autumn alphabet: i is for indoor activities

As the weather begins to turn colder and the winds begin to blow a little harder, I try not to complain because, the truth is, it's good for me. It forces me inside and, in a sense, helps my creativity to grow. When the days are sunny and the out-of-doors seems to be calling my name, it's often easy to set aside the art projects in pursuit of fun and oceanside adventures.

So, I'm thankful that Fall is here. It's gotten me down to business. As I sit here typing, I am surrounded by little piles of the various projects that have consumed the past few weeks...paper bird collages, bookmarks, jewelry. The recent influx in handmade creations has even encouraged me to pay a little attention to my long-ignored Etsy shop. A few new items have been added, and I hope to continue the trend over the next several weeks.

Also, I have so much here, that I thought I'd try my hand at a little contest of sorts. I see these on all sorts of blogs and always get excited at the prospect of winning something. The prize to be won? A sweet, little, handcrafted bird card! The way to win it? Leave a comment on my blog (along with a way to contact you in case you're the winner) between now and the end of the day on Saturday, November 8th. Using a random number generator, I will pick the winner at midnight on Saturday.

See...all these indoor activities are bringing such fun, are they not?

UPDATE (from Saturday 11/8): And the winner is.....Stephanie! The random number generator picked #3, and Stephanie posted the third comment! Congratulations!

Comments

Lillian said…
I'm loving your autumn alphabet! I anxiously check back every day to see the next installment.
Oooo...! A contest! What a neat idea! If I win, can you hand deliver it so we can hang out and do those "Indoor Activies" together? :) Then you can show me more creative Heather magic.
Natalie said…
Ohhhh I want to be in the contest...Heather your Blog is the source of my heart calming enjoyment for these past crazy busy days.. Love you my dear!
Story said…
I'm now officially a "follower" of your blog. I definitely want to enter the contest. I LOVE those birds in the photo you posted.
Mandi said…
hmm, because i'm your sister, i feel as though it wouldn't be right if i won this. ah but i leave a comment non the less! these cards are adorable! very colorful too. have i told you how i've started adding more color to my wardrobe? yes, it's true.
Anonymous said…
hi heather!
i am have been consumed with an obsession for cute birds since late last spring. :)
i love the cards!!
facebook me if i win!! :)
oh yeah, you can either email me or message me on facebook if I win.
Jill said…
ooh! a contest! : )
Your site is so wonderful!
you know how to get ahold of me, right? : )
Rach said…
Hi! A contest? A brillant idea! Although I don't think it would be fair if I won since I already recieved one of these birdy beauties in the mail. (yes everyone, i know you are jealous) My favorite part of the birdy cards is something you can't get from seeing the photo- the texture of the little legs and paint dots! I like to touch things like this- maybe that's weird...
Anonymous said…
OOO i like contests. I was going to tell you that your art reminds me of a cartoon show that Hadley watches. Its on the channel nogin. I bet if you look online you might be able to see it. The name of the characters are Moose A Moose and Zee.

-Heather Sikora
Anonymous said…
http://www.noggin.com/shows/thanksgiving.php


-Heather Sikora
Hey, so who won? Oh! The anticipation!
Natalie said…
Congrats Stephanie!! You'll love the card... for you have won a special prize from an amazing artist!!! Enjoy... :)

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