tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12291461080047994142024-03-14T10:19:50.519-05:00White Cottage DesignKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-10017486199847193032010-05-25T10:05:00.003-05:002010-05-25T11:01:54.621-05:00Coolest Car Ever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNPEk5GcMlGeNrz8DK_AQOWowJxYI4wizpY2QctIlANquDxr2A9J_9SmFItC4RC2WFikOmrQydXU9ODLOQBpIT8bN3ekz-3FbXg-3aL6bGSgzyzL2qdFQ3WVOT1voPVnxRLd065SE1IlB/s1600/ENAF2010+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNPEk5GcMlGeNrz8DK_AQOWowJxYI4wizpY2QctIlANquDxr2A9J_9SmFItC4RC2WFikOmrQydXU9ODLOQBpIT8bN3ekz-3FbXg-3aL6bGSgzyzL2qdFQ3WVOT1voPVnxRLd065SE1IlB/s320/ENAF2010+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475228821902696498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhT2LJ_7mH05PUYu1PAw4egplL0GNqje5w8rymQzOgoX1juN8V1lr8ADELUJCldiEmo7aFTDpStgaDE6_lGt-asdZO2Fkn02FBxwKnu1H-0Sfqc8-oy4k-XgrIiv_Ur5TFS2tZuFXqgQ6/s1600/ENAF2010+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhT2LJ_7mH05PUYu1PAw4egplL0GNqje5w8rymQzOgoX1juN8V1lr8ADELUJCldiEmo7aFTDpStgaDE6_lGt-asdZO2Fkn02FBxwKnu1H-0Sfqc8-oy4k-XgrIiv_Ur5TFS2tZuFXqgQ6/s320/ENAF2010+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475228813388830626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFVpvvQWwG0Ppe5IaEApdrlYvA_cicZkpB80DFglOzveNlg5H5eBy0wd7XjPFPaB-dWoV9-hvzRE8EgLa4Crll_BMV8CEpCILvhTfWwtUEcjxgeCcdvWIF_0eqAfTLvujYKq8O9XRPvh5/s1600/ENAF2010+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFVpvvQWwG0Ppe5IaEApdrlYvA_cicZkpB80DFglOzveNlg5H5eBy0wd7XjPFPaB-dWoV9-hvzRE8EgLa4Crll_BMV8CEpCILvhTfWwtUEcjxgeCcdvWIF_0eqAfTLvujYKq8O9XRPvh5/s320/ENAF2010+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475228806147867586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9B2edRNI5bl2j4iMWVjFe7XVUhjqLw7Bre5-ZPGJSt8hQzEtS6tvW-a_ZZ7NCvAyPLr6zANON6AsXBbP679vifyxxD8x-93RhDqP43492_AYKzV6-LcdaUWsYXK_JngoFDnUMy1Xah_W/s1600/ENAF2010+017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9B2edRNI5bl2j4iMWVjFe7XVUhjqLw7Bre5-ZPGJSt8hQzEtS6tvW-a_ZZ7NCvAyPLr6zANON6AsXBbP679vifyxxD8x-93RhDqP43492_AYKzV6-LcdaUWsYXK_JngoFDnUMy1Xah_W/s320/ENAF2010+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475228800418830642" border="0" /></a><br />WOW! This past weekend was so exciting. I was at the 1st East Nashville Art Fest and had a wonderful show. Thanks to all the brave souls that came out in record breaking heat to support the festival. It was good to see some old friends and make a few new ones. My booth neighbor was without doubt the most interesting family I have ever met. <a href="http://www.lastersartshack.com/">Here</a> is the link to their site.<br />Their Art Car was parked right beside my booth and if I had a dollar for each picture taken I could take a really nice vacation.<br /><br />The sweet deer have all found new homes and I'll try to make a few more for the Festival this week end. So if you missed this one you have another opportunity to see me before the Tomato Festival this August 14th. This Saturday May 29th I'll be at the Hands together in Flatrock Music & Arts Festival in Coleman Park 10am-4pm. <a href="http://flatrockfestival.com/">Here</a> is the info.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-70765122851796184382010-05-17T16:51:00.009-05:002010-05-17T17:12:17.295-05:00Oh deer!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp7inzp1Vvb15pcAm0uBdz8BJStZUtqW8yKKRrMJLbMRo2XNVMIAW1F3J1IvaWXsUPT4wON_alMV_0A8gWXRcj5qSWWQCLzZqZYWXEoeV10TURlhlSLb3rMmUFT0wLBg81DOCETx40T1G/s1600/oh+deer%21+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp7inzp1Vvb15pcAm0uBdz8BJStZUtqW8yKKRrMJLbMRo2XNVMIAW1F3J1IvaWXsUPT4wON_alMV_0A8gWXRcj5qSWWQCLzZqZYWXEoeV10TURlhlSLb3rMmUFT0wLBg81DOCETx40T1G/s320/oh+deer%21+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365252342023138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have been working on some things for the up coming events. The little deer are one of the new<br />items I will be showing this weekend. If you are in the area come on out to the first East Nashville Arts Fest happening this Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm. . Not only will you see your local favs but a lot of new faces never before seen in Nashville. GO check out the facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Nashville-TN/East-Nashville-Arts-Fest/272742844078">here</a>.<br />We will have over 50 vendors!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaU8JGMhYNFzcV0CysPezXTWzfYyshMWkE5QbUEirUd_eUtmNFI85LzaPGAySVPbcaiw3qcwkl7gGgBTevCIzIsp8EMFunW083XIwhhrYV7fb7rqaGZoEMXxbgqtVFIz5ZfjLr-R2kJzD/s1600/enaf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 83px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaU8JGMhYNFzcV0CysPezXTWzfYyshMWkE5QbUEirUd_eUtmNFI85LzaPGAySVPbcaiw3qcwkl7gGgBTevCIzIsp8EMFunW083XIwhhrYV7fb7rqaGZoEMXxbgqtVFIz5ZfjLr-R2kJzD/s320/enaf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472364480389951410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you have other plans and just cannot make it this weekend then next weekend May 29th I will be at the Hands together in Flatrock Music & Atrs Festival in Coleman Park 10am-4pm. This is the 3rd year for this festival with over 50 artist participating. <a href="http://flatrockfestival.com/">Here</a> is where you will find more information as well as the music line up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssaIwoRWuWBqm1OG_O9XIULBog3gqiv00kpYwuTuq-IgEL_vbvG2X7BOw9eUu40Vsx4UxdShSi3q8K2REt3OG-pxHPHLb-qxxOed2Q7oWbvX1Gq84Jrc3zzAfBx_rnPquklaqmFRjpGWk/s1600/flatrock.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssaIwoRWuWBqm1OG_O9XIULBog3gqiv00kpYwuTuq-IgEL_vbvG2X7BOw9eUu40Vsx4UxdShSi3q8K2REt3OG-pxHPHLb-qxxOed2Q7oWbvX1Gq84Jrc3zzAfBx_rnPquklaqmFRjpGWk/s320/flatrock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472365059206780978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I am soooo excited! Stop by and say hello, I'd love to meet you.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-57642174088042318382010-04-18T09:57:00.003-05:002010-04-18T10:18:58.003-05:00Mark your calenders!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxdZm55Dc0OYWFwBh7Lcp7zmpB7kTBFbhAV3cM1IdDTnbrOg_WWSVt2RvzbcCtcH8773IrddrkMuSaZKNyERqlJ1I0IVSDu-FM1-B0wcWQ0BQBGbpCz1MkzkPQ2XNWQK7G5P52KLPnsrM/s1600/tattooman+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxdZm55Dc0OYWFwBh7Lcp7zmpB7kTBFbhAV3cM1IdDTnbrOg_WWSVt2RvzbcCtcH8773IrddrkMuSaZKNyERqlJ1I0IVSDu-FM1-B0wcWQ0BQBGbpCz1MkzkPQ2XNWQK7G5P52KLPnsrM/s320/tattooman+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461497026344795794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCdR4UlgpCo66D7NCPpIMzNuFIa0dGK89iQj_KoOPMFJYrEN2SnDZRnTNGwYWdRDGsGf9lN6TReA7UhZBXmyweIBlQ5RXS6AtJtF3wSZNDPY4i6h400OiKi4WPvwEykAYDbDn2aNhL2pb/s1600/063.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCdR4UlgpCo66D7NCPpIMzNuFIa0dGK89iQj_KoOPMFJYrEN2SnDZRnTNGwYWdRDGsGf9lN6TReA7UhZBXmyweIBlQ5RXS6AtJtF3wSZNDPY4i6h400OiKi4WPvwEykAYDbDn2aNhL2pb/s320/063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461497016798281714" border="0" /></a><br />I have a couple of new events coming up and would love to see you there, so mark your calendars!<br />The first event is May 22nd & 23rd here in East Nashville, it's the first <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Nashville-TN/East-Nashville-Arts-Fest/272742844078">East Nashville Arts Fest</a>.<br />This will not be your usual East Nashville Fest, artists and crafters from all over will be there. If you go to the facebook link you can get a feel of the event. I am super excited to be a part of this awesome event.<br /><br />The second event is <a href="http://flatrockfestival.com/">Hands Together in Flatrock Music and Art Festival </a>, in Coleman Park Nashville Tennessee on May 29th. I believe this is the third year for this event. It should be a great day of music, fun and art. I can tell you right away you will see some very talented artists.<br /><br />For the upcoming events I do have some new items and I am going to share a few with you now.<br />The Woodland girls are finally getting the way I want them, these two are the first attempts.<br />Remember the hand painted faces? The finally version is a combination of the two. The tattoo man is almost finished, he still needs shoes and maybe a little more detail. I'm thinking of bar bells or a swing for him? Not sure yet.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-25682919851893586292010-02-19T14:04:00.002-06:002010-02-19T14:12:31.020-06:00Faces<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFoU4XScFWn84_T2vL40KjNMsFVDyN6cMuNpiT9uh8n8E6cNXcZs6_BzNqHWwIs1zXJqCI1nICee31Yp0UTrDa4soLgs2LCDKuY28TzMVvQptfaIKhMXrBf6cfpe_247U-hrOwHqh-6vI/s1600-h/faces+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440049987185185682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFoU4XScFWn84_T2vL40KjNMsFVDyN6cMuNpiT9uh8n8E6cNXcZs6_BzNqHWwIs1zXJqCI1nICee31Yp0UTrDa4soLgs2LCDKuY28TzMVvQptfaIKhMXrBf6cfpe_247U-hrOwHqh-6vI/s320/faces+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTtzBeaLqWYzXpuS1_0g5akREZxGoie4WN0hpTBuOcjfzj5UPfX0YViicOm7bwhVQ9Tgg1O1HGV18t0rO2baaJKVURInjBlsqjClRXxplOFD6rH_oD0G8OTYKZtyf5FtGCX5rtuNgd3IR/s1600-h/faces+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440049980294095138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTtzBeaLqWYzXpuS1_0g5akREZxGoie4WN0hpTBuOcjfzj5UPfX0YViicOm7bwhVQ9Tgg1O1HGV18t0rO2baaJKVURInjBlsqjClRXxplOFD6rH_oD0G8OTYKZtyf5FtGCX5rtuNgd3IR/s320/faces+003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSRmY15WmQ1j2z6DvXASipuq9umZS6Ee1L4IZXICZELgbSxh3lw4j6oLGIBEkCxSLHoWoam-c47ENy2ri6GAFOXMcIv-hTePNtnzOtfF2UIQtVNALbv_xH57YJAO-Eht7En1BMyGKjY8u/s1600-h/faces+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440049977195016466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSRmY15WmQ1j2z6DvXASipuq9umZS6Ee1L4IZXICZELgbSxh3lw4j6oLGIBEkCxSLHoWoam-c47ENy2ri6GAFOXMcIv-hTePNtnzOtfF2UIQtVNALbv_xH57YJAO-Eht7En1BMyGKjY8u/s320/faces+001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Look at the faces I have finished painting. As I've said before painting does not come easy for me, I must have painted 20+ eyes yesterday. But the practice has definitely paid off, these look so much better than the first faces I did. This is a sneak peek of a work in progress that I hope to have done over the week end. I'll make sure to keep you posted on the progress.