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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 27, 2007
02:33 AM Post #4128080
| Please pardon the construction area. we will be opening our doors on Tuesday. It is getting a little late, so I need to send the workers home.
Just to let everyone know, I was asked by a Fellow DGer to open a a nice cafe where all the artisans can chat, work and showcase their favorite pieces. I can't hang anything right now, but we should be up and brewing soon. Thanks for your patience and look forward to serving you soon.
Here are a couple of links to the Original Flowerpot Cafe and our new store The FLOWERPOT Cafe II. This may help inspire you to bring in your items. I know it inspired me to give arranging a try.
This is the orginal and number II. Mind now, the first cafe is quite large.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/753010/
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/784020/
Our local nursery, The Garden Belle
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/784138/
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:39 PM Post #4134291
| Traci, this place is looking great! While Terri's away, I thought I'd put some of our art on the walls here. She requested that I do so, so let me look around to see what will go where.
Let me find a screw gun and I'll get to work on putting some sculptures on the wall.
Janet
First off, I think some flowers are needed for the Flowerpot Cafe. So I'll borrow some from Miss Morphetta Nymph.
Edited: Welcome to the cafe. Some folks have thought this is a place for just GARDEN ART. I do believe the idea that this was for "garden art" was my changing the invitations I sent out in the different forums to include whichever forum I was in. I didn't think about folks thinking it would ONLY be garden art when I did that, so I'll go edit the posts so that doesn't happen again. The whole idea behind my invitations was to get traffic here and with hopes that more folks would post their art, regardless of what kind of art it is. There are so many different forms of art. All are beautiful and all have a place in the cafe. :-) Just wanted to clarify that, right up front. :-)
Janet
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:41 PM Post #4134304
| Maybe I'll park Penelope's Hat in the Ladies Powder Room. It's got lampworked flowers on the brim. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:43 PM Post #4134314
| Gotta have something around here to keep the skeeters away, so I'll put a dragonfly close to the back door. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:46 PM Post #4134322
| I know how bees love the flowers, so maybe I should hang a bee/wasp catcher by the window to keep them from coming inside the cafe.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:48 PM Post #4134330
| Perhaps if I hang this wind mirror, it will show little lights dancing around the cafe as a gentle breeze blows inside. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:52 PM Post #4134343
| Traci, is that a pond you have there in the corner of the room? I think that may be a good place to park Fishes in the Garden for a while. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:54 PM Post #4134348
| I think I will put this praying mantis close to the cooler of flowers to keep the "bad bugs" off. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
11:57 PM Post #4134357
| I hope you don't mind if I hang Penelope in this corner close to the Ladies Room. She doesn't like to be very far from her hat. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:01 AM Post #4134366
| She's very attached to that hat. :-) 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:05 AM Post #4134378
| Time for a break. All this getting up and down just wears me out!
I hope Terri and everyone else likes what I've done. I'll be back.
Janet
ps Don't anyone let any skeeters in the cafe. They just drive me bonkers! :-)
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
12:11 AM Post #4134389
| Oh, Janet, it is amazing what a little bit of artwork can do for this place. It is already starting to take shape. Thank goodness I found a space with plenty of square footage and lots of nooks and crannies to show off the pieces.
Please feel free to use the design area to work on your latest masterpiece and do try one of our refreshers. I have a wonderful Asian Brug Brew (yes, Terri, I did another one finally), but can't post the pic for the menu as my computer cord is missing. I will attempt to have it up on the board this week.
By the way, you know how much I love the detailing in your bead work. I think is one of the main reasons I love your sculptures. Mrs. Morphetta's bouquet is perfect. And also, how large is the Dragonfly by the back door? I can't tell from the photos.
Off to watch a slideshow and listen to some Floyd. Floyd goes with everything! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
12:18 AM Post #4134401
| I had to tell you, Penelope is wonderful. How ingenious!! She works perfectly. Also, you jewelry is amazing. I love your style. It is the same as my friend from home who has a boutique. Chucky is best!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:22 AM Post #4134413
| Hey Traci!!!
This Asian Brug Brew is incredibly good! Light, Tangy, and just a bit sweet. Poured over ice, this is my kind of drink! I feel better already!
The dragonfly is about 22" wide and about 22" long. I'm not gonna go out there in the dark to measure him right now! HAHAHAHA
We love adding the beads to the sculptures. Torching the copper adds some color, but the beads really put pizazz where it's needed. Sometimes it's hard to find beads big enough for the copper wires to go through. We like using strong wire because we know that most of our sculptures will be exposed to the elements. We always keep that in mind. We always use either glass or gemstone beads so they will stay beautiful for many many years.
I know you're a big Floyd fan. I am too. It was hard coming up with just the right tunes for the show. It just so happened that my youngest daughter Hillary had downloaded that song to put on a CD for her wedding. It's one of my very favorites from the Division Bell.
I'm looking forward to hanging out here. It will be nice to be able to toss out ideas with other artists.
I know this will "bee" a great place!!!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
12:26 AM Post #4134424
| Thanks! We were extremely pleased with the way Penelope turned out. It was a bit scary creating here with "the world" watching over our shoulders. Especially since we were trying to make her move without anyone knowing what we were doing... just in case it didn't work. That was always in the back of our minds. What if we can't pull it off??? When she was finished and we set her up to chase her elusive butterfly, we both breathed a sigh of relief!!! She did exactly as we planned. We sure like to put some wiggle in things now. HAHAHAHA
Speaking of butterfly... Here is the Elusive Butterfly. We just love his little face.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:40 AM Post #4135117
| pp, that you so much for starting this cafe.
I think it is time for me to sit down and have a brew while thinking about what to add of my work.
I can see why Penelope needs to be by her hat, and Elusive Butterfly has the cutist little face.
