tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110564632012-02-16T12:47:26.954-08:00a quirky mix of Tracy's life and art journeys including mixed media, digital scrap-booking/art, altered art and anything else that tickles her fancyTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.comBlogger2311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-69076562289279081312007-11-11T18:46:00.000-08:002007-11-11T18:51:54.164-08:00

I've moved my blog and won't be posting here anymore!PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS NEW WEB ADDRESS FOR MY BLOG http://www.artwerx.us/blogCome on over!

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stay tuned.... there will be a change for the ol' blog tonight :)

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Last weekend Amanda and I went to Eugene to spend some long overdue time together. Here are the fall pics I took along the way, and at the pumpkin patch.

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Proud of myself for opting to not go to the new Mexican place for dinner, I drove to the grocery store and bought ingredients for last nights meal. I made tortellini with meatballs and garlic bread. So when the hubby comes come from work he's dishing up his dinner...He: "Dinner looks good - I'm surprised you cooked tonight"She: "Ya, I was going to go out, but changed my mind"He: "Did you eat

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My mom loves to tell the story about when I was in elementary school, in math class were supposed to find a body part that closely resembled a unit of measurement, and measure the hallway around the school with it. Most people chose their foot, an arm length, etc, but not me... I chose the length of my index finger between the first and second knuckle, because when I bent it, it measured a

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We are studying Lynne Perrella's Alphabetica in the ZNE book club this month. Week 1's assignment was to choose a word that has some meaning for us and adorn an art journal cover with that word.Here's my journal...I chose the word strength from my favorite quote, from a Kleenex commercial of all places: "My tears do not compromise my strength." I really like that one. This year my strength has

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Oscar is Sandy's pride and joy, so I just had to showcase him for her birthday. The little dog in the doghouse is Oscar's own dog, Corky.The photos are a bit blurry, sorry.This is a mixed media painting on paper mache using acrylic paint, scrapbook paper for the pillow and crown & hat, and Swarovski crystals. Happy Birthday Sandy!

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from our Beachside camping trip

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They are back, my wretched hives, or something like it. I'm bumpy, itchy, and hopelessly scratchy. The worst place is having them on the inside of my eyelids... I feel like I've rubbed all my eyelashes off. They are on my scalp, forehead, face, neck, boob, butt, stomach, back, legs, arms, and top of my feet.... on an off throughout the day. The ones on my eyelids, head, face, neck and back

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The assemblage above by ZNE Member Northwest_Pretties * Susan Shepard-Knaupf. Isn't it lovely? I love the pink! The love how the contents isn't limited to the inside, it spills out the front. The cute Zeti style hats are a fave of mine too. Very inspiring...I want to make an assemblage soon too. Maybe a halloween one. There's a great one in the latest Somerset Studio that I'm dying to try,

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I have a poll going on the right side, under my profile. Take a moment to fill it out. You can choose multiple answers, but of course the less answers you choose, the more precise it will be.(I think anyone can vote, not just Blogger members)Update: the poll is closed

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.... that's what today was. I got up late, and sipped the most delicious coffee out of my favorite mug while wearing my snuggly hello kitty slippers and reading my favorite blogs. I need to make a list of them so I can share one day. I use firefox to browse the internet, and this am I downloaded a plug-in that tracks my blogs for me, and pops up when there is a new entry to read, supposedly -

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.... we were just talking about these balls today, weren't we Sandy? While admitting that I read nearly 200 blogs on the weekend mornings, we chatted about the ball. (to my defense, I quickly see if there is a new post, read it and move on) OR if I get side-tracked by links in those blogs, I can be lost for hours like I did with this dude's blog.... An old post, led me to this.... it's so

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Quite a powerful piece of jewelry.Crumley New York - jewelry & accessories designPowered by ScribeFire.

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the blog isn't nearly as fun as used to be because I can't bitch about anyone here anymore, since 'the locals' are reading it. My online 'dear diary' is no more, LOL.

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Black & Blue Beetle Bracelet * close up 2 Originally uploaded by traSEAlee Kelly.... you have changed my Saturdays forever.... I can't not make a bracelet on Saturdays now - or it just feels weird!This is my new one.... I had it planned out last week, shopped for the beads for it this afternoon, and finished it tonight. Initially we thought it was a highly polished chalk turquoise beetle

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I'm so bummedmy green inchies that I made for a swap are lost in the mail.I have to file a claim for them now - I hate postal paper work.

