tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269790642024-03-14T02:35:23.334-05:00ARTkissedOriginal, eclectic, artMaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-91511443800963222872022-05-11T01:01:00.008-05:002022-05-11T01:41:49.274-05:00May 10th.. and Spring has finally arrived. The air is warm and leaves are back on the trees. FINALLY!<div><br /><div> I'm still working (my "real job") from home it's been 2 years now. I never expected I'd be working from home this long, But I've settled in, and it's normal now. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>I've been in such a creative mood, since the beginning of the year, and so I decided I wanted to do another Art & Craft Show. My sister Susan and I did the 2 day "Avant Garde Art & Craft Show" We did it back in November of 2018, and had a great time. This time In April, was even better, and this time we had side by side tables, instead of sharing one. We had so much fun! No surprise that everyone loved her amazing collages, awesome paintings, and beautiful bracelets. </div><div> I was happy with my display and felt good about the new pieces. Once again I offered Paper Clay bowls, made from shredded Junk mail. People didn't "get it" right away, but once I showed them some photos of the process, they loved the concept, couldn't believe they were made from Junk mail and said it was so "clever" and loved that I recycled!</div><div><br /></div><div> I made about 14 new pieces, trying something different this time. To decorate the pieces, I used paper towels that I painted with watercolors, dried them, then cut them into strips and collaged the strips to the paper clay pieces. I loved the way they came out. But like always, that self-doubt creeped up on me... and I went from "I love them! I'm so clever! people will love these.. to "<b>OMG</b>... this is soo stupid.. and weird.. and no one will want this crap!"...yeah.. like that. </div><div>Well, to my great surprise, the new pieces were a hit! I sold 12 of the 14 new pieces. Yay me!</div><div>Now I'm pumped, and want to make MORE! and do another show.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here, are some photos from the creative process, and the show. </div><div>Also a <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #10c4c7;">BIG </span></b></span><b><span style="color: #10c4c7; font-size: large;">THANK YOU</span> </b>to my kids, family and friends that came by, and for all the love and encouragement! <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><b>I LOVE YOU!!</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>.......... 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Daughter Bianca with her Mom Allison xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkYoTDkbsic9gPHfCGJMlOCR33EQHfAbLiqrnJmcDZezZz_nThfBgfA6zX1Li62fb5QSvZ_OY7fQ-UoVN7iATuyXzalSbpfoampyr0BdDjIqIgVAnJu-nTZbtnno6wS3_31Rd81_Vu5K8xv-7QJNrVXiZHyKF2UdDUqREwPeIMkgtYmkNgg/s2048/280375808_10160688913174897_854107721198648202_n%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkYoTDkbsic9gPHfCGJMlOCR33EQHfAbLiqrnJmcDZezZz_nThfBgfA6zX1Li62fb5QSvZ_OY7fQ-UoVN7iATuyXzalSbpfoampyr0BdDjIqIgVAnJu-nTZbtnno6wS3_31Rd81_Vu5K8xv-7QJNrVXiZHyKF2UdDUqREwPeIMkgtYmkNgg/w360-h640/280375808_10160688913174897_854107721198648202_n%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Grandbabies: Liam and Sister Bianca xo</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgZdKvFSVQKzsMsGMwO7JNpZZX8BcJctWJi_IUp6Dhm11vmCshTqMVtwC9CPlypI4KaFyQeVFqSk5d4ghvDKraq-WfMxjXuZjEmu4aU-pn_EK52PthItGyuB_T2WZAMtdewgjn4VXhpzIPRIc6bHu-iMd8YIF70MjUYxij7C_7U-rMCzQVQ/s1600/280535489_10160688923259897_4989611433640554022_n%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgZdKvFSVQKzsMsGMwO7JNpZZX8BcJctWJi_IUp6Dhm11vmCshTqMVtwC9CPlypI4KaFyQeVFqSk5d4ghvDKraq-WfMxjXuZjEmu4aU-pn_EK52PthItGyuB_T2WZAMtdewgjn4VXhpzIPRIc6bHu-iMd8YIF70MjUYxij7C_7U-rMCzQVQ/w640-h360/280535489_10160688923259897_4989611433640554022_n%20-%20Copy%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sister Susan and her gorgeous collages and paintings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_yvE73WcKl8nfLfFKHbaMz3YS3bx681Y_q4T0Lyt_BnDzLpWgjtg_o5XPZtnhwb9oX1InGXzLG4FruBFHiZjTZ7GWoRQ9SkaTB8OEqe_G6heV54ziMc3VLmQKJAcwRhAgD8J-sSfKGtvqGMp02jCB-pWTbEF3crfvMeqY0-fCMMkMwuK_w/s5312/20220409_100523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5312" data-original-width="2988" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_yvE73WcKl8nfLfFKHbaMz3YS3bx681Y_q4T0Lyt_BnDzLpWgjtg_o5XPZtnhwb9oX1InGXzLG4FruBFHiZjTZ7GWoRQ9SkaTB8OEqe_G6heV54ziMc3VLmQKJAcwRhAgD8J-sSfKGtvqGMp02jCB-pWTbEF3crfvMeqY0-fCMMkMwuK_w/w360-h640/20220409_100523.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikB4pRAHH6EqdvHluAJzyjqQ9uk0IfMv4VjICBCM8vYYrkqnjqfXWxJjqLDFUOBUL6HnVJAkn_EVvdaUwx7wA8RJf6p00bIl1tdDyvsDfA1ERZuk1Z8ZMzBEsV1MreZ8kcUUBIKZQBTUOQIjPg38DzPJLBIBqUD9Lu0u9BeZ7WJCvRS-tZLQ/s1600/279899311_10160688923114897_6470733831973952046_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikB4pRAHH6EqdvHluAJzyjqQ9uk0IfMv4VjICBCM8vYYrkqnjqfXWxJjqLDFUOBUL6HnVJAkn_EVvdaUwx7wA8RJf6p00bIl1tdDyvsDfA1ERZuk1Z8ZMzBEsV1MreZ8kcUUBIKZQBTUOQIjPg38DzPJLBIBqUD9Lu0u9BeZ7WJCvRS-tZLQ/s320/279899311_10160688923114897_6470733831973952046_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me and my Sister Susan! 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>MaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-31791482410283917342021-07-05T00:49:00.002-05:002021-07-05T01:07:32.853-05:00Eating an Elephant<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do you eat an Elephant?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One bite at a time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That.... is my new favorite saying. It's also my new mantra.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've lived in my apartment, for 13 years now. To say that my artroom had gotten </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">out of control, is an understatement. Stuff and stuff and MORE STUFF. