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FayU.SBreadIce cubeSewingfriendsMailNutrientsMixed mediaCrêpe paperVisual ArtAcrylic paintGreeting cardFaceWax paperHolidaybath bombsAlternativefaux fox stoleTip JunkieDo it yourselffoot spasShutter IslandOatmealRat TerrierHoneyYouTubeWordless WednesdayPetChristmas treeGrand CanyondaughtersVinegarlifeart suppliespastel paintingEntertainingHot melt adhesiveNutritionKnowledgeCitric acidonline learninggoal settingHealth carewinningartdollsSan Franciscoitch reliefbeauty treatmentsart journalsSocial networkart promptsWoolUSChandelierNecklacecreative exercisesSculptureWhen I grow up I want to be a famous ARTIST and have everyone know my name! Until I grow up, however, I will just have to settle for being me and doing what I do.http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)Blogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2860453040169139422Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:29:00 +00002012-01-08T11:29:31.928-06:00The holidays are over, thank God!  Time to relax and rejuvinate ourselves and our moods.  Nothing does that better than a home day spa!  Here are some videos to help you learn how to pamper yourself and relax. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/dJ8ttUaa-MM/lets-have-home-spa-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-PXjp5uhuuWoO7nb1DS0sfhKOPY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-PXjp5uhuuWoO7nb1DS0sfhKOPY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-PXjp5uhuuWoO7nb1DS0sfhKOPY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-PXjp5uhuuWoO7nb1DS0sfhKOPY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/dJ8ttUaa-MM" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/lets-have-home-spa-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-7322809638544909124Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:02:00 +00002012-01-01T14:02:41.536-06:00HolidayHappy New YearNew YearHere's a clip from a movie that I think says everything you need to say. Don't wait until you think you are about to die to live. Happy New Year. Make this the best year of your life! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/4gzyzYRqM-8/happy-new-year-welcome-to-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbiBUkzLERjLV3d-Q4nvk_lyLe8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbiBUkzLERjLV3d-Q4nvk_lyLe8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbiBUkzLERjLV3d-Q4nvk_lyLe8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lbiBUkzLERjLV3d-Q4nvk_lyLe8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/4gzyzYRqM-8" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-new-year-welcome-to-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-8596646251109289737Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:44:00 +00002011-12-24T20:44:50.306-06:00Merry Christmas!  May the blessings of the season be yours always.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/dv1S2zirJ3c/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AeV1wnaWbFGzfj7MuMIQAvZtBZs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AeV1wnaWbFGzfj7MuMIQAvZtBZs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AeV1wnaWbFGzfj7MuMIQAvZtBZs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AeV1wnaWbFGzfj7MuMIQAvZtBZs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/dv1S2zirJ3c" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-4333088690500669794Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:56:00 +00002011-12-17T08:56:56.237-06:00Visual ArtsGraphicsDrawingFaceI'm working my way through the book, The Artist's Way, and I feel that because of doing those morning pages, I have finally gotten to start drawing again.  Nothing spectacular or wonderful.  As a matter of fact, to complete the first one I had to use a grid system to get the spacing and sizing correct.  Here it is: Then the next week I tried to draw without the grid and did not do so good, but Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/ITugRS0YoVI/finally-started-drawing-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bikvR0UdoUF2zK-jSPVM9iiOyO0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bikvR0UdoUF2zK-jSPVM9iiOyO0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bikvR0UdoUF2zK-jSPVM9iiOyO0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/bikvR0UdoUF2zK-jSPVM9iiOyO0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/ITugRS0YoVI" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/finally-started-drawing-again.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-7259672247148254295Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +00002011-12-10T09:26:10.408-06:00TutorialTextileSlipperSewingcraftBallet shoesHere is a wonderful tutorial for those of you who are looking for that perfect handmade gift to give to the girl who has everything.  This tutorial is so well put together that even if you don't sew, you can probably still figure out how to make a pair of these cute slippers. I found this tutorial and many other wonderful items at Shabby Raggy Roses and I recommend that you check it out.  I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/b1t8sWZ8mcE/tutorial-make-your-own-ballet-slippers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8s-FfnAV4rTg8w_QI2r0h0r2XYg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8s-FfnAV4rTg8w_QI2r0h0r2XYg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8s-FfnAV4rTg8w_QI2r0h0r2XYg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/8s-FfnAV4rTg8w_QI2r0h0r2XYg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/b1t8sWZ8mcE" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/tutorial-make-your-own-ballet-slippers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-779711311315272151Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:37:00 +00002011-12-06T06:37:58.280-06:00Art DollsDoll MakingDollArtsThis is a copy of part of a blog entry from Amarettogirl.  