tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77296814594361893772024-03-13T16:47:16.924-04:00From the PinesRamblings from the NorthCheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.comBlogger431125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-54555147008720101942011-01-21T11:39:00.002-05:002011-01-21T11:45:52.341-05:00NoticeI am finding it weird to have 2 blogs. There are things I want to post both places and it seems redundant to do things twice. There is one me so I want to put all my posts together.<div><br /></div><div>Since the cheryl connell one is tied to the website and artwork, I have imported all of the posts from here to there.<div><br /></div><div>The address is <a href="http://cherylconnell.blogspot.com/">cheryconnell@blogspot.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Please update all your bookmarks and hope to see you there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Cheryl</div></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-15389192474455412392011-01-14T13:24:00.004-05:002011-01-14T15:29:33.459-05:002nd week 365 pics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A7qwH1WWJQWasSzbUIZmdhizoBXAtr5c9ZUsAy6jLqC7hwsVivDgeI1xHoT36VqB7gC8_vbnbBFoazXLt_i_8v3kw3JlAepowygmHwAMacE6UewQRrJRI4W152dDf5vmaUNureLb1Mk/s1600/jan+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0A7qwH1WWJQWasSzbUIZmdhizoBXAtr5c9ZUsAy6jLqC7hwsVivDgeI1xHoT36VqB7gC8_vbnbBFoazXLt_i_8v3kw3JlAepowygmHwAMacE6UewQRrJRI4W152dDf5vmaUNureLb1Mk/s400/jan+8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562125715538003794" /></a>Jan 8 - my friends birthday card I made her. We went for dinner at the Keg too - very yummy!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEG_Wz2UBGxEDJ_rJTK3mAIUbUQXaWmpAHqt9wyuFi-1MC9Gj51mcMsMux3iU6orB77qIiSXW1XJAg7qN52aaA6n0DLo_6U7Tok1egmDPFOMREyCrZQJOWA19-EHKOC5zBwWdCLBB7Lw/s1600/jan+9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEG_Wz2UBGxEDJ_rJTK3mAIUbUQXaWmpAHqt9wyuFi-1MC9Gj51mcMsMux3iU6orB77qIiSXW1XJAg7qN52aaA6n0DLo_6U7Tok1egmDPFOMREyCrZQJOWA19-EHKOC5zBwWdCLBB7Lw/s400/jan+9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562125711843211778" /></a>Jan 9 - Groceries on the way home...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypBdab5uXdyCLc-23uyu3g6AXBetXq_oxRvcSjg3vwVkvA8JPwGuxPve2PF17-hmNjuVN5TRSaE7f86zAGOZGma-i2u3QXmAfBnhGHwrK3L4poQdYkhyRwfP5WCphcA7K-7dZNFgcmUg/s1600/Jan+10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypBdab5uXdyCLc-23uyu3g6AXBetXq_oxRvcSjg3vwVkvA8JPwGuxPve2PF17-hmNjuVN5TRSaE7f86zAGOZGma-i2u3QXmAfBnhGHwrK3L4poQdYkhyRwfP5WCphcA7K-7dZNFgcmUg/s400/Jan+10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562112403177522914" /></a>Jan 10 - Sweet potato fries I made for supper.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerqkVCUNiDwKBTBORQUz8tYlZuuAHrhxszxSChvl2RwzfMgvelRtNAcfpOWDfyCozKu8lHuUTNVU8_We_Epg5419ui5jRunCCKOt_-BV9zktH7HDWKQljQB8JZKKB2JnuZkIFtnad1r4/s1600/jan11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerqkVCUNiDwKBTBORQUz8tYlZuuAHrhxszxSChvl2RwzfMgvelRtNAcfpOWDfyCozKu8lHuUTNVU8_We_Epg5419ui5jRunCCKOt_-BV9zktH7HDWKQljQB8JZKKB2JnuZkIFtnad1r4/s400/jan11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562112394829665986" /></a>Jan 11 - House sitting for friends.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhck5jBiDP3xJ9eczZOqFU6GkTjO51z2iRBrjnjetKcuIba0APBz6JuC6PK0KTx6wC0sUBo7vJpmj0fXhx4XwaudDxF9RuJUDVkWwaMZDWyJYijhyOWzbnUgW4qDBkJ5ffW3riph5iLiLw/s1600/jan+12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhck5jBiDP3xJ9eczZOqFU6GkTjO51z2iRBrjnjetKcuIba0APBz6JuC6PK0KTx6wC0sUBo7vJpmj0fXhx4XwaudDxF9RuJUDVkWwaMZDWyJYijhyOWzbnUgW4qDBkJ5ffW3riph5iLiLw/s400/jan+12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562112388369422946" /></a>Jan 12<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P7GlcKBe-lyHW7kSbjAyHhX10KPkV5AdICsLY7XNr3-gp9OMqAl0n7KFOU0R6Vm4cIIUttTA161wt_clSKamrtenKH5WnqzNZsRy1huLfv8cl6V_Fnx-lo0x6ofD_EYIXqGxNaQNVQA/s1600/jan+13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9P7GlcKBe-lyHW7kSbjAyHhX10KPkV5AdICsLY7XNr3-gp9OMqAl0n7KFOU0R6Vm4cIIUttTA161wt_clSKamrtenKH5WnqzNZsRy1huLfv8cl6V_Fnx-lo0x6ofD_EYIXqGxNaQNVQA/s400/jan+13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562112382425417890" /></a>Jan 13- At my friends house - a cool glass window in the bath.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYg00PTB0U_zwTgT8uQFc84_6wMmik6ZkWNkbaftWEwoTEPxNbGWQCqoSO_Yy-Sd7GUuQLTALTyc7Q9VMSJFTl_YKaqhyphenhyphenfw3qY7eSiC0SBeUYV0Aa0ZO7AKlvz_31LxBshmx7A3iIDfo/s1600/jan+14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYg00PTB0U_zwTgT8uQFc84_6wMmik6ZkWNkbaftWEwoTEPxNbGWQCqoSO_Yy-Sd7GUuQLTALTyc7Q9VMSJFTl_YKaqhyphenhyphenfw3qY7eSiC0SBeUYV0Aa0ZO7AKlvz_31LxBshmx7A3iIDfo/s400/jan+14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562112377059300194" /></a>Jan 14 - More things to put up for sale.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is kind of neat - having a daily diary of my life this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-35939544042998947912011-01-11T14:34:00.003-05:002011-01-11T16:32:33.464-05:00Ch-chaaaaanges<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-120" href="http://cherylconnell.ca/welcome/attachment/be-free"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-120" title="be free" src="http://cherylconnell.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/be-free-1024x802.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="433" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div>I now have the <a href="http://cherylconnell.ca/">website</a> up! whew what a lot of work. I am linking it to the art blog though and will be updating there too. I am not sure what to do with this blog - not sure how many people come here - Hi Janet and Kim! oh and MOM - and it might be confusing to have 2 blogs. I might see about importing these posts to the <a href="http://cherylconnell.blogspot.com/">art blog</a> and then continuing with one... what do ya think?</div><div><br /></div><div>Above is a new piece I painted and I have more listed at the etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cherylconnell">here</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have a facebook fan page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cherylconnellart">here</a> that is pretty cool. I made a custom home tab and it makes it is more unique than landing at the wall. You can still access the wall and leave a comment!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am also on <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/cherylconnell">twitter</a> which is a lot of fun! Meeting lots of artists on there and tons of great content because these people are all interested in the same things. Like a bunch of mini blogs.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for now! yikes. I want to start a zazzle shop for products and maybe an artfire shop for other art. I am working on my youtube channel and would like to start posting some videos.</div><div><br /></div><div>oh, and maybe make some more art.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yeah, that would be good.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-47007514976800015092011-01-07T16:43:00.004-05:002011-01-07T17:44:29.332-05:00365 Project<div>So... I already posted the first pic on Jan 1 and these are the next ones for the week.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6riJvisMWFnb3rptrpiXDK-Mgdw5G_8MCo5-59zqWL0m0WQTtrlDZVRfGF6MN3VDRYVLMJ5_vZTOBYPOlvNAM2jmPpHaHt0N_EuvuZ9cxNbRdxByPFp01faJ5KclpyHP00BTpIfWWWls/s1600/jan2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6riJvisMWFnb3rptrpiXDK-Mgdw5G_8MCo5-59zqWL0m0WQTtrlDZVRfGF6MN3VDRYVLMJ5_vZTOBYPOlvNAM2jmPpHaHt0N_EuvuZ9cxNbRdxByPFp01faJ5KclpyHP00BTpIfWWWls/s400/jan2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574879135539394" /></a>A cool cup I got from Sarah for Christmas. I like owls. And I don't drink a lot of coffee, so it is beside my computer where I can see it all the time.