tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22171621114177005362023-11-16T01:32:03.569-06:00paint-n-threadI paint it or sew it. All for the love of creativity.terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-11100385494066626742011-06-17T19:50:00.001-05:002011-06-17T19:52:08.914-05:00Gluing and SewingThe weather is extremely HOT around here with temps over 100 almost every day and the wind is intense. I think we are living in a convection oven.  With that said, you will know why I am secluded in my house with the AC unit running at warp speed.  There have been several projects passing over the work table recently.  The art dept. and the sewing dept. have been open, often at theterrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-87594732182294850302011-06-03T13:52:00.001-05:002011-06-03T13:52:48.335-05:00Upcycled ARtHello y’all,  I have pulled out my art dept. this week.  I repurposed a pencil drawing of a windmill drawn many years ago.  It became the basis of this journal page.  I collaged layers from my stash and I loved the tractor from an old ag magazine.  It was a line drawing that was just screaming “Color Me Now”.   I just love everything Texas and this is my tributeterrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-65006002680108160012011-05-02T22:53:00.001-05:002011-05-02T22:53:40.806-05:00Art from AfarFrom the far reaches of the world to my wee mailbox came another piece of art.  My latest ATC to arrive came from Margaret Hetebry in West Australia.  Is that like West Texas?  She did mention they are still in winter where she is and it has been very cold here the last couple of days….I think that makes us alike.  This card was all embroidered and rich in beautiful texture.terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-69715938844473814362011-05-01T13:01:00.001-05:002011-05-01T13:01:17.940-05:00Sale CountdownI have made huge headway in the studio dept.  I had to quit ripping out and start cleaning this week.  I am now setting up for a clearance sale on Saturday.  I had to rip out the shelves one board at a time from the wall to the right.  Oh Me Oh My, what a project that was pulling 4 and 5” nails from 2x4’s.  Those shelves were almost tornado proof the way they had been terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-87689329664805458792011-04-27T17:22:00.001-05:002011-04-27T17:22:20.345-05:00Blog watchingYou MUST jump over to INK STAINS to check out an awesome giveaway she is having.   I do believe you would enjoy perusing her blog if you like to learn art techniques.  She is a consistent and interesting blogger and you’ll enjoy checking out her older posts.  I’ll take a couple of additional pointers in the consistency department.  I can say I am fairly consistent every terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-90413360869102944102011-04-21T19:14:00.001-05:002011-04-21T19:14:21.671-05:00Easter ATC’sI uncovered more goodies from the mailbox.  Woot Woot.  These three ATC’s were traded through Christian Paper Artists Group.  Each one is so unique and perfect for this special holiday. The cards I created were duplicates of some vintage post cards I have and I reduced them for the ATC’s.  These chicks and eggs just represent new beginnings and rebirth.  I just love the terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-70376171557819027312011-04-20T11:00:00.000-05:002011-04-20T22:04:45.406-05:00Spring ATC’s It is a summery kind of Christmas when you get this kind of goodness in the mailbox.  The Spring ATC swap I joined at The Art of Altering is a swap with 3 other people.  My first exchange has arrived and what a fun surprise to unwrap this card from a LOT of fringy yarn. After all the reveal, here is this adorable bird and nest from Dawn Burrows.  Hop on over to her blog to terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-33858921180452617272011-04-16T11:54:00.003-05:002011-04-16T12:32:11.455-05:00UpcyclingOk everyone...it was midnight and the creative bug attacked me. I had no defenses and had to succumb. Why, oh why didn't I go to bed earlier??!! The trek to the fabric stash uncovered an old dirndl skirt from the 60's/70's. It was quite a classic to be sure and made of upholstery fabric!! My dear grandmother used to scavange the thrift stores for old fabrics to use in her own projects. I brought terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-88258712056450953392011-02-22T16:28:00.001-06:002011-02-22T16:28:48.981-06:00Love in the P O boxHowdy.  I have been busy, busy.  The sweat shop closed temporarily so the jewelry shop could open.  You DO understand this involves clearing my work table from one crisis and preparing for the next disaster.  I never seem to work neatly and must have all my inspiration scattered about. I posted the jewelry that I and my BFF, Heather put together over on Sassy Tumbleweed. terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-7079898870713827512011-01-26T21:40:00.001-06:002011-01-26T21:40:24.712-06:00WallflowersThe paint has been flying again and the flowers were grown onto the wall.  I just freehanded the vines and blooms onto the wall to mimic the window fabrics.  The opposite end of the wall has a balance flower a bit higher on the wall.  I like it and when the art is hung up, I think it will all blend in quite well.  I just haven’t decided which art to go with.  In our terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-72501651123466197652011-01-18T09:33:00.001-06:002011-01-18T09:33:16.708-06:00Windows + FabricQuick Update: The walls are painted and almost complete.  I now see more floor than NOT.  My windows are now covered! YaY!  It is so much warmer and that is more comfy for sure when it has been dipping into the ‘teens at night!  Brrrr  I just gathered these panels on a rod because I preferred the flowing soft look of this fabric.  I will be making a cornice for thisterrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-50676069700332677402011-01-13T20:38:00.001-06:002011-01-13T20:38:34.264-06:00Art and ArmoiresThe month of January is appropriately assigned Snow and/or white for the Blissful ATC swap.  I have received my ATC for the month of January from partner Karla Jackson.  The rose applique is covered in snow.  I love it.  Thank you Karla! I have just put mine in the mail to her and I just concentrated on SNOW.  We haven’t had any yet around here and so this is our token terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-64698686812779900362011-01-07T14:03:00.001-06:002011-01-07T14:03:35.046-06:00New Year, New ColorI have now prepped and primed the accent wall.  