ART "From the Heart of Hanes"

Antique Shopping again this friday

2009-04-18T20:49:00.002-04:00

ouring the antique
Well I spent the scouring the Antique stores again this Fri. sure is fun but I have to get this habit under control. I am going to blame this on my friend Linda as she sent me money to be her personal shopper. lol
Only kidding Linda I love going.

My Good Friday Antique Shopping

2009-04-15T12:16:00.003-04:00

This is a picture of what I purchased on my shopping trip.
Uncle Sam's School Songs 1897c.
Emerson's Male Quartet's mdcccxcii
2 Village Assessment Books 1925 & 32
Small Journal & Time Book
The Album writers friend (1891)
Old Autograph book entries 1931&32
14 Salt & Pepper shakers to put my glitter in.
2 old keys & 9 post cards.
Mother Goose book 1950
Alphabet Book from the 50's

Antique Shopping

2009-04-13T09:33:00.007-04:00

I took my camera on this shopping day with the idea of taking lots of pictures. These are some of the pictures taken at the first shop. She is a bit high. I then went to two other stores that I had never visited before. I got so wrapped up in myself I forgot the pictures so maybe another time. I am hoping if I post enough pictures maybe you will plan a visit to Michigan.

Easter Swaps

2009-04-12T13:23:00.003-04:00

This last month I participated in two Easter swaps. One was where you filled your eggs with goodies ( candy and or embellishments) I hung the 10 eggs I received on my tree and all the goodies are beneath (except the candy it is gone!)

The other swap we made Easter eggs out of card stock 1 for each participant . Had so much fun with both!!!
Look at all that loot!!!!!!!!

Weather in Michigan on Monday April 6th

2009-04-09T12:26:00.002-04:00

This is what I woke up to on Monday morning and if that wasn't bad enough the wet snow took down half my Lilac tree and several branches from my Red Bud tree. And I was without power for have the day. Okay ! I'm done whining.

Lottery creation

2009-04-09T12:18:00.003-04:00

I needed to make something with "Hats" being the theme for our monthly lottery for the Yahoo Group I belong to. So this is what I came up with.

What I have been up to------

2009-03-29T14:07:00.003-04:00

This last week I have been tearing things apart. Last summer I was on a mission---- I was buying all the watches I could find at yard sales and thrift store. I began tearing them apart last week to sell on my ETSY store.

Altered Spoons

2009-03-23T11:15:00.002-04:00

I joined an Altered swap mingle I got carried away and made three. I sent one on without taking a picture. Hope she likes it! I hate it when I do that. I can't decide which one I should send to the next recipient should I let her pick?

Altered Fork

2009-03-13T15:42:00.001-04:00

Here's an Altered Fork I done as an Inspirational piece for my friend Elaine.

And still more----

2009-02-27T17:52:00.005-05:00

More junk

2009-02-27T17:45:00.003-05:00

More spoons and these numbers came from an old cash register. I'm sure I will be able to use these.

I went "Junk" shopping today

2009-02-27T17:09:00.003-05:00

I joined an altered spoon swap. I need to send 2 altered spoons. So I went shopping for spoons I bought 25.

2009-02-26T16:18:00.005-05:00

I have been altering Jeri Aaron's book with the theme of "Green" this last month.

Going back to school

2009-02-26T16:05:00.002-05:00

Jan. 12th I started an online course. "Digital Design" This has been exciting for me but very time consuming. I am starting to feel more relaxed. I did receive an A for CPU 101. I'm studying the fundamentals of art at the present. Wish me luck!

On The 12th Day of Christmas---

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Virginia sent to me---
This lovely flower Pin just as cool as can be!
Thanks Virginia can't wait to pin this on my coat.

On The 11th Day of Christmas---

2008-12-12T13:52:00.002-05:00

Jean has sent to me---
A very nice necklace pretty as can be---
Thanks Jean! this must have been so much work stringing all those beads.
I Love It!

On The 10th Day of Christmas---

2008-12-12T13:39:00.003-05:00

Susan sent to me a lovely little ornament cute as can be.
Susan sent the ornament packaged in a decorated Toilet Paper roll Clever! Clever! However some how it arrived broken and Susan has offerer to send another. Thanks Susan!!!

Susan Tidwell

http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com

Catch Up time "12 Days of Christmas"

2008-12-12T13:22:00.003-05:00

On the 9th Day of Christmas---
Shelly sent to me a beautiful necklace as lovely as can be!

