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Spelunking in the Studio - Stamp Organization KEYWORDS
My friend, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer hosted an Organization Week on her blog last week to which I contributed a few articles. One of which was on how I organize my stamp collection. The specific post is...
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Heavy Metal 101 (linked)
I've got a new technique post up on the US Art Quest blog. Enjoy! http://usartquestblog.com/2012/02/21/heavy-metal-101/
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US Art Quest Blog Hop - featuring the *new* PRILLS!
To celebrate the launch of US Art Quest's newest embellishment, Prills, they are hosting a blog hop! If you’ve come here from Ann Krier's blog, then you’re in the right place. To start the hop from...
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Mum's the word - or is it?
Mother's Day is as good a time as any for reflection. What does being a Mom mean to me? Knowing who you are! I said, 'Mums the word' - but apparently not: Brianna calls me 'Momma' Courntey calls me...
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A Tale of Two Birthday Cards
The twins were invited to two themed birthday parties this weekend. Courtney was invited to a girl's party with a Hunger Games theme. She hasn't read the book and it doesn't interest her -- so we...
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Leaving it all behind me...
Sounds deep, doesn't it? Well it is in big and small ways. Abandoning Art In small ways - I've recently falling in love with a movement started by Michael DeMeng and his wife Andrea Matus DeMeng...
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Winged Hope...
Taking the Leap It's been a little over a week since my weight-loss surgery. I'm proud to report that I've lost 31 pounds since I started this journey! I don't have any problems to report. I've kept...
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Wonderful
It's a wonderful day. Of course what about Friday isn't wonderful? That big weekend is just beaming at me and just within my grasp - with only a picnic and wine tasting fundraiser on the schedule....
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What am I living on?
One Month This post is partly in response to concern from family and friends about how much / or what I am eating during this weight loss journey. Also, general questions about my surgery and how it...
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I just posted this blithely on Facebook: "I lost the big 50. Pounds lost, that is. Not age!" And then it hit me. A wall of tears... My sister would have been 50 today. I hope she would be proud of...
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A wonderful weekend...Art Is You retreat
This retreat has become my annual HAVEN for making schtuff, connecting with old friends and new - and just feeling like ME for a few days. It is wonderful to have it in Connecticut - although I did...
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Checking in. Lots of changes going on! I am Reduced! That quote comes from a friend who is also losing weight. She saw a friend recently whose immediate response was, "You have been reduced!"....
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Helmar and May Arts in a Winter Wonderland
I've just started getting the house decorated for the winter season with the help of Helmar and May Arts, who have teamed up for a two day inspiration parade! I'm the sixth stop on the second day of...
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As Easy as Mixed-Media Apple Pie
I recently made an introduction post over at the Art Anthology's website and it was brought to my attention that I hadn't shared the details on one of the projects I posted. Ooops!This is the 9" x 12"...
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26 Hearts - Healing Newtown...
I have no words to express my sorrow for the families of the children and staff killed at a local elementary school, so I will borrow words and an image offered by my friends.Stephanie Ackerman made...
View Article95 pounds later...
On 8/1/2012 I committed to losing this extra weight. I felt like I could finally, really do it this time with the support of my family, my doctors and my nutrionist.I started a diet, prescribed by my...
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Productivity
The dictionary defines productivity as:"the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services."For a while now I haven't felt very productive. I've...
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Urban Filigree Necklace and Earrings
I love the look of antiqued bronze. When combined with turquoise colored beads, a bit of sparkle and pearl it gives this piece a unique combination of urban, organic and timeless. To compliment this...
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Ribbon Candy Necklace
Today's project is a mixed-metal piece with wire-wrapped beads that remind me of intricate glass candy confections finished off with a bow.(click on picture for a larger view)I started by attaching the...
View ArticleChecking In... Working Out... Making Change
I had my six month appt. two weeks ago, and I've lost 108 lbs. so far. Hard to believe I get to say that. Pretty surreal! If you'd told me six months ago that I would be standing up to speak at a...
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