tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61508156865215053082024-03-14T11:19:51.250-07:00The Gypsy ChroniclesA blog about art, autism and loving life wildly!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-64173250134969227902013-04-30T10:22:00.000-07:002013-04-30T10:22:41.840-07:00A few new art journal pages!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are a few art journal pages I have done this month. I love this perky little guy! I did gel medium transfers for the backgrounds, then used inks, acrylic, watercolors and caran d'ache crayons to paint the pictures on top. </div>
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A detail of the little birdie and the cherry blossom. This bird was inspired by Cori Dantini's art. She is an amazing artist and I really love her work.<br />
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Chairs and birds are a very reoccurring theme in my work...does anyone know if there is a significance to that?? <br />
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Another detail shot...<br />
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This is my fairy art mother! LOL! In the Lifebook class I am taking, <a href="http://willowing.ning.com/" target="_blank">Tamara</a> had us make a picture of a kind and encouraging art fairy to help us when we have the horrid inner critic pop up and tell us how crappy we are. We are supposed to put in affirmations throughout the year that are the opposite of what the critic is telling us. This is a really personal and helpful exercise, and we are supposed to leave her out where we can look at her whenever we make art. <br />
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It has really helped me so far. Just re-reading and saying positive things to yourself about your art helps bring you up, and build confidence. Make your own art fairy and give it a try! :o)<br />
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And don't forget to be kind to yourself and follow your heart! Have a wonderful day friends! <br />
xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-77820572433957581722013-04-17T16:42:00.000-07:002013-04-17T16:44:00.754-07:00"The Mercy Seat"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is my newest painting I just finished today. I am donating this one to Dawson Creek Gallery for their yearly fundraiser. I hope it brings them some good bids. It is pretty different from the usual art up here...but I am learning to be true to my own voice and style. Otherwise the work just doesn't resonate with people and I can't be proud of it either. </div>
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I wish the colors could be as vibrant online as they are in my studio. I must still have spring on the brain! Blooms and butterflies :o)</div>
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This is a close up shot of a part of the top. Wishing you a sunny day friends! <br />
xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-45751435713879063292013-04-09T08:26:00.000-07:002013-04-09T08:28:20.034-07:00We will be ok...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been taking a year long online art class called Lifebook 2013 from <a href="http://www.willowing.org/" target="_blank">Tamara LaPorte</a>. She has gathered up 22 really cool artists from all over the globe to teach classes by video over the year.</div>
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One of the teachers this month is one of my favorites <a href="http://www.timssally.com/" target="_blank">(Mindy Lacefield)</a>.</div>
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I have had an art crush on her since the first day I saw her stuff at vendor night at Artfest. I love layers and whimsy and a deeper meaning and her work encompasses all of this.</div>
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So for her lesson she walked us through a page about connection with each other.</div>
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I did the first layer of writing over the entire page. I wrote the chapter from 1 Corinthians 13 on love.</div>
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Then stuff just started to spill out about my relationship I have with my daughter. I wrote that over top of the first layer. Next she had us use spray inks and paint and stamps then finally the figures.</div>
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I didn't have a preconceived idea for this, I just started painting...but when I saw it was a bear and a girl I really knew it was about my daughter and I. I have called her pooky bear forever, and I have been having so much anxiety and worry over where we are headed. Growing up is hard enough, but when you add Autism on top of it some days I feel like I'm drowning. Drowning in worry and guilt over not being a better parent, not being patient enough or setting a good enough example. The tears just started to pour out when I wrote "don't be scared pooky bear, we will be OK..." I know I am saying the words as much for my benefit as for hers. I can't let go of my hope, and I know God wont let me down...but some days I have to tell myself "we will be OK" over and over just to make it through. Sorry for spilling, anyone who knows me personally knows I wear my heart on my sleeve, and some days my sleeve is a mess! LOL! I'll leave you with my favorite part of the love chapter...<br />
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">"Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, it's hopes are fadeless under all circumstances and it endures everything {without weakening}. Love never fails..." </span><br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: large;">1 Corinthians 13: 7-8 xoxo Tam</span>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-77955541485592112022013-04-06T09:06:00.000-07:002013-04-06T09:06:05.991-07:00Is it spring yet??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know your Canadian when.... It says spring on the calendar...and we dig through 2 and a half feet of snow to make a path to the barbecue...in a severe snow fall warning (a blizzard) and cook some steaks! All that smoke is actually steam from the snow evaporating as it hits the bbq! :o) Mmmm, they were so yummy. I can't wait for spring to get here! So until then I hope my husband will still be game to stand outside and freeze so we can have a little taste of summer. LOL!<br />
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xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-38681793107679687902013-04-03T17:43:00.000-07:002013-04-03T17:45:12.948-07:00Look what I made today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found this beautiful ivory rose button at the antique store last year. I didn't know what I was going to make with it, but it was so pretty I had to buy it. Then with all things that I really like, I didn't want to mess it up...so it sat in my studio for months. Finally yesterday morning I sat up in bed (EARLY!) with an idea!</div>
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I came down to my studio, and started pairing beads and wire. I wrapped the button with a wire nest and then found some resin flowers from my scrapbooking stash that match so well I made some earrings too! Put on the finishing touches today.</div>
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I love how they turned out...then I realized I don't own any brown or cream shirts, <br />
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I am longing for spring! I miss the flowers and the sun! Have a wonderful day!</div>
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xoxo Tam </div>
Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-75361025800992916332013-04-01T15:25:00.000-07:002013-04-03T17:46:44.892-07:00Owl love and online classes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A page from one of my journals...little sweet owls snuggling close. I love their sleepy faces. Click on the picture for a bigger view if you like. I just started an online class today from my good friend (and wonderful artist) <a href="http://blog.creativekismet.com/" target="_blank">Regina</a> and I am so excited. She is doing a post every day for the entire month on portraits!! I am looking forward to learning some new things. It's so wonderful to be able to see what other people are doing and to share and encourage each other. Go check out her class, there is still time to sign up!! This week I am going to start a painting to donate for the Dawson Creek fundraiser. I love being able in a small way to help support local art galleries. Isn't art wonderful?? I am so glad that it's in my life :o) Hope you all have a super day!! <br />
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xoxo Tam<br />
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Well it's done! I will only get to enjoy her for one day before I have to drop her off at the gallery. I called it "Bluebird of Happiness"</div>
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Here's a little detail shot of the bottom. I used all sorts of mixed media for this. Acrylic paint, portfolio pastels, India ink, dylusions spray inks (my mom gives such cool presents!) stencils and of course my hands. My favorite blending tool since I took a class from Mindy Lacefield.<br />
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Hope the little bluebird of happiness sits on your shoulder today giving you some joy! <br />
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xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-69488110214396634472013-03-19T10:52:00.000-07:002013-03-19T10:52:22.601-07:00It's good to share...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sneak peeks at a piece I am donating to our beautiful art gallery's yearly gala and fundraiser. </div>
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Had such a good day yesterday painting and listening to music. I think that what art is all about...or any type of creating. An amazing way to go beyond yourself and your life and it's troubles and engage your heart fully in something that gives of itself to those around you. Even if no one ever sees what you make, the way you feel after creating is a gift you get to share with those around you. Kinder, calmer and more present. </div>
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I had forgotten that for a while. Haven't been posting because I just felt that what I had to say wasn't good enough or interesting enough for anyone to want to read about it...but a good friend from Arizona reminded me we all have our own unique voice, and its good to share it. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to share :o) So here's a little piece of my heart this week.<br />
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xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-52806121136609634942012-08-08T13:57:00.000-07:002012-08-08T13:57:15.532-07:00uh...so much for coming right back...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Evidently, the come back soon comment wasnt a good idea...because I havent gotten into my studio since MAY! So I am on a summer break, and I hope to be back in september...sorry guys! Off for family stuff and summer. MISS YOU and hope to chat soon!<br />
xoxo TAMTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-88975437476057582522012-05-23T20:57:00.000-07:002012-05-23T20:57:49.663-07:00Sneak Peek....Hmmm...what is it??<br />
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Ooooo! It has shinies!!<br />
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A flower too? Flowers are good.<br />
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xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-91949986133873302672012-05-22T12:18:00.000-07:002012-05-22T12:23:22.948-07:00Some Little Found Art Journalings...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's some pages from the new journal my mom helped me make. Just 5 big sheets of watercolor paper from Michael's, some Coptic stitching and Voila! An art journal. I decided that I would fill this one with "found art" images, ATC's and business cards I have collected over the last while from artists I love but had no idea what to do with my growing stash. I truly hope this is OK to put online. I am not sure of the protocol for putting my work combined and inspired by someone elses on my blog, so if anyone knows if I am doing something I shouldn't PLEASE let me know.</div>
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"The Secret of a Happy Life" </div>
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The left half of this page was an art journal page by <a href="http://livewirejewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sharon Borsavage.</a> (the white rectangle with the bird and grid paper).I was so moved and inspired by it, I loved the colors and the collage. I have been collecting images of things I find wonderful since I was a teenager. I remember cutting apart tonnes of old national geographic magazines and sorting them into sparkly paper folders. I still have them!Here's a detail shot of the page. The secret to a happy life is hope....<br />
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" Me, Myself and I"<br />
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<a href="http://djpettitt.typepad.com/" target="_blank">DJ Pettitt</a> is another artist I really love. Her work is so serene and peaceful. She makes the most incredible fabric journals. When I ordered off her etsy shop a while ago, she sent these 3 girls as a little bonus in my order. I have had them on my inspiration board for a long time, and they just seemed to want to have a home on this page.<br />
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Hope to make more pages this week. Hope you all have a splendid day! xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-65228814779604275742012-05-17T13:11:00.001-07:002012-05-17T13:13:43.244-07:00Some arty things...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I really can't believe how fast the last few weeks went. I meant to post alot sooner. Eeek! I did some last minute travelling with my sweetest friend <a href="http://gottashareorburst.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Michelle</a>, celebrated my birthday, had company for the week and had a Mothers day in there as well...here's a few pictures of some of the last of the Paint your Story class I have been doing.</div>
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My sad girl. One of the beautiful things I love about art is that you can pour in what you are feeling, and be as vague or descriptive as you need to be...and after that spilling out, your heart feels a little brighter.<br />
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Then you can paint whimsical bunnies smelling flowers that look like happy party balloons! LOL!<br />
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It has been really great to stretch and grow in a completely different direction. That's the beauty of learning from other artists. Now I'm not sure how this will play into my regular work...but I don't want to give up the wonderful sense of freedom and play that <a href="http://www.timssally.com/" target="_blank">Mindy's</a> class taught me.<br />
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I decided to make a painted art doll using some of that fun! Anyone who knows me personally knows I LOVE fabric. LOVE IT!! I collect it, and pet it...and maybe hoard it just a teeny bit. (sheepish grin). I also work at a fabric store, and I have been getting a bunch of scraps ad treasures from there. Sigh...so my little art doll titled "All Is Well" is using some of my stash. Little fabric Mary Jane's, and a ruffled skirt.<br />
