I have had a recurring dream, at least once a year, of being at high school or college, not remembering my class schedule, where my locker is, or the combination. Finally getting to my class only to find it is over, I’ve missed most of the semester, and I have not paid my tuition, […]
Read now
My “Paradise Petting Farm” website is found at http://www.paradisefarm.sitey.me It is still under construction but you can see some of the things I am going to be offering. This website, micheleballantyne.com , my WordPress site, will remain my blog place and my art place. My “Survival Skills” website is under construction and will be […]
Read now
Visions are evolving things. As we journey through life we are drawn to things that interest us. I have often wondered about my vision in life because my view of anything in the future, other than children, has always been
Read now
I hosted a one on one workshop with a great artistic lady named Elly from Corvallis. She made one very fluffy colorful scarf plus a smaller neck warmer scarf. Here are photos of the large scarf as it is drying on the rack. I taught Elly my method of felting which is much faster than […]
Read now
While watching nature documentaries with my son I saw this tree the bobcat is climbing up with his catch. I felt my heart flip when I saw the magnificent combination of colors. I got a screen shot of the tree on my computer and used it as a model for the scarf. Also, notice the […]
Read now
Late night creativity and weight loss go very well together, YES, YES, YES! Making things is one of my favorite activities! I totally bliss out while I’m creating something new, especially if my creation has color and texture involved. I had been wanting to make a scarf like this for probably a month or more. […]
Read now
Today I was In a beautiful greenhouse gift nursery at 4845 SW. Third, Corvallis Oregon, selling my scarves and workshops and other pretty things. I will be there again tomorrow from 10 AM till 4 PM. Please come have a look! My sister Krista was there, sharing a table with me, selling her ceramics. […]
Read now
