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Bonnie's box

2011-06-01T23:12:00.003-04:00

Recently I entered ADO's "Framed" Challenge.I used this as an opportunity to make a birthday gift for my friend Bonnie.For my birthday she gave me the card that this box is based on. We laughed. Hard!She called me "her most colorful friend".I took it as a compliment.And when she receives this gift,she will undoubtedly know....She is MY most colorful friend.This last week I had the honor of

2011-05-19T11:10:00.004-04:00

Hello Blog...I have missed you.I have been busy being a Grandma! :-)This is something I ADORE! Never knew love could be this grand.Speaking of GRAND...Here is my newest love...Reese Raelynn Born 5/12/11

Guidance

2010-03-19T18:14:00.005-04:00

"This is amazing that someone even thought of this!Dancing With GodWhen I meditated on the word Guidance,I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word.I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.The movement doesn't flow with the music,and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.When one person realizes that, and lets the

A Quote for the weekend

2010-03-12T08:08:00.000-05:00

"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."– Michelangelo BuonarrotiAbout Michelangelo BuonarrotiMichelangelo Buonarotti, the Renaissance sculptor and painter, is considered one of the world's greatest artists. He was born in Tuscany in 1475. He apprenticed to a painter at age 13, infuriating

Circling Our Heads

2010-03-10T18:05:00.003-05:00

Rest in Blessed Peace Renee.You have touched so many.There is comfort in knowing that Heaven's newest angel is indeedCircling our heads....XO Friend

Leprechaun Alert

2010-03-09T09:48:00.002-05:00

My Lucky Charm!

For Renee's family and friends

2010-03-06T10:30:00.003-05:00

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief ... and unspeakable love."Washington Irving

Hearts

2010-03-05T21:42:00.003-05:00

Six months after losing their precious son Jake in a car accident, Amy and Rex came to a basketball game. It was the last home game, the last game my son would play in this gym. He was so excited that they would be there. How different from other years when they had their video camera trained on Jake while he played. Rex has grown a beard. It looks good on him. But his eyes, my God his eyes...

The Umbrella of Friendship...

2010-03-02T10:31:00.003-05:00

March 1, 2010

2010-03-01T09:19:00.001-05:00

As good a time to restart blogging as any...For all those who have lost someone important in their lives...

Grace

2009-09-24T20:33:00.002-04:00

"How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And, so it is with life, which for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word. Grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light."This is printed on the bottle of my favorite body wash

A Mother like no other...

2009-09-19T00:22:00.002-04:00

Because she's ours!She put it in writing...NO PARTY!Everyone is too busy to travel.Give to a charity to honor me!I will leave town if you plan a party...OOPS!We didn't listen!You have been at all of ours...starting with birth!Happy 80th Mom!What a weekend it was!Thanks for the memories....and May God Grant us many more.

Nobody puts Baby in a corner...

2009-09-15T11:06:00.001-04:00

Thanks for the memories Patrick. Heaven is surely dancing...

Some Splainin' To Do

2009-08-31T09:21:00.004-04:00

About my last post -Jake was my son Brad's friend.One of his best.Jake was a friend to many.He was the kind of kid that... when you saw his shoes at the front door in the morning, indicating he had spent the night in your basement... you smiled.You knew your child was keeping good company.His parents are great people.No one should experience this kind of loss.This blog was started as a way to

2009-08-29T21:06:00.002-04:00

A 19-year-old Waterville man was killed Sunday morning on his way to work after his car struck a tree off Monclova Road in Swanton Township, authorities said.Mr. Childers was traveling west on Monclova Road, west of State Rt. 295, when his car veered off the right side of the roadway. He steered back onto the road but overcorrected, and his Pontiac Grand Am went off the left side of the roadway

Did you ever....

