tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68493786069527247862024-03-14T05:05:48.876-07:00Veronica: Muse at PlayAll material on this site are the intellectual property of Veronica Goff and protected by the United States copyright law. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-40123794699768212782018-05-28T01:06:00.003-07:002018-05-28T01:07:03.592-07:00USA's very 1st GIGA GeoWoodStock made History in the Caching world!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May 26, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio history was made. Over seven THOUSAND geocachers from all over the world joined in this GeoWoodStock to make it a GIGA event. We met up with TN geocachers along with making new friends along the way. Events were held at various areas throughout the state of Ohio & Kentucky. Oh yes, it was soooo hot but we all made it though with several showers a day and with extra dry sets of clothes.<br />
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Geocachers met up about 10 am Saturday morning at Coney Island which we found out was also OPENING day for the park. Now think of this and adding seven thousands more bodies! Vendors were set up under booths where you could purchase tags, medallions, you name it, it was sold! There was even a Scottish vendor set up.<br />
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We met this delightful couple while at one of the events. We've got an open invitation from them to come and visit......who knows! Janet is from New Zealand and John is from England....now married and both live in England. If we get a chance to visit them......geocaching will be on the menu. We loved to keep running into them!<br />
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Here you can barely see the GeoWoodStock letters for all the people. </div>
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<br />Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-29040807615509235362015-09-30T13:56:00.002-07:002015-10-01T12:49:07.652-07:00Viva & Vinny: The Whole Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Several years ago at an Art is YOU retreat in Nashville I had the honor of meeting a woman who I had only read about & adored her artwork published in countless magazines & books. A group of us artists loaded up on a van & traveled to the middle of no where......where <a href="http://www.aplacetobark.com/">A Place to Bark</a> is situated in an idyllic setting with land as far as the eye can see. Located on 25-30 acres of land sits <a href="http://www.aplacetobark.com/">A Place to Bark</a> rescue which on an extra busy period houses slightly over 100 animals. When I met Bernie I found her one of the most genuine of ladies I've ever met with one of the largest hearts I've ever seen. Most days the rescue has volunteers but there's Bernie in the thick of it all. There's always so much work to be done but very little time. If everyone saw how hard Bernie works to save countless lives you'd be donating your coffee money ($10 unless you're a heavy drinker...ha) to this very worthwhile cause. Bernie does what I can't do so I gladly donate for her to be able to save as many lives as possible. To do this and do it right, you would have very little social/art life --Van was stunned to learn that Bernie didn't even own a television set! Bernie has no time for TV. Her mornings begin before dawn and end way after midnight.....and that's on a good day! This is how I became to know Bernie and have donated to her rescue monthly without fail. For the last 2 years my art club "Artistic Stampers" has had a Christmas in July where gifts are wrapped & brought by each club member. Members shout out happily out-bidding each other on the nicely wrapped packages to raise money for <a href="http://www.aplacetobark.com/">A Place to Bark</a>. You'd be surprised at how much can be raised this way! </div>
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Although my heart ached for my sweet girl of 14 yrs, my Sammy grieved deeply. I never realized how deeply dogs could "feel". Van & I witnessed it first hand. Sammy withdrew and was so lonely. I reached out to Bernie and she took my hand. Bernie is an extremely busy woman so between my schedule & hers, Dec. 17 of 2013 we arranged to meet up at a vets office to check out some dogs. Van & I wanted a smaller statured dog, easier to bathe, pick up, etc. We were introduced to Viva, a chi/fist mix and about 4/5 years old. She's been a blessing in so many ways.<br />
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Viva came home with us after Sammy decided she was the one he'd be able to play with & keep company with. Sammy slowly emerged out of his grieving process to let Viva into his heart. They began playing with each other & Sammy taught Viva many things, one of which was how to use the doggy door! <br />
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April of this year we realized there was something wrong with Sammy. After doctors here in Jackson couldn't pin point his problem, I again called upon Bernie who again took my hand. I met her wonderful vets at the Gallatin Animal Hospital in Nashville. After giving him a through exam which included: a full blood panel, ultra sounds, and state of the art xrays, the vet came in to tell us it wasn't good news. In fact the news was about as bad as it gets. Sammy had several huge cancer masses, one was almost as big as his bladder & the other mass was in his spleen. Vet said Sammy may have 6 months at most to live. Van & I were totally devastated. You always hope it's a problem that a month of medicine can cure but this cancer was extremely aggressive. As much as it hurt to watch Sammy use the bathroom we knew in our hearts he would never make it a month much less six. The spleen cancer is what the vet said would likely kill him if we didn't choose to let him go easily. Bernie called me after leaving an animal control....I was so choked up I could barely talk to her. She had just left animal control (loaded up with precious lives who will LIVE because of Bernie) and was driving an hour out of her way to meet up with Van & I.....Bernie wanted to meet Sammy. She did. :-) We couldn't take the chance on losing Sammy in a painful way so two weeks after this devastating news, we arranged to take Sammy to our vet to have put to sleep peacefully. August 3, 2015, we took Sammy for his last squirrel run at Jackson State Community College. We then headed to Hardees where we bought Sammy his very own burger which he loved woofing down....then it was time to work our way to the vet's office. Sammy crossed over the rainbow bridge at 4:15 p.m. where I'm sure he was met by Subria, his little momma. He & Subria have been cremated & put on a shelf of family honor in our home. They were amazing members to our families. Never to be forgotten.<br />
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Bernie reached out to me with this text: "Ronnie, when you are ready, I have a baby for you." While my heart still aches deeply for Sammy, I knew Viva now needed a little partner to keep her company. Sept. 26 around 5 p.m. we arrived at <a href="http://www.aplacetobark.com/">"A Place to Bark"</a> with some much needed items plus money to give to Bernie towards her rescue efforts.<br />