I just discovered her blog this morning and I am blown away.  Her header is fantastic, but this entry is really exceptional.  I have only posted a small part of the entry and you will have to go to her site and read the rest.  The finished doll is showcased there also, so if this is interesting to you, you will need to click over to see http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/DpBmu-QhMgE/i-just-discovered-another-doll-artist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2ZtZ_m7vKrROHbp1Yx4UcdpfFvA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2ZtZ_m7vKrROHbp1Yx4UcdpfFvA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2ZtZ_m7vKrROHbp1Yx4UcdpfFvA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/2ZtZ_m7vKrROHbp1Yx4UcdpfFvA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/DpBmu-QhMgE" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-just-discovered-another-doll-artist.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-3611755482683105498Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:23:00 +00002011-12-03T06:23:40.778-06:00HolidayChristmas ornamentPaper clayCrêpe paperChristmas treeChristmasDecorationsI finished making 12 of the lovely crepe paper ornaments.  I used three colors, red, green and white.  I really like the way they turned out, but I tried to add glitter to the red ornaments and I don't much care for it.  I think I will have to remake  four new red ones and just leave them plain. I started making new Santas from paperclay.  The ones I made a couple of years ago are flat.  These http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/vA7UuHZZSkc/more-on-my-handmade-christmas-ornaments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JE1lqdnheRzkW9XOV8FOhR29W80/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JE1lqdnheRzkW9XOV8FOhR29W80/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JE1lqdnheRzkW9XOV8FOhR29W80/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JE1lqdnheRzkW9XOV8FOhR29W80/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/vA7UuHZZSkc" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-on-my-handmade-christmas-ornaments.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2385552735839535305Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:31:00 +00002011-11-24T05:31:37.297-06:00SantaornamentChristmas treeChristmasDecorationsHolidaysI am diligently working on making new Christmas Tree ornaments this year.  I hate putting up a tree, but I have managed to convince myself that it is okay if all the ornaments on the tree are handmade.  One year I made snowflakes from toilet paper tubes and glitter (they are so beautiful!!!!), the next year I made Santa ornaments out of paperclay and ribbon.  They were time intensive but worth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/9UBk3fmQZOs/working-on-christmas-tree-ornaments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/klqg_8_z8lkc7T7l2uj06p_6Leg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/klqg_8_z8lkc7T7l2uj06p_6Leg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/klqg_8_z8lkc7T7l2uj06p_6Leg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/klqg_8_z8lkc7T7l2uj06p_6Leg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/9UBk3fmQZOs" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/11/working-on-christmas-tree-ornaments.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6592308199714723239Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:54:00 +00002011-10-28T17:54:23.219-05:00Crochet threadKnitting and CrochetcraftCrochetChristmasHolidaysChristmas is less than 2 months away.  It's past time to be doing your shopping, and decoration making.  I found this lovely angel pattern to crochet and felt it would be quick enough to make that I would put it up here for those last minute crafters.  These little angels would really be cute included in your Christmas cards you mail to friends and family far away.  They could be hung on the treehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/zDJ2dfITbp8/christmas-craft-ideas-christmas-angel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vJLumtW3hVCj3Y-DodFMF9Zv2ms/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vJLumtW3hVCj3Y-DodFMF9Zv2ms/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vJLumtW3hVCj3Y-DodFMF9Zv2ms/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vJLumtW3hVCj3Y-DodFMF9Zv2ms/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/zDJ2dfITbp8" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/christmas-craft-ideas-christmas-angel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2387450365788208281Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:59:00 +00002011-10-22T21:59:36.692-05:00back to paintingartpractice artPaintWell, I have been following Sharon Tomlinson at Norah's and I have been intrigued by the process she is using to paint over magazine pictures to get a completely different picture.  I have a huge stack of cardboard from work.  These are 81/2x11 because they are the cardboard at the bottom of the packs of forms we use at work.  Usually we just throw them out, but I started saving them and in a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/Jri5xzNQAY4/finally-got-to-paint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ObCJgqzhpFi8c8bEIxplfmWtpJ8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ObCJgqzhpFi8c8bEIxplfmWtpJ8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ObCJgqzhpFi8c8bEIxplfmWtpJ8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ObCJgqzhpFi8c8bEIxplfmWtpJ8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/Jri5xzNQAY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/finally-got-to-paint.