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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

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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