It will probably be next week before I post anything much. My computer suddenly crashed yesterday. My husband – computer guru that he is – did everything he knew how to do – which is considerable – but we ended up taking it to Best Buy to see if they can resurrect it.
He doesn’t think they will be able to, so in the meantime, he’s ordered a motherboard for a spare computer we might be able to get going.
Meanwhile, we got the laptop we had in the shop for our metal critters and have set it up. We attached my good keyboard to it, so I’m not going nuts trying to type on the laptop’s keyboard. It took us all the rest of the day yesterday and evening to get the Windows updates on the laptop, and email going. This morning my husband got our password safe to work so I could get on HERE.
I don’t have access to much, and I had to change screens over and over to enter my username and password here, so I’ll reach out when I can.
Meanwhile, I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
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I’m having a lot of fun adding to the tracings in my sketch book in preparation for practicing trying to add fur or feathers to drawings. I wasn’t sure I would use the new 4LED Tracing board I got enough to warrant the purchase, but I’m really enjoying being able to plug it into my computer in the office where I can work on stuff and not ‘lose myself’ upstairs. We can go shopping in the middle of a tracing, or I can stop when I’m working on transferring the tracing to the sketchbook. I can do things I need to do and have fun at the same time. :0)
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I’m listing the new “Thumbelina” stationery in my Etsy and ArtFire stores this morning.
Included in the package are 5 hand painted sheets with different designs, 5 blank sheets for longer letters, and 5 correspondingly painted envelopes.
If you like, each painted sheet and envelope may be personalized at no extra charge.
Fun for reaching out to friends, family, and co-workers, bringing smiles to their faces. Nice for a gift, too!
Also available in note cards, thank you notes, “Thumbys” (Thank you notes for boys) and “Thinking of You” Cards very soon!
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This is a sample of one of the envelopes.
This is a sample of the back of the cards.
There are five cards and envelopes in the package. Each card has a different design.
The designs are enhanced with a bit of pastel.
A happy way to say, “Thank You!”
The cards are blank on the inside for your message.
These will be available later today in my shops on ArtFire and Etsy.
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Mairtown Kindergarten
I added the “Thumbelina” note card package added to my ArtFire and Etsy shops a few minutes ago.
Now I’m going to go upstairs and play in my art room, working on the stationery and the thank you notes in the same theme.
My good friend, Marsha, suggested I do some thank you notes for boys – “Thumbys.” Please tell me what you think of the idea. I could add a bow tie instead of the hair bow, and lose the eyelashes.
Yea or Nay?
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I’ve had great fun working on these “Thumbelina” note cards. They come in a set of 5 cards with corresponding envelopes. This is the front of one. The inside, of course, is blank for your message.
Here is the back of the card.
Here is the envelope.
Each card is different, and the colors of the note cards will be different for each set.
These can be used for special occasions, holidays, or ‘just because.’
They make me smile when I look at them.
These will be listed on LindaLewis on ArtFire
These will also be available as stationery and thank you notes. Pics to follow.
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“Shadows” – Paul Militaru Photography
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Do you have a child, grandchild, niece or nephew that drags his or her feet when asked to write a thank you note for a gift received?
I just added these to my Etsy and ArtFire shops –
A good friend of mine suggested that I offer the option of themes, such as cat lovers, to my thank you note cards in order to encourage kids to write thank yous for the gifts received. I think this would be a FUN way to encourage kids to write a personal note when they can choose from 5 designs with their name on them. Bright, colorful, cartoony – many of them with a 3-dimensional touch, like glitter glue collars, string whiskers, etc. Tell me what theme you would like, plus a name, and I’ll do my best to make both your relative AND the gift giver smile! $14.99 for the set of 5 with free shipping in the contiguous United States.
For flower lovers, I offer this group of 5 hand-painted, personalized thank you note cards. These are mostly ‘flowers-that-exist-only-in-my-own-mind,’ and I have great fun painting different styles and colors. These are watercolor or acrylic with pastel backgrounds. Personalization at no extra charge. It’s FUN for children or adults to send a special thank you with their name on it – even if they have to write a short note to go with it. The child smiles, choosing which floral design to use. The recipient smiles, feeling special and appreciated. Win/win! $14.99 for the set of 5 cards and envelopes and FREE SHIPPING to the contiguous United States.
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I have a shop on ArtFire where I sell most of my work. I’ve just finished lowering prices and would like to invite you to take a look. :0)
Example of what you’ll find –
Hand-crocheted scarves with long fringe will help you keep out the cold right now. Stylish and FUN to wear!
Each scarf is one-of-a-kind. I’ve slashed the prices to $12.99 + $3.50 shipping. If you purchase more than one at the same time sent to the same address, additional shipping is just $1.00 per additional scarf. There are 6 different scarves available in my ArtFire shop HERE
Make bundling up to go outside more fun. Shop today!!