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Vintage Garden Bracelet Originally uploaded by traSEAlee Here's another bracelet, using Kelly's Garden Bracelet technique. I used vintage buttons, pearls (real and swarovski), and more snazzy glass beads. It feels so good on because it's kind of 'weighty' and swishes around as I move. I love it.I'm collecting beads for my next one.... all black, with an amazing scarab beetle made from

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theme is patterns. I took this at the Portland Chinese Gardens. It was our first time there and it's so gorgeous. These sakura flowers were all over, 'paved' with smooth, black stones that had been turned on their sides. So pretty.

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I took a beading class yesterday, from the fun and amazing Kelly Angeley. She's been seen all over the pages of Stringing Magazine - including the cover of the Spring issue!So below is the bracelet I made.... click on any of the pics to see them larger, directly on my flickr page, where I've stuff written about each shot.

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At long last, I have made something new! This will be the first in a series that I'm making with this gal.... this one is called The Escape Artist.Credits and steps taken to create it can be seen here.

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Ok Seriously, could this bunny be any cuter? My uncle and his wife have 8 new bunnies hopping around. Oh how I miss my old place, with our bunnies all about. Don't worry animal lovers, no bunnies were harmed for this photo :)My X, his wife and 3 additional (since ours) kids are in town. Bless his little heart, he's here visiting his son, for the first time in 10 years. Despite my sarcasm,

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I'm a wee bit bitter that not a single person in my family called to wish us a happy anniversary. Jeepers.... 10 years folks.... well at least Snoopy gives a shit.

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You will need:metal flashing (available at hardware stores)scrapbook paperglass puddlesglass topped metal containersspray adhesive or carpet tapetacky gluemighty magnetsribbon (optional)Directionsbend 1/4 of the flashing over a sharp edge, so that it forms a standspray it front surface with spray adhesive or cover with carpet tapeplace the paper on and trim as neededpaint the backs of glass

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June 28th marked my 10th year here in the ol' USA, but I still must hum the O' Canada tune in my head today! I'm still Canadian after all. I really don't want to become a US citizen, I'm happy just being a resident.

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Yesterday I was featured at Sprito de Zne!They wrote a really nice blurb about me - how cool. (thanks gals)Check it out here.

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I just signed up for a fabric inchie swap. I'm coming in on the second round, which is green. (darn it - I missed the first round which was pink!) I'm going to make my own set of pink as my 'practice' squares, so I'll be all primed to make my little greenies.Melissa Cobb Hubbell of Art Erratica is the hostess with mostess. Her inspiration for this swap came from the blog photo you see to the

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We made the treck to Portland for Tyler's INS interview. We got up at 3am to leave by 4am, to make sure we were there by 8am, in case there was commuter traffic on the I5. We got there on time and the whole interview lated 10 or 15 minutes. So, we had the rest of the day to toodle around the city.We went the Chinese Classical Gardens. It was so beautiful. I would go again anytime - it's so

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Yesterday I turned 38. I'm sliding down the slippery slope to 40, pretty darn fast now. It just feels so weird.One of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings, like today, is read my fave blogs and see what my fave artists are doing, creating, thinking about. It's almost a bummer when they start getting recognized and they stop blogging and creating art because they are out touring around

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Over on Flickr, they held an event where people took pictures throughout the day of 5-5-07. You could take as many photos as you liked (last call I saw almost 16 thousand uploaded), BUT you could only submit one to the group for consideration to be part of a book that's published. There are over 7 thousand submissions, and they chose 122 photos to be published - and mine was one of them! Mine

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This is the glass house I made for the Habitat for Humanity Auction. This is how it was done:cut glass in shapes for the house (2 pieces for each side/roof)made the collages for each side in photoshop and printed (credits to follow)added glitter to the butterfly wings, then sandwiched each collage in between each set of glass and edged with copper foil (available at www.artwerx.us)soldered up

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I really am terrible at creating something when I have to. I've been struggling to come up with something for the Habitat for Humanity auction on June 2nd.... until today. I finally finished the design work for the bird house. I'm making mine from glass, but I needed the artwork to sandwich between the panes. Here's a screen shot of what I've done.This next one is in poor lighting, but you

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Made for the 'Ad Challenge' at Designer Digitals using:*May 6th Ad Challenge goodie from Jennifer Adams Donnelly*string by Holly McCaig's Charmed Alpha*eyelet by Valeri Brumfieldand another version:*May 6th Ad Challenge goodie from Jennifer Adams Donnelly*string, photo holders and date stamp by Holly McCaig's Charmed Alpha*eyelet by Valeri Brumfield*designer edge template by Shellyrae Cusbert*

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I wish I wish I wish...

