girl gone thread wild

Welcome to the world, lil one..

2009-12-13T12:10:00.003-06:00

Dear baby Christian,

You haven't met me yet, but I'm beyond thrilled that you are here!

Beyond the odds, you are here.

In answer to our prayers, you are here.

To bring us joy & happiness, you are here.

As auntie & uncle, we will be here if ever you need us.

We look forward to meeting you,

to shower you with hugs & kisses,

and to spoil you with everything we can!

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We love you!

xo, auntie Monica & uncle Jeff

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Born: December 5, 2009

7:09 pm

8 lbs, 3 oz

My First Zine..

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12/6: zines are flying out this Monday to those whose

boxes have arrived, I love everything and

can't wait to use it in future art projs,

thank you for playing!

11/21: now on My Etsy, thank you for looking!

11/20 Update: All 20 slots are filled up.. thank you so much

for making this such a fun fun trade! xo, m. :)

Inspired by a tutorial and swap

by fabric goddess, Alma Stoller.

My zine touches on the issue of

TRASH ART.

26 pages

Discussions inside inspire:

turning trash into treasure

stitchable flowers

old dolls, new dolls

digging up dirt

my favorite finds

rinse recycle reuse

freebies

For fun,

I'm making 20 available

through TRADE only.

(trade value is estimated at $20-$25)

Just SEND ME YOUR ART TRASH,

rummage through your art project

LEFTOVERS to include

(but not limited to any of the following):

fabric, embroidery floss, yo yo's, crochet flowers, buttons, clay face cabochons, beads, metal tins, ephemera (old photographs, handwritten letters, note cards, etc), broken jewelry, collage elements (scrapbooking/handmade paper, paper flowers), sequins, found objects, yarn, rubber stamps, postage stamps, stamp pads, stamped images, tags, ink, glitter, dyes, glass bottle(s), mosaic tiles, tin scraps, and more!

GET CREATIVE

If you're like me,

you have a PILE

of ..s-t-u-f-f ..you've

been meaning

to toss out.

This trade is EASY.

And you only have to send what

YOU DON'T WANT OR USE ANYMORE.

Email me at mlmagness at aol dot com

to get in on the swap.

Mail your trade to:

Monica Magness

PO Box 2206

Madison, AL 35758

by Jan 20, 2010.

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spots open,

0 spots left!

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This trade is pure fun~ No rules, No money exchanged.

With the holidays coming, we could all use a lil time to PLAY.

As soon as your trade is r'cvd, I'll put your zine in the mail. Thanks for playing!

Celebrating LIFE, love, and Happiness!

2009-10-16T11:17:00.016-05:00

10/27: I've gotten several emails that art is sent, received or on its way! Also, I've had two emails letting me know that my winners notification email hasn't been received, so if you did not get my note please write me as it could be that the email address I have on file for you has changed. Thanks!

10/23 Update: Our special care package to Susan G Komen is shipped off TODAY! YAY!

10/19 Update: Please note that all of the winners addresses have been emailed out solely to the artist for the mailing out of art, if you have art listed as a prize below be sure to watch your inbox for the subject line "We have a winner!" Thank you for mailing out their gifts within the next 2 weeks, art on!

Prize #1:

-The Pink Artist Quilt

Congratulations to Linda Richter,

she is the lucky winner of the pink artist quilt!
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Prize #2: Clay Face Cabochons by Linsart Creations in Clay
The drawing winner is:
C.L. Parry
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Prize #3 & #4: One of Two $50 gift certificates to Running with Scissors Studio,

please be sure to visit their blog at: Running With Scissors Studio The Blog

The drawing winners are:

Prize #3 Stephanie Rodrigvitz
Prize #4: Grace Danel
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Prize #5: Art Quilt by Janet McElroy of blog, jans musing

The drawing winner is:

Mo Wassell
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Prize #6: May Queen Goddess Art Doll &

Canvas by Melissa at art blog, Ardea's Nest

The drawing winner is:

C.L. Parry
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Prize #7: Good News Doll by Suze Perrott

of art blog, pink crayon studio

The drawing winner is:

Susan Elliott

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Prize #8: Wonderland 12x12 Canvas by

Holly Stinnett of art blog, Holly Loves Art

The drawing winner is:

Laura Townsend
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Prize #9: Beaded Art Doll by Dot Lewallen of

speediebeadie.com and art blog, SpeedieBeadie

The drawing winner is:

Thearica Burroughs
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Prize #10 & #11: Piano Hinge Art Book ONE &

TWO by Karla Rosendall of art blog, Day Dream Studios

The drawing winners are:

Prize #10 winner is: Mary Segura
Prize #11 winner is: Judy Keefe

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Prize #12: Needlebook by Sue of art blog, From the Magpie's Nest

The drawing winner is:

Renee Stien
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Prize #13: Victorian Goddess Cuff Bracelet by Heather Goheen

of Heather's Haven and heathershaven

The drawing winner is:

Mo Wassell

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Prize #14: Table Topper by Carol Gomer of Heirlooms For You and Heirloomsforyou

The drawing winner is:

Debi Minter

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Prize #15: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas, a collaboration of artist works currently seen in July/Aug issue of Somerset Studio. Meet the art sisters at: Pam Carriker, Jodi Ohl, Glenda Bailey, Denise Hayden, Kathy Maximo, Alisa Norndholt-Dean, Nancy Lefko, and Kim Geiser. You can find Pam's blog post about the project here, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas.

The drawing winner is:

Caroline Moeller

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Prize #16: Beaded Bracelet by Grace Danel of art blog, GraceBeading.

You can find her blog post about her piece here.

The drawing winner is:

Mary Segura

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Prize #17: Altered Tin Doll by Becky Bunn of art blog, HEART IN MY HAND.

The drawing winner is:

Stephanie Rodrigvitz

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Prize #18: Keeping House: A Madame President Mystery! by Denise Tucker

of art blog, House Mysteries. You can learn more about her art & writings here.

The drawing winner is:

Holly Stinnett

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Prize #19: Artist Trading Block by Patty Szymkowicz of art blog, Magpie’s Nest.

The drawing winner is:

Patti Gramza

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Prize #20: Winged Heart by Rebecca of art blog, recuerda mi corazon.
The drawing winner is:

Laura Townsend

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Prize #21: Boobie Pins by Georgina from art blog,

La Llorona Arts and barrobabe.

The drawing winner is:

Sue Cook

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Prize #22: Clay Art Doll by Belinda Richardson of art blog, Metallic dreams.

The drawing winner is:

Dot Lewallen

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Prize #23: Seana Art Doll by Barbara Vanselow of Lacy Dolls.

The drawing winner is:

Judy Keefe

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Prize #24: Art Necklace & Tag Art by Tim Holtz of art blog, Tim Holtz.