I am so excited about this new color of blue in this room.  I couldn’t even wait for the second coat to take a pic and share.  In the right light, it has the dusty turquoise I was hoping for.  I installed some new daylight fluorescents and it throws off the colors in here.  A change will remedy that problem after all the terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-66022238392648873842011-01-04T20:43:00.001-06:002011-01-04T20:43:55.835-06:00Holy CowHappy New Year to everyone!  We had a very quiet day that included a LOT of football.  It was the calm before the storm so to speak.  I’ve had it in my mind to repaint our guest room/sweat shop.  The sheer volume of items in this single room had kept me at bay for quite some time, actually a few years!!  Ugh, the thought of moving out the stuff just to make room for a terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-31923115550228896002010-12-24T23:11:00.001-06:002010-12-24T23:11:55.727-06:00Merry Christmas to you!!I hope you all have a wonderful weekend with your families.  This is truly a season to be thankful for all our blessings and give the glory to God. Be careful in your travels and I’ll chit chat with you all after the time spent with family. terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-65069076107805707642010-12-22T23:37:00.001-06:002010-12-22T23:37:42.755-06:00Christmas Village ViewsMany, many moons ago……I began to collect these little house ornaments.  I started the series and here it is 27 years later and the collection is still building. This little house is the first one to create this monster of a collection. I love all the little details. Along the way I have added a few items that weren’t part of the official collection but lent a special touch to the terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-31279697613375952322010-12-19T10:48:00.000-06:002010-12-19T10:53:06.184-06:00Sweat Shop SpecialsI have been especially blessed this past month to create window treatments for friends and therefore less time to piddle on the pc.  It’s catch up time here and I’ll give you a little sneak peek into my projects. This  one was an oriental theme.  The obi idea took shape and there was the most luscious silk chinese toile and red silk to work with ……. yummy stuff! My friend has a terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-15653067483062137502010-12-18T12:34:00.001-06:002010-12-18T12:49:09.620-06:00Small Tokens of ArtIt’s been all a tizzy around here and I am starting to catch up to myself finally.  I must share my latest ATC trades with you all.  If you enjoy creating ATC’s, go check out Blissful Art Swap.  It is a great venue to get your creativity on. This one was a November gift.  The theme was our choice and I love the mom cooking up goodies. It was created by Sonya. The month of terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-58708380220388615532010-11-22T21:23:00.001-06:002010-11-22T21:23:09.279-06:00Happy Turkey Day I’ve been absent again from my own blog and I have been missing y’all.  This week I’m sending out Thanks to all my followers, friends and lurkers.  Time for reflection and appreciation for all the gifts our LORD has given us and the opportunity to pursue them. I hope to be caught up from doing this…. I love the textured fabric we used for the panels.  I’m thinking this would terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-28795264217109221842010-10-31T19:07:00.001-05:002010-10-31T19:07:18.187-05:00BwaaHaaHaaHappy Halloween to all the little (and BIG) tricksters.  All the porch decorations are prepped and the lights are on waiting on our 6 little goblins.  That seems to be our average over the years out here in the sticks.  But, I am happy to see all their little painted faces and adorable costumes. I joined Blissful Art Swap and each month we have a different theme and partner. terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-91440629423317978562010-10-27T18:31:00.001-05:002010-10-27T18:34:07.460-05:00Old Dresser RedoI have been working on a new project these last 2 days.  I luv, luv, luv repainting old furniture and I haven’t been able to do this in quite a while.   So I have paint on my newly manicured nails and it is NO problem man!! I always forget to take the ‘before’ picture.  I hate when that happens.  I did nab a pic after I had sanded the drawer fronts and top. I put on aterrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-48491432025426327852010-10-13T22:49:00.001-05:002010-10-13T22:51:08.204-05:00Pumpkins in my Punkin CapitalThis year I have pulled out all my Pumpkins and I think they have begun to take over.  My DH’s favorites are the ones that hold candy.  As much as I planned ahead I still missed Spooky Mondays….yet again!  I set this up to post automatically and the goblins take over and keep it from happening!  I hate when that happens. My entry table with the purple glitter candelabra&#terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-74451801967173382472010-10-05T15:09:00.001-05:002010-10-05T15:09:51.926-05:00Elegant pumpkinI couldn’t resist transforming one of my forlorn pumpkins when I saw THIS !  I loved the look and I didn’t have the adorable flower, cute stamp, or the gorgeous napkin, but I forged ahead anyway!  I did have a luscious black and white swirly napkin that I had been holding back for the perfect project.  So, that was a GO in my book. This is my forlorn pumpkin that had seen better terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-76449026096966113092010-10-04T19:36:00.001-05:002010-10-04T19:36:50.652-05:00Witch AlertCome in if you dare…the witches moved in today.  This one has hit one too many trees I think.  She is hanging out with her other witchy friends. This gal has collected her eye of newt and feathers of night owls. This happy witch has no worries with her cauldron nearby. With all the new occupants flying in, you’ll have to stop in next week to see all the gifts terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217162111417700536.post-5826877623051218922010-09-29T22:21:00.001-05:002010-09-29T22:21:30.103-05:00Thanks for the votes and good wishesI was shamefully begging for votes here.  Well, the votes were counted and it became obvious that Dee Dee stuffed the ballot box and maybe pay offs?  hmm, OH, that was me!  sorry for any incriminations.  Just funning!  She made a really cute box container for her ATC’s. Congrats to her and her clever idea! I appreciate my followers and voters.  Y’all are the terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09079796968746040629noreply@blogger.com0