2009-07-15T18:46:00.002-04:00

have a sleepless night because your internal thermostat has gone whacko and even though you have the fan pointed directly on you and the air conditioner on high enough for flannels...you are dripping wet every other hour? You get up at 5:00 am because what's the point, and start to get ready for a 9:00 appt only to find that someone hijacked your body during the night and took it to a 5 star

Have a Happy Week~

2009-07-13T11:24:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I watched a small bird, flying very fast, disappear into the canopy of an oak tree. So dense were its leaves that it was impossible to see what happened next, though I can tell you it remained inside. I wondered how the little bird found its opening through the leaves at such a speed, and then managed to gently align its fragile body on the branch it chose to land upon, all within a

Mr. Popularity!

2009-07-12T22:53:00.000-04:00

Bella Sinclair Award

2009-07-11T16:35:00.006-04:00

My dear friend Marie gave me this award.Since I seem to be taking a vacation from blogging this summer, I was truly surprised, but oh so honored to receive it!Thanks Marie! I can't seem to leave a comment on your blog ;-(Did things change since I was last here?This is what Marie has to say about this wonderful award:This is a very special award and the person it was made for is a very special

My Wish for You

2009-06-17T22:25:00.001-04:00

Beautiful wishes for all of you,andespeciallyfor Carson...Thank you Duirwaigh Gallery...

The Hardest Part...

2009-06-04T20:32:00.003-04:00

And the hardest partWas letting go not taking partWas the hardest partAnd the strangest thingWas waiting for that bell to ringIt was the strangest startI could feel it go downBittersweet I could taste in my mouthSilver lining in the cloudsOh and II wish that I could work it outAnd the hardest partWas letting go not taking partYou really broke my heartAnd I tried to singBut I couldn't think of

My New Little Love!

2009-06-02T21:35:00.003-04:00

Carson was born via C section June 1, 2009Mom and Dad doing well.Baby is absolutely breathtaking!

Prom 2009

2009-05-11T10:55:00.004-04:00

Guess No Words NeededWhistles allowed! ;-)

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T20:25:00.001-04:00

WHY GOD MADE MOMS Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? 1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us. 2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of

A Milestone!

2009-04-26T22:28:00.004-04:00

Post # 200Doesn't seem like many posts for 2 1/2 years,but considering I started this blog as therapy....Think of all the money I've saved!200 visits to a therapist would be a ton!:-)Have you met my friend Michelle over at the Studio at Crow Haven Farm?She is bubbly and talented and oh, so busy! I have never met Michelle, but I think of her as the Blog Energizer Bunny!She is as giving as she is

May I recommend....

2009-04-25T23:02:00.006-04:00

Blue foot print cake?Baby buggy melon fruit salad?Cake in a Cup?Definitely try the Cake in a Cup!Thanks for joining us!XOMother and her Goose!Did you know Mother was a Blonde?What a Silly Goose she is!Finished at 2:30am the night before the shower. ~SighGoose - paper clay over wood and apoxie sculpt armature.Mother - Polymer with "stiffened" clothing (sort of like her joints, especially the

And his name shall be Carson Lee

2009-04-22T10:36:00.005-04:00

Have I mentioned that my first grandchild is expected soon?:-DHis name shall be Carson Lee.And we (especially me) are so excited.Our Wisconsin family visited last week for a shower for Carson.So did my sister Amy and her son Brian.There is nothing like a full house to make a full heart.<3I captured a few pictures from Heidi's blog since I am ever the camera dunce.Here is Jillian feeling Carson

AWOBLOG

2009-04-22T10:16:00.003-04:00

Oh I'll never catch up! But I'm going to try!Sorry for being gone so long!~~~Dusting the cobwebs off the old blogarooHope everyone is doing fine.Pictures of what has been keeping this blogger down to follow shortly (as soon as I get some)Ahhh...nothing like a busy life....

