Artist Trading Cards

In the mail today ~ 9 little hibernating raccoons.  My art cards for the latest theme: "Land Sleeping - Hibernation - Rejuvenation".

Artist Trading Card

Another Art Card! This one from Pam Gypsy Aries of South Carolina ~ "Land Sleeping". 

The tree is beautiful in its state of slumber.  I love the golden shimmer, Pam.  Thank you for the sweet additional papers.

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ART

This Evening's Glorious Sunset

Good Morning World!!

Booth #2173

 Reworked my booth last night. Took in some new pretty merchandise. Will be taking in Easter and Spring on Friday. Stop by Booth #2173 at Buy the Season!

Artist Trading Cards

Received two more Art Cards.

First one from Annie Hooten of New Mexico ~ "Rejuvenate". She also sent a copy of her first "zine". It's great, Annie. Thank you.

 Second one from Susanne Skene of Canada ~ "Rejuvenate with Tea". She also sent some fun papers including a tea stained teabag. Thank you, Susanne.

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Mine are close to completion and will be mailed out this week.

Week 2 ~ 48 WEEKS WORKSHOP

Complete.  I went out of my comfort zone on this one, but had fun using all the different products.  This spread is done in a 12"x16-1/2" Moleskine Sketchbook.  Week 2 of Donna Downey's 48 Weeks Workshop.

Paint

I decided to dive into some painting tonight to cheer me up. Used my fingers as well as brushes.

Gloomy Day

 It has been a gloomy rainy cold Saturday. It began with my sister and brother-in-law leaving to go back to Ohio. They have been staying with us since the beginning of January. We had SO much fun while they were here. I hated to see them go. Even Jake has been sad - they played ball with him a lot!!

Saw this chicken walking around in the rain near an estate sale this afternoon. And, our Winter Jasmine is tired of all this rain - it wants some sunshine!

Virgin of the Smile

My dear friend Andree (Lulu) sends me beautiful surprise packages from time to time. This piece arrived the other day and I couldn't love it more.

The French inscription reads: "Virgin of the Smile... Pray for us."

SO appropriate, Andree, as you bring me smiles all the time.

Thank you, my friend.

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1969

This photo memory popped up on Facebook today.
Throwback Thursday ~ 1969 ~ Didn't know then, while holding a friend's little dog, that I would one day love a little dog of my own. I sure waited long enough.
It was worth the wait to love and be loved by my sweet doxie, Jake.

"Snow Moon" Snow

 The snow started falling just after midnight during the Full Snow Moon last night.

 Morning

 Morning

 Bunny tracks...

I am enjoying this beautiful white snow, as it will be gone tomorrow.

February Full Snow Moon

Artist Trading Card

Another ATC arrived today ~ this one from the UK. Maggie Goodwin, this is amazing and SO sweet!

Maggie rescued a little hedgehog and was inspired to create these 2 ATCs. The tree is an envelope that you pull the hedgehog out of, depicting the little guy hibernating beneath the tree roots. Adorable!!

The little papers you sent are perfect! I love birds and fish! Thank you.

High School Art

While cleaning out my studio the other day, I came across a large portfolio I hadn't opened in many years. These two paintings I did in high school were in it.  The caveman gave me a good laugh!

It's funny how the fire is kind of floating inside the cave and where did he get that cup?

Beaded Fabric Painting

I LOVE this beautiful piece of art I received last week from Kelli May-Krenz! Along with her personal heart of gold, there is a slight gold shimmer all over this beaded fabric painting! If you don't know this sweet artist, you should. She radiates love and goodness through her words and her work.

I adore the sweet bird poem that you sent along with this, Kelli. Thank you.

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Artist Trading Card

I received my first artist trading card for our group's latest theme: Land Sleeping - Hibernation - Rejuvenation.

Thank you, Mariette Hebert, for this art card with the sleeping deer. It is so sweet and perfect for the theme. ♥ I'm pretty sure you intentionally sent me the deer because you know how much I love them.

I love the added papers - especially the "birds" napkin. Thank you.

J. Daniel Bernard Jr.

Sunday was not a good day. On top of losing my good friend, Susie ~ my cousin, J. Daniel Bernard also died on Sunday.

I will always remember him as energetic, fun, loving, always smiling, and positive thinking. I have good memories of time spent with him. Rest in Peace, Dan. You left your mark on this world. You will be missed and remembered by many. 

 
 Click this link to see Dan's obituary in the Canton Repository:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cantonrep/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-daniel-bernard&pid=191531031&fhid=27685&fbclid=IwAR06jDhr00q6ybSglbht3zBK7ALfVWiS8Kd562Zl2ZbaZrEvV6G_c9Bual4

Valentine's Day 2019

Loving Valentine Wishes to my Family and Friends!! 

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 Sharing some vintage "love".