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A painted face on canvas and free motion stitched details....<br />
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And her crowning glory....a whole head of super thin strips of tonnes of different fabric for her hair!<br />
My mom was up this week, and we had so much fun making art and playing in our art journals. I am so blessed to have a mom that shares so many of my interests. She helped me make a really cool stitched journal last night, so hopefully I will have time to make some art in there over the next week to show. Hope you all have a marvelous week friends! A little thought for the day...<br />
<strong>"People rarely succeed unless they have fun at what they are doing."</strong> Dale Carnegie<br />
Go have some fun people!! xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-86880790835251061382012-05-02T12:17:00.000-07:002012-05-02T12:19:14.063-07:00More Mindy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So bunny Bekka is still pouting! </div>
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I wanted to go to the carnival! I got dressed up and everything! Why do I have to stay home and do homework and clean my room? It's just not fair!<br />
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Oh that sad face...ALMOST makes me change my mind. Today we learned how <a href="http://www.timssally.com/" target="_blank">Mindy</a> paints her faces, so these were my first attempts. I really loved the process, who knew finger painting would be so incredibly fun and addictive! Well my 5 year old self, but I forgot I guess...<br />
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My face that turned into a moon.<br />
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I am luna<br />
floating, sighing through<br />
the starry sky<br />
inky and silent<br />
except for...<br />
my sisters<br />
the aurora's<br />
singing<br />
always singing <br />
with voices<br />
throaty<br />
windy<br />
wild<br />
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And of course, no foray back into childhood would be complete for me unless I included a unicorn. Every day from grade one and two, I would hop on my unicorn and ride her home after school. Sometimes she had wings, sometimes we just galloped with the wind rushing through our hair. Wouldn't that be the way to come home in style from the grocery store? Yeah, on second thought, I don't think she'd enjoy the undignified way the bags of lettuce and potatoes would bounce off her flanks...<br />
Anyhooo, after laughing my head off about that visual, I'm off to make some more art. Hope you have a day filled with sparkling ideas and magical adventures into your imagination! xo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-29561400865902436152012-04-28T17:19:00.001-07:002012-04-28T17:20:49.181-07:00Mindy Lacefields Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am taking an online class from the super talented<a href="http://www.timssally.com/" target="_blank"> Mindy</a> . Its been such a wonderful, inspiring class. </div>
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She is asking us to just let go of our preconceptions about "good enough"and get back to the joy of creating from our seven year old selves. Oh my goodness, the fun that this has been!!<br />
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Here are my faces she asked us to sketch... some with our non-dominant hand, loose and silly and scribbly. Someone from class said she thought the girls on the bottom of this one were keeping a secret from poor little bunny. After she said that, I could totally see it.<br />
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The bottom girl on the left loves pie!! I was surprised by how relaxing and enjoyable this exercise was. Next she showed us how to make collage papers by painting on magazine pages with our hands. I asked my 9 year old daughter if she wanted to watch an art video with me. She was interested so we both watched Mindy paint, then we excitedly went and got out all the supplies to make our own "masterpieces". Here are four of the many I made.<br />
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We had so much fun painting together till way past bedtime. She was so amazing to watch how she had no inhibitions, just started going for it, with all sorts of color combos and marks. I made a bunch, and I am so excited to make more. <br />
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I miss my seven year old self. She didn't worry about if it was good enough, or if anyone else would like it. She just created from her heart for the pure joy of making something. Do you still listen to your seven year old self when you create?? Go find her if you haven't seen her for a while. I guarantee you will have so much fun when you paint, you won't be able to keep out of the studio! Have a wonderful creative day friends! I'm off to make backgrounds, and maybe find a unicorn or some fairies! LOL!! xoxo TamTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-42305576013024278512012-04-19T12:40:00.003-07:002012-04-19T13:02:50.606-07:00Spring is coming!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVvRANRPMcFknrVFshHR0B2R5nxbtKyHLtbxy91olxLRc9Hks-y29XxUuoawBCd0-KHEcr7o68YzPOWfYBt-pOigtRka13-GLnbdsqFa-N08USMO8qe56abGoEYxD7LImecGPPGlFuF4/s1600/feb+2011+240.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733203176724759410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVvRANRPMcFknrVFshHR0B2R5nxbtKyHLtbxy91olxLRc9Hks-y29XxUuoawBCd0-KHEcr7o68YzPOWfYBt-pOigtRka13-GLnbdsqFa-N08USMO8qe56abGoEYxD7LImecGPPGlFuF4/s400/feb+2011+240.jpg" /></a>Lets make our nests! Just a few pictures of some birdies making nests in their old homes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8_ssRVo3wbUYtAya1DvPzuI1XSAElJbXzFmUhGFfX0NDoA2VR_kgj1oaPysuhH3Lj6chy2pVPgw56o_T6T-mFZ4lxDTMesGDPP33jLhJwt8PqOFVsXBW2aj7Wshvm30owuDbJQ3dMBo/s1600/feb+2011+239.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733200987308110162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8_ssRVo3wbUYtAya1DvPzuI1XSAElJbXzFmUhGFfX0NDoA2VR_kgj1oaPysuhH3Lj6chy2pVPgw56o_T6T-mFZ4lxDTMesGDPP33jLhJwt8PqOFVsXBW2aj7Wshvm30owuDbJQ3dMBo/s400/feb+2011+239.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1jAO9JiCVAPAs6ni3W0JDdjbETtD1Vgjq6oSYqHmUegkF3fhsGIkB4I0ANYnxeOYT031oGOBspbYWXTsohGNGp4ipNX65GZNOaQXHMyKffb6QrX1bRdrvrn_fabFgn3GRTjKfajgp50/s1600/feb+2011+236.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733200986451301810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1jAO9JiCVAPAs6ni3W0JDdjbETtD1Vgjq6oSYqHmUegkF3fhsGIkB4I0ANYnxeOYT031oGOBspbYWXTsohGNGp4ipNX65GZNOaQXHMyKffb6QrX1bRdrvrn_fabFgn3GRTjKfajgp50/s400/feb+2011+236.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0xtXuoel6peqP5qq8jlsOFi1L4Y08OwEGQH3TKrzZyQmNsupJQHN2Z0-PEsTZ5m_VJn-RZP_qdMBJocS-5I5uEoFvxjcoK3xyylQKHWBuJ3mebhBF5X9MRhKIEk62WA7lfNOkFCBV08/s1600/feb+2011+232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733200974322323154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0xtXuoel6peqP5qq8jlsOFi1L4Y08OwEGQH3TKrzZyQmNsupJQHN2Z0-PEsTZ5m_VJn-RZP_qdMBJocS-5I5uEoFvxjcoK3xyylQKHWBuJ3mebhBF5X9MRhKIEk62WA7lfNOkFCBV08/s400/feb+2011+232.jpg" /></a>Make due with what you have...<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEK4cR0tuznJuhyGlPv4KvUi_KkadYCz5bNFU-vFHO1sAF1AGf02VdVvMRjGmExkk72IfDKW2_goou2f20OpUlH5XpWoSYUiLQp96OpGr_VVjSuQb2b45VOUIdasx1iNHnubgWQ_FBRY/s1600/feb+2011+230.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733200967888066866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEK4cR0tuznJuhyGlPv4KvUi_KkadYCz5bNFU-vFHO1sAF1AGf02VdVvMRjGmExkk72IfDKW2_goou2f20OpUlH5XpWoSYUiLQp96OpGr_VVjSuQb2b45VOUIdasx1iNHnubgWQ_FBRY/s400/feb+2011+230.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_EI3s6gpSP5vt9qRuuu6xg2tN84kqzEa8hK7QwGbb49qKtr-COlDLBy8ngMM4r1Gdthhw9IuxUJDzcNGR-_rtaMohWUTAH9PpYeNS8_4exB8Q-ws7SzClqD_cSA8y4NkL0mPNFW66bo/s1600/feb+2011+228.