A Big Week in May

Both ends of week 21 were important days for me embracing genealogy and art. I'm certainly enjoying the comfortable weather too. The new Grant Deming Artist show has mostly new pieces. Mine were done last fall and are now named "Berries of the Asteroids" and Wandering in the Orchard."

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Designer Credits:
-background: Happiness Papers 2 by Maya de Groot
-transfers, brushes, white frame, button, branch: ArtPlay Palette Radiant by Anna Aspnes
-brush, transfer: ArtPlay Palette Generations by Anna Aspnes
-oval and wood frames: From Time to Time by Retro Designs
-bow, flower: Miss Maya by Maya de Groot
fonts: Quigly Wiggley, Mufferaw, Minya Nouvelle, Blue Highway

More Weeks of May

I did a companion to the page for the week arriving in May and then a similar one. For the companion I used one of my own drawings. By now spring is some days sliding into summer and the hard winter is easy to forget until I look at some of the plants that show its effects.

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Designer Credits:
design inspired by Tangled Templates No. 1 by Vicki Stegall Designs
drawing is one of mine titled "The Gathering"
-background: ArtPlay Palette Spring Due by Anna Aspnes
-elements: One Perfect Day by Sue Cummings
fonts: Shogun, Serial Sue, Minya Nouvelle, Scribe, Blue Highway

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Designer Credits:
-background (blended): Amber Pages Vol. 2 by Crafty Button Designs
-paper (blended), transfers, brushes, frame, brad, branch: ArtPlay Palette Radiant by Anna Aspnes
-bird, leaf, swirl: From Time to Time by Retro Designs
fonts: Quigly Wiggley, Mufferaw, Minya Nouvelle, Blue Highway

We Made it to MAY!

Did you think the winter would never end? Sometimes we did, but now it is May and really spring. For the week bridging April and May I used a new template, not something I normally do. It's a pretty interesting one though. The week begins at a conference (birding in southern Ohio) and ends with the end of another conference (genealogy in Sandusky.)

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Designer Credits:
-template: Tangled Templates No. 1 by Vicki Stegall Designs
-papers, paints, doily, bird: Softly by Vicki Robinson
fonts: Serial Sue, Zurich Calligraphic, Minya Nouvelle, Scribe, Blue Highway

Surviving February

Today was warmer, but it will take a lot to really reduce the snow and make winter fade. Here are two weeks of February as they were for me.

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Designer Credits:
-papers, emphera, word art, button, paint: Nevermind by Studio 68
-border: WoodShop MapPrints Paperie No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-transfer, frame: ArtPlay Palette Radiant by Anna Aspnes
-stitched frames: FotoInspired Stitched Frames No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-string: ArtPlay Palette Natural Instinct by Anna Aspnes
-thin frame: FineEdge Frames No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-swirl: Scribble It by Merkeley Designs
fonts: Capture it, Lithograph, Palette, Courtney Dorkling, Blue Highway

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Designer Credits:
-gesso: Nevermind by Studio 68
-frame, rectangle brush, banner: ArtPlay Palette Radiant by Anna Aspnes
-white paper, gesso: Miss Niki by Maya de Groot
-border paper, paint, heart: They Call It Love by Re Kneipp
fonts: Lithograph, Versu, Courtney Dorkling, Blue Highway

The rest of January in photos

Week 3 pairs with the already posted week 2 in blues while weeks 4 and 5 appear in black and white. It has been a time of lots of weather contrasts. It's also been a time of interesting and rewarding times. Click on the images to see them larger and perhaps read about the days of January.

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Design Credits:
-background: ArtsyBlendz Snow Paperie No. 2 by Anna Aspnes
-stitching: All Stitched v. 2 by Kitty Designs
-glass frame, bird, journal tag: Simply Serene by Retro Designs
-swirl: The Silver Flakes by Kitty Designs
-branch: Twiggy No. 1 BrushSet by Anna Aspnes
-paint: Terra Toni by Maya de Groot
-number tag: itty bitty dates no. 8 by Biograffiti
fonts: Mufferaw, Blue Highway, (tag: Lithograph, Erie Contour)

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Design Credits:
Contrast by Maya de Groot
fonts: Courtney Dorkling, Lithograph, EwieD, Blue Highway

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Design Credits:
-papers, paint, tag: Contrast by Maya de Groot
-frame, branch, splatter: Like a Bird by Maya de Groot
-button, star, swirl, paint: Winter Whites by Tracy Martin
-brush, transfer: Oscraps Collab It's A Wonderful Life
fonts: Lithograph, EwieD, Courtney Dorkling, Blue Highway

Week of the Polar Vortex

The first full week of January brought extremely cold weather, our official low both Monday and Tuesday down to -11 F. Then of course it warmed up and Saturday we went above 50 F. Always something different.