Please see the updated post below

2009-04-17T01:16:00.000-04:00

2009-04-12T01:21:00.001-04:00

I see the pretty Easter Eggs got eaten by photobucket!!And I didn't get a chance to sample them!I am so very far behind on blogging!My daughter's baby shower is Sunday!Oh happy day!But...Mother Goose is not finished!Oh not so happy day!Madame Opal needs to go out Monday!Oh help me today!Promise to be back next week with pictures.Sending my best to everyone and see you next week!xo

Mother's Goose WIP

2009-04-05T23:05:00.004-04:00

Working on a centerpiece for my daughter's Baby Shower.SHHHH don't tell her, she hardly ever looks on here. :-)This is Mother's goose.Mother is in the oven.(Oh my, that sounds like a Fairy Tale from the brothers Grimm!)This is my first real try with paper clay.Paper clay over wood, wire, and apoxie sculpt armature.Paper clay bonnet and blanket for Mother to sit on.Acrylic paints.

2009-04-04T14:24:00.004-04:00

Seems sometimes I have a hard time "Gettingaroundtoit".This DVD was something I wanted to sit down and watch as soon as it arrived.TODAY was the day when I had time to shut myself in my studio and watch it.I am so glad I did.This is beautifully done (with the exception of spelling Creager wrong in one spot!).It's like having coffee and donuts with the artists!I am reserving the right to play this

Home again, Home again, Jiggety Jig!

2009-03-31T23:29:00.005-04:00

There's something so awe inspiring about a new baby.So beautiful, so vulnerable, so precious....Ah Olivia, it was such a joy to meet you, to hold you, to kiss youThere's something so awe inspiring to see your child expecting her own childSo beautiful, so vulnerable, so preciousAh Shannon, it is a joy for me to watch you hold Olivia with great anticipation of holdingyour ownThere's something so

I am honored!

2009-03-31T22:44:00.010-04:00

I received this blog award from two of the absolute nicest people I have ever met!My life has been forever blessed by meeting them.Jodi from Creager StudiosAndMarie Segal from Art from my HeartI can't say enough nice things about these two women!To think of them both in the same room would be so awesome!Ok...so now you are both in the same blog room!~~~Flashes of light, creative genius and talent

Road trip!

2009-03-27T01:30:00.003-04:00

See you all next week!Off for mother /daughter bonding trip before her little one arrives!Heading straight for Wisconsin for theChristening of Olivia Patricia!And of course...THE star of the show-Miss Jillian!Get ready guys, here we come!XO

What a Fun Day!!!

2009-03-23T23:09:00.008-04:00

So much excitement packed into one day!First, I spent the day with my dear friend Nancy, shopping for baby clothes for that soon to be grand son! We were really shopping at a fevered pitch! So much that I had several hot flashes during the SS (Shopping Spree!)My credit card is still smoking!I am so happy to see that boy clothes are cute too! :-)Upon returning home I had TWO packages waiting!

Sisterhood Award

2009-03-23T11:12:00.004-04:00

Michelle and Jodi, two dear bloggers both gave me this award while I've been missing! Yikes! better brush up on my sisterhood skills!!!Thank you both so much, and I'm sorry that I've been BIB (behind in blogging).I had a show, and even though I did not do too well sales wise, it was for a great cause and I learned alot. I love the pocket on this award! So according to the rules, I will pass

Traveling Art Doll Project

2009-03-23T09:42:00.006-04:00

I have a little secret,As secret as can beI'm going on a journeyAnd that fills me with glee!I'm in a big old hurryCause again I'm almost late,I try so hard to be early,But tardiness is my fate!I've donned my pretty lipstick,Put a feather in my hair.But tis true, it is quite shockingThe rest of me is Bare!!I have a little journal.It's small and somewhat plain,But when my friends look in it,They'll

Kreativ-ity

2009-03-16T09:03:00.004-04:00

Thank you, thank you Sue at Barton Originals for an award!Lately I don't feel like a Kreativ Blogger, but I love this pretty one!I also love that the directions are to state 7 things you love and then pass it on to 7 other kreativ Bloggers!Here goes:1. I love my family with all their good and not so hot traits.2. Polymer clay. It is such a unique and grand medium. And forgiving! Thank

Show preparation...