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0hQ-McqcPAzjgd8FihI113AnW6DlMLM3N3kIxWMIhmiAV4BMpCDWlkIuQM4aZcBIcnpFTMvYpAdSiv-ObOJAoO4_Ku6k5Huvzd3q53vlcqG6cMd7JKzRyWFSLTHCIfp6WzJozUfucYY/s1600/jan3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0hQ-McqcPAzjgd8FihI113AnW6DlMLM3N3kIxWMIhmiAV4BMpCDWlkIuQM4aZcBIcnpFTMvYpAdSiv-ObOJAoO4_Ku6k5Huvzd3q53vlcqG6cMd7JKzRyWFSLTHCIfp6WzJozUfucYY/s400/jan3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574296243597346" /></a>Jan 3 was spent most of the day looking at this. Got a lot done though!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LAifFLC65JJScBFc6EioA1qqLN5NaUBUSyaJarHyIkff7g0oeVB6URnAJoxs_I_4trIGnfcOPz4lP7pc0ZLfkY6NvQN86zHeLLy6VD4XdfPG31z6wMcinfGrQRTS6xBUaBIDhuMS4xs/s1600/jan4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LAifFLC65JJScBFc6EioA1qqLN5NaUBUSyaJarHyIkff7g0oeVB6URnAJoxs_I_4trIGnfcOPz4lP7pc0ZLfkY6NvQN86zHeLLy6VD4XdfPG31z6wMcinfGrQRTS6xBUaBIDhuMS4xs/s400/jan4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574291127989778" /></a>Jan4 - this is a decal that Sarah got me too. This is in the craft room.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQSpzQi3l75pUMDOdnaeudGzESunrTrMVwY40j5kMgN2eueAWCRiGyLHXm6Doh7IpWONwpbRY8WeHyPZy2VSl-ogUNtZkHsuXZeoq2uzSEUO5bgVlXdWZvNw_XWGB8ml0KwBNEj8IJ9A/s1600/jan5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQSpzQi3l75pUMDOdnaeudGzESunrTrMVwY40j5kMgN2eueAWCRiGyLHXm6Doh7IpWONwpbRY8WeHyPZy2VSl-ogUNtZkHsuXZeoq2uzSEUO5bgVlXdWZvNw_XWGB8ml0KwBNEj8IJ9A/s400/jan5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574288966281458" /></a>Jan5 - cupcakes I made for Sarah's birthday.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMyK-SnfBKhPXAP4hATpuAaKtEfE1BMqbbQb6PZt1ZavaXgKgwCYqEzootYQ9URVjSf2QwHh4rmpph6swFnf2Xhxsa0GlD072jIL81gkvJXOygwLvU_JhPovS3L_NooJBWOvhLKSZcbY/s1600/jan6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMyK-SnfBKhPXAP4hATpuAaKtEfE1BMqbbQb6PZt1ZavaXgKgwCYqEzootYQ9URVjSf2QwHh4rmpph6swFnf2Xhxsa0GlD072jIL81gkvJXOygwLvU_JhPovS3L_NooJBWOvhLKSZcbY/s400/jan6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574280373944482" /></a>Jan 6 - A trip to the library and these are SOME of the books I got. Look at the size of that snow leopard book! And I only get it for 3 weeks cause someone else wants it next.eek.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTGaey6z3IwE2JGy5T1ZhbkG1fTd-ti4ljHac5EJihY3utejn4cXNC_qLy0SX4uIRqEhTeQWPeoe_6sN4It8GVPDz-b_v7PQFDRQiMTbBjAavftuRa6Hpei5qsIyp9uetBJd5uEmpJJ8/s1600/jan7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTGaey6z3IwE2JGy5T1ZhbkG1fTd-ti4ljHac5EJihY3utejn4cXNC_qLy0SX4uIRqEhTeQWPeoe_6sN4It8GVPDz-b_v7PQFDRQiMTbBjAavftuRa6Hpei5qsIyp9uetBJd5uEmpJJ8/s400/jan7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559574278252669970" /></a>Today. Some of the prints I just listed on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cherylconnell">etsy</a> shop! They turned out really well and it is exciting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry for some flashes... sometimes I wouldnt think of it till later and since it is dark here now at around 430 (yuck!) I had to use flash. :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-33230190575016808872011-01-02T11:25:00.003-05:002011-01-02T13:15:35.726-05:00A new year and a new word.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib062g9w0HseLNqge4XQQPjoZ9vUbueWWJ_AbOC2Tai1ULLK0Fvwj38CWzbYpVTWnOIvTBTMWQJeWRs7aNsmUWtVvIOxucClZf0r0vewH4EgO8FYeog3IazolHbmrHLucRb_9c_qTEfS4/s1600/Jan1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib062g9w0HseLNqge4XQQPjoZ9vUbueWWJ_AbOC2Tai1ULLK0Fvwj38CWzbYpVTWnOIvTBTMWQJeWRs7aNsmUWtVvIOxucClZf0r0vewH4EgO8FYeog3IazolHbmrHLucRb_9c_qTEfS4/s400/Jan1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557650465652630514" /></a>First, I am going to attempt the photo a day 365 challenge. Number one above! I will probably post them weekly but I will try to TAKE a photo each day. How hard can that be? :)<div><br /></div><div>Christmas and Holidays was quiet and nice with family. I had my decorations BURIED so it was good that I went away! That meant that the stocking for Sarah was buried too and even though she is 18 (19 in 3 days! ) she still loves her stocking. I was gonna buy one, but I decided since I had the sewing machine out from making the monster (past post) I would make her one!</div><div><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCr-MtaUMJMPqf-6d2efipMv10llbinjmWEPoDCGU2eVYxFzd-oUaf-55rRyCV2h0v1l69y908IDaaSIQ9rHroFRj98hPPyChk7YEv_9JZgJhykg8VPhIeuUHPPcn-MlZJ-oldRymZIs/s1600/sarah+stocking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCr-MtaUMJMPqf-6d2efipMv10llbinjmWEPoDCGU2eVYxFzd-oUaf-55rRyCV2h0v1l69y908IDaaSIQ9rHroFRj98hPPyChk7YEv_9JZgJhykg8VPhIeuUHPPcn-MlZJ-oldRymZIs/s400/sarah+stocking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557650462073270962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2iXR13m5ASDRQ_x8v5IFCCNHTinZ_gjJcAYcZpQsgYnUTj6dOM4nSNAG2FPLydYoQig9CVLjlJeybS6VQF9qcksgW608be5AE13OY5sfJIIRGoJknQllnnIsdafZo_eyuWnYqlBQJgM/s1600/sarah+stocking+close.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2iXR13m5ASDRQ_x8v5IFCCNHTinZ_gjJcAYcZpQsgYnUTj6dOM4nSNAG2FPLydYoQig9CVLjlJeybS6VQF9qcksgW608be5AE13OY5sfJIIRGoJknQllnnIsdafZo_eyuWnYqlBQJgM/s400/sarah+stocking+close.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557650458714301794" /></a>I hand stitched the name and did the trim and ribbon. She LOVED it! and now she can take it with her for her next Christmases. </div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of the previous monster, when she saw the one I had made - she wanted one! So I made her one of those too.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1uE3cj_wybJBOBmAAg8VnA7ElAb-VxdqLcc-9LhuomGPaGaJ-ZpolqvicmtChTdblPkhI1dJmM605iBJU5nZDsEfz1R-TtORMeaB8F8EUgRKumjKxIAjwBjmLQgusbzXfy1WskBXVUU/s1600/monster+sarah.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1uE3cj_wybJBOBmAAg8VnA7ElAb-VxdqLcc-9LhuomGPaGaJ-ZpolqvicmtChTdblPkhI1dJmM605iBJU5nZDsEfz1R-TtORMeaB8F8EUgRKumjKxIAjwBjmLQgusbzXfy1WskBXVUU/s400/monster+sarah.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557650452707705330" /></a><br /></div><div>It's a rockin out one and with some leather and lace. She loved this too! And she can be a little picky... just sayin. She will tell you what she likes and doesn't like and she's not the "artsy" type like her mama so it was nice to see her like the stuff I did.</div><div><br /></div><div>So now on Day 2 of 2011 I am putting out my word for the year too. </div><div><br /></div><div>FOCUS.</div><div><br /></div><div>Something I need a lot of - lol. I tend to do lots of things, have lots of ideas, and not get anything done. Some things done, but not the LISTS of things I would like. </div><div><br /></div><div>So now to focus, get off the computer more - or USE it for making those things happen. Have a schedule for art, for reading, for leisure, make some deadlines and follow through.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't want to be all rigid but just clearer on the vision - FOCUS.</div><div><br /></div><div>Good one.</div></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-5777713989555241612010-12-21T16:24:00.002-05:002010-12-21T16:37:00.746-05:00Happy Holidays!<div>Hopefully all your ins are outs and everything is in the right place. :)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NQlZC9pkEWiP4sJPccIkFmOdo-X4DehhX0U_f6_lB5GAFlAOJR9twXGWWCXe67nFEaCglxQBVmk9uDYkf0VFlfeuQ2Zteby_9-C7z9ZdNVnIvdpDzB8Yb3K7k6VFZx8RDEjJhe3_veI/s1600/oreo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NQlZC9pkEWiP4sJPccIkFmOdo-X4DehhX0U_f6_lB5GAFlAOJR9twXGWWCXe67nFEaCglxQBVmk9uDYkf0VFlfeuQ2Zteby_9-C7z9ZdNVnIvdpDzB8Yb3K7k6VFZx8RDEjJhe3_veI/s400/oreo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553251324229606706" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>I'm all ready and waiting to see my girlie!! We are going to see Harry Potter over the holidays as that is a tradition we have always seen them together. I thought maybe this year she wouldn't care, but she is MAKIN me! lol. She is like we <i>always</i> do this together - we have to see them all. So of course we are. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lots of exciting things brewing and I will tell you all about it in the new year!</div><div><br /></div><div>And maybe give you a sneak peek before then.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a joyful time wherever you are.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-24871182781066726352010-12-15T11:11:00.002-05:002010-12-15T11:18:22.334-05:00Chocolate Cookie Bark<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK041LVxywj4xOPx016mGMbTxEUla3mOMZJqALRQMCgXtP4mVZROvhPZDg4NNqf6kOhCp9LEG0k9rjxCTWrgMXLPvCNqo5vvdOM1cED9ySPN4XQWEGz7iMw5oSEZ10QjONf9xxhw10gZ0/s1600/bark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK041LVxywj4xOPx016mGMbTxEUla3mOMZJqALRQMCgXtP4mVZROvhPZDg4NNqf6kOhCp9LEG0k9rjxCTWrgMXLPvCNqo5vvdOM1cED9ySPN4XQWEGz7iMw5oSEZ10QjONf9xxhw10gZ0/s400/bark.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550942872125041170" /></a>MMMMmmmm and easy peasy.<div><br /></div><div>Melt some white chocolate. Add 2 T peanut butter and stir.</div><div><br /></div><div>Melt some milk chocolate. (around 6-8 squares of each)</div><div><br /></div><div>Add some cut up pieces of OREO cookies to both bowls and stir.(8 cookies)</div><div><br /></div><div>Spread out in drops of both colors. Use knife to swirl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Done.</div><div><br /></div><div>The hardest part is stopping myself from eating it ALL.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yikes.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-33674983547935153762010-12-03T11:32:00.002-05:002010-12-03T11:37:57.083-05:00We can always choose...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPvj4cgQUZekt4sfxDr45ceOz6G7T7mkCm-DaZPcfRiBhqGsPHuN2et5xjTobFr-0SuGJkdp6LiQKRY9pgx2NpKXGtxxQjDZ5RLE8C4BX_NNq1T4Ya7t1OWzAL9XMExzvWRpAhxSRA4U/s1600/choose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPvj4cgQUZekt4sfxDr45ceOz6G7T7mkCm-DaZPcfRiBhqGsPHuN2et5xjTobFr-0SuGJkdp6LiQKRY9pgx2NpKXGtxxQjDZ5RLE8C4BX_NNq1T4Ya7t1OWzAL9XMExzvWRpAhxSRA4U/s400/choose.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546495555761332866" /></a><br /><div>A page from my art journal.<div><br /></div></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-23885540065529519282010-11-24T09:42:00.002-05:002010-11-24T09:59:59.625-05:00Nick Bantock contest entry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXvjlag6eCoLLpj7pZO1PKsI-wjRL704I6Igj-b2T_RwRI4MwCokvHVDPmssZuwnVgzJYVHXcGwFtRHFXIWNO1The5Q333TF36zwbyNspij2BDv5SKjnko-bBxxifniu0JhKckRdUpVo/s1600/bantock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXvjlag6eCoLLpj7pZO1PKsI-wjRL704I6Igj-b2T_RwRI4MwCokvHVDPmssZuwnVgzJYVHXcGwFtRHFXIWNO1The5Q333TF36zwbyNspij2BDv5SKjnko-bBxxifniu0JhKckRdUpVo/s400/bantock.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543128938271612274" /></a>This is my entry for a tribute to Nick Bantock contest. He is the author of the Griffin and Sabine books which I loved! Plus more.<div><br /></div><div>There is still time to enter and the rules are <a href="http://bantockmailart.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/a-tribute-to-nick-bantock/">here.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some of my close ups. I had so much fun making this! </div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdErOCWjTYXm_O7hZAYQXoq-ohwa3Sp4O0zbGhDYMtw63RdjiW8KsYyhvILDpDr9fjidoSGi1Z7Lmg-UxdcQleXbS4TIUZzuESkKl7BV01VDdqim9QngjcDLruCvFj8ky7rqUq765RlZI/s1600/bantock+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdErOCWjTYXm_O7hZAYQXoq-ohwa3Sp4O0zbGhDYMtw63RdjiW8KsYyhvILDpDr9fjidoSGi1Z7Lmg-UxdcQleXbS4TIUZzuESkKl7BV01VDdqim9QngjcDLruCvFj8ky7rqUq765RlZI/s400/bantock+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543128928210092994" /></a>I had an old library card from the first book and used it. On the front of that are some metal wings and a piece of mica and a cigar tag.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFFs7tlQ0umuhh44is_4xJmTsPGgysFMX0Du8uS-TRZMwaBzb4MnG8NLtQDdVEMLPQkz4jOqFcb9_I2qgjusLbPHtc2K7_T7DL0Unu6OC-x3RZ0e0MfK-3QIlreG7VilOwkgKR4sa9oQ/s1600/bantock+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFFs7tlQ0umuhh44is_4xJmTsPGgysFMX0Du8uS-TRZMwaBzb4MnG8NLtQDdVEMLPQkz4jOqFcb9_I2qgjusLbPHtc2K7_T7DL0Unu6OC-x3RZ0e0MfK-3QIlreG7VilOwkgKR4sa9oQ/s400/bantock+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543128924076887810" /></a>I used some vintage stamps and made a hand done post mark.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQkvoV8feERvS0CKQ9HfNW1b-fAJ1wU2omfMXzpqdgYaHQps35xkiUtbXryccTbPLMAX0oieQtVsZC448Y9IQZPhu-osMbLjS2G9Z-1VyW1kTsor6O-1w1x2ZZzVUSFfENtAqrPuwUx4/s1600/bantock+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQkvoV8feERvS0CKQ9HfNW1b-fAJ1wU2omfMXzpqdgYaHQps35xkiUtbXryccTbPLMAX0oieQtVsZC448Y9IQZPhu-osMbLjS2G9Z-1VyW1kTsor6O-1w1x2ZZzVUSFfENtAqrPuwUx4/s400/bantock+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543128919250461698" /></a>A couple puzzle pieces and the number 5.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQfXd2SIsU7-a6Yvn9233K6uwQU0yR4jwnlDkGuITKvgNj-NgvC4FfO6SfdnyNnsC1ibBruMMG4oprP-u9QZUqVMj1DIuqxWUdgyAaZnEhWFzRxigFtcl9BA8pn2vtkOw6CriZYyMLKQ/s1600/bantock+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQfXd2SIsU7-a6Yvn9233K6uwQU0yR4jwnlDkGuITKvgNj-NgvC4FfO6SfdnyNnsC1ibBruMMG4oprP-u9QZUqVMj1DIuqxWUdgyAaZnEhWFzRxigFtcl9BA8pn2vtkOw6CriZYyMLKQ/s400/bantock+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543128917360652850" /></a>This piece of paper is tucked into the card and it is a copy of a french letter that I printed on vintage paper and then crumpled to look old.</div><div><br /></div><div>See my entry<a href="http://bantockmailart.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/entry-47/"> here</a>!</div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-12260734518262437372010-11-16T13:11:00.002-05:002010-11-16T13:25:42.260-05:00Meet Lulabelle!<div><br /></div><div>This is my monster for week 3 of the willowing class. I named her Lulabelle- not sure why- the name just jumped at me.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing I liked about this is that it is all made from stuff I had here. All recycled! Buttons, fabric, ribbon, felt - all part of my stash. Glad it came in handy for something :) Even the stuffing! I actually had no polyfil and I wanted her done NOW. So I took a flat pillow and gutted it! hehe.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFUxcsPUmMGX6mWahYHRoFEE581lqj7vCq1u-BZxtkUYu2yLQ3snWNFIOHzytxafHekoTZO8hGhxrvKzovsZqkXRyPnUWbYabeK5sfyOLsZzPnc5jLLYUVWp-MUpNPJ5OzISDlekLf0Y/s1600/monster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFUxcsPUmMGX6mWahYHRoFEE581lqj7vCq1u-BZxtkUYu2yLQ3snWNFIOHzytxafHekoTZO8hGhxrvKzovsZqkXRyPnUWbYabeK5sfyOLsZzPnc5jLLYUVWp-MUpNPJ5OzISDlekLf0Y/s400/monster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540213716134571314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEid55Qj855J2kmFRmh55iEYOceOa2alpY9F6tasmBA8e4bM2aqkN7dYKtHXiH_AwxXZDxpIvmYjz-dX_DG7AWJz551ARiePuUoZ2TWZWDFmpqMmq9wuI7zSQ1v315k0Dyp7kt7Imc2kU/s1600/monster1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEid55Qj855J2kmFRmh55iEYOceOa2alpY9F6tasmBA8e4bM2aqkN7dYKtHXiH_AwxXZDxpIvmYjz-dX_DG7AWJz551ARiePuUoZ2TWZWDFmpqMmq9wuI7zSQ1v315k0Dyp7kt7Imc2kU/s400/monster1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540213708818491858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBqF1h49PAY0PDGAxHW0fqrQ2ZB2PCR2xpGjcCEBdn1IG1Uf5TRY8_f99wynHgDR0q1vy0-RN4Ds_Lxnyg_E3JodETeSlb-QUTKCVjC7pkaJfJpgLHzP4EoWU-U8fNGz6EC2l8Jyj0nA/s1600/monster2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBqF1h49PAY0PDGAxHW0fqrQ2ZB2PCR2xpGjcCEBdn1IG1Uf5TRY8_f99wynHgDR0q1vy0-RN4Ds_Lxnyg_E3JodETeSlb-QUTKCVjC7pkaJfJpgLHzP4EoWU-U8fNGz6EC2l8Jyj0nA/s400/monster2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540213699296860818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeErwYntSGYfUf59m8qdlim08rFsqhga2MbZcYVz2alnfoHNExHmI9UdK5j7A6PrcSnAyDxkY3IqQW1v0yFDpMGanMHC20eqXHfevj8K2DTjhqwng62EcYN2NWrUnuyBasjVX2AdOD-fU/s1600/detail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeErwYntSGYfUf59m8qdlim08rFsqhga2MbZcYVz2alnfoHNExHmI9UdK5j7A6PrcSnAyDxkY3IqQW1v0yFDpMGanMHC20eqXHfevj8K2DTjhqwng62EcYN2NWrUnuyBasjVX2AdOD-fU/s400/detail.