The drawing winner is:

Sandy Gordon

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Prize #25: Pink Art by Stephanie Hilvitz of art blog, Rodrigvitz Style.

The drawing winner is:

Lisa Rauch

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Prize #26: Oriental Bowl by Maggie Robinson

of art blog, MAGPIE'S COLLECTABLES.

The drawing winner is:

Debi Minter

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Prize #27: Beaded Art Necklace by Carol DeLater

of art blog, Beads and Birds.

The drawing winner is:
.Cynthia Bicker

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Prize #28: Pink Dried Rose Inspiration Watercolor by Karen Harvey Cox

of art blog, A SCRAPBOOK OF INSPIRATION and karenharveycox.

The drawing winner is:

Carol Hogeboom

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.Prize #29: Textile Art Piece by Kate of art blog, this disordered life.

The drawing winner is:

Grace Danel

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.Prize #30: "Sailing Thorugh It" by Nikki Lee Anne Ghilain of, Sun Soul Art Thoughts.

The drawing winner is:

Marilyn Butler

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Prize #31: Bronze Stone Necklace by Susan Feldkamp of art blog,

Night Beader at Large and beady sites, Beaded Art Dolls and Bead Dreamz.

The drawing winner is:

Sandy Gordon

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Prizes #32 & #33: Pink Journal and Humbag with Scissor Fob Doll

& Scissors by Cynthia Bicker of art blog, The Wingedneedle's Nest.

The drawing winners are:

Prize #32: Laura Krasinski

Prize #33: Freda Butler

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.Prize #34: Art Quilt with altered Pink Bra by Cathy Mendola

of art blog, Reflections of a Ramblin' Girl.

The drawing winner is:

Cynthia Bicker

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Prize #35: The Stitchers Treasure Nest by Susan Elliott

of art sites, Plays With Needles and Plays With Needles' on flickr.

The drawing winner is:

Jen Aburrow.

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Prize #36: Daisy Art Doll by Cinda Rae Oliverio

of art blog, Turquoise CRO Thyme.

The drawing winner is:

Christine McConnell

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Prize #37: "Hope" Collaboration by Oh So Charming Group of artists,

Deb Bentley, Jan Hamill, Rachel McCorkle, Sandy Firestone,

Suzanne Rife, and Dawn Sellers of art blog, Oh So Charming.

The drawing winner is:
Lisa Rauch

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Prize #38: "Think Pink," by Dawn Sellers of art blog,

windows to *ME* and Belle Epoque Designs.

The drawing winner is:

Jaquelin Cook

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Prize #39: "Hope Grows," by Doris Arndt of art world,

Phantom Whispers and Doris Arndt and Phantom Whispers on etsy.

The drawing winner is:

Pinkbirdgirl's Flamingo Studio

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Prize #40: Banner Art by Deb of art blog, Katura Greetings.

The drawing winner is:

Elizabeth Woodford

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Prize #41: "Tribute" Altered Tin by Michelle Walker of art blog, 3rd Eye Muse.

The drawing winner is:

Patty Szymkowicz
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Prize #42: Cuff by Penny of art blog, pennys art room blog.

The drawing winner is:

Carol Hogeboom

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.Prize #43: Enameled Turquoise Heart Necklace by Cheryl Strait

of art worlds, Cheryl's shoppe, CherylStrait on Etsy, and Cheryl Strait Blog.

The drawing winner is:
Dot Lewallen

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Prize #44: "Reflection," a hand painted wooden mirror by

Angie Hutcherson of art world, The Painted Boutique

and www.thepaintedboutique@etsy.com.

The drawing winner is:

Sue Cook

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Prize #45: PINK Bracelet Angel Framed by Kathryn

of KV Designs, KV Creative Designs, KVDesigns, and
kvcreativedesigns.

The drawing winner is:

Renee Stein

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Prize #46: Quilted Table Topper by Dotti Cullen of art blog, Pieceful Musings.

The drawing winner is:

Christine McConnell

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Prize #47: Beaded Brooch by Lisa of art blog, Pursuing Art...Life and Dreams!.

The drawing winner is:

Caroline Moeller

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Prize #48: "Josephine" Collage by LuLu of art blog, my muse.

The drawing winner is:

Freda Butler

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Prize #49: Art Apron by Deb Taylor of art blog,

what's deb doing? , and Deb Did It's Photostream.

The drawing winner is:

Danny B Ghilain

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Prize #50: Heart Quiltie by Elizabeth of art blog, Elizabeth Creates.

The drawing winner is:

Susan Schwake-Larochelle

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Prize #51: Avodah Art Doll by Debi Minter of art blog, WITH HEART WIDE OPEN.

The drawing winner is:

Gale Michel

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.Prize # 52: Pretty in Pink Collage by Marsha of

TumblefishStudios, Tumble Fish Studio.

The drawing winner is:

Kathy Nida

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Prize #53: Pink Artist Heart Triptych ATC by Rebecca Laslie.

The drawing winner is:

Mary Ybarra

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Prize #54: Bracelet by Sharon of livewire jewelry.

The drawing winner is:

Marsha Jorgensen

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.Prize #55: Mixed Media Affirmation brooch by Stephanie,

"Queen of Dreamsz" of art blog, dream kingdom designs.

The drawing winner is:

Pinkbirdgirl's Flamingo Studio

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Prize #56: Necklace by Gretchen Coats of art blog libeado.

The drawing winner is:

Concetta Williams

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Prize #57a: Mixed Media Collage by Dolores Salazar,

you can find her on flickr & swapbot as user id eonsmomma.

The drawing winner is:

Jaquelin Cook

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Prize # 57b: Calypso Summer Bracelet by

K.P. Vorenberg of art blog, Artful Muse.

The drawing winner is:

Laurie Jamieson

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Prize #58: Leticia Leaf Walker by Joyce Compton

of art blog, Dooflinky Dolls & Designs.

The drawing winner is:

Dotti Cullen

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Prize #59: Keepsake Box by Gemma Manzo

of art blog, gemmashouse.

The drawing winner is:

Mary Ybarra

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Prize #60: "Yes, Edith" Art Choker by Brenda Wampler

of art blog, Memories & Treasures.

The drawing winner is:

Sharon Borsavage

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.Prize #61: Art Necklace by Laura Krasinski

of art blog, Art and Life with Laura.

The drawing winner is:

Jo Newsham

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Prize #62: Original Painting on Paper & Soulcraft Issue

#4 by Alma Stoller of art blog, Alma Stoller.

The drawing winner is:

Sue Brown

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Prize #63: Red Cedar Bowl by Thearica Burroughs

of art blog, PigTales & Quilts

The drawing winner is:

Susan Elliott

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Special thank you

to everyone who has

entered our drawing,

as mentioned before-

we are all WINNERS!