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Designer Credits:
-background: KardStock Winter No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-paint, word art: Miss Jasmine by Maya de Groot
-stitching: All Stitched v. 2 by Kitty Designs
-blue paper, transfer, silver paint: ArtPlay Palette Wish by Anna Aspnes
-white frame: ArtPlay Palette Epic by Anna Aspnes
-glass frame: Simply Serene by Retro Designs
-silver paint: SilverPaint No. 1 ElementSet by Anna Aspnes
-snowflake, transfer: ArtPlay Palette Sparkle by Anna Aspnes
-number tag: itty bitty dates no. 8 by Biograffiti
fonts: Mufferaw, Blue Highway, (tag: Lithograph, Erie Contour)

2014: January's 1st (short) week

The first four days of January were snowy but not that unpleasant. It's only after this short week that we had to deal with the frigid air and really disagreeable weather. We did survive both snow and cold though so how can I complain?

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Designer Credits:
-kit: Oscraps Collab: It's A Wonderful Life
-white frame: Gwenifer by Jopke Designs
-photo edge: Surround It No. 1 by Merkely Designs
-number tag: itty bitty dates no. 8 by Biograffiti
fonts: Chalk, Mufferaw, Dawn Castle, (tag: Lithograph, Erie Contour)

Ending 2013

I've done the final weeks and days of 2013. Hard to believe the special year '13 has now gone. I did not use a template for my pages after week 1 until I came to the 3 days after week 52. Here I used another template though I made more changes to it and used two photos for two of the days. Remember to click on the images to see them larger and text big enough to read.

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Designer Credits:
-background, frame, stars, brush, overlay, transfer: ArtPlay Palette Christmas Magic by Anna Aspnes
-border paper: Moments by Cinzia Designs
-gold leaf: Season's Greetings by Studio 68
-card: Happy Holidays by Maya de Groot
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

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Designer Credits:
-background: Timeless mini kit by Cinzia Designs
-border, berries, leaf, word art: Oh Joy! by Paula Kesselring
-card: ArtsyKardz Everyday No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-overlay, transfer: ArtPlay Palette Christmas Magic by Anna Aspnes
-dot overlay, paint overlay: ArtPlay Palette Wish by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

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Designer Credits:
-template: Holiday Template Pack No. 1G by Anna Aspnes
-background, glitter, bird, plant: Shimmery by Kitty Designs
-branch: ArtPlay Palette Wish by Anna Aspnes
-transfer: ArtPlay Palette Christmas Magic by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

Two Weeks Into December

We think we've had too much winter too soon, but we're getting by anyway. Here are photos from the first two weeks of December.

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Designer Credits:
-dark green paper, stitching, branch: Oh Joy! by Paula Kesselring
-light green paper: Autumn Sonata by Paula Kesselring
-brown paper, pins, birds: Nostalgic Scrapbook by Retro Designs
fonts: Hurry Up, baby dont worry bout it!, Huxtable

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Designer Credits:
-background, poinsettia, evergreen brush, white berries: ArtPlay Palette Christmas Magic by Anna Aspnes
-white paper: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes
-tan paper, gold leaves, needles: Merry mega pack by Dido Designs
-red button: Oh Joy! by Paula Kesselring
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

Last Three Weeks of November Captured

I've been keeping up pretty well with the weekly pages but forget to post them here. Lots was happening in November so lots to remember.

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Designer Credits:
-background: Dakota Dreams by Dido Designs
-transfers, line: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes
-frame: Flying High by Val C. Designs
-notebook paper: Vintage Album Collections: Journaling Bits & Pieces by Joanne Brisebois
-music stamp: Okalani (Edgy Elegance) by Lydia Designs
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

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Designer Credits:
-background, frame: Shabby Chic Rooms, Part 2 by Retro Designs
-transfer: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes
-stitching: Doodle Stitches by Sabrina's Creations
-photo mask: ArtPlay Palette Tangier by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Serial Sue, Huxtable

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Designer Credits:
-papers: MonoBlendz Pumpkin Spice No. 1 Paperie by Anna Aspnes
-card: ArtsyKardz Everyday No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-flourish: Hipster Plumes No. 19 BrushSet by Anna Aspnes
-frame, overlay: Unlimited Mind by Kitty Designs
-wax seal: Antique by Merkeley Designs
-strip, stitching: Be Grateful by Sabrina's Creations
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

A November Week

Last week was pretty much the usual. Sunny to start there was still lots of color in the foliage and the temperatures weren't bad. There were some highlight too like my book's early arrival.

