tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58038885263500192472024-02-22T11:08:32.048-05:00creativeFluttermy little art blogAimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-87372380234324739342010-12-10T13:08:00.002-05:002013-09-09T09:15:14.802-04:00Blog Move & UpdateDear bloggy followers,<br />
I Just moved my blogger blog over to Word Press. Needed a change of venue. My art career has been on a hiatus for awhile. I just did a long distance move from cold Upstate NY all the way to the opposite extreme of sunny Florida! I grew up in Florida so this has always been home. Lots of perks to moving back South including being close to most of my family, in-laws and BFF’s. Most are within the vicinity. I do terribly miss my adorable niece and nephew, brother and sister-in-law who are still in NY as well as my unborn nephew and his parents in Washington. Life took some major twists and turns in the last 6 months. We sold our first home in 3 months which was nothing short of a miracle, we lost 2 cats, I lived away from my sweet baby girl and hubby for almost 2 months during this process, we lived with my in-laws for a few months until we got a rental. Quite a long process and I’m glad that it’s over and we’re starting to get some normalcy. Before that craziness we were busy getting our house up to par to sell. It’s been a nutty year. We have been blessed to live in a wonderful city and have an amazing rental house. My studio is almost set to go and then I can create!! I think the last time I created something was in January 2010! Too long to not be creative!<br />
Here’s a few things I did within the last 24 hours as far as anything artsy goes:<br />
I reopened my <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.etsy.com/" target="_blank" title="Etsy">Etsy</a> shop – Still working on inventory for my ArtFire shop, may just keep that on hold.<br />
I opened a <a href="http://www.redbubble.com/people/mazerdesign" target="_blank" title="Red Bubble">Red Bubble Shop</a> – I sold 8 cards today too!<br />
I started my new/<a href="http://creativeflutter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Old blog">old blog</a> here on WordPress<br />
Onward and upward! I hope you continue to follow me here. <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1235676484g" /> Please change your links for me. Thank you. You can also find my FB fan page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aimee.wheaton#%21/pages/MazerDesign/24743393736" target="_blank" title="Facebook Fan Page">Mazerdesign</a>.<br />
I’ll leave you with my favorite art quote:<br />
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<em>“Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.”</em><br />~Andre Gide – French critic, essayist, & novelist (1869 – 1951)</blockquote>
Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-59854414964155192012010-11-17T21:40:00.005-05:002010-11-17T21:47:23.339-05:00Seriously???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://allendesigns.typepad.com/blog/2010/11/close2myart_giveaway.html"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwbCzEHYPQ6ukN4yGeUFGR7U8MA0t44jcNCIgX8U0UaoTqllQ0WEnVD_ues7saGvpmWDkj2dqEVZFrvq8Wqfs_rd6hQqkdwsFvQfVE2-Oi_L3uYH165MHI3gLV46o9lhhv_ZNMwEKFYZf/s400/allen+designs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540715546734548418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I haven't blogged since August?? Crazy! I'm sorry, my life has been insane. I am now officially moved to FL but still waiting to get in our own place. My life is scattered right now. Waiting for some normalcy while living with the in laws. Grateful to them but ready to move on. Anyways more about all of that later. I'm blogging about a fabulous giveaway on <a href="http://allendesigns.typepad.com/blog/2010/11/close2myart_giveaway.html">Allen Designs</a>. I love her art and I'm a proud owner of one of her clocks for my studio! Check it out! You could win a $100 shopping spree!!<br /><br />Stop by her blog and show her some love!<br /><br />Hope everyone in the US has a wonderful Thanksgiving!Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-52344810031050737562010-08-17T09:50:00.000-04:002010-08-17T09:50:46.998-04:00Gaea's Ceramic Bead and Art Studio Blog: Green With Love... A Stringing Blog Hop and Giveaw...Check out the amazing work of the Stringing contributors this Fall!! They're having a fun blog hop and you could win some prizes as well. I'm just drooling over the fabulous pieces!!! :) Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://gaeabeads.blogspot.com/2010/08/green-with-love-stringing-blog-hop-and.html?spref=bl">Gaea's Ceramic Bead and Art Studio Blog: Green With Love... A Stringing Blog Hop and Giveaw...</a>: "As a contributor in the fall issue of Stringing magazine, I was invited with other contributors to participate in the Stringing blog hop. As..."Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-17565014288358951762010-08-05T22:06:00.004-04:002010-08-05T22:27:30.231-04:00It's official!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1YDXAWsTM_VkmTBsfSXFdqt8217p8fX0XRfOpX1fBv5bnMHiG_iA2WHVT-rfrvtKZ-xWc1CspkSc1AgyppzPi7QbnXTFRkQ3DuQdTKkKdk0sZ7JNAVCbtTupfVqsV-k8_4AGxxn4bupD/s1600/IMG_1580.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1YDXAWsTM_VkmTBsfSXFdqt8217p8fX0XRfOpX1fBv5bnMHiG_iA2WHVT-rfrvtKZ-xWc1CspkSc1AgyppzPi7QbnXTFRkQ3DuQdTKkKdk0sZ7JNAVCbtTupfVqsV-k8_4AGxxn4bupD/s320/IMG_1580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502117420635877218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">We're on our way! Well not literally yet.</span><br /></span></div><br />I'm sure you've noticed the sound of crickets here on my blog for quite some time. I've missed blogging but haven't had much to say or share for a long while. My studio has been packed up for months! Well we have been diligently working on fixing up/staging our house to get it on the market. Today was the day it was officially <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/124-Prospect-Ave_City-Of-Plattsburgh_NY_12901_1121058005">listed</a>. Nervous? A bit. Excited? Yes! We're moving back to sunny Florida and we are super excited! We've lived in Upstate NY for the last 6 years but things changed rapidly for us. Most of my family up and left town and either moved to Seattle, WA or various places in FL within the last 4 months. I have one sibling who will still be in the area with his family and it's going to be so strange for us all to be missing. I am sad to leave them and my sweet niece and nephew. Getting together is going to require much coordination on all ends once we're all in our new places.<br /><br />Change can be good but it's also been hard. Hard to leave loved ones and hard to say goodbye to friends. NY was a fun ride while it lasted. I watched my brothers get married, I learned how to ride a motorcycle, have my license, owned my own bike, have traveled to NYC numerous times on whims, bought our first house, had a baby, became an aunt, found my passion in art and even exhibited locally and in NYC, made new friends, enjoyed seasons and so much more. I will NOT miss slush, snow, taxes, our dinky little mall, the crazy Quebec drivers, the lack of healthy restaurants. I know we were hear for the right season and we're moving on to a new one. Pray for us on this new journey, wish us luck as well. When we're all settled again I will FINALLY unpack my studio and begin creating again! I miss it!!!<br /><br />XOXOAimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-40156496392488751362010-05-27T22:46:00.003-04:002010-05-27T22:52:35.428-04:00Gardanne Beads Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYyi1sYA2OpjWJPSX8-huBAXeT16f9jbyHkOQgYBisKoJeWK4KkCRhgqQVRF4XaBt5CMz-I5bt8o2NoYWWreiHgIxs5svlfRvM84cpokYZcUnCJwUpIxQYUtI-xvxaSeJf4Ef7p1EeNd1/s1600/gardanne.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYyi1sYA2OpjWJPSX8-huBAXeT16f9jbyHkOQgYBisKoJeWK4KkCRhgqQVRF4XaBt5CMz-I5bt8o2NoYWWreiHgIxs5svlfRvM84cpokYZcUnCJwUpIxQYUtI-xvxaSeJf4Ef7p1EeNd1/s320/gardanne.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476148239497464258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Check these beauties out!</span><br /></div><br />I stumbled upon the lovely Gardanne Glass <a href="http://gardannelife.blogspot.com/2010/05/bead-giveaway.html">blog</a> tonight and found out she's having a giveaway of some of her fabulous handmade <a href="http://www.gardannebeads.etsy.com/">beads</a>!! All you have to do is leave a comment on her blog and:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><br />she will randomly pick a winner this Friday, May 28th, at 9am.<br /><br />Good luck!!<br /></span></span></div>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-47017490411966643652010-05-19T09:46:00.003-04:002010-05-19T09:50:43.257-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Switzerland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWBz7lWL2jNA16caeWEZu0q5yS0TT0Uing3hG9htdwBC835iboUOmZili98dobthyphenhyphen9hEePQWzj8Bbp0yabJ-eR13MfjpiWPTcah4M9CLHuUjjeQbsPqOes0mK8tw_N_cR3rqFKAbIJSB7/s1600/Lake_Leman+025.