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733200962801798290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_EI3s6gpSP5vt9qRuuu6xg2tN84kqzEa8hK7QwGbb49qKtr-COlDLBy8ngMM4r1Gdthhw9IuxUJDzcNGR-_rtaMohWUTAH9PpYeNS8_4exB8Q-ws7SzClqD_cSA8y4NkL0mPNFW66bo/s400/feb+2011+228.jpg" /></a>And spread your wings and fly when you can. Have a wonderful thursday everyone!<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-55255689498376379262012-04-17T14:41:00.002-07:002012-04-17T15:22:46.044-07:00Pears are yummy...and fun to paint!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NnyplsGinSCqklkJQIf22F4gNUTVj-zIWidAnXtMtCQoF6slf3AEok1q6XH8DrZUuPTdMt_1p_ckXFBIVMVYGz_KTtH8WaxOHH_C06Rl4Dc22Lxa2XQiZ0epQcm2iNx4qHkdRcYR5Xk/s1600/feb+2011+423.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732489121292848178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NnyplsGinSCqklkJQIf22F4gNUTVj-zIWidAnXtMtCQoF6slf3AEok1q6XH8DrZUuPTdMt_1p_ckXFBIVMVYGz_KTtH8WaxOHH_C06Rl4Dc22Lxa2XQiZ0epQcm2iNx4qHkdRcYR5Xk/s400/feb+2011+423.jpg" /></a>Do any of you just get something in your head that won't come out?? Pears are like that for me...no matter how often I paint and paint them, they just keep coming back. The above painting (a BIG brute at 3 feet by 5 feet!) also combines my love of chairs!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWE1Us0CyMyW_mZT9FFTJxBmPVa8lAri87e5JfeVi2BwJQBHdvquy7h1aiwGfQd3v3nhPZAb_hUoUSl10rqr1Hc9QL_5PNohGcvRoXhDV7hRi1Ypwe0-nkLP9VwQzLBSxuxEBbMyoUwvM/s1600/feb+2011+250.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732489116010696210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWE1Us0CyMyW_mZT9FFTJxBmPVa8lAri87e5JfeVi2BwJQBHdvquy7h1aiwGfQd3v3nhPZAb_hUoUSl10rqr1Hc9QL_5PNohGcvRoXhDV7hRi1Ypwe0-nkLP9VwQzLBSxuxEBbMyoUwvM/s400/feb+2011+250.jpg" /></a>A fancy pear :o) She's all dressed up for an evening out perhaps? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hahaha</span>!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2ky_OktmS9dJIZKMto6SWpLaXa82b4kpAhx5eYhQVbnFMmzdDQtSGTjbHGZNrI1XdQqEWHLji44-zxUPNyUQNlIsBsB5wQHt7Ribmg1-ggC_7TC1tWuVPKsxsFFai0U3kAvE6QdTIlI/s1600/feb+2011+254.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732489108339565410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2ky_OktmS9dJIZKMto6SWpLaXa82b4kpAhx5eYhQVbnFMmzdDQtSGTjbHGZNrI1XdQqEWHLji44-zxUPNyUQNlIsBsB5wQHt7Ribmg1-ggC_7TC1tWuVPKsxsFFai0U3kAvE6QdTIlI/s400/feb+2011+254.jpg" /></a>Wish you could see this one in real life...the texture and fabric on the background are so yummy. This week has been wonderful. Taking the inspiring online class "Paint your story" from the one and only Mindy at <a href="http://www.timssally.com">www.timssally.com</a>. Trying hard to get back to the joy of creating from my seven year old self. Its been stretching and great fun so far. Mindy also said we should use <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pinterest</span> as part of our tools for class...twist my rubber arm, OK! Hahaha! So I hope to have stuff to post from that next week. May your day be filled with the things that inspire you my friends! {hugs} Tammy<br /><div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-57232988341259417012012-04-09T13:02:00.006-07:002012-04-09T13:28:13.497-07:00Some Art!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstuDeyQPUQ-DR8RZ9oZGVI4s_HkRgupBapadF-1cm4t_LBJctjy_r_rA0aXi1YESiWQUxBQ9EeU0zTjxnwkZWiKbPWeJBQwC0-mPYeGYFAq7ihLPcJg-LQGODREHmlFDjKsQY2stcaos/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729496816030385474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstuDeyQPUQ-DR8RZ9oZGVI4s_HkRgupBapadF-1cm4t_LBJctjy_r_rA0aXi1YESiWQUxBQ9EeU0zTjxnwkZWiKbPWeJBQwC0-mPYeGYFAq7ihLPcJg-LQGODREHmlFDjKsQY2stcaos/s400/easter+2012+and+art+031.JPG" /></a>I love doors...their worn beauty, their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">history</span> and stories. Who has come and left through them? Who came running back into the arms of love...who never returned?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvTRQ4MXCsCSrPxOZeAE5SYGQ9Tkh3pdGzdOq1HKJdwIQbXDwD4BICKsrZKgAf8mWg5IR2PmuhIhVnUyzyvBXqONdesFlzS-UDCizr9q_E9_0cFhpTLrtswoH3YUxRkNsQrOk7NKGZJ4/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729496808806239682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvTRQ4MXCsCSrPxOZeAE5SYGQ9Tkh3pdGzdOq1HKJdwIQbXDwD4BICKsrZKgAf8mWg5IR2PmuhIhVnUyzyvBXqONdesFlzS-UDCizr9q_E9_0cFhpTLrtswoH3YUxRkNsQrOk7NKGZJ4/s400/easter+2012+and+art+029.JPG" /></a>I also love their deep symbolism...of change, of opening yourself up to a new mystery.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Qmq23Ita2G-mNhaLjGworYcQo-T4N4Eou8wz7hjJ9vlt9IViRtIzCvSMiH24TkS_DE1VeXbGFFv4TnbeQ5W38VIZ1l7K74dbMHksmZtYYQ9SNInBBLLHu_qKQelOls1olnUqqTWBpo/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729496797821607362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Qmq23Ita2G-mNhaLjGworYcQo-T4N4Eou8wz7hjJ9vlt9IViRtIzCvSMiH24TkS_DE1VeXbGFFv4TnbeQ5W38VIZ1l7K74dbMHksmZtYYQ9SNInBBLLHu_qKQelOls1olnUqqTWBpo/s400/easter+2012+and+art+034.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekdF60ayQBPzAvHcKYPrHAt2duiNkITLWnOUMs6F_MOEAjf4FlYT2ZC4GQuF8TNBGL5E40qdVfl2w7F0zqo3qgkuSHy-GQ_kBmcwTvFy_2hDNoivwEUv6dhc3nTJ303srk4ClNOUG70E/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+032.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729496789966159602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekdF60ayQBPzAvHcKYPrHAt2duiNkITLWnOUMs6F_MOEAjf4FlYT2ZC4GQuF8TNBGL5E40qdVfl2w7F0zqo3qgkuSHy-GQ_kBmcwTvFy_2hDNoivwEUv6dhc3nTJ303srk4ClNOUG70E/s400/easter+2012+and+art+032.JPG" /></a>Or maybe of shutting something out for good. Something that no longer serves you on your journey...or is actually doing you harm.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaix_sSkDv4ZCCJETOlUYC6hFbkICST1NllUvIvpftquKw0HOvtteK-tzElxa99SZDAFObL8pgWjfDeaY2JcHTYX8sDWjJv4JdeBU6e9SXwrweZphmsgiORrcVnxCYG4vC4UQMjWXJ8A/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729495434751667282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaix_sSkDv4ZCCJETOlUYC6hFbkICST1NllUvIvpftquKw0HOvtteK-tzElxa99SZDAFObL8pgWjfDeaY2JcHTYX8sDWjJv4JdeBU6e9SXwrweZphmsgiORrcVnxCYG4vC4UQMjWXJ8A/s400/easter+2012+and+art+037.JPG" /></a>A gentle soft click of the latch, or a resonating slam! I get to choose who and what I will let in, and what I will keep out. I choose to let in the light and good. I choose to think that hope lies waiting behind that door...I just have to have the courage to reach out and turn the knob.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuQ2obeaZgZWz6u5xfz4o85B33vIM7l98Hh-7LLzqNieSSXApQM2PfWhkGbPs31-zHmjBktirpUm3pQLdQDGadTYB0BxG9HvxGbi1bOt0X-AF4aBGkV1S3NfgkR7NxhZpXKqmtlXinBo/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729495418020525490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuQ2obeaZgZWz6u5xfz4o85B33vIM7l98Hh-7LLzqNieSSXApQM2PfWhkGbPs31-zHmjBktirpUm3pQLdQDGadTYB0BxG9HvxGbi1bOt0X-AF4aBGkV1S3NfgkR7NxhZpXKqmtlXinBo/s400/easter+2012+and+art+035.JPG" /></a>These are my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">cone flower</span> fairies...ready to work <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> magic and step into their little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">paper boat</span> off to the realm of beauty.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClwa1LovOzbwREMJKulSFJTj54rr9OR5plV-j2W418ntMBEzZF1NvjepPtcfrq6YX1CwM9mL0Accnu_rl5csyKT0V3fxV6ZoLDU6-Nf919xn0ncQB_xtBvvh0CgjZ-yFz5tvdcb62LPE/s1600/more+art+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729495397325436338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClwa1LovOzbwREMJKulSFJTj54rr9OR5plV-j2W418ntMBEzZF1NvjepPtcfrq6YX1CwM9mL0Accnu_rl5csyKT0V3fxV6ZoLDU6-Nf919xn0ncQB_xtBvvh0CgjZ-yFz5tvdcb62LPE/s400/more+art+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLcuNVRlkIo8qjqWBpl_N4eW8x0Mk_Yjc-A2779k5wE9blOUtFWpWsF5MsRrewdnDzXfXPMjj6Cq5EdCC0nt1dezgd7jVfT8mtDAB72-zB9Q7f98JeuaS-NM3GF3W1QKHEWsyDkf6Vio/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729495389831325458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLcuNVRlkIo8qjqWBpl_N4eW8x0Mk_Yjc-A2779k5wE9blOUtFWpWsF5MsRrewdnDzXfXPMjj6Cq5EdCC0nt1dezgd7jVfT8mtDAB72-zB9Q7f98JeuaS-NM3GF3W1QKHEWsyDkf6Vio/s400/easter+2012+and+art+041.JPG" /></a>This was originally a painting of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">cone flower</span> blossoms from my garden, but like many things here it got a makeover into something new.