tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81232100235828561502011-11-08T22:47:08.716-05:00dreaming... discovering... connecting...creatingShe's Just Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378137610398340258noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123210023582856150.post-38356540830068389492011-10-26T00:49:00.000-04:002011-10-27T00:50:56.579-04:00

I have been really diving into my stitching and getting to know what fun designs are out there that I am not personally familiar with. I found this last night: Alessandra Adelaide. Gorgeous!! I have added about fifteen of these to my wish list!! Then.... today I found Casey Buonaugurio Designs. So cute! So, now I am adding several of these to my wish list. :-) Eventually, I may even get some

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Hey, look at that! I got back here in less than six months this time. LOL :-) I am FINALLY working on that chatelaine project I talked about back in January. I found a photo of a pattern that shows the general idea of what I am making: chatelaine You see how it is basically a lovely stitched banner that hangs around your neck while stitching, keeping all of your accessories handy. Sure, the

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It seems that I have been lacking in creative output in recent months, so I have been looking for new inspiration. Last weekend I found just the prescription for a busy life devoid of personal time to pursue my artistic aspirations: Art at the Speed of Life. The book has ideas for working art into your life, rather than waiting for your life to make time for your art. And, if that's not enough

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Well, it's high time I updated this blog and got some new ideas flowing. I have reconnected with the two Yahoo groups that mean the most to me, i-love-cross-stitch and clothpaperstudio. I am ashamed to say that I let my last marriage get in the way of my creative muse. Now that ShesJustJodi, I will be making my art and my needlework a high priority, as it should be! LOL Whenever I am starting

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I am so excited! I will be debuting our new line at the Counted Wishes cross stitch show August 1-7. Yay! This is a retail show where anyone can shop! Every vendor has show specials - some are free shipping, some are free charts, discounts, you name it! I will post a reminder before the show, but feel free to click on the banner above to visit and get a feel for the excitement! We will have a

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is Art Is A Journey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :-)

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then I'll go to bed, I promise! ;-P I was perusing the Bead journal Project and I fell in LOVE with this piece from the artist pages... Click here and leave me your comment about "Breakthrough" when you get back. Are you moved by the technique??? I love all of her pieces, but October - Breakthrough and February - Passion just Speak to me.

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I stumbled across this gem on accident following some links from CPS: Canadian Scrap Tramp Have fun!

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Ok, I know you're dying to see pics of the new releases: Autumn and Spring finish the set of four seasons designed by my daughter Maddie. They join Winter (featured in December 2005 Just Cross Stitch Magazine, with a two page profile on Madalin): and Summer (the design that put Madalin on the map! She was only 11 years old when she designed and stitched this model on 28ct linen with overdyed

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Yep, we did it! Our Maddie & Me Contemporary Needlework Designs is back up and running full speed ahead! We are releasing all four seasons today and we have three more designs coming out within the next week! Stay tuned while I work on getting the website updated!

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I just ADORE the beaded dolly I the photo below the jacket photos: Lolo's Child: Round Robin Jacket, View from the Deck Enjoy!

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... to look at this site and not want to run out and buy mosaic supplies! 8-P MIKA ARTS Now, go have fun!

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This gem was brought to my attention by another artist in my ClothPaperStudio Yahoo Group. CPSers are very generous when it comes to sharing their adventures online as well as in their studios. :-) Check out ArtFabrik. I especially love Threaducation Thursdays! Have Fun!

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well... it's new to me, anyway! Check out Design Sponge

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Omigosh! I have been way behind on posting anything Arty. My life has been way too busy for several months now. But, my current priority is getting back to all aspects of my Art life.Check back soon for my progress toward this goal!

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Yeppers! It's Art Day! I went here and printed out my goddess patterns for my idea and I will be sewing here shortly! I will photograph the process, too, so I can post something interesting and get this art blog rolling again.Think artful thoughts for me!