Well since it is still October and breast cancer month, I will add a reminder to us all to take care of ourselves.This is "One in Eight #15". She is from a series I am doing called "One in Eight". One in eight women will have breast cancer some time in there life. So do take care of yourselves.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:43 AM Post #4135127
| On a less serious note here is a sculpture for the garden, the third part is in progress so will be added later. This is 7' tall so we must put it in an open area. 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:46 AM Post #4135135
| Let's tuck this sea anemone in among the flowers or near the pond. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
09:46 AM Post #4135136
| Hi Zen,
I have a mammogram scheduled for tomorrow morning. We have the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program here where women can get mammograms done free each year. Last year was the first time I took advantage of it. We have no health insurance, and my mother had breast cancer, so this is a blessing for me. Connie and I have our appointments back to back so we'll go get some lunch afterwards.
Hopefully, this dragon will be the beginning of the next project. He's still in the bag at this point waiting on us to determine where we will need wires, etc. to hang on to the rest of him (not completely thought out yet, but plenty of ideas floating around in the brain). Any suggestions are welcome!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:49 AM Post #4135144
| I will put this serene Japanese lady in and then go off to do my errands. Back later. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
09:52 AM Post #4135152
| Zen, I meant to comment on your sculpture before I was finished with my post and hit send by mistake.
I love the series that you created. Having a mother that is a survivor, it really is special to me.
Your totems are awesome! Looks like they've grown a lot since the last time I saw them. Man oh Man Connie and I could make a massive copper structure (surely I can call it a structure instead of a sculpture when it's that big) using those fine beads. :-)
This is the first time I've seen the anemone. It's incredible!!! You've been holding out on us. HAHAHAHA I think I'll put Cath's mermaid UMA next to the anemone so she feels right at home.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:55 AM Post #4135166
| UniQue, He must be breathing fire so you need flames. And his eyes need to be fierce.
Would there be a way to have wings in the background?
It is good to hear you have that mammogram scheduled. I am a survivor of almost 13 years. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
09:58 AM Post #4135178
| We crossed posts. The mermaid is wonderful. The will look great together.
By the way the totems represent beads. I work with them as well.
I thought I would add a few sea shells to the mix. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
09:59 AM Post #4135180
| I love that Japanese lady. As you can see, I have a fondness for Oriental art.
I'll decorate one of the rooms as a resting place.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
10:02 AM Post #4135189
| Your shells are gorgeous and fit right into the atmosphere of calm and tranquility that the sea provides us.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
10:04 AM Post #4135203
| My Japanese Lady should come in and join the great paintings. If I hadn't lost my camera cable I would take a photo of another Japanese piece to hang in that room. Once I get a new cable I will do that.
This is truly it I must stop chatting and go get my day started. It is just so much fun to be here talking.
Pauline |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
10:21 AM Post #4135276
| I'd love to have my dragon breathe fire. REALLY love that!!! I found a really nice lighter at Goodwill that has a touch to light mechanism. I haven't been able to get it to work yet, but I know that some day it WILL work. Whether or not we can incorporate it into the head of the dragon so that it will work like I want it to remains to be seen. We have got to get it working first.
I found a really cool glass flower sculpture at one of the thrift stores that has both flowers and leaves made of glass. The wires that are holding them have seen better days, so I cut them all off. I was thinking that they'd make wonderful scales. Figuring out how to attach them to look like a body will be another challenge. We can make the wings from copper. I'd love it if they flapped like a dragon's wings would, so we'll have to figure out how to make them pivot.
We've been brainstorming this dragon for months now. We thought about using a pretty light green wine bottle that Connie has as the body and building off of that. Nice long neck.. .. .. The bottle could be used as an oil lamp .. .. .. oooooooooooooooohhh [sure sign of a brilliant idea forming in my mind] .. .. .. There's my fire!! We could make his head pointing straight up around the neck of the bottle so that his head doesn't get burned when it's lit.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
11:00 AM Post #4135432
| Perfect.
Ok so I just peeked at this thread while passing by my computer. Back to work. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
02:37 PM Post #4136141
| Zen, before I look at all the wonderful additions, I must say, thank you for your first. My mother is a 3 year survivor and I have never dealt with so much hopelessness than when we found out. I am glad to see your art and will proudly place this in a place of honor. Keep up the great work and compassion. And as you have done, ALWAYS remind people, as this is something that can occur so quickly!! Truly, thank you.
I must go out for a while, but I am leaving this cafe in the wonderful hands of our assistant. Please see her for any refreshment needs. I will return this evening (after tilling all day) and top off all your drinks. Kick back and make yourself at home. Zen, I will finish looking when I get back.
Terri, it is going to be so beautiful even before you get back from "holiday". Glad I could help as there are so many talented people here and I do so enjoy watching art in the making. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2007
04:25 PM Post #4136527
| Oh Boy oh Boy oh Boy!!! I just talked to Connie on the phone and presented her with my brilliant idea about the oil lamp and she said she thought it would work! YEAH!!! My dragon will breathe fire!!! Ohhhhhhh yeah!!!!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 29, 2007
05:39 PM Post #4136722
| That is fantastic. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 29, 2007
08:09 PM Post #4137311
| Arms are jelly. Cannot type much. Funny ya'll called it a totem, for that is exactly what I was going to say, a pot totem. I love it!! All others are wonderful, but can't begin to fathom typing anymore. You are left to self serve this evening. LOVE ASIA ART!! |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 30, 2007
12:16 AM Post #4138283
| Thanks pupil. Love the new place! Such lovely decor! ~ hello lo lo lo lo I hear an echo in here. oooooooooo hardwood floors ! How 'bout I just lay this by the front door. It's not finished yet, just started on it tonight, my first rag rug. :) Now don't anybody spill any brew on it!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
08:09 AM Post #4138792
| Oh a rag rug, you are ambitious and then to share it as well. Thank you.
How about a colorful seashell or three to brighten up a dark corner. 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
08:11 AM Post #4138800
| We do need platters to serve the cakes and cookies on. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
08:37 AM Post #4138876
| Connie your rug is looking good! Is that the floor that it will go on? The one you sanded in the hallway? If so, it looks fantastic!