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540213690841629474" /></a>This is a detail of her tummy. I am so psyched that my simple machine even did these stitches! The heart is an embossed velvet upholstery fabric.<div><br /></div><div>It was nice to be at a sewing machine again.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-20735050811395970022010-11-15T14:25:00.002-05:002010-11-15T14:40:42.607-05:00Willowing week 3<div style="text-align: left;">This is the cover of my altered book. I used scrabble tiles and a library card for the tag. Appropriately named "It's only too late if you don't start now"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-Ek1wKW_L-UgfXgwCNtPcgCiHF-_W4FzQCo64ZtYiSSf5MtYEWar1tOBVkobSU6nWB47hDlfA7a_ZYasctj-o5omtM_rqp2Vrh8ZSVHzG_LQAa0sdkVUic6iSBdOwUJxlqOhAbS65_Q/s1600/cover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-Ek1wKW_L-UgfXgwCNtPcgCiHF-_W4FzQCo64ZtYiSSf5MtYEWar1tOBVkobSU6nWB47hDlfA7a_ZYasctj-o5omtM_rqp2Vrh8ZSVHzG_LQAa0sdkVUic6iSBdOwUJxlqOhAbS65_Q/s400/cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539861855042071202" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Then another page spread celebrating all the things in my life...</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXso329wpW0jN2WBwI6kQg8veoF7H3rv7s1651R6A7QE1-GnSOiP_IwOL2WyEjs46caxuisHnQwHGnwARa4qqQwHd6z1TMqUCM4akdlArED8XbXKs1p7Y_qPthdYE9xUU1Wr8IU8S1Chc/s400/celebration.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539861860129061490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div></div><br /><br />I liked using old wallpaper with texture for the background - very cool.<br /><br />Next up is my monstah!!Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-5882187386283615942010-11-10T12:23:00.002-05:002010-11-10T12:45:55.533-05:00Willowing week 2<div style="text-align: left;">First was to make a background on an old childrens board book. With gesso, stamps, paint and watercolor crayons. Then a transfer of me when I was a child. yeah, that's me with my mouth wide open in my high chair. lol! Same as now right? Always laughing and talking. A good thing I guess.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then I had to write a letter to my small self and what I would wish for her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB4i0t4IXea6AsIX8Gypiew9i4i2XsXO3RYVFVccOIuV1T4-e-OMTPx_3AZ1EvJUYhw_6BQ3u7hE2w2komsdpfI9KpD-MMuGILjYE2PLj86utuQs6BDLNS7ZYyZLFbnOQT81ulsOBOt0/s1600/altered+book+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB4i0t4IXea6AsIX8Gypiew9i4i2XsXO3RYVFVccOIuV1T4-e-OMTPx_3AZ1EvJUYhw_6BQ3u7hE2w2komsdpfI9KpD-MMuGILjYE2PLj86utuQs6BDLNS7ZYyZLFbnOQT81ulsOBOt0/s400/altered+book+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537975551783495922" /></a>Turns out a lot of things I have and want in my own life!<div><br /></div><div>The next spread was to do a piece that represented the opposite of a traumatic event in your childhood. I didnt have one so to do a time when you were happy. The first things I could think of was my tire swing and playing in the haymow. </div><div><br /></div><div>The thing that was cool was that I knew I wanted a tree on one page and a barn on the next and when I turned the page and started looking to do the background - there was a tree on one side and a barn on the other!! Very freaky.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I used kids book pages to make part of the background and the whimsy is of myself since the memories are by myself. That continues now too - I like my alone time.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzwUV_jS2ES1F2vM7mhK1mSY4VYFXqHi-lsLXV8d5YzPf27G7oVaMfGmnqQ-QtIWyjRkc7Twlij9EImURPlEDkVEyC0-nD5GdcYrBs__pcEuKlj-1rtmzEYOo4O3Ha5VSDj9PLKwbSbk/s400/altered+book+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537975558346942514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div></div><br /><br /><br />Once I can get the next videos to load - ugh! I can get started on the next lesson. Looks like we are making a stuffed monster!Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-50793695842877548352010-11-08T13:30:00.002-05:002010-11-08T13:36:56.420-05:00Winter has arrived...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUSwQQp_KmKekQaiwHvfd4nGoelrQI9k-579AXk6zZuSueXnaCUVghN6MTlW3V9lo1-5GP9AFEYu9MgD8-TNZAIcTSDpwuIHfNRpzDacxy4iO_IVnm7iYSPR-KkIh4twBLFUmeWlwwOk/s1600/winter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUSwQQp_KmKekQaiwHvfd4nGoelrQI9k-579AXk6zZuSueXnaCUVghN6MTlW3V9lo1-5GP9AFEYu9MgD8-TNZAIcTSDpwuIHfNRpzDacxy4iO_IVnm7iYSPR-KkIh4twBLFUmeWlwwOk/s400/winter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537248603861828162" /></a><br /><div>Here in the north country... </div><div><br /></div><div>This is the view out my back patio door.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-71361309219450408922010-10-26T12:25:00.004-04:002010-10-26T13:03:09.867-04:00Willowing week 1<div>I joined the other 1000 (!!) people in this free class just for fun, but it has been really good!</div><div><br /></div><div>The first week is an art journal spread where you write all your negative thoughts on one side and then cover them up with layers and then take those thoughts and turn them around to what they are trying to save you from. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the other page she then shows you how to do a face and there are so many different results! So cool. I put glasses on mine since it is supposed to represent me (although I dont have long flowing hair!)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXkwEPMdBGLtFwC_J3pWzTinqekX3c_hY0-CzvsRTxL2b1K7wS1NQ2VmtAOtcxmz1YZ2L9PNrx76NmzhIzJimB1zzMAv723f-Xp9VqRiIIu7p_HxK0zW_CkbS5WZ9YOi7zofqkaVSwfY/s1600/HPIM0011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXkwEPMdBGLtFwC_J3pWzTinqekX3c_hY0-CzvsRTxL2b1K7wS1NQ2VmtAOtcxmz1YZ2L9PNrx76NmzhIzJimB1zzMAv723f-Xp9VqRiIIu7p_HxK0zW_CkbS5WZ9YOi7zofqkaVSwfY/s400/HPIM0011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532398912706558034" /></a>This is the finished page.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtu2SePLNYaLddASJ0VVn8BiCA9PuSbpqJA7lwUZIn_0-MHEpCvWXfqhcSWhf1A3BkgEbc9DzB5Z8wAeE4IiXvhAdfIyRL5_PjmDprasphzFAjXmSaBe3V0czk79-n2tROQBSRWkdsRA/s1600/HPIM0001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtu2SePLNYaLddASJ0VVn8BiCA9PuSbpqJA7lwUZIn_0-MHEpCvWXfqhcSWhf1A3BkgEbc9DzB5Z8wAeE4IiXvhAdfIyRL5_PjmDprasphzFAjXmSaBe3V0czk79-n2tROQBSRWkdsRA/s400/HPIM0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532398892277616738" /></a>Drawing the portrait and covering up left page with gesso.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIUxLnNFuGOQWg_gIGNP2GrCKyN8L4L0UthwISz-_kCmFMW8vX-O_PLfwq7mE0_xZnl6jCkh2EK5s6zjzJWh220q0T7WpLhaTO3lz6HWs6xtHc5dQGYBWirhmv4YHBSDmZOlSlGAlUUY/s1600/HPIM0002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIUxLnNFuGOQWg_gIGNP2GrCKyN8L4L0UthwISz-_kCmFMW8vX-O_PLfwq7mE0_xZnl6jCkh2EK5s6zjzJWh220q0T7WpLhaTO3lz6HWs6xtHc5dQGYBWirhmv4YHBSDmZOlSlGAlUUY/s400/HPIM0002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532398895907526578" /></a>Start of the layering...