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
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.
Sep12
New Dots!
I started a new diamond dot project, today, or I should say, yesterday, because it’s 12:30am.
I chose a Christmas themed painting, so maybe I can finish it by Christmas (2029!)
This is what I call a “long haul” painting because every inch is covered with dots. My friend, Laura likes these types best. I prefer the printed designs that you embellish with rhinestone dots, especially some that are unique shapes and finishes. I’m starting at the bottom of this print. I’ll probably, then, move to the top, and save the camels and wise men for last.
Sep8
Gathering Photos
Here are a few I gathered this morning:
Sep7
Treasure Hunting!
That’s what I’m going to start calling searching my stash! I found a box labeled, “Stickers!”
Inside was a folder of my old teacher stickers. I’m taking these to my science teacher neighbor across the street here in Charlotte:
Sep5
Photo Tricks!
I combined these two photos:
to make one for our profile photo on Facebook, Knk Hartzog (Kent and karla.)
Here’s the result:
I cropped it to this:
Come visit to see what it looks like: www.facebook.com/knk.hartzog
Sep4
My Birthday Month is Up!
I can’t believe it’s been a month since my birthday. I took Peter James to buy fishing gear for him for my birthday. We also ate barbeque at Midwood Smokehouse, his favorite, and one of mine. We’ve often celebrated my birthday with barbeque, but we didn’t get ribs this time. When Peter was little, he called ribs, “meaty bones, and we called him PJ.
We went to Bass Pro Shop, and I had never been. What a surprise! It was like a trip to a natural history museum! There were stuffed animals everywhere!
Not just these! I took loads of pictures, and unfortunately, the animals stood very still.
There was a tank with some live fish, and
a young fisherman, named Peter, got a new rod.
They also had candy, lots of it, and I got lemon drops. Peter had never had them, but found them to be “addictive!”
After dropping him off at home and slipping his sister some money for an upcoming trip, I took myself to Barnes and Noble.I got a couple of things for myself, and a book for Kent.
Guess which one?
Strangely, I like buying other people things for my birthday. These amazing chrysoprase beads are for Adrianne.
Adrianne and the grandkids gave me generous gift cards to Michael’s and Olive Garden. I’ve bought clearance paint and storage with the former! I’m saving the latter for mezzaluna and shrimp!
I took myself home and ate the piece of coconut cake the grandkid’s dad brought me.
It was a good day, so I decided, since it was the big 70, to expand it to a month. It’s been such a good one, I’ve decided to make it a Birthday Year, the year I turned 70. More about that, later.
Sep2
New Dotz!
Some companies spell diamond dots with a z. I have no idea about this company, but this is my latest project.
This one is by LAKEQUILL and is from Amazon. Here’s the package:
Aug31
A Wonderful Crafty Weekend!
Here are a few pix. I’ll get back with more words when I can!
Asheville, NC, 8-29 — 8-30, 2026
Aug28
Dollyworthy
I wish the camera could catch all the sparkle of this diamond dot feather bookmark I just finished.
I wish Dolly Parton had told us how sick she was so we could’ve paid proper tribute before she passed. I would’ve loved to have sent her this bookmark.