Pauline, I love those dishes! I'm all about the unique and unusual. Those shell planters are wonderful. Any time I see hand made pottery at the thrift stores I buy it. I always wonder why someone would donate someone's art work. Their inappreciation is my gain. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
09:00 AM Post #4138970
| I worry that some day I will see a piece of mine at a thrift store. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
09:11 AM Post #4139004
| Not likely Pauline. I just can't imagine anyone receiving something like your pieces as a gift being so callous as to give them away. I know I'd never give something so beautiful and unique away.
The pieces I usually find are little "pots" that appear to be something created in art classes. Most are on the smaller side with minor flaws and imperfections, usually glazed in beautiful colors. I love them and usually put a cutting of jade in them.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
09:19 AM Post #4139025
| I love jade. Do you have a lot of it? Do you use it in your beautiful work?
I have to leave. Time to get some physical therapy so this arm is working again. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
09:58 AM Post #4139122
| Um, that wasn't the kind of jade I meant. I was talking about the plant. HAHAHAHA And yes, I do have a lot of it. I wish I did have some of the jade stones. I only have a few small pieces, earrings and a pendant.
This photo is a fine example of something someone's made that I found at Goodwill in San Antonio.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
10:00 AM Post #4139132
| Here's another one 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
10:01 AM Post #4139138
| And still more 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
12:05 PM Post #4139553
| I didn't even think of the plant. It isn't something you grow outside here and I don't have room in the house. It does look good in all of your pot finds. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
01:27 PM Post #4139841
| In the fun spirit of the Flower Pot Cafe,and fitting for Halloween, I have a light hearted offering of a animal Shaman stick.
edited to say I have no idea how the photo got so large, I'm sorry.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
02:34 PM Post #4140059
| Thanks for posting the Shaman Stick. I've seen the term used in books before. but can't remember now how it was used. I am glad the photo is as large as it is. More detail shows up that way. It's really cool. What is it used for?
BTW, the Mammogram is done and went well. We'll know results in 2 weeks. They said we could call the local UTMB branch and set up a free pap smear. When we got there, the generator was not working properly on the mobile unit. The mechanic was there from Galveston in no time and things progressed fairly rapidly after that. We enjoyed some coffee with pumpkin bread with cranberries and nuts that the check-in lady's mother had made. It was wonderful. After we left there, we went to a new Chinese place and the food was great. I just think it's wonderful that they offer this much needed service to folks like myself that have no health insurance.
Janet
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
02:46 PM Post #4140097
| Hi Janet,
Although I do know a shaman, who uses drums to call your power animals, my shaman stick is merely a decorative exploration I created with Model Magic and a bamboo stick.
Here is the "Shaman" I use as a decorative piece, mainly in the window for Halloween.
I'm glad you were able to find free services Janet.
I can't seem to get the photo to stay smaller, I have no idea how to fix this.
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
02:53 PM Post #4140114
| I'll try one more photo and hope for the best.
This one is a Green Man.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
03:16 PM Post #4140157
| Oooh those are wonderful! I have been collecting some wooden masks this past year. I hang them on the wall across from my piano. The grandkids love to get them down and have me put them on to scare them. Having never grown up, I happily comply with their wishes and we all get a good giggle.
Your green man is really cool. I've seen several variations of the green man here on Dave's. I love them all.
How long have you been sculpting? I've never tried doing anything like that before. It seems like it would take a whole lot of patience to work on something until the desired definition comes to life.
I'm so glad you've joined us here. We're always happy to see new faces and hope others will join in also. I think this cafe was a great idea. We all have a love of art in our hearts. :-)
Janet
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
03:40 PM Post #4140221
| Janet, I'm not a sculptor. I've worked with clay in the past but the last 3 images are strictly for fun pieces make of "Model Magic". It is an air drying material kids use and not a permanent medium. BTW thanks for the welcome, I'm an infrequent visitor to this forum.
I usually work with paper and mixed media or paint and canvas.
This is a photo of a paper piece, "Hippolyte's Girdle" (front) in response to tragic events in the Congo.
Zen, The headless torso effect of this piece reminds me of your on going breast cancer series. BTW, the added beads to your Totems look fabulous. I want one.
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
03:44 PM Post #4140231
| This second view is from above.
Hippolyte's Girdle (above)
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
03:47 PM Post #4140242
| This is the back view.
Hippolyte's Girdle (back)
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 30, 2007
04:01 PM Post #4140298
| I had to look up "Hippolyte's Girdle" I couldn't remember the story. That is a very nice piece.
I will have to do some research on the Shaman Stick as well.
Janet, that is wonderful that you can get testing done for free. Why don't you post a sign in the cafe telling other woman to check out the same thing in their area. It would be nice to have a bulletin board with other info as well.
I glazed 4 pieces for the 3rd totum this week. Now I have to wait to get them fired and only need to make about 10 more. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 30, 2007
05:45 PM Post #4140606
| Sorry, the service has been so slow today. I had many errands to run, so I was unable to check on the staff. I hope everything has been to your liking. I whipped up some banana bread and pumpkin bread, so feel free to grab a piece.
Ah, Maidentheshade, I am so happy you dropped in and provided us with the wonderful rug to admire. Everyone, please make sure to wipe your feet, so it doesn't get soiled. Maiden/Connie, I have never had to pleasure of speaking with you, but have been a friend of Janet's since I joined a few months ago. I have to tell you, I find your works extrodinary and always love the play by play, as it adds so much knowing all the heart that goes into it. Keep up the good work!! I am saving my pennies to get a possible "Teensy" nymph for my garden. For future reference, Teensy, is my DD's nickname and I cannot help but mention her often, so here is a heads up to who I am refering to.
Semper, I love the shaman sticks. I am glad they came out that way, as you can see all the details. I too am going to go research the girdle. Itsn't that sad. Obviously you made the piece for a tragic event which touched you and yet the everyday person, like me, doesn't even know what it is. I like to think I stay on top of events and history. So sad, that I have not heard of this. But, I will remedy this by days end.
