"We are all wanderers on this earth...our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams." ~ Gypsy proverb

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Yarn Along ~ Art that pops

Yarn Along with Ginny is here again :)!

It's slow going on the gnome hat from last week, though I am trying to take my time and keep an eagle eye out for eager stitches looking to drop :).

Speaking of eagle eye, do you like how Leo and Mona are both looking at you?  Hee hee, me too :)...

I had to share with you one of M's passions.  Pop-up books.  She is drawn to these books and I have come to love and appreciate these works of art just as much. Our latest addition to our collection is Leonardo Da Vinci by A. & M. Provensen. What I LOVE about this book is the artwork by Alice Provensen. I did not realize how much her  (and her husband's) illustrations have been sprinkled throughout my childhood.  Do you remember this or how about this (ok that one's a bit older than me)?

I am still reading Bird by Bird which I still love, love, love. And I also became a little sidetracked with picking up Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children .  It's basically a collection of statistics that debunks a lot of mainstream thinking regarding children and sleep, praise, race, giftedness tests, sibling rivalry, and a few more. Interestingly enough, for most well informed and conscientious parents much of it is nothing new :).

One last thing, I have to thank Zoe at Give an Earthly for inviting me to interview for her Super Woman series (you've seen my cape haven't you--LOL).  If you are interested and have an extra few minutes, you can read it here.

Always thrilled it's Yarn Along, looking forward to seeing yours!!!
Cheers
xx oo

24 comments:

  1. Miss 3 loves pop-up books so will have to keep this one in mind for a little older. i see to have completely missed Provensen's work as a child!

    so the writing book is that good huh?

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  2. I love pop up books and even have a few from my Dad's childhood.
    Off to read your interview! Have a great day MJ

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  3. I'm sure those stitches will keep themselves on the needles this time! Pop up books are so fascinating. I love M's Leonardo book. Jacinta

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  4. What a fantastic book to introduce an artist to a little one. I've bookmarked that. I look forward to seeing the finished hat as I know you'll not let a little frogging get the better of you. Cx

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  5. First of all, that yarn color is divine!!!!!
    Second, pop-up books are the bomb.
    Third, Nurture Shock is a great book. I haven't read the whole thing, but the part about praise was so interesting and true I think.
    And Fourth...yay! I'm off to read your interview now. You are a super woman!

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  6. What a gorgeous book! Can't wait to read your interview :-) I shall send you Midsummer's Fairy Magic to keep those gnome hat stitches in line (heehee). Love the mandala. Creative you! Happy day!

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  7. thanx for the heads up on the book...it looks wonderful and does bring back those childhood memories. i am always spying old books at thrift stores from my childhood and buying them and the feeling is so strong around them! which is amazing! off to read your interview!

    good day!

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  8. I still get all excited about pop-up birthday cards... Interview next :-) Love from London xo

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  9. Wanted to give a quick tip on the Leonardo book if anyone wants to try to get it--ebay or alibris-much cheaper (it is no longer being printed :( )

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  10. Those books are amazing. I didn't know she did the kittens and old Tony! Wow. I have to check out that book when folks around here are better at keeping up with their stuff. Amazing. I may have to hit up albris and ebay. Thanks for the hint!

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  11. What a beautiful mossy green for a gnome hat. And we also love pop-up books at our house!

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  12. We love pop ups here, too! Have you ever seen Botticelli's Bed and Breakfast? We have it, and it's really neat!

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  13. I love pop up books! What fun to find another one to look out for!

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  14. That is the neatest pop-up book I have seen! I am just so tickled by Leo's expression. Cool!

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  15. That book looks fantastic! Pop-up books are especially captivating.
    I'm still loving those chunky stitches on your needles!

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  16. Ooo...I just got an e-mail from the library that Nurture Shock is in. I'll have to make sure and grab it with your good review!

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  17. I'll have to look for the Nurture-shock book- sounds like an interesting read for the conscious parenting type.
    What gnome hat are you doing? From "More Knitted Gifts"?

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  18. Fabulous yarn - and what a cool book - yay for pop ups! xx

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  19. I LOVE pop-up books. Such amazing architectural/mechanical highly engineered works of art. Someone has to figure all that out and I believe, they are all still hand done. My yarning has slowed down. Perhaps because it is so darn hot here?!!!

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  20. I love pop-up books.
    My favorite one is a book of Maxfield Parrish paintings that I haven't ever let my kids read. It's too precious to me.

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  21. Pop up books are awesome!!! Love the color of your yarn too!! Can;t wait to see the finished product. Come check out my stuff
    http://lifesbestdays.blogspot.com/2011/06/yarn-along-finally-finished.html

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  22. Oh, I love pop up books. I imagine you have found the wonderful work of Robert Sabuda. I had the great opportunity to hear him speak at a conference and the process of creating his work is amazing!

    Love your interview at "Give and Earthly" and your index card today is sooo cool! Inspiring!

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