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When Viva heard all the barking I'm sure she began having flashbacks of her time just before we adopted her. But she was a trooper! Bernie had over 100 dogs & we just about met each one of them. Some snapped at Viva, some didn't acknowledge her at all. Then Bernie opened a gate to let one little dog out. Viva & he met up, tail to nose, tails began wagging fiercely. Viva had made her choice. We brought the little fella with us.</div>
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We stopped in Hermitage to stay the night. We were dead tired & it was raining. A precious friend of mine (my second daughter), Sherri Sickler, met us at the hotel with a kings feast of food. While the food was great....her friendship is priceless. We talked for what seemed like hours about art, pets, family.......the whole nine yards! If Van & I weren't so tired we could have talked another 2 hours! Sherri is our ice cream partner! We rarely fail to eat ice cream somewhere when we hook up.</div>
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This little barely 5 pounds of energy has been name VINNY. He needed a big name to go with his big ego!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you are able, please reach out & help an animal rescue in your area and if you can't find one, please donate to A Place to Bark--Bernie has several things in the works that will be AWESOME once in place. She is wanting to build a Senior Animal House so she can separate the older dogs from the younger ones to live peacefully until adopted out. Most rescues struggle against tremendous odds yet they go forward to save millions of cats/dogs who will be put to sleep simply because some people don't care or they simply tire of taking care of their animals. Thing is....Animal Control is no place for any living creature. I'll end this with this last comment: SPAY & NEUTER your animals so no unwanted litters will ever happen. If more folks took the time to do just this, there would be fewer unwanted & unloved animals in this world. </span></td></tr>
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Attending Trace Creek Crops provides me 24 solid hours of creating. In July I bought the Graphic 45 paper packs along with all the chipboard pieces, etc. to work on my daughter's Baby/Accomplishment book. I will have pictures put in at random from birth to the present moment.....sort of a celebration of her life accomplishments. The paper pack provides paper for both boy/girl so I'm currently working on my son's mini album as well! A two-fer! Gotta love that! I'm going to add quite a few pages but I'm also going to include a YouTube link for you to actually SEE the album pages and how they work. Lot's of magnets in this album! I might also add that I got carried away with the page designs that the book will be a challenge to fill up with pictures & still be able to close to some degree. If you choose to see the video.....bear with me, it's my second ever but have been getting great advice from some experts in the field on shooting YouTube videos. The next one will not be hand held, I promise! My inspiration for some of the pages (book cover design/envelope pocket pages/some pages themselves) came from Kathy Orta, who is an amazing book maker!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I've added a small pocket to yet add more pictures! Like I'm going to be able to close the book now as it is?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this somewhere on the web & loved it! The triangular piece slides upward to expose little journaling prompts. <br />It closes with a magnetic snap. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again, another kinda hidden pocket page. These small panels open with a tug as magnets keep them closed!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little chipboard tags keep the pages closed until ready to open.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little girl may be married but she'll always be a GOFF to us!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fun is almost ready to begin as I'll get to fill these beautiful pages with snippets of her life.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Couldn't rotate this picture so just turn your head to view. :-) <br />This is the magnetic slid UP to expose journaling prompts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll be finding a baby picture to slide under the oval here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each page has a pocket in which to journal or add extra photos. <br />Since I've gotten this one so full, it'll probably contain journaling. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my simpler pages.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I fussy cut these little paper doll outfits then created a pocket page.</td></tr>
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If you've stayed with me throughout all these pictures & were tempted enough to view the video, God Bless You! As I stated before, I'm currently working on my son's mini album. I hope to have both done by Christmas 2015! I will fill up mostly but leave them room to finish up their life accomplishments as they far out-live me! The Graphic 45 paper pack: Precious Memories is not glittered....I add Stickles glitter where you see the sparkles along with the front page containing Swarovski crystals. Now for my son's book.....not so much bling! ha Have it his way it'd be full of little skeletons! I'd love to see your comments below!!Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-13793733459036306992014-12-17T21:39:00.000-08:002014-12-17T21:39:00.121-08:00ONE Year Anniversary: Dec. 17<div>
Every story begins with: Once Upon a Time.........December 17, 2013/2014</div>
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Oh how to begin this tale.....as this is the 4th time deleting & beginning yet again. Our beautiful little long haired chihuahua, Subria, passed away after 14 loving years of friendship. Sammy, our handsome male dog we've had since he was a pup, mourned Subria death terribly. I never realized just how deep dogs can mourn until I saw it in person. We knew he needed a playmate.</div>
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I had always heard about Bernie Berlin, but never thought I'd actually meet this angel in person. She's uber talented in areas from writing books, beautiful Faberge eggs, Artist Trading Cards, mixed media artist, etc. Like I said, Bernie is uber talented! While at an Art is You Retreat in Nashville I had the pleasure of meeting Bernie and touring her rescue sanctuary, A Place to Bark. As we toured the grounds, met the dogs & cats, saw the medical room, the compassion flowed out of Bernie as she cares & loves on the animals. I knew that day, I would support Bernie in any way I can.</div>
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Shortly after Subria died I contacted Bernie to see about adopting one of her rescues. I checked around our area but couldn't find just the right one to join our family. We didn't want a puppy as we wanted Sammy to have someone to play with right away. After connecting with Bernie (takes a while as she's a very, very busy woman) we drove to meet up with Bernie. At a vets office we met several dogs. Sammy met them as well, after all, it was going to be his playmate so he had a big part in helping pick out a mate. We met several dogs but one stood out above the rest. A funny striped face little girl. She was approx. 4-6 yrs old and would be fully able to handle Sammy at play. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meeting up with Bernie during a vet visit.</td></tr>