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtn4c6xx_dTRS_3l3OOtVtkJx8QVKisuU80nMKOLaLH8HCJPEfAtdakpW7uAe96kLW0F-zLPll0s7SiXB4S2hvaTLvB4ShcoKC_V9pmVhudxfAHwD0F6XUfL564baI9hkAlb5Lx9Cr9M/s1600/HPIM0006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtn4c6xx_dTRS_3l3OOtVtkJx8QVKisuU80nMKOLaLH8HCJPEfAtdakpW7uAe96kLW0F-zLPll0s7SiXB4S2hvaTLvB4ShcoKC_V9pmVhudxfAHwD0F6XUfL564baI9hkAlb5Lx9Cr9M/s400/HPIM0006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397193100828722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEKGXcgI35nt2ScUUHaPVr8tAK6OhLASoZYB2BAjys93PrNcwlUdCGAyr8VNMyq2QwoBTrO6quGK_mAzFT3KEHyfjnLWpdBvf1yghQZ-FP2IlflsAfK2OgYrOhsz8u-iMOjoR5uheRd4/s1600/HPIM0007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaEKGXcgI35nt2ScUUHaPVr8tAK6OhLASoZYB2BAjys93PrNcwlUdCGAyr8VNMyq2QwoBTrO6quGK_mAzFT3KEHyfjnLWpdBvf1yghQZ-FP2IlflsAfK2OgYrOhsz8u-iMOjoR5uheRd4/s400/HPIM0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397176460736418" /></a>Layers of paint, stamping, gesso, crayons....</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing I found out and would recommend is to take a picture. I thought I was done and after I looked at the image I could see things that needed improvement. A different outlook I guess.</div><div><br /></div><div>See what I mean - this is a series of 3. After I took one, I took another and added more. What a difference! And I didn't do much. So subtle changes can make a big difference.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8dQvccjJlmwYAvKZgGF2Df_mDG9hQiJ2mEb7jCB_gd8BwhZfuUjY9zetiYr4-8TRFgrX7_ZNWocQgsD2gtOdI4vtFMzZ0Fau4CvShzCYu2tU-phdsC2MrSp0lcvoU0wcgR9iArY_Izo/s1600/HPIM0004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8dQvccjJlmwYAvKZgGF2Df_mDG9hQiJ2mEb7jCB_gd8BwhZfuUjY9zetiYr4-8TRFgrX7_ZNWocQgsD2gtOdI4vtFMzZ0Fau4CvShzCYu2tU-phdsC2MrSp0lcvoU0wcgR9iArY_Izo/s400/HPIM0004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397176956300306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVlzdbXx6URxU8FaJuL3Uvpk2lLJr9UfCbORwLMJXhMVRe-WLxI5TbYVfLkg9Ez81XvdE1nDrJFYSjYdaaaKjPUzaSAFShFgKMohyGvH8bHXM_f6yoy7iXSgtl-RHcmnQTMtTRTTWJ-Y/s1600/HPIM0010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVlzdbXx6URxU8FaJuL3Uvpk2lLJr9UfCbORwLMJXhMVRe-WLxI5TbYVfLkg9Ez81XvdE1nDrJFYSjYdaaaKjPUzaSAFShFgKMohyGvH8bHXM_f6yoy7iXSgtl-RHcmnQTMtTRTTWJ-Y/s400/HPIM0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397166529427634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-kqIy6rQcUgI1VV336qxke7OY_vOMgJbLC_5z6AJ_UAun73nxV71XyLy4hz4vR-vvF0dlCGXxqJmFXDEMpwGJqXK5p75MLMdzvWcStdt_HL2kqYvJmp9_Uduafov2Kq2Din4e_cv-ZU/s1600/HPIM0013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-kqIy6rQcUgI1VV336qxke7OY_vOMgJbLC_5z6AJ_UAun73nxV71XyLy4hz4vR-vvF0dlCGXxqJmFXDEMpwGJqXK5p75MLMdzvWcStdt_HL2kqYvJmp9_Uduafov2Kq2Din4e_cv-ZU/s400/HPIM0013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532397164647156034" /></a><br /></div><div>This was very cool and I look forward to week 2!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-57223157998986642462010-10-20T13:05:00.003-04:002010-10-20T14:27:14.435-04:00Favourite time of year....<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyjOBE368SWtjpgvwfZvX05g3ClYr7vJeqAGdFRucrBiR5IMUS3tDxoZz9mjndk3whERTUZl5AxNyljjWG3sSBlcEw66wnqaKK4pgTJApYXJCGX1vrdUnHddqsHnz-H9nK73gzRJmwPU/s1600/DSCN4694.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyjOBE368SWtjpgvwfZvX05g3ClYr7vJeqAGdFRucrBiR5IMUS3tDxoZz9mjndk3whERTUZl5AxNyljjWG3sSBlcEw66wnqaKK4pgTJApYXJCGX1vrdUnHddqsHnz-H9nK73gzRJmwPU/s400/DSCN4694.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530196068497338690" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-66121326000355888472010-10-05T17:27:00.004-04:002010-10-05T19:59:12.712-04:00Some neat pictures<div>I got this book at the library recently and it looked interesting....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XGkwVjsQ0c-2Cazcya5MxfeE9f-0a4HBy59MAMpq_ru_rCkuW1P5Spw1Orh2jx7YTfOJb3xqPHPZgS5Y-8wL4-IuronXNrEKqbkFfU1KOFns0WIDGSqclm63yJAQG3cNrX26RUoBvhc/s1600/HPIM0005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XGkwVjsQ0c-2Cazcya5MxfeE9f-0a4HBy59MAMpq_ru_rCkuW1P5Spw1Orh2jx7YTfOJb3xqPHPZgS5Y-8wL4-IuronXNrEKqbkFfU1KOFns0WIDGSqclm63yJAQG3cNrX26RUoBvhc/s400/HPIM0005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524713836722641746" /></a>Not until I started looking through it did I realize how cool it was. This guy has taken all things from nature - leaves, seeds, rocks, twigs etc and made art with them! And then uses the colors from nature for inspiration.<div><br /></div><div>Some of the MANY photos -</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKNMqWklTBJjKezKLoIIqpH0JHQbch35d0YgxPiGOjh5VvpAhlq9DtKVON7G9s1VztGqN0_aUg8WwlX3NNlx8V4bJtK75IG26Ok0-GHEUkYKVh-yzTGfRT1IRiuIdCk2KgB0IV05aQsQ/s1600/HPIM0006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKNMqWklTBJjKezKLoIIqpH0JHQbch35d0YgxPiGOjh5VvpAhlq9DtKVON7G9s1VztGqN0_aUg8WwlX3NNlx8V4bJtK75IG26Ok0-GHEUkYKVh-yzTGfRT1IRiuIdCk2KgB0IV05aQsQ/s400/HPIM0006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524713831037260626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGYrjoypuL2lgNW5wPGyksPoVXciVPJH4iGyzxOWyOy4ixxaIJshXcHjkdwDQ-hQEsES1s7bLoHyVMkVofZHsPBjUDxT6LWZnpfhC2kEdbl2GTr2ehZ79ah9frfd9IYWjFgrQbpBnOeU/s1600/HPIM0007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGYrjoypuL2lgNW5wPGyksPoVXciVPJH4iGyzxOWyOy4ixxaIJshXcHjkdwDQ-hQEsES1s7bLoHyVMkVofZHsPBjUDxT6LWZnpfhC2kEdbl2GTr2ehZ79ah9frfd9IYWjFgrQbpBnOeU/s400/HPIM0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708603520501362" /></a>A couch made of lily petals,</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2CUFb6ps_WgjZO9Mb9k2nc30pGwGmo9unFHCFRAc4CaCS74hu6frkdhThgmORlvSOTls290sgnJtKhdJEm9VhwFgdfqkDUIZs_2i8zTXwvgs4k8kCkVXOUMCnml6w3vtFgkeHxLIQG8/s1600/HPIM0008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2CUFb6ps_WgjZO9Mb9k2nc30pGwGmo9unFHCFRAc4CaCS74hu6frkdhThgmORlvSOTls290sgnJtKhdJEm9VhwFgdfqkDUIZs_2i8zTXwvgs4k8kCkVXOUMCnml6w3vtFgkeHxLIQG8/s400/HPIM0008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708599600271602" /></a>Chairs from seed pods,</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaAGZmh9HOLH8Scqv5jdkGyCH-_ee6zVx26lXKDuwYuCzQcrQ28lhvN8IEcToSZklgDxlIyx8piB5mhpxUd0dvN6SuO5n7-drmGS2KaM5ygq931YuS22f-kgwsx54S2x0-oxOa9VceWY/s1600/HPIM0009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaAGZmh9HOLH8Scqv5jdkGyCH-_ee6zVx26lXKDuwYuCzQcrQ28lhvN8IEcToSZklgDxlIyx8piB5mhpxUd0dvN6SuO5n7-drmGS2KaM5ygq931YuS22f-kgwsx54S2x0-oxOa9VceWY/s400/HPIM0009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708598028877186" /></a>Dresses from leaves,</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbf5yiPbsVZZNKL78G63yBIZzKTXi2EBXZtRGC6k5lBOlV-E0X2UVgV94fhvI8IaKbVIRRobqIKeAPLgE2B98-5hutQ2UKNwgl6OcqbbW5hpHs0mIxSxm_QKv7Sp1pIlB_Q_UD2UiAJc/s1600/HPIM0012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbf5yiPbsVZZNKL78G63yBIZzKTXi2EBXZtRGC6k5lBOlV-E0X2UVgV94fhvI8IaKbVIRRobqIKeAPLgE2B98-5hutQ2UKNwgl6OcqbbW5hpHs0mIxSxm_QKv7Sp1pIlB_Q_UD2UiAJc/s400/HPIM0012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708592244874626" /></a>and feathers.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS-3K0NaQFxGL1mtjBRqyVLwS_23Gk8d0RDQjITfA_2zu9l0La1_USrAyAe_Nzdvjv46OOERnkc9LJAe2WmwXaFT7heXdQ0FLmhUGulwW0GFdEjnUdpMTbbWJKN-4WroJHFrJ5yMV7uE/s1600/HPIM0010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS-3K0NaQFxGL1mtjBRqyVLwS_23Gk8d0RDQjITfA_2zu9l0La1_USrAyAe_Nzdvjv46OOERnkc9LJAe2WmwXaFT7heXdQ0FLmhUGulwW0GFdEjnUdpMTbbWJKN-4WroJHFrJ5yMV7uE/s400/HPIM0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708588991766114" /></a>And tiny little fairy houses and doors.</div><div><br /></div><div>Check it out! Fairie-Ality Style by David Ellwand.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-20819247307855322082010-09-25T16:58:00.002-04:002010-09-25T17:25:48.362-04:00The Book of Awesome<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk0LpZl22HN-MeA0kkOXOIM5Ad5HJxjEgXlDDrg2DLaDqYty5-7ZGgovQch7M5zZ4UPfqaORFP-jw_hvUSZ3kdK0QxdOkKbAOkA-Zl6M2YbVy0yxXnfM5JMd444VsN_x8APjLsxV7vk8/s1600/DSCN4596.