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWBz7lWL2jNA16caeWEZu0q5yS0TT0Uing3hG9htdwBC835iboUOmZili98dobthyphenhyphen9hEePQWzj8Bbp0yabJ-eR13MfjpiWPTcah4M9CLHuUjjeQbsPqOes0mK8tw_N_cR3rqFKAbIJSB7/s320/Lake_Leman+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472978002362053330" border="0" /></a>Photo ©Nathan TrudellAimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-21149182536234469032010-04-22T10:29:00.005-04:002010-04-22T10:41:53.064-04:00Happy Earth Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45320692/coconut-butterfly-bracelet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLSivAQvZ2C-sQR9whreI2mIgaiDT6cuS9uWL2Ec60wj1fjO2lba-RErf9_pwLguv0EQHoWLc7dwzI_qdo91CkXbNquJAGUXp39XZGd7lYLla2JNWROOSczoDA-iH1bz7jAEKJLuFBy3n/s320/100_5129.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970239091245314" border="0" /></a><br />I made a bunch of jewelry last night with earthy themes. I do try and reuse old broken jewelry parts when I can. There was definitely a color theme last night, blue and green and I didn't even realize today was Earth Day till this morning. I know I'm bad with dates. Today is my brother Nathan's birthday, wish I could see him he just recently moved all the way to the west coast! Happy birthday Nate!<br /><br />On a side note I will be offering some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">eco</span>-wallets and bags in my <a href="http://www.impress2bless.etsy.com/">shop</a> soon made by my lovely Mama. These are so cool and I've been using my wallet for about a year now and I still get compliments every where I go. Look for them soon!<br /><br />These are my latest offerings and remember this is jewelry with a purpose of helping others in need.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45318890/chunk-a-lunk-bracelet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAV2tTmLtylCWPf-8tw63qA78D4eUUvKyDfIuhqS-XKPFwGT65TqEp-1LubEw68UnWvwwaBys0WVH3mrJomBvXTmdtxpkhnm-eBLWC-3rtcZGOaxmCDDB9q3SZmqTAmcWyfmWkHGgSpKfd/s320/100_5135.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970256683940834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45319220/youve-got-a-friend-in-me-bracelet?ref=vl_other_1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Z1kyBsM8DDv0a9plkU8wmyhQ_LlaXF515AUnsIa2nsEhT8qhpsFuZj0Fsak00XN3E9YqBi14FPWGfLiNzJqnPg9js0TwcCPWCMqhEn7vSZx1tFLDgDx077yI-sfRkdcgtj0IanFZP2Pf/s320/100_5131.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970251804405234" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45318528/earth-day-necklace"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CAlI6s7ioq9jOq0-7O2cFpphXvP0f5eCkApUtCEsdgaAx8ITQv0ygoNCZX2IhNk1afyYjFZwQflS-AV4CWVYNR8oA6dmF8yWA88ht7bkxG6H8sCQCzP3-1NnA9EviSDmMPVT__kzW4Bc/s320/100_5127.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970229140778450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45319749/a-little-birdie-told-me-earrings"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcDHG2a0620jO4l8XpoPIq6f-ZwI-vhYVaqn93SAZ8-R_hQa97EamSTNjuJn8D4Qk9P4MfXS6yZnObHlQ7gi64MkcAujSVdIPP-5FnsYSw45MGHBUODIEggLQPWjR1IZ0PePU4Tz25tfD/s320/100_5147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970530503305714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45320204/blue-green-hoops"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9RAH5Lg-9-kCLaeoHVSKkd1um7r9DrviJQKVR4wenN_aFGY6PysA4CvR_iaZo1RuwdXwIAngM-8PT3f8qpRNtkBxwvTUxVQub3pyxxYZlgEm1IrbjvKoAGEMVRC_jUjDEqsiHYfs-TbVQ/s320/100_5146.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970520453732994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45320004/pebbles-and-bam-bam-earrings?ref=vl_other_2"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZiENeIIIcCrVo7v4lqRIrXiVxsYBQy2Sa6xaxEFYYkKyBgQ0pF24tewv6pTRznMRPedRFQ1AnggIL-FEYgN-c4ruP-HtJNeVtVye64W-IeAHZD3eOl-aM8IvILVjAx3FQq2fN4gx6Dbf/s320/100_5144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970517048966850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45319500/on-a-wing-and-a-prayer-earrings"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPPJHaqO8BqtnrpMArp3aLsJ3LWTAEwMHq5tLPcZIjoYZxSp7uLMkU92ucOd9yp3itJtOCdVIoDr3fZGamSQvI5PCWhHIKhrDycRy6goy-D5rMBV58COEJxriOd4CUJqx6YVV4OkWC1vQ/s320/100_5142.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462970257621116130" border="0" /></a>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-51666353609540853282010-04-20T10:10:00.010-04:002010-04-20T10:24:01.536-04:00I'm in love with a monkey!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WEbMG8mb_A3e6dXOA7jVX98e6kUUfGMdUSepmMaya3zj3FaCwSH89781cg2_Wd460AG9y7reHfBa3Rsn-fmn2baNVL3EB5gUPTxyjh_aib5HJv2ucEO7xRcqx54jUqGfBPvi22FdU6nr/s1600/100_5089.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WEbMG8mb_A3e6dXOA7jVX98e6kUUfGMdUSepmMaya3zj3FaCwSH89781cg2_Wd460AG9y7reHfBa3Rsn-fmn2baNVL3EB5gUPTxyjh_aib5HJv2ucEO7xRcqx54jUqGfBPvi22FdU6nr/s320/100_5089.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462224172512468962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Coral Reef focal<br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51eHw4Kqkt-1D_4Ajt7bvIu6_dW5vKkDETUO5GAMQjO02WvQEVbTOZd-uQ9X-hT4Djr00RRv2bMLKGClDn15sO978PPIci4WoUERR3twMb7xWfeIeHV9dXuCCGNUhVl9GDqgbKIi4gHm0/s1600/100_5087.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51eHw4Kqkt-1D_4Ajt7bvIu6_dW5vKkDETUO5GAMQjO02WvQEVbTOZd-uQ9X-hT4Djr00RRv2bMLKGClDn15sO978PPIci4WoUERR3twMb7xWfeIeHV9dXuCCGNUhVl9GDqgbKIi4gHm0/s320/100_5087.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462224050194600146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Coral Reef Necklace that started it all!</span></span><br /></div><br />Yes you read that right! I'm in love with a monkey named <a href="http://www.beadymonkey.etsy.com">Beady Monkey</a>! I found her while browsing the supplies section of Etsy looking for unique beads. How unique are handmade beads made out of horn, with beautiful paper on top and a glossy resin finish? VERY!! I ordered a set of beads with a coral reef theme and she threw in a few freebies which got me started!! When my beads arrived I squealed with excitement! Well not literally but I was in awe, thought they were super cool. Immediately I started thinking about my designs with her super cool beads for my shop <a href="http://www.impress2bless.etsy.com">Impress 2 Bless</a> (you can read about it more <a href="http://creativeflutter.blogspot.com/2010/04/bet-you-didnt-know.html">here</a>).<br /><br />These are my designs:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLbU5qTVGUguFiYwEwPrRHjsIScxQgrlAZXPJ1jNEJyV_pFAogPyGkGOa6WbQ7ibuJfAr8foVDoaJ02uOg808-qOLA8KVsQEQrSVuBSKyw7hBn4fEM3NFRs1lp3QrMeDq2516H57hi0uN/s1600/100_5040.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLbU5qTVGUguFiYwEwPrRHjsIScxQgrlAZXPJ1jNEJyV_pFAogPyGkGOa6WbQ7ibuJfAr8foVDoaJ02uOg808-qOLA8KVsQEQrSVuBSKyw7hBn4fEM3NFRs1lp3QrMeDq2516H57hi0uN/s320/100_5040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462223029776889826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Hey Chickie Bracelet (the chic is a Beady Monkey bead)</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LsyhGE6h_6GnAH2MH7PMATUvTRyDTg-7-8suNFBuAm04xUBn7o26DyaDbwDS-YMvpjHjSsZmvLuRs44wHhxQT8YafTAnKtQB1KmM4ZuBurTbnQrMXwQY28uFdroH6iaMiwbbX67_7KE_/s1600/100_5065.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LsyhGE6h_6GnAH2MH7PMATUvTRyDTg-7-8suNFBuAm04xUBn7o26DyaDbwDS-YMvpjHjSsZmvLuRs44wHhxQT8YafTAnKtQB1KmM4ZuBurTbnQrMXwQY28uFdroH6iaMiwbbX67_7KE_/s320/100_5065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462223365528868178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Nature Girl Bracelet (bird focal)</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb95ULvdBbOyhSVytZkV5rB8uo92WFSHxYqeV-Nebe9uw1ijmIwS6Lt-SIGWw6HXn_fDP7_vrjEg1-D0uhhRIiF4lcHV_-PUnBFq_b9IwuoGNgna8IOciZaLlvb9yexB1x1fmZ1KTIc6j9/s1600/100_5083.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb95ULvdBbOyhSVytZkV5rB8uo92WFSHxYqeV-Nebe9uw1ijmIwS6Lt-SIGWw6HXn_fDP7_vrjEg1-D0uhhRIiF4lcHV_-PUnBFq_b9IwuoGNgna8IOciZaLlvb9yexB1x1fmZ1KTIc6j9/s320/100_5083.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462223581482783138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Coral Reef Earrings</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfD0DVKlDHeB1LUnDJCIGEPszMo13pqZ4bFMOgbssldEtmqosmTPWhyF5TehWeQeaLpaewULs3eHgWRCOTLzb8Du9kwMi-9acKA3DMSiG3rONPpRybw0b3xj9PYvR88UeUhrq1K-2irae/s1600/100_5098.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfD0DVKlDHeB1LUnDJCIGEPszMo13pqZ4bFMOgbssldEtmqosmTPWhyF5TehWeQeaLpaewULs3eHgWRCOTLzb8Du9kwMi-9acKA3DMSiG3rONPpRybw0b3xj9PYvR88UeUhrq1K-2irae/s320/100_5098.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462223853905678690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Coral Reef Bracelet</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">So check out her <a href="http://www.beadymonkey.etsy.com">shop</a> for unique beads and one of a kind jewelry!! You'll fall in love too!</span></span></span> Check out her <a href="http://beadymonkey.blogspot.com">blog</a> as well for other fabulous things.<br /></div></div>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-77449992478827340972010-04-17T13:55:00.004-04:002010-04-17T14:01:23.814-04:00Make me an offer cause Frida needs a home!