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 that's my badger and on it's own page!!

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been on a bit of a computer/kids art break but that doesn't mean i'm not creating. we are working on the cabin and i have been tiling while hubby has been throwing around logs and making built in bunk beds. a different kind of artistic outlet, fun and rewarding.

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happy 2012 everyone! as usual, the new year brings the hopeful feelings of fresh starts, limitless possibilities and new, creative directions. "do the work" is my mantra. i'm hoping it leads me to places i've never dreamed i could be!

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 money origami

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yipee!! samples arrived of some work i did for Camelbak. my niece loves the funky, push-close straw and it's spill proof.  do you have a little girl who might like one in her stocking? i have one sample put aside to giveaway. leave a comment to this post by 12 noon on Friday, December 16th. i'll announce the winner and get it in the mail the Saturday following. stay tuned!! CONGRATS to

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 for the Third Annual Small Fox Ornament Swap. supposed to be a beaver, hopefully the tail makes it obvious. busy, busy, busy...

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sometimes you just gotta stop.  my new iPhone photo dump @ tumblr.

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Add caption

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Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

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my husband thinks we can do all the cabin projects ourselves. sometimes he's right. these stone steps are awesome!! i can't believe we did it.

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pocket mirror's made with Frizzelstix fabrics!!get them while they are hot!!By Sweet Fairy Boutique.

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(voodoo princess - 10 months/ her awkward teenage stage)d & i dressed up the hill using logs leftover from the cabin build. turned out beautiful...we started laying the stone steps around the back using straps and the tractor. we left the patio pour to the experts - exposed aggregate will be the result...*all work and no play makes voodoo a grumpy princess!!

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it was a difficult decision, all the little chocolate fluff balls were cute but we picked the best one. the first year of his life i think the only word he heard from us was "no". he was a clown, an athlete, a cuddler, and our best friend. add another hole to my heart...Chevy, we will miss you!

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the little elephant was asleep. he got thirsty.

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used Carbonmade and it was a snap - I wish I had known about it sooner. a big thanks to Heather for the inspiration and help. check out my new website here.

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random cup grab @ the office. ok, ok...i get it!!

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Spring is almost here...BEE happy!!

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i am thrilled to announce that the e-book Peanut Butter Bob Gets In A Jam, illustrated by me, is available for download on iTunes. it's a great little narrated story perfect for the child who is iPad/iPod savvy - i know my 3 year old niece is!! Frog Dog Media somehow it snuck under my radar and released it back in the summer.***Just found out you can download it free for a limited time, sponsored

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my heart is here. best enjoyed in winter.we are working on finishing the lower level. bathroom design is at the top of our list. i've got a kick a*$ sink picked out and a rain shower head. on the look out for tile...

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cupid moose is on the loose.

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Leather collar with pink jewels custom made from recycled materials by Shannon from Greenbelts. It rocks!!

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Hipstamatic camera pics from my iPhone.

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happy 2011 everyone!the new year has filled me with hope for big changes and the excitement of new opportunities! i hope it has for you as well. i've got a long to-do list to help shove my art career in the right direction including Getting My Paint On and a website re-do. i'm forecasting a super busy year @ the day job too so i will be one busy little puppy.speaking of puppies...my little voodoo

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my perfect day... me crafting- the hubby keeping me warm.i hope i get one over the holiday!

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i had a great time at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. it's such a cool event and it was pretty much jammed packed both days. lots of talented crafters and great products, it was hard to keep the earnings in my pocket.hello goes out to my fair neighbors fellow Michigander Sarah of Hip To Piece Squares - who's booth was always hopping and Kalpna of Old Weston Handmade Wonders - who's Ponyboy

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(click to enlarge)

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sorry i've been MIA - getting killed at the day job and prepping for the show. stop by and say hi. i'd love to meet some fellow bloggers!! More details here!!

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Come see me, my stamps, fabric and stuff!!More details to come...

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yes...YOU! how do i get anything done with you around?!

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i had a coworker pick 2 numbers which determined the winners. they were post numbers...7 - mamalya & 11- melanie!!thanks so much to everyone for your support. winners, please email me with your address and your choice of spooky stamp sets and i will get them out to you in time for some spooky fun!

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i saw this idea in a card making book. it works great with my little owl stamp and some silver confetti stars. i whipped up a tutorial that's posted @ MyOwlBarn, one of my regular blog stops. Thanks Shivani for all the great feathered finds!

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meet my new distraction, little Voodoo girl.she's an African Boerboel and won't be little for very long!

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distract your Halloween guests from your horribly misshapen, oozing cupcakes with these cute stamped ghost flags. Just cut, stamp, slit and add a tooth pick. I guess I should invest in a cupcake tin but then I wouldn't have a reason to make spooky flags! gobs of stamp choices here.

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Golden-crowned Kingletcheck out his bird! i almost stepped on this little guy on the way into the office this morning. he was a bit stunned (must have hit a window) so i moved him out of harms ways. of course it called for a photo shoot. i checked on him later, he was gone - coolest bird ever!!

