Monthly Archives: September 2009

A simple idea!

Posted on 09.20.2009 by repletewithclass

I was traveling the interweb and came across this wonderful post. Paper crafts have always frightened me alittle. I don’t have a lot of experience in them and just stayed away. This looks so simple. I’m going to get started … Continue reading →

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so fired up

Posted on 09.15.2009 by repletewithclass

Mike and I went to Asheville during the Labor Day weekend. Neither of us has been there before (excepting passing through on the way to El Paso) and we thought it would be the perfect opportunity. The weekend was filled … Continue reading →

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Colors

Posted on 09.13.2009 by repletewithclass

I go through color moods. Too many moods in fact. I have no true color palette. I’m using grey and orange for some pillows. I’m working on some muted pink/grey/blue mirrors. It’s not really an indicator of my emotional state. … Continue reading →

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Fancy stuff

Posted on 09.13.2009 by repletewithclass

In my first post I mentioned and gave a peek at a mirror I was working on. Being an art teacher doesn’t leave a lot of room for outside creativity. I’m not forcing myself to do it, I’m more or … Continue reading →

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CenterFest 2009

Posted on 09.13.2009 by repletewithclass

The 36th annual Durham CenterFest will be held next weekend (Sept. 19th and 20th) in Historic Downtown Durham. It’s the oldest arts festival in NC and I’ve never attended. I’m hoping to volunteer in the Children’s area this year.  I’m … Continue reading →

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More Origami

Posted on 09.13.2009 by repletewithclass

Mike ordered some business cards through vistaprint shortly after the bookstore closed in April. Now that he’s employed again he’ll be getting new ones through EVS. What to do with 500 unused business cards? Origami of course! You’ve already seen … Continue reading →

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what a HOOT!

Posted on 09.10.2009 by repletewithclass

I’ve been restless for creativity lately. I broke out my big box o’ crafts and just started blindly creating. I can not explain how excited I am for fall. The weather is cooling. Leaves are beginning to yellow. Windows are … Continue reading →

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Origami

Posted on 09.07.2009 by repletewithclass

My husband, Mike, loves origami. We’ve been together for about five years and I remember way back in the day (those crazy college days) that he enjoyed an occasional crane or pyramid made from a dollar bill or fancy paper. … Continue reading →

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Harvest Corn

Posted on 09.07.2009 by repletewithclass

I have started a project with my fifth graders where we talk about the importance of corn in America. While researching this topic I was surprised by the shear expansion of the industry. It is currently estimated that there are … Continue reading →

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