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Art & Soul

Now don't go falling down in a faint. I'm actually here and posting. I'm so sorry about the long silence, but life just gets busy sometimes and one has to live it rather than write about it. So, that's...

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Dear Friends and Readers, Today's sale was a huge success. I so appreciate all who came by, even just to say "hi". I felt loved and supported. Dear and WeeOne were in to visit, helped to haul out to...

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How about a sale?

Hey Dear Readers... I'm thinking about selling off some of my crafted items, and in honor of a great Art & Soul, I'll be offering these items at a discount. First item, normal price; second item 10...

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WoW... Cyber Sale Monday

Greetings everyone... as promised here are more items for sale. Please note that the Bit of Charm necklaces show a bit of a gap between two sides... I'm doing my best to fix that right now. My last...

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New Prices

Hi All, Just a quick update...I've dropped a few prices on my artfire listings. Also, still have lots to sell here from the blog as well. If it's on the blog I'll probably consider a discount on the...

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Creating Frenzy...

I'm not sure whether that means I'm creating a frenzy, or in a frenzy of creation. Either way works. My basement? It looks like arts and crafts threw up all over... my kitchen counter has a soldering...

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Art and Soul

Art and SoulWhimsy and The Wordchaos and glitterThese all describe this time of my life. I am displaying in my art much of what is in my soul. My new line of altered bottles is called "Praise and...

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My Etsy shop has reopened!

It was an interesting sale in which I learned much about pride and plans vs reality and the economy. Ah well... there were some lovely new booths at Art and Soul this year and I hope that they did very...

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Art & Soul... my booth in picture form

And yes, this is for my mom and aunt who ask every year. Enjoy ladies. While my sales were few my display made me smile. See if you can find the touch of "Schalf" in the display. I have some every...

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One More Day to Save 20%

Dear Readers,There's one more day left to save 20% at either my Etsy store or anything you see for sale here. Now, don't be fooled. IF you see one domino necklace that means there are 18 more for sale....

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Future Christmas Swap?

Hey my Craft Creating Friends,What do you all think about starting a Christmas swap? Now, I'm not saying for this year. Obviously. I just don't have the time. Nor do you  I bet. However, I thought we...

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Creating for Creating's Sake

Around Art and Soul time, and Christmas time (which are pretty much neck and neck) I feel so pressured to create that by the end of December I'm ready to down the craft supplies, find some chocolate, a...

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Creating Beauty in the Home

I have a number of artsy friends and I see so much of their personalities expressed in their daily home decor. It seems that love of beauty, of creating beautiful things, extends to creating beautiful...

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Garden Tea Party

Yes, I know it's winter. January to be precise. Yes, I know it's snowy outside. And in the 20s to boot. And yes, I know this is my art blog. But, this party was a fun party showing some wonderful...

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Newest Creations

Recreated an old line... some personal note cards. Spoiler alert.. Aunt Carol if you're reading this, please stop till after the box arrives. Aunt Sue, if you want some for your birthday just let me...

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Journal Swap... Journal Number One

Well, WOW!!!!I just completed my first ever online swap and so far? YAHOOOOOO!!! It was fun. I've met some very sweet ladies and had lots of fun creating.BUT... the first journal made FOR me arrived...

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Journal Swap... Journal Number Two

Or, "Better late than never."So sorry Joyce. I can cite all the excuses in the book, but I'm not going to. I just hope you can forgive the late posting. Because I DiD tRuLy LoVe My PaCkAgE!!!As I noted...

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Metal Work 101

Or maybe just "1"...?Just starting out on this journey of learning to stamp metal and incorporate it into jewelry and other art. I've wanted to do this for OH so long. But didn't have the money to...

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Oxidizing with Hardboiled Eggs

For those who know me you all know I hate hate hate to use chemicals. Ours is the lawn with crabgrass, the 10 foot tall poison ivy (I hate the chemicals and can't touch the plant) and the one who uses...

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Spring is in the air...

Which means my basement is warming up and I'm enjoying my time down there creating. Thanks to Jessi Thornhill and Emily Foster I have almost all my metal findings sorted and labeled...I had these great...

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Who loves you? China Blue

While working on the plans for MMH's upcoming birthday gift I was inspired by my jar of owl beads. These beads are totally cute. I ordered them specially from China. Kind of funny... made in China....

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Great Suppliers!

Usually you get to see my latest pieces here, or maybe a shot of my messy work place. But ,today I want to let you know about three excellent suppliers! Well, two of them I already know are excellent,...

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Greetings Friends!

Wow, I had no idea how long it had been since I had blogged here. Sorry! SO much to say and so little time. Fast forward to now and:done some Art and Soul showsstarted Artisan Home Shows this...

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Creating Beauty in the Ordinary

Just a brief writing today. Just a tidbit as my mom would have said.I just spent three hours ironing. Yep, ironing. And, I know, in this day and age you don't HAVE to iron, but... I was ironing things...

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Celebrating 100 LIKES on my FB page!

A little birdie told me that if you visit my Face Book page you'll find a contest going on!!So, hop on over to my page and see what you need to do. Below are some photos of the bracelets offered. Some...

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