So, if you don't see your name listed above,

please watch your mail for a

little art treat to arrive in HOLIDAY style

as our way to say thanks for joining our team!

Thank you so much for donating art & funds to The Pink Artist fundraiser,

every bit helps and you all did amazing jobs to kick this bonus round off for 2009!

Thanks also to ART TEA LIFE and Rebecca Laslie for creating our art buttons & flyer!

I hope our efforts lead YOU to begin a new project in 2010 to help aid the fight against cancer, whether it be art you sell on eBay or in a raffle of your design. I cannot tell what the future will hold for us pink artists, but I do know that many friendships have been made these past two years and we'll treasure those moments- each and every one! I will continue to use my art skills to assist in the fight for Susan G Komen, I look forward to the journey that life will dish out. May your travels take you on a path to new discoveries, let's look forward to a life CURED of breast cancer and the blessings each day has to offer! xoxo

Fab-YOU-licious!

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The Prize Wheel continues:.

Prize #34: Art Quilt with altered Pink Bra by

Cathy Mendola of art blog, Reflections of a Ramblin' Girl.

xoxo

Prize #38: "Think Pink," by Dawn Sellers of art blog,

windows to *ME* and Belle Epoque Designs.

xoxo

Prize #49: Art Apron by Deb Taylor

of art blog, what's deb doing? ,

and Deb Did It's Photostream.

xoxo

Prize #12: Needlebook by Sue of art blog, From the Magpie's Nest.

xoxo
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Prize #21: Boobie Pins by Georgina of art blog,

La Llorona Arts and barrobabe.

xoxo
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Prize #29: Textile Art Piece by Kate of art blog, this disordered life.

xoxo

Prize #42: Cuff by Penny of art blog, pennys art room blog.

xoxo

Prize #46: Quilted Table Topper by Dotti Cullen

of art blog, Pieceful Musings.

xoxo

.Prize #35: The Stitchers Treasure Nest by Susan Elliott
of art sites, Plays With Needles and Plays With Needles' on flickr.

xoxo

Prize #50: Heart Quiltie by Elizabeth
of art blog, Elizabeth Creates.

xoxo

Prize #26: Oriental Bowl by Maggie Robinson

of art blog, MAGPIE'S COLLECTABLES.

xoxo

Prize #14: Table Topper by Carol Gomer of

Heirlooms For You and Heirloomsforyou.

xoxo
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Prize #5: Art Quilt by Janet McElroy of blog, jans musing.

xoxo

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Prize #40: Banner Art by Deb of art blog,

Katura Greetings.

xoxo

Prize #62: Original Painting on Paper & Soulcraft Issue #4

by Alma Stoller of art blog, Alma Stoller.

xoxo

Prize #1:

-The Pink Artist Quilt
The Pink Artist Quilt 2009 Photos are here!

To visit the individual artist's blocks, please go here

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Come meet the Block Artists:

girl gone thread wild

Pursuing art..life and dreams!

Rebecca Laslie

Ro Bruhn

Running with scissors

Tinas space

Writing from Life

There are just a few days left to get in on our drawing

to raise funds for Susan G Komen.

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Please visit these links to check out the 60+ prizes up close:

Bead Artists

Doll Artists

Collage & Mixed Media

Thank you!

Anyone can enter, regardless of whether you have donated art or not. Let's all get involved and help beat breast cancer.

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All of the info can be found here.

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue..

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Collage & Mixed Media Artists are helping Fight Breast Cancer too.

. If you've been following my posts lately,

we've been shining the SPOTLIGHT on those artists

who have answered the call to create ART for our pink party fundraiser.

.(shown in no particular order)

Prize #8: Wonderland 12x12 Canvas by

Holly Stinnett of art blog, Holly Loves Art.

xoxo

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Prize #25: Pink Art by Stephanie Hilvitz of art blog, Rodrigvitz Style.

xoxo
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Prize #20: Winged Heart by Rebecca of art blog, recuerda mi corazon.

xoxo.

Prize #15: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas,

a collaboration of artist works currently seen in

July/Aug issue of Somerset Studio.

Meet the art sisters at: Pam Carriker, Jodi Ohl,

Glenda Bailey, Denise Hayden, Kathy Maximo,

Alisa Norndholt-Dean, Nancy Lefko, and Kim Geiser.

You can find Pam's blog post about the project here,

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas.

xoxo

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Prize #19: Artist Trading Block by Patty Szymkowicz of art blog, Magpie’s Nest.

xoxo
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Prize #28: Pink Dried Rose Inspiration Watercolor by

Karen Harvey Cox of art blog, A SCRAPBOOK OF INSPIRATION

and karenharveycox.

xoxo
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Prize #30: "Sailing Thorugh It" by Nikki Lee Anne Ghilain

of, Sun Soul Art Thoughts.

xoxo

Prize #39: "Hope Grows," by Doris Arndt of art world,

Phantom Whispers and Doris Arndt and Phantom Whispers on etsy.

xoxo
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Prize #37: "Hope" Collaboration by Oh So Charming Group of artists,

Deb Bentley, Jan Hamill, Rachel McCorkle, Sandy Firestone,

Suzanne Rife, and Dawn Sellers of art blog, Oh So Charming.

xoxo

Prize # 52: Pretty in Pink Collage by Marsha of TumblefishStudios, Tumble Fish Studio.

xoxo

Prize #48: "Josephine" Collage by LuLu of art blog, my muse.

xoxo
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Prize #59: Keepsake Box by Gemma Manzo

of art blog, gemmashouse.

xoxo
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Prize #57: Mixed Media Collage by Dolores Salazar,

you can find her on flickr & swapbot as user id eonsmomma.

xoxo
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Prize #10 & #11: Piano Hinge Art Book ONE & TWO

by Karla Rosendall of art blog, Day Dream Studios.

xoxo
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Prize #41: "Tribute" Altered Tin by Michelle Walker

of art blog, 3rd Eye Muse.

xoxo

Prize #44: "Reflection," a hand painted wooden mirror

by Angie Hutcherson of art world, The Painted Boutique

and www.thepaintedboutique@etsy.com.

xoxo
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Prize #32 Pink Journal by Cynthia Bicker

of art blog, The Wingedneedle's Nest.

xoxo

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Prize #53: Pink Artist Heart Triptych ATC by Rebecca Laslie.

xoxo
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Prize #24: Art Necklace & Tag Art by Tim Holtz of art blog, Tim Holtz.
xoxo
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Prize #63: Red Cedar Bowl by Thearica Burroughs of art blog, PigTales & Quilts.

And let us not forget the creative mind of Denise Tucker:
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Prize #18: Keeping House: A Madame President Mystery!

by Denise Tucker of art blog, House Mysteries.