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oh.. and some stuff on top of that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've never been a "put it back when you're done with it."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm more of a "I'll do it later" kinda girl. You'd think I'd learn by now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even convinced myself, that it's okay if my artroom is messy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm busy creating! HELLOOO!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But the creating wasn't happening. My art room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">had turned to Chaos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;">MESS CAUSES STRESS!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During the pandemic, I had started working from home, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my work desk, is also in my art room, so I had a lot of time to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stare at all my mess. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MAwsUfWclPU/YOJ_oUYKMsI/AAAAAAAAVPk/fr6YPeFjBMoaZERRLdi1_bd0bzUBxF4sgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/156589467_10159855994084897_8209612445573600301_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0i12x72ZzRw/YOJ_nV7iasI/AAAAAAAAVPI/bebOAdWnK7AJixEvRcJuMXugmQ0j6w0ZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/156181952_10159855993679897_11782067786187825_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0i12x72ZzRw/YOJ_nV7iasI/AAAAAAAAVPI/bebOAdWnK7AJixEvRcJuMXugmQ0j6w0ZACLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/156181952_10159855993679897_11782067786187825_o%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> So back in January I had a week off,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and my daughter offered to come over and help me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">empty out the art room (OMG!!) and help me get organized. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could clean the carpet and paint too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was all so daunting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: verdana;"> <span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">TIME TO EAT AN ELEPHANT!</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: black;">ONE BITE AT A TIME. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So.. we went at it, every little bit of it. OUT!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The room seemed so huge! I hadn't seen it like that, since the day I moved in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YAY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Were to put it all?..... in my living room, the hall and my bedroom....what?.... really?... YIKES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But Jamie was awesome. She began categorizing & organizing the "piles" of stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It all looked like Sanford & Son. Very overwhelming. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But it made things easier, I could purge each "pile" and only </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bring things back in the room that really belonged. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aq6t5rrVF8I/YOJ_oBE7HCI/AAAAAAAAVPc/rikRHR43aToK-CimA3vTDFz953KG8Y7KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/156375348_10159855983724897_2775766058798850223_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aq6t5rrVF8I/YOJ_oBE7HCI/AAAAAAAAVPc/rikRHR43aToK-CimA3vTDFz953KG8Y7KQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/156375348_10159855983724897_2775766058798850223_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My living room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ht9B0NUPl4/YOJ_n0ba7PI/AAAAAAAAVPU/yPwiRxOK-U0piXjxKSryk9TDGfoLCxBHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/156183417_10159855983809897_5175317377961870927_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ht9B0NUPl4/YOJ_n0ba7PI/AAAAAAAAVPU/yPwiRxOK-U0piXjxKSryk9TDGfoLCxBHACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/156183417_10159855983809897_5175317377961870927_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought a carpet cleaner and paint and went at it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I forgot that I wasn't 20 anymore, and the up and down the latter, painting the ceiling </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and doing the trim just about killed me.. BUT I DID IT!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the carpet cleaning was no fun either, but it came out great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WOW! WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought some new bench style shelving (I LOVE THEM!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">painted my old cabinet, rearranged some stuff, even</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">changed out all the lightbulbs to the cool LED "Daylight"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they made such a difference! who knew!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND NOW?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> IT'S AN AWESOME, CALM, HAPPY PLACE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just have to hang some art and a few more tweaks </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then I will post the amazing "After" pictures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a couple sneak peeks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-21RLWgo4tBg/YOKOEINKppI/AAAAAAAAVQM/5LR8P-N60esmTKzAMXlQEGuz6gpZkKpdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/154376184_10159841226939897_735315085037739555_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-21RLWgo4tBg/YOKOEINKppI/AAAAAAAAVQM/5LR8P-N60esmTKzAMXlQEGuz6gpZkKpdwCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/154376184_10159841226939897_735315085037739555_o.