Zen, please show us a peak of the next pots when you have the time. The totem is awsome and I would love to have something so striking to display in the front of the cafe'. If you need anything, I will be around, hanging and placing all these wonderful pieces, arranging the lighting to display them at there best, and general clean up of the dishes and such. You artists are a messy bunch. HAHAHA!!
Oh, Zen, one more thing. My Mother is a collector of antiques. She is always collecting more, but never gets rid of anything. She says, she is afraid to sell any of her pieces, as the next person may not love it as much as she does and won't take care of it. But some of her most cherished pieces came from thrift stores and such. I would think myself a lucky person if I found one and your pieces in a thrift store and would snatch it up. I would also offer a silent thank you to the person who donated it, as they obviously don't understand art, and their loss was my gain, to cherish and take care of, just as my mom does. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 30, 2007
06:35 PM Post #4140762
| pupil,
I didn't mean to be cryptic. The title of the piece refers to the trials of Hercules, specifically the taking of the Amazon Queen Hippolyte's Belt or Girdle and her death. For me the reference to the current tragedy in the Congo ( the brutal rape of women there ) is historical, poetic, and visual not specific. More a commemoration of the women and their pain and recovery through the power of the belt then literal.There is no way you could know how I was putting the 2 together. I'm not even sure I can say this on DG because it can be political. That is why I was vague. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 30, 2007
07:28 PM Post #4140915
| I would think the description of what your art is related to would not be a problem. As artwork is open to interpretation, it is nice to know what the artist who created it was hoping to achieve by doing so. Doesn't all art have some meaning in some way? Either a whimsical one or, like Zen's wonderful piece on breast cancer, a disease affecting women across the world. I am not sure many would have understood her piece, if she had not stated what it represented. It makes the work have meaning and brings us closer to what the artist was trying to convey. I am definitely no expert on art and usually buy pieces that simply draw the eye. But, I am sure that the pieces I have were not created for that sole reason. I am sure there had to be something behind its creation. I just wish I knew what it was. Here you have the opportunity to explain why it was created, which many artists don't have a chance to, except with the circle of friends they have which are not virtual ones. Personally, I love the fact that I now know what you were trying to convey, as I don't have much exposure to the art world, and this allows me a glimpse of it. I would hope that other laymen like myself will drop by and see the progression and thoughts behind it all. |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 31, 2007
07:01 AM Post #4142364
| Hi pupil,
Thanks for the interest. For further clarification I'll post a more literal piece in the series that uses a NYTimes article as the jumping off point.
This piece is part of the "Women in War" series.
"Congo 2007"
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
October 31, 2007
07:22 AM Post #4142398
| This is a study sketch for the series. 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
08:08 AM Post #4142499
| Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:39 AM Post #4142850
| Good morning all , just stop in for a fast cup of joe .. I can see its going to take me hours reading back post and admiring everyones art work. thanks for the invite Janet.
Cheryl |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
09:50 AM Post #4142880
| Oh, my!
After receiving a wonderful and warm invitation to join this
wonderful cafe, I've viewed all the work and am famished from
all the art and talent!
As a housewarming (or is that cafe warming) gift, I brought
Halloween cinnamon rolls. Some of you may have visited
Carol's journey thread and noticed the same rolls. No, this is
a different batch. (hee hee!)
What a wonderful thread, great idea!
Sempervirens, I have to say, my computer monitor is setting in
a way that allows a tiny bit of sunshine to reflect on the screen, but
only in one spot. A small amount of sunlight was twinkling on and off
Hippolyte's Girdle. (Post #4140221)
At first I thought your image was actually changing colors because
the light would turn on and off being filtered by the trees, yet it was
only reflecting directly on your image. It is hard to explain what I am
saying other than your image, and only your image, came to life in
the tiny spot of light hitting the computer monitor.
Isn't that neat?
I have since discovered that because the 'window' of light is located
where your image resides, I can simply scroll the screen up and down
to place other images in the 'spotlight' so to speak. You all would not
believe what your artwork looks like in the Hollywood lights provided by
the dappled sunlight.
LOL. Sorry, I know it must sound like I'm having flashbacks from the
late seventies.
KM
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
09:53 AM Post #4142891
| Cheryl,
It would seem a tempered bowl to hold the Halloween candy
is in order. (hint hint) |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:56 AM Post #4142905
| Semp, your drawings are wonderful. I can see so much passion in your work. Thank you for explaining about the girdle. Like Traci, I don't feel that an explanation of the inspiration for your work is the same as political discussion. As Traci said, it's a shame that the laymen (like myself) don't know more about the history of things that affect people world wide. I think we all have a tendency to become ostriches in our own little slice of the world when there's so much happening out there in every corner of the globe. I know I'm guilty of that. It's wonderful that you have taken the time and effort to portray your feelings about such a strong subject in your art. You've done exceptionally well in "bringing home" this cause.
Cheryl, I can't wait to see your beautiful glass bowls and wind chimes here. I so admire the folks who can take a piece of glass that would otherwise be trashed, and make it into something beautiful instead.
I hope others in the glass and T to T forums will stop in and feel welcome.
Most of the other forums have some type of "parking lot" or general place where the members of those forums hang out and visit. This cafe has been needed for a long time.
Thanks Terri for coming up with the idea. And thanks Traci for constructing the place so well. You're an ace carpenter. I don't care what anyone else says about you! HAHAHAHAHA Just kidding sweetie! The lighting in here is awesome and will show off all of the beautiful works of art. Terri did good hiring you for the job. :-)
I'm going to enjoy my coffee while I look around at all of the beautiful art.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:02 AM Post #4142924
| Man am I glad I finished that post when I did. I'd hate to come back and find those good smelling cinnamon rolls gone with nothing but a bit of icing left on the plate. Excuse me while I lick off the frosting from my fingers. HAHAHA
Wuvie, thank you so much for your offering of food. I can't wait to see some of your incredible glass projects posted here. I am not trying to embarrass you, but you have been such an inspiration to so many folks with your projects and instructions. You have a way of making it look easy. Of course, looks CAN be deceiving! HAHAHA
Welcome to the cafe everyone and we hope you'll be stopping by often. Hopefully our cafe idea creator Terri will be along shortly with some of her beautiful flower art.