Thanks Shelly love this!

Shelly Rae Wood

www.shellyraewood.blogspot.com

On the 8th Day of Christmas

2008-12-08T11:29:00.004-05:00

Jeri sent to me------
A Pin Cushion Lovely as can be!
Jeri --Love this Cup and saucer pin cushion.
Such a clever Idea!
Love it! Love it!

Jeri Aaron

http://artfulgathering.typepad.com/

On the 7th Day of Christmas---

2008-12-07T13:16:00.003-05:00

Gwynn has sent to me ----
A Gown of snowflakes pretty as can be---

Gwynn, the gown is simply beautiful.
I'm thinking of putting mine in an altered piece.
Thank You So Much!!!

On the 6th day of Christmas

2008-12-07T12:58:00.004-05:00

I sent to you----
Yes day #6 was my day to supply gifts so I made spoon art to hang from trees or include in art/assemblage you decide--- I ran out of spoons so mine was a fork.
Same idea though---

On The 5th Day of Christmas

2008-12-05T12:31:00.006-05:00

Diann sent to me ------
a beautiful pair of earrings
Pretty as can be-----
Thanks Diann you couldn't have picked a better color for me . I love basic black , silver and white jewelry.

Diann Scholl

http://diannsartspot.blogspot.com/

On the 4th Day of Christmas---

2008-12-04T14:40:00.005-05:00

Cris has sent to me----

A Gift that smells just luscious as can be!

Cris what a wonderful aroma!
I'm loving this------

Cris Cunningham

http://www.enchantedheartsstudio.blogspot.com

On the Third Day of Christmas---

2008-12-03T12:09:00.005-05:00

Connie Hippen sent to me-----
A lovely Wooden Angel she made so cleverly!
Packed with a candle that smell yummy!
and she wrapped it in a sheer fabric with white and silver snowflakes. Love the fabric it will be used in a future Christmas project.

So clever Connie I love my Angel!

Connie Hippin

http://AlteredRoute.blogspot.com

On the 2nd Day of Christmas

2008-12-02T09:17:00.004-05:00

Barbara sent to me--- An Angel for my Christmas Tree.
Thanks Barb what a beautiful Angel she is!!!
check out more of her work.
Barbara Hagerty
http://www.artiphytheheart.typepad.com

My gift to You

2008-12-01T11:03:00.003-05:00

All that follow my blog----
On the 1st Day of Christmas

On the 1st Day of Christmas------

2008-12-01T09:01:00.003-05:00

Angie sent to me, A necklace beautiful as can be!
Thanks Angie Hall Haviland!
Check out more of her work.
Angie Hall Haviland

http://angiehallhaviland.typepad.com/angiesartfulllife/

12 Days of Christmas Swap

2008-11-30T21:42:00.003-05:00

I joined a 12 days of Christmas with 11 of my talented friends. We each made 11 gifts sending them to each other. Each were assigned a day. I am day #6.
Dec. 1st the fun begins! ------ We will be opening our 1st gift tomorrow .
Each day I will post a scan of the gift I open.

I've Been tagged

2008-11-30T09:40:00.003-05:00

Thanks to Diann for my award. Which I am very grateful!
I am new to this tagging stuff not sure of its purpose or as how it is done , so my apologies to those before this that I did not respond to.
#1 The winner may put the logo on their blog
#2. put a link to the person who sent out the award
#3. nominate 3 blogs
#4. put links to their blogs
#5. leave a message for your nominees

I have successfully transferred the image!
I have linked Diann's blog to mine!
I have nominated 3 blogs!
I have linked their blogs to mine!
I have left them messages!
It took me all day, but by George I think I got it!!!!

I am nominating ---
Amy-http://abundantcuriosities.blogspot.com/
Sue-http://www.lilypepperprimitives.blogspot.com
Autumn-http://autumnsantics.blogspot.com/
These three ladies are very talented and deserving of this award.

The stockings were hung----

2008-11-15T19:29:00.005-05:00

I joined a Stocking swap! Here is a sample of the ones I made. They are all different.
26 girls joined so 26 stockings had to be made. I will recieve one from each gal they will be joined with a ring or ribbon to form a book.

Art Retreat in Texas

2008-11-04T00:38:00.003-05:00

This is a party planner provided my Jan Love, I love this and plan to make more. I have not finished this I have lots more images and embellishment to apply.