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Originally uploaded by bubba trout.

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Bird Measuring SpoonsThese are so so sweet, but $85 for measuring spoons? I think not.

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Hello, my name is Tracy and I'm NOT a sewer. I'm trying to make a cute Amy Butler purse, but it's not going so well. "How hard can it be?"... I asked myself... "It's only a square". I made sure not to buy a pattern that used piping or trim, or anything to 'throw off my game'. Ha! This sweet little pattern is kick'n my butt :) Let's just say I need to buy more fabric, for round 2.So in the mean

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I'm making a glass birdhouse 'Sally Jean' style, for the upcoming Habitat for Humanity auction. I was lucky enough to get an invite to participate in this and I'm really honored. So... I'm making a glass house, but the front will be totally solid (no bird hole), because this will be purely decorative. My problem is the the 'hole'. I want to put something there to represent the whole, but I

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Well this is what I've found out so far.... going off dairy was not nearly as hard as I thought, but I don't know if I can do it forever. At least not 100% forever. I don't think I'm allergic to it, as we previously thought. I do think though that I have a sensitivity to it. What I failed to mention, all along, was that when I started this dairy free gig, I also started Nasonex. I started

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If some asked me to choose between giving up dairy or breathing, I would have easily ditched breathing. My bf "Pearl" has become a vegan vegitarian this past year, and I told her when she first started, "I could probably do it, if I wanted to, but I could NEVER give up dairy". Well I have given it up for almost a week now, and I'm so happy about my progress.Dairy Free Journalday*3I cheated for

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This past year has given me a few presents I haven't been crazy about.... dark circles under my eyes, weight gain, the discovery of my sinus cavities being full 24/7, and the on again/off again ear aches. And let's not leave out my old 'friend' the migraine, who's been faithful at never leaving me. The doc says that my sinuses are trying to drain, but my ears are not cooperating and keeping

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oh yes I do!I've been selling lots of nest charms and I've been buying some very neat-o stuff too. I'm anxiously waiting for this sweet drawing:It's from DUDADAZE's shop.And this cool patch:From my fave Altered Diva.It's 2:20 am.... I must TRY to get some sleep. Just 5 more minutes of Etsy & Flickr!

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How come I've never seen one of these before?It's fantastic! Another thing on my wish list :)You can find these cool bird bottles here: Williamsburg* * *My art reception for my gallery opening at the River Gallery last Saturday went really well. There was champagne, brownies, and lemon tarts, and everything looked great... Jan did a great job of displaying everything. Almost all my friends

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Before I update my website (might not be for a few days) I want you to be the first to see the new issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Every issue is pure heaven for the paper/fiber artist and this one is no exception. To buy a copy, just hit the 'buy now' button in the right column.

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The weirdest stuff happens to me.... Today was day 2 1/2 of having a crazy rash all over my chest, shoulders, back, neck, face, eyebrows, arms and scalp. Oh and it's even on the insides of my eye lids and lower lash according to my doctor. Jeepers. I am apparently having some extreme reaction to 'something'.I don't have a clue what it is that I got into contact with. The last time I had a

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Same design, but in sterling silver & freshwater pearls.Available here OR by clicking on the 'buy now' button in the right hand column if you don't want to sign up for Etsy! Free shipping in the USA and comes packaged in it's own tin. If you are outside the USA, I'll bill you $5.50 for shipping via priority global.