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQuuqLYiwBA/YOKOEMsqqXI/AAAAAAAAVQI/wnIhzB71w_4EZ9VTQhR-mpMpg--nCT3iQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/154573191_10159841233319897_349596395894823873_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rQuuqLYiwBA/YOKOEMsqqXI/AAAAAAAAVQI/wnIhzB71w_4EZ9VTQhR-mpMpg--nCT3iQCLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/154573191_10159841233319897_349596395894823873_o.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aqx4-1Ln9E0/YOKOEGf8M5I/AAAAAAAAVQE/YlUXh2LiDW8oEJCYZRiUZkCkdOFN_zrHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/154643262_10159841553624897_7017269676338664530_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aqx4-1Ln9E0/YOKOEGf8M5I/AAAAAAAAVQE/YlUXh2LiDW8oEJCYZRiUZkCkdOFN_zrHACLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/154643262_10159841553624897_7017269676338664530_o.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also... I'm now cleaning out the walk in closet, which</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">involved emptying it... and everything getting dumped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">into my pretty art room... ehhh. But it's almost done too, and I can</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find things again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> IT'S AMAZING HOW MUCH CRAP I had been storing, that took up precious space. </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm proud to say, I have about 7 boxes of stuff to give to Salvation Army!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and several items I'm selling or giving away on Facebook Marketplace. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I actually feel "lighter." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope this post inspires you to "Eat an Elephant" too. </div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DTjnQOt948k/YOKV1smoDSI/AAAAAAAAVQY/q4UTQaHLOYYQrKYwWg6eixGcr-0DExjuACLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="814" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DTjnQOt948k/YOKV1smoDSI/AAAAAAAAVQY/q4UTQaHLOYYQrKYwWg6eixGcr-0DExjuACLcBGAsYHQ/w245-h400/image.png" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>MaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-57067567704695942382020-09-27T23:21:00.002-05:002020-09-27T23:21:49.403-05:00Better late than never? <p> With all the 2020 Covid-craziness, I never got around to posting pictures from last December's Craft Show, So.....better late than never. I'm sad that I won't be doing any craft shows this year, although there many shows scheduled I just don't feel comfortable in any kind of gatherings of this type, So maybe next year. </p><p>This show, was held in my old neighborhood of Slavic Village. An old Ethnic neighborhood, in Cleveland, Ohio. It was fun, with a great turn out. My sister Susan, and I had our own tables. She sold beautiful collages, cards and jewelry. I sold my handmade Paper Clay bowls, ornaments and Jewelry. </p><p> My son, grandson and daughter all paid me a visit, and it's always fun to have them there and have their support. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some photos. .... in no particular order (though I tried)... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFOKUvCldnI/X3FPsp_nehI/AAAAAAAAVE8/pYbLQooLRqI5j9ULIy01J7DJivvNMeuJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/73372205_10158556443119897_2397628835446128640_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFOKUvCldnI/X3FPsp_nehI/AAAAAAAAVE8/pYbLQooLRqI5j9ULIy01J7DJivvNMeuJgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/73372205_10158556443119897_2397628835446128640_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holidazzle. December 2019</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DF847HvEZ_4/X3FkBLjqaKI/AAAAAAAAVIk/li4hMCgSon8__GYdNO20Mic4lx14ZmcXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78688168_10158556442049897_6647767968639877120_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DF847HvEZ_4/X3FkBLjqaKI/AAAAAAAAVIk/li4hMCgSon8__GYdNO20Mic4lx14ZmcXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78688168_10158556442049897_6647767968639877120_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bA9dSrcEyy4/X3FPsiQO1XI/AAAAAAAAVE4/juGumLydGagBKBgDkEpVAN-sXpaqNOrBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/77401451_10158556455764897_3440866401550598144_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bA9dSrcEyy4/X3FPsiQO1XI/AAAAAAAAVE4/juGumLydGagBKBgDkEpVAN-sXpaqNOrBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/77401451_10158556455764897_3440866401550598144_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Large wooden Ornaments and magnets from </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my original art and digital designs. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsZOAj-ZJW4/X3FPsTt5RSI/AAAAAAAAVE0/0X0jSgVKbaY3EQnBQxTolKV0h_T6Y6qFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78048002_10158556463794897_4195073164218204160_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsZOAj-ZJW4/X3FPsTt5RSI/AAAAAAAAVE0/0X0jSgVKbaY3EQnBQxTolKV0h_T6Y6qFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78048002_10158556463794897_4195073164218204160_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made my Grandson Garrett, his very own </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ART shirt, incorporating his original design Idea to us a </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Guardian of Traffic (An iconic Cleveland thing) holding a sign </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">saying "ARTS HARMONY"... a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">name he came up with.... @ 6 years old!