2009-03-11T20:12:00.003-04:00

makes one get "Blogged Down"!Here's a cyber kiss to my blog friends.Hope this note makes you s.m.i.l.e.:-) document.write(unescape("%20%20%20%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22 http%3A//www.thecutestblogontheblock.com%22%20target%3D%22blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20 src%3D%22http%3A//www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/images/rsgallery/original/Im-Irish.gif %22%20border%3D%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E"));

Oh My Heavens!

2009-03-04T14:44:00.004-05:00

I am so excited and honored to receive these two blog awards today!My greatest thrill comes from the fact that they are from my all time favorite artistJodi Creager (and Richard too!)I am quite sure that I am not deserving of these, but it sure feels swell! :-)Jodi and Richard never cease to amaze me with their art dolls and miniatures.If you have never seen their work, please wander over to

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss....a day late!

2009-03-03T09:16:00.005-05:00

A person's a person, no matter how small.-- Dr. SeussAnd the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't

One Ringy Dingy

2009-02-25T20:14:00.005-05:00

It seems I am once again behind on the blog posts I follow, but I did want to share a post from JodiIt seems she suffers from Telephonobia and she wrote the cutest post about this condition.I hear ya sister! Boy they can be annoying!Here's one more proof positive that telephones are getting out of hand - you can take pictures of anyone anywhere!This is a basketball game. My son plays. I tend

Grandma's Hands

2009-02-22T10:54:00.006-05:00

GRANDMA'S HANDS Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK. Finally, not really

OWOH Winnings

2009-02-17T15:26:00.004-05:00

Oh my! today I receive two surprises in the mail! The first is the handmade resin ring from Wanda at Two Crafty Mules. I'm wearing it as I type, and it's truly beautiful.Thank you so much Wanda!It's a pleasure to meet you!The other surprise received was a handmade card from Nancy at All Pulped Out.Nancy made 150 of these cards and sent them out to everyone who signed her blog during OWOH!Now

ADO

2009-02-17T08:28:00.005-05:00

I am a new member of Art Dolls Only and having a great time finding my way around the web site. Here are three artists that I have recently "met" and would like to share their blog links with you. If you have a chance, stop by and see all of their creations! You won't be disappointedSue Barton from Canada.Susie McMahon from Australia.Michelle at the Studio At Crow Haven Farm.

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T12:18:00.005-05:00

May you all be blessed with a little extra Love today!Hard to believe, but Lady Luck has smiled at meagain!Belinda Manning a doll maker from New Jersey, randomly picked me to receive one of her art dolls!I am so thrilled to be chosen for yet another artistic gift!~~Happy Dances all over the house~~~:-)Thank you Belinda! And I can't wait to receive your work!Now the question remains...what would

Olivia Patricia

2009-02-13T13:39:00.003-05:00

A picture is worth a thousand words!Jillian is getting the hang of being a big sister already!Congratulations Barb and family!I am thankful that your circle of love just got bigger.Much deserved happiness!Love,Aunty CindyPS. She's so beautiful and BIG! I think they cloned Jillian! Two princesses for Daddy!

I Won Another!

2009-02-12T22:18:00.003-05:00

My Lucky Day!A Goddess necklace from Susan Shaw!Running out to buy a lottery ticket before midnight!Many thanks to Susan and I am so excited to be receiving TWO original pieces of art from two terrific artists!I almost feel like a "blog hog" tonight!Butt I'm smilin'!Congratulations to my friend Barb, her son Ryan, his wife Heidi and the famous Miss Jillian on the birth of preciousOlivia.Tis truly

OWOH ...And The Winner Is....

