one world one heart

i am so excited to participate in this year's one world one heart blogging event.  it's put on by the very whimsical bohemian lisa.  many kudos and thanks to her for all the work she's doing to bring a bunch of bloggers together with the opportunity to meet, share secrets and inspire each other.

so... i'm pat. welcome to my little place here that i call images through an open window....it's a place where i share some life moments through my photos and little stories of every day life. 

my path.... when i was younger, i did not really have any hobbies or crafts. while raising my kids, i did a little gardening design and that's it.  about 10 years ago when my family responsibilities settled down, i started exploring knitting, embroidery, drawing, watercolors and acrylics. i 've done some felting and have quite a collection of brooches and little cosmetic type bags.  it was a fun journey but nothing really captured me.  on a whim, i purchased some beads one day and that was the start of a passion.  something i felt for the first time!  i became obsessed and had to try everything..... now i lean toward a jewelry design with a natural, fluid, vintagey style.

my husband, who is a real nice man, has supported and encouraged me through my artistic journey. he gave me a canon camera and told me to go see the world through the lens.  that was the beginning of a new passion. after a few years of a thousand pictures, he encouraged me to try digital and bought me another camera.  at first, i didn't like it.  i wanted to see my world with all it's flaws.  but i went with it.

now to the present.... i love capturing moments every day.  i have learned so much.  i make some adjustments in pse, love using textures and working with collage both digitally and mixed media.  i want to learn and try everything! i am collecting all kinds of cameras. every so often i will use film with my holga and old polaroid cameras.  my newest adventure is combining my photos with jewelry design and my head is full of ideas!

ok... enough about me. on to the goodies!  

a 5x7 loose leaf calendar.  it's printed on quality luster photo paper so when the month is done, you cut off the bottom and you'll have 12 5x5 photos to keep or share.  i call this "moments"... what else! and since january is already over, you won't have to wait to cut!

a 6x6" wooden photo block.  the winner can choose!

a set of four different 5x7 blank note cards.  great for the flower lover, like me!

this event is open to all active bloggers. please leave a comment and a way to reach you so i can come visit you (and notify the winners).  the winners will be announced on february 17th and i'll contact you by email.

hope you've enjoyed your visit and i look forward to meeting all of you, too!