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Ok, so I really, really needed a new purse. As much as I *do* love my summer quilty one, it was long overdue to be switched out. So, I found these plain tins at Michaels' just screaming be turned into purses and sold on Etsy. Of course, I couldn't sell them until I had put them through a proper real-life test, now could I? LOL Soooo...... I now have this very cool purse, which kinda looks

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Ok, Call me crazy, but I could have SWORN I wrote to him about the Orphan Works Act!Here's the email I received in reply:Dear Ms. Evans:Thank you for contacting me regarding Medicare's reimbursement for home health services. I support finding ways to make home health care affordable so it is financially feasible for friends or relatives to care for their loved ones at home.I am a cosponsor of the

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Senator Nelson,I urge you not to support the Orphan Works Act of 2008. As a single mother struggling in today's economy, the only opportunity I have to make extra income is with my needlework designs. If my intellectual property is no longer protected by the 1976 Copyright Act, anyone will be able to steal my images and produce cheap, inferior products which would decrease, or even nullify, their

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Well, kiddies, I have been quite productive lately. Unfortunately, I am having some pc issues, so it is hit or miss when I try to post and downlaod pics and upload them to the blog, etc. I have painted several ducks, started working on a tin box purse for myself, gathered up many cool things to post on my new etsy site, and so much more. Check back soon for pictures once I have time and can get

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Yeppers! I finally did it! I got my etsy site up and running properly. It was pretty easy, actually. The hardest part has been finding the time to load my listings. I truly have to thank Monique for the inspiration. Her etsy shop is amazing, and she has been selling like crazy! My friend has really inspired me to go, go, go!Thanks, Monique!

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My progress on the first dozen: 100 DUCKS is an art project I am working on. I wanted it to be sort of an installation piece. I was picturing 100 altered ducks, perhaps 10 across and 10 rows down. The message is to take a very stereotypical image and recreate it to show how things that do not fit society's norm can be fun, beautiful- even NECESSARY in our world today...

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Well, I have unpacked and organized a lot more since these were taken last week, but at least you can share my excitement at having a whole dining room to turn into my studio!!! Updates soon!

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Well, I went to B&N (my fav place!!!!!) Monday night to look for the book I was going to spend my gift card on: Wreck This Journal After two different stores, I was about to give up when I spotted a book I had been searching for ever since I saw it on the Joggles newsletter: Living The Creative Life by Rice Freeman-Zachary. (Sorry, I don't know how to make the little symbols in her name on my

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Well, I woke up Saturday night to find this on my kitchen table: My son told me he found it out in the backyard! Apparently, the pets had some plans for my art this year, too. LOL For some reason, I really wasn't devastated. Most likely for two reasons: I left it out where the animals could get it, and I wasn't really thrilled with the way it came out. I truly enjoyed the beading process, but I

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Wow! I finished my first goal on January 3rd! here's my January beaded mini:Now to decide if I want to save it until I have more, or if I want to work it into a journal quilt. I guess I'll just have to see where my muse takes me. :-)

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Well, I am all about goals and accountability. I have found it to be true that if you write your goals down and check on them regularly, that you will accomplish much more than simply dreaming about them. I once heard it said "Dreams are what happen when you sleep. I am wide awake accomplishing my plans!" So, in that vein, here are my PLANS for 2008:I will complete the CPS 2008 monthly beaded

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Well, leave it to my friends on CPS to corrupt me once again! Mere days before Christmas someone posted a new swap for a really fun, easy, and creative project that I actually had supplies for already in the house! So... instead of finishing homemade gifts, wrapping store bought gifts, or getting enough sleep for my overnight paycheck job, I got out my collage sheest to get an idea how big I

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%&#$@!!!Well, it appears my trusty Fuji Fine pix is crying Revolt! Every picture I have taken recently appears quite blurry. The last time this happened was when my camera was dropped and never recovered. Thus, I purchased my current one.The good news is, I now have a great reason to buy a new camera. The one I bought Cassidy last year would be quite nice. :-)The bad news is, that would not

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I finally finished the quilted purse I began a long time ago. Yeah!Along the way, I promised the bag to my friend Leanne in trade for a Vera Bradley watch set with four interchangeable bands. I have worn them once and then put them aside until the purse was done. So, not only have I finished the purse, but I now get to wear my watches!!!Here are pics:

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Spike is now splashed all over our new CafePress shop!Get your Spike merchandise here:SpottedTurtleHave fun!

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Ladies and Gentlemen....The Spotted Turtleis now open for business!!!!Yay!Be sure to check back often as I am slowly getting everything upoaded for sale. Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter while you're there!

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What a whirlwind week! Life keeps getting in the way, but I am determined to make some art time and finally finish one of these UFO's on my art table!the art bra- the mini art dollies- the random art doll- and my favorite! the altered duck- Aside from these, I also have a craft show to prepare for, a few journal quilts due, a quilted purse to finish for my friend, and several new releases for

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Ok, so I have decided to begin my Art blog with a post of my newest ATC's. Bowl of Cherries Charmed Life Coffee Beans Free To Be Me Simple PleasuresThese are currently for sale on ebay:The Spotted Turtle(yes, I did update the name!)

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