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Today we attended our friend John's memorial. It didn't hit me that he's really gone until we were in his shop, and he wasn't there. I know he was there in spirit and I'm sure he would have been thrilled that we filled his shop up, both floors.* * *So far February has been a real eye opening month for me. I'm getting all kinds of messages via things I read, see, etc for changes that I want

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-68167778287477381932007-02-17T01:59:00.000-08:002007-02-17T02:03:12.225-08:00

It's been raining for days... and I think this umbrella would cheer up those gray days.This is officially on my wish list.Available at MOMA

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Check out the project I made, for my first assignment as a member Holly McCaig's altered creative team. Click here to read the newsletter and get the instructions. The kit is called Simplicity and it's fab!!!

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-39673430133690160572007-02-09T20:01:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:47:48.939-08:00

Well jeepers.... I don't have a bid on my 'remember romance' hanging yet, and the darn thing is a measly 4.99! I listed it as part of ZNE's 'Romance' theme week. If you need a little gifty for someone, bid your heart out :) View everyone's auctions here.......What a great Wednesday I had.... I got a smok'n raise, sold 3 more nest pendants and was chosen to be part of digital creative team!

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-20659069527139294422007-02-04T19:08:00.000-08:002007-02-04T19:14:47.574-08:00

I avoid cameras like the plague, but I was up for the challenge at My Digital Muse this weekend, so I did it. I took the pic myself, this afternoon. Ugh - there's just way too much of me.Credits:October 2006 Muse Kit by My Digital MuseStitching by Karen HuntQuote from Designer Digitals quote challengeTab Stamp from Scrap Girls

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Free Valentines to Girls of all ages!Originally uploaded by Carla Sonheim. Carla Sonheim draws the sweetest little girls and has generously made up Valentines for us to print, enjoy, and give away. Click on her pic to find out how you can get yours!I dare you not fall in love :)

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-65913900730954034162007-01-19T23:00:00.000-08:002007-01-19T23:18:56.980-08:00

Oh how I love the comfort of being with an old friend. My friend Mia came into work today to surprise me... she will be in and out of town for a while. I wish it were under better circumstances - my heart goes out to her Dad right now. Anyway - we went out for dinner to catch up and it was so nice to be a with a friend and fall right back into each other's lives and never have a quiet minute.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-5833249805599604542007-01-15T10:02:00.000-08:002007-01-15T10:04:50.647-08:00

Check out the right column and scroll down till you see the map. I added that last night during my 'online all nighter'. It logs where everyone is from around the world. How fun is that?

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-32008834339661263492007-01-15T09:40:00.000-08:002007-01-15T09:58:32.907-08:00

Last Thursday we had a snow day! Oh ya - we got a whole 2 inches and the town was in a tizzy and canceled school. They just have no idea what snow is around.... it NEVER happens. Sometime we get slushy snow mixed with rain, but it never never sticks on the ground, so to wake up last Thursday and this was amazing!I was so sick with my damn headache, I wasn't able to go driving around to take

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I've been off sick for a few days now. Excruciating migraine again, so I haven't been able to come online because I can't see properly. This morning I woke up just a little headache, but I still have that darn eye pain. I saw my optometrist yesterday and she has scheduled me for an MRI. I've never had one before, so if you have - please let me know what it was like. I called the radiology

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-37062439951287676112007-01-07T22:22:00.000-08:002007-01-07T22:28:29.119-08:00

is one thing, posting them is another. I have been taking pictures, but I don't always get the time to log on, hook up my camera, edit the size, etc. Oh well - at least I'm taking more pictures.I bought a 250 gig external hard drive last night. I have a dinosaur of a computer and it's full to the brim with all my pics, songs, and digital files. So full it won't even defrag properly, so I got

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-51003821945636225502007-01-05T23:39:00.000-08:002007-01-06T00:52:27.583-08:00

I'm glad to be back among the living... my migraine is gone!To make my day even better, I've just sold a few pendants on Etsy. Woo hoo. Thanks for the support. It perked me up big time! I added a new one too... with pearls. Finally made something... the first thing in 2007.

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Oh - tonight I finally have some relief of my migraine. The pain is gone, and I'm able to see clearly again but now my eyes just ache. I couldn't come on and post yesterday because I literally couldn't see - everything was just so blurry. You know somethings wrong when you can't read the digital clock on your microwave. Thankfully that's over - and I'm hoping the eye pain will be gone by

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-65136638549068602952007-01-02T22:32:00.000-08:002007-01-03T10:34:49.516-08:00

While Trev was here he surprised me with roses! They are still looking pretty good after all this time!