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I’ve gotten really lazy on food prep lately. My excuse is that I’ve been working in the yard each day, trying to get our flower planters ready for winter. When I come in, my energy is gone. All I want is for my hubby to put more ‘stuff’ in my dry, tired, gritty eyes and take a nap. By the time I’m functional again, it’s ‘too late’ according to my inner time clock to fix what we should be eating. This excuse and rationalization is stupid, but I decided today to change my ways a bit.
I just started some chicken breasts in the crock pot, following a new rosemary lemon chicken recipe. She wanted me to put a whole chicken in there, but I had chicken breasts. I’m not sure if the recipe will stand the change, but I thought it was worth a try. We’ll have those with some steamed broccoli tonight.
If it turns out well, I’ll share the recipe with you.
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We’ve been eating low carb for several years now. Mostly we do well, but every once in a while, we get a craving for something we should be avoiding.
Lately it’s been bread and waffles.
Happily, I found something that will help us a LOT.
Bob’s Red Mill Low Carb Bread Mix
allows me to enjoy a sandwich – a real treat. I can roll up a slice around a hot dog, or cut a slice in two and toast some for garlic bread. 5 net grams per slice. 130 calories. 0 sugar.
My dog also endorses it highly, having sneaked into the kitchen and grabbed it off the counter one time and the very back of the stove top the second before we installed a walk-through gate that bars him from the kitchen.
and Bob’s Red Mill Low Carb Baking Mix.
The baking mix can be used for muffins, pancakes, waffles, and more. Last night I made waffles for the first time in almost 3 three years. (It took me half an hour searching the pantry before I finally found our waffle iron!) I had to add a bit more cream than the recipe called for to get a good consistency for waffles. Even my husband said they were good.
On the waffles we used Maple Grove Farms Low Calorie, Sugar-Free Maple Flavored Syrup. For a 1/4 cup serving, it was
It’s nice to be able to ‘splurge’ without having to feel guilty. :0)
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This one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving turkey tote bag is hand painted on both sides and then protected with several layers of Scotchgard to prevent stains. Dimensions of the tote are 10.5″ x 12″ not including the handle. Ready to ship to celebrate Thanksgiving at your home this year! FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S.
Use the link above to purchase this tote bag. If it doesn’t work for some reason, please paste this URL in your browser –
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Watercolor PERSONALIZED Note Cards – Set of 5
Truly a unique set of watercolor note cards you’ll love! Each note card and envelope is painted by hand by Linda Lewis. These can be personalized at no extra charge! Since these are painted especially for you, please allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery. FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S.
Use the link above to purchase this plaque. If it doesn’t work for some reason, please paste this URL in your browser –
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“Love & Hugs” Hand-painted Basket by Linda Lewis on ArtFire
One-of-a-kind hand-painted basket sends your “Love & Hugs” to anyone you choose – even yourself – when support is needed. The basket is approximately 6.5″ high; (12″ high when handle is included); 9″ wide; and 26″ in circumference. The basket has “Love & Hugs” in stamped letters on the front and back, accents of gold and copper paint with some glitter to give a nice amount of glow and texture to the basket, plus gold-wrapped “presents” tied on in various places. Almost like having a good friend with you! FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S.
Use the link above to purchase this plaque. If it doesn’t work for some reason, please paste this URL in your browser –
See all items by Linda Lewis on ArtFire
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This is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted plaque by Linda Lewis. The dimensions are 16″ tall by 15″ wide. The straw mat is painted with dark green, copper and gold metallic. The letters and hearts are made of wood. With its sentiment, “Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon,” it’s nice to hang in the kitchen, or anywhere in your home. FREE SHIPPING to contiguous U.S.
Use the link above to purchase this plaque. If it doesn’t work for some reason, please paste this URL in your browser –
See all Plaques and Signs by Linda Lewis on ArtFire
See all ArtFire items by Linda Lewis
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Colorful fall leaves are hand painted over a purple background on this one-of-a-kind journal by Linda Lewis. The outside cover is linen type off white with nice texture. The inside has 100 blank pages for your thoughts, dreams, lists, memories – Dimensions of the journal are 3-3/4″ wide x 5-3/4″ long x 3/8″ thick. A great size to put in your purse, tote, glove compartment, school bag.
Use the link above to see more details or to purchase this OOAK journal. If the above link doesn’t work for you, here is the URL to paste into your browser –
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“Tulips” Extra-Large Hand-Painted Tote Bag
18″ wide x 12″ tall x 5″ deep, with open gusset in the bottom. Hand-painted with fabric paint, signed and dated, then sprayed with several layers of Scotchgard to prevent stains. Hand wash. “Fish” and “Puffed Quilt” designs also available in this item on ArtFire. Free Shipping to the contiguous U.S.
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Seawater aquarium fish adorn this one-of-a-kind hand-painted apron by Linda Lewis. Two layered apron – a smaller apron is sewn onto the top of this apron, then decorated with buttons and outlining paint. 26″ long and 19″ wide. 50% cotton, 50% polyester canvas. Treated with Scotchgard to prevent stains. Hand wash and dry flat. Iron on wrong side.
