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My dear Brownie died on November 15, 2014. He injured his back and was in terrible pain; I won't ask my furry friends to suffer so I don't have to. The flying fairy dog flew back to fairyland and took some of me with him.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-37258058891787224592014-07-12T00:36:00.000-07:002014-07-12T00:36:18.785-07:00Where Bloggers Create 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brownie (the dog) has been doing this for a while and thought the cats should share the responsibilities for a change. The cats meowed loudly in protest and glared but to no avail, Brownie put his paw down.</div>
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My studio hasn't changed much this year and since some visitors have seen it clean I'll show you what it looks like the rest of the time, plus some of the things I make. I haven't been making much lately, my husband has cancer and I've been focused more on health and food and cures than creating. This kind of news is like being too close to striking lightning - you can't see or hear, you can't tell direction and you're just stunned for a bit. The creativity helps though, and my little shed in the backyard is a refuge. Without further ado...</div>
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Paper crafting projects for <a href="http://aliedwards.com/shop/one-little-word-2014" target="_blank">Ali Edwards "One Little Word"</a> 2014 project - you chose a word for the year and focus on bringing the word into your life. I was a bit skeptical when I started but no more - the word I chose was "free" because I wanted to be free of personal baggage and my attitudes have changed.</div>
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And who can resist such cute kitty cats? Thank you for stopping by! Click the WBC button at the top of the blog for more studios. Thank you, <a href="http://www.mydesertcottage.com/" target="_blank">Karen Valentine of My Desert Cottage</a> for hosting this funderful party!</div>
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This is the end wall of my 8 x 10 garden shed studio, opposite the door.<br />
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A workbench runs along one side...<br />
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On the back of the workbench - it pays to polish the brass once in a while - a genie popped out of this jar.<br />
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The wall opposite the workbench has shelves - someday I'll finish the curtains to cover this.<br />
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And as always - some jewelry projects.<br />
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Yes, it's that time again - the annual studio cleaing begins! Come and join the fun, to share your studio or creative space just click the button on the sidebar and sign up. Many thanks to Karen Valentine of <a href="http://www.mydesertcottage.com/" target="_blank">"My Desert Cottage"</a> for hosting another year of beautiful studios!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-61397358450221983082013-06-22T22:08:00.001-07:002013-06-22T22:08:43.987-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5967525/?claim=am9prrxj3vb">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-90663964857027707662013-06-09T16:27:00.000-07:002013-06-09T16:27:05.629-07:00Fall off the planet?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I certainly fell off the blogging planet. There were health issues in December - nosebleeds that led to the ER and hospital. There were health issues in January - more nosebleeds that led to the ENT doctor and an answer to the gushing nose problem - allergies. Who woulda thought? Then there was catch-up at work. </div>
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I'll climb back on the planet and get creating...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-65035642667512629742013-01-15T20:58:00.000-07:002013-01-15T20:58:12.250-07:00Brrr....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's winter, and yes, it's supposed to be cold - but not this cold! Not in Arizona! We're just not prepared for it. The washing machine drain froze and flooded the hall, there have been new fountains sprouting in the neighborhood and some folks are without water. I wont know how my plants are doing until spring, I hope they make it. Are you longing for a little visual warmth and sunshine? I found just the thing -<br />
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"Blossom" magazine from Amy Butler, what a visual delight! So much colour and uplifting articles to raise your spirits if the pictures aren't enough.<br />
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What a delight! It's online and free, click <a href="http://issuu.com/amybutlerltd/docs/blossommagazine_1" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Stay warm!<br />
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November and December have been difficult for this gypsy - which is why my blog has been so quiet. I look forward to better days!<br />
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Have a happy and safe holiday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-19424528870806980082012-10-26T19:58:00.001-07:002012-10-26T19:58:43.034-07:00Step right up, folks! We have a winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesiree - the carnival has vanished into the mist but a souvenir was left behind. The silver ticket goes to Jennifer of <a href="http://broomsticksandlace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Broomsticks and Lace</a>. Congratulations and keep your eye open for magic!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-7925520862093714382012-10-06T02:14:00.000-07:002012-10-06T02:56:27.436-07:00Le Mysterieux Carnival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For a walk by the creek where summer still lingers in the canyons. Splash, splash, over rocks and up the path to a forgotten meadow...<br />
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Where an old building slowly crumbles into the hills, what an adventure! Inside, the evening light catches a gleam of purple on the floor - what is it? A piece of fabric covering a small box, which opens easily and out fly tiny butterflies, an odd fragrance fills the air, like the smell of pepper and poppies and a tiny, exotically dressed lady dances and twirls to an unseen flute. "Pick up the ticket, it's for you!" she says. <br />
