tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79602190110760609222024-02-06T21:16:30.185-08:00Seasonal Whimsies by Susan V.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-68654965822065132712012-02-26T15:37:00.000-08:002012-02-26T15:37:19.859-08:00New Listing On AHA Marketplace<em><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Just listed on <a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/">http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/</a> Hippity Hoppety</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">He is about 13 tall and is all decked out for Easter! Hop on over and see all of our artists new listings.</span></em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGERGZp-efftITEQikvfNHttdnpHSv9SbE9bVeFPLF0kbyHK23a3kfVm_CHR-PnOs0Y4XuA8YHPuiG0G9MwBFqqu9s53fDjzoJ1mxlsMFMNxbQ6Ng6VkzIXlCtRKNz0uUjEvtJRH_EyOx/s1600/house+328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGERGZp-efftITEQikvfNHttdnpHSv9SbE9bVeFPLF0kbyHK23a3kfVm_CHR-PnOs0Y4XuA8YHPuiG0G9MwBFqqu9s53fDjzoJ1mxlsMFMNxbQ6Ng6VkzIXlCtRKNz0uUjEvtJRH_EyOx/s320/house+328.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>We absolutely love this house! It's easy to take care of can't wait to spend our first summer out on that deck! Umbrella drinks all around! </em></span> <span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>In the meantime we are enjoy spending time up there , the sun always seems to be out even though the temps are low. The beach is 2 blocks one way and the jetty is blocks the other way! </em></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>But back to my dismay, I still have several gifts to purchase and need to wait until the 21st to finish my shopping. I console myself by believing there will be some amazing deals for us last minute shoppers. Keeping my fingers crossed!</em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia;"> We did a lot of shopping online this year and I signed us up for Ebates.com so I am interested in seeing how that works out. I would mind a check just for shopping online.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia;"> In the meantime there are a few pictures of my newest piece Jingle Bell Santa available <a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/">www.ahaartistsstudio.com</a> </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia;"> He measures 16" tall and 8" wide. Soft sculpture armature with clay head. Mounted on wood box with vintage Christmas tree , lots of tiny silver toned bells on his sleeves,hat,pants legs and down the front of his coat. </span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>First is a Vintage Mantle Clock piece called Let It Snow featuring a soft sculpture armature doll with clay head. The second is an Ice Skating Snowman Come join us for Small Business Saturday! </em></span><br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;">This little cutie has 2 beds 2 baths and a fabulous stone fireplace. Best part was it came furnished and the fireplace runs on propane so no wood cutting! Yay!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;">My hubby had just finished painting the front railing , doesn't it look awesome? Last picture is our view. There's beach grass everywhere and we have no plans to change that! Au Naturael' for us! did I spell that right? It hasn't been all play though , it needed a little bit of tlc , fortunately I am married to the most handy of men! After 2 trips we are all done fixin' and ready to start relaxing! Can't wait for summer to relax on that deck and enjoy some umbrella drinks. sigh! ~Susan</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #38761d;"> The clematis is blooming everywhere , I have huge purple, pink&white, snowy white and pink clematis. I just love them they are my favs.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #38761d;">If you look closely you may see Disney Alice in Wonderland figures tucked in the garden. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #38761d;">On a different note here is a new piece that is for sale on </span><a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com</span></a></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #38761d;">This is a vintage wood lazy susan , on which I have painted vintage style Halloween images has been sealed for protection Price $28.00 plus shipping...Measure the size of a dinner plate around 8" .</span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"> Hooray for the Red, White & Blue!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Hurray on over to catch the Holiday art from our studios to you!! My new piece is called the Ol' Colonel. He is a 10 1/2 inch tall air dry clay Rooster struting his stuff in a very patriotic outfit. </span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">The Ol' Colonel believes in celebratin every the of July by wearing his favorite red & white striped pants, star spangled blue & white star vest and his Sunday go to meetin' waist coat jacket. Available tomorrow! </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>The American Holiday Artists "Under The Big Top " Event is under Way . Come on over and see what we have create just for this event! </em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>All of our Artists went all out! We have a tightrope walker, fortune teller, clowns , talented bichons and elephant & much more. </em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><em>Here are my challenge pieces available on Ahaartistsstudio.com</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<em><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></em>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-31753383799959966632011-02-22T11:36:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:36:29.950-08:00American Holiday Artists Challenge <span style="color: #45818e;"> </span><span style="color: #45818e;">We will be going to the circus with the Under The Big Top Challenge!