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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Since my mother pasted away

It's been 10 months since my mother pasted away. And with that it seems all my inspiration, imagination, and incentive have past away also. No....I am not depressed....just no ideas come to mind when it comes to painting!

I did do a few projects.

One of them being a Key West Subway Art (or topography) that is going into my living room.
 

Another project was for my grand-daughter for Christmas it was a wood kitchenette that I painted.

Before:                                          After:
 


I guess these are little steps to getting back to my Art.

But I think this just sums it all up, by Ira Grass

"Nobody tells this to people who are beginners. I wish someone had told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get pass this phase; they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know that its normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you finish one piece. It’s only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take a while. It’s normal to take a while. You just gotta fight your way through."

JUST DO IT !!!!!

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Flip-Pal mobile scanner Valentine's Day "Gift of Love" Sale!

Do you know someone that has shoeboxes of old photos that have been waiting to be scanned? Perhaps a few heirloom items? What better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day then by giving them a Flip-Pal mobile scanner to preserve those memories!
 
From February 8 through Valentine’s Day (February 14) 2012, you can make sure that their memories are safe and preserved—to share with future generations. Just use the coupon codes below when ordering on the Flip-Pal mobile scanner website.

Save $20 when you purchase a Flip-Pal mobile scanner plus a Deluxe Flip-Pal mobile scanner Carry Case with Pocket (both items must be in your shopping cart).
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Save $30 when you purchase a Flip-Pal mobile scanner with Creative Suite Craft Edition DVD plus a Deluxe Flip-Pal mobile scanner Carry Case with Pocket (both items must be in your shopping cart).
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Happy Valentines !!!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Cool Flip-Pal mobile scanner

Oh, I am so excited!!!!  

If you are a scrapbooker, quilter, or doing Genealogy you are going to love this!!
 
I GOT MY FLIP-PAL SCANNER!!! 


People, I have been looking for something like this for a while now.  

My mom passed away last year, my husbands aunt the year before and we have inherited a lot of old pictures and albums. Now, I can have all of this on the computer.
 
Now, here is what really sold me on it.....there is NO software to install....and it has 600 and 300 dpi resolution setting.
 
One of the best things about Flip-Pal is that you can scan photos while they are still in the album. And was it easy to use!! I was so excited I read the directions for a few seconds and I had it working. 

For albums you pop off the lid, place the scanner face-down and press the big green button. Done! You have your first scan and it shows up in the little display and now your ready for the next picture. If you are scanning single pictures, you place the lid back on, lift the lid and place your picture in the scanner push the green button and your ready for your next picture.

I usually scan while I am watching TV.  (My first night I scanned around 300 photos.)

Yes, it is that easy!

Once your done scanning you put the memory card into this USB stick, put the USB stick into your computer.  Then you can either open it up like a regular USB drive and look at the files, move them into Photoshop, or you can open them up into I-Photo if you have a Mac.

Simple...Simple....Simple!!!   I LOVE MY FLIP-PAL SCANNER!!

If you are interested in purchasing one of these scanners just press here and you will go directly to their website.


 







Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas Gift Ideas: iPad Case

Talking Heads iPad Case - CafePress - $39.50


iPad Case Pad the iPad. This new protective case for the iPad is a cool cover that brings originality and personality to devices. Perfect for iPad lovers, these hard cases help safeguard iPads from scratches and damage.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Folk Art Snowman!

Prang, DAS Clay, 2.2 lb Block Air-Drying Modeling Clay in White (00316)I am still playing with the air-dry clay or paper clay called DAS Clay and have a few things in development.  Here is a sneak preview of one of the folk art snowman and he stands 4 inches high.  He still needs a few tweeks. There are 2 more in the drying process and then they need to be painted. I also have a Santa that is 6 inch tall but he is still in the working process. I don't know if he will be sitting or if I will be adding legs yet....hmmm!


Now I need to promote what you see in the background of my computer screen which has The Hive. For those who do not know about CreatingTheHive.com, it is a dynamic social community designed to help provide a connection between everyone in the arts, crafts and the hobby industry. Anyone can join and we have a lot of fun there!!! Be sure to check it out......

Friday, November 12, 2010

Christmas Giveaway #6 and #7

Remember you must go to her blog to get the details to enter in this great Christmas Giveaway.
The drawing will be on December the 1st so the deadline to sign up is November 30th...
 

 


 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Big Christmas Giveaway - Ornament #4 and #5

My friend from The Rusty Thimble is just going to town these ornaments.




Remember you must go to her blog to get the details to enter in this great Christmas Giveaway.
The drawing will be on December the 1st so the deadline to sign up is November 30th...

so, what are you waiting for....
get on over there!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Wordle

One of our new Members - Chriss Fletcher, from The Hive,  wrote a blog "Random Sources of Distraction".  Just loved her blog!!! In her blog she posted a Wordle.  I had never heard of a Wordle, so of course having all the time in the world I went to play.


Wordle: redfish artwork 6

YES,  She Now Has All of US HOOKED!!!