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Bernie selected Viva from a high kill animal shelter a day or so before she was to be put to death. She found out later after testing Viva tested positive for heartworms. You see, Bernie doesn't just select healthy young puppies all the time, she saves those who look to her to be saved. This is hard on Bernie's heart, to pick some knowing those she leaves behind will die. But one person can only do so much. It's donations from everyone that add up to pay the vet bills, etc.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viva in my arms for the 2.5 hour drive home.</td></tr>
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Viva was nervous. She was taken away from what she had learned to be home by total strangers. Bernie kept trying to tell me that Viva had this really cute little prairie dog stance...</div>
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Yes!!! Bernie said as she saw this picture of Viva doing just what she said she could do but wouldn't in front of us at the vets office. I might add, she KNOWS this works for so many good tasty treats!</div>
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This little gem is a cuddle bug & a half! It's very hard to get up when this is what you see laying next to you. But alas, we to get up.......with a groan or two (from us both).</div>
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Viva officially is heartworm free! Heartworm can be easily prevented but due to neglect sadly heartworms exist and is a slow death to animals who are not treated. All due to an infected mosquito bite. One preventative tablet once a month is all it takes to prevent this from happening. I don't know what Viva's past was like but dogs, thankfully, live in the present. They are able to forgive the unforgivable in most cases. They love with all their body. Sadly due to animal owners not spay & neutering their dogs/cats, unwanted litters of animals are born to suffer, many times at human hands. I deeply admire people like Bernie Berlin who takes it upon herself to make a DIFFERENCE in the lives of animals who would have been put to death simply because no one cared.</div>
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If you get a chance, please support an animal rescue. They need help badly as most are not funded except by those who care enough to donate. If you would like to donate to "A Place to Bark" please do so. Your donations makes it possible for Bernie to save lives. It's best way we can help.</div>
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From this day until Dec. 31, whatever you donate will be matched! <br />Whether a little or a lot, every amount matters to the lives without a voice.</div>
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I'll love my little rescued Viva & give her the best life possible until her time with us is done. I can't picture a life without this precious creature. Bernie, you have a piece of my heart always.....with every beat of Viva's heart, I thank you. Without YOU it would indeed be a sadder world to live in.</div>
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Ever walk by and see something that reminded you of someone? </div>
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I found three projects I'm currently working on for these friends. </div>
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I'm sure you'll agree when I'm done just WHY I bought these projects. </div>
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Each one will be given to them when I finish. </div>
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Here's a peek at the first one!</div>
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This past weekend I attended a 24 hour crop while in KY. This crop gives me time to: visit old friends, make new friends, eat, listen to a "spot on" devotion put on by Jill Rogers, visit a new store in down town Paducah called: <a href="http://www.ephemerapaducah.com/">Ephemera Paducah</a> (AWESOME MIXED MEDIA MECCA), buy new art tools, try out new techniques with said new tools (cause ONE tool is never enough), and well, lets just face it: SHOP! There were new vendors there this year as well, one of them being: Mia's Madness. Great for the old hard to find items! I found this little project calling my name. I have a dear friend by the name of Roxi Phillips who is a bee keeper for the first time.....thus the name: A Queen is Among Us. When I finish this piece, it will be shipped to Roxi as an art piece in honor of her bees. I might add that her husband, Bob, is very into this new found 'honey' hobby!</div>
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I carefully removed each piece which is cut to perfection; no sanding required. </div>
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The wood is dark and even darker around the cut areas.</div>
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For paint to be seen in it's true vibrant color, <br />I coated each piece with a light coat of white gesso.</div>
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Worked great! The yellow is very bright, mission accomplished!</div>
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Now I have all my pieces painted. I left the arms the natural color of the wood. </div>
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The wings and crown I left painted with white gesso. I added <br /><a href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/sparkles-bonus-pack-gold">KOOL TAK's gold glitter</a> to the doll's upper body and bee masks since I'm <br />not sure yet what I'll be using to finish her up. I didn't glitter the head as I'll be <br />putting a face there later. The wings and crown were glittered with a fine |<br />opalescence glitter......how pretty the pieces sparkle! Me too I might add. <br />Anytime you mess with glitter you usually end up with more on you than <br />on the item you're putting it on.</div>
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Now the puzzle begins. Using E6000 adhesive, the hive is pieced on the doll. </div>
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Arms are fastened with brads and cut down so the brad's back pieces didn't show too much.</div>
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Wings added with <a href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/foam-pads-rolls/3d-foam-316-x-116-thick-x-1-6-yards-clear">KOOL TAK clear 3D foam doubled sided tape</a>. </div>
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What a lovely Queen Bee Roxi makes!<br /></div>
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<br />Now to add the bee mask!</div>
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The Queen Bee is almost complete! <br /> Now to embellish her and make her presentable <br />to her new home. I'll post a picture of the FINAL piece later......</div>
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can't have everyone seeing her done before the Queen Bee herself!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Castle Wall</span></div>
