New Etsy Shop Banner

I've been wanting to devote more time to listing things in my Etsy shop...this morning I made a new banner for the shop and will be listing a lot of new items after the New Year...so stop by when you get a chance =) Merry Christmas Eve!!!! xo

A couple more photos...

Well, the days are very quickly passing by now - it's hard to believe tomorrow is already Christmas Eve day. We haven't had any more snow, in fact it is only a memory now, all melted away. Lots of wind and icy rain, but that's it...ah well...

So here are some more recent house photos ... the third photo down has one of my most special items in it. My friend Keith, of Gardens of the Inner Eye was kind enough to send me a print of one of his lovely photos. It is so beautiful, and I really need to get a better frame for it - silver, I'm thinking - but there it stands, in the piano room on the table beside my favorite lamp, miniscule Mata Ortiz pot and part of my doll collection. Thank you again, Keith =) !!!

The second photo is my newest splurge - a quilt I've been wanting for quite some time now...I also purchased the matching shams, so when I get back from AZ next week I'm going to be doing a lot of much needed decorating (getting something new like the quilt always inspires me to do lots of cleaning and organizing, and decorating, of course =)

I hope you are all enjoying a warm (inside, at least) and safe and happy holiday season thus far...and I wish for you all the best things that God has in store for you this Christmas. Much love, Peggi xoxo

For Theme Thursday - Green and Brown

Here is my submission for this week's challenge at Theme Thursday...a 4x4 digital and mixed media collage...just a reminder (as if you really needed one =), only six more days til Christmas...can ya believe it?!?

Think Monday - Think ATC ... Lamps

For Think Monday - Think ATC this week - the delightful topic: Lamps =)

Sunday Post Card Art - Bright Colours

For Sunday Post Card Art this week, my submission for the Bright Colours challenge.

For Photo Friday - Weathered

Old building ruins - Bisbee, Arizona ... To view more submissions for this week's challenge please visit Photo Friday

Make a Moo or Two - Christmas

For Make a Moo or Two this week, the wonderful theme of "Christmas" ... also, I will be posting some pics later today of our house, as we transform it into a Christmas cottage...stay tuned =)

Think Monday Think ATC - Red

There is something about the Christmas season that just makes me fall in love with the color red - when I saw that it was this week's theme at Think Monday Think ATC I knew I had to take part =)

Hope you are wrapping your presents with beautiful red bows, lighting hundreds of brightly burning red and green candles, putting on warm red sweaters and socks, and making Christmas cookies - covered with little red sprinkles...

Hugs, Peggi

For the Created By Hand Challenge - Red and Green

Please visit the Created by Hand Challenge blog to see more Red and Green images...

29 Days of Giveaways on Chrysti's Blog

Uber-talented and sweet Chrysti Hydeck is taking part in the 29 Days of Giveaways on her blog right now. Please visit Art by Chrysti today (here is the link to her blog post: http://chrysti.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/29-days-of-giveaways-for-you/ ) to read about this inspirational event...and while you are there sign up for her huge giveaway...'tis the wonderful season of giving - everyday! xo

For Mixed Media Monday - Home Sweet Home

To view more Home Sweet Home submissions for this week's challenge, please visit Mixed Media Monday

Think Monday - Think ATCs Stone Angels

For this week's challenge at TMTA - Stone Angels ... please visit their blog to see more submissions.

For Photo Friday - Food

Peppers...only peppers...you gotta love 'em =)

Thank you...

Hello all,

I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for sending such sweet get well wishes. I am really doing much better now, and will hopefully get all caught up on things and start creating some more art soon too....Hugs & best wishes, Peggi

John and Bisbee

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Untitled

1998

Digital and mixed media collage.

For the Crazy Amigo Challenge - Give it Some Color

Please visit the Crazy Amigo Challenge blog to see more entries =)

Abstract - Earth

Mixed media incorporated into a digital collage.

Ice Dreams

...because colder days are on the way...
Digital Collage

For Theme Thursday - Friends

For Theme Thursday this week...a true friend is for life...

Marie Antoinette ATC

For my wonderful friends at the Tyrone Power Forum =)

Coming soon...

To my Etsy shop ...

For Mixed Media Monday - Stars

For this week's challenge at Mixed Media Monday - Stars.

Make a Moo or Two - Pumpkins

For the Make a Moo or Two challenge this week ... the fun topic of pumpkins!

From Sherry's Blog - Esprit d'Art

I just read this on Sherry's blog - something I don't believe I've ever read before but it certainly touched me and inspires me at a time when I need it most...thanks so much for posting this, Sherry!

Promise Yourself-

To be strong so that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

The Optimist Creed was authored in 1912 by Christian D. Larson, an advocate of positive thought

Untitled

Digital Collage ...

Created by Hand Challenge - Dream

For the Created by Hand Challenge theme this week...Dream.

For the Gothic Arch Challenge - Renaissance

To see more entries this week please visit the Gothic Arch Challenge Hope everybody had an awesome summer - school starts here this week!?!

