Show & tell.....

"Left, Right; Right, Left"
5" x 7"
collage

"Pretty In Pink"
8" x 10"
collage 

Hot off the press, so to speak.  For me, collage is addictive.

Something I keep going back to and love doing.  Have I ever mentioned, these are FOR SALE.  In fact, they can be purchased via my Square account, so if anyone is ever, even the slightest interested, please contact me.  

Alcohol Ink Ceramic Coasters
4" x 4"

Looks can be deceiving....sets of 4 each, photographed all at once in three rows!  All coaster sets sell at $18.00 per set.  I do have other sets on hand, as well, these are, also, hot off the press!

Simply a project in the works.  It shall become a pine needle coiled basket eventually.  As stated in earlier posts, these are very time consuming.  As the size increases with each round it takes longer and longer.  Perhaps it should be said, I'm slow.  Anyway, this is really just "show and tell." It is sold.  Always so nice to garner faithful patrons. They let us know by liking what we do, that it is worthwhile to continue.  First time using the petrified fish stone as a center.  Makes it even more individual and unique.

Now......this is simply, PLAY!  I am scared silly of watercolor.  However, a friend makes wonderful cards using them. She brought me a book, "Paint Yourself Calm," (yes, I can use that!), "colorful 

creative mindfulness through watercolor."  It is very encouraging and (lol) makes it look simple!  Of course.  I cheat.  Had to go 50 steps ahead instead of sticking with the wonderful, relaxing exercises.  But, you know what?  It was still fun.  Looks like more supplies need to be stocked.  Actual watercolor paper and paints beyond the kindergarten variety might have different results. Plus, just a wee bit of practice.

Then today, I saw the neatest thing to look up and try.  It's called "collograph printing."  Now many of those supplies, are already on hand, stashed away in my room!  Leaves, moss, bark, feathers, grasses,etc. Of course, sounds like papers, inks or paint, plus ????? might be necessary.  Have to check that out.

Artsy again feels good!  Plus it is a good thing too, as have signed up to participate in three local craft shows/baazars this season.  If you are from this area, (as happens everywhere), there are many events to attend to look for holiday, or other day gifts.  Perhaps something for yourself because you deserve it.

October 27th     Weston Potato Show from 9:00 to 4:00 in the community of historic Weston, Oregon.  An annual small festival with vendors, a potato luncheon, book sale, and fund raising for the local school.  Or, enter your best garden potato, veggies, flowers, baked goods,etc to win a ribbon!  

November 9th & 10th         Annual Mary Stewart Christmas Craft Sale.  9:00 to 4:00 both days. Milton-Freewater Community Building.  Milton-Freewater, Oregon.  Rhonda Sartin will be serving breakfast & lunch so patrons can stay and browse many vendors that sell handcrafted only items.  Of course, that includes "upcycled and remade items."  No commercial!  My kind of show.  As many of you know, competing with mass produced products is next to impossible.  In fact, I choose only from the few shows that apply that type of ruling.  It lets people know up front the quality of items they might purchase.  Might limit attendance, but not sales.

December 8th       Holiday Market  9:00 to 4:00.

Walla Walla (Washington) Fairgrounds Community Building.  Another "handmade only" venue.  These ladies make it a fun event and it is the largest show I attend.  There are a variety of vendors, so many unique items are available.

Hookie, Dookie.  That's a wrap for this time.  Thank you, for stopping.  Will be posting more as once again, we approach this Holiday Season.  Where did the time go? 

Please be well and let's be kind.
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