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvPkZ_TdkBU/X3FPtIRFoDI/AAAAAAAAVFE/WXMXPx_IqEo3khHjZ_vxXxCId6frUKjiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78550122_10158556442579897_5417814773880324096_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvPkZ_TdkBU/X3FPtIRFoDI/AAAAAAAAVFE/WXMXPx_IqEo3khHjZ_vxXxCId6frUKjiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78550122_10158556442579897_5417814773880324096_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sister Susan and her awesome collages.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZGsW-WQhik/X3FPtQESQgI/AAAAAAAAVFI/ANuTJ8uBGhMhSEpkPDXjTPxAbTpVE6QGACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78585714_10158556877354897_9113472241886035968_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZGsW-WQhik/X3FPtQESQgI/AAAAAAAAVFI/ANuTJ8uBGhMhSEpkPDXjTPxAbTpVE6QGACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78585714_10158556877354897_9113472241886035968_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Garrett and Me. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzskUTbtNOw/X3FPtw9mBnI/AAAAAAAAVFM/0jD26T2Hj1kYH8WRKl2rkq95cO-pPTIvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/78619774_10158556442974897_6234191682078769152_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzskUTbtNOw/X3FPtw9mBnI/AAAAAAAAVFM/0jD26T2Hj1kYH8WRKl2rkq95cO-pPTIvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78619774_10158556442974897_6234191682078769152_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Festivities on the first floor</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Cv2UmfOW0Q/X3FPud26jOI/AAAAAAAAVFQ/7F-yIPQ32Vcn-8SOcj6Gjy42gHiuv4zawCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78754527_10158556463239897_2790342911072403456_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Cv2UmfOW0Q/X3FPud26jOI/AAAAAAAAVFQ/7F-yIPQ32Vcn-8SOcj6Gjy42gHiuv4zawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78754527_10158556463239897_2790342911072403456_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sister Susan and her biggest fan!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vzPnYyplfXw/X3FPu_yFjnI/AAAAAAAAVFU/0J4f0z6pnY4XwSHjKRInFFe9kplbhoVSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/78788305_10158556463679897_2886126394079707136_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vzPnYyplfXw/X3FPu_yFjnI/AAAAAAAAVFU/0J4f0z6pnY4XwSHjKRInFFe9kplbhoVSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78788305_10158556463679897_2886126394079707136_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daughter Jamie (on Rt.) with friend Sam </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stopped by for a visit</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-www8KTSvms8/X3FQSbHvmnI/AAAAAAAAVF0/mrc8W-X3GHYAWwUzD23qZZVJorbXh2FdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/78542322_10158556462004897_2021312412380037120_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-www8KTSvms8/X3FQSbHvmnI/AAAAAAAAVF0/mrc8W-X3GHYAWwUzD23qZZVJorbXh2FdACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78542322_10158556462004897_2021312412380037120_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xebAC3hMdVg/X3FQSrUu6aI/AAAAAAAAVF8/8-Mbn9CbBJEQ6m4LRWOaECU7g5lNkkLxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78679200_10158556442384897_2521670768014655488_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xebAC3hMdVg/X3FQSrUu6aI/AAAAAAAAVF8/8-Mbn9CbBJEQ6m4LRWOaECU7g5lNkkLxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78679200_10158556442384897_2521670768014655488_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bracelets, Earrings and my</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sparkly Lips!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saD1vuN8pkI/X3FQS1zgxaI/AAAAAAAAVGA/DekMP7QSOFwJDns4RwejA7WB9APgroQqACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/78892905_10158556384969897_8961939400476852224_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-saD1vuN8pkI/X3FQS1zgxaI/AAAAAAAAVGA/DekMP7QSOFwJDns4RwejA7WB9APgroQqACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/78892905_10158556384969897_8961939400476852224_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wooden ornament, paying</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">homage to the old neighborhood Theater </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tcq5OvvNiCI/X3FQTRFuJkI/AAAAAAAAVGE/DL4xxfI1ez8i62_wBOkN66KOfnqzoiKNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/78913001_10158556427464897_7072455150912143360_o%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The Strongsville Avant-Garde Art & Craft show was this past weekend</div>
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What a fun time!</div>
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I've been making bowls since last January. All in preparation for this show. </div>
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My sister Susan and I <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">decided to share the table for this 2-day show.</span></div>
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It was tight. Very tight. </div>
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Not just the table but the space between tables and behind us. </div>
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We had to sit sideways to keep from bumping into the people behind us. </div>
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There was no leg room either. Oh well. </div>
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Despite the cramped space and shorter than typical tablespace (only 6ft.)</div>
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We did pretty well. </div>
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Susan offered her amazing Collages on greeting cards and framed pieces. </div>
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They're just so awesome!</div>
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And me with my crazy assortment of Paper Clay bowls. </div>
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I got lots of positive feedback, compliments, and</div>
