d.Sharp Journal

You are invited...

Have had fun making some new yule log lettpress containers with my friend Rory! They are a cheery, brilliant light green.

They are available in the shop and will also be available at Em Space's Holiday Soiree this coming Friday. If you are local, I hope you can come and check it out!

Em Space Book Arts Center offers artists and interested community members access to rare equipment and beautiful, bright studio space.

Listening

I mentioned StoryCorps a while back. I think it is such an important project, from their site:

Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web.

Well, today is the National Day of Listening. {when I mentioned that to G this morning, he thought I had said it was the National Day of Lesbians. Must enunciate.}There is info here to participate or learn more about it. Perhaps I will interview/record one of the boys tonight.

Here is a sweet story from Studs Terkel via StoryCorps:

The Human Voice from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

thanks/giving

May I always strive to be grateful - all of this is a gift.

Thanks for all of the kind peeps who visit this little corner of mine. You make it brighter.

 

I am not terribly subtle

Speaking of gift wrap, these Rob Ryan plates are yearning to wear some. {then they can rest comfortablyunder my Christmas tree.}

letgo my lego

 

C was invited to a friend's birthday, and Legos{ and pirates}were the theme. I think most every kid loves to play with Legos. With this gift wrap, there's no question as to what is under the red.

I used a solid color gift wrap and matching card stock to make this. If you aren't able to match the card stock, you can glue the gift wrap to card stock you have on hand. For the circle tops, I used a large circle craft punch - it was just about the right size for the box we wrapped. You can also trace the desired size of circles and cut them outl. Using a glue stick, create 6 rings with 1 inch wide strips of paper - making the diameter of the ring just a hair smaller than the circle top.

Once dry, put glue on edge of rings and place on top of gift, weighting down with a book until dry. {the picture above shows blue gluestick that will dry clear} Adhere glue to outer edge of circle top and place on rings, weighting it down until dry. C later made a red paper tag and tied bright red ribbon around it.

It woud be pretty great to make each of the circles a box for more birthday stash.

talktalk

So, my grandmother used to tell a story about meeting a dog that was able to say hello + her name. I admit being a bit skeptical. These dogs though...

 

Can your dog talk? Ours just gives a 'little lip' when we ask if she is hungry.

If they could, what would they say?  I think Marble would say "please take care of that washing machine in the basement, the spin cycle sounds like the fourth of July in a metal box."

hello,

it has been a while. I had lots of fun at the sale this past weekend. But, then I got sick. So I ended up spending a few days in a haze of vick's vaporub, drinking hot tea and eating what looks like yellow snow -  granita made of Trader Joe's Lemon Ginger Echinacea juice. If you have a sore throat, it is pretty addictive. {but it has sugar, me bad.}

 

 

toasted

So, yeah, OK GO has put out another great video - this timed burned into toast! Brill!
Last Leaf

OK Go | Myspace Music Videos {more info via}

HEAR YE, HEAR YE FELLOW PORTLANDERS:

Ahem. Okay, wanted to let you know that the fabulous Bernadette Breu is having a holiday show and you are invited! If you know B.B. , you know how gobsmacking incredible her store is. If you don't, please know it is a must see in Stumptown. I am not exaggerating.

In addition to holiday goods curated by Bernadette, The Art of Christmas will feature a small knot of artists and craftspeople. I am so looking forward to being a part of it. Come and join us this THURSDAY, opening night!

wow

super stunning photos by Alan Friedman, an amateur astronomer. There may be nothing new under the sun, but all that there is under, over, around and near will always remain inspiring.