Come on Terri. The holiday is over! Time to come enjoy your cafe with us now. What? Still sleeping??? Oh yeah. I forgot about the time differences. OK, but hurry up and wake up!!!
Janet |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 31, 2007
02:00 PM Post #4143635
| Oh I hope I DO see some of your pottery someday in Goodwill zenpotter!! And see it before Janet does! lol
mmmmmmmmmm cinnamon rolls! yummy! Thanks KM! And speaking of strange effects, Janet and I both noticed on that fanfare site the unique treasures thingy on the pics did some nearly animated looking stuff. Wiggly kinda. And on the pic of her and I standing with Penelope it looks like the blue beaded curtain in the background is moving. Very weird. So we must be having flashbacks too. Far out man! :)
Love the green man sempervirens. Would love to see your work up close. It's hard to tell how large the pieces are from the pics.
OK I'm swapping out that rag rug up there for the updated version and will continue to do so until it's completed. It's a long way all the way around this thing!
Second night:
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jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
02:27 PM Post #4143708
| So this is where Janet and Traci have got off to! What a lovely spot!
I dont have pics of any of my creations just yet but I'm sure someone might want to pull up a chair and browse some good gardening books. So heres a rack of them to put in a cozy corner.
maidentheshade--you must post instructions on that rag rug. I have been wanting to do one for ages and have even been saving fabric for it already! How lovely your is turning out. Please show me how?
Joyce |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
02:41 PM Post #4143747
| Janet, not embarrassed, but feeling a bit guilty about passing
on yet another project to those who have so much going on
already. LOL
Maiden, about your rugs. Folding my arms, refusing to look at the rag rug.
Okay, maybe just one glance. Maybe a stare. A little drool.
I've been hoping to make rag rugs for years on end, bought more
fabric and bags of rags than I care to admit, purchased a library of
books and yet still have no rug to share.
I'm envious!
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jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
02:43 PM Post #4143753
| OOPs, forgot the pics!
Hi WUVIE!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
02:44 PM Post #4143755
| Hi Joyce! It's good to see you here. What kind of creations do you make? Inquiring (read nosy there) minds wanna know.
BTW, Connie (maidentheshade) is now in charge of the coleus babies. She said she's been watering them. But she didn't say if they've grown any. I didn't tell her that we'll need to see weekly updated photos of them. I thought I'd wait a week to spring that one on her. HAHAHAHA
I saw Connie's rag rug yesterday morning. At that time, it was about the size of a place mat. It's going to be awesome! It's much heavier duty feeling than I would have thought from looking at the photo and from knowing that it was made from sheets. I just don't think I'd want to put something I'd worked so hard on, down on the floor for people to walk on. I'm just guessing here, but I'm hoping also that it will be machine washable.
I've been putting out the word about the cafe in all of the forums that I can think of where artistic folks might hang out. I do hope others will come in and strut their stuff, showing off their creations.
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Edited to put the rest of the message I'd typed out on there. I just realized that the symbol next to the m (I don't dare type it here again) caused the rest of the post to get lost. Thank heavens I thought to go back with the back button to just before I posted it to retrieve it!
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balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
 October 31, 2007
02:46 PM Post #4143759
| During the 1100's in viking Norway the most magnificent churches were built and decorated. Not with stolen gold and rich fittings, but with carvings and decorative painting. One of many, and perhaps my favorite of the many is the Urnes Kirke (church) carvings on one of the portals. A friend, a master carver who studied carving at the Hjerleid School in Dovre Norway glued up the wood and drew the pattern for me. The sunroom wall and Darkroom doorway was pretty bland and needed some decoration. Well now it is decorated. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
02:55 PM Post #4143780
| Wow, I feel lucky to have some DG Superstars show up in our little cafe. Wuvie, I enjoyed your pastries earlier, but will partake in some more, so thank you! Please bring some bowling ball art for the yard. I love these ingenious ideas, even though I can't do them, I can admire. Who would have ever thought a bowling ball would be made into such wonderful pieces. I know I wouldn't have. You have been an inspiration to one of my favorite DGers, LaLa. I can tell you have been an inspiration to many more too.
Denim, please do bring in a lovely tempered bowl. I love those and think it would be a wonderful addition to this cafe. Your art is also one of my favorites to look through. Such talent to be appreciated by the talentless.
As for explainations of the art, I believe it is necessary in order to understand what we are admiring. It is an important part of the process and all should admire the work for what it is, art, not a trigger for debate. Leave that to the outside showings in the real world, not this virtual one. So explainations are fine with me. Even if someone posted something I didn't agree with politically, that is not how I will view it. I will view it for the talent, emotion, and love which goes into it. After all, the Bible is a literary work of art studied in many classes, not as The Bible, but as wonderful writing, parabals, prose and poems. I think we can all appreciate the work without bringing our personal debates into it. So, please continue.
Semp, did you travel to the Congo, or did you draw these from your own imagination? I would love to know. Your sketchs are fatastic and to think, one was a "study sketch". I am like Maiden and would be thrilled to come across these, laughing the whole time at the fool who did not see it for what it really was.
Jada, so glad you found us. I didn't know you were an artisian also. I cannot WAIT to see some of your work. A writer and illustrator, what talent you have, and I envy. Please post some whenever your crazy schedule allows. I have patience with my garden, but not with anything else. lol.
Maiden, did you do all this since the last post? Janet and you will never cease to amaze me. I rarely sleep and still would not be able to fit in all you two do.
I believe Terri will be back when her daylight hours return and her rest is caught up. What a lovely surprise for her when she gets here.
