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Abby Alten Schwartz's avatar

I love this, Karen. I need more low-stakes art and playfulness in my life right now. It all feels so heavy lately.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

You're so creative, Abby, I bet you'd have a blast with it. And who knows what avenues it might open up for you? Go for it! And thanks so much for commenting.

Gail Boenning & Jay Armstrong's avatar

What a fun project! Thanks for sharing with us Karen.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thank you! Maybe some day I'll share the lobster video I made for Gail. 😂

Michelle Hains's avatar

How very creative! Love the colors!

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thank you, Michelle! I can't believe the colors haven't faded or chipped off after so many summers in the elements. I guess I used good paint!

Emily Gaffney's avatar

Good for you Karen!! I am the least creative person you will ever know but I do love looking at others’ DIYs and seeing how they did it. Congrats!🎉

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thank you, Emily. Who knows, maybe I'll inspire you!

Emily Gaffney's avatar

You have before!

Maddie Lock's avatar

I love whimsical art! What fun. And yes, it makes for good therapy.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thanks for commenting, Maddie! I thought there was a way to share a photo in a comment, and I'd hoped that people could share their own creations. But alas, I don't think it's possible. I'll have to look into it!

Joelle Tamraz's avatar

I love your garden art, Karen. So inspiring.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thank you, Joelle! More to come...

Kathryn Evans's avatar

Repurposing, restoring, and renewing! The trifecta. ❤️‍🩹

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Yes! I was thinking reduce, reuse, recycle, but that wasn't quite it. You nailed it, Kathryn. Thanks for commenting!

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thanks, Madison! I'd love to see your projects, and I assumed photos could be dragged into a comment, but maybe not. Darn. Let me see if I can figure it out.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

If you find an old project on your shelf, do share! I didn't do as much fun creating when my kids were small, other than Halloween costumes, which I'll share here next. I was too overwhelmed with working-mother obligations. I think now I'm making up for lost time. Thanks for commenting, Eileen!

Eileen Vorbach Collins's avatar

How wonderful! I used to do a lot of these "low-stakes" projects when my children were small. I'm always picking up odds and ends with a project in mind. Mostly my finds wind up on a shelf in the garage. I'm following for inspiration.

B.K. (Kate) Jackson's avatar

This is great. I can’t wait to see more.

Karen DeBonis's avatar

Thanks, Kate! I already have a backlog of photos, lol.

Madison's avatar

You are very creative Karen! I love to do wood model kits by different brands such as Rokr and Robotime. I would add some photos, but I don't see a place to do that.