Monthly Archives: February 2013

Gift #272: Thinking of you cards

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Getting a card in the mail is one of the nicest pleasures.  Our Cards for a Cause theme for February was making “thinking of you” cards.  And they wanted the cards to feature hearts. Since I had just made Valentine’s cards … Continue reading →

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Gift #271: Yarrow waking up for spring

Posted on February 27, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today finds me near giddy with excitement because something green is poking its head above the earth.  Finally!!!!  Little green fronds of joy are unfurling into the sun of a coming spring.  After a long winter, they are finally coming … Continue reading →

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Gift #270: Grey Cardigan

Posted on February 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Hello!  Today I’ll show you pictures of my newly completed cardigan.  It is made from chalet yarn, which is a bulky, lofty alpaca yarn from Classic Elite.  I’ve loved this yarn from the first moment I laid eyes on it.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #269: Winter in 100-acre Wood

Posted on February 25, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I feel in a Pooh-ish sort of mood, so I thought I’d share a picture I had taken from one of my books and dressed up with a frame and quote.  I looked often at the forest today, thinking … Continue reading →

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Gift #268: sunshine yellow

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s Anthrologie collage features the color yellow.   I think my new favorite hobbies is taking color-themed photos at Anthro.  The store is so full of color that it’s easy to be inspired.  We had lots of sunshine today, and … Continue reading →

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Gift #267: Artful Spring Frames

Posted on February 23, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I finished the frames for the Red Lead Spring Frame swap, and you all get to see the pictures first!  They make me very happy and I hope the recipients will enjoy them too.  I’m very much inspired by natural … Continue reading →

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Gift #266: Spring ephemera

Posted on February 22, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It may be winter outside, in fact, as I’m writing there’s an inch of sleet and ice on the roads. But inside it is spring, glorious spring!  I’ve been working on some springtime frames for an art swap with Red … Continue reading →

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Gift #265: Tea Time at Anthropologie

Posted on February 21, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s time for another trip to Anthropologie!  This time we’re on the lookout for whimsical home decor elements that look like they’re from Wonderland – because we’d like a tea party on this winter afternoon.  Fortunately there’s no shortage of such … Continue reading →

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Gift #264: Sycamores and evergreens

Posted on February 20, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I love sycamore trees for their stark white branches.  They are a beautiful contest, especially in winter against the grey skies.  When the limbs are bare of leaves, they are very striking.  And I’m so thankful for evergreen trees.  They … Continue reading →

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Gift #263: Knit Stop

Posted on February 19, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It has been a while since I’ve had a knitting-themed post, so I thought I’d share some pictures of one of my favorite knitting stores in Indy. We are blessed with quite a few knit stores in town, and if … Continue reading →

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