I have set out a decanter of mulled spiced red wine. Please help yourself to a glass, but don't overdo it, as I do not have liablity insurance yet for the place and don't want to shut down because of a frivious law suit. Enjoy, relax, share ideas, ask for feedback and in general laugh!! A cafe always sounds wonderful when it is full of laughter.
Oh, was wondering why everyone was looking at me like I was crazy. DD, DH and I are on our way to a Halloween party, ergo the indian costume. We were going to be Indian Chief, Squaw, and Papoose. DD of 3 years decided she wanted to be a witch instead, so now we are chief, squaw and witch. HaHa.
I will show off my art, DD, later. Bye for now. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
02:57 PM Post #4143785
| Hi Janet!
ooh, I dont in any way consider myself an artisan. I just do quilts and collect books and lately I've been working on wall collages which I will post pics of later. Here's a pic of my latest quilt which I started last Xmas and hope to finish this Xmas cause thats the only time I have a block of free time to work on it. The folks here are soooo talented. I dont know how you all do it!
I just need to sew the rows together on this.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
02:58 PM Post #4143789
| Taking a deep breath and standing back to admire your lovely work Robert. I'm so glad you posted that photo. I remember reading about it before and being so impressed at the time. I think speechless was what I was then. I was new to Dave's and when I convinced Connie to join here with me, I couldn't remember where I'd seen it. I just knew that I wanted her to see it. Connie and I both have always appreciated fine art. I think we have some truly incredible artists right here on this site.
Thanks for sharing the gardening books Joyce. I started collecting gardening books several years ago. A couple of months ago, my hubby and I took a trip to Georgia to visit with his Dad. While we were gone, my oldest daughter did a "clean sweep" on me and along with many of my treasures, my bookshelf in my office (with all of the books) disappeared from the house I was so upset that I'd lost all of those books I'd spent years collecting. Many music books from different bands were in there too. When things began coming back to the house for the (as she referred to it) "Come get my crap" garage sale, I was delighted to see those books. I surreptitiously put those books back into my office and put something else on top of them. (Connie if you tell her I did that I'll cut your tongue out!) I love my gardening books and my music books. I don't read them very often, but they are invaluable as reference tools. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:01 PM Post #4143795
| Balvenie, a person after my heart. Architecture is a passion of mine. Thank you for the wonderful picture. Such talent!! I really have to run, but Jada, LOVE the quilt!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
03:08 PM Post #4143809
| Have fun Traci! And don't let Teensy take any wooden nickels! HAHAHAHA
Joyce, your quilt is wonderful. It looks like it was sewn by hand.
My daughter started making quilts last year. She made quite a few of them for Christmas gifts. How in the world she ever got those squares cut out and sewn together with 2 babies running around the house is beyond me. She's really gotten all of the sewing talent and I don't know where it came from. Certainly not from me.
She's been making reversible dresses for her daughter, some of them I've posted on the photo forums and elsewhere. She also has been making something called Scoodies. A combination hood and scarf that is really quite nifty.
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jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:09 PM Post #4143812
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| Quoted: | | BTW, Connie (maidentheshade) is now in charge of the coleus babies. She said she's been watering them. But she didn't say if they've grown any. I didn't tell her that we'll need to see weekly updated photos of them. I thought I'd wait a week to spring that one on her. HAHAHAHA |
I spit my coffee over that one!
I certainly feel as if I'm in the company of superstars here! Janet, so glad you got your books back! They are good for reference and browsing when theres free time and some of them are quite valuable.
Please nudge Connie on instructions for me. I see another project for this Xmas break!
Traci--I am not an artist! I took a class once and the instructor said on my final report "No natural artistic ability". But Phooey on him! I do projects that appeal to me and dont care if others like them or not. They make ME feel good about making something! so there! Ha.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
03:16 PM Post #4143826
| Joyce, that IS what's important when creating anything. You've hit it right on the head. As long as WE like what we do, who cares what others think!
I will nudge Connie about the instructions. I think she told me yesterday that she'd found the instructions on line somewhere. She did say that it was important to crochet the "strings" loosely because you had to get the waybigo crochet needle back through them on the next go round. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:22 PM Post #4143851
| OOH, I want a Scoodie said whinningly. Your daughter is certainly talented. And you KNOW she gets it from you! Runs in the family.
I did not do that quilt by hand. heaven forbid. It is all machine pieced. When I started doing them seriously in the 80's I made the first few by hand but soon as I got a machine that was the end of that or I'd never get one finished.
BTW love your planter with the pink face! going back to read some more of this thread. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
03:28 PM Post #4143865
| I can't see much need for a Scoodie here in Southeast Texas where we get 3 cold days a year. But she's selling them on a site called Etsy. I'll be sure to pass on your compliments.
Here's a full length photo of Jen in our back yard. The day we took these photos it was about 90*. She's out there telling me, Mom we need some snow for the photos! HAHAHAHA
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jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:31 PM Post #4143879
| LOL |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
03:40 PM Post #4143915
| Each of them is made with warm fabric on one side and cool fabric on the other. They are completely reversible, so you can keep your ears warm or cool. :-)
She's very cold natured, so these are right up her alley. Of course, if she had a little meat on her 100 pound bones, she might not be so cold all the time. She eats like a horse and never gains any weight. She sure didn't get her metabolism from me. Hubby is the same way. yet, I can just look at food and feel the weight adding to my hips.
Speaking of reversible, here is one of the dresses she made for Kaylee. Both photos are the same dress.
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
October 31, 2007
03:43 PM Post #4143928
| Hi everyone , I was over in the woodworking thread making some sawdust when i saw an invite to come over here and see whats going on.
I am known as the birdhouse builder . I build the world,s largest log style birdhouses from 120 - 150 year old barn wood.
I have built 32 of them so far and I have a gallery at http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2
Here are a few examples
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
October 31, 2007
03:47 PM Post #4143939
| This is one that i am working on now
It is 9 ft wide and over 8 ft high and has over 100 apartments. 