You can learn more about her art & writings here.

xoxo

We are in the final days of our fundraiser to help raise research funds for Susan G Komen and the battle against breast cancer with just one week and a day left until the very end. The Winners names will be posted on my blog on October 16th, 2009. If you are interested in helping the cause, please locate our flyer here for all of the details. Be sure to tell someone you know about our project and please stop by the artist links above to say a cheery hello! Happy day to you! :)

Doll Artists show off their inner STUFFins,

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For the Fight Against breast cancer.
Below you will find the sweet softies,

"the very special dolls"

who are coming together

to help beat cancer.

(in no particular order)

Prize #36: Daisy Art Doll by Cinda Rae Oliverio

of art blog, Turquoise CRO Thyme.

xoxo

Prize #33: Humbag with Scissor Fob Doll & Scissors

by Cynthia Bicker of art blog, The Wingedneedle's Nest.

xoxo
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Prize #6: May Queen Goddess Art Doll & Canvas

by Melissa at art blog, Ardea's Nest.

xoxo
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Prize #58: Leticia Leaf Walker by Joyce Compton

of art blog, Dooflinky Dolls & Designs.

xoxo
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Prize #7: Good News Doll by

Suze Perrott of art blog, pink crayon studio.

xoxo

...

Prize #23: Seana Art Doll by

Barbara Vanselow of Lacy Dolls.

xoxo

Prize #22: Clay Art Doll by Belinda Richardson of art blog, Metallic dreams.
xoxo

Prize #51: Avodah Art Doll by Debi Minter of art blog, WITH HEART WIDE OPEN.

xoxo

Prize #17: Altered Tin Doll by Becky Bunn of art blog, HEART IN MY HAND.

xoxo
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Prize #9: Beaded Art Doll by Dot Lewallen of speediebeadie.com and

art blog, SpeedieBeadie.

xoxo

And let's not forget those two amazing artist prizes-

two artists came forth to offer up a prize that will certainly continue

YOU on the path towards MAKING MORE DOLLS and Quilts..

Prize #2: Clay Face Cabochons by Linsart Creations in Clay.
xoxo

And a gift certificate for a $50 shopping spree:

Prizes #3 & #4: One of Two $50 gift certificates to Running with Scissors Studio,

please be sure to visit their blog at: Running With Scissors Studio The Blog.

It's not too late to enter our drawing!

Please stop here for more info.

The last day to enter in our drawing is midnight October 15, 2009.

Bead Me Up, Scotty!

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Sweet Bead Dreams and other Queenly Jewels follow..

(in no particular order)
Prize #47: Beaded Brooch by Lisa of art blog,

Pursuing Art...Life and Dreams!.

xoxo

Prize #56: Necklace by Gretchen Coats of art blog libeado.

xoxo

Prize # 57: Calypso Summer Bracelet by
K.P. Vorenberg of art blog, Artful Muse.
xoxo
.

Prize #60: "Yes, Edith" Art Choker by Brenda Wampler

of art blog, Memories & Treasures.

xoxo

Prize #45: PINK Bracelet Angel Framed by Kathryn of KV Designs,

KV Creative Designs, KVDesigns, and
kvcreativedesigns.

xoxo
.

Prize #61: Art Necklace by Laura Krasinski

of art blog, Art and Life with Laura.
xoxo

Prize #9: Beaded Art Doll by Dot Lewallen
of speediebeadie.com and

art blog, SpeedieBeadie

xoxo
.
Prize #16: Beaded Bracelet by Grace Danel of art blog, GraceBeading.

You can find her blog post about her piece here.

xoxo
.
Prize #27: Beaded Art Necklace by
Carol DeLater of art blog, Beads and Birds.
xoxo
.

Prize #13: Victorian Goddess Cuff Bracelet by Heather Goheen

of Heather's Haven and heathershaven

xoxo

Prize #31: Bronze Stone Necklace by Susan Feldkamp

of art blog, Night Beader at Large and beady sites,

Beaded Art Dolls and Bead Dreamz.

xoxo

Prize #43: Enameled Turquoise Heart Necklace

by Cheryl Strait of art worlds, Cheryl's shoppe,

CherylStrait on Etsy, and Cheryl Strait Blog.

xoxo

.
Prize #54: Bracelet by Sharon of livewire jewelry.

xoxo
.

Prize #55: Mixed Media Affirmation brooch by

Stephanie, "Queen of Dreamsz"

of art blog, dream kingdom designs.

xoxo.
.
What girl doesn't like a good treasure hunt?

Continue on your path here to visit the many, many artists

leading the way to HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER.

~ YJoin us as we welcome October Y ~

We're on countdown now with just 15 days left

of our art drawing to raise research funds for Susan G Komen.

In need of the details?

The treasure map can be dug up here.

Happy travels!

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And please be sure to stop by the artist's blogs above,

I'm sure they'd love it if you dropped in for a visit!

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Need to reach me? You can find my email link under my profile to the right of my blog. Thanks!

Hard not to believe..

2009-09-30T09:33:00.001-05:00

Spirits of the forest.

Jeff & I recently took these photos

in the woods nearby after nearly

12 days of straight rain.

Discovering over 30 types of mushrooms

during one walk,

we couldn't help but wonder?

What other alien plant life would we uncover

if we just took the time to look?

Here's to the hunt for the unusual.

. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

We hope your day springs up something fantastically ODD too!

10 Things I LOVE.. .

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1. A colour-FULL World

2. The rich hue of Amethyst

3. Architectural Lines

4. TEXTURE

5. The Winding Road

6. Spur of the moment

7. Getting lost in A-R-T

8. Finding color, Removing Color
.

9. Replacing Color

10. Giving away art collage images

These images were taken by Jeff Magness and are FREE to use for personal use only.. to grow INSPIRED by! to Collage on! and to Create journal pages with! Jeff has graciously granted ME permission to pass these along to you (yay Jeff). Please respect the rights of the photographer and do not resale these images in collage sheets, BUT absolutely feel free to sell the art you've created. May these photos send you on a creative journey and blossom your WORLD into a MILLION beautiful pieces.

Art on!

A return to much simpler times..

2009-09-22T15:03:00.000-05:00

I've been creating small bits

of TREASURES

for friends,

without WANT of anything in exchange.

All packaged up,

READY TO SHIP OUT

today.

Randomly chosen

addresses.

GIFTS.

To you ..

from me. for your humor..

and candor..
for BEING you.

YOU DO THAT SEW WELL.

I've noticed.

I laughed.

And grew spellbound.

By you.

I did so.

BUT, I only have so many stamps.

And I PROMISE the next post will be another GIFT

to those of you who may not r'cve a letter in the mail.

XOXO

KEEP BEING YOU!

We LOVE you!

Out from under the rock.. (a blog post pile-up):

2009-09-18T14:34:00.001-05:00

Honey, I'm BACK!

I told myself, "No Excuses."

But, sometimes LIFE just happens

and it takes us away from the things we desire most.

