peggy's mixed-up art!: 2010-02-21

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Post # 1300! I need to celebrate!

Image from

Lesley Riley

Woman's Work C D

Terri posted a picture of a necklace she made and it got me thinking. I have several kits from the French General that are unopened and I would love to celebrate my 1300 post with a giveaway thank you!!!!I started my blog June 15th, 2007! I was at a group gathering and hostess julie was showing us her blog and said she was trying to post every day!

Julie's blog

http://julbie.blogspot.com/

I was fascinated by the idea of having a place where I could post anything I wanted!

Art, family,thoughts, anything I wanted to share! So, what fun I've had!!!!

I have been able to retell special stories, show some vintage family photos, celebrate happy occasions , share my art, support other artists and post special causes for events that others may not be aware of, ask for help from fellow bloggers in art and life.

I have found that those who have visited me are extremely generous and supportive!

Here are 2 unopened kits, seaside theme, of a necklace and bracelet.

Leave a comment here at this post, a way to reach you and I will draw the winner's name on St. Patrick's Day-----My father's birthday!!!!

Wishing you the luck of the Irish!

Terri's blog

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2010/02/spring-heart-necklace.html

sunday postcard! Mermaids

Artchixstudio mermies!!

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Happy Pink Saturday!

Painting my flowers with photoshop!!!!

It may not be nice to fool Mother Nature, but it is fun!!!

click pic to see details!!!

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Friday, February 26, 2010

lotstodochallenge! / canvas

4" canvas

Artchixstudio image

I actually made it this evening!

nite!

http://lotstodocallenges.blogspot.com/2010/02/week-8-canvas.html

soartful Saturday challenge! wonderland!

6"x6" collage under acrylic

paperwhimsy image in center

http://jeanette-soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-winner-and-visiting-wonderland.html

A bunch of good stuff!!!!!!

This small 2"x 4" glass house was accepted into a juried art show!

I am thrilled!

For story about the house please click link below!

http://wwwpeggysamusement.blogspot.com/2008/09/people-who-live-in-glass-houses.html

Piece is called

Love Notes

You will understand the name if you read the story posted in link above. I hope you read it!

Gift from my eldest son!

He knows his mom!!!!

My circus came to town!!!!!

I bought this from Tristan!

Isn't it grand!!!!!! I can hear the crowd OOO and awwww as she does her tricks in her glittery tutu on her white stallion!!!

http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com/2010/02/are-you-looking-forward-to-spring.html

Some how this charming prince came along with the circus!

Thanks Tristan!

Blogger friend faye painted this beauty JUST FOR ME!

Thank you!!!

http://hastingshall2.blogspot.com/

something different! Time

ATC

http://adifferentchallengeaweek.blogspot.com/2010/02/week-40.html

postcard Friendship Friday!

I just thought this was a charming card!

http://www.cpaphilblog.com/2010/02/braille-letter-w-postcard-friday-58.html

Thursday, February 25, 2010

4x4 friday! Mantra!

Paperwhimsy image

http://4x4friday.blogspot.com/

Asking for your help!!!!!!!!

For Ginger

Ginger on your left.

She needs your prayers and thoughts!

I posted about her a week or so ago. Her leukemia is very bad and is going from bad to worse. 2 weeks-4 months on the bright side.

I have known her for 20 years and the picture you see is of the group that hangs art together to raise money for school grants for their art programs. She is an awesome watercolorist.

Thank you for sending your energy her way.

I so appreciate your help.

No Need to comment, just add her to your thoughts.

Artcreationsfriday!

Grandma clown

http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenge-63.html

Wednesday Stamper /Alice!

http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/alice-in-wonderland/

Playdate Cafe!

http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/2010/02/play-date-cafe-challenge-pdcc18.html

One powerful hour/ faces!

I used a card I made for a previous swap and cropped and painted her hat.

I left her sweet face alone!

http://onepowerfulhour.blogspot.com/2010/02/faces.html

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Inspirationavenue! Purple

Bachelor Buttons!

http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/2010/02/weekly-challenge-purple.html

ginersnapcreations! Happy Birthday!

My favorite stamp from

American Art Stamp!

http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2010/02/gc44-random-redhead-challenge-birthday.html

Stampwithfun/stitch

This is the most sewing I am capable of!!!

"A stitch in tome, saves NINE"!

http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenge-47-genaht-stitch.html

So, I had this idea.

Art Therapy

Unfortunately I have some friends who are very ill. 1 is an art friend of 20 years who lives close by and 2 friends I follow on their blogs and exchanged art with. When someone needs extra care and attention I always tell them

"I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers". So I made a special small box to put a slip of paper with their name on it. Inside the box are some blessed medals from my mom, a special heart rock from my husband, my favorite pressed flowers and a medal of St. Anthony, patron Saint of Miracles. Now I have 3 names too many in my box, but it calls my attention to what is important in my life.

I have the box by my bed so I can glance at it in the morning and evening and give an extra thought to those special friends.

I am not trying to be dramatic or maudlin. Creating this was great therapy for me and some how makes circumstances of life easier.