Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine

Hello friends!  I was so excited to see some happy mail in the mailbox yesterday.  Guess what was in the large white envelope?  Three complimentary copies of Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine, September 2012 issue.  I wondered why they'd sent so many and upon inspecting the inner pages, I see I have a four page spread!  WOO-HOO! Pages 28, 29, 30 and 31 have three different Altered Projector Cases.  One of the cases is altered using Pink Paislee Daily Junque, the second is altered using October Afternoon and the last is altered using the new Graphic 45 Little Darlings Line.

Page 28 and 29

and 30 and 31

I'm so excited to have 4 pages :)

and

In other good news, my friend, Creatology sent me the sweetest mini album she made using the Bind-It All that she won a couple weeks ago.  There was also a beautiful pearl bracelet.  My daughter is happy to show you here :)

Thank you so much my sweet friend :)

Stampers' Sampler Publication

Hello friends!  We had some errands to run yesterday and we got home a complimentary copy of Stampers' Sampler was in the mail.  Woo-hoo! The first thing I do is flip through the pages looking for my art and there it was, an embossed friend card with a cute little acrylic bird :)  The "friend" stamp and embossing powder are by WOW!
Cotton Candy Embossing Powder.  Love this shade of blue.

Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD Winners and Somerset Life Publication

HAPPY NEW YEAR friends!  I hope all your dreams come true in 2012!  We celebrated with friends and enjoyed a delicious fish fry, salads, dips and chips!
The lucky winners of the “Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD are VELMA and CHAR.  Congrats to both of you and please click my email link so you can email me your mailing info!  I appreciate all the sweet comments and I truly wish I had about 50 of these beautiful CD’s to give to friends!
If you’d like to purchase this CD, HERE’S THE LINK.

While we’re talking about Crafty Secrets, I have some exciting news to share.    Two of my Tea Towels were published in Somerset Life Magazine, a Stampington and Company Publication.  The tea towels were inspired by my Great Grandma Reed and I wrote the article to reflect on some fond childhood memories.

Pages 116, 117 and 118



The Canvas Heart is Basically Bare, all clear stamps are Crafty Secrets, Ribbon is May Arts and my sweet mom crocheted the flower!  The heart has been misted with Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels.

Green Craft Magazine by Stampington and Company

Hell friends!  I have some exciting new to share.  Yesterday when I got home there was a little surprise waiting for me in the mail...a published piece in the Autumn 2011 issue..and there on page 138 was my Album :)  I love it when that happens!

Here's a bit of a personal update..After the storm we have cleaned up what we can.  The big barn, machine shop, corn crib and bins still need to be dealt with.  The house is still covered with tarps to keep the water out when it rains.  I has been a fright working with the insurance company.  The first insurance adjuster doesn't want to talk to me because I can't be nice.  We have a new one and I'm not sure he likes talking to me either.  We do have 3 contractor's in place to start work but because there was so much damage for so many people, we're patiently waiting our turn :)
Our youngest son, Zach who is 14 was grilling food a couple nights ago and he fell to the ground, having a seizure.  SO..to the emergency room we went.  He had an appointment with the Neurologist today, had an MRI and will have an EEG on Monday.  They have put him on seizure medication.  Thank GOD he did not fall on the grill or the cement patio!  YIKES!  We also had a dear friend pass away, he introduced hubby and I 20 years ago...such a sad visitation and he was only 43!
SO..I try to keep busy with my art when I can because it's my therapy and a place I feel most at home.  I can't tell you how much it means to me to have you sending thoughts and prayers our way..I love you all!  I makes me get a little emotional when I think of the wonderful friends I've made through blogging!  THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of my heart.
Didn't mean to get so windy but with so many people asking, I wanted to update you :)

Somerset Studio Gallery Magazine Publication

BLOG CANDY LINK HERE!
Good morning my blogging buddies!  Yesterday I spent  most of my day out painting the house.  My Sister came to help me and is coming again today so we can finish.  This is the start of a much larger project because we have a house, garage, hog house, barn, corn crib and machine shop to paint! Today is suppose to be nice weather wise and there is a chance of rain the rest of the week..so, I better keep at it today Our Daughter will graduate from High School a week from Sunday so I’m busy trying to get my flower beds, garden and inside and outside the house in order!  YIKES!
Anyway, after about 9 hours of painting yesterday, I settled in on the couch and opened mail and there was a copy of Somerset Studio Gallery.  They chose one of my pieces for publication and it’s on page 154.

Jumping for JOY: Another Publication with Stampington and Company

 EDIT:  Linking to Gingersnap Creations
Remember my Smith and Corona Typewriter Metal Dolls that were published in Art Doll Quarterly, Spring 2010 Edition?  WELL, my art sparked a “Metal Doll Challenge” and the results are in the Aug./Sept./October issue of Art Doll Quarterly.
Here are my Dolls that sparked the challenge.

Here’s my Angel (Inspired my my Dad who was a mechanice and he stored his Bolts and Nuts like this ;)

The little Angel Pin is made using a tiny screw.  The Child in a Wagon is made using a variety of metal scraps!
If you love art dolls you need to peek inside the covers of this publication!  You won’t believe all the metal doll challenge results!!

Somerset Memories Publication

I’m so excited because I got my free copy of Somerset Memories today!!! My three projects are on page 82 :) This is a beautiful publication starting from the cover to the last page! My projects are made using stir sticks for paint. I used my Bind-It-All to bind two of my projects and the other has a ribbon hanger. These are all treasured heritage memories and I’ve used cherished photo’s of my family on the Reed (mom’s) side. There’s a five generation photo of My Grandpa, Mom, me, my daughter Missy and my first Grand-daughter Cadee! I remember this day fondly as we sat and visited with Grandpa and enjoyed spending the day with him! There is also a photo of my Uncle Vernon (Buck) Reed and I remember him spoiling my two Sister’s and I…the good ole days:) My Great Grandma and Grandpa and Great-Great Grandma and Grandpa are also included. My Great Great Grandpa was a Minister and my Mom has shared some funny family stories that were passed on to her!! They really are just TOO funny to share!

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Life is GOOD in Somerset LIFE!

One of my goals this year was to be published in Stampington and Company, Somerset Life magazine. TODAY, I got my wish and was really surprised when I opened the package and it was Somerset Life because I was expecting the Somerset Memories Magazine. I know, I know, this is a nice problem to have :) So here's the art they choose and I'll share my next publication as soon as I get it :)
The best part is, I used one of my favorite manufacturer Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets!