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little owl ornaments sketching out a custom order
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Gifts from Nature art fair recap
Wow, what a week. I am exhausted! The fair was held at the Audubon Center in Phoenix. It was a gorgeous venue with the Rio Salado (Salt River) right behind us. There was guitar music and string quartets both days … Continue reading
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Betty & more light switch plates
Meet Betty. I bought her ages ago at a yard sale. Don’t know why really, but remembered she was in my closet when I was looking through my Pinterest board for art/craft fair displays. I think I may use her … Continue reading
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works in progress
It’s like a sweat shop around here getting ready for two art fairs. A really great sweat shop where good music is played, coffee is served by a very helpful husband (he’s such a good guy), laughing happy kids bound … Continue reading
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November inspiration board and postcards
my inspiration board for the rest of this month. postcards from friends (from left to right): 1.I’m thinking of roses by Katy 2. Be present to grow by Deb T. 3. Sparkle by Kim H. 4 Soar by Katy 5. … Continue reading
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hand painted thrift store purse
My niece Ruby had her 4th birthday recently, and I wanted to get her a purse and fill it with tape and sticky notes because she likes to stick things on the wall. Like a good aunt, I thought I’d … Continue reading
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painted owl
There sure has been a lot of owls around here, hasn’t there? Well it is for good reason. We are reading Guardians of Ga’Hoole before bed and the boys are just totally obsessed with them! So, whenever I pop into … Continue reading
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more painted papers
I was running out of my favorite wrapping paper and thought I’d make more. It is a very meditative project. I used my hand carved stamps for this. Then I painted pages from an old book. It’s an old writing … Continue reading
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more hand painted rocks
find your light (front & back) These 4 rocks have just been staring at me all week, waiting their turn to be fancied up with a little ink. So, I just had to oblige. Have a great weekend!!
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July inspiration board
I am trying to keep my inspiration board fresh, current and inspiring. Before my last board, I left the same one up for almost a year! I can’t do that again! I really love giving it a new face. It … Continue reading
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