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"Come along - I've been waiting for you. Hurry up! The show is starting!" <br />
"Who are you? What show?"<br />
"Hurry! And don't forget your ticket."<br />
He took off down the path and as there was no place else to go, I followed. He stopped when we reached this - in the middle of the path.<br />
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"Go on in."<br />
"How?" The man in the green hat turned around and went back the way we came.<br />
"Follow me" said the man in the overcoat. He took my hand and we walked right through. There were side shows...<br />
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That looks kinda creepy. Wait - I know her..<br />
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Truly amazing! <br />
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This I had to see, take a closer look...<br />
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The elephant flew out and ate peanuts from my hand! Prof. Snodgrass said the elephant and cat are friends and they always perform together. <br />
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There was cotton candy and calliope music and the smell of popcorn, and well, I don't remember it all. As gray dawn filled the sky and birds twittered, I found myself in the old building - a small box and purple fabric beside me. This time the box didn't open. But I was right - what an adventure.<br />
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If this sounds spooky and unnatural and not your cup of tea, well, turn on the lights and close the book. But if you peek in old buildings looking for purple magic gleaming in the corner - leave a comment and you may be asked to "Pick up the ticket, it's for you". May your box of magic always open when you need it! <br />
Many thanks to our hosts - Frosted Petunias and Incipient Wings. <br />
For more party fun click <a href="http://lemysterieuxcarnival.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-38994004557302997352012-09-05T23:38:00.000-07:002012-09-05T23:38:20.396-07:00A little magic in the air...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can you see it? That little bit of fall light? It's twinkling right at the tip of the leaf: autumn magic! I was out observing the light when a shiny bit in the weeds caught my eye...<br />
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A brass butterfly from Vintaj with Ranger Ink's patinas - it was quick, easy and I love the results. You paint the patina on the metal, it dries quickly, sand off some of the paint and voila - old, grungy and beautiful!<br />
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A filigree...<br />
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The butterfly on the left, before sanding, right, after sanding...<br />
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The colours verdigris and rust...<br />
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A Buddha bead from TierraCast - the patina didn't grip the slick surface as well as the brass pieces but I like the effect.</div>
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A pretty bezel frame from <a href="http://accessoriessusan.com/" target="_blank">Accessories Susan</a> with "reverse antiquing" - wouldn't it look nice with vintage text and a pink rose?<br />
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The working set up - toothpicks in styrofoam.<br />
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Some of the patinas and a clear extender / topcoat. The paint is very thin and detail painting didn't work, the effects were best when the colours were allowed to flow into each other. So now I need to get busy and make some jewelry!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-71435090984769363832012-07-15T01:20:00.000-07:002012-07-15T01:20:24.783-07:00WBC Studio Tour!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to my studio - a bit late, but I'm going to blame it on Mother Nature. My studio is an un-heated, un-cooled, un-insulated garden shed in Arizona. I can handle it when it's 100 degrees but not 108 in the shade, which is what it's been lately and I've had a lot of work to do to get ready! The summer rains arrived this week which cooled things down but now the outdoors is wet and I do a lot of my stuff outside.<br />
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The maple trees and tomatoes were happy - what could be nicer than rain and sunshine.<br />
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The sunflowers weren't too happy with the gray skies...<br />
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So between flashes of lightning, rumbles of thunder and lots of rain...<br />
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Enter the Enchanted Forest, the sun is shining, the birds are singing...<br />
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the gnomes are tending mushroom gardens and the studio is open.<br />
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The jewelry making end of the workbench with tiny plastic drawers full of neat stuff, like...<br />
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a hand painted spool wrapped in ribbon.<br />
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The other end of the workbench...<br />
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complete with inspiration and a curious dragon.<br />
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Built in shelves opposite the workbench hide the clutter.<br />
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This is my find of the year - a metal card case with just the right amount of wear and rust. Set out for trash! All I had to do was haul it off!<br />
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Look at all those drawers - I've put all my seed beads, findings and a few projects away and still have some empty drawers. It's taken a lot of time to reorganize my studio, and there's still a lot to do but I'm always thinking about the next project and I like to put my ideas down on something decorative, like journaling cards. So here are some for you - print them on card stock, about the size of a postcard and use them to keep track of all your crafty ideas!<br />