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-25828949101791133572007-01-01T20:09:00.000-08:002007-01-01T20:18:55.039-08:00

This weeks Studio Friday (well I'm late, so it's a few days ago) is about being proud of a piece of art that hasn't been in the 'lime light'. For me, I think it's my "Key to my heart" piece, which kicked off my art sales for 2006. It was the first piece that got me out of my shell, to show and sell, and really jump started me for the rest of the year. It hung in an alphabet show and sold

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-54656743971464742462007-01-01T12:10:00.000-08:002007-01-01T12:22:36.037-08:00

Happy new year! I had a nice new year in, getting movies, making special snacks etc. I got invited out, but I like it quiet these days.So how about those resolutions? Last year mine was to make way more art, and I did - so that's cool. This year I want to spend more time with my friends and keep in touch with those that are not here. I really need to do that. I want to see how long I can go

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-30346448762830661392006-12-28T23:42:00.000-08:002006-12-31T21:12:57.486-08:00

Wow - who knew that taking on the not-so-new job would take my happy little world... crumple it into a ball... and toss it in the trash? Certainly not me. I have totally lost myself. I'm cut off from my altered art group, I can't get anything done that needs daytime hours, my business is going down the drain, my hair is in dire need of a stylist but she keeps the same hours I do so I'm screwed

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-52142251546106681362006-12-12T13:44:00.000-08:002007-04-26T20:24:27.581-07:00

Is this the coolest oil lamp or what? It's on my wish list.

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With little time and inspiration to work on my collages these days, I've been blessed to have hooked up with some fun & crazy woman at Digital Art Quirks.I can sneak a little creative time when I'm having my coffee or right before bed, to create some digital art and just hit 'save' when I have to leave it to rush off to work. It's kept me in the creative zone at least, until I can get back into

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-84347741971353943962006-12-10T11:13:00.000-08:002006-12-12T22:37:58.046-08:00

Yesterday, I made the treck back to Eugene to find an outfit to wear the bank's Christmas party, after coming home empty handed in last week's fiasco of a trip. I clocked 170 miles on the ol' Bonnevissle looking for it, and finally at 6:35pm it came together. (so much for getting home before dark) While it's still more casual that I was hoping for, it will do. I'll jazz it up with lots of

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Whew... I have recovered from my bad day :) Thanks for all the sweet emails. I love hearing your stories ... don't be afraid to share them here on my comments page, unless of course they are private, then your emails are great too. Either way, thanks for taking the time to write me!So how's the shopping going? Everyone done? I just started this weekend so I have a lot to do still, but I

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went something like this:-get up at 5:00 am to take our sweet friend to Eugene to the train-argue with grumpy husband in the car-fight with grumpy husband in the car-get hurt feelings and tune out grumpy husband, still in the car-realize the tags on my car expired 2 days ago (while 65 miles away from home, on a Saturday when the DMV is closed) (for my Canadian pals, the 'tags' are what Americans

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-35271407429601904182006-11-26T23:40:00.000-08:002006-11-26T23:42:12.522-08:00

Yup, I've still got snow on the brain..... so I brought some to my blog. Credits are in the right column.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-75445527364222772372006-11-26T16:25:00.000-08:002006-12-12T22:32:26.614-08:00

It's snowing like a bugger in my hometown right now and darn it - it never snows here!Here's the webcam shot from this morning....What's a girl gotta do to get some snow around here? I guess I have to settle on the web cams. I've been glued to them all day....

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-42983741545431425372006-11-26T10:20:00.000-08:002006-11-26T10:23:08.567-08:00

It's free upgrade time for my cell phone so this is the cutie patootie that I chose... LG's Chocolate Mint. I just can't get enough of lime green!!!!

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-58160928708532047442006-11-26T01:07:00.000-08:002006-12-12T22:33:24.401-08:00

If you knew me when my kids were little, you would have expected a grande feast from me for Thanksgiving. I was the one who baked all the cookies, painted all the windows, hand made all the invitations... I could put Martha to shame back in the day.But in recent years, I've lost my zest for decorating for the seasons, preparing special meals, making everything from scratch, etc. .... until this

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-79974313576224909532006-11-22T20:47:00.000-08:002006-11-22T21:11:09.466-08:00

This has been quite a year for me, and I am thankful for....closing my studio on my terms, and going out happyhaving Tyler come homethe comfort in knowing Trev is ok living on his ownmy Mom's support of my art sabbaticalmy sister for being my sister - which means the world to mehaving the time to focus on my art (till now)Patty - for not letting the miles get in the way of our friendshipAmanda -

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Last Sunday night it was soooooo windy... it was actually pulling water back up the drain, through the vents in the ceiling. There was this rumble and gurgle going on in the sink with every gust... it was the water swishing around in the drain pipes, from the wind action on the roof. Crazy yes, but it gets crazier.... The wind was so strong, it blew some of the railings off at Sea Lion Caves.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-87350884043721676702006-11-07T20:21:00.000-08:002006-11-07T23:01:37.068-08:00

Today I took my hubby to the gallery where my art is on display. We took a few photos, pardon the glare from the glass case the shadow from the display on the tree pic. You can't tell from the photo, but ALL the stars in the sky on the tree pic are Swarovski crystals. {photo frame credit: Anna Aspnes}I've had requests to put my charm back on Etsy, so I'm going to do it. Again, if you are in

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I woke up this morning to find a letter, from a very upset artist, thinking that I had stolen her idea, and she wanted me to credit her for the design. Horrified that I was being accused of stealing, I wrote her back with my sources of inspiration (home decor items). Because I felt her pain of having an idea 'out there' when she was trying to keep it under wraps for an upcoming publication, I

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-82488601740404757242006-11-03T14:17:00.000-08:002006-11-03T14:19:42.575-08:00

Well the immigration officer came through for us and called with good news today. The only problem is the receipt might not reach us until January. I'm praying for a speedy return.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-8359929475621834412006-11-03T01:40:00.000-08:002006-11-03T01:52:26.876-08:00

Wow - what a great 2 days it's been.... first finding out I got into the show, then tonight we went to the reception and found out I got 2 honorable mentions! (for this one and this one) That's my first score.My second score was our fantastic visit with my son's neurologist today. He found the answer we have been looking for, for 13 years. The tears just started welling when it happened - such

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-2013169830975085262006-11-01T18:34:00.000-08:002006-11-01T19:01:30.970-08:00

All day I had my phone call forwarding to my cell, waiting for the call from the selection group at the FEC gallery, to hear if I got in the juried show I've been making art for. I didn't get a call so I went down there (because I know the stuff had to be picked up by 5 tonight). I didn't realize they were only calling people to pick up art that didn't make it into the show... that's why they

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-47397394018122903102006-10-30T23:24:00.000-08:002006-11-05T12:22:29.810-08:00

This is my brain in the hands of the immigration dept....Ugh, so much drama!Isn't this great work? It belongs to turtblu on flickr.Well today was not nearly as exciting as yesterday... no kids to save or anything.I was unable to complete my last work for the show, so I'm handing in 3. I just didn't want to put 'anything' on it - so I'll wait till it comes to me and I can do it right, then put

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-90248164270673537952006-10-29T20:35:00.000-08:002006-10-29T21:03:40.989-08:00

I have yet to finish that last piece to be juried for the show. Tomorrow is my last day to decide "what to put in the attic" Everything I try looks crappy. If magic doesn't happen tomorrow, I'll have to pull it off the list. Keep your fingers crossed for me.In other news - it's been quite a wicked few days, around here. Thursday morning started off with a bang. The lovely department of

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-27359908726334744652006-10-24T13:49:00.000-07:002006-10-26T23:22:10.455-07:00

I'm so pleased, my entries for the art show are coming together. I got the bubbles out of my tree and I'm almost done my 4th and last peice. I changed my last one from a beeswax collage to another mixed media peice. My friend made me a few house canvases, and I used one of those (saving the other 2 for the December art gift show).So the house.... it's cute and my favorite part is the roof.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-39650446695621109772006-10-19T21:54:00.000-07:002006-10-19T22:03:48.822-07:00

Oh drat, my big tree is getting a little bubbly as it's drying. I may need to add another layer if I can't get it to settle down.Did you watch Grey's Anatomy tonight? I love that show, but I wish Meridith would just hook up with McDreamy and be done with it. I can't handle another season of 'will they'. The divorced couple was pretty funny too - getting 'lodged' together like that. My