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM24BjxWm2_GoJvYQhbWyefWlYNb2mylAaP5rqrU0XJyLSemS0ajQMr_D6iyowxy_W1qvgkrTTJxUdLta6r2sMaoQf02QKEaLvK4A3djakw0lhiubDvHtBTs_GgjEH4ZVJ79_eRfISCCjK/s1600/IMG_3547.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM24BjxWm2_GoJvYQhbWyefWlYNb2mylAaP5rqrU0XJyLSemS0ajQMr_D6iyowxy_W1qvgkrTTJxUdLta6r2sMaoQf02QKEaLvK4A3djakw0lhiubDvHtBTs_GgjEH4ZVJ79_eRfISCCjK/s320/IMG_3547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461168036189594386" border="0" /></a><br />Frida needs a home! She's been homeless for quite some time well not exactly homeless but she's feeling pretty rejected. She's sick of staying here with me ;) Anyways if you like her and want her make me an offer I need to make some space around here.<br /><br />A little about her:<br /><br />"Feet, who needs them when I have wings to fly?" - Frida Kahlo<br /><br />This piece is a 12 x 16 mixed media piece. I used ephemera, ranger adirondack ink, acrylics, beeswax, pen, conte crayon, oil pastels, stickers and more. It is covered with a thin layer of beeswax to seal it all so it has a nice scent as well. The flowers in her hair were cut out from a postcard from 1910. The original sketch of Frida that I collaged is my original sketch for my digital piece Frida I just painted over her. If you LOVE Frida like I do then you'll love this piece.<br /><br />This piece will come with a (COA) certificate of authenticity signed by me. This will be shipped Priority mail out to you as well.<br /><br />All rights reserved. All reproduction rights are retained by the artist. Unauthorized reproduction in any form is prohibited. All artwork and images are copyright Aimée Wheaton.Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-24784836812148349732010-04-16T14:58:00.004-04:002010-04-16T15:15:34.889-04:00Bet you didn't know ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44910930/nature-girl-bracelet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSaJzeXx8GsgxEDSSKgj0fx-gI8UBRl5iUEqXYJ_gV75h7A-MurL4dn_wmP4_o9WQfIWSrgFwyK7xD7stMjpiNz3o9rPUIYNwtBfVKQK-lRhsK-lCpQLDh47ZO1jAzpZkduzhwqLtJdPx/s320/100_5065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460814604470344866" border="0" /></a><br />I started a new Etsy <a href="http://www.impress2bless.etsy.com/">shop</a>. Yes I know I said I would cut back but this shop isn't really for me, it's for others. This came out of me wanting to help my friends and family in need. I have a lot going on on both sides of my family at the moment, people needing help and in financial difficulty. Major life changes are happening and we're not all sure we're ready for these things to happen. My art has kind of taken a back burner lately and I think this is one of the reasons why. I never have my own money when it comes to wanting to help others so I came up with the idea to make and sell jewelry and if it profits <span style="font-style: italic;">(I am praying it does)</span> then I can help my loved ones. Every little bit helps right? I'm faithfully making jewelry in the evenings and spending time with my kiddo during the day. Next day if I can I post them in the shop and on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Impress-2-Bless/105287006180090">FB Fanpage</a>. Please check it out when you get a chance. I've had one sale the second day my shop was running, boy was that encouraging! Another idea I had was to put one piece of art in this shop and the money would go towards a missionary friend I have who needs financial support.<span style="font-style: italic;"> (still working on this one)</span><br />I've named my shop <a href="http://www.impress2bless.etsy.com/">Impress 2 Bless</a>. Please spread the word for me. I may do a giveaway from time to time on here as well. If you would like to <span style="font-weight: bold;">donate</span> old beads or anything jewelry related I would gladly welcome it and turn it into something new! Just let me know. You can follow me on Twitter as well <a href="https://twitter.com/impress2bless">@impress2bless<br /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Deuteronomy 16:17:</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> "All must give as they are able, according to the blessings given to them by the Lord your God."</span><br /><br />Here are a few of my favorites in the shop now:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44734625/funky-frida-necklace"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMfWZ1bKOIQ52piQaIoYJ_2CpEZVfW5Z0XO_PsTtIwD2asteACA6v-h-NsgPWwczEPe_UaWI0AOnerLVUt91OCav392y-Anjd7O6TvG8g7xAYr2c5bfnhEPUVZEOgqNZt6Hs9SAcwVaWe/s320/100_4965.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460814627655499378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44912618/hey-chickie-bracelet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w9Gkg9TBZSSPdDjtiekT5byjLBe6U2KfanwUzh5zYSmzpD5DjpYLnZJkY2LUcqsKJXphKmC9UsrXcRF80d-OgP5rTSTj3cVhSp5N65hsj7n08ijQ4DELhGGTrTIy1EMzC-TdZSfRKVC9/s320/100_5054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460814621080966274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44831725/spicy-and-cool-bracelet"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzLEXs31lzxJSNwmk5L6K34QmpT7VrzMQJqXO8t8HXWZR8qx-xvgaKDJG0Mi0S0eW0OD2_S_OCGBqvRfp_BMseUZTXXVJ2zz4vTZF_BxuCpu1ktLa29VXgz8sVxzHhvCms59XraBk5Kw0/s320/100_5019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460814620104929138" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44919535/out-of-blue-comes-green-earrings"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqvscpKNRutNma2LsTXhYLxo-Gi-9TkHz7UyX23_quCRFa9PoSu-5olG0OKtKtjUaqpRbpHlE0iKQBA9H8rk0pCsGn0jLM0loxonI2pfNkqV52ORcpg9YZuS1ZuwsQTNxBAFmnuNG0pzD8/s320/100_5048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460814607982802338" border="0" /></a>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-88602638174774936632010-04-12T11:48:00.005-04:002010-04-12T11:58:34.861-04:00And the winner is!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigupJqPteFh8l4ADxjgX1rMcjxQHkHoV58Erwm8eaVNzde8vIfA6HVIjAN0s2qSrJYNdCXRhNMMNJX2KJPL1-Oit6DTVdsQg_Zooz0XgVE6Jg1yVLsfEGm6wRZ_hPzPffbZSSHIRaEw7KY/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigupJqPteFh8l4ADxjgX1rMcjxQHkHoV58Erwm8eaVNzde8vIfA6HVIjAN0s2qSrJYNdCXRhNMMNJX2KJPL1-Oit6DTVdsQg_Zooz0XgVE6Jg1yVLsfEGm6wRZ_hPzPffbZSSHIRaEw7KY/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459280406207594738" border="0" /></a><br />I posted a giveaway last week for an original piece of art and picked the winner today!! I used <a href="http://www.random.org/">Random.org</a> for a little help. The number was 2! AnoneMoose!! I will be in touch for your address! Congrats! UPDATE: can you email me? I can't find any contact info for you.<br /><br />Thanks for all the sweet comments all. I feel good about my decision. During this time though my spark for jewelry making came back so doing a bit of that with my daughter as well!Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-33902824224693061762010-04-07T08:00:00.005-04:002010-04-07T08:19:36.373-04:00Can you hear the crickets?You know the sound of those crickets in the summertime happily making their little noises after it's completely silent? Yeah kind of like my blog has been, silent and quiet. Not much has been going on my little art world. Life is rapidly changing all around me and I haven't been feeling inspired at all. Insert cricket sound here. Well after much thought I am taking an art hiatus, as if you didn't know that by the silence right? I was trying to balance <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mommyhood</span> and my art "career" and just can't at the moment. My sweet daughter is taking up most of my time and we're having fun together and strengthening our relationship on a daily basis. I've gotten more hugs and kisses and random "I love you"s than I ever have gotten from her. She needs me and I cherish this time together. Sales have been way down and I have to admit I'm a little discouraged. I see all my cool artsy friends moving on with their careers, writing books, holding classes and selling a ton, I have to admit I'm a little jealous but I'm not at that point right now. I'm happy for them all but wish I could be a part of that world right now. The timing isn't right and I know it will be at another time just not right now.<br /><br />Life at home has been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nutso</span> I've been a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">decluttering</span> fool and that includes my art supplies and mixed media stuff galore! Last night I made <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44273761">5 mixed media grab bags</a> full of goodies! I'm selling them on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span> and they are chock full of stuff! Check them out if you need a boost in your stash and little extras!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUv5ZGd1QdPBuF4VtRRdT4d_MAYVYoWhOBbeZw4LjgNlNxtpdyJ8d-iAAqE4LUMhY5Ib_FhGEApcR1rormGl-t3rQVWBAq_nVYnocz1m20NUaPrIxhvTEmKrlRS3_S3ltQdLxhLp1xcKUL/s1600/IMG_0049.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUv5ZGd1QdPBuF4VtRRdT4d_MAYVYoWhOBbeZw4LjgNlNxtpdyJ8d-iAAqE4LUMhY5Ib_FhGEApcR1rormGl-t3rQVWBAq_nVYnocz1m20NUaPrIxhvTEmKrlRS3_S3ltQdLxhLp1xcKUL/s320/IMG_0049.