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Self Portrait Tuesday

Self Portrait Tuesday

Well, I thought this was fitting of my first self portrait Tuesday for a LOT of reasons, I’m sitting here watching “Miami Ink” which is a show about a tattoo parlor in Miami, and I just read that Kath at Red Current was starting a new blog just for Self

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Will the organization ever stop?

Will the organization ever stop?

It’s been an interesting Sunday around here. We have been running ragged every day and so decided that this weekend was MAJOR slow down weekend. The kids are watching movies and a heap of “Bananas In Pajamas” videos (those of you in Australia will probably know these) and hanging out.

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Moving in to Flickr

I’ve had a webshots account for a long time, and I’m finally getting around to making the move to Flickr. I feel so “behind”! LOL! However, as I’m moving in I find two new groups I have to be part of….the vintage Apron group and Ward-o-matic’s The Retro Kid group

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Bags of Fun Challenge

Bags of Fun Challenge

Like I needed a new project …but I can never turn down something fun. The jean challenge looked so cool I had to try it.This is my first photo:I ran across these embellishments…the ribbon had the turqoise and little beads on it…and I thought it complimented the 80’s stone washed

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Back to school, new schedules and Rex’s new blog!

Back to school, new schedules and Rex’s new blog!

I have been absolutely slack about blogging, but what a week! I’m finishing up 2 websites, and Missy C started her “big school”! It’s ECE (Early Childhood Education…aka Pre-K) but we’re not “allowed” to call it preschool – this is her “BIG school”. So obviously Missy C is really excited!

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Fairy goddess mothers quilt

Fairy goddess mothers quilt

I’ve been waiting for all the correct permissions (the future owner and the creator of the “fairy pattern – HI Linda and Tina!) So, here’s my idea for the “bride’s quilt”…the gal in the neighborhood who wants to do something with the “dress she never wore” (it was ruined by

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What a week! New UFO’s on the horizon

What a week! New UFO’s on the horizon

I know a week is crazy when it takes me 2 days to finish a post like this. Well such is the life of a Mother with 2 little kids, but this week kept me busy – with the kids and most of it was them getting into trouble. No

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A little lesson in needleturn applique

A little lesson in needleturn applique

My father in-law pointed out that it’s been 4 days since I blogged!! I’m afraid today maybe a long multiple-entry day (Peter check my other blog too!). I was planning this entry last weekend, when I was actively working on Missy C’s kitty cat quilt. I finally got my camera

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Elizabeth Johnson Artglass – Berries galore!

Elizabeth Johnson Artglass – Berries galore!

I was sorting through old paperwork in my office this morning and ran across a card for Elizabeth Johnson Artglass – I met her at the last Bead show here in town and aside from being local (she’s from Boulder Colorado), you have GOT to see her gooseberries! Her items

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