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you knew it was coming...WHO: 2 winners will be randomly chosenPRIZE: your choice of a Spooky Frizzelstix Halloween stamp set.TO ENTER: please twitter, facebook or post to your blog and spread the word about my giveaway and don't forget to leave me a comment at this post. to make it easy you can even borrow the pic shown above! i will accept entries until monday, october 11th @ midnight. come

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i whipped some halloween garland using my new spooky stamps. i've also included a tutorial so you can make some too. they are quick, easy and fun. enjoy!!(click tutorial to enlarge)

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(click to pick your favorite)

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...to the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's U.P.[Lake of the Clouds][Beach @ Lake Superior]

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(chevy-monster, monkey-face, wiggle-butt)spooky new stamps are almost ready...

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i was highlighted over at Print and Pattern - such a thrill!!

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If you ain't first, you're last. -Ricky Bobby

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a gorgeous night for baseball.

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go now - hurry!

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I've donated my original acrylic piece, "Fox & Swan", for the Critters Against Cancer Auction. It's 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" on illustration board complete with 8x10" birch frame. I also promise to send an extra goodie along for fun. Plus there are more authors up for critiques. Go here for more details!

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i put together these bears and tractors for the latest Spoonflower contest. if you like them, please throw me a vote here! i was thinking they would make cute sheets for little boys...

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*thank you all for the sweet condolences. they are so appreciated!

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attention aspiring children's book writers!!Jenni Bielicki is hosting an auction that is right up your alley. Bid for a critique by your favorite picture book author like Stacia Deutsch (breast cancer survivor), Brenda Reeves Sturgis or Kelly DiPucchio and many more! Pretty cool, right? All the proceeds are going to help fight breast cancer. auction up through September 1st so hurry!!get all the

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14 years ago I met this guy and his dog. it didn't take long until he became my dog too. he was the sweetest, most gentle soul who only wanted to be by our side. we are very grateful for the years we got to spend with him. i can't image our life without him.smokey-bear, we will miss you!

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i am discovering all kinds of new bugs up north. i wonder if they take the snail bus?

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thank goodness for great neighbors!when you get locked out of your house @ 6am wearing only a towel they take you in, give you a t-shirt and footies, a cup of coffee and even invite you to watch a movie. yes, this happened to me this morning. thank god i threw on the towel - thank god i threw on the towel - thank god i threw on the towel! if i had not i would be cowering in my garage after

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BURN Trailer from Tremolo Productions on Vimeo.Tremolo Productions shot this teaser for "BURN" last fall about the Detroit and it's brave Firefighters. It's beautifully shot and really needs to be made. The media tends to focus on Detroit's despair but it still has a beating heart. These firefighters (my husband included) put their life on the line to keep Detroit alive! They are asking for $10

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skunk heads out for a picnic breakfast!i'm working on getting looser with my paintings because for one, it gives the piece more movement and i think a better feel and secondly, i can paint faster. if i ever do get a chance to illustrate a real book i will be working full time as well so i need a technique that works for my schedule. the skunk above is my second attempt and using the rough sketch

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Flora is hosting another giveaway! Check it out...

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finally level.can you see the stone steppers leading to the deck stairs? can you smell the blooming flowers and plants being enjoyed by the hummingbirds and butterflies? i can!this is wall #1. yes, there will be a wall #2. i compare building a boulder wall to giving birth to a child - you have to let some time pass so you can forget about how painful the first one was before you consider making

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more sand was needed as the wall slowly grew.did i mention it was hot?oh, and 90%+ humidity made for some grumpy stone workers!

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this is the beginning of the day. we had some sand fill dropped off. the goal was to get the front steps and the side deck level. the deck railing will be removed and steps put in it's place.

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how i spent my summer vacation - building a stone wall.now mind you, my husband and i have never built one before so it was a slow start. the 6 ton of boulders and rock were a bit intimidating...

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oh how i love to see my fabric used in other people's crafty projects. here is another great one done by Laura of Katydiddys.adorable towels by Katydiddysnow, Laura is not only super creative but she will help you with your creative endeavors. I recently took her e-course (Multiple Streams of Income) which was very affordable and chuck full of info to perk up my freelance career. so please

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he can't play.he just carriesit around anddreams aboutjoining thesymphony.

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(click to enlarge)a coworker made this quilt for her new nephew using my Hedgie fabrics. she hand embroidered the character squares. really great, right?

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this is not done.i got to this point and just stopped.tell me owly, what do you want to be?

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photo courtesy of Teka e Fabifound this Flickr surfing. made by the fabulous Fabiana of Teka e Fabi. yep, that's my Hello Bear fabric - so awesome!! doesn't she take the most incredible photos??

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we spent most of the holiday weekend at the beach.the days were hot but the water was still ice cold.this summer we will be invited to 3 weddings which throws me into a tizzy. i am looking forward to the wedding part but I would rather go to the dentist than shop for a dress. in fact i try to avoid malls whenever possible. so i ran around during my lunch hour and threw on a bunch of dresses and

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thanks so much everyone for entering and all the link love. i had fun meeting you peeps and checking out your worlds. i'm off to enjoy the holiday weekend at the cabin where i hear my hummingbirds are back. i've got red wine and a campfire fire waiting - gotta go, go, go!!

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giveaway time!do you have a father's day card that needs some stampin'? maybe you just have a thing for bears (i won't ask - he he). my bear family mini stamp set will do just the trick. it can be yours - just enter!!RULES: please twitter, facebook or post to your blog and spread the word about my giveaway and leave the link in the comment section of this post. to make it easy you can even borrow

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i was blown away by the package i received from Richard Stow of Gingerbeards as part of the Art Exchange. it's a portrait of Ben Kweller from his Living Genius series, framed and everything. I'm speechless. maybe richard should paint a self portrait and add it to his series because he's a genius, take a look! It's very intimate and special. Thanks Richard!!(Ben Kweller - singer, song writer,

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i got some rubber stamp love over at Invitation Buzz! the site has the hottest collection of invitation and stationery creators around. feeling creative? they even host invitation contests with some big prizes. Thanks Emily and Heather!!

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can you believe the Gemma Correll got my name in the art exchange?? i can't. but i pinched myself as i opened the package and found it was true. look at all the stuff she sent! her client list is huge and she has a shop and a blog that show why this is true. she's just brilliant. what a totally unexpected treat for me. a huge thanks to you Gemma! the art exchange...who knew?

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my family all joined D and i at the cabin this weekend and we held our first morel mushroom hunt of the year. my dad practically lives in the woods in michigan's u.p. and has never spotted one himself. well, all that changed. he was thrilled when he came across a small black mushroom busting through the leaves. we found 4 in total. upon further inspection they turned out to be falsies so we

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i was really excited to find this little guy in my mailbox last week. he was my first art piece i received after i entered into a crazy art exchange. you can never have too many stamps especially ones that are this cute. i truly love it and it made me glad that i chose to get involved. a huge thank you goes to Carissa of Pidoodle Designs for sending this my way. stamps like this would fly out of

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Frizzelstix was lucky enough to be selected for the papernstitch showcase. it's chuck full of the best independent artist out there. i'm sure there is something you can find for mom or, what the heck, yourself. Don't you deserve a treat? hurry, go now!!

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you be the detective...can you find the cat??i did some spring cleaning at the cabin and the entire kitchen now shines! next...the windows - YUCK! i struggle with those streaks. tips anyone??

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do you?

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my favorite camera lense is down so i tried to jazz up my easter photos with a photoshop action (A2D Lomo/ scroll to bottom). it's too cool, you have to try it!

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(recycled sweater bunny)

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...and they can't wait to meet you!

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i'm filtering new stamp designs in my Frizzelstix Shop.check 'em out!!

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i must admit - i had a pretty grumpy week. a total creative block put me at a standstill and yes, it made me grumpy! so...i am making these two grumpy bunnies available in the shop. they are grumpy and not so nice but oh so cute. they are perfect for the grump in your life!happy frickin' easter!

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o.k., i'm not but my nephew and the rest of the South Lyon JV Hockey team are. Congrats to Cody (#5) and the rest of the team and coaches for going undefeated in the MAHA tournament to become Michigan's State Champs. They really kicked some butt and I couldn't be more proud. Check out the mohawks they gave themselves... don't they look mean?! WAY TO GO LIONS!!

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Flora is having a giveaway @ Happy Doodle Land and she is the best. quick - go enter!!

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"Writing Picture Books" by Ann Whitford Paulhow come whenever i go to the bookstore exactly what i need jumps off the shelf at me and screams, "take me home! take me home!"? picture book writers - get this book. it is helping me tremendously. maybe it could help you too?

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i promised a painting a week...do walls count?look at how happy he is......silly boy, doesn't he know he is painting a room with an artist and this won't be the correct shade of gray? he really should know the process by now.the second choice was much better!

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i've entered this design in the latest Spoonflower contest. i call it "bears, bees and trees". the winner's creation will actually be used in an organic Boba Baby Carrier. wouldn't that be cool? so take a gander at all the entries and select your favorites... maybe throw a vote my way?! VOTE HERE!

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(pic above courtesy of The Dieline)i could not leave the market the other night without this beer:1. it's made in Michigan (Traverse City, my part time home). i support our lovely state!2. but most importantly - look how cute the packaging is!! and the wee 12 ounce bottles!!oh and go check out The Dieline - a site dedicated to packaging design. luckily i stumbled upon it looking for more beer

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i had to improvise due to the fact that a painting project (more on that later) interfered with my monday plans so choosing my winner had to take place in the truck while traveling. i wrote all the entries on a napkin, wadded each up and my handsome husband picked one from his hat.and the winner is...Kelly, please email me your address and i will get that out to you right away! Thanks to everyone

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Tea Cup Swan(acrylic on board)adrift on my swan in a sea of tea - how cozy!would you like a print of this for your very own?leave a comment to this post and i will choose someone to send one to. come back on monday, february 22nd to find out if you won. i would love to have it hang in your home.good luck y'all!

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