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Does anyone have any eye painting tips to share? I can get one eye okay but the second one always is a little off, they are never the same. But I think they are passable for now. I'll keep practicing in the meantime.</div></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-82399754928138961782010-02-17T12:42:00.006-06:002010-02-17T13:00:07.226-06:00New Handbag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshi0Gzp6pSR0xddZkB7XOKOdxUcdgjYjZNVZCqO-HePxExMyCFLUY5lRjnrD9pS6tLi3OcZFE9W-DL3IVS5Tl0n7t_Wr0wXZHzfBV45g5cVodl5Fxze1j0ywowGqGsDVmXPeVL6WO3LKf/s1600-h/peacockbag+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439289005079984610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshi0Gzp6pSR0xddZkB7XOKOdxUcdgjYjZNVZCqO-HePxExMyCFLUY5lRjnrD9pS6tLi3OcZFE9W-DL3IVS5Tl0n7t_Wr0wXZHzfBV45g5cVodl5Fxze1j0ywowGqGsDVmXPeVL6WO3LKf/s320/peacockbag+001.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP2GlTRz3cBJimQVmoBKxdv2gSI06qEgMEYwdbkXafMgfdIhZhOIqQ2G7GixFEYfHtLPy6R9a7eBcagN0CCipd0eTfxD7NDUqTqd_zHkc3gJyUt_P6xSiLHJzG5gmQymUCl5kOw2b55Tc/s1600-h/peacockbag+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439289000084455778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNP2GlTRz3cBJimQVmoBKxdv2gSI06qEgMEYwdbkXafMgfdIhZhOIqQ2G7GixFEYfHtLPy6R9a7eBcagN0CCipd0eTfxD7NDUqTqd_zHkc3gJyUt_P6xSiLHJzG5gmQymUCl5kOw2b55Tc/s320/peacockbag+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBgwgl_gStN6QxZsgESJMapNUo-B7QqP0iDnbx8mC4yQj9fb4lXT3Ka7sAqhyphenhyphenDqCLuSwyqFtLFGiFXdBQqasZjSBRXfFHDeHiUkpwPhK0nIMB9ZjxLGeBerX-vl0mVrUitZKFQdin9jlp/s1600-h/peacockbag+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439288995487059858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBgwgl_gStN6QxZsgESJMapNUo-B7QqP0iDnbx8mC4yQj9fb4lXT3Ka7sAqhyphenhyphenDqCLuSwyqFtLFGiFXdBQqasZjSBRXfFHDeHiUkpwPhK0nIMB9ZjxLGeBerX-vl0mVrUitZKFQdin9jlp/s320/peacockbag+004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-Lrj-OfHMiOKHFsEt_to48y06kSfo7c2wUlRIZGDjTuoWU9pZnAGI-2DMFhGn2SyDFCZqb2TTGGsdwwuLo9jqXp2kQ7JjBFwDX9-soBcYXlhsV_ePZj2nIFv5AR7_NgaBgoFIuCuCs45/s1600-h/peacockbag+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439288988069103106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-Lrj-OfHMiOKHFsEt_to48y06kSfo7c2wUlRIZGDjTuoWU9pZnAGI-2DMFhGn2SyDFCZqb2TTGGsdwwuLo9jqXp2kQ7JjBFwDX9-soBcYXlhsV_ePZj2nIFv5AR7_NgaBgoFIuCuCs45/s320/peacockbag+010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUADJdER90adDZtNwIaAWf_1gKAlCz3dsc3wm5ZDLMFwyXHZEZzQ0pmA4coLpzOZW7fbQ2X3Fh0wiFBTCHoROx4hyphenhyphenov53vysbApyzmE8rIltNLVBRA7L0wugKC3cQoVD8dg9Mq0LN_cVoR/s1600-h/peacockbag+012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439288980066563234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUADJdER90adDZtNwIaAWf_1gKAlCz3dsc3wm5ZDLMFwyXHZEZzQ0pmA4coLpzOZW7fbQ2X3Fh0wiFBTCHoROx4hyphenhyphenov53vysbApyzmE8rIltNLVBRA7L0wugKC3cQoVD8dg9Mq0LN_cVoR/s320/peacockbag+012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here is a custom order handbag that I've been working on. I really like the peacock with the cool feathers. I used a linen for the front with Amy Butler fabrics for the feathers, the peacock body is a woolen felt. The applique is my on design and was a lot of fun to create. Of course as always I get nervous doing custom orders. I always worry that it isn't what they had in mind. It's so much easier selling things already made. Do any of you feel the same or is it just me? </div><br /><div>I have been featured on my peeps Jodi Reeves <a href="http://www.thecreativejar.com/">blog</a> The Creative Jar, it's her 1000th blog post so hop over and say hi and congratulations. </div><br /><div>I have a lot of ideas in my head right now and hope to share more with you soon.</div></div></div></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-25167977724069523592009-11-11T14:49:00.002-06:002009-11-11T15:09:33.037-06:00Woodland Shadowboxes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZpO5f7r6qQvnMi9uEYxyUtMYRoJkI7mA3aPeDOVgdIlX8_e7u-zE8_4A1BVZO0dDOi8kbaRIdNw4ALRwzvnyC3Y1U-hJkgUvkVMJD3ZOX9iT2Tf_i_kbjXMGm6bCYOUguYJrm_PotP9T/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZpO5f7r6qQvnMi9uEYxyUtMYRoJkI7mA3aPeDOVgdIlX8_e7u-zE8_4A1BVZO0dDOi8kbaRIdNw4ALRwzvnyC3Y1U-hJkgUvkVMJD3ZOX9iT2Tf_i_kbjXMGm6bCYOUguYJrm_PotP9T/s320/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402956159796552818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fEaMhbn9WaZ10zk3pf1ToPzhMOngqXdKTDyNzlsbPkrSuXgQnX_q-xgtEu9MdLN6P4wIdQD7JJzNRfvVXrWLiRSUX-9FiNFEvuzU3AWwIxAtF4O9kRg2_TJrxv4sIOH_wYDowfukpdwJ/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fEaMhbn9WaZ10zk3pf1ToPzhMOngqXdKTDyNzlsbPkrSuXgQnX_q-xgtEu9MdLN6P4wIdQD7JJzNRfvVXrWLiRSUX-9FiNFEvuzU3AWwIxAtF4O9kRg2_TJrxv4sIOH_wYDowfukpdwJ/s320/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402956155599686306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDlEBeP7IgU-ullJx5OhyphenhyphenwX3JSK7QVCq9yDGyiRDlbGuvCOcwmpuz8ua0EIOvc9EZ_SQDuOICYK6IQp4TA20p3l8IOR94NXBmdaa09OwxQ-OOrgJl1-qThTfo7dgwKIF4Exq3clRB1E6F/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDlEBeP7IgU-ullJx5OhyphenhyphenwX3JSK7QVCq9yDGyiRDlbGuvCOcwmpuz8ua0EIOvc9EZ_SQDuOICYK6IQp4TA20p3l8IOR94NXBmdaa09OwxQ-OOrgJl1-qThTfo7dgwKIF4Exq3clRB1E6F/s320/019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402956152077714002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRGPcdW8i0dZBkxa9lXszOHouUzHdiI4auN2mxUus-mOykW5Hvo35KKgxQj9N8twbPY9xvvPfj0ZWYSMti8xS6qSBQXvdATgDFY8Fka3O1C42JSQia696HTUjM771ryNnFk2kEGwEjvxB/s1600-h/020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRGPcdW8i0dZBkxa9lXszOHouUzHdiI4auN2mxUus-mOykW5Hvo35KKgxQj9N8twbPY9xvvPfj0ZWYSMti8xS6qSBQXvdATgDFY8Fka3O1C42JSQia696HTUjM771ryNnFk2kEGwEjvxB/s320/020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402956147518149490" border="0" /></a><br />I am loving the woodland theme right now as you can see. So I took a tiny break from making owls for the shadowboxes and have created some silhouettes similar to my woodland pillows. I am only doing these three and they will be at the next <a href="http://www.twistartgallery.com/">Handmade in the Arcade</a> event December 5th.<br /><br />I wish (okay maybe not) I was doing a nursery, I think this could be the cutest nursery ever!<br />The woodland shadowboxes and woodland pillows, paint a huge tree in the corner that was home to some little tweets or you know me an OWL!<br /><br />The event last week end was amazing...not so much as in $$$ but FUN! The weather was intoxicating and the moon was breathtaking. If you have never been to the<a href="http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/play/first_saturday_art_crawl.php"> Art Crawl</a> in downtown Nashville let me tell you you have missed a treat. Tons of art, lots of interesting beautiful people, music plus wine and it all free! How can you go wrong?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-49031818580082022842009-10-28T14:49:00.004-05:002009-10-28T15:04:58.596-05:00Woodland pillows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqXWPyEPj5U5n-0n9tmnJ0PXRYsys6JwI4jcHW89qj94adgx7VAxAN9LDTn6pMTiMZdqg-Y1ALz-tbPeLFRGVYFQQo3on3Ss1TGdHDntBdePvin2Xa3AyDyf9mVCCKcjN98JtzeEuu-99/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqXWPyEPj5U5n-0n9tmnJ0PXRYsys6JwI4jcHW89qj94adgx7VAxAN9LDTn6pMTiMZdqg-Y1ALz-tbPeLFRGVYFQQo3on3Ss1TGdHDntBdePvin2Xa3AyDyf9mVCCKcjN98JtzeEuu-99/s320/Pillow+Talk+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743843908205362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmovvtv1bE_RyJit68TmQFICf7xGK6SlQAHTE3WYNuFT77FaDIHSY_L2mhb8wF1cgJRU868xHmickhnnitzMxP85r7d8ZR3OTnXiOrgrxITDw_0kCy0_J62jT3lnRxMRGaRwUHXWXbCEq/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmovvtv1bE_RyJit68TmQFICf7xGK6SlQAHTE3WYNuFT77FaDIHSY_L2mhb8wF1cgJRU868xHmickhnnitzMxP85r7d8ZR3OTnXiOrgrxITDw_0kCy0_J62jT3lnRxMRGaRwUHXWXbCEq/s320/Pillow+Talk+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743838662963234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0q01bkqfeWh_xLDHahc94SyvZ0wadi8yujlSeY8KX2G0bvaYitAcai5rQ9Br8zFtvChyQuH76GHnqb3aAMDtP37SfkKXq7Xd4e-mZj7vDKrkDXWMOtXHQBEGv7-0dlb20EciTyFYbb6R/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0q01bkqfeWh_xLDHahc94SyvZ0wadi8yujlSeY8KX2G0bvaYitAcai5rQ9Br8zFtvChyQuH76GHnqb3aAMDtP37SfkKXq7Xd4e-mZj7vDKrkDXWMOtXHQBEGv7-0dlb20EciTyFYbb6R/s320/Pillow+Talk+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743376153901938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqjLK-Ml-bJtqNazBr_XFCPg1xc9gBnd69nDiGU3C8ptt0rLPYWcOs_Q9tKCV3eribfIEE0Ph9BKv_hPkmYHHOqksLI3rzSFdMppQ4YOesdsyfNNjy7w0UM7aDmHnPa1wijn4WpNRtQWx/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqjLK-Ml-bJtqNazBr_XFCPg1xc9gBnd69nDiGU3C8ptt0rLPYWcOs_Q9tKCV3eribfIEE0Ph9BKv_hPkmYHHOqksLI3rzSFdMppQ4YOesdsyfNNjy7w0UM7aDmHnPa1wijn4WpNRtQWx/s320/Pillow+Talk+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743370953894530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdy9QC_IBR7xl9XSZOYWdgy-g1er_EqLOrjOhMazqQt44SRDv2kCdic1mLszRQ_JNxCAHsiLDIOPvziVDmJZrc3_eopZnqjhiiq3V5hAz_GzLB5yavdO5pZopsYqZq01wqo4AttjavUcwu/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdy9QC_IBR7xl9XSZOYWdgy-g1er_EqLOrjOhMazqQt44SRDv2kCdic1mLszRQ_JNxCAHsiLDIOPvziVDmJZrc3_eopZnqjhiiq3V5hAz_GzLB5yavdO5pZopsYqZq01wqo4AttjavUcwu/s320/Pillow+Talk+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743361735328786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt37kdx-Wye31Nqg8WgE0BXZaWzi_D76revtJEKG9XNDS6lhMaz8lht76tgxVWPBt24lcdXUZxPgZsY_PyrgLKQtm3BXWFlvZY9M-3nX8-4TnlXtxuf7ETfKUVrDvm1fxlAlPiY81Fuh2h/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt37kdx-Wye31Nqg8WgE0BXZaWzi_D76revtJEKG9XNDS6lhMaz8lht76tgxVWPBt24lcdXUZxPgZsY_PyrgLKQtm3BXWFlvZY9M-3nX8-4TnlXtxuf7ETfKUVrDvm1fxlAlPiY81Fuh2h/s320/Pillow+Talk+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743357142449090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZegFa_RRlrMXtl20-kMlMw3amWs_kTD9VWAp_xmrTWPV6zL-l_fxe-cwLmnHoOg5RJg49Y6-nzqJP80T-AVA7PEnGYDsyqD1OmX_ur-giZgH_1-5L9KftPWpXzaEg6_1s-PbF5ykaAlLK/s1600-h/Pillow+Talk+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZegFa_RRlrMXtl20-kMlMw3amWs_kTD9VWAp_xmrTWPV6zL-l_fxe-cwLmnHoOg5RJg49Y6-nzqJP80T-AVA7PEnGYDsyqD1OmX_ur-giZgH_1-5L9KftPWpXzaEg6_1s-PbF5ykaAlLK/s320/Pillow+Talk+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397743353274818050" border="0" /></a><br />Here are the fruits of my labor (for the last 2 days) for a few of the upcoming shows. I wanted to do a "Woodland" series and right now I'm happy with the way they have turned out. Of course I do look now and think I should have done this or next time I will do that. But as far as I know I can make more, right?<br /><br />I was getting all hyped up and excited about the show ( Octob<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">er 31st </span>the East Academy Fall Fest & Craft Fair at Eastwood Christian Church on Eastland Ave.)<br /> this Saturday but it looks like rain :(<br />It isn't a huge event but one of the fun ones here in my neighborhood. I always enjoy neighborhood shows, they are so much easier and I usually see my peeps. I'll keep my fingers crossed we still have a few more days for the weather to change. The other bummer is I just found out one of the December events I do each year is now a one day event instead of 3 days. So I will be looking to add a couple of more events. If you know of something that's local and good let me know.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-81194918581898088962009-10-26T09:23:00.003-05:002009-10-26T09:34:10.167-05:00Peek a boo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYm1WIRNMjMXvBR9Zm3tmldRKS2vFlp5pkHDNV69p_oQN-gpRAjjmTC4JT38r-8j-rhBc6aZehXeVEVDSGzmQGbkCY5Y1tGxez8t3ptPhsomC3-xtVaYxP300xrJCAt_qb9lizoioIbrC/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYm1WIRNMjMXvBR9Zm3tmldRKS2vFlp5pkHDNV69p_oQN-gpRAjjmTC4JT38r-8j-rhBc6aZehXeVEVDSGzmQGbkCY5Y1tGxez8t3ptPhsomC3-xtVaYxP300xrJCAt_qb9lizoioIbrC/s320/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396915350357842994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_C35nhYI2E8g5KYnlM1hNljcOZITLjNEOWw8NaAvljoPCIWKqE_9pv-l2FlLGdYJFxoNaGswutT2YyxLhzH2fGw2lppJOJa3SiSyeUs6CKD-J1TCyRKGif_GVp0LUdIWj2SxPDXT7V7Q/s1600-h/hootiescu1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_C35nhYI2E8g5KYnlM1hNljcOZITLjNEOWw8NaAvljoPCIWKqE_9pv-l2FlLGdYJFxoNaGswutT2YyxLhzH2fGw2lppJOJa3SiSyeUs6CKD-J1TCyRKGif_GVp0LUdIWj2SxPDXT7V7Q/s320/hootiescu1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396915342521911042" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a work in progress...cutie hooties for the show this week end. I always like to see others<br />WIP so thought I'd share these cuties with you. Did you know a group of owls are called a "stare of owls"? Now you know! Anyone else hearing that Geico commercial <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD21JDMp86c">song</a> in their head right now?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-72463889583868826702009-10-23T10:04:00.004-05:002009-10-23T10:33:41.147-05:00A few other new things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIup3Cye19NVOIzo27BXzqHmNV0wKL1__OcWfj0Ktv0Dwgqqm1j8EzNfu212mrhnEcwUCCsyvPDyWZ3NNkWdi9eI7gTS02THCdISlF2nzoffSrzqypmxvi4DHmuD-Y__bDaEQybMgQ5wY/s1600-h/teacup2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIup3Cye19NVOIzo27BXzqHmNV0wKL1__OcWfj0Ktv0Dwgqqm1j8EzNfu212mrhnEcwUCCsyvPDyWZ3NNkWdi9eI7gTS02THCdISlF2nzoffSrzqypmxvi4DHmuD-Y__bDaEQybMgQ5wY/s320/teacup2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395818620964898066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOWQBJi5iEzqRWSwvDYNPZA5qfI8_uCqj9dZebyOGDQaceP0QwQXEQ0oJxGj-PptWRHp0XLhyphenhyphenrVsr015yVIinPoFCzNkU2EoNfoIhXyasSqNG1mqWetM0kYUNbNaJkKWehmz5DAhyphenhyphentsLu/s1600-h/teacup1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOWQBJi5iEzqRWSwvDYNPZA5qfI8_uCqj9dZebyOGDQaceP0QwQXEQ0oJxGj-PptWRHp0XLhyphenhyphenrVsr015yVIinPoFCzNkU2EoNfoIhXyasSqNG1mqWetM0kYUNbNaJkKWehmz5DAhyphenhyphentsLu/s320/teacup1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395818616343292290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_mEVkRUBgAwItf9_-DrIvWJ9NugvEodFK5pnP6AjdXjSC83M-6_ULzrKlpV0j622hlypI7ppBjFXV12cvZCa9wx_-hbvXNuVJ_y_cVC6PjgJZNe540IzzKnvtZtWPqsbZbp8ED5EtcAP/s1600-h/babushka.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_mEVkRUBgAwItf9_-DrIvWJ9NugvEodFK5pnP6AjdXjSC83M-6_ULzrKlpV0j622hlypI7ppBjFXV12cvZCa9wx_-hbvXNuVJ_y_cVC6PjgJZNe540IzzKnvtZtWPqsbZbp8ED5EtcAP/s320/babushka.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395818618366293986" border="0" /></a><br />I don't think I have shown you the Babushka doll or the embroidery tea cups. This year I have been stretching some of my creative muscles and challenged myself to do "something different".<br />Ta da....embroidery! My grandmother was a champ at anything that involved needle and thread<br />(hand sewn not machine). Now I wish I'd paid more attention, I think I was just too impatient.<br />I have enjoyed hand stitching more than I would have ever thought. The nicest thing about it is that it is a portable craft. It gives me something besides my pad and pencils to take along. I have purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33083120">this adorable pattern</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5529370">Follow the White Bunny</a>. The bed holds so many possibilities!<br />I encourage you to visit her flickr site as well. Of course <a href="http://www.sublimestitching.com/">Sublime Stitching</a> has an awesome selection of patterns too. For the lessons and video stitch guide go <a href="http://www.needlenthread.com/">here. </a><br /><br />The babushka doll has already sold, but I do plan to do some more. I need to tweak her a little more. I also have another shadowbox idea that I hope to do soon. So many ideas and only 24 hours to each day.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-60252734852547041332009-10-21T14:53:00.005-05:002009-10-21T15:15:01.779-05:00Shadowboxes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVshShEr5sT8M3tnZWSD3ptOSgIiuAz04wQUJKdB6-Aj1xYU4FZsAobPmnglqIVhZWAFjOtf54Z0oq1ZIKm_n_vvONZL19C-KqRd3p8UHbyxUodQ5DijRbfZvPAde3pxx3w45SM0N0oeNJ/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVshShEr5sT8M3tnZWSD3ptOSgIiuAz04wQUJKdB6-Aj1xYU4FZsAobPmnglqIVhZWAFjOtf54Z0oq1ZIKm_n_vvONZL19C-KqRd3p8UHbyxUodQ5DijRbfZvPAde3pxx3w45SM0N0oeNJ/s320/hooties+shadowbox+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395148151216022130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFSWJ-G2oghFt_vQYuS0Aj-XqUkDy5qrK40Br85wk_hUGo8y3zXR_IZFvwE_s-JZVgfCfVFB_CLXvb5Fiejbk4yx3BsyXsAQOIrtrNpDIVzTSU2Et-GEMGLiGaFSVwYDAwM_O6LQQ-Lcs/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFSWJ-G2oghFt_vQYuS0Aj-XqUkDy5qrK40Br85wk_hUGo8y3zXR_IZFvwE_s-JZVgfCfVFB_CLXvb5Fiejbk4yx3BsyXsAQOIrtrNpDIVzTSU2Et-GEMGLiGaFSVwYDAwM_O6LQQ-Lcs/s320/hooties+shadowbox+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395148144414552338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamJuHWMybiCYY3YJ55Lv7vwjKLiTbVM1581b4OjnQFZ3Np3wJy875X1U46QpfL4KUDqnnfwG4IN8fe4srD9Ej314epgKT3htZ7akSqLW-1hw1I0lrcUNQ682o1uVznnxwC-iDAxtqoVuN/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamJuHWMybiCYY3YJ55Lv7vwjKLiTbVM1581b4OjnQFZ3Np3wJy875X1U46QpfL4KUDqnnfwG4IN8fe4srD9Ej314epgKT3htZ7akSqLW-1hw1I0lrcUNQ682o1uVznnxwC-iDAxtqoVuN/s320/hooties+shadowbox+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395147780619613858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHKnI8x_ZlnoDU5zfOSvWRROnbAM7xwxP19cfQyCg0b5MTIFaj3ShA0KVf6WM8bcGYv05g3oc2TsasNgEplzKHx0YkCXT0NKlwgdOmj1koiOD0xPP1kKH2xBwaEIMYPNJwVtDGzFwzGA-/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHKnI8x_ZlnoDU5zfOSvWRROnbAM7xwxP19cfQyCg0b5MTIFaj3ShA0KVf6WM8bcGYv05g3oc2TsasNgEplzKHx0YkCXT0NKlwgdOmj1koiOD0xPP1kKH2xBwaEIMYPNJwVtDGzFwzGA-/s320/hooties+shadowbox+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395147771908916594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bOx9Bxi6IyE2y52_ZwzwxnMATJXTsUx2KT-_1zn5O3mGNiZqInh4ys6DZ8OgxbF_Vr6LetmNWWCZbYvLWqyiLU_9YAc78xDfw1BxmrFK6iw3Jyp1AIQfWu_0Y0ZYBceO0YjGBpgLHFK6/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bOx9Bxi6IyE2y52_ZwzwxnMATJXTsUx2KT-_1zn5O3mGNiZqInh4ys6DZ8OgxbF_Vr6LetmNWWCZbYvLWqyiLU_9YAc78xDfw1BxmrFK6iw3Jyp1AIQfWu_0Y0ZYBceO0YjGBpgLHFK6/s320/hooties+shadowbox+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395147765064559442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK86I94nV6fyLKyPdXsRLia1-4GGVx93NpizSKMSsyxzjAL_HjIzCki5jA7Tk2JQ7CSRB9FQa9wfcL4mgqxMj9pvG4VEYvrRouwZ4gJPWS7K8Ps9HNpMWwCESWjBjhnd62Vehqjs5_3iP/s1600-h/hooties+shadowbox+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK86I94nV6fyLKyPdXsRLia1-4GGVx93NpizSKMSsyxzjAL_HjIzCki5jA7Tk2JQ7CSRB9FQa9wfcL4mgqxMj9pvG4VEYvrRouwZ4gJPWS7K8Ps9HNpMWwCESWjBjhnd62Vehqjs5_3iP/s320/hooties+shadowbox+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395147749521432194" border="0" /></a><br />Here for your viewing pleasure are the new owl shadowboxes. If anyone has any tips on photographing shadowboxes please let me know. I tried taking the pictures in the living room bookcase, on the front porch, on the kitchen cabinet and the dining room window seat. I'm really not happy with any of the shots but here are the best ones. Believe me when I say the pictures do not do them any justice.