2009-02-12T08:07:00.003-05:00

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 32 Timestamp: 2009-02-12 13:02:45 UTCDigital MisfitHeidi is from Canada and likes doll making! She also was interested in trying Sculpey UltraLight. Now how cool is that? Joy gets a new home in a different country, and Heidi gets to try a different medium!Many thanks to all those who entered and left such nice comments. This was so much fun

Reach Out and Touch Someone~

2009-02-09T19:52:00.003-05:00

Today I heard from some dear friends.They stumbled across this blog and sent me an email.(Specifically congratulating me on my soon to be grandma status!)It made me think about connections and how even when you aren't physically close , the memories you have made with people last a lifetime.I have such memories of these two wonderful people.Kinder, caring people you will not find.Their artistic

Picture tag!

2009-02-06T14:30:00.007-05:00

I have been tagged!The delightful Sue Barton tagged me in a picture game! That stinker!I needed to go to the fourth photo in my fourth picture file on my computer and post it.Here he is...Frank!This piece was done two years ago and I hated to see him go to a new home!His face, hands and feet are sculpted from polymer.His jack o lantern was made over a light bulb.It's hard to see, but the image of

Van Gogh's Ear Award!

2009-02-05T21:01:00.006-05:00

Oh Whoa - A Van Gogh!Let me give you an earful about my friend Melissa over atThousand Word Balancehttp://thousandwordbalance.blogspot.com/She is a delightful blogger, Mommy to 2 beautiful girls and has a baby boy on the way!She's an artist, takes wonderful pictures and I think she knows her way around a horse shoe or two...Her horses are beautiful!So are her dogs when they aren't running away.

Hamster Wheels...

2009-02-04T20:01:00.007-05:00

go round and round...and I'm on one right now!I'm in the middle of presenting the Child Abuse program in the local school district.Hard to believe, but this is the 17th year!This year another school district added me to their program, so I am going round and round from school to school.It will be finished soon, and then maybe I can get back to the many WIPS I have started!Sunday my daughter and

It's a Boy!

2009-01-28T19:27:00.003-05:00

If anybody's wondering...I'm so excited!My first grandbaby... these are his tiny little feet!WoooHooo!

Blogmania

2009-01-24T20:29:00.004-05:00

When I jumped on the Gypsy Caravan for One World One HeartI had no idea what was out there in Blogland. Really. Who knew?This past week I have been hopelessly lost in a maze of wonderful blogs.And I'm not even half way through the participants!It would be one thing if I could just visit, but no...I seem to be going from one blog, to their website, their Etsy store, their friends' blogs and on

One World, One Heart, The Scoop...

2009-01-19T14:58:00.007-05:00

Hosted by Lisa at A Whimsical Bohemian, One World, One Heart has become a huge annual event - a cyber party of sorts, where bloggers and others from all over the world can visit with each other, share stories and comments, make connections and perhaps leave the party with a little goodie. It's a reminder of the basic goodness and generosity in this global blogging community (although you do not

One World-One Heart

2009-01-17T12:39:00.002-05:00

I am participating in this event. You can too!Click on the banner to find out all about it!Starts Monday the 19th!Hope to see you there!

WIP

2009-01-16T17:40:00.004-05:00

Meet: hmmmm...Lillian the Librarian? Constance the Cook? Gert the Great Grandma?Any suggestions? One thing for certain...it's going to take some "Miracle in a Jar" makeup.We'll just keep the lights low until she's ready!

And The Winner Is....

2009-01-16T17:19:00.007-05:00

Joyce Stahlof:Enchanted Productions By Joyce Stahlhttp://joycestahl.blogspot.com/Joyce you figured it out!2 part apoxie sculpt attached to each end of the spring. (There is only one spring)The head was then sculpted around the apoxie.For consistent body shape, a mold was made of a night light bulb.Clay pressed into the mold and then the bottom part of the spring with the epoxie attachment was

Shoes

2009-01-14T18:02:00.002-05:00

My dear friend Barb lost her sister to cancer this week. This was her only sibling. She lost her husband to cancer last June. She lost a son a mere year before that. She is the strongest woman I know.I love you Barb.Please know that many walk beside you in this journey of ugly shoes.I do not want your shoes, but I will help you walk if you need me." SHOES""I am wearing a pair of shoes. They

B-Oops!

2009-01-09T18:17:00.006-05:00

I am feeling better! Well enough to play with the new camera thatmy daughter and son in lawgot me for Christmas.Not well enough to have the patience to perfect pictures, but I did make some progress!At my last show:a very vivacious great grandmother (the best kind!) told me she expected to seeclever people necklaces next year from me.HmmmmmmBefore I got sick, I made a trip to my favorite store

Creative Wisdom

2009-01-07T16:28:00.007-05:00

Sculptural Pursuit is one of my favorite magazines. I also subscribe to the magazine's ezine: Creative Wisdom. Today is a" feeling a bit better day", so have been catching up on email. Hidden in jumble of electronic crapola was this jewel from Creative Wisdom. Subscribe here if you wish to smile /be awed/ enlightened once a month:www.sculpturalpursuit.comHope you enjoy this snippet as much as

Fine in 2009

2009-01-06T13:09:00.004-05:00

Happy 2009!For me FINE in 2009 has started out withFever, Icky throat, NO voice, and Extra naps!That's ok, might as well get it over with early in the year. Right?My regret is that I probably shouldn't go to my son's basketball game tonight.I'm what you might call an "enthusiastic mother" in the stands.Without a voice, that isn't possible!Besides that, people around me not like the germs.So I

S.O.S.

2008-12-30T19:44:00.003-05:00

S.O.S.Take it as a signal for HELLLLLLP...or maybe...Study Of Sukeruken...or quite possibly....Same Old Situation....I just HAD to have this stuff! Bought it from SaucyLouise.comBought TWO packages,Bought the blending clay and coating liquid as well.Of course!HAD to have it!Trouble is...every bit of direction is written in Japanese.Now, I still think it is really neat stuff, but am afraid to open

Tis the season....

2008-12-17T14:56:00.000-05:00

Be careful with those Double Dog Dares!

http://realitysuckspeanutbutter.blogspot.com/

2008-12-15T08:46:00.003-05:00

I know, I know...it's Christmastime and I have a purple dragon in this post instead of a reindeer. Well, I've just found a delightful blogger and thought I'd share. Besides that, she uses taxidermy deer forms as her sculpting armatures. And she's a barber...that Santa COULD visit if he was so inclined. And she's a musician. Jingle bells rock. Put those things together and you have a tres

One of my favorites!

2008-12-05T16:25:00.004-05:00

Upon my coffee table sits a book of Ron Mueck's work.What fun to see the reactions of people who look at it!

Los Reyes Mago - by Olga Ayala - 2008

2008-12-02T18:42:00.001-05:00

Los Reyes Mago(The Three Kings)There are many different theories and symbolism behind the three kings. One of which is that they were not kings but humble wise men skilled in astronomy. There is no written record as to how many wise men there actually were, only reference to the three different gifts they offered. In Christianity, the number three is often used and is symbolic of the Holy

Meth-Amorphosis

2008-11-21T15:48:00.001-05:00

Julian Beever

2008-11-19T13:55:00.012-05:00

More chalk drawings from Julian Beever. Julian Beever is an English artist who's famous for his art on the pavements of England , France , Germany, USA .Beever gives to his drawings an amazing 3D illusionThere is no hole in this pavement!!!Incredible! www.users.skynet.be/J.Beever/www.myspace.com/julianbeever

Hope you are having a loverly day!

2008-11-06T13:31:00.004-05:00

Skeleton In My Closet!

2008-10-29T08:16:00.005-04:00

My name is Josie Ditzler, I hail from Pennsylvania with my hubby of 25 years. I have 3 grown children and 1 beautiful granddaughter. I've always been attracted to the unusual and the bizarre hence my love for Halloween and all its characters and possibilities. I'm self-taught and sculpting is my passion. Since I work fulltime so must squeeze my art in where I can. I prefer maché and airdry clays

Halloween Extravaganza

2008-10-21T21:48:00.001-04:00

Halloween ExtravaganzaOh, please be sure to check out this party!!!

Sarah Arruda of Faery Haven

2008-10-16T08:08:00.008-04:00

Deep in the forest they call Hunter Ridge is a sanctuary for the believers and fair folk alike. This is a place where only the true of heart may enter the Great Oak which beholds the doorway to Faery Haven..All Faery Haven sculptures are PURE SCULPTS. This means they are completely hand sculpted WITHOUT any use of molds. They each start out as a lump of clay that is formed solely by the hands of

Incredible!

2008-10-10T08:47:00.000-04:00

The Fantastic Work of Marie Segal

2008-10-07T09:13:00.010-04:00

My name is Marie Segal, I have been working with clay since 1971. I have been working with oven bake clays since 1979. My husband Howard and I own the Clay Factory. What a long strange trip its been. Hee hee! We have loved every minute of it though and oh the wonderful people we have met. I love art, I started as an oil painter when I was 10 years old. I have tried almost every aspect of art

Never Forget

2008-09-11T19:01:00.001-04:00

Thanks Miss Jillian!

2008-09-01T19:10:00.004-04:00

I snagged these pictures from Miss Jillian's blog. There she is...the princess and flower girl! She loved the dance floor!She danced until she dropped into Mom and Dad's arms!The happy couple!BTW...the new mother-in-law (moi) is finally recovered...maybe! ;-)

Vie - The Puppet Maker!

2008-08-31T10:56:00.006-04:00

Known to me simply as Vie from Belgium, puppet maker extraordinaire!Vie's web site is:http://www.artgatepuppets.com/A visit will show you the mastery Vie has in many different mediums and the range her work reaches. Here are some examples of Vie's wonderful imagination, and I'm betting you can't help but smile!foam puppetspop star marionettesStop motion puppets for the TV series "Egoland", made

I am a Mother In Law~

2008-08-26T19:22:00.002-04:00

Shannon and KyleAugust 23, 2008I can't stop crying.... Perfect....

The Art of Aleah Klay

2008-08-17T20:05:00.018-04:00

Welcome to the lively imagination of Aleah Klay!Delightful and somewhat dark, Aleah's work speaks of an artist who is able to draw upon many mediums, combining them to create fantasy figures that are highly collectible.I live in the Avenues of Salt Lake City, UT. A hilly old place with cracked side walks, and old homes. A nostalgic feeling surrounds this place. There are trouble making raccoons

Stand Up To Cancer

2008-08-13T10:19:00.002-04:00

On Friday evening, September 5, 2008, the networks will donate one hour of primetime for a history-making interactive television special, uniting the nation as we Stand Up To Cancer, including:Performances by legendary recording artists.Over 50 of the biggest names in TV, film, sports and music will participate in the live phone bank, answering calls from viewers who want to donate.Segments on

Mona Tease-a

2008-07-27T21:13:00.000-04:00

A Gift~

2008-07-21T12:03:00.003-04:00

Amy Lynn made me a banner for my web site! Now how sweet was that!Thank you Amy!

Amy Lynn's Fairies!

2008-07-18T10:04:00.008-04:00

A rustle of a leaf, a ripple in the pond, a whisper in your ear....a fairy is near....Do You Believe?My name is Amy Fletcher and I create all of my sculptures from my home studio in beautiful Ontario Canada where I live with my wonderful husband Greg. Art has always been a huge part of my life, whether painting, drawing or sculpting, my hands are always wanting to create. After completing and

Are You Right or Left Brained?

