I did something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time yesterday.
I sent something I wrote to one of my favorite publications. They were accepting story submissions for their Winter 2016 issue, so I thought I’d give it a shot.
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize until yesterday that the deadline for submissions was yesterday, so it was a bit of a race to the finish line- but I sent it off just in the nick of time, shortly after 11pm.
It’s kind of exhilarating sending things off like that, isn’t it?
You’ve written for hours on end, and discovered that very few sentences come out right the first, or second, or fifth time…but you stuck with it, and now the whole thing is written. Then: 1…2…3…SEND! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
But then: Eek. Could I have worded that one part a little better? Did I leave out any words? I do that sometimes when I start typing too fast. Maybe I should’ve had Mom proofread it?
Crazy questions sneak their way in.
But then: Exhilaration because this is really just for fun, and weeeeeeeeeeeee! I finally did it! 😀
I tried my hand at palette knife painting this week too. My inspiration? The view across the lake. Everything looks so simple from a distance, don’t you think?
I kept my process pretty simple too. Just a little color, depth and detail. Then: weeeeeeeeee- up on the wall!
Trina @ afewmineradjustments
Hi, Layla! I love your painting and gallery wall and all of your decorating inspirations, for that matter. I was wondering…where did you get that glass shadow type box that is on the wall. It is a great additions to that wall! Thanks so much!
xoxo, Trina
Layla
Thank you, Trina! Here’s a link to the post about the shadowbox:
https://theletteredcottage.net/decorating-the-gallery-wall-shadowbox-cube/
XO
Barbara
Hi Layla,
I like it! Keep painting!!!
Layla
Thank you- I think I will give it another go next week! 😀
Alyssa
I love the painting! So simple and soothing. Well done. 🙂
http://www.sweetlytattered.com
Layla
Thank you, Alyssa! XO
Ashlea
I like the update. And yay for doing new things- especially exciting, put yourself out there things 🙂 I know it brings the Father just as much joy as it does you! Have a Blessed night.
Layla
Thank you, Ashlea! 🙂
Stacey
Lovely painting, Layla.
Great job sending off your work. Do you read Carol’s blog at Art & Sand? She just entered photos in the local fair. You two encourage others through your bravery. 🙂
Layla
Thank you for the heads up, Stacey- I will go visit her now! 😀
Karen
It turned out great. Well done!
Layla
Thank you, Karen! XO
Toni
That is so lovely!!!
Layla
Thank you, Toni! 🙂
Catherine
I love your painting! Wish I had your energy!
Layla
Thank you, Catherine. I didn’t feel very energetic at the end of that day…but that’s okay every once in a while- LOL! 😀
Jenny
Great job Layla!!! Great job being brave & great job on the painting!! 1. Keep being brave & 2. Please give us some kind of tutorial on this kind of painting!! Blessings to you as you continue to step out on Faith!!
Layla
Thank you, Jenny! 😀 1. I will try my best! 2. Will do! 3. Blessings right back to you, too! XO
mattie
Layla .love the new painting, job well done .love your spunk and joy for living .way to go
Karen
I love the quote at the beginning of this post! I am a 4th grader teacher, and in NE only 4th graders have to take the state writing test, so I spend a good deal of time in the summer reading and thinking about teaching writing. I am going to use this quote as an inspiration for my writing area display…You probably didn’t realize your post would strike an idea for tweaking a writing program in a 4th grade classroom in NE, did you?
P.S. I also love your painting. Keep writing and keep painting, and thank you for sharing it with others.
BRENDA
LAYLA,
AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I DO NOT KNOW IF THAT IS EVEN A WORD?!!!!
Once again, BRILLIANT!!!!!!!
You have a GOD GIVEN TALENT!!!
I PRAY THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU MORE AWESOMENESS IDEAS!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa Shovlin
OOOOH! Love that painting. Tutorial, pretty pleeaasseee!!!!
Penny
Layla,
I hope that all goes well with your manuscript.You have really caught on with your painting by the looks of it.
Therese Herrema
It’s beautiful, my first one had no inspirstion so I will use yours as my muse for my next one. In addition I love the frame, what an awesome idea. I just finished making a collection like yours for my gallery wall. Just live it!!!
Wendy
Hey Layla
I find I do my best work when I’m under the gun on a tight deadline!…I think you put more thought in what you’re saying as you know you won’t get a second chance.
So fingers crossed yours is accepted…but better than that…you put yourself out there!
Way to go!
Wendy
Peg
Weeeeeeeeeee, love, love!!
You’re very talented Layla! : )
Alice
Hi Layla, I love the cloud picture along with all the rest. Who did the cloud? Love them. also really like the green frame. Have a blessed day.
Layla
Thanks, Alice! I got that (now discontinued) cloud print on sale at Pottery Barn. It makes me smile. Oh how I love a blue sky covered in white puffy clouds! 🙂
Kathy @petticoatjunktion
Il love your palette art painting Layla. The colors are perfect. Good luck with your magazine submission 🙂
Lynne
Layla! The painting and its frame! Are perfect! Love the big print with the striped covers on the boats. Would you share info about that if you have any? Thank you!
Layla
Thank you, Lynne! I got that photo from Kevin for my birthday. It’s from Pottery Barn. 🙂
Lauren Baxter
Congratulations and good luck!! I love that painting and what a cool technic
Lauren Baxter | LB Designs
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