Susan's Book - New Subtitle

Susan emailed me today with some new information about her upcoming book, Exhibition 36...they have added a subtitle to it "Mixed-Media Demonstrations + Explorations" and the book will be available in bookstores in November! Doesn't the cover look awesome?! I am so excited for Susan and all of the artists that contributed to the book...this will be my first time ever having some of my own art work published, and I can tell you it is truly an exciting and wonderful experience. You can still pre-order it on Amazon too - woot woot! =)

Beautiful Art Giveaway by Anne

Anne is celebrating her 6th month blogging anniversary, and is having a giveaway in its honor. And she is giving away the most lovely piece of artwork created by her. Please visit her blog and view all of her wonderful art - and while you are there be sure and sign up for the drawing!

You Make My Day!

Wonderful and thoughtful Lori of Too Silly Sisters fame surprised me yesterday with the sweetest award. It is to give to those who brighten our day, make us smile, and generally ... make our day! I am so glad I met Lori this year, through the Bella Enchanted Mermaid Swap - she is a talented & spirited lady, and she's got the most awesome blog. Thank you again, Lori =) xoxoxo

I'd like to pass this award along to a couple of bloggers who have inspired and encouraged me as an artist - we may have lost touch a bit over the years but I am still so grateful for their kindness and welcoming when I was a new blogger.. First is Kathy Wasilewski - Kathy was one of the first people I met when I began blogging and she encouraged me to make art, and inspired me continually with her lovely altered work and collages. So thank you, Kathy - you are an artist who brightens the world everyday with your beautiful art! Second is Deb Trotter - we have lost touch a bit, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of and appreciate Deb's enthusiasm, her friendliness, and her ability to make art fun. So thank you so much ladies - you really have brightened my artful life =)

Mixed Media Monday - Fashion

For Mixed Media Monday this week - stop by their blog and check out all the other entries =)

For Photo Friday - Beauty

Oh, how I miss that place!
Ramsey Canyon
Huachuca Mountains
Arizona

Frida Kahlo - ATC

Digital collage.

Beautiful Treasures in My Mailbox

This was an excellent week for finding treasures - in my mailbox, that is =) I was so excited to receive an awesome button bracelet - in two of my very favorite colors - from my dear friend Lori at Too Silly Sisters. I just love the adorable button bracelets she makes and sells on Etsy - I bought one for Lisa not too long ago, and I knew - I had to have one too ... Thank you so much, Lori - I call it my "happy bracelet" because honestly - when I wear it - I just feel happier! =)

I was also the recipient of one of Heather Robinson's lovely creations - she is one of the most talented mixed media artists I know, and she sent a tin she had altered with vintage images and embellishments. It is so incredible! I am always amazed at Heather's artwork, and am tickled pink to have an authentic "Heather Robinson" in my collection =)

So thank you so much - you are both awesome ladies & wonderful friends - and you rock the art world big time!!! xoxo

The Giveaway Goody Pics

As some of you remember, I recently had my 3rd Blogoversary and had a giveaway drawing in celebration. The winner of the giveaway was Debbie of Creations by Debbie =)

Here are some photos of what I made for her...the French-inspired shadow box (featuring a gorgeous rhinestone very vintage button), a packet of Sweet Williams to plant - just because they are so darn pretty, and a framed (French inspired, again) ATC. Unfortunately, the card you see in the photo got pink paint on it (hmmm, wonder how that happened?) so I sent Debbie a different card (but didn't have the opportunity to get a pic of it). Sorry 'bout that!

I really loved hosting a giveaway, and hope to have another one soon. Again, thank you to everyone who signed up and many, many congratulations to Debbie!

A Lovely Award from Heather

Recently I was thrilled and honored to be bestowed with the Wylde Women Award from Heather at Creative Solace .

Here are the rules for this award:

1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number in between - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.

2. Link back to this blogsite (http://www.tammyvitale.com/) so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women...

And remember the Purpose of the Award: To send love and acknowledgment to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

These wonderful ladies are women I admire and who continually inspire and impress me with their talent, humour, honesty and joy...it is with great pleasure I award the "Wylde Women Award" to:

Chrysti Hydeck, Art by Chrysti
Deb Lewis, Vintage Moon Studio
Pilar Pollock, Pipnotes
Sandra Evertson, Sandra Evertson - Blog
Kristin Hubick, Retro Cafe Art Gallery Blog
Lori Drake, Morning Glories and Moonflowers
Sheri Gaynor, Living Our Dreams
Tiffany Jane, Beyond the Vintage Path
Shari Beaubien, Painting By Heart

Congratulations to you ladies and thank you for your inspiration. And thank you again, Heather - you are always a wonderful inspiration and friend.

Hugs, Peggi

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Sun

My submission for this week's Crazy Amigo Challenge ...

Created by Hand Challenge - Skinny & Orange

Here is my skinny orange submission this week =) To view more submissions from many talented artists please visit Created by Hand Challenge
Enjoy!

Think Monday - Think ATC Nostalgia

For the theme "Nostalgia" this week at Think Monday - Think ATC. Digital and mixed media collage.

For Mixed Media Monday - Rust

Quotation by Thomas Traherne...
Mixed media collage by me ...

To see more rust-related art, please visit Mixed Media Monday Hope everyone had a super weekend =)

Sunday Post Card Art - Who Let the Dogs Out?

OK, this challenge is just too fun to not do! Here's a digital collage of my wonderful doggy Holly all decked out as Princess for a Day. Isn't she the cutest? =)

Please visit Sunday Post Card Art for more doggy-related art this week!

For Illustration Friday - Enough

The Little Mermaid decided she could never have enough pearls ...

Digital collage.