Brag Monday

It brag Monday on The Graphics Fairy and I went to work trying to find something I could whip up for this Coffee Pot.  I borrowed from the Graphic Fairy this image of the music sheet which says "Around the Christmas Tree".  First I distressed the sides with Distress Ink for Tim Holtz and then used E6000 to glue it on to the pot. I then went scavenging for something else to put on it and found this Santa.  I did the same distress ink and glued it on to the music sheet. Found a few other things and here it is. I won't be making coffee with it but it does make for a nice flower arrangement.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Big Christmas Giveaway - Ornament #3


There is a Big Christmas Giveaway at The Rusty Thimble.

There will be an offering of 12 handmade Ornaments *all different* to one lucky winner.
The drawing will be on December the 1st so the deadline to sign up is November 30th.
This is Ornament #3 ~ Isn't it too cute!

Jump over to her blog at The Rusty Thimble to see the details to win!!!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Big Christmas Giveaway - Ornament #2




There is a Big Christmas Giveaway at The Rusty Thimble.

There will be an offering of 12 handmade Ornaments *all different* to one lucky winner.
The drawing will be on December the 1st so the deadline to sign up is November 30th.
This is Ornament #2 ~ Isn't it adorable!

Jump over to her blog at The Rusty Thimble to see the details to win!!!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Big Christmas Giveaway!!

There is a Big Christmas Giveaway at The Rusty Thimble.

There will be an offering of 12 handmade Ornaments *all different* to one lucky winner.
The drawing will be on December the 1st so the deadline to sign up is November 30th.
The Above snowlady is one of the ornaments. Isn't it just soooo cute!!! 
Come over and join the fun, she has a great blog that I know you will enjoy.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Halloween Gang!

Well, I did it!!! 

As some of you might know I have just started making Paper Clay dolls. This is all new to me so it really was fun. I had the support of a great group called "The Hive".  They have been so inspiring and a few helped me with some tricks of the trade. They are artist of all kinds and when you need help with anything, all you do is ask and someone will have the answer for you.

So now here it is....The Halloween Gang!!


My last two projects were the cat, who's name is Chester and the Candy Corn guy. The cat is made of syrofoam and paper clay and is attached to a box which is decorated with lace and buttons. 


Candy Corn guy is made of syrofoam and paper clay but his legs are wooden skewers.  I think he looks better in person cause he looks antique. I think the flash dulls him out and doesn't show all the wrinkles.  (Candy Corn Guys thinks he looks younger and sexier and chose this picture.)


I really don't know if he is completely done yet...he might get some arms and socks. We'll have to see if he will allow me to do that yet. 
He is just so excited about Halloween!!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Finishing up my last few Projects

It's almost Halloween and I am trying to finish up my last few projects. The neighborhood is having it annual Yard Sale on Saturday, October 30th and I am hoping to sale the rest of the items at that time. Then on to Christmas!!!!! 

I just love Holidays!!!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Another Blog Candy Giveaway

Karen at Feline Playful is having a celebration! 
 
 
She has reached 500 followers and would like to give her followers a chance to win some candy.
 
You should go check out her blog! http://felineplayful.blogspot.com/
 
You will have until midnight on November 5th to enter.
 
Just look at all that yummy goodness!!! 
 

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

GREAT Halloween labels...

Are you still looking for a few more things to make before Halloween?  
Quick easy projects?

Here are a few samples of what I found from two websites.

Vintage labels to put on bottles or jars or even cocktail glasses from spookshows.com
 

And some great images from  LoveManor   as well:




These come in different sizes so you get to choose from thumbnail, small, medium and large for the projects you are doing. 

 So hop on over to their websites.

Enjoy and Happy Crafting!!!

 

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Hive Creative Challenge - Frank makes his debut!

I am so excited to introduce you to Frank. 

 



This is his big day in public. I hope he behaves himself and doesn't scare too many people!!

He was really fun to create. His head and body are made of Paper clay and Styrofoam, screws in his neck, springs for his arms and wooden dowels for his legs and he stands 14 inches tall.  I think he is ready to dance to "The Monster Mash"!!!!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Frank is out getting a tan!!!

Yes, you heard me right...Frank stepped to
get some tanning done.
He thought he was too white!!!
Little does he know that it turns green after the tan....hehehe!

Monday, October 11, 2010

A Free Art Course and The Witch is Done!

Still doing paper clay projects and my witch is done!! She is 8 1/2 inches tall and her black cape is made of paper from an old book. (not a great picture cause the batteries were going in the camera) I am also making Frank as in "Frankenstein" and he will be bigger at 13 inches. I am totally hooked on this clay and all the things you can do with it...wait till you see Frank. I will try to post a picture on his progress in the next couple of days after the camera gets it charge.

In the mean time I wanted to tell everyone about the FREE ART COURSE !!!




Visit willowing & friends

Tammy, of Willowing And Friends, is offering a FREE art course, beginning October 18th!!! Sign ups are open now, and I believe there's a link for the supplies list download. Tammy runs a great site, and there are so many wonderful discussions and challenges. Check it out!