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457367842284065826" border="0" /></a><br />I've decided to have a little giveaway on here as well. I made this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39578202">piece</a> for Valentine's Day but will give it away to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on here and I will pick a random winner using random.org next Monday.<br /><br />Thanks for reading! As I write this I'm reminded of this scripture:<br /><h3><a name="Job_1:21_(KJV)" class="h2heading h3" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Job 1:21 (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">KJV</span>) </a></h3> <p> </p><div id="quote" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 26px 0px 63px; font-family: verdana,tahoma,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 96);">"21... Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."<br /></div>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-74319182458710217872010-03-08T03:00:00.005-05:002010-03-08T07:48:49.824-05:00Bad Girls Project 52 - Challenge 11 Gods/Goddesses<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0188.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0188.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Meet the Sea Goddess!</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0185.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 597px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0185.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 598px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0183.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0184.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 601px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0184.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0182.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 584px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0182.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0187.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 599px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0187.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Challenge 11</span> – <span style="font-style: italic;">3-D Figure</span> (jointed, pattern, stuffed, simple/complicated, on stand, wall display, sitting, painted, glued, stitched, very open options, etc…)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Theme</span> – Gods & Goddesses (human, animal, cultural myth, invented, etc…)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Required material</span> – Fibers (ribbon, yarn, string, lace, floss, cord, etc…)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>All I can say about this piece is that it definitely was a challenge to me. I had the concept in my head but wasn't sure how to go about creating it since I can't sew!! I did my best and that's all that matters, right? Since I can't sew I was stumped. Then I had an epiphany on how I was going to create a "stuffie" so to speak. I remembered an issue of <a href="http://stampington.com/html/stuffed_s09.html">Stuffed Magazine</a> where Claudine Hellmuth <a href="http://claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-in-stuffed-magazine.html">demonstrated</a> an easy piece of art using her Sticky Back Canvas. So that's what I did! I cut out her tail and started drawing on it with the neocolors to create scales and then went back over it with water to soften it. When that was dry I painted extra acrylic over it. I found the vintage image of the top of the mermaid's body and printed it out on the sticky backed canvas and from there just started cutting and creating the rest of the mermaid. This mermaid is definitely the American-sized one! LOL I didn't mean to make her so large she just turned out that way. I had some batting from a cheap pillow and stuffed her right up!<br /><br />My concept worked mostly but then I realized I had to sew the top of the body (printed part) to the lower part, I hand stitched it and got lots of cuts! Once that was accomplished I started to piece her together slowly. Instead of painting the back of her (top) I used colorful/matching paper to add more texture and detail. The hardest part of this piece was making sure she stayed together and that's where the pins came in. I glued (with gel medium) her up all around the edges because the sticky part of the canvas wasn't enough to hold it all with the batting. Once glued I pinned her up like a pattern would be and let it dry for quite some time. This piece was constantly needing to be reinforced (<span style="font-weight: bold;">PATIENCE</span>)!! Once she was put together I started embellishing and painting. The embellishing was the most fun. I found jewelry findings that fit my theme and just started playing around. I painted in her face and added more details, glued on the fibers for her hair and even gave her a sparkly ring! The options are endless. Just have fun in the process and remember to stay patient if you try this at home. I was super frustrated and uninspired at times but I think the outcome was worth it! What do you think?? If you have any questions feel free to ask me!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Supply List:</span><br /><br />Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas Size 12 x 12<br />sewing pins<br />needle/(heavy duty) thread<br />scrapbooking paper<br />fibers for hair and belt<br />digital vintage image to print on the canvas<br />stick on pearls<br />Martha Stewart Luster Glass Microbeads in Feldspar<br />Stick on gems<br />Pearl Ex<br />Sparkly glitter glue, used an aqua color<br />Acrylics - I used Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints and Steward Gill Byzantia paint<br />Black pen for details<br />Caran d'ache Neocolor crayons for the mermaid scales<br />paint brush<br />jewelry findings<br />Golden Gel Matte Medium<br />batting<br />Left over Christmas Ornament<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LOTS of PATIENCE!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO CREATE!!! GO CREATE SOMETHING AMAZING!!!! I hope I inspired you!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Official Rules:</span><br /><p><strong>The winner of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Card to shop like a Bad Girl in the Bad Girl Shoppe! Be sure to leave a blog comment here first!<br /></strong></p><span style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17);"><strong>Three Rules to Follow:</strong></span> <ol><li><strong>Follow the challenge guidelines exactly</strong> </li><li><strong>Post your project in the specific "<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=771" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Project 52</span></a>" gallery with the title "<span style="color: rgb(191, 0, 191);">Challenge #11 - 3D Figure</span>" before March 20th Midnight Pacific Time</strong> </li><li><strong>Link your layout to the <em>Challenge #11 Thread</em> in the<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/mb/viewforum.php?f=135"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></a><a href="http://badgirlskits.com/mb/viewforum.php?f=136" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Project 52 forum</span></a></strong></li></ol>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-76906307828579538162010-02-08T03:00:00.004-05:002010-02-08T03:00:03.884-05:00Bad Girls Challenge 9 Wood Blank<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0003.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 799px; height: 756px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0011.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 799px; height: 652px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0015.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 429px; height: 799px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0016.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/mazer73/IMG_0005.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Seeing all the leftover Christmas decorations at Michael's got me started on this project. I think I paid 11 cents each for the silver leaves and fillers on the tree. This piece has lots of depth because of it. First off I knew I wanted to use some of my tree images I took a few years back to help the background pop. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{1}</span> I painted the 12 x 12 piece of wood with gesso to get rid of the brown of the wood and so it would have more tooth. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{2}</span> When that was dried I did an <a href="http://www.ebsqart.com/ArtMagazine/za_513.htm">image transfer</a> (I wanted to do my own tutorial for you but ran out of time, I do apologize) using Golden't gel matte medium with my images. Gel transfers are super easy you just have to have patience for them. Spread a layer on where you want to place the images you're transferring in my instance the trees. Place them face down onto the gel medium and let it sit overnight, make sure it's smooth and even. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{3}</span> The next day you will take your spray bottle and completely drench the paper (images) and start peeling up the layers of paper and you'll have the image left on the board! I didn't have the entire bottom of the trees so I had to draw and colors those in to blend so it looked real. I used my general's pencil as well as the caran d'ache neocolor crayon. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{4}</span> Once the board was dry I painted on a thin glaze of Payne's grey acrylic blended with the golden glazing solution. This is better then diluting it with water, gives it a more consistant layer. Payne's grey always reminds me of winter, it's bluish gray and perfect for this piece. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{5}</span> Once that had dried I gave the board some texture or snow as I call it. I created the main tree base with the light molding paste, I spread it on with an old burnisher to make it uneven and have ridges. I also added some to the bottom of the board for snow piles. Let this dry, if it's thin it will dry fast if it's super thick let it dry overnight. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{6}</span> Once dry I started ripping apart the Christmas ornaments, they are all on their own wires so I could bend them and place them where I wanted. I started layering them using the clear glue. Let that dry flat and overnight. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{7}</span> Next take the bridal garland and start snipping off the pieces you like and place where you like on the tree or below with glue. Let that dry. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{8}</span> Add some glue to the areas you want to glimmer with glass and sprinkle on the glass flakes. Let that all dry. <span style="font-weight: bold;">{9}</span> Next comes the embellishing, I used and opaque white pen to draw swirls all over, I added the snowflake pendant/charm to the tree so it dangled, I added the Jolee flat snowflakes placed with glue. Next I took the green distress ink and went around the edges of the quote. Lastly I placed the bird. Both the bird and quote were glued with the gel medium and glazed over with it. Once that was dry I traced around it with the sketch n wash pencil. Voila you have a gorgeous winter scene! Super easy!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />What you'll need:</span><br /><br />12 x 12 Wood blank (purchased at Michael's)<br />Gesso<br />Golden Gel Medium Matte<br />Print out's of trees for background (will be used in image transfer)<br />Golden Light Molding Paste<br />acrylics ( I used Golden's Payne's grey, white), also used Claudine Hellmuth's light blue paint<br />Jolee's (snowflakes)<br />snowflake pendant<br />Christmas decorations (all the silver and leaves in the tree) they were on clearance at Michael's.<br />Bridal wire garland for the white flowers, heart and clear beads<br />White glass glitter for the shimmer on the snow (glass flakes)<br />Distress ink in green for around the quote<br />favorite quote<br />bird printout<br />clear glue<br />Caran d'ache Neocolors for the tree colors, chose sepia<br />General's sketch n wash pencil<br />White opaque gel pen<br />foam brush<br />Golden glazing solution<br />spray bottle of water<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Official Rules:</span><br /><p><strong>The winner of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Card to shop like a Bad Girl in the Bad Girl Shoppe! Be sure to leave a blog comment here first!<br /></strong></p><span style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17);"><strong>Three Rules to Follow:</strong></span> <ol><li><strong>Follow the challenge guidelines exactly</strong> </li><li><strong>Post your project in the specific "<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=771" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Project 52</span></a>" gallery with the title "<span style="color: rgb(191, 0, 191);">Challenge #9 - Wooden Blank</span>" before February 27th Midnight Pacific Time</strong> </li><li><strong>Link your layout to the <em>Challenge #9 Thread</em> in the<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/mb/viewforum.php?f=135"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></a><a target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Project 52 forum</span></a></strong></li></ol>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-7520055993303700772010-02-02T11:14:00.005-05:002010-02-02T11:32:59.330-05:00Let's keep things simple!Hey all.<br /><br />Just thought I'd share a few things with you. I am considering closing my <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.artfire.com/">ArtFire</a> shop to simplify things this year. The only sales I've had on there are from friends who I've directed there, nobody random. I LOVE ArtFire and the perks it has with the verified account but my hands are in too many pots so to speak. I have to update so many sites, blogs included. Why not make my life a teensy bit easier. I haven't decided yet but I know I need to simplify somehow. I've had more success on <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> but I've been on there longer. I would love your thoughts.<br /><br />Next I've added 12 new items to my Etsy shop and they're all originals!! These are not 40% off because they're new for 2010. Various price levels and perfect little gifts. Check them out in my new section <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mazerdesign?section_id=6733115">here</a>.<br /><br />Nextly two of my very talented artsy friends are having a little workshop at the <a href="http://purplecottageretreats.blogspot.com/">Purple Cottage</a>. If I could I'd be there. If you live in FL it would be an easy class for you to get to. Check it out! I'll leave a link in my sidebar as well! This is the first of many I'm sure! I took Carmen's Spill It Class online and I LOVED it!<br /><br /><a href="http://purplecottageretreats.blogspot.com/"><img t="art_dreams_retreatbutton.jpg" alt="Art and Dreams Button" src="http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/knwarren65/art_dreams_retreatbutton.jpg" target="_blank" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Feel free to share or post this link on your blog as well.<br /><br />My oodles and oodles of supplies came from <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/">Dick Blick</a> last week!! Ready to start on some new series just have to find the time. I hope this year I'll knock your socks off with new art. Trying to freshen things up!! Speaking of that, remember everything but my new section in my <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.artfire.com/">ArtFire</a> shops are <span style="font-weight: bold;">40% off</span>! Yes everything, till it's all gone!<br /><br />One last thing, my little newsletter I had started last year that I have 20 subscribers to now, yeah that's one of the things going bye bye since I can't remember to update that. So you heard it from me first, my blog will be my updating hub. If I have news I'll share it here and also on my FB fan page <span style="font-style: italic;">(link is on the right)</span> If you're on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">FB</a> that's updated often.<br /><br />Ok so this is a PS - I am sooooo excited to share and show you my latest <a href="http://www.wendyrago.typepad.com/project52">Bad Girl</a> creation. It will go live next Monday 12AM PST. Be on the lookout for it, you won't want to miss it. Once that's posted it will be for sale as well. If you're interested when you see it let me know!<br /><br />That's it! Hope you have a fantabulous week!!<br /><br />MAZER!Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-88293831400471880842010-01-26T11:51:00.007-05:002010-01-26T12:06:27.506-05:00HonoredI am very humbled and honored that I was chosen to be EBSQart.com's <a href="http://blog.ebsqart.com/2010/01/26/ebsq-blogger-of-the-week-amiee-marie-wheaton/">blogger of the week</a>! Another wonderful artist/friend of mine is one of their blog writers and asked me if I would like to be featured and of course I said YES! <a href="http://amandamakepeace.com/">Amanda Makepeace</a> is her name and be sure to check out her beautiful art too! She does some amazing work! I'm happy to say I won one of her ACEO's on her blog awhile back. I have it framed and it's gorgeous!<br /><br />Lately I've found time to created some new little pieces. Yesterday I created a little series called "Little Houses" while Lorelei was napping. It felt great! Here's what I made.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8NHDLth8WyhKpavnhrZvFpizoggq88cWUUnvnO32yVDPds14f2xepjO-HH6DhRinuPvK9NvHnL7Mj3H1PYX-Xy9u5JbXsaWQcD0-aRwB3vW1RpltGi_T1rRrN1DHRUnhV7-gL3rT-kic/s1600-h/IMG_0863.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT8NHDLth8WyhKpavnhrZvFpizoggq88cWUUnvnO32yVDPds14f2xepjO-HH6DhRinuPvK9NvHnL7Mj3H1PYX-Xy9u5JbXsaWQcD0-aRwB3vW1RpltGi_T1rRrN1DHRUnhV7-gL3rT-kic/s320/IMG_0863.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431093889891528514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgri5aT3QNZ5q3G13T0SPjSRoEFRkRMsI4KIC3-cwA-3sOiB_shxlKnk3ttC1KIoxsoTQKoDh7BQbp69mlJJcV5AvQnrU3GV84zWHpJ0-IOSXbioihC6M3QXHDeE7vZTtvvtVvlNeez0OGM/s1600-h/IMG_0862.