Art Retreat in Texas

2008-11-04T00:25:00.004-05:00

This is a coaster book provided by Ellen the coasters were so good looking I decided to keep portions of them revealed. Now I am on the look out for coasters!

Art Retreat in Texas

2008-11-04T00:15:00.003-05:00

This is an assemblage I made at the retreat. I provided several items so everyone could make theirs an original.

Altered Cabinet cards with container

2008-10-06T19:03:00.002-04:00

I done these 6 Altered cabinet cards with a container for a swap.
My first and may be my last altered cabinet cards.

Lrg. Match Box swap

2008-09-18T10:07:00.003-04:00

My on line group is doing a Lrg. 250 count Match Box swap. We had to decorate the box and then fill it with tiny goodies. Such as beads, charms,game pieces,lace ribbon, inchies, you get the idea.
I was finalized yesterday I mines ready to be sent today.

Junk Shops

2008-09-12T16:23:00.012-04:00

I love going to junk shops. Today I feel I really scored---
I'll share pics of what I got .

Winter/Snow coffee table book

2008-09-05T21:42:00.008-04:00

I bought these blue and purple papers last winter . I bound the book with silver bells.

Friends/ Inspirational book

2008-09-01T13:10:00.001-04:00

I love making these---

What I've been up to---

2008-09-01T12:57:00.003-04:00

I've had a time getting motivated in my art. Yesterday I made a book/ journal in shades of Blue from K & Company.

Recipe card swap

2008-08-12T14:58:00.003-04:00

I joined a recipe card swap with a group of girl. Not sure why I don't cook/bake any more since the kids are grown. Maybe these new recipes will inspire me.

Wine Lamp

2008-08-10T14:20:00.003-04:00

I had to share this decorative lamp my daughter gave me for Christmas. It's gorgeous isn't it. A friend of hers actually made it. I've decorated my dinning room with the wine theme and having fun with it.

Christmas/Coffee Table Book

2008-08-04T13:36:00.008-04:00

This is a Christmas book I creatd to sell on my Etsy Store. I used the book cover of an old Readers Digest book, some photo mat boards as pages. I love doing these!

Halloween Book

2008-08-04T10:24:00.005-04:00

I created this little Halloween book to sell on my Etsy Store. I used a sound button from a Halloween card I bought last year. It has chains clanking and a woman screaming. So cool--

Work In Progress

2008-07-15T10:22:00.003-04:00

I found this image on a disk I recently purchased. I fell in love with the innocence it portrayed.

Red, White and Blue

2008-07-08T11:01:00.003-04:00

This is what I created for my monthly Inspirational piece for my Yahoo group. Thanks Susan for keeping me inspired.

Another page to Share

2008-07-06T12:15:00.002-04:00

I just had to share 1 more page.

Page of Images

2008-07-06T11:50:00.003-04:00

Here is a page from a book of images I recently purchased. I love the little birds.

Row of Houses received

2008-07-06T11:42:00.003-04:00

I've received my house some time ago. All beautiful can't wait to get them up on display.

More AB

2008-06-21T10:39:00.003-04:00

Here is a couple more pages in progress --

It's been a long time----

2008-06-16T16:55:00.005-04:00

I have been struggling with my art the last month. Lots going on in my life. Mostly I can't get my ideas on paper. This book is a work in progress.

Row of Houses

2008-05-11T21:57:00.005-04:00

These are the final houses hope everyone is pleased. The Time House is for my friend Jeri, U make my heart sing is for my long time friend Liane, The Yellow House is for Sue W. I don't know Sue that well she is new to our group but, I read her profile and discovered yellow is her favorite color.

AB Round Robin

2008-05-09T22:26:00.004-04:00

Well I decided to do one more open spread. Little Boy Blue and Blue Skies nothin' but blue skies. and I added a paint brush as an embellishment to one of the others I had been working on.

Row of Houses

2008-05-07T19:05:00.004-04:00

I have entered a Mingle sending 3 houses to the 3 names below mine. These are a work in progress but this is what I have so far. They are not due until June 1st. so I'm in good shape.

Sunflower Assemblage

2008-05-07T18:54:00.002-04:00

I finished my Sunflower Assemblage today. It didn't take long, but I spent half the day looking for the small flower pot and the stamp "love warms every nest" of course they both were on the table, but I didn't find them until I searched the garbage, swept floors, searched every drawer once and some twice.

