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sunday thoughts (and winners)

Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I love this picture of my Super-E. I took it when we were in San Diego. The hubby and I were sitting on a bench watching the kids run around a fountain in Balboa park. Then Super-E sat down in this position, for quite a long time. People were stopping to watching, I think a few even people stopped to take his picture! It was really cute though.

We’ve been dropping the kids off at school and going for a 60-90 minutes hike. This was taken on Wednesday. It was close to 80 degrees when we finished out hike. Beautiful weather and the ocotillo plants are so green and alive.

On Thursday, when we went hiking again and it was cloudy, grey and cold (well for desert rats, that is). That is how the season changes around here, over night. I am so happy that the weather is cooling and we can go outside to play!

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Now for the winners:

The winners are: #8 April Cole, #11 Little Bird in a Beehive, #16 Bonita Rose, #52 Kathreen, #57 manonpojes, and # 63 Sylvia from the Heart.

Thank you so much for all the kind words. They mean the world to me! And thank you to all the lurkers out there who stopped by to say hi! I LOVE hearing from you!!

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gypsy woman

Posted on Saturday, October 8, 2011 by Creative Kismet

Portrait of a Gypsy Woman

11 x 14 mixed-media

Have a happy Saturday!

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6 years, 6 winners

Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by Creative Kismet

Here we are again. Another year has flashed by and here I am, still at it, celebrating my 6 Year Blogiversary. Still making stuff. Still totally and completely lovin’ it!

As per tradition, I’m doing a giveaway!

I had a hard time deciding what to give away this year. Art? Something inspiring? Some crafty materials? Well, it just made sense to me, to just do a bit of everything. After all, if YOU didn’t stop by, I wouldn’t still be here, after all these years. Thank you for that. For fueling my need to make things, inspiring me and supporting me.

To celebrate my 6 Year Blogiversary, I have 6 things to give away today… 6 lucky winners…
* One person will win this book ~ Button it Up by Susan Beal
* Two people will win a small vintage linen scraps bundle
* One person will win a set of woodland magnets
* One person will win “All You Need is Love” original art block
* One person with win an art print of your choice from my Etsy Shop.

All you have to do is leave a comment (one only please). Old readers, new readers, and all you lurkers out there too, please stop by and say hi and let me know you’re out there. If you’d like you can tell me what you’d hope to win.

Winner will be announced on Sunday, October 9.

Good Luck and thanks for stopping by!

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iron skillet apple cake

Posted on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 by Creative Kismet

October is Vegan Month of Food (VeganMoFo) and so I wanted to share this apple cake I made a while back, after our trip to the apple orchards.

After doing some major indulging over the weekend, and the last month actually, I’ve been cutting back big time on portions and snacking, in hopes of saving myself of heavy-weight heartache come January. So I’ve eliminated coffee (my gateway drug to over eating) and am keeping away from excess snacking (hello fruit!).

So, posting this delicious, gorgeous, amazing, decadent cake is well, um, kinda like torture. But, I had to post it because it’s too good not to share, right?

I used THIS recipe (via pinterest) and veganized it. I seasoned my skillet with coconut oil, which worked great, used earth balance, a good vegan cake recipe, and ta-dah! Iron skillet apple cake. It just screams autumn, don’t you think?

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San Diego

Posted on Monday, October 3, 2011 by Creative Kismet

We made a mad dash off to San Diego last Friday for the weekend to celebrate my hubby’s 40th birthday. We had such a wonderful time. Perfectly cool weather, tons to do and lots of yummy food. It was so much fun!! Here is a peek at some of my favorite photos.

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friday inspiration

Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 by Creative Kismet

1. happy, 2. Our bikes , 3. refreshed bangles, 4. a small miracle…, 5. Free owl embroidery pattern., 6. Gratitude Beads, 7. Love is…, 8. A mais nova integrante da família, 9. paper5, 10. 27 september, 11. phoebe’s new doll, 12. Molly’s Sketchbook: Long Pom Pom Cowls, 13. 2, 14. a bowl of stones, 15. New Paper earrings, 16. Spellbound Gypsy Jangle bracelet

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jewelry gifts

Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I’m not a huge fan of making my own jewelry, but I do it because I love beads and because I can, if needed. I have found that I am easily frustrated with small objects and using my fine motor skills. Plus, my eyes just aren’t the same as they used to be. *Sigh*. So, once or twice every other month, I pull out my bead collection and try to make something, usually a gift. I have beads from 4 years ago that still are waiting to be used.

I do like to make simple beaded earrings for friends and myself to wear at work. Often I am told, “You should sell these”. I think to myself, “Man, if I had a dollar for every time I was told that, I’d be a millionaire already!” But, it doesn’t really work like that does it? All you crafty/artsy folk know about that, don’t you?

Yesterday started the birthday season for my friends and family. At least 9 birthday in the next 30 days that I can think of. That means gift making and quickly getting behind on Halloween crafts/costumes and Holiday gift lists. Well, I shall do the best I can and thank goodness for Etsy and other awesome jewelry shops, because I’ll be visiting often for gifts.

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