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Just an update… I have to run but will announce the winners of One World One Heart later. Stay tuned! Here are the two winners of my giveaway! Chris Peden of Evidence of an Artistic Life will receive one vintage German doll torso, one frozen Charlotte doll, and five antique medicine tin lids. Deirdre of [...]
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Here is a peek at the charms I’m working on for a swap with the JouJou Girls. The theme is Valentines and who doesn’t love roses for that particular holiday? I am so excited at how they are turning out – even better than the picture I snapped with my cell phone (if I do [...]
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I only have time for a short post… I should be sleeping right now! I listed some really cute new items in my etsy store: artful bliss. Here’s a little teaser for you… Happy shopping!
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The Charmsters, a charm swapping group that I belong to is holding a charity auction on eBay. The auction is for a beautiful hand crafted charm necklace. This necklace features 15 soldered, Christmas-themed charms. Each beautiful charm has been created by a member of the group. We collaborated to make a very special work of [...]
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Just celebrated a special occasion. Unfortunately, they’re sneaking up all too often these days. I think this is the year I’m going to start lying about my age… I think I can pull off 39. Who’s going to know? Ha! Anyway, I bought myself a beautiful gift at the Art & Soul vendor sale. This [...]
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I had such a wonderful time at Art & Soul. It’s always over too soon. The people who attend are some of the most wonderful women I’ve met. And the classes are always great. I don’t know why, but I was extremely tired the whole five days. I was feeling foggy and slow; not creative [...]
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I cannot believe that it is the last day of September. Where does time go? I have so many projects going on, it’s hard to stay focused long enough to finish anything. I have made some slow progress on my studio. I still have quite a bit of work to do but I’m getting there. [...]
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This coming month is going to be jam-packed with art. I cannot wait! On Sunday, the Muse Council (aka Washington County Mixed Media Artists) is getting together. These ladies are most talented and a lot of fun to hang out with. We’re going to be working on soldering. Art & Soul starts this week. I’m [...]
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I participated in a black and white themed charm swap recently. Here are pictures of the beautiful artwork. I showed my mom tonight when she was at my house and she was impressed with everyone’s creativity.
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Joujou Charm Necklace and Earrings A magical workshop featuring Deryn Mentock Saturday and Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2008 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hillsboro, Oregon Workshop fee: $250 To register, please contact Denise You can find more about Deryn on her blog at http://somethingsublime.typepad.com/ All images and designs copyright Deryn Mentock Used with [...]
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