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyk0LpZl22HN-MeA0kkOXOIM5Ad5HJxjEgXlDDrg2DLaDqYty5-7ZGgovQch7M5zZ4UPfqaORFP-jw_hvUSZ3kdK0QxdOkKbAOkA-Zl6M2YbVy0yxXnfM5JMd444VsN_x8APjLsxV7vk8/s400/DSCN4596.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520959746328514146" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Some of my favourites:</div><div><br /></div><div>Sound of scissors cutting construction paper</div><div><br /></div><div>Green lights all in a row</div><div><br /></div><div>Getting checked for ID</div><div><br /></div><div>Getting gas before the price goes up</div><div><br /></div><div>Drive through parking spaces</div><div><br /></div><div>For many more check out the book and also the website.</div><div><br /></div><div>We should all look for the awesomeness in each day. It's there if we look.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-9127571442667464652010-09-21T11:31:00.002-04:002010-09-21T11:44:47.448-04:00Beautiful box for sale<div>Here's another item from my stash that I have been hoarding....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3c3ggmLwG9hbYuHiFfqdq25RuyzDYM2wHrET2d4IUJBaPogcgSvY5jtkPzB4fYA61CR5909K2y87N03c7lug_SSzWqVZX7mihgNt_nTbpiCh5NanTuZOsGmaJuKqZ2uIBQHRpnknf6E/s1600/DSCN4574.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3c3ggmLwG9hbYuHiFfqdq25RuyzDYM2wHrET2d4IUJBaPogcgSvY5jtkPzB4fYA61CR5909K2y87N03c7lug_SSzWqVZX7mihgNt_nTbpiCh5NanTuZOsGmaJuKqZ2uIBQHRpnknf6E/s400/DSCN4574.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519391915525559762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3za6soSULG1Hgt7pazfHp5pJclso2GSbG3c1SG-qR1_a-pIFm6Mpk72Og8ngEcWJgizIAJNphSJKNspNquqgDeZ3jIjhiMswZ65NHakir9g5AKKrQLtAfIGZO22nwIcaGPDGHKwOM-I/s1600/DSCN4575.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3za6soSULG1Hgt7pazfHp5pJclso2GSbG3c1SG-qR1_a-pIFm6Mpk72Og8ngEcWJgizIAJNphSJKNspNquqgDeZ3jIjhiMswZ65NHakir9g5AKKrQLtAfIGZO22nwIcaGPDGHKwOM-I/s400/DSCN4575.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519391913939306498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjuo7pfWKd1JL6w9TJsyn7hRY1wMVYt3lAPbCMhcS8mpcd7gjXjBFzXp7v6SYLJUb84CzGr7OIoJSEbloGX8A8llhywtvpMaugU3Jp1ICrCYHGwgQUgt94QRHEu5KTy2brx-3HemBUFU/s1600/DSCN4577.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjuo7pfWKd1JL6w9TJsyn7hRY1wMVYt3lAPbCMhcS8mpcd7gjXjBFzXp7v6SYLJUb84CzGr7OIoJSEbloGX8A8llhywtvpMaugU3Jp1ICrCYHGwgQUgt94QRHEu5KTy2brx-3HemBUFU/s400/DSCN4577.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519391904191692722" /></a>A great box for storage or display! Found <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220669459617&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1154">here.</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-89538929864187238542010-09-17T09:48:00.005-04:002010-09-17T10:27:39.262-04:00A little getaway.<div>I have to blog about a getaway I took with Sarah before she started school... we went to the nearest city and took a couple days for shopping.</div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to treat her to a hotel downtown and then we could make a couple days of it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I picked the <a href="http://www.hotelbelvedere.com">Hotel Belvedere</a> since it was a great price and close to downtown. Plus it looked really cool! It has 20 unique rooms and its like a large bed and breakfast. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNW1bAqE92BVr6pH7c1kKSAWkRn1ZBVekkXmzrA8Zs0loMgqp5HWc9jvYjOH-EjIKfUWyXrDzQ5nqtQMXrXuBp1lHgs_4aK06UyfiUfOy9_Y6CEKg2KAgEOH21DY4BRNEKoH4m4mviy0/s1600/hotelgarden.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNW1bAqE92BVr6pH7c1kKSAWkRn1ZBVekkXmzrA8Zs0loMgqp5HWc9jvYjOH-EjIKfUWyXrDzQ5nqtQMXrXuBp1lHgs_4aK06UyfiUfOy9_Y6CEKg2KAgEOH21DY4BRNEKoH4m4mviy0/s400/hotelgarden.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517885302336789858" /></a>This photo is from their website and shows the front and the great patio where we had breakfast. Nice stone wall and plantings everywhere.<div><br /></div><div>When we got there she asked me if I minded being upgraded to a bigger room - huh? NO! </div><div>She sent us up to the 2nd floor and we opened our door to this...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishN8-m2-rVU99Z6Ko5CQeDmJkIxdTyFGJQOZnjaz9MfDfg52eVgV5moaYw8TZiB1nDYnUTGCvgf4C_toNTyFZ8c6tw26makZCTXgNDYyKkP3Ohkrj5UFjRt213yjodti1wSRMhkKdims/s1600/DSCN4422.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishN8-m2-rVU99Z6Ko5CQeDmJkIxdTyFGJQOZnjaz9MfDfg52eVgV5moaYw8TZiB1nDYnUTGCvgf4C_toNTyFZ8c6tw26makZCTXgNDYyKkP3Ohkrj5UFjRt213yjodti1wSRMhkKdims/s400/DSCN4422.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884734535162594" /></a>EEK! Original fireplace and 12 foot ceilings, bay window, antique furniture with a brass bed, original wood floors and tile in the bathroom and even a little kitchen. It was so cool. The stairs in the above picture went up to a walk in closet. I could live here! What a cool studio apt this would make.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusE_x_zbd9rrfGFF2e7KNnobY5RpLe60FJkBPd49vETaQTxLbU-3vp0iX2JFdttkFsxSclEB6zkDEqD4II6EyE4a2LdR6ZVYRTIVgzaiHvUEZl-lVu8fbXq84bOgtn5FSDJiMp7l8YM4/s1600/DSCN4424.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusE_x_zbd9rrfGFF2e7KNnobY5RpLe60FJkBPd49vETaQTxLbU-3vp0iX2JFdttkFsxSclEB6zkDEqD4II6EyE4a2LdR6ZVYRTIVgzaiHvUEZl-lVu8fbXq84bOgtn5FSDJiMp7l8YM4/s400/DSCN4424.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884727062992626" /></a>All of the shutters were original and wood and closed and opened. With a great view as well.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-xCSaRD8la6nRuKFg8_gmGdtIXhzV1JDUszoFLsHCmEgOTZYZPsszevXSfkxFxFqWm5li8fb6iiNSJA-MS1hjnn3CcFJ06ghc0d9lf0WxZr7VyZV8Ea3k44LmwhG4GdSPmpznZtaiMc/s1600/DSCN4425.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-xCSaRD8la6nRuKFg8_gmGdtIXhzV1JDUszoFLsHCmEgOTZYZPsszevXSfkxFxFqWm5li8fb6iiNSJA-MS1hjnn3CcFJ06ghc0d9lf0WxZr7VyZV8Ea3k44LmwhG4GdSPmpznZtaiMc/s400/DSCN4425.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884719775470114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1FjnNAebpM2PeGRXS56F18gMOtpPelOEUN8Kc6AFuURjhXN8nu4_9j3JeK8zmtEv0g921_UkYK3eDOCyJOBwVUAW3DcSa1wwYaZ_6NbmGKGouesmjPK-qCOt021cct9C1jvQwZsGT6w/s1600/DSCN4426.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1FjnNAebpM2PeGRXS56F18gMOtpPelOEUN8Kc6AFuURjhXN8nu4_9j3JeK8zmtEv0g921_UkYK3eDOCyJOBwVUAW3DcSa1wwYaZ_6NbmGKGouesmjPK-qCOt021cct9C1jvQwZsGT6w/s400/DSCN4426.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884712417013074" /></a>All brass keys - a REAL key.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-2aXEbTK1RgBp8ShMZ95py-YEhg2PhQnPskqBlJi9x5zCKrD68oobsFCvx_SpL2y4HZWMuB9GdILVec5J_z9ccvvDUSUGkR0NC7vwXkfFtSf6ATpf3aL7fzyGFbHWuVMlpclTEi3TT8/s1600/DSCN4427.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-2aXEbTK1RgBp8ShMZ95py-YEhg2PhQnPskqBlJi9x5zCKrD68oobsFCvx_SpL2y4HZWMuB9GdILVec5J_z9ccvvDUSUGkR0NC7vwXkfFtSf6ATpf3aL7fzyGFbHWuVMlpclTEi3TT8/s400/DSCN4427.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517884703755547730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmA4BjG74UjUEoUFtijngeOjP4O3ZnBHh9kXNjs9rbPAVD6DySFUvYynXbdgQhXwnt6cO5cDt-oBrSB41xQzrwkAmpG7uGdkj794UhlKzQtZ_CC9qnMIUEov2dds4j7yXF0PmtHwxzIE/s1600/DSCN4428.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmA4BjG74UjUEoUFtijngeOjP4O3ZnBHh9kXNjs9rbPAVD6DySFUvYynXbdgQhXwnt6cO5cDt-oBrSB41xQzrwkAmpG7uGdkj794UhlKzQtZ_CC9qnMIUEov2dds4j7yXF0PmtHwxzIE/s400/DSCN4428.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517882994410235938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wpoM31r_CO2z_JpJuPBxQAmP81AQpnV6p1Y2S6XsfmMujTFPOI_CViKzNPVjPgm9nk0LWSgap2bYRz1uO_B89r_6-ViC0JaU3ZocDEJm-ZfvLJjxysdXYBnk8VywnIe-VUIOElcQ-os/s1600/DSCN4429.