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-202874056975547954Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:41:00 +00002011-10-14T17:41:48.235-05:00ButtonTextilerosetteNecklaceHot-melt adhesiveHere is a tutorial that just blew me away.  I found it on FaveCrafts and just knew I had to repost it here for you to try.  This would make everyone stand and take notice agains a boat-necked black dress! I think I may have to make this to give at Christmas to one of my special friends who loves to dress up and dress fancy.  She will absolutely love this and look divine in it! -----------------http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/9D5PArwRVzo/pearl-rosette-bib-necklace-by-helen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Pi8WM0otmp60cvPuOeTeZ8zXMV0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Pi8WM0otmp60cvPuOeTeZ8zXMV0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Pi8WM0otmp60cvPuOeTeZ8zXMV0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Pi8WM0otmp60cvPuOeTeZ8zXMV0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/9D5PArwRVzo" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/pearl-rosette-bib-necklace-by-helen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6924066704580831311Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:45:00 +00002011-10-12T08:43:51.459-05:00Here's a couple of videos about making Christmas wreaths. It is getting to be that time of year, so we better get started making our decorations if we want to be ready! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/J23F032dmz4/making-christmas-door-wreath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/64liAYFqHk3sYtIyjUJ56FWhlOY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/64liAYFqHk3sYtIyjUJ56FWhlOY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/64liAYFqHk3sYtIyjUJ56FWhlOY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/64liAYFqHk3sYtIyjUJ56FWhlOY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/J23F032dmz4" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/making-christmas-door-wreath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1656185441639381534Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:22:00 +00002011-10-10T15:22:59.189-05:00colognePerfumeCarol DuvallGlass bottleperfume oilsVodkaImage via WikipediaI was watching an old Carol Duvall show recently and one of the shows was a beautiful young woman who made perfume.  I just sat, with my mouth open, as she made perfume, cologne, bath splashes and scented powder right before my eyes. Here is how she did it: You will need: 1.  Start with 100 proof Vodka--no other kind will work 2.  Get you perfume oils either at a body shop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/xuuYGG9WiR0/making-your-own-perfume-cologne-bath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/89salNUnBnDrrGGq1BIdMqwjd5k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/89salNUnBnDrrGGq1BIdMqwjd5k/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/89salNUnBnDrrGGq1BIdMqwjd5k/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/89salNUnBnDrrGGq1BIdMqwjd5k/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/xuuYGG9WiR0" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/making-your-own-perfume-cologne-bath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6998500119199467745Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:56:00 +00002011-09-30T04:56:00.122-05:00FoamKathleen GeorgeRibbonBeadHalloweenWreathHere's a beautiful autumn wreath to make to adorn your door, or hang in your window, or on your wall. Such pretty colors and so delicate looking. This was from Styrofoam Crafts.  This designer has another beautiful wreath that I will put up at another time.  First, lets get crackin' on making this beauty.  Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/KDGzFsQ2VOU/halloween-ribbon-wreath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/akdjOf9fgoWZjwIHleNPRT_-pB8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/akdjOf9fgoWZjwIHleNPRT_-pB8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/akdjOf9fgoWZjwIHleNPRT_-pB8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/akdjOf9fgoWZjwIHleNPRT_-pB8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/KDGzFsQ2VOU" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/halloween-ribbon-wreath.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-3795830465363556616Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:55:00 +00002011-09-28T16:55:40.311-05:00TextileCraftsSewing machineCraftsterSewingfaux fox stoleHere's a wonderful and funky tutorial I found over at Craftster. This post is by a wonderful crafter named p.kok and I absolutely love this faux fox stole! To see this post on the original site just click the link.  I can see many of these in my future.  I can't wait to go look at fabric.  Can you just imagine what you could make?  Oh, my! -----------------------------------------------------http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/7P9uSQBcx_Y/faux-fox-stole-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/b57NJqHenpRdO8ZHv-njZFC2bXg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/b57NJqHenpRdO8ZHv-njZFC2bXg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/b57NJqHenpRdO8ZHv-njZFC2bXg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/b57NJqHenpRdO8ZHv-njZFC2bXg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/7P9uSQBcx_Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/faux-fox-stole-tutorial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-4558971964315738485Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-09-28T10:37:18.232-05:00FacebookSocial mediaFacebook featuresOnline CommunitiesPoliticsSocial networkHumorI received this in an email today and thought I would share it here.  