Feeling crafty in the new year...

I've been feeling crafty today.  So I made a pillow and painted a picture.  I almost painted another union jack dresser too, but as I am removing from a flu, I thought it best to limit myself 

(although I may end up sewing a few more pillows tonight).

 Painting 16x20

I am one of those people who doesn't want to spend enormous amounts of time on a project.  My rule pretty much is if I can't get it done in an hour, I won't do it.  I know that's not very realistic of me.  I know it's pretty much because I have a great lack of patience (especially when it comes to sewing).  But it works for me and hey, I've found I often do my best work late at night when I'm not trying too hard.  :)

I will say however that I am a bit smug over the time it took me to paint that picture...15 minutes.  No, it did not turn out exactly how I wanted (nothing ever does) but I'm pretty happy with it and think it will be the first of a few like it.

The pillow took me a full hour.  And I love it!  I've been wanting to make one for some time now, and am so happy I finally did it.