2008-07-16T10:47:00.004-04:00

Look at the image of the dancer above. Do you see her turning clockwise or counter-clockwise?If she is turning clockwise, you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa. This is a summary the functions of the left and right sides of the brain:LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONSuses logicdetail orientedfacts rulewords and languagepresent and pastmath and sciencecan comprehendknowingacknowledgesorder/

They Call Him...Tim

2008-07-12T16:37:00.016-04:00

Got to admire a guy who can do make up just right! ;-)The Terminator Beauty and BeastieAnd oh can he sculpt! This is Tim working on a lifecast of Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) for the video "A Life Wasted" . (Check out the other bust that is looking on!)If you have seen my website, you know that I have a "thing" for sculpting busts, so I find Tim's fascinating~ From youth to age to...well, possibly me

Creativity at it's finest....

2008-07-11T15:27:00.000-04:00

Sarah P.

2008-07-01T20:27:00.002-04:00

Meet Sarah P. from France!Not only is Sarah an excellent doll artist, she also has led such an interesting life in her mere 27 years.Sarah on being a street performer in the south of France....Once upon a time (in 2001 actually but it seems to me another life), I had a "street theatre experience". Unforgettable glimpse. And guess who I incarnated, in the midst of the hooked or hesitant passer-bys

Follow the leader...

2008-07-01T13:31:00.004-04:00

Miss Jillian is so much fun!Thank goodness I remained clothed! :-)

May Angels Lead You In....

2008-06-24T10:32:00.003-04:00

Pat Weed9/23/1950 - 6/22/2008He was larger than life. His laugh made you laugh.He loved his family.He loved his friends.He loved "Up north" Wisconsin.We all loved him.Cancer took him too soon.We will miss you Big Guy.

Over at Copper Moon

2008-06-10T10:40:00.003-04:00

Artists/Owners Amy Lipinski and Stacy Wetzel opened the doors to Copper Moon Studio in Nov 06. We would like to welcome you to view some of the items we will be selling in the store. Some of the items we make are stained glass mirrors, suncatchers, mosaic pieces, jewerly, candle holders, photos, fused glass pieces, painting etc. We also do custom work so if there are certain pieces you like you

Who Done It?

2008-06-04T09:14:00.002-04:00

Searching for the person who made this vignette! The picture was posted to my MySpace page, but the poster did not know where the picture came from. Any ideas? Wonderful work!

Letting Go...

2008-05-31T10:30:00.004-04:00

Letting go is something I struggle with a lot. These are the words of my friend Michelle. I think she phrased a delicate issue in a beautiful way. So these are Michelle's words and picture, but I echo her thoughts on this. Thank you Michelle :-)I want to take some time to talk about the loss of friendship. Losing friends is hard. When we have a blow out its easy to be stubborn and stay mad and

The Law of Garbage Trucks

2008-05-29T19:35:00.005-04:00

I saw this on another blog and thought it too good not to share![ Original story, by David J. Pollay ]Sixteen years ago I learned an important life lesson, in the back of a New York City taxi cab.I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.My taxi driver

Life!

2008-05-23T10:00:00.003-04:00

The Art of Marilyn Mihm Suchan

2008-05-15T09:57:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the world of Ms Budgie!To be honest with you, it was very difficult for meto decide which pieces of Marilyn's work to share with you.I LOVE them all! Never Fear! You can visit her site at :http://mmsuchanstudio.comand pick out your own favorites.You will not be disappointed. Marilyn was the featured artist for the month of July in Gallery 801 on MySpace. Here is what Shawn Marie Hardy,

E.R. Jones

2008-05-09T08:42:00.004-04:00

What a beautiful way to celebrate Mother's Day ~The Art of Ed Jones There is no doubt that Ed captures the grace and beauty of women in his amazing wood carvings. Ed works his magic on blocks of wood at his home studio.I so admire the way Ed is able to evoke emotion in his pieces. Keep in mind that unlike working with clay, there is no adding on to a sculpture during the process. That makes his

He Graduated!!!

2008-05-04T16:40:00.004-04:00

Hats off to my soon to be son in law! Way to go Kyle!!!