Western Assembladge in Shadow Box

2008-05-02T12:32:00.002-04:00

My Dad makes me these Shadow boxes. I have been having so much fun filling them. I'm off to an Art week-end retreat in July. So I'm getting in the mood.
I have a Mermaid one started and of course the Red Sunflower one is still sitting on the shelf. I think I have found my direction for it.

What I've been doing.

2008-04-30T10:01:00.006-04:00

The last couple weeks I have been a little depressed and had to force myself to create ---. I'm in an AB round robin. The book I've been working in is "Pilgrimage of Color"! She started the book herself and the book is beautiful! Hope I can do the book justice.

May Lottery ( Wings)

2008-04-30T00:05:00.002-04:00

This is a lottery entry for the month of May. The box is on I purchased at Hobby Lobby for .99.

I've been Tagged!!!

2008-04-13T23:48:00.003-04:00

I've been tagged by Jeri at http://artfulgathering.typepad.com
Now to fulfill this Seven Random things about me:
1. I never had Cheese cake until I was grown about the age of 23.
2. I can't swim so a walk in the water is not relaxing to me.
3. I have my cards read twice a year. I view this as entertainment but she is very good a little scary and that is what keeps me going back.

4. I love lobster and beer.
5. I love antique shops / flea markets / junk shops.
6. I love to travel though I have not done a lot.
7. I love to read those trashy novels but only read them in the evening and can't seem to put them down.

I'm tagging Susan at Artful Musings - Susan Tidwell

What I did today

2008-04-03T18:57:00.001-04:00

I've been working on my shadow Boxes. Only got one done will start the larger one after dinner. Hopefully will be able to post tomorrow.

Unfinished Shadow box's

2008-03-30T17:10:00.000-04:00

I'm having my Dad make me some shadow boxes since I can't seem to find any in the stores. I will be selling them when I get the prices figured out and the shipping.

Another Shadow Box

2008-03-28T18:37:00.000-04:00

I've made this up as a special Rak for a special friend. She saw a bird shrine that I had done for a lottery and loved it. So--- I hope she will like this!

Shadow Box

2008-03-26T18:41:00.000-04:00

My Dad made me several shadow boxes and several sizes. I decided I would sell some unfinished. But I had to play with a few here is my first--- in progress.

Altered Book in progress

2008-03-26T18:33:00.000-04:00

I have worked some on my Altered Book. I still have two weeks so I think I'm in good shape. I love doing Altered Books I don't know why I have to be pushed to get started.

Busy, Busy, Busy

2008-03-21T23:17:00.000-04:00

I have spent the entire week painting my new art room and organizing it.Whew it was a huge job! Today is the first day I have been able to actually see the table. I worked in by altered book "Season of Love" I have no family plans for Easter so I will try to catch up on some art.

Row of Houses

2008-03-11T16:14:00.000-04:00

I Spent this morning finishing up 5 of the houses started yesterday. I guess I'm good with what has been created so far. I am my worst critic! I have 6 more to do but plan to take a break. Perhaps I will start my Altered Book ( I better decide on a title).

Abandon Building

2008-03-10T23:08:00.000-04:00

Well my day is nearing the end. I did not accomplish as much as I would have liked today. I had lots of housework to catch up on since vacation.
I've joined a House Swap, I did cut 11 houses out of mat board today. I have worked on them all but completed done. Hopefully I be able to post one tomorrow.
Since I have no new art to post here is a picture I took leaving the Tampa shore line. I love the look of old abandon buildings. Use as you wish.

2008-03-09T19:48:00.001-04:00

I stopped by here to have a drink, 24.00 two drinks. I'm thinking I could have bought a lot of Bud Light with 24.00. Relax your on vacation my friends say.
Cayman Islands were beautiful ! We had little time to spend there so we just walked around and shopped.

Back from Vacation!

2008-03-09T18:25:00.000-04:00

Had a wonderful time! It was an experience , FOOD everywhere, I'm surprised I didn't gain twenty pounds. The entertainment was great. Something going on in every part of the ship. I got sunburned the first day at sea, but it is tanning up nicely. I am truly glad to be home missed Bailey and my Art.

Starting out

2008-02-26T16:40:00.000-05:00

Well I have been two days trying to make a banner for this blog. Not happy with it but will have to do for now. I will be leaving for Florida Thursday and Saturday morning we leave on a cruise to the Cayman Islands. We will return to Florida Thursday and head for home Friday afternoon.
I'm looking forward to some warmer weather and no snow. I will post some pics. of my trip when I return.