</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">Ever wanted to runaway to the circus, well here's your chance. Mark your calendars for Feb 25th debut of AHA's new site. </span><a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/"><span style="color: #45818e;">www.ahaartistsstudio.com</span></a><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"> So grab some popcorn, peanuts , some cotton candy and prepare to be amazed by the clowns, dancing bear, tight rope walker , elephants and much more!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Second is an elephant standing on a ball. Still needs a little more clay, and eye placement correction</span>.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-15807615045415375002011-02-17T20:08:00.000-08:002011-02-17T20:08:43.011-08:00The winner isMila from Tuscany Italy! Thank you for participating in OWOH!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-73931866431698095522011-02-17T20:02:00.000-08:002011-02-17T20:02:49.618-08:00I've cleaned my studio Woo Hoo!!<em><span style="color: #b45f06;">After the holidays my studio looked like tornado alley! Things were piled up to my nose and covered my floor to the point, one would have thought I was some sort of crazed hoarder. I have changed my piggy ways and totally revamped my storage & studio. I like to call it "Controlled Chaos".</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #b45f06;"> I can actually find things now, because .. well it's all sorted, labeled and in containers. So far so good.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #b45f06;">I finally replaced my plastic folding table from Costco and invested in a Martha Stewart desk. Her new line of craft units are really awesome, I was going to purchase the MS craft table, however after reading 55 comments on the 100 something parts, the excessive amount of time and frustration the reviewers stated they experienced was enough to make me rethink that one. I bought the desk instead, the only assembly required was screwing in the legs. That was it! It has turned out to be an excellent choice. It has 2 drawers on the right, which allows me to keep my sculpting tools in the desk and off my work surface. The deep file drawer is now home for sketch books, books drawings. The center drawer, which would be for a computer keyboard is now home to my blank canvases. </span></em><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Sk8x6Isq_B_sfKvPyoswLq777DLr_gHaOyMSNwzIKRENRr0B0dnWfgPqeKu2RfUsICqEc02Zfg6K65IxiqzluKui-IhyphenhyphenlofpHNp3VJtjMrHxe1HAbQnE2vxXYQ1WN-eOZYVnX-7sSoJ7/s1600/DSCF0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Sk8x6Isq_B_sfKvPyoswLq777DLr_gHaOyMSNwzIKRENRr0B0dnWfgPqeKu2RfUsICqEc02Zfg6K65IxiqzluKui-IhyphenhyphenlofpHNp3VJtjMrHxe1HAbQnE2vxXYQ1WN-eOZYVnX-7sSoJ7/s320/DSCF0032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><em><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Since I work with clay, paints,glues etc, I opted to have a piece of glass cut for the top. It cleans up easily and protects the desk top. </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #b45f06;"> And look I actually have space to get some fun stuff done! It's all good! ~Susan</span></em>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-52098047344551308582011-01-30T14:56:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:48:40.279-08:00One World One Heart Giveaway starts Jan 31st!<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><em>The Last One World One Heart blog adventure begins tomorrow. If you would like to enter in the Seasonal Whimsies Giveaway Please leave a comment on this post. That's it!! Be sure to provide a way for me to reach you if you win.</em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><em>The prize??a set of Victorian Magnets from the Victorian Trading Co!</em></span>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-84386669197197524672011-01-27T12:03:00.000-08:002011-01-27T12:03:12.663-08:00One World One Heart<em><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One World One Heart begins on Jan. 31 through the 17th of February. I will be posting my giveaway offering on the 28th with instructions on how to be entered into my blog giveaway! If you are interested in joining the fun here is the link to follow to be added to the blog list . Over 1000 are listed already</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia;"> I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with love, joy and the gift of sharing. I continue to pray for our troops, for all who have lost their jobs and for this country. Blessings to one and all! God Bless America ! ~Susan~</span></em>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-61984093398511437112010-11-25T10:18:00.000-08:002010-11-25T10:19:24.685-08:00Happy Thanksgiving<em><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! Blessings To one and all.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #b45f06;">I hope you all have a wonderful day and if you have a chance , come over to AHA Artists Studio</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #b45f06;">and take a peek at our newest offerings ~Susan~</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">New Art For Sale on American Holiday Artists Studio</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">New art offerings are now up on the AHA website , if you have a chance please come on over and see all the fabulous new creations being offered just in time for Christmas! Here is the link to the Santa Claus & Snowmen pieces for sale in my studio.</span></em><br />
