Well, I don't have any wonderful artsy stuff to post this afternoon, but I wanted to jot down a few bandwagons I have happily joined:

#1) Spring Cleaning! I'm simultaneously a saver and a purger. I stash things that I'm sure I'll need, but when the clutter begins to stack up- batten down your valuables- I am all about getting rid of stuff! Last weekend I cleaned our bedroom and rearranged the furniture. Whew- there was enough dog hair under that bed to make another dog! And I thought the kids were creatures of habit. Brian has informed me that I have totally un-fenged his shui. Awwww. He's been sleeping fitfully since the move of the bed, so much so that I'm considering moving it all back.

This weekend Jack and I cleaned and rearranged the furniture in his room. He's officially a big kid. His bed now comes out from the wall instead of being pushed up against it, but he assures me he won't fall out. We moved his bookshelf over beside the bed so he can have his lamp to read by. I wondered if the new arrangement threw his night's sleep out whack. "Nope," he said. "Slept great." I was also inspired to clean out the art supply closet in my office/work room and cleared off the desk a bit. I cleaned and organized my little fabric caddy and sewing machine drawers too. Which brings me to the next bandwagon I'm jumping on.

#2) Use What You Have. I am thrilled about this one. It appeals to the frugal/environmental side of me. I try to do this quite a bit anyway, mostly because we're on a tight budget around here, but to actually HAVE to refrain from buying new supplies for an entire month. It'll be an interesting challenge! What a great idea, Toni! (I always write these posts like you folks might someday read them. :) A girl can dream.) I may have to buy a few things before March is over. I have a few projects I must get done- a softie for Jack for Easter, a new purse I have planned for myself. So I need to go buy a few notions like some pellon and a zipper, some thread, etc. Is that cheating?

#3) Colorfool has started a Flickr group called Quick Crafts for Sanity. You know, for those of us with wee ones flinging themselves at our feet, begging for snacks and to watch more Tom and Jerry (oh, that is so tempting..) while we try to get something, anything done. I've got an idea to photograph for that, so it will be coming up soon. I wanted to do it today, and post a little tutorial, but it is gray and rainy and they say going to turn snowy this evening. Wha? 6 inches of snow? Makes me want to cry. At least Jack is excited about it. And dear Zoe is here today so we've mostly been doing stuff like this: