Stone Pathway-Suzanne Tucker
I love this! I want this!
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Women’s Health
Shout-out to my friend Marsha, who had a scare yesterday but is doing fine today. I’m thinking of you. If I were there, I would be hovering, driving you nuts, so be thankful we live so far from each other. :0)
Women’s Health
Shout-out to Cathy, who will finish Week 3 of her radiation and chemo treatment soon. I hope you are still weathering this well, Sweet Friend.
I started the etching on the glassware yesterday. The etching cream worked, but the images are much more delicate and fainter than I pictured. I’m going to finish the 10 glasses following the directions, and then I’m going to ‘play,’ seeing what I can do to punch things up. I have a Dremel tool that I’m planning to use to add names, maybe some outlines, and some free-form stuff in-between the stencil images. We’ll see.
TechSling Weblog
My husband and I have been having problems seeing each other’s computer on the network, sharing files, etc. I typed for my husband while we spent about an hour on chat with Microsoft experts yesterday, but are now referred to Level 2 experts who are due to call us today at around 11:30 to see if they can help us. We’ve tried everything we know how to do, so we’re hopeful that these people will make the changes we need to get us to the place we would like. Fingers crossed.
I hope you’re having a good Thursday.
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Plaque – 9″ x 11″ Oval Hand-Painted Solid Wood – “Cherish” Ready to hang. This is a nice gift for someone who shares your life. $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S. HandmadeHavenByLinda
Harz Ritter.de Wolfgang Bonke
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All week I’ve had trouble with what day I’m having. I keep having to look at my computer, watch, and/or calendar, several times each day. If you find my mind, I would appreciate it if you would return it. It isn’t worth much, but I’m kind of sentimental about it.
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Mini Notebook – Pocket Notebook – “Apple” – 100 blank pages for notes, reminders, etc. Actual fabric retro patch affixed to the front. 3-3/4″ x 5-3/4″ x 3/8″ – good size to throw in your purse or glove compartment, or a fun gift for a caring teacher. $14.99 with FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S. HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy.
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The Last Flight of the Starleap by Simon Panneton
I had a nice surprise this morning. I was doing my normal quick morning look through Twitter and found a post by Simon! He posted an excerpt of my email to him after I finished reading his wonderful book. He added, “Getting reactions like this one is why I write. It’s the goal. The entire point of the endeavour. ”
Isn’t that terrific? :0)
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I finished my “Wreath” Christmas cards yesterday. I’m thinking of putting them on Etsy as a choice for my group of hand painted Christmas Cards. What do you think?
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Today I will start the glassware etching. I’ve watched some videos now and read the directions several times. My friend Marsha suggested that I use a glass jar to practice. I have a couple them waiting to be used as grease jars. Then I’ll take a deep breath and DIVE!
I hope you’re having a nice day.
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This has been a really nice Tuesday.
While I’ve been writing these posts, I’ve also been communicating with friends and family via various media. I’ve seen some beautiful things on Twitter, and will soon look at Pinterest. I’ve enjoyed a few songs from YouTube. Scanned the news. Non-hurried morning with a cup of coffee and a chance to think about what I would like to do with the rest of my day.
I almost finished the ‘wreath’ Christmas cards yesterday that I’m making for my friends. I should finish the last step today. Then I’ll let them sit for a time before looking at them again to see if they pass muster this time. If they do, I’ll store them carefully, plus list them as a custom order on my Etsy shop, HandmadeHavenbyLinda for the holidays.
I’m still putting masking tape on the glassware I’m going to etch. I’ve etched things in our sandblaster before, but I’ve never used the delicate stencils I’m using with the liquid etching medium I’m trying before. I have no clue what I’m doing and I’m quite a bit intimidated at this point, delaying the time I actually dive in and try it. Maybe today. :0)
Earrings – Dangle/Wire – 2″ One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Light-Weight Leaf-Shaped Rose and White -Wooden $13.95 with FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S. Earrings
Filed under Thoughts on a ________
Chevron Gas Station – Seattle – WallingfordSign.com
Whimsical Production – Etsy
Whimsical Production – Etsy
Whimsical Production – Etsy
Steampunk Cat-innazimovec-redbubble.com
Filed under Steampunk Art
The Last Flight of the Starleap by Simon Panneton
Something about a post on Twitter recently had me reading a SciFi/Fantasy book about the adventure of 12-year-old Ellie, an orphan who has run away from life and seems to be trying to simply curl up and disappear.