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<a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/">http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/</a>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-59633290132868831772010-11-16T11:29:00.000-08:002010-11-16T11:29:04.988-08:00New Christmas Gourds<em><span style="color: #bf9000;"> The holidays are coming swiftly upon us, while my 10 yr.old grandson laments at the length of time he has to wait for Christmas, I just purchased my first Christmas gift! It seems like this time of year sweeps in and out like the tide. </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #bf9000;">This year we have decided to hit the beaches of Hawaii after the Holidays , which will be something to look forward to after the holiday let down.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #bf9000;">I have been working on some new Christmas pieces to offer on Ebay & the <a href="http://ahaartistsstudio.com/">http://ahaartistsstudio.com/</a> site . The first photo on the left shows all 7 tiny snowmen and 1 penguin. The tiny snowmen& penguin were created using 4" dried gourds. Each one has it's own personally , unique clothing and accent pieces. </span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #bf9000;"> I will be offering a Large Santa Claus piece on the AHA website as well. He measures 15" tall & carries small feather tree. He has a retro appearance with color washes ranging from dark to lights reds with tiny mod trees covering the coat. A border of vintage cream and combination of various geometric shapes finish off the border. His hat is cover in large two toned circles and HO HO HO written as a pattern on the hat. He will be available on the website on Nov 25th.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #bf9000;">I will be hosting a blog giveaway starting on Nov 25th ending on Dec.5th</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #bf9000;">Check back to sign up to win a one of a kind prize! ~Susan~</span></em>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-80956634767364462152010-10-25T13:32:00.000-07:002010-10-25T13:32:48.769-07:00New Items just listed !<em><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Yea! It is the 25th of the month time for brand </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">new holiday items to be posted on the</span></em> <a href="http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;">American Holiday Artists Studios Marketplace</span></a> <span style="color: #e06666;"> <em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">as our artists create new items for the holiday season, I invite you to visit the marketplace for all your holiday decorative treasures. Most of our artists accept orders and commissioned work. Susan</span></em></span>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-18670654440876599542010-10-11T12:18:00.000-07:002010-10-11T12:18:38.292-07:00Is Time Moving at Light Speed Or ....<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> OMG is time moving at the speed of light or am I standing still??? Where did summer go? Not that Oregon saw much of summer, the temps never really hit much in the way of heat and we had lots of rain too. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> There have been reports saying our beloved pumpkins may not turn their glorious orange in time for Halloween! This could be a disaster, who in the world wants green pumpkins?! Unheard of! </em></span><br />
<em><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Georgia;"> I can see it now , we'll all be painting our pumpkins orange. sigh.... Probably have to import some from another state, this would just be wrong!</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Georgia;"> Fall in Oregon is all about the corn mazes and pumpkin hunt. Every year our family treks out to one of the nearby farms for a afternoon of fun in the corn mazes, sipping hot cider, munching on warm apple cider donuts. yummy! Most importantly the search for the most perfect pumpkin. The kids always head for the humongous pumpkins, which of course out weighs a small teenager! Always a treat to try and wrangle it into the the wheel barrel.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Georgia;"> I have been busy working on commissioned Santa Gourds and music doll pieces which I will post peeks of , before heading back to my studio. Smiles Susan</span></em><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"> My Little Demon is a hand sculpted piece made from paper clay securely mounted on a tin that opens to reveal a secret hiding place. Named for one of my weaknesses " Halloween candy & cupcakes!" Approximately 7 inches tall, carries a large lollipop and appears be standing on top of a cupcake. Demon has been painted then cover in Martha Stewarts extra fine glitter and glass glitter on top of the cupcake. Two different colors crepe paper fringe as accents. Off to the movies with my family! ~susan~</span>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960219011076060922.post-6179771518854436882010-09-11T10:58:00.000-07:002010-09-11T10:58:52.438-07:00The Last day to leave comments to be enter!<strong><em><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"> Today is the last day to leave a comment to be enter in the ahaartistsstudio.com market launch. Just leave a comment and a way to contact you that's it! Visit the others aha blogs and enter there too! I will be using a random counter to pick the 2 winners tomorrow. Thank you all for visiting! ~Susan~</span></em></strong>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329180960216661360noreply@blogger.com1