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Friday, June 14, 2013
I've been treasured
One of my glass garden flowers has been featured in an etsy treasury. Thank you, Beth.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
New Garden Art
I've been busy trying to get enough garden art made to list on etsy as well as some larger items to sell, hopefully, to local nurseries. There are times when I wish I could be cured of this addiction when I have to tiptoe through the glassware on my studio floor. When most people see vases, candle holders, plates and dishes I see glass flowers, bird baths, totems and solar lights.
I've been wanting to open another etsy shop for paper crafts...photos, wall decor, note cards, etc., but I can't find the time. Maybe this fall I can slack off on the garden art a little and concentrate on the paper crafts.
Here's some garden items that I finished this week.
I've been wanting to open another etsy shop for paper crafts...photos, wall decor, note cards, etc., but I can't find the time. Maybe this fall I can slack off on the garden art a little and concentrate on the paper crafts.
Here's some garden items that I finished this week.
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| Vintage amber glass solar light |
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| Bird Bath |
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| Solar light |
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| Sweet Garden Lady |
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Slagit Valley Tulip Fields
It's been a month since I posted here. Not from lack of interest, but mostly because I wasn't able to access my blog. It was a simple problem with a simple solution. Thanks, Ernie, for the solution.
I live near the Skagit Valley in western Washington state. This is where tulips are grown and shipped all over the world, even HOLLAND!! Can you believe that?? Each year the area holds a tulip festival that lasts all through April. The acres of tulips fields blooming in various colors is a sight to behold. Over the last 15 or 20 years they have grown into a worldwide attraction. According to an article in our local newspaper there were 50 states represented by visitors and 81 other countries this year. Feast your eyes on a few photos I took.
I live near the Skagit Valley in western Washington state. This is where tulips are grown and shipped all over the world, even HOLLAND!! Can you believe that?? Each year the area holds a tulip festival that lasts all through April. The acres of tulips fields blooming in various colors is a sight to behold. Over the last 15 or 20 years they have grown into a worldwide attraction. According to an article in our local newspaper there were 50 states represented by visitors and 81 other countries this year. Feast your eyes on a few photos I took.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Jigsaw Puzzle Picture
My husband received a jigsaw puzzle as a gift. He spent quite some time last winter putting it together. It was so beautiful when it was finished that we decided to frame it. We hadn't framed a jigsaw picture before so I searched the web to get instructions.
First we had to get all the pieces stuck together. I used Mod Podge for this step. I poured it on in strips across the finished puzzle. Then I used an old card, similar to a credit card to spread it evenly over the puzzle. Any excess was scraped off. I put a second coat on after the first one was dry.
Next he went to the lumber yard and purchased lumber to make the frame. After he had it built he brought in stain samples to get my opinion on the best one to use. When he showed me the one you see in the finished product I told him THAT WAS THE ONE! I thought it was perfect
I purchased a foam core to to fit the frame. He slipped the puzzle onto the foam core and attached the frame. It's now hanging on our living room wall. This project was so rewarding. If you have a jigsaw enthusiast in your family, give it a try. It would make a great gift.
First we had to get all the pieces stuck together. I used Mod Podge for this step. I poured it on in strips across the finished puzzle. Then I used an old card, similar to a credit card to spread it evenly over the puzzle. Any excess was scraped off. I put a second coat on after the first one was dry.
Next he went to the lumber yard and purchased lumber to make the frame. After he had it built he brought in stain samples to get my opinion on the best one to use. When he showed me the one you see in the finished product I told him THAT WAS THE ONE! I thought it was perfect
Monday, April 15, 2013
Garden Art
I've really been lax in posting here lately. Still fighting fatigue from 'the bug'. So many things to do and so little energy. My energy level is about minus 10.
Today I did get some of my garden art pieces to a nursery that was interested in purchasing them. I took 3 bird baths and 2 garden totems. They purchased them all. If they sell I'll be taking more to them. I just need to get more made. I want to make some solar lights and garden ladies. Here are a couple of the bird baths. I'm searching for photos of the other one and the two totems. I thought I had taken photos of all my garden art, but maybe a missed a few.
Today I did get some of my garden art pieces to a nursery that was interested in purchasing them. I took 3 bird baths and 2 garden totems. They purchased them all. If they sell I'll be taking more to them. I just need to get more made. I want to make some solar lights and garden ladies. Here are a couple of the bird baths. I'm searching for photos of the other one and the two totems. I thought I had taken photos of all my garden art, but maybe a missed a few.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Eyes On the Son - poem
When dark clouds gather
keep your eyes on the Son.
Miracles of healing
have only begun.
Fight the hard battle
until it is won.
Place faith in the Father,
keep your eyes on the Son.
Laura Crumm 2011
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Bad Bug
There's a bad respiratory bug going around in my area! It caught up with both my husband and me. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It doesn't last a week or so like the common cold. What I'm hearing from other people who have had it is 2 weeks - 2 months to fully recover. That's certainly a big chunk out of my life!
Supposedly spring is here. I haven't felt anything like spring in the air so far. We've had a cold, wet February and March here in the Pacific Northwest. I know I shouldn't complain when I see what other areas in the country have been through, but I sure am tired of rain!
To all of you out there....stay well and stay dry....except you who are in the drought areas. I wish for a few good downpours in your neck of the woods.
Supposedly spring is here. I haven't felt anything like spring in the air so far. We've had a cold, wet February and March here in the Pacific Northwest. I know I shouldn't complain when I see what other areas in the country have been through, but I sure am tired of rain!
To all of you out there....stay well and stay dry....except you who are in the drought areas. I wish for a few good downpours in your neck of the woods.
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