Monday, June 29, 2009

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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Saturday, June 27, 2009

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
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

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.


Sunday, June 14, 2009

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
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Hurry...the drawing is tomorrow!!!

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