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Architectural structures has always been of interest to me. During my travels abroad while others looked at the obvious, I'm looking at the floor tiles, columns, building structure details, etc. When I saw this stencil by Stencil Girl Products, I knew I had to have it. The following is the step by step tutorial how I created this frame-able piece.<br />
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burlap canvas board<br />
<a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a><br />
spreader<br />
paint brushes (detail, stipple, large bristle)<br />
A stencil from <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">Stencil Girl Product</a><br />
water<br />
Glimmer Mist spray (I used copper)<br />
acrylic paints: I used shades three of brown, cream & black<br />
large non-stick mat<br />
paper towels<br />
sanding block<br />
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Place <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">stencil</a> on burlap canvas board. Place some <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a> on your work surface. </div>
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With your spreader ice your <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">stencil</a> with the<a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm"> Wood Icing</a> being very careful NOT to let your stencil move.</div>
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Totally iced canvas. Carefully lift <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">stencil </a>revealing the beautiful design. Place canvas to the side to dry.</div>
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Immediately wipe down your <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">stencil</a> on your non-stick mat with paper towels. </div>
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This is very important as the <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a> drys fairly quickly and will be almost impossible </div>
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Rinse off any existing <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a> on the<a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm"> stencil</a> with water. Let dry.</div>
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When <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a> is dry, it's time to paint! I usually let my pieces dry overnight.<br />
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Wood Icing drys very hard. In order to knock off all the jagged edges left when removing the <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-9x12-s/1817.htm">stencil,</a> <br />
use your sanding block & sand vigorously. Dust with large brush to remove all debris.<br />
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On your non-stick surface make four puddles of the browns, black and cream paint. To create a blend, I puddle the paint close together and brush on covering the entire surface of the canvas. Castle walls are never just one color but a combination of colors creating an aged appearance. Let dry.</div>
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When your Wood Icing is dry, it's got a rough texture. To bring the Castle Wall to life, it's time to sand the surface of the canvas. Use a little elbow grease to remove the paint from the surface of the <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/wi.htm">Wood Icing</a>.</div>
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When done sanding it's time to get the dust out of nooks & crannies. <br />
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The castle wall didn't pop enough so some detailed shading using <br />
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There are some moments in time I wish I could hold time still. Today was one of those moments. My precious father-in-law is turning 90 years old November 13, 2013. We had a party for him at Barnhill's Buffet House in Jackson. In the private room, 30+ family & friends gathered to celebrate this milestone birthday for James Dewey Goff, Sr. <br />
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This is just a short version of today's birthday celebration. As with all celebrations, some things don't go as planned.....and yes I had a little set back. I used my good camera to take pictures of everyone who attended today's event. But apparently the SD card I used had some corrupt areas on it. I lost 20 precious pictures that I can't possibly replace. I will be asking everyone there if they took pictures in an effort to replace what I lost. Even with this loss.....the event was captured in time and so here goes!</div>
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My neighbor, Stephanie McMurry, goes to visit Mr. Goff once a week to get him out of the room & attend events in Maplewood Nursing Home that he wouldn't ordinarily attend. Steph had to be out of town during Mr. Goff's birthday, but her presence there was felt & her gift to him was a smashing success. As with us all....there are just times when we eat that the food doesn't always hit our mouths.....yes, I said it.....and you know it! haha. In order to have her friend attend his 90th birthday in style, she created a TUX BIB for him to wear. Complete with silk tie & pocket hankie! Thank you Stephanie! You rocked this party!!</div>
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Mr. Goff's Tux Bib caught more than a few spills. haha..... and he was very grateful as he was wearing a new shirt! Mr. Goff was surrounded with his grandchildren & even great grandchildren!<br />
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This family with Mr. Goff is so precious to us. Pat Kirkland....you are a living doll! Her brother & sister, Ricky & Dianne are seen here with Pat's daughter, Georgia. Pat & Georgia drove from Atlanta, GA just for this event....now that just some AWESOME FOLKS!! We love you all.<br />
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Mr. Goff was so fortunate to find love the first time around with Mrs. Willie Mae Tucker. She passed away about 10 years ago..... When JD was in the third grade he grew up with a little girl named Louise. I'd love to hear the whole story! (pssssttt, Pat....when you're ready to tell me, I'm ready to listen!) Ms. Louise's husband passed away too. JD & Louise's paths crossed and a new love formed. You're blessed to find love once.....but twice? Doubly BLESSED! Here JD & Louise shared a kiss (we kids always make a big fuss about them doing this.....to which they will look at us & say we're jealous... :-) ...... This brought tears to more than a few of us in attendance. <br />
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My second sister, Teisa Cambell Womack. Teisa was a valued employee of Goff's Lock & Key for years. She is a precious soul & I count her as one of God's blessings to my life. I love ya girl.</div>
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The tears came on as Teisa & mom (Louise) met & hugged again after so many years apart. Her beautiful daughter Lisa is on the right. Lisa was born when Teisa worked for us and we watched her grow up for awhile. Lisa will be graduating high school May of 2014! Suddenly I'm feeling very old!!<br />
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On the left is my son's girlfriend, Kim Howell......loving this picture of her!</div>