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknirm5d8i6PcAR362z3RMu3eg5ecYR_uW9LtED6Jqdlh_SfGrJf5EgKBhvZIQH_HuXgH2FU27R9e9jEXRywSKNlG04nk4FIJJb8Go8a9HsE2JWZzdfhLhzmJiPHDaQE9DVJvQ5ZMm3mg/s1600/easter+2012+and+art+038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729495384019784466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknirm5d8i6PcAR362z3RMu3eg5ecYR_uW9LtED6Jqdlh_SfGrJf5EgKBhvZIQH_HuXgH2FU27R9e9jEXRywSKNlG04nk4FIJJb8Go8a9HsE2JWZzdfhLhzmJiPHDaQE9DVJvQ5ZMm3mg/s400/easter+2012+and+art+038.JPG" /></a>May your day be filled with light and gratitude my friends! And doors opened with the sunlight pouring in... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">xoxo</span> Tam<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-11431868974927031172012-04-07T19:27:00.006-07:002012-04-08T20:15:37.761-07:00Early to Port Townsend!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoM7C9jvvT6QmXAB_Of1atq9bKXFtFWfxlr5Yozq0HiFC3anFgITe25IfA7tkiZg8yEU0WNWctJhD6_oNOv6lg7j5RmggwQTczgIDuTZVC9OTNol5kHLQ-35VUweY1yCB0VCfLOokyWFo/s1600/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728853595466736930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoM7C9jvvT6QmXAB_Of1atq9bKXFtFWfxlr5Yozq0HiFC3anFgITe25IfA7tkiZg8yEU0WNWctJhD6_oNOv6lg7j5RmggwQTczgIDuTZVC9OTNol5kHLQ-35VUweY1yCB0VCfLOokyWFo/s400/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+299.JPG" /></a>This is my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bestest</span> super talented auntie Deb. Every year I have come to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Artfest</span> it has been with her, my mom and Doreen. Shes extremely proud of her adorable crown she purchased that day!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46FRdSnUWoEBlJCq2I0ooONp69o57Dm0nSVxh79mbuYcjYoFQQ9JdNmfjLkSWkqLlEUQN5GQRYjkFpMbH-O-VCPKNFYw4ooN9QmRb93FlAMIy31F8H7AmCr9srvOj7pP9UKGiU5OYL_E/s1600/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+311.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728853593640809538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46FRdSnUWoEBlJCq2I0ooONp69o57Dm0nSVxh79mbuYcjYoFQQ9JdNmfjLkSWkqLlEUQN5GQRYjkFpMbH-O-VCPKNFYw4ooN9QmRb93FlAMIy31F8H7AmCr9srvOj7pP9UKGiU5OYL_E/s400/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+311.JPG" /></a>Cookie was urging us to come and shop...so we did!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_FUmvs44THyoZhIpWT5Qd30sjgCVmCuIeCf2fBGSMEhC0I_Avfk_XW4jjw0QMjxl3uXbr87e1CNZOCK9O9yzCWvUsDBLUuaf4a_iREKzP6dQSQBMbUzDXRa3AH5e6m9dbl-wUuakioE/s1600/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728853578690323106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_FUmvs44THyoZhIpWT5Qd30sjgCVmCuIeCf2fBGSMEhC0I_Avfk_XW4jjw0QMjxl3uXbr87e1CNZOCK9O9yzCWvUsDBLUuaf4a_iREKzP6dQSQBMbUzDXRa3AH5e6m9dbl-wUuakioE/s400/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+301.JPG" /></a>UH! The amazing bead store in Port Townsend...this place was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kryptonite</span> to my wallet!!! But the kindly husband who co-owns the store let us go upstairs for a sneak peek (and shop) of their newest beads they hadn't even gotten out in the store! Heaven! That's my mom Linda next to me (see the resemblance in the smile and the nose)?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM7DiV1eJZWL3yYsxPGWdY48xMsY9YzNUmr20Y0SL2n5cXxeW9Yw4NNJAklxBETcsu4B8I4G73hmg9_SyRkP4WZRjWVizKZ6bOk47BuFo4Cp7vcGuIB9wnYIEvMpCn1jG8fu7PcMH1ls/s1600/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+317.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728853576269984274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTM7DiV1eJZWL3yYsxPGWdY48xMsY9YzNUmr20Y0SL2n5cXxeW9Yw4NNJAklxBETcsu4B8I4G73hmg9_SyRkP4WZRjWVizKZ6bOk47BuFo4Cp7vcGuIB9wnYIEvMpCn1jG8fu7PcMH1ls/s400/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+317.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">AKAMI</span>, another place that loved to empty my wallet. I wish I could have spent longer in there.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiquWdgacrdQLk6c12cFQaydKCNjBg8s-aT5ZX6QR3f-gYWB8CkSlFfTNWroyaEdk0BWYWQgmiKcLwWI7Tv-kbRnJcHiAB2idccfpfPHMoHfKOt64ZDHvUZK9ypE-PmTz1_geGdMbO3hI/s1600/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+323.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728853571369620434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiquWdgacrdQLk6c12cFQaydKCNjBg8s-aT5ZX6QR3f-gYWB8CkSlFfTNWroyaEdk0BWYWQgmiKcLwWI7Tv-kbRnJcHiAB2idccfpfPHMoHfKOt64ZDHvUZK9ypE-PmTz1_geGdMbO3hI/s400/oct-march+2012%2528including+last+artfest%2529+323.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Oooh</span>! Some of the wonderful ladies that came up early and hung us with us! WOW! the dinner was delicious (and ladies, you know looking at the Jeremiah eye candy didn't hurt either! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>!!) You know who you are! Miss you guys already. {{hugs}}.</div><div> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">OOOH</span>! And an exciting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sidenote</span> MY COMMENTS are working!! Yeah!! Thank you to my most wonderful friend Regina at <a href="http://blog.creativekismet.com">http://blog.creativekismet.com</a> oh thank you thank you!! </div><div> </div><div> Luv Tam<br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-45974776526088080872012-04-07T18:53:00.003-07:002012-04-07T19:24:56.177-07:00Of Journals and Journeys<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbKJlZIC-O3K_Iou3MhcGhWK4Jscg8b9i_wm0USfSGlL9Tb82iLDYyynwPAo1P_HTIk9_NR-RcM7Qty18OiHjcQRrZcxE4mT-Del78wpHu77YcSubI3V4isMz27nquztSVQJz5q5y3NM/s1600/handmade+journal+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728844349446012994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbKJlZIC-O3K_Iou3MhcGhWK4Jscg8b9i_wm0USfSGlL9Tb82iLDYyynwPAo1P_HTIk9_NR-RcM7Qty18OiHjcQRrZcxE4mT-Del78wpHu77YcSubI3V4isMz27nquztSVQJz5q5y3NM/s400/handmade+journal+005.JPG" /></a>So I have been absent...for a good long time. My blog was making me mad, and because I am severely challenged in the tech department I just stared helplessly at the help emails and then gave up and ate some chocolate cake. So the problem isn't fixed(no one seems to be able to leave comments, and I can't leave comments on your blogs that I love either) but my dearest friend from Norway said she had one word for me... "GETBLOGGINGALREADY!!!" Well who can argue with that.LOL!<br /> So here is a little journal I made today...I only got to keep it for about an hour, then it was promptly snatched up and away to a new owner who is going to take her to Turkey, and Ephesus etc! So it will have a much better life travelling and being loved. I did 7 signatures inside using a coptic stitch on watercolor paper.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIavDvf0dFr8GpATs5CTv8npZ_W2i-60yUsM0bQK0hs7z6PwxYOTCR48_yKgRbt1i_WwPT0u7unxATpxan0Wus9Go02pdnHxXCxXBkFGFNOTuJIL3Nx-MQiD8Mtfng07349WuX8IurCQ/s1600/handmade+journal+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728843835159894802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIavDvf0dFr8GpATs5CTv8npZ_W2i-60yUsM0bQK0hs7z6PwxYOTCR48_yKgRbt1i_WwPT0u7unxATpxan0Wus9Go02pdnHxXCxXBkFGFNOTuJIL3Nx-MQiD8Mtfng07349WuX8IurCQ/s400/handmade+journal+003.JPG" /></a>I put the definition of journal in a book plate on the cover. I used antique lace and mother of pearl buttons I had on a 1930's baby dress.