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgri5aT3QNZ5q3G13T0SPjSRoEFRkRMsI4KIC3-cwA-3sOiB_shxlKnk3ttC1KIoxsoTQKoDh7BQbp69mlJJcV5AvQnrU3GV84zWHpJ0-IOSXbioihC6M3QXHDeE7vZTtvvtVvlNeez0OGM/s320/IMG_0862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431093880979485506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvkVKe3RwlbFECh3oIq-N6B0RgSsXP_SBzl9fmNItDZ8Y5cmnBpuUIeQoiWaVBVCo8txMig_AXOsqwnK3nn1_VJ-JocQHSi3ZjfJLFNPLXPC-NuZJtu4XwyZifAsSE2tWm8khaUpWnVbr/s1600-h/IMG_0861.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvkVKe3RwlbFECh3oIq-N6B0RgSsXP_SBzl9fmNItDZ8Y5cmnBpuUIeQoiWaVBVCo8txMig_AXOsqwnK3nn1_VJ-JocQHSi3ZjfJLFNPLXPC-NuZJtu4XwyZifAsSE2tWm8khaUpWnVbr/s320/IMG_0861.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431093872561086626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3FJH_LU1gqrFHZYca5sV8pxzk-R_Prci_0p7TWc4qVoCY7s_42pIUVUzeAQ5kaORI5YBoFwIqgzj_-GYZmxp4y2RF-N3eMmIdZh3xB8d7PIYdXOJBfnC1UxYb7BqtG3AYadrByxkVJnG/s1600-h/IMG_0860.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3FJH_LU1gqrFHZYca5sV8pxzk-R_Prci_0p7TWc4qVoCY7s_42pIUVUzeAQ5kaORI5YBoFwIqgzj_-GYZmxp4y2RF-N3eMmIdZh3xB8d7PIYdXOJBfnC1UxYb7BqtG3AYadrByxkVJnG/s320/IMG_0860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431093864933709906" border="0" /></a>I also ran into an idea on someones blog that sparked me to created this cool concept on colored Popsicle sticks. Basically it will help me to not run out of ideas. The combinations are endless. I wrote colors on the red sticks, subjects on the yellow, words on the blue and mediums on the green. I haven't used the system yet but when I randomly picked you can see the combinations!! So fun!! Can't wait to use it when I'm stumped! Check it out!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ob9rgi02FH3eBS7W1LJbZBdLIdM_OEthCZUlBktCYCqwnBB1gNypQAdcg9Bmj45Hrfjqr8p8VhA2Cf1lff9TBhBGXddybO6ij1tUmQLalhOEKJFOJ5NXBjA8xo7Rq6-NMBVrKAEy2ij_/s1600-h/IMG_0865.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ob9rgi02FH3eBS7W1LJbZBdLIdM_OEthCZUlBktCYCqwnBB1gNypQAdcg9Bmj45Hrfjqr8p8VhA2Cf1lff9TBhBGXddybO6ij1tUmQLalhOEKJFOJ5NXBjA8xo7Rq6-NMBVrKAEy2ij_/s320/IMG_0865.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431095218088464914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwW13UrN2jFWGbk6TfntfkIkXjQ-UHAlpVeOgU9FkPdT16CwAebn8hTd4wPVIh5mwANk-388dSqQbfjs_sxJYCU3cMi-XijogP8NPkMpIs4wbXUZqwu15A4_JZHqde9xxM9BdoObARraj/s1600-h/IMG_0864.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwW13UrN2jFWGbk6TfntfkIkXjQ-UHAlpVeOgU9FkPdT16CwAebn8hTd4wPVIh5mwANk-388dSqQbfjs_sxJYCU3cMi-XijogP8NPkMpIs4wbXUZqwu15A4_JZHqde9xxM9BdoObARraj/s320/IMG_0864.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431095215257961106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Fhplmpa7SXaKmFOHHY5jHLd5Pc-SDviN4xQx8tQV7vaJgCH9yVK9yj0nJJztT4azpO5VY4bJErQ4NtqjCmobmio9501KoeMMayszOV9_yQy2G6H3LEZvq_M7v6u58oxCqROMkwICL_L/s1600-h/IMG_0866.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Fhplmpa7SXaKmFOHHY5jHLd5Pc-SDviN4xQx8tQV7vaJgCH9yVK9yj0nJJztT4azpO5VY4bJErQ4NtqjCmobmio9501KoeMMayszOV9_yQy2G6H3LEZvq_M7v6u58oxCqROMkwICL_L/s320/IMG_0866.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431095208710627906" border="0" /></a>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-16465997394691941412010-01-18T16:13:00.006-05:002010-01-22T17:17:17.574-05:00Melange on Etsy Altered Bottle Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39084158"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOb42oKDfRokVb9D5BQXI65V6pg7SXUyAJv1AduennkmQI1EraNFw6BYsdC-W7s7KlaiBwLV-JbrvWKZpvZmbOQe07FEbLzrVBIr5AGRFkMqfLfPyCgSf6Rbhw3W5HRWDc6pPEfdkoiRL/s400/IMG_9763.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428197715804641346" border="0" /></a><br />I was finally able to participate in another challenge put on by the <a href="http://melangeonetsy.blogspot.com/">Melange Team</a> on Etsy. I am a member of this mixed media group and most of the ladies in this group have been published in the awesome mags put out by <a href="http://www.stampington.com/">Stampington & Co.</a> as well as <a href="http://quiltingarts.com/cpsmag/cpshome.html">Cloth Paper Scissors</a>. I'm lucky to have such fabulous team mates!! You don't have to be a member to participate in the challenge. Check out the details <a href="http://melangeonetsy.blogspot.com/2010/01/altered-bottle-or-jar-challenge.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5oMw7x55r8ByluEdf3Cv8bYC-KogNijtIo6cU0FJr88xyKUH_7zS7BAfE4-uD87fq5AKLKg6tRLr4si9yKDgHCZW1dwwUqn2gVk5Fo4mL-i_cfV3svNdwBKs6FfsNaiOIxyd7snloE0F/s1600-h/IMG_9765.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5oMw7x55r8ByluEdf3Cv8bYC-KogNijtIo6cU0FJr88xyKUH_7zS7BAfE4-uD87fq5AKLKg6tRLr4si9yKDgHCZW1dwwUqn2gVk5Fo4mL-i_cfV3svNdwBKs6FfsNaiOIxyd7snloE0F/s320/IMG_9765.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428198258270372818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFl4y7IIYMn_ViHILJYw6LrteRppQTLlTx7c4AwHVijtmVLtDRYd8W9O8CjkppHJJ_mF9s33CEJ2ZXAQNltpfV3IVrMXmMIVVzkDaQ9GRXnzyq7wU5w3vvuAeDLrJ1luzRduX7Uj4G135/s1600-h/IMG_9764.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFl4y7IIYMn_ViHILJYw6LrteRppQTLlTx7c4AwHVijtmVLtDRYd8W9O8CjkppHJJ_mF9s33CEJ2ZXAQNltpfV3IVrMXmMIVVzkDaQ9GRXnzyq7wU5w3vvuAeDLrJ1luzRduX7Uj4G135/s320/IMG_9764.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428198252438914018" border="0" /></a><br />This bottle was found buried in our yard a few years ago when our water line broke. It was used as "clean fill" in the 50's. Yeah right! It's either a beer or soda bottle, my guess is beer because the way some of the things in our house was built, you'd wonder! LOL Anyways I've upcycled it and really like how it turned out. Hope you do too!<br /><br />Now go alter your own bottle!!! :)Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-60001403490392006012010-01-18T01:12:00.005-05:002010-01-18T01:22:42.140-05:00Art Binge!<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4283495373_da55c0111f_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 504px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4283495373_da55c0111f_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Celestial Lovers<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />That's what I had tonight, an art BINGE!! Just hung out in the studio till inspiration hit!! I forgot that I made a bunch of clay pieces last year to use in my art. I was originally looking for my paper clay which I still can't find but ended up finding my bag of clay pieces! This is what I created tonight! I'll take better photos but for now you can see. It was fun having paint and gel medium all over my fingers!!<br /><br />I should get to bed. I'm up late again and tomorrow is my baby girls 3rd birthday! Actually in about 45 minutes, 3 years ago tonight I had her! WOW!!!<br /><br />Enjoy my binge!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqW4H4iEPb6vts0B8DnhJFelpvLzoC9DExYUR8kekA39ezFDBeiJlKMYn7pMaMrHwJKuaC0BHf1vVzcD8C40mfGbFPaS_ObU2iLnAPx9tSflYYCPeeLBSkAWp_lDsoz6ifNnfx4H_SwiR/s1600-h/IMG_0811.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqW4H4iEPb6vts0B8DnhJFelpvLzoC9DExYUR8kekA39ezFDBeiJlKMYn7pMaMrHwJKuaC0BHf1vVzcD8C40mfGbFPaS_ObU2iLnAPx9tSflYYCPeeLBSkAWp_lDsoz6ifNnfx4H_SwiR/s400/IMG_0811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427959928827304146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Home is Where The Heart Is</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfG_Ne_oSwuAhHyB4lnftz5Md9TgHrjrVBW4INJGf2HlTsOR1-Nq59wQeaFxemUqWkgY-UEE-RLhbAQV-vHCfFzl8YDhDps7FF4pnn2e_CCuQ_Mh7yr6N36VBYf0O1DFFtKHxKQ5MQ9v6p/s1600-h/IMG_0812.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfG_Ne_oSwuAhHyB4lnftz5Md9TgHrjrVBW4INJGf2HlTsOR1-Nq59wQeaFxemUqWkgY-UEE-RLhbAQV-vHCfFzl8YDhDps7FF4pnn2e_CCuQ_Mh7yr6N36VBYf0O1DFFtKHxKQ5MQ9v6p/s400/IMG_0812.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427959913967664322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Love is Patient Love is Kind</span><br /></div>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-32056796999478960592010-01-16T08:03:00.006-05:002010-01-16T09:27:56.494-05:00Help for Haiti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mazerdesign.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSuYkojYyZXo0vSc239dwjThj6HChXhk9aN825imQGJc7hQYUxz3EG4-h-EQ0iM9ti1npHb-nTFITFUqvITWGY5kI5-rm63Ob3yo7F7H0c0eftLg4YIxXcfYoyCu6R8VsruHXxEciZMYv/s400/haitibanner40.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427335205462754898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">The recent earthquake in Haiti has devastated children and families in the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck just ten miles from the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, where people are left to search through rubble in hopes of finding loved ones.<br /><br />Emergency supplies such as food, clean water and shelter are <span style="font-weight: bold;color:#ff6600;" >desperately needed</span>.