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To the right is my beautiful daughter, Jamie Cantrell......who without her help I couldn't have pulled this event off! </div>
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Another beautiful couple I'd like to thank are Pastors, Linda & Joel Pledge. With their help we were able to transport Mr. Goff to & from this event with such ease. THANK YOU! </div>
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Thank you to all our family who attended and the dear friends who went out of their way to come & support us. We love you all. Thanks to Dawn Lenard for creating the most beautiful cake... it was perfect for the occasion & surpassed my every expectation!</div>
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As I left work Monday evening, there was a "hint" of rain in the air. I usually head home & let the pups out for a little dead end cove investigating but this evening bought about a different adventure.<br />
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Upon arriving home from work, I drive past the yard to see these long jagged lines of dirt pushed up. Yep, you got it......you can't miss the masterpiece of a mole hard at work!<br />
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As IF Sammy didn't realize: the mole trail started WITHIN his fenced in area. Sammy fell down on <b>MOLE PATROL</b>! But now.....as you can see, he's alert and listening intently to any sounds he might hear just under the top layer of dirt. Meanwhile Van goes after a mole trap.....as you don't DARE mess up Van's yard!<br />
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Oh no! Sammy heard something & a diggin' he starts! Now I know the mole does a lot of damage but I couldn't get myself to stop Sammy's DAMAGE! He is a huffing in the hole, biting & tearing at Bermuda grass roots that happen to get in his way. Just above Sammy's head you can see the mole trap Van placed just a few minutes before this picture was taken. Soon the yard, after a Sammy dig, looked like this!<br />
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Sammy ran over to me and then back to the trap. He <i>KNOWS</i> what this trap does and he's anxious to see his part of the catch! I pull the trap out of the ground, complete with mole attached, as Sammy jumps up & bites it several times as if claiming it as HIS catch. He's a proud "hunter" and excited to still be trying to BITE it as we walk over to show Van the catch of the day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">By now I have TWO strutting males!!</span><br />Sammy looks away as if his daddy is stealing the highlight of HIS catch. Sammy's not wild about a camera aimed at him......for that matter, ANYTHING aimed at him!<br /><br />
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By now Van had just finished mowing the yard. He beat the rain! Both take time out to pose for a picture. Here's my two boys!! Both doing their parts to keep the yard looking nice. Only thing that would be better is for Sammy to CATCH the mole before the mole does so much damage! But that's my boy!<br />
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Our monthly Artistic Stampers club always ends their business meetings with a Demo. Tanya Green was on July's demo hostess......and she found this gem. Crepe paper is abundant in most dollar stores and comes in a wide range of colors. In the picture above I've chosen these to begin with.</div>
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Scissors <a href="http://www.westcottbrand.com/titanium-bonded-non-stick-scissors-8-inch-straight">(I always use Westcott Titanium Bonded Non Stick Scissors)</a></div>
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Fan fold into 3" sections until you have a total of 10 sheets folded.<br>You can use 8 sheets but I like a fluffy flower! Either way, both will look marvelous!</div>
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Cut into a m, keeping all papers stacked as shown in picture above.</div>
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Here I have all my petals drying on my non stick craft sheet.</div>
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DRIED and ready for the real fun to begin!<br>Here I've cut my 1" circles and I'm ready to roll!</div>
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Wha LA, first petal done!</div>
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All 5 petals in place.<br>Now repeat with a second layer, alternating your petals over the lower petals.</div>
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Here's a white flower with lavender glitter.</div>
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The center of the flower has a dab of tacky glue in it and topped off with a pretty button.<br>I have THOUSANDS of buttons as I'm sure most of you do too......<br>so get to choosing the perfect flower center!</div>
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A purple button for the center of my white flower.</div>
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My favorite color is TEAL.......so you know I had to make one using my favorite color!</div>
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Another shot of the flowers set a side to let the centers dry.</div>
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I love the way these turned out......each flower has it's own personality! </div>
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Now, should you decide to create your own crepe paper flowers, I'd LOVE to see them!!</div>
Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-59398808673935279682013-07-24T04:31:00.001-07:002013-07-24T04:31:35.675-07:00Diaper Wreath for Baby GraceMy daughter, Jamie Cantrell, and the other Cantrell wives, Amy & Cindy threw a wonderful baby shower for Carmen & Mike Corder last weekend. Here's the expecting couple!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Carmen & Michael Corder</span></div>
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Jamie was made a diaper tiered cake and had lots of diapers left over so to put the remaining diapers to good use I created a Diaper Wreath. Thus the following adventure began. Mind you, I've never created anything with diapers before (other than the artful wrapping of a baby's tush)....so bear with me. I did get the inspiration from Pinterest but added my own little twist.<br />
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Diapers<br /><a href="http://www.beaconadhesives.com/hw/hw_quick.html">Beacon Adhesives Quick Grip</a><br /><a href="http://www.beaconadhesives.com/cgfab.html">Beacon Fabric-Tac</a><br />
Scrap cardboard for wreath base<br />
<a href="http://www.westcottbrand.com/craft-hobby-knife-with-5-assorted-blades-pink">Westcott Craft Hobby knife</a><br />
Pencil<br />
<a href="http://www.westcottbrand.com/titanium-bonded-scissors-pack-of-2-8-inch-straight">Westcott Titanium Bonded Scissors</a><br />
2" wide ribbon in nursery color<br />
1/4" ribbon in contrasting nursery color<br />
2 1/2" ribbon for bow<br />
Wood letter in a size to fit center<br />
Nursery colors to paint wood letter<br />
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With a scrap piece of cardboard: <br />
cut a 24 inch circle with the Westcott Craft Hobby Knife<br />
measure 4" in from outer circle<br />
You will now have a donut looking piece<br />
Along the back of the cardboard circle, use popsicle sticks to reinforce the structure.<br />