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfxTc-eQ7ZM7iPFlmmGneaSGp8hjnN0NsAVg2ljtPSR_S2egNouIWfamDdZOZNxgzVy39D2y5-1jLdVIoweeYNKsMouVO7f7MSkIco3eoK1bjDJGFZKgylrdFcpSF87AA700wJ23KpLo/s1600/handmade+journal+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728843828410035794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfxTc-eQ7ZM7iPFlmmGneaSGp8hjnN0NsAVg2ljtPSR_S2egNouIWfamDdZOZNxgzVy39D2y5-1jLdVIoweeYNKsMouVO7f7MSkIco3eoK1bjDJGFZKgylrdFcpSF87AA700wJ23KpLo/s400/handmade+journal+004.JPG" /></a>A little J from a type writer key, and blue cotton velvet stitched to the cover fabric.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4Li2u4x3wDOGz2-4sATgbhjJK2Tx35BXO7GLZWfBTja-mj_yu3MGkCPQzJHPTVBqMb2_FmhNLg35uONeWxQU3oOEXAYn3WDdMGKjCRZ2S00Ts9U16ii-ZE5x1bb0wy0J72jcLj51pWU/s1600/handmade+journal+017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728843817818933474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4Li2u4x3wDOGz2-4sATgbhjJK2Tx35BXO7GLZWfBTja-mj_yu3MGkCPQzJHPTVBqMb2_FmhNLg35uONeWxQU3oOEXAYn3WDdMGKjCRZ2S00Ts9U16ii-ZE5x1bb0wy0J72jcLj51pWU/s400/handmade+journal+017.JPG" /></a>A little free motion stitched message on the back with a fabric heart.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFW2VfO-W-F7HvAUWccEd-sO0ScfOuXnQKHs4W1E2kNqJl5oGW3LMH0aznZifDx9jqBgw_hrQqlL6wEAMeAMS-VjpstcQnjnG71ux9qOVcK3FniKOpSmvdC_yQpMOYVGUMH24Jxp8FTc/s1600/handmade+journal+015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728843815128335330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFW2VfO-W-F7HvAUWccEd-sO0ScfOuXnQKHs4W1E2kNqJl5oGW3LMH0aznZifDx9jqBgw_hrQqlL6wEAMeAMS-VjpstcQnjnG71ux9qOVcK3FniKOpSmvdC_yQpMOYVGUMH24Jxp8FTc/s400/handmade+journal+015.JPG" /></a>And to make sure everything stays inside a gathered ribbon elastic band to snap around the whole book with a crochet flower, button and feather. There Janne! I did it!! I blogged already! hahaha! And if I knew how to do a link, her name would be highlighted, but instead I'll just say go check out her AMAZING blog at <a href="http://www.spindlemaker.com">www.spindlemaker.com</a> You will love her. So talented and fun, and man does she sure get stuff done. I will be back tomorrow with some artfest photos, and some pics of paintings I did before Artfest...promise. :op</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> May your day be FULL of Joy! </div><div> Tam</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-4311638212516326682011-09-14T08:19:00.000-07:002012-04-28T17:19:21.574-07:00YAY! I'm Back...for now.<div>My kids are away...mommy will play! Back to school has come, and I have missed posting here so much! Here are a few of the latest drawings I have been working on. Definitely more cartooney than usual, but I am having so much fun! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_-tTwIgi6YL-z5DJhn6Db_CuYDwKJK3qp-EV9FavfCxrycSsWpGa-aksD93ukq6NOWZFIKI81E5b9VVCAVTCqOxtfG2-f8NFd0KSzELig8otY_dniWzhrSTSZfd1CQt-FSxaCGj2QcA/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+010.JPG"><font color="#000000"></font><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652237815815193778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_-tTwIgi6YL-z5DJhn6Db_CuYDwKJK3qp-EV9FavfCxrycSsWpGa-aksD93ukq6NOWZFIKI81E5b9VVCAVTCqOxtfG2-f8NFd0KSzELig8otY_dniWzhrSTSZfd1CQt-FSxaCGj2QcA/s400/my+art+journal+girls+010.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhym0WoT0OXkanKA4NRpymE9eVYKpqBM6qgKeQTxumiRC71Sqt_izWRLhsw-T8Imonpa5m5O2gxuccxyU_VfdRuj6cw0jIVT0qfRuHhCyrtb3TBE0YAOW9wd03HDMST9JqZeJmtUmMxVI/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652237579296567186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhym0WoT0OXkanKA4NRpymE9eVYKpqBM6qgKeQTxumiRC71Sqt_izWRLhsw-T8Imonpa5m5O2gxuccxyU_VfdRuj6cw0jIVT0qfRuHhCyrtb3TBE0YAOW9wd03HDMST9JqZeJmtUmMxVI/s400/my+art+journal+girls+009.JPG" /></a>My "Go Green Girl!" Complete with postage stamp buttons and a birdie friend!<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3M7DgLljnnsMXo2UmKb7Af50R0T7UYxQXzOLdnBQhbcH4sHsZt0AUUv8Eb82oJ_ExGNfR3Wg18YcYKL3RLW6DXbiUBSfp3FKS6Wdi_4kMXo5q3kqZvCFwd_HMG36iJzgen6HQxTuLCs/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652237232570086930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3M7DgLljnnsMXo2UmKb7Af50R0T7UYxQXzOLdnBQhbcH4sHsZt0AUUv8Eb82oJ_ExGNfR3Wg18YcYKL3RLW6DXbiUBSfp3FKS6Wdi_4kMXo5q3kqZvCFwd_HMG36iJzgen6HQxTuLCs/s400/my+art+journal+girls+008.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxWZm1WWiPHm_AurYytC2IYSA8f9-XtOgMgZo8YJpY9vC050DQxwE7dYA40KRcy5Dyxy2K1fAw9BPb8B8yR2m1ycLOqMdl8vyeg84xaw2ZY51LljkOvlRtKdMVH8v1f0yPAUjVfCk2CE/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652236877814296690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxWZm1WWiPHm_AurYytC2IYSA8f9-XtOgMgZo8YJpY9vC050DQxwE7dYA40KRcy5Dyxy2K1fAw9BPb8B8yR2m1ycLOqMdl8vyeg84xaw2ZY51LljkOvlRtKdMVH8v1f0yPAUjVfCk2CE/s400/my+art+journal+girls+006.JPG" /></a>"Fly Away" is my favorite of them all so far. Her look is so peaceful and happy.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-W_ZkzBnvnjW6arolGXvNzI4EPtjvmIxQ4cliXBMK97jNW65XE0sfczeeRdE4BoOq4Q-NIluE0KbX9GZ8YLVudSw81VPhAp78CE-NO9l7g4qhaopvWEfSLkHqG0tv7Ju4dYlpOiOVck/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652236581323986258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-W_ZkzBnvnjW6arolGXvNzI4EPtjvmIxQ4cliXBMK97jNW65XE0sfczeeRdE4BoOq4Q-NIluE0KbX9GZ8YLVudSw81VPhAp78CE-NO9l7g4qhaopvWEfSLkHqG0tv7Ju4dYlpOiOVck/s400/my+art+journal+girls+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVntcV5zeQ66eRGO54BXSlZ8f4uD0-aI_e6H4uoFXdxkbQljrTWSXU693X7_ILQdGRq1NYihxnv5Bf8uA5SXtsWaLw4PhWoBSlmrPIo2e9dHTZDn31-AfYyF0l2NRfGpUw1COcvAXGPg/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652236319359755602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVntcV5zeQ66eRGO54BXSlZ8f4uD0-aI_e6H4uoFXdxkbQljrTWSXU693X7_ILQdGRq1NYihxnv5Bf8uA5SXtsWaLw4PhWoBSlmrPIo2e9dHTZDn31-AfYyF0l2NRfGpUw1COcvAXGPg/s400/my+art+journal+girls+003.JPG" /></a>"Blue girl"is thinking fluttery thoughts of summer...as ours is quickly (and I mean QUICKLY) coming to an end. I stitched fabric with matching embroidery floss around the edge. I think if you click on it you can get a better look.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_P_SVgyHAvyl7hNX6pL2RD-t7M712O-S0MRdOyafE2DJYhOTEOR6JkURDc2bsh_tRoExnACJ4UBGlFJck-x55HPUBt73nw85jlxxOg3WG531FH76EPhBHd-st9FcYCSMj1D108eH0rQ/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652236032526732370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_P_SVgyHAvyl7hNX6pL2RD-t7M712O-S0MRdOyafE2DJYhOTEOR6JkURDc2bsh_tRoExnACJ4UBGlFJck-x55HPUBt73nw85jlxxOg3WG531FH76EPhBHd-st9FcYCSMj1D108eH0rQ/s400/my+art+journal+girls+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaCftaBl8wlQuye4HooDA_-gFdO8bysKJKbebKACoup-2jOoT_x9WCtLhf7a3v9WOmRj06Vn69eAvgJ6CzCjony4slXLOVB1nbb0U3yjJkEandIrPlhqgA_8xOqA1fdG3ylPY3nSXikE/s1600/my+art+journal+girls+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 268px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652235745292863442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaCftaBl8wlQuye4HooDA_-gFdO8bysKJKbebKACoup-2jOoT_x9WCtLhf7a3v9WOmRj06Vn69eAvgJ6CzCjony4slXLOVB1nbb0U3yjJkEandIrPlhqgA_8xOqA1fdG3ylPY3nSXikE/s400/my+art+journal+girls+001.JPG" /></a>"There was a Little Girl, with a little curl". After I painted this one...she really just needed something more, so I started digging through my artfest trades (some people gave little packets of vintage collage stuff this year) and I found the poem at the bottom! It was even pink!! And I had drawn a curl right in the middle of her forehead. It was serendipity I tell ya! I painted these all in my oversize moleskien journal! Oh how I love that thing! Hope you all have had a great summer full of blessings and joy. Oh, and if anyone is still reading after my looooong absence, the owl babies have flown the nest! I know some of you have already received them. If you have could you drop me a line? Just so I know they actually made it to you?? Have a wonderful wonderful day!