
Grow An Avocado Tree!
We’ll see how they do. Thanks Vanessa!
by Great Joy Studio | Jul 9, 2011 | Home Arts
Our mini art camp concluded yesterday wrapping up with some scans and photos. Like us (TidingsOfGreatJoy,LLC) on Facebook to see the rest of the creations. Time and a glue stick shortage was the only thing that called it quits for our budding artist’s.
by Great Joy Studio | Jun 20, 2011 | Home Arts
Summertime…
And the livin’ is easy.
…….spread your wings and take to the sky.
by Great Joy Studio | Apr 3, 2011 | Home Arts, Spiritual
In anticipation of our church move in, it seemed a good time to spruce up the nursery and pre-school equipment. The last two days provided the perfect weather to take the operation outside.
And the wolf will dwell with the lamb,
And the leapard will lie down with the kid,
And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together;
And a little boy will lead them. Isaiah 11:6
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 23, 2010 | Home Arts
Next day – We managed to get the cookies decorated today and with only a cup and a half of powdered sugar left for the scratch icing. Decorating the butter/sugar cookies is always the kids favorite part of the cookie making process. Ours had a lot of fun and were very satisfied with their yummy creations.