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One-of-a-kind pair of flutes first frosted by hand with a sand blaster, hand-painted, then placed in the oven to make the paint permanent. Initialed and dated. “Antique Raised Metallic Floral”. You can FEEL the design on these flutes!
Please use the link above if you would like to purchase these. If the link doesn’t work for you, here is the URL to the item on ArtFire –
If you would like to see more of my work on ArtFire, here is a link to my page –
https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/home/LindaLewis
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7.25″ in diameter. One-of-a-kind stained glass piece by Linda and Harvey Lewis. Glass pieces are cut by hand, ground, foiled, and soldered. Came is affixed to finish the outer edge nicely. Center is striated orange glass. “Star” is striated orange and striated green glass. Background is a nice striated purple. Design by George Rough. Hole drilled for hanging with fishing line in a window. You can also hang it on the wall, affix it to a cabinet, or set it on a table with a table easel.
Please use the link above if you would like to purchase this one-of-a-kind stained glass piece. If the link doesn’t work for you, here is the URL to copy and paste into your browser –
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Hand-Painted Floral Thank You Notes – Set of 5
Thank people in style with these hand-painted floral cards by Linda Lewis. Blank on the inside for whatever you care to write. Each one is hand-painted on heavy card stock with a correspondingly painted envelope. 5 different designs in a package. Since these are painted especially for you, please allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery.
Please click on the link above to go to the item on ArtFire. If it doesn’t work for you, here is the URL –
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Bird Swing – Small Hand-Painted Journal
A gourd stem, twine, and buttons are used to create this one-of-a-kind journal by Linda Lewis.
The outside cover is linen type off white with nice texture. The inside has 100 blank pages for your thoughts, dreams, lists, memories – Dimensions of the journal are 3-3/4″ wide x 5-3/4″ long x 3/8″ thick. A great size to put in your purse, tote, glove compartment, school bag.
Available at LindaLewis on ArtFire at link above.
If the link doesn’t work for you, here is the URL – https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4894997
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I feel as if I woke up on a different planet this morning. It’s 73 degrees F. and raining! Ahhhhh! A beautiful beginning to August. A much-appreciated gift from Mother Nature. You can hear all the plants saying, “Ahhhhh!” as you walk around outside.
Looking at the forecast, it looks as though I’ll need to reschedule my planned spraying of weed killer until further notice, since the bottle says to do it on a calm day where there will be no rain for at least 24 hours. I couldn’t be happier about the reason for the delay.
I hope you’re getting some welcome relief from the summer’s heat today.
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I got my newest fish from Petco last Sunday. So far, everyone seems healthy.
When I lost my last fish, I emptied everything out of the bowl, treating the bowl itself with hot water and bleach, and the decorations with hot water and vinegar. Then I used aged water to fill up the bowl. I have no clue why I lost the last ones. I got them from WalMart and I’m beginning to think maybe the fish in that one tank weren’t as healthy as I had hoped. It was either that, or the environment I was providing, so I decided to get everything super clean and then get the fish elsewhere.
I got four small goldfish. They were really swimming fast in the tank at Petco, and even the guy who worked in that department all the time had trouble catching them with his net. I haven’t named them, but they are so much alike that it’s hard – if not impossible – to tell them apart. One may have a little more red that the others.
I’m keeping two gallons of aged water ready for each cleaning now, rather than using water from the tap and putting in the treatment stuff. I’m holding my breath and keeping all appendages crossed that the combination of the new source for the fish and my intense cleaning of everything will do the trick this time.
They are really reacting to my voice when I feed them. They start swimming really fast in anticipation of the food being sprinkled in. :0)
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Sherry Dell’aria McGrath has dived into a technique called “Acrylic Pours” to create stunningly beautiful artwork for your home or office. They’re affordable, so you could even give them as gifts! One-of-a-kind, originals that’ll make your mouth water. Snap these up quickly. They won’t last long!
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“Lady Bugs” Hand-Painted Apron by Linda Lewis
This is a sample of my one-of-a-kind hand-painted adult-sized aprons now on clearance at Creative Artworks!
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They are on sale now at 50% off plus free shipping to the contiguous United States.
(People outside the contiguous U.S. can email me at linda@creativeartworks.cc and I’ll find out shipping costs. You can pay via Paypal.)
First come, first served. These make fun gifts for friends and family, or something special to wear at holidays dinners in your home.
OOAK hand-painted aprons by Linda Lewis
CREATIVE ARTWORKS – Handcrafted – Hand-Painted – Unique -AHHHH!
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“Wedding Note Cards” – Pkg/8 – “Bridal-Party-Blue” by Lenore Garnhum
Go West Series – “Mountains” Note Cards- Package/20 by DiVoran Lites
CREATIVE ARTWORKS – Handcrafted – Hand-Painted – Unique -AHHHH!
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