</div><div> </div><div> xoxo Tam<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-62043292067286291672011-07-28T12:14:00.001-07:002012-04-28T17:19:21.577-07:00Ah! Summer....<div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgLAWO4K2h5HtyWMwtGyJVi9N-FJRbh1ltlVB4_uo3lvSrH1dnoiKuWj7CfIclHvl8mcsiq45HYKaTJ-0VXLs-eGgmM15pjVDqKAVM1X3Yy2WvAi1Chmb_rMNtsXjApgJIhzkT99mtjM/s1600/from+kim+203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634485119209951362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgLAWO4K2h5HtyWMwtGyJVi9N-FJRbh1ltlVB4_uo3lvSrH1dnoiKuWj7CfIclHvl8mcsiq45HYKaTJ-0VXLs-eGgmM15pjVDqKAVM1X3Yy2WvAi1Chmb_rMNtsXjApgJIhzkT99mtjM/s400/from+kim+203.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBywe-FKx-moAwX51nFC4Yxa4Xd3UpQ-kup_F_5E3SD-W4Ri9MFnDUlZctqzUBt2tT2z0J0mmAo0Fm2BYnc5nZg5ns-NIz0RSnoZf7vc79_bGn7DzZt8TqYUktSAUpEEL63gsFJTGGgZ8/s1600/from+kim+226.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634484630979915314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBywe-FKx-moAwX51nFC4Yxa4Xd3UpQ-kup_F_5E3SD-W4Ri9MFnDUlZctqzUBt2tT2z0J0mmAo0Fm2BYnc5nZg5ns-NIz0RSnoZf7vc79_bGn7DzZt8TqYUktSAUpEEL63gsFJTGGgZ8/s400/from+kim+226.JPG" /></a>I had no idea that this summer would be too full to be able to get on the computer, too full to do any art, too full to have much personal time at all. I miss you all! Hopefully I will be able to squeeze in some more time for me in the next month. <font id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Until</font> then I will be busily running after my two little gifts. Hope your summer has been filled with wonder so far. Miss you friends!</div><div><font id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">xoxo</font> Tam<br /><div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-33372627078925526432011-06-19T10:06:00.000-07:002011-06-19T10:23:04.052-07:00warning...giveaway spoiler!I couldn't help it...some of you said you wanted to see the giveaways coming to those of you who commented on the doll post...so I had to share :o) Here are the owl babies that will hopefully not take too long, due to the Canada post strike :o(<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDytpJD9h4_RfejJ_niENFKHfz-tsVacWmmJ9WdoA2Hu8yomjbh7WvKMZuhU8U7jlynrS5X2kCAIX0Sh912DqHLg31lsYPkZheiRdtmovsu5SA0o8iOYW57UpTfzXdRz2a6jLjXTG6RD8/s1600/giveaway+owls%252C+and+gratitude+pics+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619979356164460626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDytpJD9h4_RfejJ_niENFKHfz-tsVacWmmJ9WdoA2Hu8yomjbh7WvKMZuhU8U7jlynrS5X2kCAIX0Sh912DqHLg31lsYPkZheiRdtmovsu5SA0o8iOYW57UpTfzXdRz2a6jLjXTG6RD8/s400/giveaway+owls%252C+and+gratitude+pics+003.JPG" /></a> a close up of one of the faces...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJd8bLaxud6P98NTIcjj9hUR7pM7KelY9KDTtrjysZnWQL4rvyFbIxbyzLG2au7n7wPRsa6yVBTPMJEkq00l7CKXT3wuVQUYiOprhDqmHXIiZ2Yz1c2t6XZt9Hm3TToEZcEWQBB91IiY/s1600/owl+giveaway+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619979103540822498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJd8bLaxud6P98NTIcjj9hUR7pM7KelY9KDTtrjysZnWQL4rvyFbIxbyzLG2au7n7wPRsa6yVBTPMJEkq00l7CKXT3wuVQUYiOprhDqmHXIiZ2Yz1c2t6XZt9Hm3TToEZcEWQBB91IiY/s400/owl+giveaway+004.JPG" /></a> Here are some of the color variations I did. I made them all out of paper clay, jointed them, and then hand painted them. I hope you love them . They were so fun to make!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpq5KRkJjh19mRmnfXtBpiEc9_n5wsYx01qa1JVpG9WK7VFWtkr_2ixnpiKBGKFoEZ6meZFCiQn-L86B56nK1nYxQduW7Msui5ezfEICT-JxQ5azphkcGs-778fLPSzT1E5ia5OmsvAs/s1600/owl+giveaway+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619978859705464146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpq5KRkJjh19mRmnfXtBpiEc9_n5wsYx01qa1JVpG9WK7VFWtkr_2ixnpiKBGKFoEZ6meZFCiQn-L86B56nK1nYxQduW7Msui5ezfEICT-JxQ5azphkcGs-778fLPSzT1E5ia5OmsvAs/s400/owl+giveaway+001.JPG" /></a> LOOK at all the owl babies! Now to somehow get them to you all without them getting squished. Thank you so much for all your comments. They are so wonderful and encouraging!! Where are the fabric owls?? Well as many of you artists know...some of us are not the most organized.I can not find the pattern anywhere...hence the all new giveaway. Hopefully you guys like them though. Have a wonderful Fathers day! Off to make my man feel special! xoxo Tam</div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-47123561164516692462011-06-15T11:26:00.000-07:002011-06-15T12:13:07.419-07:00Today...I am so thankful for...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHxu0yEphpvhnkt6FFNolR5svJ5NhSVCr29t2MKZ3pT8yJv9fYk0fCXkziqVlDz-aURvnNqFUYlt5QYuNeLIGRDaZx_cQVmebVlzxUIscma3Czw5IZpj_XVCTJojUQtrXBc4Oc-YcjRQ/s1600/giveaway+owls%252C+and+gratitude+pics+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618522940920695570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHxu0yEphpvhnkt6FFNolR5svJ5NhSVCr29t2MKZ3pT8yJv9fYk0fCXkziqVlDz-aURvnNqFUYlt5QYuNeLIGRDaZx_cQVmebVlzxUIscma3Czw5IZpj_XVCTJojUQtrXBc4Oc-YcjRQ/s400/giveaway+owls%252C+and+gratitude+pics+004.JPG" /></a> Juicy ripe <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">blackberry's</span> for breakfast...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGQkzJeRD9_KmclNqDCGvy_KWx-ClqOPuVlcpbIGnsOuYBB0C1Nck_sMsfHCNRWKiwLiD_G37bQucej4CQoNpWVUNxn9EnGYyiW1sFxAcZa4diuCosnYNfYUmiF7sIwIa91B4McI1TYk/s1600/484.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618521243949385746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGQkzJeRD9_KmclNqDCGvy_KWx-ClqOPuVlcpbIGnsOuYBB0C1Nck_sMsfHCNRWKiwLiD_G37bQucej4CQoNpWVUNxn9EnGYyiW1sFxAcZa4diuCosnYNfYUmiF7sIwIa91B4McI1TYk/s400/484.JPG" /></a> my eyesight...I can gaze upon the beauty and light in the world.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVSUej7fKWIKJEkSabdCSgzgSl0ugOTLyPMUT4S3hsSmZ0aZp7_7apAcgbR7_mmYuO-Fbkw_a6MZLegR3GnXT2rY3P8WsBU0JOUVnRCpneDNHYewwaaDdlbCyhegWNWq4igAvOW1MxPE/s1600/572.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618519969084318818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVSUej7fKWIKJEkSabdCSgzgSl0ugOTLyPMUT4S3hsSmZ0aZp7_7apAcgbR7_mmYuO-Fbkw_a6MZLegR3GnXT2rY3P8WsBU0JOUVnRCpneDNHYewwaaDdlbCyhegWNWq4igAvOW1MxPE/s400/572.JPG" /></a> homemade organic apple sauce. YUM!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0EISc1wqqvLWY7Bol5ENMak7i1LhoD0nIzKlxlxFyMMc0vsQdbuX07SHv3EFCH6wTDX1nS37rH14pv23Cu3A4Xng66lA6Io51XWStlL2BGTfq9hyH_nqeWOvtKE_4UMfodUEA6k5DFg/s1600/435.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618519522209815314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0EISc1wqqvLWY7Bol5ENMak7i1LhoD0nIzKlxlxFyMMc0vsQdbuX07SHv3EFCH6wTDX1nS37rH14pv23Cu3A4Xng66lA6Io51XWStlL2BGTfq9hyH_nqeWOvtKE_4UMfodUEA6k5DFg/s400/435.JPG" /></a> impossibly beautiful son, sleeping in a sunbeam.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV5Ejz3dgOu0QrHPWamLmXSE3yQBuLBOWGqhnRGe8nDDZt9d2LQbpMSv2ubygm__linXMlN8a_a77SyqVvY22YEcJu-47Qrzg7cepmiFTpx_SZSDg6SrkOgUQrf0V9LvSn6F4dct111g/s1600/artfest+%25231+and+the+three+years+after+645.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618518986249589730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV5Ejz3dgOu0QrHPWamLmXSE3yQBuLBOWGqhnRGe8nDDZt9d2LQbpMSv2ubygm__linXMlN8a_a77SyqVvY22YEcJu-47Qrzg7cepmiFTpx_SZSDg6SrkOgUQrf0V9LvSn6F4dct111g/s400/artfest+%25231+and+the+three+years+after+645.JPG" /></a> the morning sunshine...