*~BUT HERE I AM NOW~*

I'm puttin' my feet up and jus' saying

how I've missed YOUuus toos d'rlings.

(smile)
.

Thank you for the EMAILS my friends,

I'm working on getting MINE back to you~!
.

With the BUSY DAYS I've faced comes also

some very VERY GOOD NEWS

and GIRL let me tell you..

you are going to love this!!!
.

Hold on.. I'm not quite ready to get to that just yet (tease)...

Can I hold your attention just a tad smidge longer?
FYI.. I've been HOGGING an important RR
~round robin~ package
(and the bookish queen too)!!!
So, between the worry and the wart
(is Halloween really coming up this quickly??),
I've MADE these 2 projects a PRIORITY..
I'm only going to show "sneak-peeks"
because I heard from a lil birdy that the QUEEN BEE
is s'posed to be at the address I'm mailing these to SOON-
so ladies, both boxes are being mailed out tomorrow I SWEAR...
On another note, I finished reading The Help this week.. .
.
this is one fabulous READ sister,
.I loved it just as you said I would!

in fact, you will be happy to know

THE BOOKISH QUEEN,
obtained HER HEAD

during that read.

See, look how smart she looks NOW.

That Brainiac!

And the journal..

(disorderly chaos)

Almost ALL caught up.

(and btw, I left the journal covers unfinished so the next gal(s) can add their special touches)

This leads me to the NEWS I have to share..

Ready for this?

I heard back from Stampington & Company this week

about our project, A*DRESS*ing The Situation
.

AND WE'RE IN!!!

We're reaching our GOAL to get the word out.

An article about our project will be in a future Somerset Studio & Art Quilting Studio issue..

CONGRATS artists for creating this opportunity to SHARE THE SPIRIT of the Women of Juarez.. let's be very proud of our accomplishment! If I could HUG you through your computer I would!!

YTHANK YOUY
(dates of issues aren't yet known, I'll pass along this info once it is discovered)

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Did you think this post was done yet?

Almost.

I've been pinned to the making of ATCs.

Here I used collage sheets from Rebecca Laslie,

and paint papers by Ro Bruhn.

And lastly.

I'm mailing these out to a couple friends in the hopes

I GET ONE ATC back (I love r'cving mail & to have treasures made by friends,

well.. THIS REALLY MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER).

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With a happy mouth full of candy corns I murmur,

"Have a beautiful weekend." :)

~Tea with Miss Savannah Terry~

2009-08-27T10:01:00.001-05:00

The time was hot summer 1970s.

Chores of the woman folk weren't in high fashion exactly.

Suds in buckets

.
were replaced with heartfelt dreaming,

jus' what lay beyond that rickety fence?

Time ticked on.
.
The stove whistles its high pitched hello. ..

.. for a 7th grade teacher,

time was WHAT REALLY MATTERED.

Terry chose not to marry.

Opting instead to pursue her love of writing.

.And reading.

"The New Moon on the 2nd could inspire a journey; if you do go, be sure you

do not leave behind some unfinished business."

Terry passed away 2 years ago.
Who was Terry really?

I'm still trying to f'gure that out.

Would she mind that a man found her stash,

a life left behind.. a house destined to be burned to the

ground.. for the land?

Any day now.

Letters tucked away inside.

It makes my heart happy to know I can

extend HER LIFE through art.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .

(NOTE: Guys, I'm forced to turn my comments OFF thanks to "anonymous" who has left 350+ comments dating back to LAST YEAR.. after FOUR targets of the Trojan Virus on my PC and now this, I'm sorry to say I must go no comments for an undetermined period of time (hey I need my PC). Please know all FRIENDS are welcome to contact me via my email addy at any time. Thanks! Sorry for the inconvenience.)

ATC.. MIA, TLC & FYI!

2009-08-17T09:43:00.000-05:00

Been holding on..

TO SUMMER.

FLIRTATIONS

with flowers,

my MAN,

and jus'

singing OUR song,

TAKING ADVANTAGE

of every whisper & chirp around us..

Having myself

a Colorful Adventure

with gaby too.

(ATC treats from Germany sitting with ATCs gathered from friends across the land)

Basking in the Summer HEAT.

It's all a BLUR.
Really.

It doesn't even matter that my PC is wigging out on me today either.

Maybe it's still on Summer vaca? hmm.

. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
But, while I try and FIX this issue,

maybe you'd like to drop in

and see what else has blossomed

in the past week too??

The Pink Artist Drawing Begins & The Art Quilt revealed!

2009-07-31T07:17:00.000-05:00

Edited 8/3/09: Absolutely, take what photos you need of the quilt WITH MY PERMISSION to advertise on your own blogs.. this is a unified mission to help fight breast cancer, YOU are invited to help spread the word whether you contributed a block or gift to the pink prize wheel or not.. SPREAD THE NEWS about our drawing!!! We can't do this without you!!

Hellooooo Pinkers!

.Today we are WRAPPED in l-o-v-e,

as TODAY is the start of our art drawing to

FIGHT BREAST CAncer..

we're armed and ready,

armed with our heARTs & Souls!

.Are you ready to CELEBRATE?

.I've been doin' a lil stitching.
.

Gather round,

rekindle with old & new friends,

as we begin again our mission

to do some GOOD!

Two years.

We have been walking this path

for two whole years.

As I sit & ponder our past, present, & future

I can't help but SMILE BIG!

YOU MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

pink artists!

You give COURAGE and STRENGTH!

Finishing what we started.

24 artist friends came back to

create what we've come to know

as block art..

Come meet the Block Artists:

girl gone thread wild

Pursuing art..life and dreams!

Rebecca Laslie

Ro Bruhn

Running with scissors

Tinas space

Writing from Life

.Thanks to bloggers, we ARE HERE.

Blogging has opened up our world connecting us by threads!

It is due to the blog world that we grew in numbers,

welcoming in FRIENDS who have joined us-

have a look at the The Prize Wheel,

Take a bow pink ladies! As "queens" of MAKING CHANGE,

you have HELPED make this FUNDRAISER possibile!

That said, we have arrived at the moment we've all been waiting for...

(drumroll please)

THE PINK ARTIST QUILT is ready to be revealed!!

Run, don't walk..

GO HERE.

As I go now to print out my stack of flyers

to pass along to neighbors & strangers on the street,

I MUST SAY

before I do..

THANK YOU

.for trusting me to head this project,

for supporting me as I disregard sleep

to get our quilt finished on time.

THANK YOU

for being there

as we GREW,

joined forces,

and GAVE BACK

to a community

who NEEDS it.

THANK YOU

for having patience

as I pack my belongings

to move into my new house!

THANK YOU

for being YOU.