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I'm working on my biggest peice of art, ever (besides the windows I used to paint). I'm creating my 3rd work in my 'twilight' series, and it's a whopping 24 x 36 inches, which is huge for me. Pat found a clever way for my little easel to hold my canvas, which has helped alot. Here's a few shots to see it coming along in stages... (still need to add the tree trunks & stars) Oh the quality of

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-76118915334813411082006-10-17T16:33:00.000-07:002006-10-19T17:44:07.053-07:00

Last night was of my top 3 nights since living in this cruddy town. It wasn't that I did anything special - it was pretty much the people I was with.Why are 'last days' always the best days?Back in L.A., before I moved here, I had a friend that I admired from afar, for pretty much 2 years. We'll call him Mr.Phoenix #1. Well about 6 months before I moved we got close, had tons of fun and spent

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-4016528836996973642006-10-16T02:24:00.000-07:002006-12-12T22:34:48.004-08:00

Today, like many days, I woke up with a head ache. I think it's the switch from sunny weather to rain. Sometimes barometric changes throw me off. Instead of letting it consume my day, Tyler & I went to the thrift store to see what looked interesting. I scored a terribly tacky wall pocket. It's painted black and gold and is deliciously hideous - I can hardly wait to transform it. When I do

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-69751279553331848462006-10-12T18:08:00.000-07:002006-12-12T22:35:36.420-08:00

Well here's to hoping I can grow.... as an artist and as a person, since I'm probably not going to get any taller. (I belong to the 5 foot and under group)So, this is my latest....I layered acrylic paint, papers, and texture medium on an 8x8 canvas. Then embellished with vintage clip art I got from flickr's Collage Images group, and added wings made from vintage french text. I fashioned a nest

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-35562685265809224182006-10-11T12:32:00.000-07:002006-12-12T22:36:10.319-08:00

On a brisk stroll through a discount shop I spotted little shelves as I was walking out the door. They were just plain white with little scroll supports, so I picked up 3 to play with. I've made-over 2 so far... An 'old' Asian one.... using vintage text pages that were torn and decoupaged on. Then one of my own bird graphics that I made in photoshop added on top, then I mixed my 'green tea'

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I'm aCaffe Vanilla FrappuccinoSmooth and sweet, you fit in to almost any crowd. No one would suspect you of being a coffee tweaker!What Flavor Frappuccino Are You?Take the other quizes at the bottom of my blog and share your results here :)

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Oh man, my day really sucked - so I have spent the evening online, being inspired by other artists... browsing my fav flickr pics and reading my huge list of favorite blogs. I was at the blog Available Space and spotted this gem......This did the trick :)

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Someone sent this to me .... it's a great watch, so I'm sending out to you, my friends.Free Hug video

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I can't help but change my look on a whim! I've decided that I might as well change it every month - to suit the seasons, holidays, and my need to try things new :)Welcome to my October look. I'm using elements from the "Midnight Jack" kit in my header. It's a digital scrapbooking kit by Jen Wilson. Her site it great - check it out.I'm digg'n the new 'beta' blogger.... I love being able to

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-66983262309169526592006-10-03T21:12:00.000-07:002006-10-03T21:14:58.103-07:00

Blogger updated so now I can include tags with posts and other easier editing things, BUT I had to change to one of their boring layouts to make the change. I can add my own stuff, like a nifty header now that I've made the switch.... so I think I'll work on my own image this week and hopefully have it uploaded by the weekend.

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-1159930087688226302006-10-03T19:39:00.000-07:002006-10-03T19:48:07.700-07:00

Umm, well.... I didn't do this one. I honestly couldn't come up with a thing.Now I'm super behind, but I'm not giving up..... I'm moving on to day 6.In other news, I'm getting pumped up about the weather turning to fall. It's getting darker earlier, chillier and just cozier in general. I'm sure I won't feel this way weeks from now, but right now I like the change.The fall also means my shop (

Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02594091234024279521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11056463.post-1159582056459749222006-09-29T19:04:00.000-07:002006-09-29T19:07:36.470-07:00

The story.... My stories are two of my favorite memories with Wendy.I used the scrumptions digital kit "Art Journal" by Thao Cosgrove

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