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Paula Bogdan

Springfield, VA

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Artist, Photographer!

Interests: Photography, Mixed Media, Bookstores, Dark Chocolate, Travel, the Beach, Bright Colors, Funky Clothes, Journaler, Antiquing/Junking, Recycling, Teaching, Dancing with the Stars, Book Making, Mail Art, Postcrossings, Shoes, Coffee, Old Cemetaries, Crazy Cats, Australian Shepherds, Poetry, Writing

Recent Activity

They Followed Me Home...Honest!

There's a battle being pitched here in Virginia - Me vs. Stuff Stuff is ahead by a long shot. A really long shot, but I'm not giving up. I'm determined to clear some of this clutter out, and Phil keeps... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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The Taste of Silence

Wherever it was I was supposed to be this morning-- whatever it was I said I would be doing-- I was standing at the edge of the field-- I was hurrying through my own soul, opening its dark doors-- I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Quieting the Monkeys

Have you ever seen the cartoon that shows a woman's mind vs. a man's? The one where the guy sits in front of the computer, just plodding away, just one tab open. On the other hand, the woman has a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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It's Not So Hard to Make Magic

Just about a month ago, my lovely daughter and I hit up Luckett's to do a bit of dreaming, meandering, and hopefully snagging some bargains during their annual "Groundhog Day" sale. With an armful of successes tucked into shopping bags,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Thank you, Sherry. I'll be sitting down in a bit to write; it's still hard to get back into the pattern of blogging. So much easier in my head! I really appreciate your taking the time to comment.

Commented Feb 27, 2018 on Never Ready, Never Done at Little Scraps of Magic

Abrah, I'm pretty sure I'm the talk of the school kids and commuters on a regular basis! But, when I get started on something like this, I get lost in what I'm doing, and that's probably a good thing. But, now as I'm writing to you, I'm picturing all the snails, insects, etc. chatting away about this strange lady.

Commented Feb 27, 2018 on Never Ready, Never Done at Little Scraps of Magic

Cynthia, thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm trying to get back into this blogging thing, and it's so much easier when you know someone's reading!

Commented Feb 27, 2018 on Never Ready, Never Done at Little Scraps of Magic

Thank you so much, Jan! I do so much more writing in my head; I don't know why I'm fighting sitting down to actually do it. I have a few ideas listed, and once I catch up on my comments, I'll be writing a bit today and then more this week. I appreciate your comment...it's easier to write when you know someone's reading!

Commented Feb 27, 2018 on Never Ready, Never Done at Little Scraps of Magic

Never Ready, Never Done

This morning, I listened to a "Love Letter" from Meghan Genge, cohost along with Jamie Ridler, of Love Letters, a series of 32 messages on creativity and more. I have to confess that I've gotten really picky about these free... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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"So, what's next?" Lesley asked. "Now, that you've explored abstract art, where will you take it? Will you be working on another project? What's next?" Grateful that I fell into the middle of this circle of awesomely talented women, I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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No Soup...er, Paycheck...for You!

You skipped the suit coat, dress shirt, and pants this morning, instead grabbing a t-shirt and pair of jeans. No briefcase needed, just a few books. The morning would be long, and all you'll be allowed to do is sit...no... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2018 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Tiny Stone Churches

"Have you seen the stone churches?" she asked. Phil and I both shook our heads no, and then asked the inn manager to explain. "Oh, you've got to see them," she said. "There are 5 of them, scattered through the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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I'm sitting here, listening to the rain, a gentle...

I'm sitting here, listening to the rain, a gentle rhythmic falling from the sky. Cool crisp air hints of autumn, but part of me still lingers in summer. As I edit this photo, my mind plays out one of those... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Slow Stitching and Learning Curves

I finished it! Hours upon hours of eco printing and then slow stitching the results. Learning the stitches as I went. I'm in love with this little journal, the way it feels, the promise of making even more magic on... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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The Gang of Three

Disclaimer: This post has nothing to do with soccer!. I just happen to like the photo, and it does have 3 kiddos in it! Three ring circus. Three blind mice. Three French hens. Three dog night. Three little pigs. Three... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Hello, Journals, My Old Friends

I don't know the when, and I don't know the why. But, here's the what: I stopped working in my art journals and working in those journals happened pretty much daily. Somehow, gradually over time, this thing that was beyond... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Thank you, my friend. I love you as well!

Commented Apr 5, 2017 on I Just Want to Say at Little Scraps of Magic

He was indeed an absolutely awesome man, wasn't he? Thank you for the kind words.

Commented Apr 5, 2017 on I Just Want to Say at Little Scraps of Magic

Thank you, Patricia; he was truly a one of a kind in the very best way!

Commented Apr 5, 2017 on I Just Want to Say at Little Scraps of Magic

Thank you, Bev. I so appreciate the thoughts and prayers.

Commented Apr 5, 2017 on I Just Want to Say at Little Scraps of Magic

I Just Want to Say

Death has been dancing on the fringes of my life for these past few weeks...an uncle of a family member, a friend of my sister's, people related to those I've come to know on line. But, last night, he sucker... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Outside my window, bare branches rest against a heavy gray sky, looking far more winter like than the first day of spring. I am thinking that this budget bit is a load of crap and in now way compassionate. It... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Inspiration in the Form of a Rusty Red Car

Assignment: Create a mixed Media Self-Portrait Reaction: UGH! And then the universe stepped in: within a week the concept of self portraits showed up three times - the assignment in Lesley Riley's 52 Pick Up class, a friend's visit to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Old Men Talking

Puff, puff. Chug, chug. I think I can. I think I.... Well, maybe if I just stopped to admire this porch, a wonderful wrap around porch, the kind you sit on and watch the world go by, well, maybe I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2017 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Stitching Like A Drunken Sailor

I've been itching for some time to play with needles, thread, and material. Just plain itching to play. But - I grew up when you took Home Ec in high school, and when cross stitching was the rage. Everyone, every... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2016 at Little Scraps of Magic

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