Archive for November, 2008
Mixed Media Monday: The Little Book of Hope
Two fun challenges in a row!! I really liked this week’s challenge. I originally was going to do a more traditional ornament. But, I was so taken by my class last week with Kelly last week and all that has happened this month; I decided to do a Little Book of Hope.
I picked some [...]
Sunday Postcard Art: The Geisha’s Hat
This is my first time posting to Sunday Postcard Art. I found the site several months ago, but just never could get it together. So I was bound and determined to post this weekend. And although it is late on Sunday, I am going to do it.
I loved the idea of a hat and [...]
Mixed Media Monday
I have missed posting in Mixed Media Monday. So, while I was in Kelly Kilmer’s class this weekend, I worked on my submission. I created a journal page in my new Fukoro Toji we made during class. At first, I was really spun up with doing something anatomical based on the description. Then it occurred [...]
Read More..>>The Release of Peace: The Block
I have had one of the best weekends, outside of the Obama Rally a few weeks ago. It was great. I took three classes from Kelly Kilmer. I mentioned her earlier this week. She teaches awesome, creative, innovative classes all around journal making and journaling. She has been published several times and teaches all over [...]
Read More..>>My Show on 11.7.08
Tomorrow, I will have my art show at the Artists’ Nook in Bellvue, Co. And I will also have work in the adjoining Fine Antiques Store owned by the awesome Bev Perina. I honestly can’t wait for the show. I am not sure how many folks will show up. But whatever happens I will be [...]
Read More..>>Lucy Mae
I dedicate this post to my mother. Lucy Mae was born the day the stock market crashed in 1929. She still recalls growing up in the segregated south quite vividly. She remembers going to segregated schools and having to step off the sidewalk when a white person would be coming down the sidewalk. Her grandmother [...]
Read More..>>What an Amazing Day!!!
Who would think that 10 days, we would see the next President of the United States of America? Today will be one of the most memorable days of our lives. My father called me and said he never thought he would live to see this day. He and my mother were not able to vote [...]
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