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wpoM31r_CO2z_JpJuPBxQAmP81AQpnV6p1Y2S6XsfmMujTFPOI_CViKzNPVjPgm9nk0LWSgap2bYRz1uO_B89r_6-ViC0JaU3ZocDEJm-ZfvLJjxysdXYBnk8VywnIe-VUIOElcQ-os/s400/DSCN4429.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517882993418239490" /></a>The tile in front of the fireplace.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGMi2K_LRQSJWV-bK8g8SxR_duUuODrHKW3rQDIutq-KO4SJgwrfWRFENbEBVjtjr9BNjg_RHvPIJ8zvHsQZkyh5t0d_PEHI0Jy81Hut63q-B50brQV3wIluiZPMRu8zpTg972cG6lUs/s1600/DSCN4430.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGMi2K_LRQSJWV-bK8g8SxR_duUuODrHKW3rQDIutq-KO4SJgwrfWRFENbEBVjtjr9BNjg_RHvPIJ8zvHsQZkyh5t0d_PEHI0Jy81Hut63q-B50brQV3wIluiZPMRu8zpTg972cG6lUs/s400/DSCN4430.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517882986737237778" /></a>Radiator.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDflsjfDXSMifiB4UjfuLx2wwl3CZTwC4F0kL7D6YKzDJok2SQ9e1XfxjLgGYoKd38De1A9XtApWmGLcmfQuxvr1K6uMUIdmQrWQrRALcIxt3nERvC8ObSPxWjCiUKLlkQxdKRYCQjKk/s1600/DSCN4431.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDflsjfDXSMifiB4UjfuLx2wwl3CZTwC4F0kL7D6YKzDJok2SQ9e1XfxjLgGYoKd38De1A9XtApWmGLcmfQuxvr1K6uMUIdmQrWQrRALcIxt3nERvC8ObSPxWjCiUKLlkQxdKRYCQjKk/s400/DSCN4431.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517882984671315010" /></a>And a confusing door above the bathroom door. Like WHERE does that go? And how do you get there?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54rNK1okkotukv_Yy-cxaj2pQKBiwZmNMR8l_FD_-JhBM1w351YuG_TWJ-XximCHQTlnfWo-HyKfYxYr5YXUrdgG8ykxjys-CtCPtIrsMoaJ4lzc9Px7LiXxwt40XWYdjDTH9OdAqxJ8/s1600/DSCN4433.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54rNK1okkotukv_Yy-cxaj2pQKBiwZmNMR8l_FD_-JhBM1w351YuG_TWJ-XximCHQTlnfWo-HyKfYxYr5YXUrdgG8ykxjys-CtCPtIrsMoaJ4lzc9Px7LiXxwt40XWYdjDTH9OdAqxJ8/s400/DSCN4433.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517882973385744514" /></a>Tile floor on the kitchen and bath. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sarah thought it was ok (she's more of a modern girl) and she liked the free wifi on each floor - I was in my element and loved it all! I thoroughly recommend it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-68071673875079896772010-09-14T10:35:00.004-04:002010-09-14T11:22:00.112-04:00Studio Tour<div>Labour Day Monday I had a nice hour to myself and took myself to this...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AdY-bEZy6-iDS2F3IyaNelqkxu64l6T0ymuhcC_WIm-9nKvXxME4v39TGv-LMMrMaTDrPCOu45zIlYWMf4NH7qT-WIKWDxBDjjR7duxui-LmrS27R8LQ3wMW6DyPFoN3XuH1zOQ5ohg/s1600/DSCN4520.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1AdY-bEZy6-iDS2F3IyaNelqkxu64l6T0ymuhcC_WIm-9nKvXxME4v39TGv-LMMrMaTDrPCOu45zIlYWMf4NH7qT-WIKWDxBDjjR7duxui-LmrS27R8LQ3wMW6DyPFoN3XuH1zOQ5ohg/s400/DSCN4520.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516785907309022402" /></a>I loved the idea of it being a walking tour and all the artists were in one place and all the art looked cool too with a nice variety.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNiRTuvGbtgsZ3MnNdyh8JGdbPT431r9e5b8Ou7h7xDG8kmAwx0i4yVUdBF4gmqlvjw34BK8Ed5TkzHI0y90fptYxttATMOWBu9qkSjPLc06-5kVFnWOLaBh1T0N8Ef6h5fN2RFhfq4k/s1600/DSCN4521.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNiRTuvGbtgsZ3MnNdyh8JGdbPT431r9e5b8Ou7h7xDG8kmAwx0i4yVUdBF4gmqlvjw34BK8Ed5TkzHI0y90fptYxttATMOWBu9qkSjPLc06-5kVFnWOLaBh1T0N8Ef6h5fN2RFhfq4k/s400/DSCN4521.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516785892696525026" /></a>It was really cool! They had the booths all set up on walking paths in the woods and also music and food set up. </div><div><br /></div><div>I loved all kinds of things, but the painted chairs by <a href="http://ahinther.webs.com">Alice Hinther</a> were neat and she had all kinds of jewelry with vintage papers which is right up my alley.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJGZQl6JmG2cJVQhuV7PNhvvSh5wniLEHmx8wiyzmKITLlg8Bg9BsUby-SV9h97lygjBbNW8GdzcZqkwwCqOko6gC32ENFZqx44lKQ83vKQn1S5GNKwNdnYgpI_i1Q9ebJ034v4LKVtU/s1600/DSCN4522.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJGZQl6JmG2cJVQhuV7PNhvvSh5wniLEHmx8wiyzmKITLlg8Bg9BsUby-SV9h97lygjBbNW8GdzcZqkwwCqOko6gC32ENFZqx44lKQ83vKQn1S5GNKwNdnYgpI_i1Q9ebJ034v4LKVtU/s400/DSCN4522.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516783294087808834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgslSQT_JU0FZv92KDB1ELisvnlHR25p7pUk4C1FMPfwQCs8oKABLqo3z7RIBwdli48VtT7KRDBoa2xyjbHOD_zb4Pp1VCtlw0eOnUr__uDo2DqrXfNxTS2JKpPVIGKhaOFxwZaLVsDo/s1600/DSCN4523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgslSQT_JU0FZv92KDB1ELisvnlHR25p7pUk4C1FMPfwQCs8oKABLqo3z7RIBwdli48VtT7KRDBoa2xyjbHOD_zb4Pp1VCtlw0eOnUr__uDo2DqrXfNxTS2JKpPVIGKhaOFxwZaLVsDo/s400/DSCN4523.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516783288342091618" /></a>I also thought the rug hooking was really nice. She dies all her own wool and then cuts them and hooks them onto canvases of her own designs. Her name is Loretta Moore (no website)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLfRz6v_N0CjLVWETWax3ANJ2zM2wYK7lLJ6wJ-YILvr0M8twwTtThTpTiwTdNhKPj8dhLOgXtN_tWpB7PdxTe8KW_Dk1VbgJOVC-wWMdyQn3qWf3jGK7tU9_5H3idYtlX8M7WtysXmg/s1600/DSCN4524.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLfRz6v_N0CjLVWETWax3ANJ2zM2wYK7lLJ6wJ-YILvr0M8twwTtThTpTiwTdNhKPj8dhLOgXtN_tWpB7PdxTe8KW_Dk1VbgJOVC-wWMdyQn3qWf3jGK7tU9_5H3idYtlX8M7WtysXmg/s400/DSCN4524.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516783278148003298" /></a>And this guy blew me away! Jean Pierre Schoss had this giant moose made of recycled metal at the front gate and then tons of other things. I liked the metal flowers and all kinds of objects made of old propane and oil tanks and other metals. Check out his website <a href="http://www.dogbitesteel.com">here.</a></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPygj3XvF3Oojpc8TztFCLKcghSlCuq0FVtiR-_oETSiGxVx3YrRC2LNa1e6U6lC9j87c7LjCYmdyea0Tyruev9RLtKZHA0n1s1_zYYs6SFdKRER9R3SuGNP2IJ2oHYwWBlUoFoP6jlA/s1600/DSCN4525.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPygj3XvF3Oojpc8TztFCLKcghSlCuq0FVtiR-_oETSiGxVx3YrRC2LNa1e6U6lC9j87c7LjCYmdyea0Tyruev9RLtKZHA0n1s1_zYYs6SFdKRER9R3SuGNP2IJ2oHYwWBlUoFoP6jlA/s400/DSCN4525.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516783268989922690" /></a>There were also other metal ornaments, a knife maker - awesome! , jewelry, stained glass, carving, painting and stone sculpture. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwLmmSkqnTnYg5z6fVrqn4Vc8lBxAbzhwBrzoDpYbBGwzwy6X6jTWY7kEwZR1eP7PUAd0V-p2O0WH9aCSZISteSvSL9ahyphenhyphen8sd5HoCAEJ-m_QjNCjksMGd1FGXRH8YZ-xgf2wUy5GPFCU/s1600/DSCN4526.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwLmmSkqnTnYg5z6fVrqn4Vc8lBxAbzhwBrzoDpYbBGwzwy6X6jTWY7kEwZR1eP7PUAd0V-p2O0WH9aCSZISteSvSL9ahyphenhyphen8sd5HoCAEJ-m_QjNCjksMGd1FGXRH8YZ-xgf2wUy5GPFCU/s400/DSCN4526.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516783262222955986" /></a>I am definitely planning on going back next year when I have more time. Wonderful!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.sundancestudio.ca">Sundance Studio Tour</a></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-87284635942507891062010-09-10T11:16:00.002-04:002010-09-10T11:55:32.424-04:00Small glass bottles for sale<div>These have been in my stash for a long time and now that I am making my new art room, it's time for them to move on...</div><div><br /></div><div>14 vintage glass bottles with screw on lids that have felt powder, glitter and bronzing powders in them. All made by TEXSTYLE Art Co.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixaj51BNgX5ZdzJ2Sg9viH022Fl6LB_oa_5euZRCLgZ4Pz-El5yqE7VQ9uRIvSx1kJNHu5u7c38bujVs7k-A_31rAjkJCbdIDpUlIi-icn5De2z99ue9CdDNatpCaBCV6uHKw-gmqXbU/s1600/DSCN4498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixaj51BNgX5ZdzJ2Sg9viH022Fl6LB_oa_5euZRCLgZ4Pz-El5yqE7VQ9uRIvSx1kJNHu5u7c38bujVs7k-A_31rAjkJCbdIDpUlIi-icn5De2z99ue9CdDNatpCaBCV6uHKw-gmqXbU/s400/DSCN4498.