<br /><br />Here is how I'm helping. Any sales this week on items that are 40% off (non originals) already will have 20% donated to the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">Red Cross</a>. Any sales on full price items (originals) that I've listed here will have 50% donated to <a href="https://secure.ywam.org/donations/donate.asp?project=10&bhcp=1">YWAM </a>Haiti Relief. Click on my banner above to go to my <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.etsy.com">Etsy</a> shop.<br /><br />So just so we're clear. All originals are now normal priced and will have 50% of the profits donated and all sales items will have 20% donated.<br /><br />I've added some new items that haven't been listed in a long time because they were at a local shop.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.mazerdesign.artfire.com">here</a> to go to my ArtFire Shop.<br /><br />Please help me do my part for Haiti and get some cool art in the process!! Thank you for looking!<br /><br /></span>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-63526297115955015322010-01-14T11:20:00.004-05:002010-01-14T11:26:37.799-05:00I've been featured on Seriously Soupy!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLv9Nh1S2GsjU-1PqbNw6ZmEG5ApsBSw48z0CTV3J-DdFdk9kgmsEzDiIriW1aQSjESjFJ9Z9737KrdvhtPK0ojsZ9bf5hTD8pfi0iucOsiyeny7SRwrn-0qcOdb70pnN05EgrI3RmZb7B/s1600-h/IMG_9625.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLv9Nh1S2GsjU-1PqbNw6ZmEG5ApsBSw48z0CTV3J-DdFdk9kgmsEzDiIriW1aQSjESjFJ9Z9737KrdvhtPK0ojsZ9bf5hTD8pfi0iucOsiyeny7SRwrn-0qcOdb70pnN05EgrI3RmZb7B/s400/IMG_9625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426632156389447474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">My Rosemary Chicken/Barley Soup</span><br /></div><br />Never thought I'd be brave enough to post a recipe I created myself! Well my great friend Serena at <a href="http://seriouslysoupy.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Seriously Soupy</span></a> has a fabulous soup blog, all about soups with lots of fabulous pictures! If you love soup like we do check her out! She creates new recipes daily with lots of different soups! Amazing! I created a soup last week and sent her the info and now I'm on her <a href="http://seriouslysoupy.blogspot.com/2010/01/rosemary-and-chicken-barley-soup.html">blog</a>! Check it out! Be sure to save her blog as a favorite! You won't be disappointed!!Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-34365844663313074292010-01-12T16:45:00.001-05:002010-01-12T16:45:13.535-05:00Spring<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mazer73/4270088430/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4270088430_b53eff3608.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mazer73/4270088430/">Spring</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mazer73/">creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I'm soooooooooooooo very ready for it. I just created this today. Really enjoying getting back into my digital collages. Hope you enjoy it. :)<br /><br />Here's hoping Spring comes sooner than later.</p>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-89557419186714239032010-01-06T14:53:00.004-05:002010-01-06T14:54:49.352-05:00Nature Lover<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mazer73/4251265335/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 381px; height: 255px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4251265335_897efd3f5f.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mazer73/4251265335/">Nature Lover</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mazer73/">creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I'm taking <a href="http://djpettitt.ning.com/">DJ Pettit's</a> Photoshop class right now which has inspired me to make more digital collages! Made this today.</p>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-14864011877871397292010-01-04T03:00:00.003-05:002010-01-04T03:00:02.524-05:00Bad Girls Challenge # 7 - Insect Shadow Box<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVsbbDDYybB8J8TyZ2vplx45KBiWh8yfIuZvbA1yG2iIGGr3IXKXhhsyXW38f4isFSrVMK18IWQggWVqXALLDX40tdfR9fh573XXxlO56GNvX9gcO7wB4_wcJ3MBGGhBJpcN2fJFOr_3_/s1600-h/IMG_9575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVsbbDDYybB8J8TyZ2vplx45KBiWh8yfIuZvbA1yG2iIGGr3IXKXhhsyXW38f4isFSrVMK18IWQggWVqXALLDX40tdfR9fh573XXxlO56GNvX9gcO7wB4_wcJ3MBGGhBJpcN2fJFOr_3_/s400/IMG_9575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420385291867752850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zerpsogMtohiokQqXL5Sy5A4jdfdtkEIolvVCFM-blCYp2oQs3ja9Tl3WC9tDf5Of-8UAzq-JV_8DJyjhorYmHBXzGgovtdn1KYcjapkbBf6jD31Glzg2FhfJi29GKfcgGmotUHvBbSA/s1600-h/IMG_9583.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zerpsogMtohiokQqXL5Sy5A4jdfdtkEIolvVCFM-blCYp2oQs3ja9Tl3WC9tDf5Of-8UAzq-JV_8DJyjhorYmHBXzGgovtdn1KYcjapkbBf6jD31Glzg2FhfJi29GKfcgGmotUHvBbSA/s400/IMG_9583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420385284096035282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl52dPk24NqGzdVv2gtjCHCih6z6BKfIw5K7ZwCA1WuyDxAmyhx_0rUHb41y-kt7fYVGfhwSUGDKRVdPScRijAazQTCo8jGJNSgHBarVkskx9HRhgjmHHi6NZhJitaQmYIquATFCbnEUeW/s1600-h/IMG_9579.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl52dPk24NqGzdVv2gtjCHCih6z6BKfIw5K7ZwCA1WuyDxAmyhx_0rUHb41y-kt7fYVGfhwSUGDKRVdPScRijAazQTCo8jGJNSgHBarVkskx9HRhgjmHHi6NZhJitaQmYIquATFCbnEUeW/s400/IMG_9579.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420385281419352258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4yed-VyAFtIKucZ7MczSGN1W81fRDo03pwKbwvnOgkRgKhVKIZoF5AF68kR913SMl6qGqMhPc5nzTlokjZZgVi2kh87Ew_xqBnahCUNDUhZgisvx1jvHQrTCdq8_ZnSXuT8Ww8qiE10M/s1600-h/IMG_9581.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4yed-VyAFtIKucZ7MczSGN1W81fRDo03pwKbwvnOgkRgKhVKIZoF5AF68kR913SMl6qGqMhPc5nzTlokjZZgVi2kh87Ew_xqBnahCUNDUhZgisvx1jvHQrTCdq8_ZnSXuT8Ww8qiE10M/s400/IMG_9581.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420385272164258354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0CakAiXy3VXYH9Z8dJHOpEQUzpmYAoDnawMx0aABYF4yxdQSRhqpXbTBN1cafGBFhtTFOrsLpKusuEHHhrOVwAbg0X9GlLzmm63_ckSkz6r_HT6OxxubV8uzEvXI2dsDqL1a27D3oytF/s1600-h/IMG_9577.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0CakAiXy3VXYH9Z8dJHOpEQUzpmYAoDnawMx0aABYF4yxdQSRhqpXbTBN1cafGBFhtTFOrsLpKusuEHHhrOVwAbg0X9GlLzmm63_ckSkz6r_HT6OxxubV8uzEvXI2dsDqL1a27D3oytF/s400/IMG_9577.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420385267048270546" border="0" /></a><br /> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: blue;"><b><u>Challenge 7 – Shadow Box</u></b></span><i> (good size, found, cigar, repurposed, purchased, etc…)<o:p></o:p></i><span style="color: blue;"></span><i><span style=""> </span></i><span style="font-style: normal;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Theme</u> – <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><b>Insects</b></span><b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>(butterflies, bees, spiders, moths, mantis, caterpillars, etc…)</i></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><u>Required material </u>– <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><b>Fabric</b></span> <i>(velvet, cotton, felt, lace, old/new, antiqued, etc…)</i></li></ul><br />I really enjoyed this project! I was stumped at first and was going to do a piece with a bee in it but it just wasn't coming together. So I went on another search for a theme and decided upon a butterfly theme when I saw the butterfly ornament at Michael's! After finding the focal point I then perused their scrapbook paper and found the perfect paper, from that point on it just came together for me! Serves me right for buying everything ahead of time when I wasn't set on a theme. Anyways this is super easy.<br /><br />First off paint your box with gesso if it has a busy background or you want a bit more texture to your piece. Since my box was a cigar box it had very ornate art on it. Let dry. Then choose your paint color and paint the outside and partial inside so no white shows. Measure out your shadow box/cigar box on the inside and cut the paper to fit. I used 2 coordinating papers, one for the sides and one for the background. Glue them down with your glue stick. When that is dry you can now add your focal point where you want it (butterfly). I used the E6000 glue because it had a clip on the back of it. Also on the way home my butterfly was put in the bag with something heavy and was slightly crushed so I had to put it back together. Next I glued on my trim with regular tacky glue but in clear. Next came the cute little flowers! Just glue those babies on! I wanted this piece to look like it could stand alone so I decided to add the knobs on the bottom to give it some height. First I painted the knobs a darker purple (2 coats) and when those were dry I glued them to the bottom with the E6000 glue as well. I let that sit overnight to be sure it was dry. Next was the embellishments, I gathered a bunch of tulle and wrapped some silver craft wire around it so it would keep it's shape. Once I was happy with the shape I added more E6000 to the top and took some sewing pins to hold it in place. When that was dry I pinned an old brooch to the front of it for extra class. I decided the sides needed some glitz so I applied some gold glitter. Next I sprayed it with fixative to keep them in place. Just a little though you don't want to drown the piece. Still wasn't totally happy so I added the little polka dots to the knobs and swirled around the dots with gold gel pen. Last but not least I used the word "Papillon" French for butterfly and a little butterfly sticker next to it. Et voila it's done!