<br /><br />However if you would like to see them in person, you will have your chance and the first opportunity to buy this Halloween. Yes, I do have an event October 31st the East Academy Fall Fest & Craft Fair. The Fair will be held here in the hood at Eastwood Christian Church on Eastland Ave.<br /><br />I did get some great news yesterday...I was accepted as a vendor for the upcoming 1st annual <a href="www.twistartgallery.com">Handmade in the Arcade Craft Fair</a>! More on that later. Right now I have a pile of stuffing and a mountain of pillows calling me to create.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b> </b><br /><br /></span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-67413737592467786672009-10-14T10:07:00.006-05:002009-10-14T10:30:59.882-05:00German town Street Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5u-oEhFfM2Vuixqvvk9Wce1W03LUKDbWJUzwkbdWFPoj3_ZKEj_AFKoWsmvnkMSaHoxLu5e9_K3vWo1QY41X1mYthQzSjcxy27ycVyxu1ZGjuhCmPFeaQkaLe1sg4cWc-cql3bVJT34bU/s1600-h/bunny+pillow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5u-oEhFfM2Vuixqvvk9Wce1W03LUKDbWJUzwkbdWFPoj3_ZKEj_AFKoWsmvnkMSaHoxLu5e9_K3vWo1QY41X1mYthQzSjcxy27ycVyxu1ZGjuhCmPFeaQkaLe1sg4cWc-cql3bVJT34bU/s320/bunny+pillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392477850226098914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRbeia9CQROZZAYDouJEYY9MpotBjxVwp1aQI_xSNHuVVctm1Axq3nWilRa46NDD8igBD1_aTFEBVxe4gv12pEdYPZpY86HnnMqdZmIi5QhWifGJwML7YHW6zkwRaRvu0fwTSic9Wt4QH/s1600-h/Germantown+Festival+079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRbeia9CQROZZAYDouJEYY9MpotBjxVwp1aQI_xSNHuVVctm1Axq3nWilRa46NDD8igBD1_aTFEBVxe4gv12pEdYPZpY86HnnMqdZmIi5QhWifGJwML7YHW6zkwRaRvu0fwTSic9Wt4QH/s320/Germantown+Festival+079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392477857232206418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9nrOk8AN8HHXA4rLKab8BL03hWqqUbOB8uar3lCXb7osPXc48_2J-Pmcz8WBffyQQfNvCJyDN8thd7XWq4k2E-s7ZVwOKI3ZfNnwyyKBO0OgE-2NwPQ5ORGoM9O4-tUPzdZuh5hjMCrG/s1600-h/flower+pillow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9nrOk8AN8HHXA4rLKab8BL03hWqqUbOB8uar3lCXb7osPXc48_2J-Pmcz8WBffyQQfNvCJyDN8thd7XWq4k2E-s7ZVwOKI3ZfNnwyyKBO0OgE-2NwPQ5ORGoM9O4-tUPzdZuh5hjMCrG/s320/flower+pillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392477864745860642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last week end was the German town Street Festival and here are some pictures of all the crafty goodness. The photos are courtesy of my favorite artist and friend Jodi Reeves. Jodi was attending as a patron not a vendor! However she did assist in setting up my booth and did some interviews with other crafters as well as taking over 100 photos. I'm sure you will be seeing more of the festival on her <a href="http://www.thecreativejar.com/">blog.</a><br /><br />The pillows are something new for me and I have been having a lot if fun with them. The pillows are like little pieces of art with so many possibilities. It's easy to get carried away, for example the flower power pillow. I'm not sure I will ever make another, it was so tedious. That flower has 50 hand cut, hand sewn petals! I'd keep it myself but alas I have Boris (destructor of pillows) and Thomas the cat...the pillow would never last in my home. However the "Woodland" series is pulling me into the world of forest creatures, mushrooms, trees and flowers. I'm loving the burlap and suede combination.<br /><br />Hopefully I will have another event soon, I'll know by next week end. Meanwhile you may find me locally at Art & Invention here in the hood...East Nashville on Woodland across from the post office near 5 points.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-83022851107335139132009-04-24T16:49:00.003-05:002009-04-24T16:54:04.978-05:00Fresh in the Shop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FSj2z9V0J68x1NiApBGbyId7sya5b30yHQ3OQVFpUwSeZdXPxtACw7eHEVI1X3UQcjG-Xtspo9VRPZBLaQ2TXD745mSG6Rsbix-mKF9f6E5ABQl7W2hF3n3Zkg8NDcjBCb-56Xi-VZQS/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FSj2z9V0J68x1NiApBGbyId7sya5b30yHQ3OQVFpUwSeZdXPxtACw7eHEVI1X3UQcjG-Xtspo9VRPZBLaQ2TXD745mSG6Rsbix-mKF9f6E5ABQl7W2hF3n3Zkg8NDcjBCb-56Xi-VZQS/s320/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328379364184617298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXS7HMhN8-9gCSdYXOeeXBmZxH932Gvk1tsAQ9WyLMRMl71KUXA0US2sEG2GEVQZrzOVlrOkShlyYspVEnq7yjUgOl_Ol1RfaIEdCVwqMZL0z50z3TGOif9TkbnGHD2WWjqtsl7kUVSM8/s1600-h/008+%5B50%25%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXS7HMhN8-9gCSdYXOeeXBmZxH932Gvk1tsAQ9WyLMRMl71KUXA0US2sEG2GEVQZrzOVlrOkShlyYspVEnq7yjUgOl_Ol1RfaIEdCVwqMZL0z50z3TGOif9TkbnGHD2WWjqtsl7kUVSM8/s320/008+%5B50%25%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328379359121584994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzW0t5zjVQCLRAZjYiHYUYaPl0iClrdTp-LUj-MVTF2IBW2OtXrw6q01xn159WxzQTFmMrY0DduFv6l0kGV31utGq55sYmMwt5KUC0dnsRYvBXYia5vVO47sYqAB44aiaWIPJ5YAmRJlZE/s1600-h/006+%5B50%25%5D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzW0t5zjVQCLRAZjYiHYUYaPl0iClrdTp-LUj-MVTF2IBW2OtXrw6q01xn159WxzQTFmMrY0DduFv6l0kGV31utGq55sYmMwt5KUC0dnsRYvBXYia5vVO47sYqAB44aiaWIPJ5YAmRJlZE/s320/006+%5B50%25%5D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328379352646573506" border="0" /></a><br />These cutie hooties are in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5357732">shop</a> now. Next weekend I do have a show here in the hood, so get them while you can. More creations are coming, hope you're not sick of the hooties. Let me know what you think....Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-40107444080910908132009-04-17T10:07:00.003-05:002009-04-17T10:24:11.581-05:00Hooties are flying out the door!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWT3HBokc8Gv9Z7q1ZCJZAnlXUFTBz1Iol4NwDtDMOZyiQR5Hkm-U5VVgwQETMN_PYmUBy6BEy6Jd97fbndcxbY_iD-OrvRZDnCsrPPbdfiYd6qCpZkBLVG3MvUZIqjxWFpi9V5SmxF7rM/s1600-h/pay+it+forward+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWT3HBokc8Gv9Z7q1ZCJZAnlXUFTBz1Iol4NwDtDMOZyiQR5Hkm-U5VVgwQETMN_PYmUBy6BEy6Jd97fbndcxbY_iD-OrvRZDnCsrPPbdfiYd6qCpZkBLVG3MvUZIqjxWFpi9V5SmxF7rM/s320/pay+it+forward+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325681174164116642" border="0" /></a><br />I have packaged the hooties and they are on the way to their new homes. Tonight I will see Jodi at her opening in Riverside Village and will not need to mail, but wanted her to get a pretty package as well. I wrapped them in old unused pattern sheets, tied with tulle and stamped tag.<br /><br />Yesterday I visited <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/great-stuff-nashville">Great Stuff</a> here in East Nashville as the owner Elizabeth had contacted me after seeing my wares in <a href="http://www.artandinvention.com/">Art & Invention</a>. Elizabeth also has a store in Franklin so now another place to buy White Cottage locally. Both Art & Invention and Great Stuff will carry cutie hooties, sweet tweets and shadowboxes.<br /><br />If you are local come on out to the show tonight, find details <a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/2009/04/come-to-riverside-village-this-friday.html">here</a>. If you haven't seen <a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/">The Creative Jar</a>'s new stuff you are really missing out, go check it out NOW! A very hippie chick vibe happening! LOVE IT!