It really is funny and too true! ---------------------------------------- Here is a funny little photo demonstrating the new Facebook changes.  It seems people get really enraged about changes to this free to use website.  I don’t know how realistic it is to revolt like this about changes to the way a feed is organized but thishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/hfMII2D39YY/new-facebook-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DYyPVgd3DaujwYqLOznd4nhs-EY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DYyPVgd3DaujwYqLOznd4nhs-EY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DYyPVgd3DaujwYqLOznd4nhs-EY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DYyPVgd3DaujwYqLOznd4nhs-EY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/hfMII2D39YY" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-facebook-changes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2848978133583195299Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:37:00 +00002011-09-11T01:37:00.303-05:00We have much to be thankful for, but especially for the courage and strength of all those who acted bravely on this day in our history.  May God bless them and keep them safe from harm always. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/dCMmRbg_liw/remember-heroes-from-911.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nrUj_hv5lqmnn2tIpLY0M4pIZoQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nrUj_hv5lqmnn2tIpLY0M4pIZoQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nrUj_hv5lqmnn2tIpLY0M4pIZoQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/nrUj_hv5lqmnn2tIpLY0M4pIZoQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/dCMmRbg_liw" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/remember-heroes-from-911.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2896508133752672281Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:29:00 +00002011-09-07T08:29:36.789-05:00soft dollsdoll tutorialDoll MakingSewingcraftArts<iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=artidivaworl-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=8&amp;l=bpl&amp;asins=1592535135&amp;fc1=000000&amp;IS2=1&amp;lt1=_blank&amp;m=amazon&amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;bc1=000000&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" style="padding-top: 5px; width: 131px; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" align="left" frameborder="0">Here is a wonderful tutorial I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/ZbjBUinh4vk/niblet-biscuit-doll-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ya0NNTYJ-47DKQBNvOsdAAKNZnQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ya0NNTYJ-47DKQBNvOsdAAKNZnQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ya0NNTYJ-47DKQBNvOsdAAKNZnQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ya0NNTYJ-47DKQBNvOsdAAKNZnQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/ZbjBUinh4vk" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/niblet-biscuit-doll-tutorial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-2389877106160516039Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:52:00 +00002011-09-01T21:52:30.781-05:00RosesHeadbandTutorialHere is a delightful tutorial that I found  while looking for something else.  This has got to be one of the best tutorial for a most beautiful headband.  I would be proud to wear this, but I think I would have to fight off my friends.  I guess I better get busy and make one for everyone; that way, I get to wear my own! This tutorial is from Nancy's Couture where you can read her blog and check http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/LzxmpYkmySs/new-tutorial-sylvia-headband-by-nancys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MPOdYA6zmCxKYXiGsq24SzFg44Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MPOdYA6zmCxKYXiGsq24SzFg44Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MPOdYA6zmCxKYXiGsq24SzFg44Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MPOdYA6zmCxKYXiGsq24SzFg44Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/LzxmpYkmySs" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-tutorial-sylvia-headband-by-nancys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1209468265652502765Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:30:00 +00002011-08-01T13:30:20.545-05:00CraftsartPaintWatercolor paintingHere is a wonderful tutorial for a wonderful idea!  This is something I want to try myself because maybe if I have this handy, I will be able to grab those moments when I feel inspired.  As it is, those moments are simply lost while I try to find things, or set up a place to work, or something.  This is a great handmade gift to give to any children on your Christmas list, too.  I know I would http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/gQzJqiU_dRk/watercolors-to-go-from-tip-junkie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Ogu5jbm6v_kP9QFvwhvN7MdADY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Ogu5jbm6v_kP9QFvwhvN7MdADY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Ogu5jbm6v_kP9QFvwhvN7MdADY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7Ogu5jbm6v_kP9QFvwhvN7MdADY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/gQzJqiU_dRk" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/08/watercolors-to-go-from-tip-junkie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-4061041960922256335Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:38:00 +00002011-07-04T11:43:05.334-05:00Here in Austin, as in most of Texas, we are having a fireworks ban due to the fire threat and the drought.  