Archive for January, 2011
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Okay, January is about over. It’s time to feel the love and be thankful that it will be warm again soon! From now until Valentine’s Day you can get 10% off your total purchase plus a free small print of your choice! Put the name of the small print you’d like in the notes to seller during check out. Add the coupon code “Sweetheart10″ for your 10% discount! Just sharin’ the love here in Lauren Land. Thanks for being in my world, everyone.
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Yesterday I made this treasury inspired by how I was feeling. When Etsy said at first that they were going to allow anyone to make a treasury at anytime I was a little disapointed because it was taking away the magic of waiting till just the right time…watching that number drop – then clicking away a title so you could nab a treasury spot. But really – that’s no big loss because now I can make a treasury whenever my heart desires about whatever my heart desires. Yesterday I desired sleep. Today, tomorrow…who knows!
PS: if you want to take a snapshot of your own treasury you can do it at http://www.craftcult.com and click on widgets.
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A Sight for Sore Eyes – Archival 3.5″x5″ art print
The Night Belongs to Us – Archival 8×10″ art print>
Sorry, Mom. I’m going to have to call you out on this one. I know you worked full time and took care of two kids and life was not always easy. And I know your two girls were extremely picky, and probably downright bratty about the foods we wanted to eat. But I really think you could have been a little more adventurous than the fry-daddy chicken strips and french fries. Sure, we had taco night, spaghetti night (with each ingredient separated oh so delicately into its own corner of plate). But I really think we might have missed out on some vegetables. Good thing I am not missing out anymore! I love my veggies. I crave them. Now when I am cooking dinner I try to think of the smallest amount of meat and bread that I need and most of my spread is delicious wholesome veggies; roasted, steamed, seared, souped, raw – I love it all. For Christmas my thoughtful husband bought me the book above and it has really helped me find new things to chop, cook, season….fill with love and tenderness and serve to my family. The best thing is that my child who has an affinity for all things fried and meaty is starting to like her veggies too. It’s just the way it is here in these parts. Things change and we move on. So grab this book if you ever see it out and about. It is filled with great recipes and interesting bits of info about other parts of the world. A great read!
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Since you seen my boo? It’s snowing like crazy here in Kansas. My little fluffy baby does not know what to do with it . Frankly, it’s much too cold to do one’s business outdoors. But she’s gotta do it. Anyway…enjoying being snowed in a little; I thought I did my best to keep the storm away by running all kinds of errands this morning in preparation for being snowed in. But the snow came anyway – enough to cancel school more than 12 hours before it starts. Yes! A snow day on a day that I can actually appreciate it. And what will I paint with all my spare time? I already have some sketches laid out. See you soon…
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This weekend I needed to buy some new watercolor paper. The supply store was out of the size I usually buy so I had to snag a large pad. That was fine, just more cutting for me to do…but I am so proud of myself because I decided to go LARGE for the first time in a long while. I painted a picture that is 11×14 inches! Wow – that is like like 14 of the small paintings that I usually do. Above you can see just part of the painting. I wanted to go large but I wasn’t sure what to do – I was smart enough to stick with something comfy; owls at night. But these are some newer more fun owls, I think. The only problem with painting this large is that it is hard to photograph and digitize the image. So that’s why you are only seeing part of the painting above – please don’t judge it too harsh. With this and my little fox success from the day before – I am feeling like I did my job as an artist this weekend. On to the next…
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This afternoon I decided to paint a little foxy thing. My camera is actually working for the moment so I thought I’d snap some pictures of the process. I don’t have a name for this little on just yet. I really like my little fox – my daughter says it looks like a bird. I guess that is to be expected.