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Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
October 31, 2007
03:48 PM Post #4143946
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| Quoted: | | I worry that some day I will see a piece of mine at a thrift store. |
LOL and I dream of finding such wonderful things in a thrift shop so I can afford them! |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:50 PM Post #4143957
| cranbrook
I am in awe! How long does it take to finish one? I want one!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
03:51 PM Post #4143959
| Mmmmm love cinnamon rolls with a good cup of coffee and better company. It is nice to have the books to look at as well. Love books. Would my DD be in trouble if my books disappeared, although I wish I had her ability to get rid to things.
Connie, I bet the distance around that rug seems to get longer and longer as you go. Yet another one of the things I want to make.
balvenie, I love the Urnes Kirke along with all of the Stave Kirke I have seen. Just seeing that carving brings back the distinctive smell.
jada, that is beautiful. I so admire quilting.
Since we have that beautiful Norwegian carving I will hand up a weaving I did that is copied from an old Norwegian Tapestry. My first weaving to go on DG.
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
03:55 PM Post #4143979
| While I was typing and taking a photograph so many posts came in.
Now up in in the cold north I could sure use a Scoodie.
Wait until I show my DH those bird houses, he just made his first this summer. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
03:59 PM Post #4143993
| Beautiful! It looks like an heirloom piece! I once knew someone who did weaving. Its a craft akin to pottery, so timeless and skillful yet usefull and beautiful. Love it! |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
October 31, 2007
04:03 PM Post #4144006
| It takes me 2 -3 weeks to build the larger houses and about 2 days to build the small houses around 2 ft square. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
04:45 PM Post #4144120
| You know, I am so glad to read these posts. Initially I avoided the
Artisans forum, not because any of the DG members initiated
my opinion, but another website entirely. On another site, anyone
creating things not 'worthy' of inclusion within a gallery were made to
seem like a simple ninny.
I wandered into the Artisans forum and wow! What a great bunch
of people with all sorts of talent, ideas, craftiness and more! Everyone
has something to offer.
And now, a cafe? What a great place for everyone to gather, no matter
their interest or level in creativity.
This is a good thing!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
04:58 PM Post #4144155
| I agree. It is also going to be hard to keep up with. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
05:09 PM Post #4144203
| Hello all, I only have a second as Teensy will be here soon and we must get ready to scare all the neighbors. Muuwahahahaha! I agree it will be hard to keep up with, having so much talent here, but I will do my best to stay on top of things. If you have dialup and need another thread started, please let me know and I am on it. Enjoy the halloween candy I have sat out for everyone.
Cranbrook, thank you for stopping in. I will have one mounted outside the front so all our feathered friends can live like royalty. I have been an admirer of your work and glad you came in to partake in some of our refreshments and, most importantly, good coversation. Please update us when your new house is finished.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
05:19 PM Post #4144236
| John, those aren't birdhouses. That's a bird VILLAGE!!! I've always admired your work. Thank you so much for sharing. We hope you'll come back often to share your craft with us.
Wuvie, I felt the same way when GD was working on getting this forum started. What did I have to offer? But ya know what? These folks have welcomed all of the artisans with open arms. As always, Dave's is the best place on the internet!
LOL Traci. Wouldn't it be funny if a new thread had to be started before our host Terri (whose idea this was) even shows up to see all of the work that's been done in her absence.
I had to leave for a bit and knew I'd have to drive. I do believe I'll indulge in a small glass of that delicious mulled wine now. |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
06:48 PM Post #4144450
| Janet, how terrible. If my son, or anyone for that matter, made a "clean sweep" of my books they would be alienated and totally unwelcome thereafter forever, Forever is too long a time, so only for as long as I was alive.
Zen, your tapestry is beautiful. You have so many talents. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
07:05 PM Post #4144514
| Robert, I was very upset when we got back and so many things were missing from the house. But there were only a few things that I could think of that were actually missing. I am a compulsive shopper. I admit it and know that I don't need half of the things I buy. My hubby has complained about it for many years. Our house was wall to wall "stuff". I was able to go through everything that was taken out and I only kept a few of the things that really meant something to me. There is more space than ever in my house and it's so much easier to clean. So it wasn't all a bad thing. And when I stopped to really think about it... Some day, my kids would have had to go through all of those things and have an estate sale or something. I'm over it now. I know she did it with the best of intentions. |
balvenie
Marysville, WA
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
07:11 PM Post #4144529
| Glad it was acceptable for you. Guess I'm not as tolerant or forgiving when it comes to my "stuff". My sweetheart will sometimes drop a hint that the 'stuff' is out of control, then I willingly comply with the cleanup.
This piece was in the SG & M thread so I hope it isn't too redundant.
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cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2007
07:24 PM Post #4144574
| Thanks for the invite, Janet! Do you need any teapots for the cafe? 
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
October 31, 2007
07:36 PM Post #4144610
| Just stoppin' by for a minute, still working on the rag rug and anxious to get back on it. I have two links for you jadajoy. The first is how the rug is done, where I found out how to begin...and the second is a video where a sweet thoughtful lady shows how the scalloped edge is done (which I am fixin' to do) and it also shows both double crochet and single stitches in the process which was a blessing since it'd been many years since I crocheted.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lv_floors_ceilings/article/0,2...
http://www.beehappygifts.com/scallop_crochet_edge_video.htm |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
08:05 PM Post #4144704
| Aaah Robert. I love your windows. Just beautiful. Please don't worry about redundancy. Many new folks will be dropping who might never have seen your work before. So please post more photos of your work. You are truly an inspiration to all glass and wood artists.
I've been meaning to ask you if you've heard from Dr. Don lately. He and his wife Pam were heavy on my mind last week with the fires in California. I have said many prayers for the good folks out there who had to battle the fires and the fears.
I've been dropping hints all over Dave's. :-) I know there are probably many artists out there that have never been here to the artisans Forum. As many forums as there are on here, I would imagine most folks are like me with their 10-20 favorite forums. Sometimes, it's time to get outside of the box that we create for ourselves. Art comes in so many forms and I hope that many folks will share their passions with us.