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515305832725505762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG0IxbUxXvEm_tWXGmjiOTyCdMltEGahbByuxR3JKvHHgKFIURA0UCRJZkZx6O1vP8CoahWH4yIIw8hFo1AZbnGbvNrLZ6y-vHSAqMNWPOlKjBgTKaNUfy88_lUt5G89oPEo4xwrTlvM/s1600/DSCN4499.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG0IxbUxXvEm_tWXGmjiOTyCdMltEGahbByuxR3JKvHHgKFIURA0UCRJZkZx6O1vP8CoahWH4yIIw8hFo1AZbnGbvNrLZ6y-vHSAqMNWPOlKjBgTKaNUfy88_lUt5G89oPEo4xwrTlvM/s400/DSCN4499.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515305815875458706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PQqi70oH6EWaPd3hBnGIhworv4KLD_j7V0koeAsvXi9x0i84FJMMp5TS9pwJgPJFbSrCHsCQT_g2ziE-Ig8LAyySAvGptfdBQWXmUBfIV6UU0syXPc54ll4YnM1m0kw1n_Gi4TjMELU/s1600/DSCN4500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PQqi70oH6EWaPd3hBnGIhworv4KLD_j7V0koeAsvXi9x0i84FJMMp5TS9pwJgPJFbSrCHsCQT_g2ziE-Ig8LAyySAvGptfdBQWXmUBfIV6UU0syXPc54ll4YnM1m0kw1n_Gi4TjMELU/s400/DSCN4500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515305809676017890" /></a><br /><div>For more details see <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220666555820&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1154">here.</a></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-24213792588092333752010-09-09T10:43:00.002-04:002010-09-09T14:17:14.074-04:00Collage Board<div>Well Sarah(my daughter) is all settled in now in Residence in Nursing school! All of us are excited and a fun time for her.</div><div><br /></div><div>We took a lot of her stuff, but she left this corkboard she had covered in collage. Not enough room and concrete walls. :(</div><div><br /></div><div>This is made up of all things she cut out and made up.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrxOL-TLlDXA58VszlWcXOR2FJtee2MUA7lmu3ZT-7X18z2gRiRoHPjygDG91ldLFQLoHCG7CnVXII2y7HXQhU9lWU5ibh0_SDSvn86ztuaH6s6npy9pOw5nyvYXq2-GxtOQK-LbIlbU/s1600/DSCN4488.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrxOL-TLlDXA58VszlWcXOR2FJtee2MUA7lmu3ZT-7X18z2gRiRoHPjygDG91ldLFQLoHCG7CnVXII2y7HXQhU9lWU5ibh0_SDSvn86ztuaH6s6npy9pOw5nyvYXq2-GxtOQK-LbIlbU/s400/DSCN4488.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514973975468881570" /></a><br /><div>The bottom corner is the one I like....<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBhjeunpNXmB-H2Q9omHbb_e5cid2q-6Hm6dSbuKCLGQqKlcGC3MmSCG-pMhM0QCLoRrBYxMJyPMX2yDiobeumjWix9HTiIJTA8txvBZoHcwj81erqcUicAreLEsMlw2GbqPVX0SVrvY/s1600/DSCN4489.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBhjeunpNXmB-H2Q9omHbb_e5cid2q-6Hm6dSbuKCLGQqKlcGC3MmSCG-pMhM0QCLoRrBYxMJyPMX2yDiobeumjWix9HTiIJTA8txvBZoHcwj81erqcUicAreLEsMlw2GbqPVX0SVrvY/s400/DSCN4489.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514973967618641330" /></a><br /></div><div>Some sayings:</div><div><br /></div><div> First, you dream it. Then you do it.</div><div><br /></div><div> Be an original</div><div><br /></div><div> FUN FEARLESS FEMALE</div><div><br /></div><div> Attitude</div><div><br /></div><div> "I've got to be me"</div><div><br /></div><div> I'm hungry for change</div><div><br /></div><div> be SMART</div><div><br /></div><div> I want life to mean something </div><div> <br /><br /></div><div> There is no height restriction in breaking records - No minimum age for making millions</div><div><br /><br /> </div><div> That whole "everyones doing it" thing</div><div> when it comes to being a teenager</div><div> and getting high?</div><div> Just another stupid stereotype.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Good advice I think.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-44695905421106277372010-09-02T14:41:00.002-04:002010-09-02T15:10:20.914-04:00No impact man<div>NO Electricity, taxis, elevators, take-out food, tv and much more. </div><div><br /></div><div>A film on a families decision to give up making an impact for a year</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaCGzc6wnLNf75zkQeQnz0XxpmDyC3rZbAK2t1cira9RuHcIkCSCW1qP7u0G7UpB_hXK4bZEiqG3xOCKdnwXcFUXJKOjBQo02Reavt_Mlxvdo_bTx5XUKYnWQWUKG1JzrlyjhdzpJXik/s1600/DSCN4484.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaCGzc6wnLNf75zkQeQnz0XxpmDyC3rZbAK2t1cira9RuHcIkCSCW1qP7u0G7UpB_hXK4bZEiqG3xOCKdnwXcFUXJKOjBQo02Reavt_Mlxvdo_bTx5XUKYnWQWUKG1JzrlyjhdzpJXik/s400/DSCN4484.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512394504250269346" /></a><br /><br /><br />HIghly recommend it!Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-79511185652067116812010-08-27T10:00:00.003-04:002010-08-27T11:13:43.706-04:00RR Journal page<div>I got a nice surprise in the mail yesterday.. a round robin journal page swap I am in with the girls from <a href="http://www.teeshaslandofodd.com/artfest/classes.html">Artfest.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Jessica sent me this page for my journal which has the theme of dreams. It is 5x7. I love how she did the whole thing with flying and birds.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is one side,</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47hel6QH4uwM4k9-L8AXTehiacFglt9q8h49AxAV8byIKhhGc0CLaDpuKT8BACyLrWesTbLwOLBIQTGDTxVZ014ngd-WDc1z1muaAVh2LoN8yfCKpmbhp0W6CEsUYcla0PHsKsssdp_o/s1600/DSCN4450.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47hel6QH4uwM4k9-L8AXTehiacFglt9q8h49AxAV8byIKhhGc0CLaDpuKT8BACyLrWesTbLwOLBIQTGDTxVZ014ngd-WDc1z1muaAVh2LoN8yfCKpmbhp0W6CEsUYcla0PHsKsssdp_o/s400/DSCN4450.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510106480957374450" /></a>and the other....<div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQG4IggSscfTlp1lRFzGgF0GBEGMAfP9CgNq2u4DqM-HGQZ3Ys7dohyx_cd-jQwV_Oy-8OfutbZBjGRyeaZoW1hi8BADAae2FhK38emc3Rled-k0SjqZ8uwb-rVd9tEiK8fr-PGDHGxA/s1600/DSCN4451.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQG4IggSscfTlp1lRFzGgF0GBEGMAfP9CgNq2u4DqM-HGQZ3Ys7dohyx_cd-jQwV_Oy-8OfutbZBjGRyeaZoW1hi8BADAae2FhK38emc3Rled-k0SjqZ8uwb-rVd9tEiK8fr-PGDHGxA/s400/DSCN4451.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510106466114199618" /></a>I love it Jessica! She has also got featured for her journals on Mary Ann Moss's blog <a href="http://dispatchfromla.typepad.com/dispatch_from_la/2010/08/travel-journals-travel-shoes.html">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Check <a href="http://jessiestarling.blogspot.com">her</a> out!</div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729681459436189377.post-39693990705574159142010-08-08T13:05:00.003-04:002010-08-16T17:32:26.948-04:00Sunday Assignment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-KCd6Oe8-z-Q9yKAJgJDxy2NSl4Hs6aAFAqmYs3ahtS4C0ouXO6baOCXDMRoI8Vje8nV5owHULqz-FY3GXFOTmUgye5-2g-RSXGtGou2Sgkxyc_kjP5vRgeAu4sRbYBL705NDnPC-P0/s1600/DSCN4361.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-KCd6Oe8-z-Q9yKAJgJDxy2NSl4Hs6aAFAqmYs3ahtS4C0ouXO6baOCXDMRoI8Vje8nV5owHULqz-FY3GXFOTmUgye5-2g-RSXGtGou2Sgkxyc_kjP5vRgeAu4sRbYBL705NDnPC-P0/s400/DSCN4361.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503088279802798802" /></a>Please leave a comment saying what you "see"/ feel/ what this page means to you.<div><br /></div><div>Try not to read the previous comments so you don't get influenced...</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">EDIT: Thanks so much for all your comments! That was so neat to read all the different views. Just for you curious ones out there - what I intended with the page was showing all the boxes and labeling them - was of all the things that we "think" keep us from our dreams. We think we are too old, we think we don't have enough money, we can't because of the family or kids, because there's no TIME, or we are afraid etc. I'd like people to "get out of the boxes" and just go for your dreams. NO excuses.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cheryl Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18369655654277789488noreply@blogger.com17