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-927791667827121742009-04-16T15:53:00.004-05:002009-04-16T16:06:37.752-05:00Music, wine, fruit and cheese<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizU0Pq-EPQBXqAf7cS-09xCN6jJiXr7wX0AJ6_UetE08132_nNN0_ZJ_P_zKT8YIeZVjCnW1fyLgXZdu_LarW7Cd5dnxy__PBGYV4y52_2FDAwq3-rwGGQKfN-ZCJSXWlbWDm2Rk-884dm/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizU0Pq-EPQBXqAf7cS-09xCN6jJiXr7wX0AJ6_UetE08132_nNN0_ZJ_P_zKT8YIeZVjCnW1fyLgXZdu_LarW7Cd5dnxy__PBGYV4y52_2FDAwq3-rwGGQKfN-ZCJSXWlbWDm2Rk-884dm/s320/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325398047000580722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTuxDNAVjpT6IUfJ1c4D4VyqS-995BOlgD1I2bTZYDbwSahs46hj6VJgs_Xf92YkLLz6XRJ9Syin6LoOtFGqt539BBlr_If7kGBTNt4a9_Iv_iAGSQo4j0NdI3myMT9eh4skHbyQl0FCM/s1600-h/toddguitar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTuxDNAVjpT6IUfJ1c4D4VyqS-995BOlgD1I2bTZYDbwSahs46hj6VJgs_Xf92YkLLz6XRJ9Syin6LoOtFGqt539BBlr_If7kGBTNt4a9_Iv_iAGSQo4j0NdI3myMT9eh4skHbyQl0FCM/s320/toddguitar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325398047808966242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy79cy8ZvA7wjxZyq-IMVSg21qEEyvMM6WLOEPKXGAUj20Y2Tqyq2BeEWDZ0FyWmtvwpuz7XUKXX8DKCJPhEVdzuM8hBcAaC_oQF3VWOfmxHBFGAM3G9YqysDfHZq0JuHJDvH3ostzpBL2/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy79cy8ZvA7wjxZyq-IMVSg21qEEyvMM6WLOEPKXGAUj20Y2Tqyq2BeEWDZ0FyWmtvwpuz7XUKXX8DKCJPhEVdzuM8hBcAaC_oQF3VWOfmxHBFGAM3G9YqysDfHZq0JuHJDvH3ostzpBL2/s320/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325398362883410994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yesterday my hubby came home early from a rough day at work. But I managed to get him into a better mood, thank goodness. Before dinner I made a snack of fruit and cheese then decided to open a bottle of wine to get celebrate hump day (no I don't celebrate every Wednesday). Then I hear soft guitar strumming....my own personal serenade. I loved it, however as you can see Boris was not impressed. Maybe Boris needed some wine as well? Kidding!<br /><br />Thanks for the comments yesterday and congratulations to the winners Natalie, Carolyn and Jodi. Next time I do a give away I will do a random drawing and stretch it out, it ended way too soon.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-56948423632617967792009-04-15T12:49:00.002-05:002009-04-15T12:57:06.099-05:00Free Owls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMmDVJKVD8t9Z7aOOp-S7r4aEaHtRTcAtu2FS7JpXmrz9a1E0pUroJ6oyjrcSvfTJUqT6336kkjKwtHa8VBcPeQqQexi2wQxQI5nlBaHH0adawwFdsS0xh1KK2KERZWEqcAdbFU1DxbQT/s1600-h/hooties2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMmDVJKVD8t9Z7aOOp-S7r4aEaHtRTcAtu2FS7JpXmrz9a1E0pUroJ6oyjrcSvfTJUqT6336kkjKwtHa8VBcPeQqQexi2wQxQI5nlBaHH0adawwFdsS0xh1KK2KERZWEqcAdbFU1DxbQT/s320/hooties2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324978640633256370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvLKGGlQEzmKVz-E3z7I3zLdWEIbqlZxegPhhqpdcl2DN2VJi6CD34mPwhdXvocfqnisxILElS_uUCoz7lX5fS-97JBjN6nUb4p28XsmP2sAQwKGxNOcIlNqFZjghCdTtXMjw7dw0VKHa/s1600-h/hooties.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvLKGGlQEzmKVz-E3z7I3zLdWEIbqlZxegPhhqpdcl2DN2VJi6CD34mPwhdXvocfqnisxILElS_uUCoz7lX5fS-97JBjN6nUb4p28XsmP2sAQwKGxNOcIlNqFZjghCdTtXMjw7dw0VKHa/s320/hooties.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324978638958130322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraKIUZLRtycqrYJSmBd4Wgi-YonZcyjN0gyixO4J-eZapvT2n8VCVLHiDfN0vYQAammC-Eortl1liogSO4xpZy_Vpv-7L0syfCe-Yov6fPahbEqucHDHPEVpse4xsD4K2wJtPrYKh21GF/s1600-h/cutie+hooties2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraKIUZLRtycqrYJSmBd4Wgi-YonZcyjN0gyixO4J-eZapvT2n8VCVLHiDfN0vYQAammC-Eortl1liogSO4xpZy_Vpv-7L0syfCe-Yov6fPahbEqucHDHPEVpse4xsD4K2wJtPrYKh21GF/s320/cutie+hooties2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324978633705821666" border="0" /></a><br />I thought I'd get your attention with the post title. Actually it's a "pay it forward" game.<br />The rules are simple....<br /><br />1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade owl from me.<br /><br />2. If you are one of the first three to make a comment, you are a winner! And you then agree to post this challenge on your own blog, meaning that you will pay it forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!<br /><br />3. The gift that you send to your 3 friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember it’s the spirit and the thought that count!<br /><br />4. When you receive your gift, blog about it! If you are not one of the first three to comment on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same! It's all about paying it forward.<br /><br />I got this from Jodi Reeves of <a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/">The Creative Jar</a> and I think she still has an opening last time I checked.<br /><br />Good luck!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-58005990342137390862009-03-24T09:46:00.006-05:002009-03-24T10:12:19.890-05:00Puppy Pop Art Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ny8-Gj0xbTaH4-6OKfx6OigMjNGkOMhWrHFt7mWWcZrUKWZXDm3w-d8S-395V89Mws3wOnD8lOw4fV3jcWatTYI5KrkIWoe3B3M-dD3IWkfiLSUzhCgoO0OAdsxvrmtJ7Dlr7a7V8f7w/s1600-h/Bailey+boo2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ny8-Gj0xbTaH4-6OKfx6OigMjNGkOMhWrHFt7mWWcZrUKWZXDm3w-d8S-395V89Mws3wOnD8lOw4fV3jcWatTYI5KrkIWoe3B3M-dD3IWkfiLSUzhCgoO0OAdsxvrmtJ7Dlr7a7V8f7w/s320/Bailey+boo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316771756997295522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiUuqq792HpkyaPjnCOq2mdSjOLBc5EByYtz3GEImOPUJINpgmPuS0eOtNGLHtJMGAgoOmLMILb-3HFwfQhi6k7Ez3KwZGciJkEioHI3hSxHGhMn_WIWv-Knhw2YVglSASTeSfgtPAP51/s1600-h/baileybooproject.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiUuqq792HpkyaPjnCOq2mdSjOLBc5EByYtz3GEImOPUJINpgmPuS0eOtNGLHtJMGAgoOmLMILb-3HFwfQhi6k7Ez3KwZGciJkEioHI3hSxHGhMn_WIWv-Knhw2YVglSASTeSfgtPAP51/s320/baileybooproject.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316771765192461746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC00pvMFWXMaBz-x7VgECEY9DIbbT-DRrFisIb-C9liDK0oYIuD8ggb1jEfjIMJJln-V4WYR-SS9q4S7X0MWp84hNa1eTL2TOueTkWuqtfAm7tjXdFe-OJib5gv-o3MiP5L45RqYPlz1Vv/s1600-h/hooties2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC00pvMFWXMaBz-x7VgECEY9DIbbT-DRrFisIb-C9liDK0oYIuD8ggb1jEfjIMJJln-V4WYR-SS9q4S7X0MWp84hNa1eTL2TOueTkWuqtfAm7tjXdFe-OJib5gv-o3MiP5L45RqYPlz1Vv/s320/hooties2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316771777284774642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoaH8XWhWdHbOnL8pJH6ZuHhbiPDkaHxOvBm0IUHPGMVMRaEAoPkxzuneKSC4bYm7oBPfcs9UJ4SrNCW5aRSHJav5iSKDI0Jhc6z-QWKsrgsoAEK7spvBVJ0j6Gf0wBC_eyL4Krorexwp/s1600-h/birdpillow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixoaH8XWhWdHbOnL8pJH6ZuHhbiPDkaHxOvBm0IUHPGMVMRaEAoPkxzuneKSC4bYm7oBPfcs9UJ4SrNCW5aRSHJav5iSKDI0Jhc6z-QWKsrgsoAEK7spvBVJ0j6Gf0wBC_eyL4Krorexwp/s320/birdpillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316772190644656386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's done! Yippee! The Puppy Pop Art piece is complete, I would like to do this again. That isn't something I say every time I finish a project. In hindsight I will make a few changes next time.<br />I knew I wanted to include Bailey's name into the piece but didn't leave enough room once said and done. However if there's a will there's a way and I think it works. I have included the Bailey inspiration picture for you to compare as well. The last post I included a link for instruction for those interested.<br /><br />The bird pillow is the same birdie applique I used on my toaster cover. I just added a bit more of a branch. The birdie is black ultra suede fused on Amy Butler fabric. Thanks again Leah of Sew Spoiled for the free applique. I'm sure I will use this sweetie for awhile. Get your free applique <a href="http://sewspoiled.blogspot.com/2009/02/birdie-applique.html">here.<br /></a><br />Some new hooties have hatched, now I want a basket or a tree or something for them to hang out. They look kind of sleepy don't you think? Note the awesome tree behind them from my peep Jodi Reeves.<br /><br />Head on over to <a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/2009/03/another-pay-it-forward-365-days.html">The Creative Jar </a>and post a comment to win something from Jodi.<br /><br />I'm loving all the freebies!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-80010124284330574102009-03-20T10:45:00.004-05:002009-03-20T16:54:36.708-05:00Puppy Pop Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsJkrp3JOtf6YS07Qle654-vdL6CwzSvU8DVqgiQf4SW8-U30I-OfCI-SxmYHB7-ctSrzCMy4Pmu_p5u64Ok58YNKyfSb49OcMMRoFD5QT1RFiFF6gIwQHlZUceCp6T9RuSt5J4LzOEcC/s1600-h/baileyboo1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsJkrp3JOtf6YS07Qle654-vdL6CwzSvU8DVqgiQf4SW8-U30I-OfCI-SxmYHB7-ctSrzCMy4Pmu_p5u64Ok58YNKyfSb49OcMMRoFD5QT1RFiFF6gIwQHlZUceCp6T9RuSt5J4LzOEcC/s320/baileyboo1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315300564651364722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEf2NgtVoPz1gWFWW8UzyfOdDpQF-eeYfk0NwygFLUZJpbqYcG_1Jwl99c1JNX_3TrAVkcqa5zB9brPnvIemZKk4ilCYEsO43A7JBc2SLtIiwYeZ6BPM09DKcIsTTSujeTi_v-LQ4NslZ/s1600-h/baileyboo2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEf2NgtVoPz1gWFWW8UzyfOdDpQF-eeYfk0NwygFLUZJpbqYcG_1Jwl99c1JNX_3TrAVkcqa5zB9brPnvIemZKk4ilCYEsO43A7JBc2SLtIiwYeZ6BPM09DKcIsTTSujeTi_v-LQ4NslZ/s320/baileyboo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315391587321313378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have been busy with some catch up work before I head down to FLA to visit two of my girls and two of the grand kids. You know I must bring something for each of them, so I am working on some super cute things. I'll be there for a week to babysit while they are out for spring break.<br /><br />Here is something for my youngest daughter, it's a picture of her beloved Boston Terrier Bailey Boo. Bailey is even more spoiled than my dogs, of course Bailey is the only canine in the house (I have three).<br />I was inspired by Lori Marie of <a href="http://prettylittlethings.typepad.com/">Pretty Little Things</a> when she was on Martha Stewart. You may find the directions on the left sidebar of her site. I just love everything she does. I wonder if I could move into her "little house"?