So, here is as close as we will get to seeing any fireworks this year, but I hope your firework display is spectacular to celebrate our nation's independence.  From us here in Texas to you where ever you are, Happy 4th of July! I hope you and yours have a wonderful, safe, and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/oyWaHqett8w/happy-4th-of-july-independence-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n-nguUskp73hS8_libEJo4WQXRY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n-nguUskp73hS8_libEJo4WQXRY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n-nguUskp73hS8_libEJo4WQXRY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/n-nguUskp73hS8_libEJo4WQXRY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/oyWaHqett8w" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-4th-of-july-independence-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-6774879134331742872Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:36:00 +00002011-06-07T10:36:18.845-05:00pinwheelsHolidayPapercraftIndependence Day (United States)Tip JunkieHere's a fun and easy craft to try with your kids for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.  I found this tutorial on AllFreeHolidayCrafts.  Be sure to click on the link to get to a site for printable pinwheel papers! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patriotic Pinwheel Wreath With little time and energy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/8u7uTX1Ri1M/patriotic-pinwheel-wreath-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0DMW7EiTp6Be_35YkztMtw3fZvc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0DMW7EiTp6Be_35YkztMtw3fZvc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0DMW7EiTp6Be_35YkztMtw3fZvc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/0DMW7EiTp6Be_35YkztMtw3fZvc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/8u7uTX1Ri1M" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/patriotic-pinwheel-wreath-tutorial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-7923331754826735733Mon, 30 May 2011 20:20:00 +00002011-05-30T15:20:04.891-05:00Winslow HomerUnited StatesAmerican Civil WarMemorial DayUnited States Marine CorpsVietnamMichael D. FayImage via WikipediaLet us remember those who gave all and the people who mourn them.  Today is about remembering sacrifices given so that we can be who we are today.  We rarely think about the intermingling of art and war, but as far back as we go there have always been artists chronicling the destruction and devastation of war.  Many artists died in war, many gathered information to save lives,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/PjGRiabRTwE/chronicling-war-through-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)1<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f0ueXeDUcWgWIv2Oc1JkGd-bkhc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f0ueXeDUcWgWIv2Oc1JkGd-bkhc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f0ueXeDUcWgWIv2Oc1JkGd-bkhc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/f0ueXeDUcWgWIv2Oc1JkGd-bkhc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/PjGRiabRTwE" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/05/chronicling-war-through-art.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-5491298755809493591Thu, 26 May 2011 14:42:00 +00002011-05-26T09:42:04.959-05:00I just realized that I haven't posted here in a month!  That is simply not acceptable.  I have been really busy with dog issues and work issues, so I feel like my life has spun out of control a bit.  That said, I apologize for being gone so long. I still haven't gotten back to my own personal creating; guess I am still in the grip of artist's block. Since I haven't been at my work desk, I found http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/6vEAIn2b80w/corner-bookmark-featuring-kusudama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9L-u5L-4nfsRikU8KcPrGJXU0LA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9L-u5L-4nfsRikU8KcPrGJXU0LA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9L-u5L-4nfsRikU8KcPrGJXU0LA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/9L-u5L-4nfsRikU8KcPrGJXU0LA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/6vEAIn2b80w" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/05/corner-bookmark-featuring-kusudama.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4106534515477183139.post-1057874999654469569Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:52:00 +00002011-04-25T20:52:22.045-05:00rest and relaxationself-carespa treatmentsAfter this holiday and my weekend at work, I find I am in serious need of some "Me-time".  I found this video on hand care and I liked it so much I subscribed to the whole series of videos.  They are really good.  I plan on starting at the top and working my way down, pampering myself the whole time! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~3/6naTsAhb8QM/i-need-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shirley Williams)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SSsrEqS8ZAylHjqT4OkBgCWzzCg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SSsrEqS8ZAylHjqT4OkBgCWzzCg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SSsrEqS8ZAylHjqT4OkBgCWzzCg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SSsrEqS8ZAylHjqT4OkBgCWzzCg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RamblingsOfAnArtisticDiva/~4/6naTsAhb8QM" height="1" width="1"/>http://artisticdivasworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-need-break.html