Looking for an Exciting Summer Read?

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I highly recommend Tierra Red by K.P. Vorenberg

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"Set against the backdrop of territorial days

in New Mexico, a Gibson Girl heroine and an

unforgettable cast of characters

sift through clues on two continents in their

search for truth, justice, and love."

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sI was the lucky recipient of a copy of Kathy's newly published book

courtesy of her One World, One Heart Giveaway in March.

Usually not a fiction reader, I enjoyed this gripping tale so much

I finished it in a few days...I just could not put it down!

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I truly loved the story...the characters, the history lesson...

and the corruption made this such a treasure to read!

Kathy's artistic, factual writing created a cast of characters

and locations so authentic I could visualize being there myself!

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For a visual treat, visit Kathy's website Artful Muse to see her

beautiful, unique beaded art!

There's no end to the creativity and talent of this gifted woman!

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KC Willis Studio Retreats!

KC Willis has done it again!!

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This time she is offering fabulous Studio Retreats onsite

in Colorado!

She is also offering an unbelievable opportunity to win a piece of her outstanding artwork...

find out more about this on her blog at

Lipstick Ranch!

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Pieces of the Past

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I just completed this piece for a challenge from

KC Willis at Collage Camp.

the idea was to use only recycled and used elements.

this wonderful old printers box was perfect for such a project!

most of the pieces are things i have picked up on the ground...

on my runs in the city...

at the beach..or in the woods.

although i must confess there are a few bits of

paper and such that are not recycled...

I couldn't help myself...creative license bonus!

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this is one of my favorite quotes.. though i have so many...

but it really described the essence of this piece...

my favorite type of art...

bringing together bits of found treasures from many places

to create a beautiful rembrance. the paper is coffee stained.

the grapevine and beach glass i collected myself.

i've added a couple of old clock gears for a bit of steampunk appeal..

i thought they went well with the brass connectors

on the crossbars of the box.

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i found this piece of beach glass last week in Maine...

it reminded me of an old vase.

i always have a closet full of hanging flowers

in the process of drying...

i love using them to make wreaths and wrap gifts.

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i made this nest out of some chicken wire and

used a beach pebble for the egg.

the old lace doily is coffee stained.

the driftwood came from the beach

and pools in Maine.

Another Lipstick Ranch Giveaway!

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Visit Lipstick Ranch to enter the giveaway to win this fabulous

The Women-The-Flag

work of art created by the famous KC Willis!

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Even more great online classes from KC Willis now at

Mixed Media Mania!

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Hurry...the drawing is tomorrow!!!