<br /><br />I'm ready to do some embroidery touches before it is stapled to the frame but was so excited I had to share. So far I'm pleased and already have ideas to do my own four legged friends in Pop Art.<br />I will post the final project once complete.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-64304635846373919092009-03-05T14:27:00.004-06:002009-03-05T15:00:25.512-06:00Forgive me readers, it's been over 2 months since my last blog post<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgFc9FrEFMAA7LJU9iFAjC4wm0s9vyS2Q1eyhC0WuwErWwZMqfNWnVO1UnI_-ylG5P_g15u-ZGET9obKRZSiAFfu2Hg7YWPHOvkwW6OrRQhecVJcIT7ltBw6PUk4f4X7SYkiGMQVyh2uw/s1600-h/IMG_1902.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgFc9FrEFMAA7LJU9iFAjC4wm0s9vyS2Q1eyhC0WuwErWwZMqfNWnVO1UnI_-ylG5P_g15u-ZGET9obKRZSiAFfu2Hg7YWPHOvkwW6OrRQhecVJcIT7ltBw6PUk4f4X7SYkiGMQVyh2uw/s320/IMG_1902.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309810807908643778" border="0" /></a><br />WOW! Has it really been that long? What can I say? December was a blur; 3 shows, 3 out of town trips and not to mention finishing holiday gifts. When January hit I just shut down completely.<br />Then when I was ready to join the world again I came down with a sinus and bronchial infection, and you guessed it my husband was hit with the same thing about a week later. Now it's almost spring!<br /><br />Enough of that, let's move forward. This Sunday I'm meeting a few of my creative peeps and wanted to have something for show and tell. So I'm racking my brain trying to come up with a quick project and in keeping with "I'm making more things for myself/home this year. Ta Da ...<br />a cover for my not so pretty toaster. This was a simple project that clearly has endless possibilities.<br />I'm not completely satisfied, it needs a little tweaking but will do for now. The fit is a little too loose and it seems wonky? Here's the cool part the awesome birdie applique is a free download from the talented Leah of Sew Spoiled, <a href="http://sewspoiled.blogspot.com/">link here. </a>I want to make another for my mixer :)<br /><br />One more thing on my mind and I don't want to get too heavy on you but ... the recent economic situation has affected most of us in one way or another. I believe it's important to reach out with support, understanding and encouragement for one another in these tough times. The biggest impact could be a kind word or smile and last time I checked they're still free.<br /><br />And speaking of free, go check out my friend Jodi Reeves <a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/2009/03/wordy-spring-giveaway_160.html">blog</a><a href="http://thecreativejar.blogspot.com/2009/03/wordy-spring-giveaway_160.html"> </a>she has a fabric give a way!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-55775807380828202362008-11-24T15:16:00.006-06:002008-11-24T15:42:51.932-06:00I live in my jammies somedays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJyvMICqAQ6xh-QKzSm1M9A1YxGnNzPFWSXxnN3TV31tXccc3uYcXCdngG5LYex1HjMnYNWXNO9d5XZ5gylNm-2uGo_9TtdE8S7od2N39jl4iDq16mRyaX22d1TEye5d5fX8XGPgo8i_W/s1600-h/CHSevent+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboNnyhaLEsXvwXRb928LWKgKD4zHnOaq0f_FDX5HcyBccVomT94dGdocvRNuwNQw-noa-29PqhZRZuOrQyxE7sfZF7JzpjoUpevdUw2ZWHnsLrS6wtMAcl5gCQE53pIeMmqHDvBomt9BN/s320/CHS6+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272342526009671474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIA-nGuiGrLCTe6tUeMqzTbzJLqXgn61vKLdJBvOEEryGL69W8J8cW4v3u6taTeuPLEh4XqFb2MxZvbrckeIdlslg88635V_56ts6-L3YI39ULO6G7ekfpoFBWyII4c4Emr7ZJdavAVxO/s1600-h/CHS5+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIA-nGuiGrLCTe6tUeMqzTbzJLqXgn61vKLdJBvOEEryGL69W8J8cW4v3u6taTeuPLEh4XqFb2MxZvbrckeIdlslg88635V_56ts6-L3YI39ULO6G7ekfpoFBWyII4c4Emr7ZJdavAVxO/s320/CHS5+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272342519194605746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcKpJw3b1utM_u0NJk2YSEV8AHKl6rhLQTwk8chqSNmf5xMHJStdJlgUcNLvzmllOEXTqHGId0rfRkgqiEIPMjPpVG936NLZY1SLyyr89a6-7M8eT5TETGQLSpigv45FIfiAe1eRRpuvW/s1600-h/CHS4+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcKpJw3b1utM_u0NJk2YSEV8AHKl6rhLQTwk8chqSNmf5xMHJStdJlgUcNLvzmllOEXTqHGId0rfRkgqiEIPMjPpVG936NLZY1SLyyr89a6-7M8eT5TETGQLSpigv45FIfiAe1eRRpuvW/s320/CHS4+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272342519543185762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElS-WzgOmWK3WE0wUjXjMW0jF_Z4Dt9wjBpTgqFFmiK_Z_5kiN9JMZPSsD05y39MH74lIfs0MgVOWbBmCKupOHwHpcRy70D9JKImzqqXWqj-F4h7NB37lKIH3whHheVPf4orDwgbcehBs/s1600-h/CHS3+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElS-WzgOmWK3WE0wUjXjMW0jF_Z4Dt9wjBpTgqFFmiK_Z_5kiN9JMZPSsD05y39MH74lIfs0MgVOWbBmCKupOHwHpcRy70D9JKImzqqXWqj-F4h7NB37lKIH3whHheVPf4orDwgbcehBs/s320/CHS3+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272342505133356098" border="0" /></a><br />Whew, what a weekend! I am actually kind of glad for the cold rainy day today as I have an excuse to stay in my jammies. I thought I could be real low key and no one would ever be the wiser to this fact....hmmm WRONG! First my pal Jodi dropped by, that is no biggie as she is more like family than company. But while we sat on the porch (again it's 1:00 pm and I'm in jammies and a polar bear robe) the mailman came and my next door neighbor pulled up. I was so busted! Now you know and a few of the neighbors know that I may or may not get dressed by noon. I consider that one of the perks of the stay at home creator.<br /><br />The Centennial Holiday Show was a great success for me being the highest $$$ event of the year. If you are considering this event I must say it is very very organized and everyone was extremely polite. Some of the perks were the teachers lounge that provided snacks and a quite place for the vendors, also the students and volunteers came around several times each hour to check to see if we needed anything from the concession booth or would watch the booth if we needed a break. They also provide unloading/loading assistance (for a fee).<br />I would give this event 4 out of 5 stars. Several returning vendors did say they did about half of what they did last year. The economy is effecting businesses at all levels, which makes it hard to judge events. This is a show I would probably do again next year. I do plan on cutting back on the events next year and be selective, and put focus on local shops and etsy.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of the "indoor" set up. Note the fixture behind the tables with the aprons hanging? That's the result of several emails and pics from Erika of Kitsch Designs. It was a life saver and now I see many possibilities with this fixture. Erika did stop by the show and gave the thumbs up on the fixture and adopted a owl to take home. Thanks so much Erika!<br /><br />I have three more times to show this year and then I will be done! A big part of me wishes it was over, I can't go to the shows in my jammies you know.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-33772688295537827652008-11-20T10:35:00.005-06:002008-11-20T11:08:56.896-06:00Centennial Holiday Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlj_5ewKe-x4y8-S5rcaaubvEypLTPkVmfcyCHUCci5z25xjt1iy-69rKfgsJ581GFoUNWFx6cyYX4X4zXkkvbx5qJPICXKxuBIKe3ShdOvSByevIYi_owUvIMW9e3QaxXp0rqunovKAL/s1600-h/blueowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlj_5ewKe-x4y8-S5rcaaubvEypLTPkVmfcyCHUCci5z25xjt1iy-69rKfgsJ581GFoUNWFx6cyYX4X4zXkkvbx5qJPICXKxuBIKe3ShdOvSByevIYi_owUvIMW9e3QaxXp0rqunovKAL/s320/blueowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270787789520072658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnrSLjNnGLpQxWLy6mhyABOOjtxuaL_KPm0RHe9jPifSK5KsNCwS5LDfFSoVhnhhfoFAYWPlseoqRpAouoH_0UbVDWiQYiXAVCj3B6ju9i4FBGMRZlv8xdpeLUoZiPgcpEhgwG15CUW6U/s1600-h/pkgrnowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnrSLjNnGLpQxWLy6mhyABOOjtxuaL_KPm0RHe9jPifSK5KsNCwS5LDfFSoVhnhhfoFAYWPlseoqRpAouoH_0UbVDWiQYiXAVCj3B6ju9i4FBGMRZlv8xdpeLUoZiPgcpEhgwG15CUW6U/s320/pkgrnowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270787783447660690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VVZaTMRCyyTC_58bYs5pzWelPcsPDk8ZuF7qw2CW5VqROZivM53UF6Isye87EViFHUHb4FUJOc2Web8FA9OfTkD43PQqiCbx2KgdZ7vnFTHqZefsFJVK6L2FQKLulEArEAsH6dcxvaeO/s1600-h/ruffledapron2+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_VVZaTMRCyyTC_58bYs5pzWelPcsPDk8ZuF7qw2CW5VqROZivM53UF6Isye87EViFHUHb4FUJOc2Web8FA9OfTkD43PQqiCbx2KgdZ7vnFTHqZefsFJVK6L2FQKLulEArEAsH6dcxvaeO/s320/ruffledapron2+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270787781198718722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNsezHr4PtOax3VAt7JSYGbAYrPJK-SL-cpP8Am6_r8zd1CNWE2wzoLRB3e6np5UAm98tdViFFia5BLueqLlW6RNs5AXW1kxJcbyhBjjJZmkj9kEYO4r5JFiCAdfnvxGie9yEe4xGpd-E/s1600-h/ruffledapron1+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNsezHr4PtOax3VAt7JSYGbAYrPJK-SL-cpP8Am6_r8zd1CNWE2wzoLRB3e6np5UAm98tdViFFia5BLueqLlW6RNs5AXW1kxJcbyhBjjJZmkj9kEYO4r5JFiCAdfnvxGie9yEe4xGpd-E/s320/ruffledapron1+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270787778479528850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMXGrdjcbkPNYjlKAp8Y7-Uz9C_rgL0VfHcUL94mSOLbnuq-PnR21j6vIaYaDb2OklR-XEpbEUVNpSNcCgvjPCvctrOAWp-NzXbS3TXnfBBTaf-abFx3hyphenhyphensxx_o-LqFfBGvjfbRmJVWvb/s1600-h/emmelineapron+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMXGrdjcbkPNYjlKAp8Y7-Uz9C_rgL0VfHcUL94mSOLbnuq-PnR21j6vIaYaDb2OklR-XEpbEUVNpSNcCgvjPCvctrOAWp-NzXbS3TXnfBBTaf-abFx3hyphenhyphensxx_o-LqFfBGvjfbRmJVWvb/s320/emmelineapron+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270787776633748914" border="0" /></a><br />The last big<a href="http://www.wcs.edu/CHS/PTSO/HolidayShow/HolidayShow.htm"> show</a> of the year is this Saturday and Sunday. Whew! I have made a few new goodies....sweet tweets, peeps, aprons and owl shadow boxes. Here is a little preview.<br />As said in last post I am nervous about this event so send all your good vibes my way this week end. I did get some support from Erika of Kitsch Designs about indoor set up, thanks so much! If you don't know Erika I urge you to check out her <a href="http://www.kitschdesigns.com/">sites</a>, she uses vintage fabric to create the coolest things. Plus she is a super duper nice person.<br /><br />Several of you have inquired about the owl shadow boxes and want to know when they will be available in the store. At this time I'm holding off on until after the events. My last show will be December 19th at Cummins Station downtown Nashville. I did this event last year and really enjoyed it. It is a little different from most events as it is held the first three Fridays in December from 11:00-4:00 in the afternoon. Mostly the employees of the various businesses and the lunch crowd are the customers, but they are very supportive.<br /><br /><br />Hope to see you this weekend :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-72813171316624740182008-11-16T15:33:00.004-06:002008-11-16T15:56:46.781-06:00Happy Birthday to me...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Yz3ZnzVSRfhkDnMjTwJaYhctpbETrIoTF-kF1Hd7yUptm5LvkowA7JNtXhdArDJw0WaHWndtMtJX8aqRhAtZYXtH8VHA7xzvy8gN4EvwhL1kzw6cbvWo63YtVDu-tiwer2Isfc7RXqGx/s1600-h/birdtreecu+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Yz3ZnzVSRfhkDnMjTwJaYhctpbETrIoTF-kF1Hd7yUptm5LvkowA7JNtXhdArDJw0WaHWndtMtJX8aqRhAtZYXtH8VHA7xzvy8gN4EvwhL1kzw6cbvWo63YtVDu-tiwer2Isfc7RXqGx/s320/birdtreecu+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376724272281122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfChQyzZ67JVaA9JeW6yRdxaPQSbqbqDhSP4Gzlvgvhc6YPik0EuEZawaGIr0_yb02i98EuJM8ySIRBqNjtqvrFDF6hzT3YEHCP7Z5NY8xYFIaZeRolhSTmh8DSdNSEIJBOVwdqfKhsJdN/s1600-h/birdtreecu2+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfChQyzZ67JVaA9JeW6yRdxaPQSbqbqDhSP4Gzlvgvhc6YPik0EuEZawaGIr0_yb02i98EuJM8ySIRBqNjtqvrFDF6hzT3YEHCP7Z5NY8xYFIaZeRolhSTmh8DSdNSEIJBOVwdqfKhsJdN/s320/birdtreecu2+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376717595949250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcx2EDeLAA0noWzhKTy30S8XrvKjsl9PH25gDmNHmdw0Efv1qYSpjmZ25tBbe1ZIOd11BZosgKZo3xm-hy7uVpsqQcwCY3etNJxwTgCOIgWKSiZPVquCl5ot5UoIZlG9XWPXntwufs48Q/s1600-h/IMG_1666+%28Large%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcx2EDeLAA0noWzhKTy30S8XrvKjsl9PH25gDmNHmdw0Efv1qYSpjmZ25tBbe1ZIOd11BZosgKZo3xm-hy7uVpsqQcwCY3etNJxwTgCOIgWKSiZPVquCl5ot5UoIZlG9XWPXntwufs48Q/s320/IMG_1666+%28Large%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376973390377714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Gb0xqNFUZcMmD-O6kQYxSu-HJLBpDau34pc0C9OFfVtdxbymYqo648YweNqf4o9o1-G-3vSlO0rS3qvbrzknITUKYtQELfq4xl3sOIv3GBZ1dcT8MqQRka81VgO7ogOr5tTOwn4XxIpb/s1600-h/IMG_1663+%28Large%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Gb0xqNFUZcMmD-O6kQYxSu-HJLBpDau34pc0C9OFfVtdxbymYqo648YweNqf4o9o1-G-3vSlO0rS3qvbrzknITUKYtQELfq4xl3sOIv3GBZ1dcT8MqQRka81VgO7ogOr5tTOwn4XxIpb/s320/IMG_1663+%28Large%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376964430984098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQryxJuszFcbHsYQOvhvxyYx8ld-tVBlL944PrqUMf99_XAY8qaVzw3VTdLl0qNoK5ZyB3USFD1E4DrKDyz9nGKI2Tg6fsy3ytwCmBUdxpK-aM2dTmeseKOJRAQWbtUoVdYfVhfXQHZpPR/s1600-h/treegift+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQryxJuszFcbHsYQOvhvxyYx8ld-tVBlL944PrqUMf99_XAY8qaVzw3VTdLl0qNoK5ZyB3USFD1E4DrKDyz9nGKI2Tg6fsy3ytwCmBUdxpK-aM2dTmeseKOJRAQWbtUoVdYfVhfXQHZpPR/s320/treegift+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376740446976434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBln3SHdgAJ6KuUL2x7g1N6i6rH0XzRkP_UHUbWRsW4sL24V3K89pQxOGhs65FBERDy8MNjmya6-q8oyy6qutq8IhPdJbfbDmllXc5TsK7o5SD8jQpqVQdpqBPtbRN23wN_CVK2TTXc4c/s1600-h/IMG_1656+%28Large%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBln3SHdgAJ6KuUL2x7g1N6i6rH0XzRkP_UHUbWRsW4sL24V3K89pQxOGhs65FBERDy8MNjmya6-q8oyy6qutq8IhPdJbfbDmllXc5TsK7o5SD8jQpqVQdpqBPtbRN23wN_CVK2TTXc4c/s320/IMG_1656+%28Large%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376731773860546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlB9_Mbn-kIVhaHFMFYmSbl7_5pI3BAMEBDgOv_utsKnNKokJyvc8j09_cYAl70WbEdJyofu66MdmV90e5IzVYSX-ieySque2eiSj3whcGV608Gkno-UDFLqTzOlKluMQA9Q0Np3M-6Tqw/s1600-h/birdtreegift+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlB9_Mbn-kIVhaHFMFYmSbl7_5pI3BAMEBDgOv_utsKnNKokJyvc8j09_cYAl70WbEdJyofu66MdmV90e5IzVYSX-ieySque2eiSj3whcGV608Gkno-UDFLqTzOlKluMQA9Q0Np3M-6Tqw/s320/birdtreegift+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269376722916144802" border="0" /></a><br />Yes, it's my birthday today! Actually we are pretty low key on adult birthdays around here, all relatives are out of town. But I did met my friend Jodi for a afternoon birthday tea celebration. One of the other perks of sharing a booth space is that the other person knows what you like and "gets you". So...I got all kinds of goodies from her! First all the goodies were placed in one of her famous "Trash totes" and let me tell you they hold a ton of stuff. I also received the matching pouch. Inside where two of my favorite Creative Jar pieces, personal art card and look at the all time best ever....the birdie tree! The little birdies are old French dictionary pages, I was with Jodi when she purchased the dictionary. I wish you could see the detail, it's stunning!<br /><br />My husband got me the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wii</span> Fit on my request. I have dropped a few pounds this year nothing major but at least going in the right direction. I know I need to get moving and active so we'll see. I'll have to update you later.<br /><br />It's my birthday so I'm going to take it easy today and relax, because the other gift is that my wonderful husband is doing the cleaning this week end, bliss.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-41888356182305913262008-11-11T12:47:00.005-06:002008-11-11T17:54:10.189-06:00Tweets and peeps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFrI-lTmjnrHr24Stbj1FOKCKZci_8-mkGO9rSnevwYWiIZKcMZd9CYhQYN7GZO2GD9XQkE1j2DbJDm5yNfgR9uaaebZIUJr19IXNuIBy9HaKSHfK-eR3VPUHKYFZY2A4HVAPCyDlhoav/s1600-h/peeps+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFrI-lTmjnrHr24Stbj1FOKCKZci_8-mkGO9rSnevwYWiIZKcMZd9CYhQYN7GZO2GD9XQkE1j2DbJDm5yNfgR9uaaebZIUJr19IXNuIBy9HaKSHfK-eR3VPUHKYFZY2A4HVAPCyDlhoav/s320/peeps+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267480828861953426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBg1Hto7AFuAuwIZGUX_rSc3OMd1Vs4B6qZ0dF0W8yY5zrrPcNYchTIkH34a4xYvtrdnWbF9Dt-ehbulqMExirVGy11Pwxh3rd7ci1MXZY6gFd1G5Sd_trHYa59Sua4dZmoGtUrY1Gynj9/s1600-h/IMG_1627+%28Large%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBg1Hto7AFuAuwIZGUX_rSc3OMd1Vs4B6qZ0dF0W8yY5zrrPcNYchTIkH34a4xYvtrdnWbF9Dt-ehbulqMExirVGy11Pwxh3rd7ci1MXZY6gFd1G5Sd_trHYa59Sua4dZmoGtUrY1Gynj9/s320/IMG_1627+%28Large%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267480811442214706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK3eM6PIoOYQwHNpTML7-xAUJPNaT5s_HTISQbDMybqUkobmX6b6mBrgzJjsva5Q5LAhrlDlh7KARc2HHmEPoSjGFBPxWUnOShdfHDs3pwQfO40l3nGj2c9eK4KFS0zOjf3qUCIeG64Xz/s1600-h/windowbirds3+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihK3eM6PIoOYQwHNpTML7-xAUJPNaT5s_HTISQbDMybqUkobmX6b6mBrgzJjsva5Q5LAhrlDlh7KARc2HHmEPoSjGFBPxWUnOShdfHDs3pwQfO40l3nGj2c9eK4KFS0zOjf3qUCIeG64Xz/s320/windowbirds3+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267480811671925874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PTGqJHaGbasmJJzLlJjnthYXttSDtRciRKUV0Ei_TG7tmKx6h7KmgiJGCezJjat8hpd_AlFylOOcbe813lvr4ezfJDRe0185TkWB7crzBrre3-ai38srTqL4j9psKAETfSOLYY42XH2V/s1600-h/windowbirdsd+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PTGqJHaGbasmJJzLlJjnthYXttSDtRciRKUV0Ei_TG7tmKx6h7KmgiJGCezJjat8hpd_AlFylOOcbe813lvr4ezfJDRe0185TkWB7crzBrre3-ai38srTqL4j9psKAETfSOLYY42XH2V/s320/windowbirdsd+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267480807284152770" border="0" /></a><br />See the flock of birdies? I wish I could keep them all...they do look happy in the window don't you think? I know if I left the room they would be in the floor, in Boris mouth or the cat would do a snatch and run, certain disaster for the sweet tweets.<br /><br />I have ten new additions in the tweets and four new peeps. They will be at the<a href="http://www.wcs.edu/chs/PTSO/HolidayShow/HolidayShow.htm"> Centennial Holiday Show</a> next week end. I will share with you that I am a little nervous about this up coming event (more than usual). I heard it was "impossible" to get in, I sent my and Jodi's application in at the last minute and we were selected! Then I get this humongous vendor pack in the mail, I mean it was seriously six pages of very detailed information. The main thing was the "Jury Sheet", they come around and judge your booth on six categories. The categories range from craftsmanship to crowd appeal to display. Based on the resulting scores you may or may not be invited back. The main concern for me is the booth display.