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questions about the bowls. </div>
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but my sales were pretty good!</div>
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I think I may go back to their Spring show in April. this time Susan and I will</div>
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get our own tables. </div>
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The best part? it was my kids and friends coming out.</div>
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They're such great cheerleaders.</div>
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And seeing my Grandchildren too?... was the cherry on top. </div>
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Autumn flowers from my Grandson Garrett *LOVE*</div>
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A PERFECT Fall Saturday. A brilliant Blue Sky, </div>
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The bowls I made last weekend, are ready to come alive. </div>
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I finished the one below, and I'm pretty happy with it.</div>
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Just have to put a Matt finish sealer on it.</div>
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I'll be getting an early start in the morning, and painting</div>
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I managed to stay focused and get some pieces finished!<br />
My creative juices are really flowing and I'm getting so excited about the Art and Craft show.<br />
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Here's a little peek at two pieces I finished this weekend.<br />
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I worked a half day, got home and had a quick bite, then whipped up a fresh batch of paper clay. </div>
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A very large batch! I emptied the paper shredder at work and got about four tighly packed grocery bags full. This should hold me for a while. </div>
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It's been so long since I've done a craft show, I have to remember all the little things I'll need to bring. But I have time to gather it all. November seems so far away, but It will be here before you know it. </div>
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So many ideas so little time! Even though I started planning for the show in January and I have been creating bowls ever since. Of course, not every bowl is perfect so even though I have a lot made, not all will make the cut. </div>
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I'm calling them "MOOD BOWLS".. because I like variety and paint whatever mood strikes at the moment. I also think this gives potential buyers an opportunity to find something that fits them best. </div>
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So I submitted my request to be a vendor in a really great Art & Craft show in November, </div>
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My sister and I will be doing the show together. </div>
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I'm excited and I will be in high gear now, making more Paper Clay bowls</div>
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It's been a very long time since my sister and I did a craft show together It's gonna be fun!</div>
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More Paper Clay bowls and dishes, baking in the Sun. They'll be ready by the weekend and I plan on painting all weekend long. </div>
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I even made a card holder for my new business cards. </div>
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I still love that what was once old bills are now clay! </div>
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Like my Grandson says "We're turning junk into cool stuff. </div>
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I made a big one this time...and some "free form" trinket dishes. </div>
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I have no idea how I will paint them....especially the large one, but I'm sure inspiration will strike. </div>
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<br />MaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-90200219282655464502018-07-06T23:07:00.000-05:002018-07-07T01:02:40.797-05:00I made a dentI have a 3 day weekend! thanks to the 4th. of July. the oppressive humidity is gone for now, and I am finally able to open the windows again and enjoy the breeze and fresh air.<br />
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I spent day 1 attempting to make a dent in the mess that is my ART room.<br />
If you know me.... or have ever read any of my previous posts, you know that my ART room is<br />
ALWAYS a mess, and I'm ALWAYS trying to get it organized.<br />
I live in an apartment, and space is limited. I chose the master bedroom for my ART room. It has a large window, lots of light, and walk-in closet and perfect for an ART room. But...it's bursting at the seams now. <br />
I've discovered the older I get, the less I need.<br />
I'm a recovering TCHOTCHKE collector. Years of buying things, because they were "so cute"<br />
and "cheap" and "I want it." I wish I had a dollar for each TCHOTCHKE I bought over the years... I'd be pretty wealthy. the same goes for ART supplies. I'm convinced it's a true addiction. Walking through my favorite ART store can be dangerous. I go in for just a bottle of paint, and come out with more stuff.....because it was "so cool" "inspiring" or "I need this....even though I have some... I might run out."<br />
So....I'm trying to get rid of stuff that I've held on to, for who knows how long, because "I'm gonna make something with it" I saw a post on FB that was really inspiring:<br />
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So true right? I've also read, that clutter can cause stress and anxiety and I can attest to that. </div>
