Six Minutes Of Fame ... #BarAThon

I am taking part in the Blog-A-Rhythm Bar-a-thon challenge. The theme can be anything that requires grit and endurance, but not necessarily fitness related. And there are daily prompts. 

So my theme is simple, it's a blogging marathon about things to do with me in pictures, starting at one and ending at seven. 

Today's prompt is Six Minutes Of Fame

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For a few years now I have been interested in arts and crafts. Supplies are very expensive so I have been collecting them steadily over the years. So here are six of my art supplies that I enjoy using. 

Watercolour is my favourite medium. I have five sets of watercolour paints, all of course student grade as artist grade are very expensive. For the type of painting I do, student grade is good enough.

I was introduced to Inktense by my friend who is also an artist and paints primarily in acrylics and oil. She was kind enough to lend me her inktense pencils as a trial and I enjoyed using those hence I ordered the inktense blocks. 

I use acrylics for mixed media painting and journalling. Acrylics are not my favourite medium but I do enjoy using them. I have only 1 box of acrylic paints that has lasted a long time so obviously I don't use them as much as my watercolours.

I was intrigued with watersoluble crayons and when the Crayola Portfolio set went on sale at a throwaway price on Amazon, I promptly ordered them. Pleasantly surprised, this is a medium I could grow to love. 

Lately I have started vlogging about my artwork and crafts and I am truly enjoying the vlogging experience. Check out some of my art and craft vlogs -  

Card Making For Mother's Day   

Watercolour Painting    

Card Making for a Birthday   

Mixed Media Mosaic  

Art Journalling

I also vlog on other subjects - check out my vlog posts on my blog Someday Somewhere

Here is a quick look at my watercolour painting vlog.

On my youtube channel  https://youtu.be/zQByAcsWl9Q

And where does the prompt fit into all of this? Well, my YouTube stats tell me that I have had 165 views and 164 minutes of watch time. So perhaps I've already had my six minutes of fame!

What is your six minutes of fame? Share in the comments.

Check out some Day 6 posts for the BarAThon.

Related posts:

One Too Many 

Two Can Be Cuter

Three's A Charm

Four Corners Of The World

Give Me Five   



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One Too Many ... #BarAThon

I am taking part in the Blog-A-Rhythm Bar-a-thon challenge. The theme can be anything that requires grit and endurance, but not necessarily fitness related. And there are daily prompts. 

So my theme is simple, it's a blogging marathon about things to do with me in pictures, starting at one and ending at seven. 

I'm not explaining this very well but perhaps the pictures will speak for themselves.


This mug was handpainted by me.  Some years ago my friend and I spent an afternoon at a cafe where you could purchase pottery and paint it. So this was my attempt. Not too bad but the best part was the fun we had together. I now use this as a pen/pencil holder. 

This mosaic piece was given to me by my son. He made this in his woodwork class in school. Handmade gifts are very special and I love this one.

I shared two pictures for One so perhaps one too many? But I couldn't make up my mind so had to share both.

Do you have any artefacts that are special to you? Share in the comments below and tell us why they are special. 


Check out some other posts for Day 1 #BarAThon

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This Time on Time

Christmas cards are ready to go

Tickets are booked for my holiday

So this year I thought I would get creative and make my Christmas cards. Took a while to get through the lot but enjoyed making them.  And this time I got there on time!

Here is the sample set I made.

Those who celebrate Thanksgiving, hope you had a good one.

Giving thanks should be something we do daily.  So today I would like to thank you all who drop by and comment or just read. Thanks for your support and care.

Written for:
The Letter T at ABC Wednesday
Six Word Saturday #406
Wordless Wednesday at Create With Joy
Wordless Wednesday


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Nice Little Touch

Nice little touch to say goodbye

I mentioned in my last post that I finished up at work on 30 September. It was a sad day as I had really enjoyed working there and had made some nice friends.

But what I wanted to share with you today is my lovely goodbye card lovingly hand made by one of my colleagues who I also share a friendship with. Such a nice little touch. Every inch of this card is so pretty, one I will truly cherish.

I am truly enjoying my time off.

The flowers in my garden are blooming and look so pretty. Flowers always make me feel happy. Perhaps I'll post some pics in a future post.

Met two friends this week and did some retail therapy :) and had a few nice chats with some others.

Been reading and commenting on many blogs and discovered some interesting new ones.

Started back on my exercise routine - was tough but at least I'm into a routine again.

And looking forward to my daughter's visit tomorrow.

Hope you all had an awesome week.

Linking to:
The Letter N at ABC Wednesday
Six Word Saturday
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Wordless Wednesday at Abracadabra


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Designs and other things.

Designing is hard - Quilling is fun

Continuing on from my Creative Crafts post last week. I've been trying my hand at quilling - learning some basic shapes and so far it's been a lot of fun.

Besides some personal cards, thinking of also making my own birthday and Christmas gift tags this year. I can visualise them so let's see if I can put my thoughts down on paper.

Anyway, here are some pictures of some basic shapes I've been trying.

On another note, the "o" on my keyboard has become temperamental. Sometimes it doesn't register at all and at other times resorts to "oo". So frustrating. I have to slow down my typing - not an easy thing to do. Perhaps it's a message that life needs to slow down or perhaps it's time to get a new laptop. Feeling dejected as this laptop has served me well.

Now and then on Facebook some post jumps out at you that you think is worth disseminating. I came across this one today

"Eventually all the pieces will fall into place. 

Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason.

What is meant to be, always finds a way"

Linking to:
The Letter D at ABC Wednesday
Six Word Saturday
Wordless Wednesday at Abracadabra
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Creative Crafts

Growing urge to try Creative Crafts

Some days ago I went out for lunch with a friend and on our way back we stopped at a magazine stall to browse. And then this magazine caught my eye.

I've always wanted to try quilling so bought this on impulse. Will have to try my hand at it soon. I used to love making cards before e-cards took over. But now there's so many ways to share something you create - like whatsapp etc. Thought it was time to add the personal touch again yet combine it with technology.

Here are some cute designs that I'd like to try.

And these pictures tie in very nicely with the Circles prompt at Photo Friday

Linking to:
Letter C at ABC Wednesday
Six Word Saturday
Photo Friday
Wordless Wednesday at Abracadabra
Friday Fragments
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