Author: Jules Ostara

A warm welcome to my very first guest blogger, Sarah Leonard, from England!  Sarah started a blog series called Curious Creatives.  We interviewed each other and are featuring one another as guests today on our blogs.  Learn more about Sarah below and … Read More

Wow, what a wild week!  I have been volunteering in the tie dye, batik, hammer prints and more “little” class at the John Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (the link is to pictures on their facebook page from the week).  My … Read More

Blessed to have some amazing fathers around us, my Dad, my brother, and my husband along with many cousins and friends… happy father’s day to all of you and thank you for all the love and support you give. This … Read More

Day 8 & 9 – 4 new fabric journals (3 hummingbird and 1 nest)     I did all the sewing on day 8 and put the paper and bindings together on day 9.  I had taken a break from … Read More

I was recently asked, “Where do you make art? ” as part of the Art 101 group by Stephanie Cant.  So for any inquiring minds that want to know, here’s a little glimpse into where I live/work/play/create… is it really all the same … Read More

This is my story for week 1 of the art101 challenge.  If you have any questions about supplies or techniques, I’ll be happy to answer in the comments. Written in my journal on June 2, 2014: Embracing vulnerability versus productivity and achievement … Read More

Play Everyday! Deep Breath….. I have a hard time with commitment… my take on a recent challenge extended to me as part of the Kelly Rae Roberts’ Flying Lessons group is committing to “Play Everyday!” A little over a week … Read More

I originally posted this on my prior personal blog (http://tendingthegardens.blogspot.com/) for my mom’s birthday on February 11, but thought it was worth reposting on this new blog for Memorial Day, in loving memory of my mom, Paulette.  I hope that others are able … Read More

The week 19 challenge for the Documented Life Project (DLP by Arttothe5th) was to incorporate RAKs (Random acts of kindness), either given or received.  After much thought, I decided to use something from every single “happy mail” that I’ve been … Read More

Pouring my heart into this… it counts as therapy in my book! 😉 This is my response (Take 1 and 2, actually!) to the documented life project (DLP, learn more here: Arttothe5th) week 18 challenge to include a quote in … Read More