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So.... I got my table cleared off. I haven't seen the table in months! I should have taken a "before" shot....it was completely.... COMPLETELY covered with paints, brushes and a mess of other stuff. I feel accomplished, making this small dent. It<span style="font-family: inherit;">'s inspiring me to d</span>o more.. .and more...</div>
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I also spent way to much time designing new business cards. I have a cyber shop at: <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/"> https://www.zazzle.com/ </a> (check it out!) and my shop link:<br />
<a href="https://www.zazzle.com/artkissed">https://www.zazzle.com/artkissed</a> I'm a "BRONZE" seller (woot! woot!)<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I have so much fun adding my original designed to their many products. It's fun receiving royalty checks or just spending my earnings on gifts. So the cool people at Zazzle offer free business card to their best sellers. I got 100 FREE cards last year, and they made the offer again this year! </span><br />
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The first batch last year, had the same front, but just a cream colored back, with simple text. </div>
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MaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-42156886563534732952018-07-02T00:02:00.003-05:002018-07-02T00:07:35.412-05:00"I'm a little ARTIST and I'm 4 years old"<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lbbyx8ZeIYM" width="459"></iframe><br />
My Grandson Garrett "demonstrating" how to paint a paperclay bowl.<br />
This was his first, un-coached, un-rehearsed video!......and he did it like a pro!<br />
More to come.MaryEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630066318861858358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26979064.post-65937144302132754992018-07-01T15:31:00.000-05:002018-07-01T21:54:56.204-05:00How time flies...Has it really been 3 1/2 years since I posted last?<br />
Time really does fly by.<br />
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My cute Cherub-faced Grandson Garrett, just turned 5. and I have another Grandson now!... Liam, who is 14 months old. He's Blonde and Blue-eyed and so adorable.<br />
I have a new job, thanks to downsizing. I was at the "old" job 10 years. Lots of big changes.<br />
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It's the first of July, and we're in the middle of a heatwave. 90+ degrees. But I'm cool and comfy in my apartment.<br />
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So, I've dusted off my Blog and gave it a little makeover.<br />
I'm planning on posting more <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">A</span><span style="color: #e69138;">R</span></b></span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b>T</b></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span>and less family stuff, although I'm sure I won't be able to resist posting a picture or two of my adorable Grandsons now and then.<br />
I'm also going to {try} to make some instructional Youtube videos....that's something I haven't pursued yet.<br />
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For the past year, I've been obsessed with making paper clay bowls. I started with the store-bought paper clay, and have graduated to making my own. I really love the process of, as Garrett says "Turning junk into good stuff".... by shredding old bills, sales ads etc. I love the organic feel of the handmade paper clay. It's very satisfying to see these bowls that I actually created from scratch.<br />
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Just wanted to share the Christmas Card I made for my Grandson Garrett.. <br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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We JUST had Thanksgiving...It was a good one too. <br />
My adorable Grandson.. ( I JUST LOVE SAYING THAT!)..... Garrett was there!<br />
He just makes my heart fill with joy. <br />
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Eddie, Jamie and BFF Gloria were over. Daughter Allison had to work... I miss when she's not there for the holidays. but she's a nurse... and that's what happens. Jamie and I, had our traditional stuffing making, the night before. I love our tradition!<br />
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It snowed in the evening. Nobody is ready for that. <br />
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Soooo.. nothing really new. <br />
I did post some bracelets on a Facebook group I created. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/694293410613394/" target="_blank">"the Artists Market"</a> a group to buy or sell<br />
art and art related supplies. check it out. <br />
Surprisingly, I sold quite a few! So, I'm happy about that and I have extra Christmas money.<br />
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My daughter Jamie, was featured in a really awesome article about <a href="http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/cleambassadors121114.aspx">Cleveland.</a> That was very exciting! She is quite the ambassador for Cleveland, where she works and lives. <br />
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I finally got the tree decorated today. A week after putting it up. My "pre-lit" tree.. only 1/2 lit..... <br />
and had to add new strings of lights. kinda defeating that "pre-lit" thing. Oh well. <br />
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I have 3 more days of work, then I'll be officially on VACATION! for 18 glorious, all to my self, do what I want, sleep in, stay in my jammies all day days! I need this...bad. The days before Christmas, I will be shopping, decorating and cooking.. but after Christmas... no "gottas" only "if I wannas"... yeah! So let's hope these next 3 days go by fast...<br />