Oh, and THERE IS NO SUCH THING

as being late when it comes to offering up YOUR GIFT

to the pink prize wheel.. if you feel "lead" to do so,

whip up something QUICK, give from YOUR heart,

and we'll be happy to accept it & YOU with open arms.

Now, I better go get this posted.

I have a feeling a few of you are getting as antsy

as I am to get this party started!!!

xoxo

The Pink Artist FLYER:

2009-07-27T09:06:00.000-05:00

The Pink flyer is Here!

Digi guru,

Rebecca Laslie

has generously

whipped up our flyer

for the pink artist

DRAWING!

It prints beautifully in

color

OR in black & white!

Visit Becky's
Artist Portfolio Gallery

to see more of

her yummy creations!

Thank You Becky!

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas

2009-07-19T10:54:00.001-05:00

is a journey about the female bond-

a kinship between artists

who met on the net

(Etsy to be specific),

and they make up a group

of 8 lovely women:

Denise Hayden

who came together to form

a unique art family.

No doubt by now, you have flipped through

the pages of Somerset Studio (pages 48-53)

to meet these ladies and to watch as gesso

has transformed their LIVES into a

collaborative work of art,

When I was first introduced to their project

my heart couldn't help but to soak up

all the riches of color

that poured off the pages,

I was mesmerized by the stories each one told-

a story that intertwined the artist's passion

for a particular technique(s)

with her love of WORDPLAY,

(Photos taken by and scanned from Somerset Studio)

SISTERS

*Pam* wrote one day to share her post about the project in

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas,..

sharing also how the girls have intended from the start

to donate proceeds from the sale of the canvas and journal,

and that it would go to breast cancer research.

***

Thank you girls for joining forces with The Pink Artists!

Together we'll certainly fight to raise as many donations as we can for

Susan G. Komen for the Cure!!!

***

To learn more about the art behind The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas & Journal, please visit their new art blog at: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas Blog

***

To learn how you can win their canvas & journal AND have a chance to win other amazing creations, here are the details to our Block Party '09, also known as The Pink Artist Drawing Part Two:

The Pink Artist Drawing 2009

***

If you are interested in donating your art to our prize wheel, please visit here.

Thank you for dropping in, have an amazing rest of the day!

Flashback leads to buried treasure.

2009-07-16T17:47:00.000-05:00

Have you retraced your blog steps?

I realized in doing so,

that this is one of my favorite posts to date.

What's yours?

What buried treasure lies beneath your blog?

Seth at The Altered Page wants to know!

(Note: pic #3 is block art by Dot, pic #10 is by Jodi Barone, the rest of the photographs were taken by me)

The Pink Artist Drawing 2009: PRIZE WHEEL

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It's a Block Party!Mark those calendars: Our drawing has been extended until Oct 15!

Our art drawing has been extended due to personal matters- as some of you may know I am looking to purchase my first house, it appears I may be moving during the month of September thus making the drawing of names a bit of a challenge. October is breast cancer awareness month afterall, so what better time to DRAW names than in October? Thank you for refreshing those buttons with the *new* updated PINK BUTTON.

Welcome! You found the right spot,

this is the official post that holds

our runner up prizes for

-The Pink Artist Drawing Part Two:
Art for Breast Cancer Research!

(also known as BLOCK PARTY '09)

Here you will discover a feast for the eyes

& a chance to WIN our block art quilt,

which is being sewn together now to raise funds for

breast cancer research.

Also you will find donated art that has been

generously gifted by special artists

who have teamed up with us

to help raise the MOST DONATIONS

we can for our chosen charity.
.
Click here to learn more about our project!

(you can still sign up, it's not too late)

Our art drawing officially opens on July 31st!

-How you can help:-

Post our group button to your blog or site: You can help us spread the word by posting our group button to the sidebar of your blog, in a blog post and/or on your website with a link back to this post. Our button should show up as a clickable image bringing the viewer back to our drawing details. If it does not, please manually type in this blog post link address. Thank you!

Pass Out Our Flyer: Digi Queen, Rebecca Laslie has graciously created a printable flyer for us to print out on our home computers so that we can pass the news on to friends, family, coworkers & neighbors. Share the news~ our flyer prints out beautifully in color AND in black & white!

How to give: Monetary donations will be accepted starting July 31st up until October 15, which is the OFFICIAL day of the drawing. The month of October is as you know Breast Cancer Awareness month. Together we'll make this a fun & rewarding way to HELP others. Donations being accepted are money orders made out to Susan G. Komen and mailed to Monica Magness PO Box 2206 Madison, AL 35758 where your name will be entered into our drawing & donations will be collected and sent in to our charity on Oct. 22nd. Sorry, no personal checks. Cash sent at your own risk. Or you can paypal your donation to MLMagness@aol.com with the subject header: THE PINK ARTIST DRAWING and your name will go into our drawing and ALL funds will be forwarded to our charity. Please note that paypal takes a fee to operate, be sure to take this into consideration when making your donation. Please make sure your name and address are legible (typed is best for accuracy). Though ANY donation amount is cheerfully accepted, for every $10 donation you send in your name will be entered into our drawing twice. A PAYPAL button will be available on this blog starting July 31st.

The winners names will be announced on my blog on October 17th.

_____________________________________

Now let's check out the art prizes you could win:

(this list is just beginning, so be sure to check back and watch it groooow)
..............................................

Prize #1:

-The Pink Artist Quilt
The Pink Artist Quilt 2009 Photos are here!

To visit the individual artist's blocks, please go here

...............................................
A special thank you to our contributing artists,
this would not be possible without you!

Contributing artist links:
.
Prize #2: Clay Face Cabochons by Linsart Creations in Clay
.
Prize #3 & #4: One of Two $50 gift certificates to Running with Scissors Studio,

please be sure to visit their blog at: Running With Scissors Studio The Blog

Prize #5: Art Quilt by Janet McElroy of blog, jans musing

Prize #6: May Queen Goddess Art Doll & Canvas by Melissa at art blog, Ardea's Nest

Prize #7: Good News Doll by Suze Perrott of art blog, pink crayon studio

Prize #8: Wonderland 12x12 Canvas by Holly Stinnett of art blog, Holly Loves Art

Prize #9: Beaded Art Doll by Dot Lewallen of speediebeadie.com and

art blog, SpeedieBeadie

Prize #10 & #11: Piano Hinge Art Book ONE & TWO by Karla Rosendall of art blog, Day Dream Studios

Prize #12: Needlebook by Sue of art blog, From the Magpie's Nest

Prize #13: Victorian Goddess Cuff Bracelet by Heather Goheen of Heather's Haven and heathershaven

Prize #14: Table Topper by Carol Gomer of Heirlooms For You and Heirloomsforyou

Prize #15: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas, a collaboration of artist works currently seen in July/Aug issue of Somerset Studio. Meet the art sisters at: Pam Carriker, Jodi Ohl, Glenda Bailey, Denise Hayden, Kathy Maximo, Alisa Norndholt-Dean, Nancy Lefko, and Kim Geiser. You can find Pam's blog post about the project here, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas.