Spray with white spray paint, covering edges & popsicle sticks.<br />
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Cut 2" ribbon into 8 inch lengths. Depending on your wreath, you will cut ribbon as you go along.<br />
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Roll diapers (these are number threes) tightly as shown above.</div>
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Wrap diaper with ribbon and apply Beacon Fabric adhesive, close ribbon over adhesive, hold for a few seconds, repeat until you have enough rolled diapers to cover the cardboard wreath.<br />
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Keep going......make sure both ends of the diapers are tucked neatly. You can see I haven't tucked the green above in yet.<br />
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Here you can see the cardboard wreath with all the little rolled up diapers.<br />
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Ok, so the directions I read said to cut the wreath 13 1/2" but I strayed thinking it was too small & made it 24 inches.......this makes for a LARGE wreath! So if you don't need a huge one.......stick with a smaller diameter. Here these rolled up diapers are lining up well. Line up the diapers on the wreath and adhere with Beacon's Quick Grip one at a time creating a tight fit.<br />
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With the dark pink 1/4" ribbon, adhere end to the back and wrap one way in a diagonal all the away around the wreath from the outside diameter, coming up from the center hole. When you get to the end, begin wrapping the opposite direction as shown below.<br />
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Now the wreath is literally beginning to POP with the contrasting color in place.<br />
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Here is the wreath with all the diapers attached, ribbons wrapped and ends tucked in neatly. I love personalizing just about everything I make, this was no different. Carmen & Mike have chosen the name "Grace" for their baby, so out to Hobby Lobby I go to get a letter G. Little did I know that names beginning with a G was in so high a demand! I found this frilly G hanging on the E peg.......so it went into my buggy in a flash & eyed everyone who got close in case they even thought of taking that G out of my buggy! :-) <br />
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I painted the G with a light pink then using a hot pink to set the edges off and to add further contrast.<br />
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I created a bow using 2 1/2 inch sparkly hot pink wired ribbon. In order to hang the G, Van thought of gluing the ribbon horizontally. Vertically would have caused a dilemma when hanging......so horizontal it was. I adhered the G on with Quick Grip. When dried, I carefully cut the ribbon out from the inside area as not to interfere with the beautiful lines of the G.<br />
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Here the diaper wreath is completed & hanging on the door at the baby shower. <br />
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The new momma sent me this picture Saturday as it's the first wall decoration in baby Grace's room!<br />
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I must say it looks pretty on the wall in the nursery! I believe the only thing I'd do different next time is to made the wreath smaller. 24 inches was a tad too large......<br />
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Of course I had to design a baby card to fit the occasion.....so here's a cute diaper card I found on the internet. I couldn't resist!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this post.......leave a comment! I'd love to hear from you!Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-36000259354365139892013-07-21T07:14:00.001-07:002013-07-21T07:14:39.046-07:00To Paint or Not to PaintI was asked by a an employee at work if I could paint the names of a newly married couple on a large canvas painting in a nice font. Of course wanting to help him out I said "yes". When he brought me the canvas print....it was huge! What if I messed this up? There wasn't much of a way to recover if I slipped up. Needless to say I was sweating bullets on this task.<br />
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To help reduce the "mistake" factor, I looked through thousands of fonts before settling on the one I used. Printed it off on copy paper, used a craft knife to carefully cut out each letter & number. Put the paper on the canvas and colored in with pencil the exposed areas. Removed stencil, backed away from the canvas to check for centering & leveling of the letters. I was pleased.<br />
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Placing a book beneath the canvas I carefully painted the penciled areas with black paint. This was very nerve wracking! Hard to cover up a black mark on such a white area! I keep on, needing an assistant to wipe the perspiration from my face as I carefully leaned over the canvas to finish what I had started. </div>
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Slowly I crept.....uh, painted. Wipe please!!!<br />
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Whew! I finished without a mishap!<br />
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Ta Da! Finis! My customer was pleased as punch that something they bought was personalized to make it extra special for the newly married couple. This piece was to be placed over the couch in their living room as a focal point. <br />
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After a heavy rain last night the blueberry bushes were full of water so needless to say I had a natural shower while picking those blue gems! Picking was just a tad slower this morning with my left hand having gone through surgery on Wednesday.......but those blueberries wait for no one! They gotta be picked & picked they got before the sun peeked it's hot head out from behind the scattered clouds.<br />
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Just after picking this is what I get. Ok now, I know you see some pinkies in this batch but a night spread on a paper box lid, they ripen right up! When the blueberries are wet, it's hard to tell which ones are pure blue.......but if I don't pick them the birds will!<br />
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This morning while picking blueberries cars drove up & down the street. You got it, a neighborhood yard sale! Thank goodness they didn't look to close at what I was doing......cause it wasn't pretty! I don't dress to impress when picking blueberries. haha My neighbors across the street were hard at work selling their wares........so I decided to cook up a little treat for them. <br />
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Blueberry muffins sounded easy & oh so good at that moment......so off I went into the kitchen. Now most folks think I can't cook.......but I keep them fooled!<br />
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Into the batter the blueberries went. My they looked so good! Of course I put more blueberries in that the recipe called for. :-) Getting muffin papers out, I got the batter all dished out evenly into each muffin tin. <br />