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So.... It's 1:30 a.m. I'm watching PBS.... and enjoying a really good Barbra Streisand concert. I love her voice and she still sounds great. <br />
Oh... she's singing "Evergreen"... I had played at my wedding. Though I'm now happily, blissfully divorced... I still love that song. <br />
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Seeing as how I don't Blog that often.... maybe the next time I do, it will almost be SPRING! It's on the way you know.... (smile)<br />
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So..... I will say now.. have a wonderful Merry Christmas with those you love..... Happy, healthy, peace-filled New Year.... <br />
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We've had a pretty mild Summer, as Summers go in Cleveland. Usually, we have a week or two of 90+ days... not so much this year. It would heat up, then quickly cool down. That works just fine for me. I'm not a fan of sticky, hot weather. Oh, there was a confirmed Tornado, that touched down, about 1/4 mile from my apartment...... I was about 4 miles away at a grocery store at the time, I could hear thunder and actually parked my cart for a few minutes, so I could go outside to take pictures, of the Clouds. To me, it was just a simple Thunderstorm. </div>
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I came home unaware. As I got in, my phone was ringing. It was our city's reverse 911, "Red Alert" it said a Tornado had touched down on Andrea Rd. What???..... It was strong enough to blow the roof of several homes. About 2 weeks later and 2 miles away the other direction, another Tornado skipped through. My friend Nancy had Roof damage, but luckily nothing serious. I love Storms.. but not when they're severe...... Those were a little too close. </div>
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Okay, I never have been good at keeping up with my Blog. <br />
But... I do like having one! even if no one's reading it but me. I like looking back... <br />
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Today... officially?.. I'm on Vacation! 6 days all to myself, (including the 4th. of July holiday and weekend) unless someone discovers I'm home and tries to infiltrate my space. Sounds mean, but sometimes, I just need ME time. When I don't HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, GO ANYWHERE. And I'm free to stay in my "in the house clothes" all day and night. <br />
So.... Summer did arrive. Spring?... well, it made a half-hearted attempt. But... the Snow did <br />
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Since my last post?.... besides the weather. We've had Easter, Mothers Day, and oh yes My Grandson Garrett's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!.... the year absolutely flew by!! I'm pretty sure, he's the cutest little boy ever! So I've posted a few birthday pictures<br />
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I've also posted some ART I've done. Mostly doodling at work. Oh, I finally got up my new<br />
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Next weekend, we'll get Daylight Savings Time back!... yes!<br />
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I spent most of my only day off, doing nothing...... what a surprise. <br />
I'm just not motivated, to clean, organize or even do ART, on my one day off. I want to.. I really do.. but I just need to do nothing. <br />
I did throw in a load of laundry, that counts.. right?<br />
and I did "attempt" to detangle a box of ribbon.... that lasted about 1/2 hour.. and I got bored. <br />
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This made me really laugh out loud... </div>
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So, as my Sunday winds down.... I'm thinking about what to have for dinner. <br />
I'm thinking Pork Fried Rice.. and Teriyaki Chicken.. hmmm. maybe. Then settling down to watch the Academy Awards. Yes... I only watch to see the Dresses. I've only seen one of the movies nominated... "August Osage County" I had mixed feelings about it. I do think both Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, deserve their nominations. ... in my opinion <br />
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So... that's it.. another lazy Sunday almost gone. I have one more weekend day to work.. But then I get to see my little Gar-Bear next Sunday!!!! AWESOME!!!<br />
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Absolutely THE BEST </div>
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Valentine, I've EVER received... oh!!!</div>
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It brought me to tears!</div>
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With the help of his awesome Mom, </div>
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Garrett "made" me this sweet Valentine. </div>
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I will love it forever!!!!</div>
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January, was the longest month on Record.</div>
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Picture shown on our local TV channel....</div>
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So... let the countdowns begin... </div>
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and then SPRING.... about 32 days away!</div>
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Doodling hearts at work. Using</div>
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my current favorite medium, Prismacolor, Colored pencils.</div>
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My "Hot Lips" T shirt that I wore today. </div>
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And a must-have Valentine Socks</div>
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From last year</div>
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And a collage done, several years ago</div>
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We're still freezing in Cleveland. Single digit "highs"</div>