Prize #16: Beaded Bracelet by Grace Danel of art blog, GraceBeading. You can find her blog post about her piece here.

Prize #17: Altered Tin Doll by Becky Bunn of art blog, HEART IN MY HAND.

Prize #18: Keeping House: A Madame President Mystery! by Denise Tucker of art blog, House Mysteries. You can learn more about her art & writings here.

Prize #19: Artist Trading Block by Patty Szymkowicz of art blog, Magpie’s Nest.

Prize #20: Winged Heart by Rebecca of art blog, recuerda mi corazon.

Prize #21: Boobie Pins by Georgina from art blog, La Llorona Arts and barrobabe.

Prize #22: Clay Art Doll by Belinda Richardson of art blog, Metallic dreams.

Prize #23: Seana Art Doll by Barbara Vanselow of Lacy Dolls.

Prize #24: Art Necklace & Tag Art by Tim Holtz of art blog, Tim Holtz.

Prize #25: Pink Art by Stephanie Hilvitz of art blog, Rodrigvitz Style.

Prize #26: Oriental Bowl by Maggie Robinson of art blog, MAGPIE'S COLLECTABLES.

Prize #27: Beaded Art Necklace by Carol DeLater of art blog, Beads and Birds.
.

Prize #28: Pink Dried Rose Inspiration Watercolor by Karen Harvey Cox of art blog, A SCRAPBOOK OF INSPIRATION and karenharveycox.

Prize #29: Textile Art Piece by Kate of art blog, this disordered life.

Prize #30: "Sailing Thorugh It" by Nikki Lee Anne Ghilain of, Sun Soul Art Thoughts.

Prize #31: Bronze Stone Necklace by Susan Feldkamp of art blog, Night Beader at Large and beady sites, Beaded Art Dolls and Bead Dreamz.

Prizes #32 & #33: Pink Journal and Humbag with Scissor Fob Doll & Scissors by Cynthia Bicker of art blog, The Wingedneedle's Nest.

Prize #34: Art Quilt with altered Pink Bra by Cathy Mendola of art blog, Reflections of a Ramblin' Girl.

Prize #35: The Stitchers Treasure Nest by Susan Elliott of art sites, Plays With Needles and Plays With Needles' on flickr.

Prize #36: Daisy Art Doll by Cinda Rae Oliverio of art blog, Turquoise CRO Thyme.

Prize #37: "Hope" Collaboration by Oh So Charming Group of artists, Deb Bentley, Jan Hamill, Rachel McCorkle, Sandy Firestone, Suzanne Rife, and Dawn Sellers of art blog, Oh So Charming.
.

Prize #38: "Think Pink," by Dawn Sellers of art blog, windows to *ME* and Belle Epoque Designs.

Prize #39: "Hope Grows," by Doris Arndt of art world, Phantom Whispers and Doris Arndt and Phantom Whispers on etsy.

Prize #40: Banner Art by Deb of art blog, Katura Greetings.

Prize #41: "Tribute" Altered Tin by Michelle Walker of art blog, 3rd Eye Muse.

Prize #42: Cuff by Penny of art blog, pennys art room blog.

Prize #43: Enameled Turquoise Heart Necklace by Cheryl Strait of art worlds, Cheryl's shoppe, CherylStrait on Etsy, and Cheryl Strait Blog.

Prize #44: "Reflection," a hand painted wooden mirror by Angie Hutcherson of art world, The Painted Boutique and www.thepaintedboutique@etsy.com.

Prize #45: PINK Bracelet Angel Framed by Kathryn of KV Designs, KV Creative Designs, KVDesigns, and
kvcreativedesigns.

Prize #46: Quilted Table Topper by Dotti Cullen of art blog, Pieceful Musings.

Prize #47: Beaded Brooch by Lisa of art blog, Pursuing Art...Life and Dreams!.

Prize #48: "Josephine" Collage by LuLu of art blog, my muse.

Prize #49: Art Apron by Deb Taylor of art blog, what's deb doing? , and Deb Did It's Photostream.

Prize #50: Heart Quiltie by Elizabeth of art blog, Elizabeth Creates.

Prize #51: Avodah Art Doll by Debi Minter of art blog, WITH HEART WIDE OPEN.

Prize # 52: Pretty in Pink Collage by Marsha of TunblefishStudios, Tumble Fish Studio.

Prize #53: Pink Artist Heart Triptych ATC by Rebecca Laslie.

Prize #54: Bracelet by Sharon of livewire jewelry.

Prize #55: Mixed Media Affirmation brooch by Stephanie, "Queen of Dreamsz" of art blog, dream kingdom designs.

Prize #56: Necklace by Gretchen Coats of art blog libeado.

Prize #57: Mixed Media Collage by Dolores Salazar, you can find her on flickr & swapbot as user id eonsmomma.

Prize # 57: Calypso Summer Bracelet by K.P. Vorenberg of art blog, Artful Muse.

Prize #58: Leticia Leaf Walker by Joyce Compton of art blog, Dooflinky Dolls & Designs.

Prize #59: Keepsake Box by Gemma Manzo of art blog, gemmashouse.

Prize #60: "Yes, Edith" Art Choker by Brenda Wampler of art blog, Memories & Treasures.

Prize #61: Art Necklace by Laura Krasinski of art blog, Art and Life with Laura.

Prize #62: Original Painting on Paper & Soulcraft Issue #4 by Alma Stoller of art blog, Alma Stoller.

Prize #63: Red Cedar Bowl by Thearica Burroughs of art blog, PigTales & Quilts.

Our Art Drawing is open to EVERYONE.

Thank you for helping to make our drawing a HUGE success!

Remember to get checked!

in the zone.

2009-07-10T08:16:00.000-05:00

beep beep. you have entered a CONSTRUCTION ZONE.

a lil blog redo for BLOCK PARTY '09 see sidebar for details

From whirling an' twirling dress mode,

right into the ~PINK~ zone.

Are you with me?

Banner made up of snippets of pink love.
.
I find I am surrounded by these spirits as I go.

I too am having conversations with the blocks.
.
Their faces are telling me it's time to BEGIN.

Though I purposefully waited,

for ALL the wings to drop into my lap. Here we are.

I am ready to start piecing together OUR quilt.

How Xciting!

xoxo

(and you too CAN contribute a piece of your art to our BLOCK PARTY '09 fundraiser, click here to learn how)

Happy.Go.Lucky.

2009-07-06T18:03:00.000-05:00

how did I miss this movie?
.

(it's a riot!)

________________

I am certainly happy to share with YOU,
.

I was a small part of this project.

my lil' charm. ..

is helping to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer.