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To the above picture I added a pat of butter and trotted over to Robert & Linda's house where they were hard at work selling items at their yard sale. I went in the front door and surprised Linda with the blueberry goodies. <br />
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The best part of raising organic blueberries is sharing them with my friends!Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-55107455149618660822013-03-11T08:31:00.001-07:002013-03-11T08:31:10.340-07:00April: Art is YOU RetreatEver been in a creative funk? One of those that seem to linger on? My creative muse took an extended "vacation" of sorts. While I've been creating digitally, knitting a few scarves (that sell faster than I can knit them), and creating little in my studio.......I've not much to share. But there is HOPE ahead of me!<br />
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I've been dabbling in the metal arts so I've signed up for two classes with Richard Salley who can teach me more about this passion of mine with metal. The locket is simply lovely. I plan on taking an old photo of my mom & dad just after they got married to put in mine. I love the rustic look of his creations......<br />
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Then to jump out of my comfort zone, I signed up for a two day class with an artist I've admired for years, Mary Beth Shaw. Granted I've created canvas works before in the past and they are never "normal" as painting on canvases go, so Mary Beth's work is just up my canvas alley. <br />
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I'll be sure to post my class examples when completed! The countdown is ON.......April, come on down!<br />
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Forgive my non posting as of late! We (girlfriend: Debbie Clark, brother: Ugly -Dan Barrett and of course my husband Van, travel over 4000 miles to the green isles: Ireland. Landing in Dublin, having some wonderful friends: James Lynch & Angela Chaney greet us at the airport with a huge bouquet of flowers for Deb & I......what a wonderful start to a beautiful vacation. </div>
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How do you say Thank You to my friends for taking precious time from their daily lives to show us all true Irish hospitality? I created a special book in which I tucked in snippets of our time together as well as some pictures of their past. Since Angela hasn't seen the book yet (I had forgotten to pack it when I left home-----thus I was able to really finish it!) I don't want to give too much away. Here are just a few pages out of this little book full of tuck ins & pull outs. A simple thank you wasn't enough, so here's a thank you gift straight from the heart. The ribbons haven't been added to the book rings yet.</div>
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Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-84713306338478287102012-08-06T07:47:00.000-07:002012-08-06T07:50:02.485-07:00Back to School!This month's Designer Craft Blog Hop theme is all about going back to school! On the button to the right on my blog has all kinds of other crafts to celecebrate going back to school in style.<br />
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<br />I designed my project USING back to school items. Using a clear glass vase, I cut 9 plastic rulers to fit around the vase. Alternating 3 different colors and using colored pencils between each seam, all items were glued on using Beacon's Quick Grip. Tape measure ribbon was wrapped around the bottom finishing off the back to school look any student would love to display on their home school desk!<br />
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Make sure to check out the other school designs but clicking on the Desginers Craft Blog Hop button to the right.Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-22984773350712380792012-07-27T07:04:00.000-07:002012-07-27T07:08:20.575-07:00Creativity at WorkDate set, plane tickets bought for a wonderful trip to Ireland, I suddenly feel stressed!!<br />
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A year ago I began three projects for three special friends in Ireland. Would you believe I've not finished with them? Off the back burner they come......to be FINISHED before our trip so I can hand them over personally. Still so much to do......in so little time. It's a good thing I work really well under pressure!<br />
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That being said, my creative muse kicked in last night. But did I work on those three projects listed above?<br />
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Working with <a href="http://impressart.com/">ImpressArt</a> is a pure joy! Above is the hammer, steel block, metal stamp, and of course some brass to stamp on. <br />
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Next comes out the <a href="http://www.artisticwire.com/Wire-Assortments-s/1843.htm">Artistic Wire</a>, my <a href="http://www.beadalon.com/Toolkit.asp">Beadstrom 4-Piece Tool Kit from Beadalon tools</a>, ear wires, jump rings, assorted back beads, and head pins..........and you have the beginnings to some awesome earrings!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Ankh:</em></span></strong> With the <a href="http://impressart.com/">ImpressArt</a> metal stamp, I stamped the brass strips. The Euro tool was used to punch the holes at the top & bottom of the strips. After being stamped, the brass was colored with a black sharpie. This fills in the little stamped images so they stand out. Next, using an artist pencil eraser, I erased all the sharpie ink off the surface metal. Added some bead dangles......wha la!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>The Nile:</em></strong></span> Once I completed one set.......I just HAD to create another! Different of course! Here is the same technique used minus the bead dangles. The pictures do not do these pieces justice!<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Exile:</span></strong></em> Changing up just a bit, I used brass wire on these next two pieces. Here I used brass wire to wrap and square beads. Loved the way these turned out!<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Boadisea:</span></em></strong> Same wire wrap technique but with flat round beads at the bottom, round beads at the top, and a brass bead with a black center. <br />
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Now, BACK to the three Ireland projects!! Time is short and the work will be long. A labor of love to be sure!Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-53181886466130756912012-07-20T14:46:00.001-07:002012-07-20T14:46:40.834-07:00The Movement Begins<div style="text-align: center;">
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After a wonderful vacationn in Italy visiting my sister & her family, I wanted to create something special to hold my most favorite memories. I cut davey book board (6"x9") and adhered handmade paper to the front & back covers. The inside pages are different weights and colors to create a fun & playful journal. I had kept a daily journal while in Italy so those daily notes were re-written inside. Nestled in between the pages are 6"x9" envelopes to tuck my saved treasure in. Pictures of our trip grace the pages, thus bringing back instant happiness.<br />
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As we finalize another trip abroad, this time to Ireland, I'm working on a special journal to record the details of the daily events as they happen. I've yet to figure out just how to create this new journal but when I do, I'll be sure to post it here!<br />
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You will notice here some reddish blueberries. When the dew is on them it's hard to tell if they are blue or not. After picking blueberries, the berries are spread out in cardboard box lids for a day, then transferred to paper lunch bags in 2-3 cups servings to give to family & friends.</div>
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With the summer season beginning to peek around the corner, people are uncovering their grills that will soon be putting out wonderful smells of BBQ chicken, pork chops, burgers along with grilled veggies! Out comes the blanket to cover up the grass or a tablecloth to cover the wooden table top, and finally a picnic basket bursting forth with it's hidden bounty. Bottled water, iced tea/fruit teas to top off the whole scene. </div>
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Using two kinds of burlap, tan & off white, I created this rustic table setting. A mat cut into a rectangle lined an inch from four sides with metallic threads to add a sparkle. A Sizzix die was used to cut out the flowers, layered and attached to the mat with brads. One large layered flower in the bottom right hand corner, with three little flowers that appear to be floating in the right hand top corner. To sit your beverage on: a stencil was used to lay over the cork, sprayed with brown die. Wooden knife, fork & spoon wrapped with burlap & twine, topped off with a small seashell. The napkin is a square, off-white piece of burlap, gathered in the center, wrapped with twine & layered flowers. When the places are set, this makes an awesome display!</div>Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-64342798194417646192012-05-12T23:17:00.000-07:002012-05-12T23:17:31.237-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I selected the butterfly blank to begin the necklace since she loves butterflies. The heart metal stamp made subtle LOVE impressions on the wings & body of the butterfly. I've gotta add, that I LOVE this little one pound hammer! The short handle makes easier to hit the "mark".<br />
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The Stamp Straight Tape used to make stamping a breeze.</div>
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And now.......Mom's one of a kind necklace is complete!</div>
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ImpressArt Alphabet Stamp Set, Ballroom Boogie, lowercase <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6849378606952724786#editor/target=post;postID=6434279819441764619">SC137-3MM</a><br />
Butterfly-brass <a href="http://impressart.com/stamping-blanks-2.htm">IAD12142</a><br />
Pendant w/ Border & Ring-copper <a href="http://impressart.com/stamping-blanks-2.htm">IAD12243</a><br />
Offset Washer-brass <a href="http://impressart.com/stamping-blanks-3.htm">IAD12258</a><br />
ImpressArt Metal Stamping Hammer <a href="http://impressart.com/metal-stamping-hammer.htm">SC711</a><br />
ImpressArt <a href="http://www.pjtooljewelry.com/bench-blocks.aspx">Steel Stamping Block</a> <br />
Two Hole Punch <a href="http://impressart.com/2hole-punch.htm">ST42-116332</a><br />
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape <a href="http://impressart.com/stamp-straight.htm">BC21-1520</a><br />
Sharpie Marker<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M51tCfRoXjCTjP9pBl4dSX0qrF8iiz7mkl-QwI9tUYffV_vNu1eohWeXiSI8vZhis4-Kt19OmWPAETDecJoM5kEv0ceqhfhThexBscSPO6UglHvkWMJmkRVuivgnDcQBsSpO-XPRWibc/s1600/bracelet+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M51tCfRoXjCTjP9pBl4dSX0qrF8iiz7mkl-QwI9tUYffV_vNu1eohWeXiSI8vZhis4-Kt19OmWPAETDecJoM5kEv0ceqhfhThexBscSPO6UglHvkWMJmkRVuivgnDcQBsSpO-XPRWibc/s320/bracelet+2.jpg" width="320" /></a>This simple wooden bangle was turned into an amazing mixed media piece to be treasured for years to come. </div>
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Items needed for this project:<br />
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egg shells (cleaned/membrane removed/dried)<br />
acrylic paint: lavender<br />
Aleene's Tacky Glue<br />
Mod Podge, high gloss<br />
alcohol inks (purple, red, yellow--shown here)<br />
Alcohol<br />
Emery board<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTJVWo8KY5RWykdaLbb900U88Q7dXLHBftDYlfIPO5XzufmUtO-JhC67DhbqSM3-RWam6TvTKUgLH5DeRk74zGJLM8lYE3shp6eGT6FztBS_0-vYJYhpl0JBuMRELp7EUdJz6DCZanAp-/s1600/bracelet+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTJVWo8KY5RWykdaLbb900U88Q7dXLHBftDYlfIPO5XzufmUtO-JhC67DhbqSM3-RWam6TvTKUgLH5DeRk74zGJLM8lYE3shp6eGT6FztBS_0-vYJYhpl0JBuMRELp7EUdJz6DCZanAp-/s320/bracelet+1.jpg" width="320" /></a>• Paint bangle with lavender paint. Dry</div>
• Spread thin layer of glue around outer bangle,<br />
working in small areas at a time.<br />
• Picking up pieces of egg shells, layer on top<br />
of glue, smashing egg shell to break.<br />
Continue until bangle is covered. Let dry.<br />
• Holding alcohol bottle & let drops fall onto the <br />
egg shell pieces. Alcohol will spread & fill in<br />
the cracks.<br />
• When inked as desired, use a Q-tip dipped in<br />
alcohol to spread color to any white egg shell<br />
showing. Let dry.<br />
• Use the emery board to smooth the edges of <br />
the bangle.<br />
• Coat with Mod Podge. Dry<br />
ENJOY!!<br />
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<br /></div>Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6849378606952724786.post-42097318253595824682012-05-06T18:06:00.000-07:002012-05-06T18:06:50.629-07:00Whistle While You WorkI wanted to create something to brighten up my desk at work and I found just the thing! Recycling a Pringles can turned into the perfect vase to hold flowers. <a href="http://www.duetica.com/">Duetica's</a> Whistle font was chosen for the words layered upon scrapbook paper then embellished with crystals and some beautiful ribbon. Enjoy!<br />
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Tonight's project for the Artistic Stampers of Jackson was learning how to make <span style="font-size: large;">Burlap Roses</span>. I taught a full class and each artist had their roses pinned to their shirts/jackets before they left the building!<br />
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I had prepped the burlap before the meeting by soaking 5" wide strips of burlap in white craft glue diluted with water; squeezed out; hung up to dry.<br />
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Brought my Big Shot and the <a href="http://www.sizzix.com/product/656211/sizzix-originals-die-flower-layers-5">Sizzix's die Layered Flowers #5</a><br />
<a href="http://www.westcottbrand.com/">Westcott Scissors</a><br />
Hot glue gun<br />
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3 large flowers cut from the die on the Big Shot machine<br />
Each cut according to pattern provided in class, glue layers, curl rose petals, add a pin back and each artist wore their Burlap Roses home!<br />
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Just love it when a class goes this smooth!<br />Subriagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682689735747369485noreply@blogger.com0