As I type to you, I am just back from celebrating my granddaughter, Rosie's 4th birthday in our dining room!!!! The seasons and the years continue to fly by with whirls of concern thankfully punctuated by joyful celebrations of the births of those we love :)
The last few days have been so beautiful here in Boring, Oregon... sunny but moderate temperatures, and the colors of the foliage stunning... demanding my attention and appreciation.
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| Not long ago my youngest son harvested his colorful carrots. I loved seeing their various colors and shapes... and the ones I tasted were delicious! |
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| The nurseries around us have contrasting but complementary colorful rows of trees and shrubs and vines, the farmers' artistry expressed on the canvas of the earth. |
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| The landscape artists of various businesses have painted the earth in their charge so wonderfully I want to stop and applaud...or at least take lots of photos in appreciation or their work. |
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| At one crossroad I stopped to take this photo lured to follow the road in this direction, |
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| but instead, I turned in the opposite direction and in two blocks came across this amazing sight, trees safely aflame in firey beauty, |
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| and across from them a pumpkin patch with families riding in hay wagons, |
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| hunting for perfect pumpkins to wheel back to their cars for the ride home. |
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| I explored Barton Park along the muddy brown Clackamas River, which was swollen by recent rains, while green and golden trees stood at alert on the river banks, |
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| and golden leafed trees highlighted the lovely arch of the bridge. |
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| It is a wonderful reward to capture a glimpse of Mt. Hood after it has been hidden under the clouds of stormy weather that have contributed to its impressive white snowpack. |
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| During the stormy weather though, I have been gathering colorful elements to craft various projects inside, like this woven bracelet leashed together with a whimsical sheep button. I followed the first weaving pattern in this Youtube video HERE. |
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| Do you see two starfish on a beach enjoying the sunrise or sunset in this watercolor painting I made on a card? |
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This colorful crocheted hat for Rosie I completed using my friend, Teresa Kasner's pattern you can find for free HERE.
There are several other projects that I have completed and more that are works in process. One day I plan to show you more :)
Are you enjoying others colorful crafting or being involved in crafting something colorful yourself in whatever season of life you are in?
Gracie xx
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