<br />With this being an inside event and no tent I have my challenges. I cannot hang my aprons on the clothesline as I normally do. It also seems like a 10x10 area shrinks inside. I know it's the same space but outside it seems larger? Does anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />Jodi and I have shared booth space for most of the events this year and we are bursting at the seams. It's somewhat bitter sweet for both of us. On one hand out growing the space means we are building our inventory and have more to offer than ever. Sharing also helps with the booth fee costs, but mostly it's the companionship and time spent with a friend.<br />We both know next year we may not be able to share a booth. As I said bitter sweet.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-32992373021624418322008-10-31T10:09:00.003-05:002008-10-31T10:16:25.488-05:00More Hoots!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW47tAITXGengbjzT71KFSpv-CrVeJv20BxW5KwvC8biVFRvZ3UTPuPMPlLSsdfVptV2jUbrkrpb58uMlc4TUFHFm4-NEJqND8DUPnXuZp6nd3xoOTWW8r8Yt0dTNsqcRL1WPtgbIrJp3y/s1600-h/tinyowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW47tAITXGengbjzT71KFSpv-CrVeJv20BxW5KwvC8biVFRvZ3UTPuPMPlLSsdfVptV2jUbrkrpb58uMlc4TUFHFm4-NEJqND8DUPnXuZp6nd3xoOTWW8r8Yt0dTNsqcRL1WPtgbIrJp3y/s320/tinyowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263336843321249698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfulKpaqXjFGiGXmjWO8ak1O8i8_HfPz9WXUEBworo7AqI15uzWqkcqAIlj-DHf60RTWX87aSYS0eHrU2AafDMfb6fWR-M3sSYJQf5YzM0tWVrzgsTTBEJT2cU4gvuB2ltX7_F9smH50h/s1600-h/pinkowl1+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfulKpaqXjFGiGXmjWO8ak1O8i8_HfPz9WXUEBworo7AqI15uzWqkcqAIlj-DHf60RTWX87aSYS0eHrU2AafDMfb6fWR-M3sSYJQf5YzM0tWVrzgsTTBEJT2cU4gvuB2ltX7_F9smH50h/s320/pinkowl1+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263336831935336306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnxDB0-xQJBDVpNU0gN3hd_n6xYI-TH9GDeTFJAo6HcWz2d9nIHLkVFnsdvyMDFsI3sanQWQlIMHxjQ2u06XP8p5_ZbE8P-M6U6_dGv4kiEVtTHyuVLxVNX6IAQk_uLDhkIwoYZVJDWXE/s1600-h/grnowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnxDB0-xQJBDVpNU0gN3hd_n6xYI-TH9GDeTFJAo6HcWz2d9nIHLkVFnsdvyMDFsI3sanQWQlIMHxjQ2u06XP8p5_ZbE8P-M6U6_dGv4kiEVtTHyuVLxVNX6IAQk_uLDhkIwoYZVJDWXE/s320/grnowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263336829372016530" border="0" /></a><br />The final two hoots have been completed before the show. Again sorry for the glare in the picture, but I think you can still see.<br />I am working on the free standing hoot as well...see? Not where I want to be right now but getting closer :)<br /><br />Don't forget I'll be at McGavock High School here in Nashville tomorrow from 9-4!<br />Handbags, aprons, kids art books, tweets, peeps and hoots will all be there too!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-6245601643558620562008-10-29T15:31:00.005-05:002008-10-29T15:43:11.341-05:00HOOT of a time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDqFdmLD6So9bbBnPda_1C0bblyFuB2kV72jnBS2IuiiPtw8FsTMfEvkim2B5OGhLl1aHy4u_OWINEldcKqdD4GsqpxzIbWTM3-2eQT9okvj8CN_mXqgjUDsFuyI1Oc67q-zXmzOFuYcG/s1600-h/blueflowerpowerowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDqFdmLD6So9bbBnPda_1C0bblyFuB2kV72jnBS2IuiiPtw8FsTMfEvkim2B5OGhLl1aHy4u_OWINEldcKqdD4GsqpxzIbWTM3-2eQT9okvj8CN_mXqgjUDsFuyI1Oc67q-zXmzOFuYcG/s320/blueflowerpowerowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262677863713941618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_I_JmFcY5zDEyIQATs8PGX3pVH_1wQ8XETf31DteJJ5Hp2gjbUe41oAqjj8fyYcW13m9WjQJGQmsxGCUK5M6wYjGq3rdvnMqKX8a7tbCYQ4fqxaIpYDocFcWt32I_K-X5zwdQmnNcN-0I/s1600-h/closeupblueowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_I_JmFcY5zDEyIQATs8PGX3pVH_1wQ8XETf31DteJJ5Hp2gjbUe41oAqjj8fyYcW13m9WjQJGQmsxGCUK5M6wYjGq3rdvnMqKX8a7tbCYQ4fqxaIpYDocFcWt32I_K-X5zwdQmnNcN-0I/s320/closeupblueowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262677870577784738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuupPFc31iV92jIiunyMPQUPfmCMe5KCbyQcmHs6IuCN_TpBQaNcOERNM3gnhJnQmZAS5_nK480qufCVOn5eddM44wC5nnxYqHgBp-OPujLUOMzwF0OqyfA5Y10VvkahjKVDZCTQTCkBG/s1600-h/flowerpowerowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuupPFc31iV92jIiunyMPQUPfmCMe5KCbyQcmHs6IuCN_TpBQaNcOERNM3gnhJnQmZAS5_nK480qufCVOn5eddM44wC5nnxYqHgBp-OPujLUOMzwF0OqyfA5Y10VvkahjKVDZCTQTCkBG/s320/flowerpowerowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262678888975655474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1GdnonyPOYF4kxuvxijLIfTVfXPzFyPpeEgGbdVuzWEZhAMIlqL78cetAFF1FEBELWWTEfQbciuxR4TH6wShb8bAvV_QNwDuzJ37-QS79lrMrSdBw_-sHEsjkrUbS5-4FxlOFN1jrUyg/s1600-h/closeuporangeowl+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1GdnonyPOYF4kxuvxijLIfTVfXPzFyPpeEgGbdVuzWEZhAMIlqL78cetAFF1FEBELWWTEfQbciuxR4TH6wShb8bAvV_QNwDuzJ37-QS79lrMrSdBw_-sHEsjkrUbS5-4FxlOFN1jrUyg/s320/closeuporangeowl+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262678900796669346" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a quick post...just so you can see the hoots. The owls are filled fabric, the branch is from my neighborhood (no trees were harmed, fallen branches), paper background with paper flowers.<br />The orange one you have seen before but this is a somewhat better picture and I added some new flowers (I may be pushing the limit here). The blue one is a new addition, I am working on 2 more today. Boy are these hard to get a decent picture with the glass glare. Last event I only brought one back home, so hope this new hoots will find homes this weekend. I know I said I would post them in the shop but I am concerned about mailing them. Next trip to the post office I'll take one and see what type of shipping options we have. If you are interested in a hoot just email me and we'll work it out.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1229146108004799414.post-90133679306076311712008-10-28T09:47:00.005-05:002008-10-28T10:13:03.242-05:00Babushka and owls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBdj9u_9PheUyfzv7o2YipG75GDlhAnng5RBPXvN4z4q8mMIFppoEP8B2X6Z5sPqrSNuHE_OAzNMjH2DtMDnGCWMKICO-XPxZIudNIcBuP81rpzEK59boubvN_9If-AUFaReJWDvNpQxa/s1600-h/russiandoll+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBdj9u_9PheUyfzv7o2YipG75GDlhAnng5RBPXvN4z4q8mMIFppoEP8B2X6Z5sPqrSNuHE_OAzNMjH2DtMDnGCWMKICO-XPxZIudNIcBuP81rpzEK59boubvN_9If-AUFaReJWDvNpQxa/s320/russiandoll+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262221685492334738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDhhs7p1WUFeQDGQBASSZylyF8Q-8cpg_KUl20-QeaimFCFEl2MNUPkukvNgEupiHsmyLhkgDR5JhzMBaa-EFY6ifYSPle1_KbkvpkXRG1iaHmN5Y0sDuUuCYCFyCZ0_P8yk1aDifRQ_a/s1600-h/inspiration2+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDhhs7p1WUFeQDGQBASSZylyF8Q-8cpg_KUl20-QeaimFCFEl2MNUPkukvNgEupiHsmyLhkgDR5JhzMBaa-EFY6ifYSPle1_KbkvpkXRG1iaHmN5Y0sDuUuCYCFyCZ0_P8yk1aDifRQ_a/s320/inspiration2+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262221683245843138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvy4kbbox3ePeaBxut9x1idA-YAnQn125Do5-iyLXQUYkbEtDr9pEhdwN0KkCT2fYkGfzuO8RgdLKE1IOffEU0dQ7X47oJ3Dozqzm1aW79l7cTituBiiwCfvygJ5AF8wWiHiKZ_Z7IG99/s1600-h/owlapron3+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvy4kbbox3ePeaBxut9x1idA-YAnQn125Do5-iyLXQUYkbEtDr9pEhdwN0KkCT2fYkGfzuO8RgdLKE1IOffEU0dQ7X47oJ3Dozqzm1aW79l7cTituBiiwCfvygJ5AF8wWiHiKZ_Z7IG99/s320/owlapron3+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262221682495109298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJJpsgsNgvQbvYGqORmFHzXUynzy5bmxyi_sARlDXdFQq8_AEasSyy5_O9Lb5vNhXXw1hGLdDfBBrf_m8n433jFvPkoq1GdgVrT2aG3lKxyXveyJ97lr37r64TBBjDrrmTIXivFt3k3Bn/s1600-h/OWLAPRON2+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJJpsgsNgvQbvYGqORmFHzXUynzy5bmxyi_sARlDXdFQq8_AEasSyy5_O9Lb5vNhXXw1hGLdDfBBrf_m8n433jFvPkoq1GdgVrT2aG3lKxyXveyJ97lr37r64TBBjDrrmTIXivFt3k3Bn/s320/OWLAPRON2+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262221669326571954" border="0" /></a><br />I have been creating for another you guessed it upcoming event. Actually this week I learned of acceptance to two events this month. The first one is this Saturday at McGavock High School from 9:00-4:00, more info <a href="http://www.mcgavockorchestra.com/2.html">here</a>. The second event will be November 22 & 23 at Centennial High School, more info <a href="http://www.wcs.edu/chs/PTSO/HolidayShow/HolidayShow.htm">here</a>. I have never participated in either of these events but have heard nice things about both. At this time indoor events are particularly appealing.<br />Last year I was doing weekly events at the Nashville Farmers Market...it got very cold and rained more than not. YUCK!<br /><br />Here are some of the things I've been working on, the owls are hand painted on a full canvas apron. I only have three of these aprons and am tempted to keep one. I still have to paint the other two and am not certain of what I will paint. I really want to do more owls, as I am comfortable painting them at this point. But I will try something different maybe trees or birds?<br /><br />The babushka move from room to room, I think they miss Amber playing with them. They settled on the dining room table to be my muse.I was inspired by the babushka fabric from etsy and made as much as I could with the four fat eights that I ordered. I have a ton of hair bobby pins, three eye masks and four cup cuffs. I hope these sell...I could never use all those babushka hair pins!<br /><br />Well I need to start cranking out some more goodies for the shows. Check back I'm sure I'll have more craftiness to share soon.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690156321215654481noreply@blogger.com1