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below Zero lows. </div>
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temperatures..... here. We don't like it!</div>
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I can't stand it. </div>
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I need COLOR... WARM BREEZES</div>
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THUNDERSTORMS...instead of Winter Storms. </div>
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I think I suffer from SAD {seasonal affective disorder}</div>
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caused by lack of daylight.... and I think, seeing nothing</div>
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but shades of grey... 50 shades of grey.. ....</div>
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We are under yet another </div>
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"WINTER STORM WATCH"</div>
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3-6 inches possible tomorrow and 2-4 on Sunday. </div>
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I have to work Sunday.. 4 -10pm.....isn't that just great. </div>
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AND.... tomorrow is our PSMWG at G's. </div>
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I hate that everyday in the Winter... is completely dictated</div>
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"Gear up"... and get out... to CLEAN OFF THE CAR. </div>
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Drive slower..... watch for Ice......</div>
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"want to go out for Dinner?".. "Maybe if the weather's not bad"</div>
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My job involves talking to people all over the country. </div>
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Inevitably, I get the question of "where are you?.... and what's the weather like there?</div>
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Among family and friends, weather is always a topic. "How many inches did you get?"</div>
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"We got (more/less) then that... we're supposed to get more"</div>
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The artwork , are just random things I've been doing. </div>
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Notice the color?....I'm color deprived. Oops... another </div>
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sarcastic weather reference.</div>
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Good news.... the days are getting longer.</div>
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This makes me very happy. </div>
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Now.... when I leave work at 6pm.. the sky (if not cloud covered)</div>
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is a deep Periwinkle... instead of pitch Black. </div>
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.... I keep saying... ."just think how much lighter it will be this time next week!"</div>
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"CLEVELAND IN ICE"</div>
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How appropriate is THAT?! because we are!!!</div>
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Are you in a "Deep Freeze" too?</div>
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Brrr is right!</div>
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We have been.....</div>
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for 2 days now WOW it's COLD!!!</div>
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Getting into my car after work yesterday, the temp.</div>
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said -8. Today, coming home...</div>
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My Favorite Cleveland Meteorologist, </div>
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Betsy Kling! She's so good at her job,</div>
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and posts Facebook messages with weather updates</div>
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all the time!</div>
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It was scary driving, not because of snow.. but because </div>
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of ice. What looked like dry pavement, could be "Black Ice".... </div>
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"OMG IT'S SOOO COLD!!"</div>
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because you don't break 60 year old records</div>
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Luckily, the temperatures are going to start</div>
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20. and by Saturday, we'll be a </div>
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I'm counting the days till SPRING... </div>
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I think we're at 70...... and it can't come fast enough!</div>
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A brand new blank slate... in front of us. </div>
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It's always unnerves me a little.... the unknown. What will it be like?</div>
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better than last year?... worse?.. more of the same?</div>
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Last year... was a little crazy! (understatement...)</div>
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The highlight..... was the birth of my first grandchild Garrett, who just turned 6 months old. </div>
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I am still getting used to being called Gramma.... but I LOVE IT!</div>
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he is so wonderful and beautiful and he's mine! </div>
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It is almost 2 a.m.. and I'm watching a "Twilight Zone" marathon,</div>
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