<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffffff;">"because a thankful heart is a happy heart." veggie tales</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have been creating up some cool things to ship out to all you sweets who commented on the doll hair post...yeah, it took me A LOT longer than I thought to make 15 little treats for you all. But they had to be just right, then the postal strike and all. I am dying to show you...but I want them to be a surprise too. Ahhh! What to do?? Ask my mom, I call her to tell her I bought her gift for (insert every holiday here) then 5 minutes later Im begging to tell her what it is! LOL!! I find it really hard to keep a gift secret.Teehee! Well, I will restrain myself today, but be warned I might post them tomorrow...I just can't help myself! Ps. if lots of you leave comments ASKING to see them, I would have to post them then...right??? Hahaha! Have a joy filled day sweets!! xoxxo Tam<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-76885730482237533482011-06-11T11:34:00.000-07:002011-06-11T12:01:28.804-07:00ThankfulHello lovely people! I am so thankful for...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsYLmmcIX9GQZMDl8hEMQjYtqTEq0zK1m8PZmrbRFex8ccvqizOO0WiSqqfI3keGDOeceX95qYEH8_5jckFHggkPPKiH6Yu67aDyn-gEExZPxgXTxSR9NsTmFA9xbIzu-n2rrkCU_3Ss/s1600/gratitude+day+2+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617036363883983122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsYLmmcIX9GQZMDl8hEMQjYtqTEq0zK1m8PZmrbRFex8ccvqizOO0WiSqqfI3keGDOeceX95qYEH8_5jckFHggkPPKiH6Yu67aDyn-gEExZPxgXTxSR9NsTmFA9xbIzu-n2rrkCU_3Ss/s400/gratitude+day+2+003.JPG" /></a> 5. making rainbow pompom creatures with my sweet girl (who is SLIGHTLY rainbow obsessed!)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXbFqoH78RBQKOk9VE7MaHoM-OnlodhqdF938l-vatpxAPRhW8szxgcHGLqSDBjQgPVFs4AShtKLGN06cKJqh6U7mYpY5NCHCqNTbou5TmDfICO5aLttov4AF3sA9HUXgFNWFp14HnTU/s1600/gratitude+day+2+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617036153309322066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXbFqoH78RBQKOk9VE7MaHoM-OnlodhqdF938l-vatpxAPRhW8szxgcHGLqSDBjQgPVFs4AShtKLGN06cKJqh6U7mYpY5NCHCqNTbou5TmDfICO5aLttov4AF3sA9HUXgFNWFp14HnTU/s400/gratitude+day+2+004.JPG" /></a><br />6. lilacs hanging heavy with the scent of spring.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghd_tqou9MeJF4BBJFzb8ezajM7l0MqO_pfhfAuWr9mxTLDwDqOPhcTO8hCfdhrbwiRDrpUwfhkLPpvbSVrlCmlyAZ0sW7rENIm5IOEI6uyzI-9UzhfhmA7aWOZbmPzPfGZuRoWUQnjIE/s1600/gratitude+day+2+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617035947257512002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghd_tqou9MeJF4BBJFzb8ezajM7l0MqO_pfhfAuWr9mxTLDwDqOPhcTO8hCfdhrbwiRDrpUwfhkLPpvbSVrlCmlyAZ0sW7rENIm5IOEI6uyzI-9UzhfhmA7aWOZbmPzPfGZuRoWUQnjIE/s400/gratitude+day+2+007.JPG" /></a> 7. husbands who build garden boxes, that are already filling with good green things.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaAwu40mPlZKwovb1xZejTUkUKpRi6G5kqsxpKCJBgcdr_tTNzBdMeG_51q2ZZ5ej9Q-lZCIynWnsbsb78L3Lbfp2Kb8CPO1UYJuaojQOyCHOAwkSjy9N0PqoU5PIufaIb77bokByoy8/s1600/gratitude+day+2+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617033638211970386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaAwu40mPlZKwovb1xZejTUkUKpRi6G5kqsxpKCJBgcdr_tTNzBdMeG_51q2ZZ5ej9Q-lZCIynWnsbsb78L3Lbfp2Kb8CPO1UYJuaojQOyCHOAwkSjy9N0PqoU5PIufaIb77bokByoy8/s400/gratitude+day+2+009.JPG" /></a> 8. My amazing blog friend Janne from across the sea sending wonderful surprises! (how did it make it through the postal strike??) YAY!!<br /><br /><br />Making some little things today...be back soon to show you! May your day be filled with delicious giggles and a heart full of joy! xoxox Tam<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTq8MnwjqRM8RqD_n-sfrVtRoeGHWnf0AofmyyIo9hdL05rZxpudhHygWOqF3jxzN5C4o3XEdEFTZpfW-2H6WyowKcFkoXEciBfyRynE8eUkRU_ivWZN5mK5B9TH2EzLBpT0kOBbI7N0/s1600/gratitude+day+2+008.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6150815686521505308.post-46250208251120948752011-06-09T11:33:00.000-07:002011-06-09T12:33:30.118-07:0030 Days Of Gratitude...<span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:180%;">"</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us" </em><em>J.R.R. Tolkien</em></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br />My most wonderful friend Michelle gave me a book last week for my birthday. It's called "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. This book moved me beyond words...really got deep into my heart.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitELeM9MHgl8F3cK5EV1UXZB3I0iAvdBS4ONsSHNEDizQMLy30kocweHNxjw7suI1_feKSC3FwiKYviQOhoj7pRk-EWSzthE8upTV4_7nIenX6B1ZZo2h-DHZFmI8c2XFV39LTgs_hkck/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616297352538990162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitELeM9MHgl8F3cK5EV1UXZB3I0iAvdBS4ONsSHNEDizQMLy30kocweHNxjw7suI1_feKSC3FwiKYviQOhoj7pRk-EWSzthE8upTV4_7nIenX6B1ZZo2h-DHZFmI8c2XFV39LTgs_hkck/s400/003.JPG" /></a>The cover states "Dare to live fully right where you are" and the book is about how to find joy in the midst of life. It's deadlines, debt, drama and daily duties. What does a life of gratitude look like when our days are gritty, long and sometimes dark? What is God providing now? She wrote so deeply from her heart about how she discovered more of God, and grace and the life shes always desired by having gratitude for everyday moments, her one thousand gifts. Some days (well alot of days it seems) over the last six years of autism living here there have been many moments devoid of joy in our house. To be honest some days I stumble to my bed late at night exhausted, angry and deeply heart sad. I think that's why this book shook me to my core. That I can choose to see my life, just as it is, as a gift and a blessing. I want that, I want to offer that kind of life to my children, that despite hardships and heartache there are so many more moments of joy that can fill us up to overflowing if we choose that way of living. So that's why Ive decided to challenge myself here to 30 days of gratitude. Will I be able to post here everyday? Realistically, probably not. But I want to record and share with anyone who feels like reading some of the daily gifts I see in my life. :o)<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxoy6_KpkhNYWFCvx_gJNkzsRv-EeG_TDkbRwa97E_VGqRIcLaZzUqHnSc0pNoTEr7IFQS_gaNeWAuiPgcd5KGd4Qy_MfovjdDHaUHIXarJjBPmnQDy_fvDJ1Ifx24vUQ9A_my7K8_YU/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616296400013042882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxoy6_KpkhNYWFCvx_gJNkzsRv-EeG_TDkbRwa97E_VGqRIcLaZzUqHnSc0pNoTEr7IFQS_gaNeWAuiPgcd5KGd4Qy_MfovjdDHaUHIXarJjBPmnQDy_fvDJ1Ifx24vUQ9A_my7K8_YU/s400/001.JPG" /></a>1. Snow in June...(that means I live in Canada! LOL!!) For real, this just happened!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAWbXKpObFlmafefj-U1he7bwRsqDX8nBONnlvu0SOK1mvJgIxjge79J6dy9TtoFTLasHwaTOWk57dPAMebAmkYDOiDM9Bcqkp0-rU_dTtvmxCpf-7sJfY4jylEZte_1qF88trWafRtA/s1600/316.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616295947752994178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAWbXKpObFlmafefj-U1he7bwRsqDX8nBONnlvu0SOK1mvJgIxjge79J6dy9TtoFTLasHwaTOWk57dPAMebAmkYDOiDM9Bcqkp0-rU_dTtvmxCpf-7sJfY4jylEZte_1qF88trWafRtA/s400/316.JPG" /></a>2. New stack of pretty dishcloths from the farmers market in beautiful colors.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91a7lERxyyQ2b1r0jmc_rSjfHps9tiCVnj4-8N6NUW81PKf_Tc62hf0jbQgBkT5DDTMluDuKPMIJagNr70bc-_x0TeQuUazwNiL4eiLDBrr0XAlD_59IbxD6Y6Pi3Pyx-xLzQ2F85lRo/s1600/peony.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616295358288264578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi91a7lERxyyQ2b1r0jmc_rSjfHps9tiCVnj4-8N6NUW81PKf_Tc62hf0jbQgBkT5DDTMluDuKPMIJagNr70bc-_x0TeQuUazwNiL4eiLDBrr0XAlD_59IbxD6Y6Pi3Pyx-xLzQ2F85lRo/s400/peony.jpg" /></a><br />3. Amazing Peony flowers that just beg to be admired and touched and smelled.<br /><br /><br />Hope you will all join in, and maybe have your own posts of what you are grateful for. It is so wonderful to be thankful for what we have been given. 4. I am thankful for all of you sweet readers! Have a super day! xoxox Tam<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11190362493205743521noreply@blogger.com8