djonesgirlz

Hey Everyone! I know It's been a long time since I've posted anything here, but I am still being artsy--even more so, actually.  I started a new facebook community called Art Therapy Monday, and anyone can join.  The main goal is to find peace through art and recreation.  We alternate between art projects and recreation days, and it has been a lot of fun so far!  I like to think of it as preschool for grown-ups.  Check it out!  http://www.facebook.com/arttherapymonday More and more lately I've wanted to create just for my own personal enjoyment, and I'm learning so much!  I'm also spending more quality time with my girls, which is nice. I h

So, I'm thinking about a little challenge! I want all of my crocheting fans that own one of my patterns to make a valentine with them! Crochet one of my amigurumi patterns Valentine style--be creative! Then give your valentine away and post a picture of it and the recipient on my facebook page!  http://www.facebook.com/pages/djonesgirlz-Custom-Amigurumi/331698076748?ref=sgm I'll pick a winner and reward you with a custom amigurumi of your choice! You've got until midnight, Feb 14!! Have fun!

Some of you might know that I love love love to work in my yard.  So I was leisurely watching TV with my girls a few weeks ago, and daughter2 (who is home from college to get married in the spring) reminded me that she wanted to find an animal shelter to volunteer at since she loved working at the one in her little college town.  We thought it would be fun to volunteer somewhere together to keep busy this winter and also spend time together before she ties the knot. Anyhoo, I said I would go with her, but I'd much rather try to get into the Master Gardener program than be slobbered on by big dogs, and she was interested in that too, since he