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Thank you for visiting my studio and many thanks to Karen Valentine of <a href="http://www.mydesertcottage.com/" target="_blank">My Desert Cottage</a> for hosting this wonderful party!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-55246696547232893892012-07-04T22:05:00.000-07:002012-07-04T22:07:08.773-07:00Steak & Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that the fireworks are over, the grill needs cleaning and the watermelon's been gobbled, it's time to say Happy Birthday to Brownie. He's impressed that people have fireworks on his birthday but he really likes the grilling. Meat bites and cake bites make a happy dog.<br />
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He didn't want his picture taken, so I had to sneak up while he was sniffing the zucchini. Maybe he's camera-shy because we had his fur shaved - he's certainly cooler! <br />
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Happy 5th Birthday dear friend!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-74120794554817519262012-06-20T22:36:00.000-07:002012-06-20T22:36:48.582-07:00Where Bloggers Create!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, it's That time again! What fun! If you have a studio or just a creative nook - come and join the fun! Click the button on my sidebar.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-9377370606247153772012-06-09T17:20:00.000-07:002012-06-09T17:20:50.919-07:00Helloooo.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hellooo! Hellooo! Yes my poor blog is so empty I can hear an echo! The every-day has gotten in the way for too long - my camera is covered with dust and my studio is buried under cobwebs. So off with the dust and out with the spiders - they can scurry off to the parsley forest, it's summer, after all. And I'll scurry off as well - to the studio and then I'll be back to share.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-16847300157639187482012-03-05T21:06:00.000-07:002012-03-05T21:06:09.361-07:00Texture Tuesday - Happy Hearts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54czOT7F2kQ/T1WKofxGBdI/AAAAAAAAA5w/BA1BoscBV4M/s1600/go+in+nowhere+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54czOT7F2kQ/T1WKofxGBdI/AAAAAAAAA5w/BA1BoscBV4M/s640/go+in+nowhere+copy.png" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I call this goin' nowhere - but staying is worth it with such a view! The photo was cropped; the first texture layer is "happy heart", multiply 55%, erase over the sky. The second layer is "happy heart", multiply 49%, erase over the sky and ground. The third layer is "happy heart", soft light 70%, erase in center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Tuesday</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-31471283980852722232012-02-13T22:50:00.000-07:002012-02-13T22:50:04.642-07:00Happy Valentines day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1oQTMIgIpw/TznrTrSYqrI/AAAAAAAAA44/pfej-Jaf0-w/s1600/valentine+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="572" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u1oQTMIgIpw/TznrTrSYqrI/AAAAAAAAA44/pfej-Jaf0-w/s640/valentine+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I originally made this and told my husband it was for him - he said "too girlie!" <br />
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New, built in shelves! I'm sweeping up sawdust and rearranging stuff. Isn't time for spring cleaning?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-89124516868446880932012-02-01T23:16:00.000-07:002012-02-01T23:16:04.379-07:00It's been a while...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6-Bc2dYputM/Tyoke4tWceI/AAAAAAAAA4w/mpxUQAcgFAk/s1600/AV+gold+frame+2+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6-Bc2dYputM/Tyoke4tWceI/AAAAAAAAA4w/mpxUQAcgFAk/s640/AV+gold+frame+2+copy.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br />
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After being torn from my creative life by the "grim world of the day job" I slowly feel some creativity returning. I'm taking an online class called Hello Soul Hello Business which is certainly helping to refocus on what's important - my art! We were asked to envision our business as a person and the lady above is my vision. May I introduce you to Amaranthine Violet? She's sitting next to a lily pond for reflection, with flowers for delight. There's a flowering tree in the background, with roots in the ground and branches that reach high; the Divine Mother guides and protects and a butterfly is the agent transformation. All very symbolic right now, but dreams are the stuff out of which reality is made!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-54269479819706538382011-12-24T23:07:00.000-07:002011-12-24T23:07:41.033-07:00Happy Winter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngNfNgCxyl0/Tva09Msx5QI/AAAAAAAAA2k/s1wx7f4drCk/s1600/Misty+Mtn+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngNfNgCxyl0/Tva09Msx5QI/AAAAAAAAA2k/s1wx7f4drCk/s640/Misty+Mtn+1.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Winter has finally arrived in Arizona. Mountain roads...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Woodchute Mountain has an outfit to match with Jerome nestled at the foot of Cleopatra Hill. The horizontal stripes above Jerome are the 300 level...<br />
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the frost came and all the fall leaves fell at once, overnight. Brownie made himself a cozy nest; I hope you're all snuggled in your cozy nest - with a nice, warm cup of cocoa!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386791672618983977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461232409170501762.post-49259336567800069752011-11-28T22:21:00.000-07:002011-11-28T22:21:36.296-07:00Texture Tuesday - Gratitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1LLo0G_9rVM/TtRnDfU8vlI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/G3FKZweYGb8/s1600/majesty+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1LLo0G_9rVM/TtRnDfU8vlI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/G3FKZweYGb8/s640/majesty+copy.png" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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