It has been a year since my last post. I’m returning to my blog to record my crafting experiences.
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Feb17
Oct8
Going Rogue!
I’m doing my own thing on the Star of the East!
I have lots of leftover crystals from other projects! These clear ones are from snowflakes.
These gold rhinestones are leftover from my tree of life:
Oct6
Sometimes…
Cooking feels like crafting.
Chipotle chicken quesadillas with corn on the cob (it gets a little long in the tooth this time of year,) salsa and baby lettuce.
I bake my quesadillas so they are crispy. 400°F for 15 minutes. They were yummy!
Oct5
Look Familiar?
Do these scenes from Saturday’s Apple Festival look familiar?
Remember my “Hometown” collage?
Oct3
I had the best time
at the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, today. I only saw about a third of it, but that was plenty for my old legs.
I caught up with friends and former students! I smelled some good smells and saw some awesome arts and crafts.
There was a band stand set up in the little corner park. I got to hear my friend, Eric Ellis, pick a little banjo.
Sep28
Halfway!
I am halfway through with my Wise Men diamond dot project!
I put the plastic cover back down and rolled over it repeatedly with my brayer.
This will insure the dots are secure when I’m working on the other side. I have even considered glazing the finished half. But then, I’d have to wait for it to dry!
Sep25
About that latest order…
Here it is!
I ordered 2 stencils and 2 stamps from the mother/daughter duo of PMartist Studio.
The stencil on the left is Botanical Bunch by Darcy Sanders. The stencil on the right is Whirly Webs by Rhonda Dohna.
The Spider Stamp is also by Rhonda Dohna. I have several of her Halloween artist trading card-sized stencils I look forward to using, again!
The Moon Stamp is by Brad Rushing, PM’s CEO, also Mariah (M)’s husband. They don’t credit his designs, but they should. I ordered the medium-sized moon stamp, equally useful at Halloween.
When you order from PMartist Studio, you receive lots of bonuses! The little ATC was mentioned in yesterday’s post and is by Myriam Wolfe.
There’s a tiny extra beetle stencil I’m betting is Brad’s. The two gel print samples are not signed, so I’m betting they are Patricia (P)’s. They always enclose their calling card and package it all with highly reusable glassine bags.
It’s like getting a present instead of an order!
Sep23
A Nice Surprise!
A little scary, but nice!
In a recent order from PMartist Studio, Mariah enclosed an ATC (Artist Trading Card) from Myriam Wolfe, an artist in Israel. She is a member of Makers of Mixed Media Art/Artists on Facebook. A dear lady, see what a wonderful job she did of sealing the ATC. The card is also printed on the back.
You can see more of Myriam’s work on her You Tube Channel, Artcurious by mnw.
Not all of her work is scary. Some of it is whimsical, some of it is just beautiful! Check out this geli print pull!
Now, I own a piece of Myriam’s work! Thank you, Mariah! Thank you, Myriam!
Sep19
Still Carrying On
I am still not feeling well, but I did go to the doctor on Thursday. I’m very glad to report that whatever I have is not covid nor the flu. I am watching You Tube and carrying on with my wisemen.
I managed to catch a little sparkle with my camera the other day.
Sep16
Watercolor While I Watch
I painted this while I watched Karen McKoy’s live stream on You Tube, today. It could use some touch ups, but I’m waiting for it to dry.
It’s a template from Artsy Dee. I printed it on 8.5 x 11” watercolor paper using the “draft” setting so there wouldn’t be an excess of black ink. I used an inkjet printer.
The paint is Meedan watercolor, and I used water brushes from Mr.Pen.
Karen McKoy inspired me to try watercolors, again. It had been years.
Sep13
Wore Slap Out
I couldn’t get out of bed today. I didn’t eat much of anything till almost 6:00 pm. I didn’t feel sick, just extremely tired, but not eating anything is weird for me.
I had a big weekend. Friday, I went to this thing.
Why I didn’t take any pictures, I don’t know. There were lots of interesting exhibits and people in period dress. I guess I was too busy talking to them! I even talked to General Washington, himself!
I did buy Kent a couple of gifts and gathered lots of information. I scored several local travel publications to garner photos for collage.
Saturday, I met my friend, Connie for some good grub at the Cinder Bistro. Afterward, we attended the local quilt show. I did snap a few photos there, but once again, spent most of my time talking to people.
The theme was red, white and blue quilts, and this was my favorite:
It’s by Libby Whittington. I know her!
Here are just a few others.
This last one took, “Best Hand Quilted,“ and was my favorite of the entire show! Maybe I’ll crop out and enlarge sections to show the amazing threadwork. I bought a couple of little things.