Please go here for more information..

Congrats girls!

so far they have raised $2,041 for

Ovarian Cancer research. Bravo!

_______________________________

Need another reason to be happy ???

Our project is set to begin soon!

xoxo

Addressing the HEART. PART TWO.

2009-07-01T10:42:00.001-05:00

Edited 7/6/09: and now we wait.

Inside every heart is the cure for HUMANITY

and that cure is called LOVE.

Submit your heart here.

or for a full view please visit here.

My pkg is shipped off!

The date is not the most important thing..

so IF you ache to join, please do!

(yes, send it ..)

And this post is a great spot for leaving Ur DRESS post link

in comments section (or if you wish email your link & pic to MLMagness@aol.com),

so that we can find you and follow your journey!

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Please visit these blogs for MORE dress art

as some of you have expressed difficulties with flickr,

so I'll gladly share those links here:

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Reflections of a Ramblin' Girl: aDRESSing the Situation...

Baumcat: A-Dress-ing the situation...

what's deb doing?: Pockets of Dreams

~*~Pandora's Artbox~*~

Memories & Treasures: aDRESSing the Situation

Marilyn Butler: aDRESSing the Situation

3rd Eye Muse: aDressing the Situation

KAERIE FAERIE: BUTTERFLY DRESS

Rue's Daftique: adDRESSing the Situation

Rue's Daftique: Continuing from yesterday....

MoonRae's art dress on Flickr

recuerda mi corazon: The Women of Juarez...a closer look

ART TEA LIFE: Four Hundred Flowers

Rodrigvitz Style: aDRESSing the Situation and Tea Party Prep

Tales From The Labyrinth: aDRESSing The Situation~The Women of Juarez Mexico

Rochambeau: ¡ Ninguna Volencia por favor !

Holly Loves Art: I'm Miss July!

From the Magpie's Nest: "Mourning for Mexico's Daughters"

Yoli's Sacred Journey: A Sacred Request For The Women Of Juarez

Running With Scissors: aDressing the Situation

Turquoise CRO Thyme: HAPPY JUNE 1ST!!!

Sun Soul Art Thoughts: How to Use Your Art Roarrrrrr

XOXO

Addressing the HEART. PART ONE.

2009-07-01T07:57:00.000-05:00

when i grow up.

i want to chase fireflies.

be a princess.

grow.as.tall.as.a.tree.

(borrowed image from the net)

i don't suspect that any kid would ask to be a

"maquiladora"
.
worker.
.

The word "maquiladora" comes from the word maquilar,

which means "to submit something to the action of a machine."

To the women of Juarez working in a factory

is a regular part of their every day lives.
.
I remember driving on the streets of El Paso,

passing by the skyline of factories and wondering,

Where do these jeans I am wearing come from?

Whose hands have touched them?

By whose sweat were these pants made?

and then it hit me.

the women of Juarez

may have TOUCHED

our lives

more than we KNOW.

All dressed up & ready to FLY.

2009-06-30T15:36:00.000-05:00

(art stamps by Ro Bruhn on Etsy)

we ARE making a difference.

there's still time for YOU to join in too.

even tho making a dress

seems like such a small thing,

we ARE making an

IMPACT.

impacts make a world of difference..

don't forget to share yours.
.

Stop back by on July 1st for MORE art dresses!

I can't breathe.

2009-06-29T12:18:00.000-05:00

Let me jus' catch my breath..

I can't breathe.

My hands are trembling.

My heart is in my throat.

da da thump

My mind is dizzy.

I'm scurrying to make sense..

of that post??

(scroll down)

???

Questioning what she meant exactly?

.IS SHE SAYING IT RATTLES??

IT RATTLES!!!!!!

.There was something tucked away inside??

I think I'm going to pass out.

~.~.~.~.~.~

Opening this HEART

spilled forth

a certain

kind of beauty~

(photo by Art Tea Life)

the kind of beauty that renders you BREATHLESS.

Are you breathing?

You know, I was perfectly content

to hang my scrap-tied-heart

JUST AS IT WAS.

(laughs)

.IMAGINE my surprise when I

OPENED it and SHE spilled out!!!

*gasp*

Thank you Thank you Sandy.

(It's so beautiful!!!!!!!! I still can't believe it's mine)
.

I'm Xtremely touched by the kindness that showed up at my door.

To all of YOU who wrote well-wishes..

I KNOW it worked!

.I'm up and about.

.With a FULL heart.

Thank you.

.And absewlutely the dress making is still on for July 1st,

I'm working on my dress today!

.Go here to see what is being DONE to spread awareness,

& don't forget to upload your dress too!

For the birds.

2009-06-24T09:18:00.000-05:00

UPDATE 6/29: a million THANK YOUss for the notes & well wishes..

no doubt your kindness has helped speed up the healing AND

GOT ME UP OFF THIS COUCH for which I'm Xtremely thankful.

Dress Art coming up next!!!

(turn your volume UP) Woman down.

(not out)
.

It happened Saturday.

I recognized the turn of the key

and RANN to meet Jeff at the door.

Only when I jumped into his arms

and he pulled me up into the air,

WE HEARD IT

**POP**

My back went out.
But, it started way before that.

Heavy lifting.

Clearing out clutter.

Carrying BULKY items.

No breaks.

Pushing it.

Feeling the tug of my limitations telling me to STOP.

But, I didn't listen.

And now instead of moving the couch, I'm on it!

(a turtle walks faster than I can)

So, I'm watching the BIRDS.

They are building a nest in my porch plant.

I even left them a gift to hurry it along.

THREADS from my "on the couch" stitchings.

I should have heeded the WARNINGS.

Birdbrain that I can be at times.

And now I'm sitting here asking YOU

LISTEN to what your body is telling you.

Cuz' there ain't nothing attractive about
COCKINESS.

(cutie patootie clay faces by Linsart Creations in Clay)

I'd KNOW.

girl gone thread wild

Welcome to the world, lil one..

My First Zine..

Celebrating LIFE, love, and Happiness!

Fab-YOU-licious!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue..

Doll Artists show off their inner STUFFins,

Bead Me Up, Scotty!

Hard not to believe..

10 Things I LOVE.. .

A return to much simpler times..

Out from under the rock.. (a blog post pile-up):

*~Tea with Miss Savannah Terry~*

ATC.. MIA, TLC & FYI!

The Pink Artist Drawing Begins & The Art Quilt revealed!

The Pink Artist FLYER:

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Canvas

Flashback leads to buried treasure.

The Pink Artist Drawing 2009: PRIZE WHEEL

in the zone.

Happy.Go.Lucky.

Addressing the HEART. PART TWO.

Addressing the HEART. PART ONE.

All dressed up & ready to FLY.

I can't breathe.

For the birds.

~Tea with Miss Savannah Terry~