During the rains

These are photos of some land that usually is just grass, and of course creeks that are overflowing. Everywhere we looked as we drove down from our home was water water water, and trees, huge trees down..I don't know why I didn't get a photo of them.
The sun has been out some today and the rains are supposed to be over!!! One good thing is we only have 3 little piles of snow...they were once 5 ft tall!!! Saw a Robin over the weekend and the bluebirds are flying all over again!!! Love the signs of Spring!!!

I love creating mixed media paintings...

These are two mixed media paintings using acrylic paints and done on 10x10 canvas with the wide 1.5 inch sides...my favorite size actually!!!

Here's some new jewelry I made recently!

I have been renewing my passion for creating jewelry as it's had been over a year since I really did anything...I'm still painting but am so excited about posting these items in a new site where I can actually put them up for auction, WITH A RESERVE!! I think I posted some of these on FB so if you've already seen some...don't get bored..ehehhehe!!!
It looks like I"m going to be off my feet for awhile as I had a little accident last night when trying to leave my puter. My left leg gave way and I fell towards a large basket that I keep my jewelry in...now you can guess I tried very hard not to crush the jewelry or the basket....I yelled for my dh who came running and saw me in a very unusual position...one leg crossed over the other one that was leaning on the side of the basket...Oh so much pain..can't tell ya..they are both swollen this morning...I have pain patches on them...but walking is difficult. And I'd just been to the drs yesterday!!! hehehe Thanks God she changed my pain meds...much stronger than the Darvocet...was taking 6 of those a day and it didn't even take the edge off....Oh well, was just thinking if you could hold me in prayer that this fall heals quickly...I don't have time for this!!!
Blessings to each of you who so kindly come and visit!!!
(((hugs)))

Awww what gorgeous work!!!

The first photo is an American Indian Tribute painting, "Warrior Tears" done by Cathy Minerva in encaustics. I fell in love with all her paintings done in this medium, and someday I'm gonna be the owner of one.
http://www.minervasmadness.blogspot.com

The second is a little ATC done in this same medium. I was totally blown away especially because it's Cathy's first encaustic ATC ever done...and I own it!!! heheeh!!!

Thank you Patti Koosed for partnering Cathy and I up in your Blog's Valentine Swap.
http://www.treasurebarnblog.blogspot.com


Thanks you Cathy for this awesome little treasure!!!

Playing around with Copper

I usually use Sterling Silver to make my handcrafted/handwired/beaded jewelry, but discovered several sizes of copper that I'd purchased when I first got involved with this venture!!! That was over 2 yrs ago...hehehe I thought I'd show you some of what I've designed this week and have to tell ya it was fun...didn't think I liked copper, but I do...please note I'm quite the novice at creating handwired bracelets...

Sharing the love thru blogs

This weeks Featured Artisan is Julie from Creations with Heart! Beautiful creations made by a beautiful lady!

You can find Creations with Heart at:

http://creationswithheart.artfire.com
http://creationswithheart.etsy.com
http://creationswithheart.com
http://creationswithheart.blogspot.com

Two winners have been picked here in the OWOH giveaway!!!

I'm happy to say Linda Elbourne who's blog is http://acraftingjourney.blogspot.com/ has won this first prize in the One World One Heart giveaway here at my blog...Linda I will be getting in touch with you to firm up all the info I need to mail this little gem out to you!!! Congratulations to you dear..






AND.....the second winner of this little winter scene is...............
Anji Gallanos who's blog is http://anjigallanos.blogspot.com
I will be in touch with you as well hon...I'm so happy you won it!!!

Being involved in this wonderful Blog event has brought a new meaning to Bloggers around the World...wow I had no idea there were so many but best of all the wonderful, sweet, friendly bloggers I made friends with...This has been an event I hope to be part of each year from now on....thanks Lisa for having it again this year and I hope you will continue this awesome tradition!!! You Rock Girl...
Thanks to everyone who came and added their names to my drawings. (((Hugs to all)))

Mind Wide Open for Feb 2010

Well here it is Feb 15th and time to vote for the winner of this months challeng, and I forgot to blog about it.. No excuse other than I was so tied up with this years OWOH giveaway....Now get right over and see all the entries and vote for the one you like that best!!!! http://www.mind-wideopen.blogspot.com/