Monthly Archives: April 2015

Gift #817: Butterfly Garden

Posted on April 30, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

As we come to the close of the month, it’s time to share my calendar artwork and the subsequent jewelry it inspired.  I’ve entitled it Butterfly Garden.  Painted by Vikki Chu, April’s painting features a large butterfly set against horizontal … Continue reading →

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Gift #816: April Artist Feature

Posted on April 28, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s time for our monthly artist appreciation feature!  Marjolein Bastin loves painting spring scenes.  I’m of the secret suspicion that spring is her favorite season.  Her books and prints are full of flowers, birds, and butterflies.  And thankfully the outdoors … Continue reading →

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Gift #815: Card Share

Posted on April 26, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I’ll share with you some cards I made a while back.  The stamping publication where I submit cards has a template challenge with each issue.  I usually make 8-10 cards using the layout provided and it’s quite fun to … Continue reading →

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Gift #814: Hellebores

Posted on April 25, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Those who were with me last spring will probably remember my multiple posts of hellebores and recall that I love them with a great passion.  So umm.. this year will pretty much be a repeat of my declaration of affection … Continue reading →

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Gift #813: Earth Day

Posted on April 23, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

A Psalm for Earth Day I praise you, Lord God,     with all my heart. You are glorious and majestic, dressed in royal robes 2     and surrounded by light. You spread out the sky     like a tent, 3     and you built your home … Continue reading →

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Gift #812: Forest in spring light

Posted on April 22, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

The wooded area behind the neighborhood is leafing out finally.  We had lots of rain on Sunday and I swear it looked noticeably more green that afternoon as compared to that morning.  The understory plants have come back to life … Continue reading →

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Gift #811: Almond Bush

Posted on April 21, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I’ll introduce you to a favorite perennial in the garden – the almond bush.  Several gardening websites warn you not to confuse the bush with its second-cousin once removed, the almond tree.  Actually, I’m jesting about that second part, … Continue reading →

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Gift #810: Tulip trees

Posted on April 20, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

This is one of the times of year that I become hazardous on the road.  I’ll pass the blame and say it’s not my driving skills, but rather the immense distraction of my favorite trees in spring – tulip trees.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #809: Fiber Fest

Posted on April 18, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was one of the most anticipated days of the year – this weekend is our Fiber Fest.  This is a marvelous event where local spinners and dyers come to sell their yarn.  There are also raw fleeces, batts, and … Continue reading →

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Gift #808: Spring wildflowers

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

There’s something so rejuvenating about being in the forest at the beginning of spring.  Of course, the woods are a wonderful place year-round, but it’s a special kind of atmosphere when the world around you is on the cusp of … Continue reading →

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