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ArtistMum: Princesses and Castles!
I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth just yet! I’ve just been super busy trying to make up for 5 months of being immobile! There was lots of cleaning going on…….clean closets, dressers, floors, etc. Time to weed … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, how-to, art and life
Tagged doll making, felt, Felt dolls, felt toys, princess, princesses
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ArtistMum: It’s A Smoothie Day!
It’s a glorious morning for a smoothie! I was energized by the fact that my orthopedic surgeon said I can walk without the crutches and use the plastic boot for a few more days! The bone is healing nicely and … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, how-to, recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged bananas, cucumbers, smoothies, Swiss chard, vegetables
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ArtistMum: Who’s Nemo?!
The weathermen have been predicting another so called ‘super storm’ again that is supposed to drop off lots of snow in the north eastern coast. This one is affectionately called ‘Nemo’! I cannot imagine calling a snowstorm after a cute … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art and life, art blogging, how-to
Tagged Captain Nemo, crochet, Nemo, rag rugs, Snowstorm, what to do in a snowstorm
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ArtistMum: Holiday Decor
With all the somber news happenings, it’s hard to get into the holiday spirit yet we have to make an effort to be happy for the things we do have……and for me, that’s my family. Yes, I’ve suffered loss in … Continue reading
ArtistMum: Stuffed and Thankful!
Today is Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my ‘darling’! I’m hoping that everyone is with someone and enjoying a delicious meal! I started my homemade stuffing yesterday but never stuff the bird until the morning of. As a long time … Continue reading
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Tagged homemade stuffing, stuffing, Thanksgiving
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ArtistMum: Memories and Collecting – Part 1
Getting older isn’t something anyone likes to think about but as I think of the passing years, I seem to ponder upon childhood ephemera. Don’t ask me why. Don’t know! Recently I dug up a treasured and very old rag … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art blogging, artist, drawing,, how-to
Tagged childhood memories, Collecting things, dolls, how to make a rag doll, memories, rag doll tutorial
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ArtistMum: Rocks and Wire
I’ve been off the radar so to speak only because I’ve been still recovering from surgery and have been virtually immobile for a lengthy portion of time but I must say that I haven’t let the grass grow under my … Continue reading
ArtistMum: Jambalaya and The Little Engine That Could!
Like ‘The Little Engine That Could’, a favorite children’s classic, I am slowly but surely getting around to doing the things I used to do. Taking care of personal needs, like washing and dressing are as easy as one can … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art blogging, how-to, recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged cooking, fresh vegetables, home cooking, jambalaya, Mobility, motivation, the little engine that could.
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ArtistMum: On The Third Day…….
It’s the third day after my surgery and I have refused to take any more pain medication for a number of reasons. 1. It makes me sleepy. 2. It makes me feel dizzy. 3. It causes constipation! I can deal … Continue reading
ArtistMum: Work Well Done
My week at camp ended yesterday! Despite the rain on Friday, all went well. The girls group completed their dolls and clothing and the day culminated in a fashion show! I can’t describe how excited and giggly the girls were. … Continue reading
Posted in art and IPad, art blogging, how-to, painting
Tagged Art dolls, Rag dolls, Zentangle dolls
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