ATC Spinner pt 28

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From top to bottom:

- " Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine." Robert C. Gallagher; Hero Arts shadow stamp, Hero Arts shadow ink

- Hambly Transparency

- "For a small child there is no division between playing and learning" Penelope Leach; 7 Gypsies printed ATC, tiny seashells

- "Prediction is very difficult, especially of the future." Niels Bohr; Tim Holtz Distress Inks, metal and embossing template from Ten Seconds Studio

- "Always rmember you're unique, just like everyone else" Tim Holtz Distress Inks, 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image

ATC Spinner pt 27

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From top to bottom:

- "All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster's autobiography." Federico Fellini; 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image

- Paper Trunk patterned paper, Rhonna Farrer rub-ons

- Paper Trunk patterned paper, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image, 7 Gypsies Texture Rub-on

- 7 Gypsies ATC tab, K&Co Life's Journey Stickpin

- "Things are beautiful if you love them." Jean Anouilh;
7 Gypsies printed ATC, mica, Krylon Gold Leafing Pen, vintage lens

Little Red Riding Hood

My brother gave me this tea set when we were kids. He got it at a church rummage sale and spent more than he'd intended to rather than not get the whole set. I was thrilled with it then, and now it is one of my most precious treasures.

Inauguration Day

My little one was home sick from school, so we watched the inauguration together. Not the way I would have wanted to have his company, but it was nice to watch together.

I looove my 7 Gypsies stamps, so I knew I needed something special to keep them handy in. A search of eBay turned up this antique rotating stamp holder. It's jus tthe thing!

Handmade Oak Shelf

My sweetie built this shelf for me. He took into account the size of my desk at the time, the fact that I needed to fit a computer monitor next to it, and the size of the bins I wanted to keep beneath it, and constructed the shelf using a piece of solid oak and brass screws. He countersunk the screws, carefully sanded the shelf and coated wit with several coats of polyurethane. The finishing touch was felt pads so it wouldn't scratch my desk. He's a very thorough guy, my sweetie.

My Pcoket PC

After I found myself triple booked one day, I knew I had to find a better way to keep track of things, so I bought a Pocket PC from Dell. This is actually my second device. It syncs with my desktop calendar and contacts, plays fun games and even has a reader for ebooks.

ATC Spinner pt 26

Join us every week as we explore the world of ATCs.

From top to bottom:

- "He who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once." Robert Browning; Lumiere paint blobbed on a craft mat and partially dried, then blotted up with the card, mica, Krylon Gold Leafing Pen, velvet ribbon, Maya Road ribbon slide

- "If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown?" gesso, CTMH stamping ink

- Paper Trunk patterned paper sandwiched between two Hambly transparencies

-“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu; Lumiere paint, watch parts

- "The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing." Eugene Delacroix; Russia Journey acrylic stamp by Dove of the East, Judikins rustic patina embossing powder

Organization

I love my Making Memories lazy susan organizer. It keeps my favorite tools close at hand: Crop-o-dile, Krylon leafing pens, craft mat, red eye pen, photo markign pencils, corner rounders, stapler, scissors, t-square, french curves, and my crafters workshop templates.

The Tivo Guy

I love having little tschotckis on my desk. Daniel gave me the glass elephant. The Tivo guy is actually an antenna topper, so I made him a little stand out of a large paper clip. I adore my Tivo ( we have 2!)

Meet Molly

One of my favorite things, Molly is a Build A Bear. She's all set for a croppping getaway, with tools, a scrapbook, a camera - and of course, her purse!

Dumble And Bobo

We spent several hours in "Steve" (see January 4, 2009 post)playing Wii bowling together. Dumble kept us company, rotating amoungst the available laps and playing with his toys.

Great things about Wii bowling at home (as opposed to at the alley):
- no cigarette smoke
- unlimited snacks
- no waiting for the ball return
- comfier seating
- pets allowed

Something you'll never hear at a real bowling alley:
Watch out for the dog!

Open Faced Daniel Sandwich With Puppy Garnish

Dumbledore is constantly washing Dan's face. He'll even put a paw out when Dan squirms, as if to say "hold still you; I'm not finished."

Snowy Night

Experimenting with taking pictures on snow as the sun sets. I was going for melancholy with the photo of the bench. I think it's cool how the snowflakes are more visible when I use the flash. Each photo pair is the same scene with and without the flash.

Dog has Cat-Nap

I tried to catch the dog napping, but his hearing is too good!

ATC Spinner pt 25

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From top to bottom:

-"‘An artist is a dreamer consenting to dream of the actual world." George Santayana; Russia Journey acrylic stamp by Dove of the East, gold embossing powder

- "Time is the longest distance between two places."
Tennessee Williams; 7 Gypsies printed ATC, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image

- October Afternoon patterned paper, Fancy Pants rub-ons

- Paper Trunk patterned paper, Tim Holtz Distressables Elements digital image,
7 Gypsies Texture Rub-on

- 7 Gypsies ATC tab, K&Co Life's Journey Stickpin

The Lizard

Dumble's 2nd favorite toy is the lizard. I brought it home from a business trip (and did I catch it from my hubby for bringing the dog a present!) It has crinkly stuff in the legs and a squeaker in the belly. As you can see by the condition of the tail, it's been well loved. I love the way he rolls down on one shoulder as he chews on it. The hallway is the longest unbroken space in the house, so it's a great place to play fetch.

Winter Beauty

I took this photo of the dogwood in our front yard, through our bay window. I'm so glad I didn't have to go out side to get the shot!!

Bobo

Daniel and I always loved the Petco commercial with "Bobo," where they are looking for a replacement for an adorable dachshund's favorite toy. So as soon as we got Dumbledore, we knew he had to have a Bobo, too.

It's one of Dumble's favorites, especially good for shaking - it's hysterical because alternate ends of the toy hit the ground as he shakes it - thwap, thwap, thwap, thwap, thwap!

Dan's Room is Clean

Today's Project 265 photos are the "after" photos from cleaning out Daniel's room. First the befores:

























Now the afters:





















We took 17 bags of clothes and toys to GoodWill on Saturday. Granted some of the clothes came from my closet (4 or 5 bags), but there was a lot of stuff in there he was no longer using!