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Designer Credits:
-papers, leaves: GreenLeaf by Dido Designs
-transfer: ArtPlay Palette Lush by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

A Week Into November

Here's the week that got us to November!

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Designer Credits:
-background, art stroke: ArtPlay Palette For the Record by Anna Aspnes
-mask as brush: Mask It Butterfly Vol. 1 by Dido Designs
-glow: SpookyGlows No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-gold paint: ArtPlay Palette Tangier by Anna Aspnes
-spider: Zen & the Art of: All Hallows Eve by Maya de Groot
-bird: Like a Bird by Maya de Groot
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable, joeHand 2

More October - some in Oklahoma

We're back from visiting in Oklahoma where we had a great time, saw lots of birds and caught up with Jim and many of his friends. Here's the week that ended while we were there. Remember to click on the image to be able to read the text (hopefully!)

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Designer Credits:
-papers, brad, cloud, circle frame, splats: Oscraps Collab Journey
-chevron: Stamped Mess {Take a Chance} by Studio 68
-fine frame: FineEdge Frames No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
-butterfly: FlutterBy Lace No. 1 by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

Another Week of October

Time is flying by and winter is an ominous threat on the horizon.

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Designer Credits:
-background, tags, overlay, swirl: Unlimited Mind by Kitty Designs
-stitching: Doodle Stitches by Sabrina's Creations
-staple: Autumn Sonata by Paula Kesselring
-ticket, paint mat: Wish by Forever Joy
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable, Erie

2nd Week of October

We've been having more lovely weather, many days sunny and fairly warm. Trying not to think about the season coming. I'm working on two new articles, still enjoying having two accepted for publication. I've just finished the large drawing that has been in the works for months. I'll photograph it tomorrow and let you see!

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Designer Credits:
-papers, ribbon: Antique by Merkeley Designs
-swirl: You Alone {twiddlerish} by Kitty Designs
-notion, card: Dakota Dreams by Dido Designs
-brush: ArtPlay Palette Lush by Anna Aspnes
-mask for paper: FotoBlendz Overlays No. 4 by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

A Week in October

Can you believe it's October? Where do the days go? I've now finished a page for week 40. It was a nice week which has continued into this week.

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Designer Credits:
-papers, ribbon, button, stitching: Changes by Tracy Martin Designs
-journal card: Inner Voice by Val C. Designs
-overlay, brush: ArtPlay Palette Tangier by Anna Aspnes
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable, Mystical

Last two weeks of September - and a big day

Yesterday was a big day for me. Over a year from idea to submission, I sent off an article on my Williamson family to the state genealogical journal. Hope that will go well! Then I took some artwork to the Pentagon Gallery where our Grant Deming Artists will have a show opening in November. I left three of my "mental landscapes" for framing. I probably need to take some more since we have plans to exhibit in local eateries, etc. next year.

Here are the pages of daily photos for the last two weeks.

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Designer Credits:
Oscraps Collab Dandelion Days
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable, Jellyka, End_less Voyage

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Designer Credits:
-background: Inner Voice by Val C. Designs
-leaves, autumn WA: Altered Accents: Autumn Leaves & Word Clippings by Joanne Brisebois
-notepaper: Vintage Album Collection: Journaling Bits & Pieces by Joanne Brisebois
-red paper: Oscraps Collab Journey
-frame, flowers, paint, dreams WA: Fly High by Val C. Desings
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

A Week in September

Fall is definitely coming at us, but some warm days are still going to be around. Every day is its own reward and here are seven more recorded. The photos begin at the bottom and proceed clockwise.

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Designer Credits:
-edge paper: New Beginnings Add On papers by Charlize Creations
-elements: New Beginnings Add On stamps by Charlize Creations
-patterned paper: Starfish by Forever Joy
-brush, brown paper, button: ArtPlay Palette Tangier by Anna Aspnes
-frame: Trim It Edges #7 by Merkeley Designs
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

Week 32: deep in summer or nearly fall?

Hard to believe another week is gone and summer seems so elusive. It was also the first week that our newspaper was not delivered three days. The e-edition is a miserable alternative!

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Designer Credits:
ForgetMeKnot by Tracy Martin Designs
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable

Week 31 in review

I've assembled photos for week 31 this year. Hard to imagine the year is passing so quickly. I've also begun (very slowly) to work on the large drawing that's been waiting for months to come to a conclusion. Hope it will happen soon!

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Designer Credits:
-background, journal cards, paint: Inner Voice by Val C. Designs
-frame: Trim It Edges #7 by Merkeley Designs
-hummingbird: Like Home by Fei-fei's Stuff
fonts: Hurry Up, Huxtable, Forte