This is not my normal reading matter. The characters and situation grabbed me, though, sucking me in, making me care and keep reading to find out what happened next. It’s 528 pages and I finished it in 3 days. I’m still reverberating, still full of all kinds of emotions.
The action was such that I was forced to take breaks to catch my breath. I laughed at unexpected humor, even in scary situations, that grew throughout the adventure. And, as situations do with real people, some things made me tear up and cry. I appreciated unique descriptions and turns of phrases. They made me notice, but added richness, rather than distracting from the story.
An unexpected gift was that Simon Panneton is a real person. I posted that I was reading his book and he ANSWERED. This is his first book, now published and ready for sale on Amazon (link above). He actually cared what I thought. Yeah. I know. Amazing.
I expect this is the first of what will be a long, successful career. I highly recommend The Last Flight of the Starleap. It is well worth your time. I’m now twisting Simon’s arm, holding his nose to the grindstone, trying to get him to write more as quickly as possible.
@spanneton on Twitter – Simon Panneton – The Last Flight of the Starleap
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Jana Korbelova
Kate Pankhurst-instagram.com-pinterest
kozzza2004.livejournal.com-Christiane Paris
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Filed under Embroidery/Sewing Art
“Never judge a dog’s pedigree by the kind of books he does not chew.” ~ anon
nickylitchfield.com
“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” ~ Dave Barry
SchleuterSketchStu-Etsy
“You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, “My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!” ~ Dave Barry
Schlueter Sketch Studios Custom Pet Portraits
“Some dogs live for praise. They look at you as if to say “Don’t throw balls… just throw bouquets.” ~ Jhordis Anderson
Sheppard Portraits – Etsy
“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ anon
Filed under drawings
Earrings – Dangle/Wire – 2-1/2″ Green Teardrop-Shaped with Green and White Extra Disc One-of-a-Kind Hand-Painted Wooden – $13.95 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.
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everymum
I had fun in my art room yesterday. I’m doing one part of the Christmas cards at a time, then letting them dry. I’m trying to make stylized Christmas wreaths using a multi-media approach, and I’m having a blast using different media and experimenting with different techniques. There is a definite freedom know that if they’re a disaster (as the first ones were) there is a place waiting in the trash can and I can start again. :0)
I got the masking tape on one of the glasses yesterday. I’m trying to get up the courage to try the liquid etching system. I’ve never done this before, so I’m working VERY slowly, reading the directions over and over before actually taking the plunge. Maybe I’ll work myself up to try the first one today. If not, I can do more of the masking tape stage on the other glasses.
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Exciting things for the day include gathering the trash, driving it down to the bottom of the driveway, getting our mail. Be still, my heart.
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“The Last Flight of the StarLeap” by Simon Panneton
I’m having real trouble getting much done since I found this book. This is the first book by Simon Panneton. “Follow (12-year-old) Ellie as she joins a ghost on a swashbuckling, against-all-odds (sci-fi) adventure to reunite long-lost lovers.”
This is not my normal reading choice, but I’m finding it hard to put down. Ellie has my heart. She’s an orphan who has essentially shut down emotionally. Sharing her life as she opens up, surprising herself as much as everyone else how courageous she is in tackling whatever is in the way of her goals, opening her heart as she goes, is a thrilling experience.
I’ve finished about 2/3 of the book and am TRYING not to simply sit in my chair and read until I find out how her story ends…
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100 years ago (give or take a few years) I was a public school teacher on the north side of Tulsa, Oklahoma at Burroughs Elementary School. I married in 1969, finished my practice teaching in Tulsa, and then got my first job in January of 1970, the middle of that school year. My first class was 23 of the cutest first grade children you will ever see. We had a contest on who could teach the other the most that year. They won hands down. I wish I could say that the University of Arkansas’s education program gave me the tools I needed to meet the needs of these 23 kids.
I did what I did by instinct, trial and error, determination and love. For the next 8 years I did the very best I could, getting in trouble because my methods weren’t traditional and were frowned upon, such as my teaching of phonics by making up songs and playing, singing, and dancing with my students. The kids opened my eyes to what they needed and I did my level best to give it to them.
Every year I remember my first class of students, plus the classes that followd. I hope that the kids are fired up to learn by teachers who are giving their all, trying to make a difference.
Filed under Teaching/Learning
2007-Kurt Wenner – Piccadilly Circus
2012-Chris Powell – Chasing Waterfalls
A Firey Collapse – Edgar Mueller
The Best Slide – Amazing Artistry
NYC in London – Ash Knotek
Pac Man – Sidewalk Art
Article by Lyndsie on AllWomensTalk.com
Filed under drawings
Paws
99 degrees this afternoon – excessive heat warning with heat index of 113. I am filing a note of diplomatic protest that this is totally uncivilized.
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Happy Birthday to my friend, Kay. We celebrated Friday at Lunch Bunch, but today is her actual birthday. Have a blast, my friend.
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Women’s Health
Shout-Out to Cathy, who starts Week 3 of her chemo and radiation tomorrow. Just wanted you to remember how awesome you are, Sweet Lady, and that I’m thinking of you.
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Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota
I cleaned my art room enough yesterday that I had a place to play. I started again on my ‘wreath’ Christmas cards, using watercolor paper this time and a multi-media approach, with bleeding tissue paper, white web spray, magic markers so far, with more to come.
I also started the glassware etching, putting some stencils on the glassware. The next step is masking tape.
I have no idea whether these will turn out okay, but starting this early gives me time to trash my efforts over and over until I hopefully come up with something the might be good enough to give my friends. I’m having a good time trying.
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Painted Container with Lid – Hand-Painted, One of a Kind – Glass – “Stained Glass” – The piece is 7.5″ tall including the lid. The lid has a rigid vinyl piece that allows the lid to fit very snugly into the bottom. The circumference of the container is 13″. – $41.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.
HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy
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Mark Gray
Mark Gray – @GrayMarker99 on Twitter
Mini Notebook – Pocket Notebook – “Live, Laugh, Love” – 3-3/4″ x 5-3/4″ x 3/8″. 100 blank pages for your thoughts, dreams, lists, reminders, memories. Great size to carry in your purse or tote, glove compartment or school bag. $14.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.
Filed under HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy, Lewis Art
“Fall on the River”
“On the Misty Beach”
“Playing of Seabirds and Waves”
“Pure Water”
“Roaring River”
Dr. Farmarz Mokhtapour – GalleryToday.com
Filed under Faramarz Mokhtarpour, Oil Paintings I Love
Dr. Schwoba Schnitzer – jimdofree.com
Filed under Chainsaw Art, When Wood Comes Alive
ViralHog – Tenor
Ugh. I gained back one of the pounds I recently shed.
YourTango
I’m TRYING to act like an adult, attribute it to ‘retaining water’ – only a temporary glitch – but it’s hard. Like a small brat, I want STEADY, POSITIVE results ONLY.
We have Lunch Bunch today, so we’re skipping breakfast and eating our normal Lunch Bunch fare. (It’s Kay’s birthday celebration today, so I’m HOPING that the core group is all there.) We’ll be eating either frozen dinners tonight or main meal salad, so hopefully this pound will go away.
One can hope.
QuotesGram
Filed under DIET!
Totebag – “Patriotic Flowers” Extra-Large Hand-Painted One of a Kind – 17.5″ x 11.5 x 4″ gusset extra-large beige canvas tote hand-painted on one side with red, white and blue flowers. Good size for carrying hobby stuff or groceries. $19.99 with FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous U.S.
lindawlewis1@gmail.com – questions
Filed under HandmadeHavenByLinda on Etsy
Pexels
I’ve always felt useless when people I care about are hurting. I care deeply, but don’t know what to say. I want to FIX it, wave my magic wand, make the bad stuff go away, but I can’t.
I found two things lately that really resonated. I saved both of them because they seemed an ANSWER. When someone is hurting, you don’t need to try to FIX it or say the ‘right thing,’ you just need to BE THERE – if not physically, then in spirit.
I found this from Winnie the Pooh –
A.A. Milne – Winnie the Pooh – Illustrations by E. H. Shepard
And then I heard this song, “Standing With You” by Guy Sebastian –
Filed under caring, Friendship, love, Poohisms
Chevron Gas Station – Seattle WA – WallingfordSign.com
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