Monthly Archives: June 2010

Pressing on…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

The first time I saw the pressed version of these little guys I immediately thought to myself…Van Gogh! These are the inspiration for his suns! Oh, if only I could hunt down my teacher in high school who used to say I was too busy talking … Continue reading →

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Lisa’s Art Challenge – “Outside the Box”

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

Ah-ha…now I know why she included the word "challenge"…. And a challenge it was on many different levels… The first challenge was getting out of Target without straying from my short, concise shopping list. Suffice it to say, I didn't pass … Continue reading →

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A Free Image…Oh, Sweet Baby!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

Not long ago while meandering through an antique store, the owner, a darling lady with not only grandchildren but great-grandchildren, made a casual statement about old photographs. She mentioned she recently gave away a large box of old family photos….to someone … Continue reading →

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Where Bloggers Create, Part II

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

  I warned ya'll that there might be a few follow-ups to the original tour…was having voo-coo computer issues on my first attempt. Most of my computer issues tend to fall within the realm of  "not the brightest bulb when it comes to technical stuff"…{{{sigh}}} Not sure … Continue reading →

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Where Bloggers Create Party

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

Don't ya just git giddy when something you've wished for, waited on, dreamed of, but mostly WORKED HARD FOR, !!!finally!!! happens? For most of my "creative life" which now spans decades, my creative space and supplies were scattered throughout our home in closets, … Continue reading →

Posted in antique stores, Birds, Books, creative storage, flowers, Inspiration, my studio, projects, thrift stores, vintage books, vintage buttons, vintage christmas ornaments, vintage doll, vintage dress form, vintage hat, vintage mannequin, vintage millinery, vintage wallpaper, Where Bloggers Create | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 74 Comments
Posted on June 17, 2010 by

 My time in the mountains of western North Carolina was over before I could blink. But it is always time well spent. Lots of laughter, good food, beautiful scenery, drives through the countryside… …an hour or so walking through the shops…you … Continue reading →

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New Finds Second Time Around…

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Part of the fun of trying to organize my creative workspace is finding stuff that's been packed away and rediscovering them all over again. Aren't these old cigarette giveaways awesome? They are filled with creative potential as well as being something you … Continue reading →

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Company is Coming and I’m Running Away…

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

Sort of sounds like a nasty in-law story or something, huh? Happily so, that's not the case. The company coming is about the HUGE tour of work spaces coming up next weekend and Mr. Fun {my DH} is talking about heading … Continue reading →

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Free Vintage Image

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

The more time I spend sorting through my stash, the more I keep thinking, I MUST start scanning some of these to share… Is he adorable or what? Love the little pocketwatch attached to his jacket. The photo is dated … Continue reading →

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Collecting Time…

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

  Spent some good hours over the weekend in my room above the garage, otherwise known as my art studio. Sifting, getting distracted, sorting, getting distracted, pitching, but determined to bring some organization to this disorganized space. As I was doing so, I couldn't help but think how … Continue reading →

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