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Supply list:</span><br /><ol><li>Cigar box ( I have a few lying around, used to buy them from the antique book shop)</li><li>Gesso<br /></li><li>Making Memories Tiny Alpha's</li><li>Christmas ornament (Butterfly) These are super cheap now!</li><li>Lara's Crafts Doll Head/knob (3 for the base) 1 1/4" found these in the wood craft section of Michaels.</li><li>Acrylics - I used <a href="http://www.collageartist.com/">Claudine Hellmuth's</a> purple paint, dark purple & white for the dots on the knobs.<br /></li><li>Glitter (gold)</li><li>Coordinating scrapbook paper</li><li>Paper cutter<br /></li><li>Tulle (fabric on top)</li><li>Found objects (gold brooch on top)</li><li>E6000 glue for the knobs</li><li>Silver craft wire<br /></li><li>Sewing pins to hold the tulle in place at the top</li><li>Fabric Fancies Flowers in champagne/gold</li><li>Trim (I purchased mine in the Bad Girls shop)</li><li>Tacky glue<br /></li><li>Gold gel pen</li><li>Glue stick to glue down the paper</li><li>Fixative to finish the outside and hold the glitter on.</li></ol>Official Rules:<br /><p><strong>The winner of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Card to shop like a Bad Girl in the Bad Girl Shoppe! Be sure to leave a blog comment here first!<br /></strong></p><span style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17);"><strong>Three Rules to Follow:</strong></span> <ol><li><strong>Follow the challenge guidelines exactly</strong> </li><li><strong>Post your project in the specific "<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=771"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=771" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Project 52</span></a>" gallery with the title "<span style="color: rgb(191, 0, 191);">Challenge #7 - Shadow Box</span>" before January 16 Midnight Pacific Time</strong> </li><li><strong>Link your layout to the <em>Challenge #7 Thread</em> in the<a href="http://www.badgirlskits.com/mb/viewforum.php?f=135"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></a><a target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Project 52 forum</span></a></strong></li></ol>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-21314842571311672242009-12-28T22:31:00.005-05:002009-12-28T22:43:11.283-05:00For Sale! "The Danseur"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxF-_nm09uF5fv4ENWwidSCOem8d-oBLxzy__f7ytaQAbdedzjAu1FPhYQ0m7-cFk15lwgV68wf8EEb-38ndnBmzSmUCo_miW6ixny3AfpIgCYcgqbKFJJIbDHBZdTXgJoeZLTlSs72jl/s1600-h/IMG_0739.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxF-_nm09uF5fv4ENWwidSCOem8d-oBLxzy__f7ytaQAbdedzjAu1FPhYQ0m7-cFk15lwgV68wf8EEb-38ndnBmzSmUCo_miW6ixny3AfpIgCYcgqbKFJJIbDHBZdTXgJoeZLTlSs72jl/s400/IMG_0739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420498308723925282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlK6enHM8yjs9A49E7jgBJCJG20K_379dg-mCrNn8kNyjRK_jLdueB_fv1bSmG0dNu027UqzHAickPyRkCRrncpoWpfwJSjmCtF68nLFlN7mRUhaC15JWLV5HkXU9Ibczb9MQAWsl0IOV/s1600-h/IMG_0714.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlK6enHM8yjs9A49E7jgBJCJG20K_379dg-mCrNn8kNyjRK_jLdueB_fv1bSmG0dNu027UqzHAickPyRkCRrncpoWpfwJSjmCtF68nLFlN7mRUhaC15JWLV5HkXU9Ibczb9MQAWsl0IOV/s400/IMG_0714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420497221516150642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnUCN0D2iM40bwLCiiJrbRIAtNQudBpBSOWwCaLkIS9YhYnq9q9fELGb8s6L_cBl16bgBn5Hel3-83axrNE6UI9YZFholyNvPoZnDEzEB7PKRa_fNiHt2iNhGDqKr97Se1jfETOGJClwV/s1600-h/IMG_0713.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnUCN0D2iM40bwLCiiJrbRIAtNQudBpBSOWwCaLkIS9YhYnq9q9fELGb8s6L_cBl16bgBn5Hel3-83axrNE6UI9YZFholyNvPoZnDEzEB7PKRa_fNiHt2iNhGDqKr97Se1jfETOGJClwV/s400/IMG_0713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420497221310124930" border="0" /></a><br />Up for sale is one of my latest pieces called <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"The Danseur"</span>. This is a whimsical piece that I hope you love. I've decided to try it out this way since my shops right now are all on sale to get rid of the old art. This is new for me so hopefully it works!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">A little about the piece:</span> It's mixed media and has an image transfer of the dancer and lots of layers of paint. It was created for Carmen Torbus' Spill it Class. I just finished it and wanted someone to have it who loves it. It's on a hard canvas and will come wired and ready to hang. Will also come with a certificate of authenticity from <a href="http://www.ebsqart.com">EBSQ</a>.<br /><br />Size is: 6 x 12<br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input name="hosted_button_id" value="10794509" type="hidden"><br /><input src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" type="image"><br /><img alt="" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /></form>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5803888526350019247.post-17832172209139243662009-12-27T23:38:00.004-05:002009-12-27T23:52:32.131-05:00I'm on a roll!!Well I guess taking a break from my art without the pressure of having to sell it has really opened up my creativity. Who knew? I'd like to show you the 2 pieces I created tonight! My hands are covered in paint and I'm having so much fun with it. I've rarely used a brush too! :)<br /><br />Here they are!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Q1KIhwIgG-DF98Gyw31um98vC8hXOSWGHm4zApMRJVvVgZlW_DeXYVWYMC4fYkG2SG4d7dMzBG61WfP1DaK-MTBa7l97lb6i5SkuSMr4-r_J-o4FDEmC9S1UeaWtVSEQrS3_KI7QXl9L/s1600-h/IMG_9566.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Q1KIhwIgG-DF98Gyw31um98vC8hXOSWGHm4zApMRJVvVgZlW_DeXYVWYMC4fYkG2SG4d7dMzBG61WfP1DaK-MTBa7l97lb6i5SkuSMr4-r_J-o4FDEmC9S1UeaWtVSEQrS3_KI7QXl9L/s400/IMG_9566.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420143322124685506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"The Good Egg"</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9Slc3ZlD0_W5BUBxdxI9d58ujW3mrh62zq_12QFLA_k4jyth6yOfex2opkomex-QkHIiteAgjX0l0-gJapzh4lpQz3s0JNS7gbyRPGz4BGgDK6R-7JNc9kCFbyIpPf5Yi1gjzj2ujyak/s1600-h/IMG_9565.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9Slc3ZlD0_W5BUBxdxI9d58ujW3mrh62zq_12QFLA_k4jyth6yOfex2opkomex-QkHIiteAgjX0l0-gJapzh4lpQz3s0JNS7gbyRPGz4BGgDK6R-7JNc9kCFbyIpPf5Yi1gjzj2ujyak/s400/IMG_9565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420143320095023650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROHCequWvaop6SyNJo9StV1ZZyINeEqwL3KuwtJerexqhNvL-pFShCl2NR3RB6emM1uY0C5jHVm9-KzDZOwF4ZNpHDOGZ_u6SxbS2qqtZj3FpEIlhTf_57BDekXoSQxLqDwjO5eSFGNm3/s1600-h/IMG_9567.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROHCequWvaop6SyNJo9StV1ZZyINeEqwL3KuwtJerexqhNvL-pFShCl2NR3RB6emM1uY0C5jHVm9-KzDZOwF4ZNpHDOGZ_u6SxbS2qqtZj3FpEIlhTf_57BDekXoSQxLqDwjO5eSFGNm3/s400/IMG_9567.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420144435147059442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGaS7EJ9rkCO_8ag8WRmTdrnM_cYiJZ4UAuDqjDZXbc38d5V3GwCclTpAlbjQ1G446fUwLPFxww6Q4gUvBpK1YuXYTcKGN0t5XtcGkNH1Vt41uUC8njfQAVuiRM0IRtkAPpWmhYsjanOI/s1600-h/IMG_9563.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGaS7EJ9rkCO_8ag8WRmTdrnM_cYiJZ4UAuDqjDZXbc38d5V3GwCclTpAlbjQ1G446fUwLPFxww6Q4gUvBpK1YuXYTcKGN0t5XtcGkNH1Vt41uUC8njfQAVuiRM0IRtkAPpWmhYsjanOI/s400/IMG_9563.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420143295195110930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">"MEOW!"</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">With the flash the colors are truer but you don't see the sparkle as much.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLMxkJqw0lL3YTeiDnSVdr0hsxo5VaKQA4LA7fW5tw5jE6FcWh7aMHbIdq8Z-73jU6GKusmMAnVr9nFrUgSf3jwB9n-o0qUlTjovJr65mIa7OPKgYeVBhQNbNt6tHaMd0Vu4BeZfG6pyo/s1600-h/IMG_0730.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLMxkJqw0lL3YTeiDnSVdr0hsxo5VaKQA4LA7fW5tw5jE6FcWh7aMHbIdq8Z-73jU6GKusmMAnVr9nFrUgSf3jwB9n-o0qUlTjovJr65mIa7OPKgYeVBhQNbNt6tHaMd0Vu4BeZfG6pyo/s400/IMG_0730.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420143304773404594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Taken with my iPhone you can see her sparkly outfit!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqf2zZVkJPESedBZrufGJt7hw-ZQnmzoMRYjsMwMLP6lpaGrGpvwVvzG0gFYobnYRUxnw0RCDoQf0cWN_3Hf_e33P754gGDcmGfT0FdNnQu-D7vnfbJhyphenhypheneAnDYLve-0dtFC6qfxdEjbjJ/s1600-h/IMG_0731.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqf2zZVkJPESedBZrufGJt7hw-ZQnmzoMRYjsMwMLP6lpaGrGpvwVvzG0gFYobnYRUxnw0RCDoQf0cWN_3Hf_e33P754gGDcmGfT0FdNnQu-D7vnfbJhyphenhypheneAnDYLve-0dtFC6qfxdEjbjJ/s400/IMG_0731.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420143308771392498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Little details</span></div>Aimée Wheatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633542311974543966noreply@blogger.com5