Cactusfan, your teapots are lovely. Now the question is... do you make a good cup of tea? I love hot tea in the winter time. Especially at bath time. Sadly, I never really learned to make good hot tea though, so I just pour a cup of my already sweetened iced tea (I make that 2 gallons at a time because we drink so much of it) and microwave it for a couple of minutes. It's perfectly sweet when it comes out of the microwave. Because it's not over ice, it tastes completely different than when it's iced tea. Thank you so much for coming by. We hope you'll come back often to visit.
Pauline, your tapestry is wonderful. The colors look great on that wall. You can really see the details on the horse and the man.
Connie, thanks for posting the instructions. I was going to call you earlier and then had to go pick up some dressing from hubby downtown. The place he's working on - the Quality Cafe was damaged in the hurricane 2 years ago. It's a landmark here in Beaumont. The family that owns it also has a salad dressing "factory" there and they make incredible Italian dressing. They gave him some today and I needed to get it refrigerated. Anyhow, once that was done, I forgot that I was supposed to remind you to post instructions.
Jolie and I went by the Treasure House and I came out empty handed. It's just not much fun shopping without you Connie! I did see a bowl that was made similar to your rag rug, but the colors were wrong for you, so I left it there. Had they been right, I'd have bought it for you. :-)
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cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2007
08:48 PM Post #4144888
| I almost forgot, how about some greenery in a little "strawberry" pot for the cafe? 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
08:56 PM Post #4144923
| Good evening all. I do hope everyone is enjoying their surroundings. I wanted to design the cafe with comfort in mind and many, many walls and windows to display. It looks like I may be talking to the realtor next door for a possible expansion. Terri, the cafe is doing well and I think you will be pleased when you get back.
Zen, the tapestry is fantastic. The colors are so vivid. I must ask a novice question. You stated this was woven. Did you hand weave this piece? I did not know people even know how to do this.anymore lol.
Balvenie, I am so glad you brought the stained glass in. I have not made it over to this forum yet. Your glass is wonderful and flawless. I love collecting antique stained glass and yours is right up there with the old artisans. Thanks for sharing and please bring anymore in that you would like to display.
Cactusfan, thank goodness you brought the teapots in. I didn't expect business to boom so quickly and have been crazy trying to wash the pots we have to keep up with the clientele. However, they are so pretty, I am almost afraid to use them. I love interesting teapots and this is another thing I have collected over the years. With this being the artisans cafe, I guess it would only be appropriate to serve with art itself, no?
I love exploring DG and have met many wonderful people while doing so. There is no telling where you will find me next. I have not gotten stuck in the box yet, luckily, and hope I never do. There is so much to learn on here and I want to know it all. Call me ambitious.
Wuvie, I understand where you were coming from in your earlier post. But I look at what you guys do on the Trash To Treasure forum and you cannot describe it as anything but art. As the old saying goes, one man's junk is another man's treasure. I am glad some people think it is only junk, or I would not have my treasures!
Just dropping off supplies for tomorrow. Here is some more Halloween candy for everyone to enjoy. I see most of the rest is gone. If I leave this at my house, I will simply eat it all. Enjoy and watch out for the Witching Hour. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
08:58 PM Post #4144931
| I love it!! Is that a cabbage in front? Terri has done some fantastic arrangements with a cabbage for a bowl. Who knew they could be ornamental as well as good for you. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
October 31, 2007
09:19 PM Post #4145021
| I think THIS is it! there's no sign but it must be!
I've had a nightmare if a journey through cyberspace trying to find you! Luckily I bumped into Janet on
The dark side of the moon! and got the directions.
I'm leaving the new sign outside, well here goes, I'm in!
WOW, ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!
There's so much to see and do, WELCOME everyone THANKYOU for coming in.
It's going to take a while for me to catch up,but from what I've seen so far this is fantastic!
So many great ideas already floating around, this place with all of you is going to be great fun.
I must just say a huge THANKYOU to Traci and Janet for opening the doors to ...
The ' Artisans ' Flowerpot cafe.
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:22 PM Post #4145033
| OK Im a bit behind been out in the shop playing all day
heres the candy bowl .
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:27 PM Post #4145060
| and here are some wind chimes to hang in the Garden 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:45 PM Post #4145136
| Terri, Waybigo hugs! It's about time you got here. I was fixin' (Texas word, don'tchaknow) to call out the International Guard! I do hope you like what we've done in your absence. I sent out invitations to every place I could think of hoping the many artists here on Dave's would crawl out of the woodwork. And they have! YEAH!!! You have had an excellent idea and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you! Let the partying begin!!!
Cactus, I do love strawberry pots. Mine are all boring terra cotta clay. Yours is gorgeous! Of course, when I'm finding them for next to nothing at Goodwills and thrift stores, I'm not going to complain about a little boring. I wonder if I could paint mine. (waybigo grin, knowing I don't have a kiln so the paint would stick). It would be worth re-painting them year after year if they'd look half as good as yours.
Cheryl, your bowl reminds me of ice. I love that tempered glass.
Knowing you all are big cobalt fans and also knowing that many of you work with kilns, I feel I should share a story with you. I bought one of those slumped bottles in cobalt blue. I have been using it as a spoon rest next to my stove. (Some of you may have heard this) On the day of Hillary's wedding, I was preparing Spaghetti noodles and had a really big pot on the stove. The fire was blazing trying to get the water to boil. The noodles went into the pot. A few minutes passed and I heard a loud POP and when I went to see what it was, the glass cooktop to my stove had shattered. I stood there watching it and listening to it for a long time. I wanted to sit on the floor and cry! All of these people were expecting to be fed though, so I took a deep breath and carried on with the plan. The glass held together, but my "new to me" stove was ruined! Later that day, my hubby was looking things over to try and determine what has caused it to shatter. That blue glass spoon rest was sitting at an angle close to the edge of the stove. The heat had built up under neath of it and radiated downward, causing the explosion of the glass.
My reason for telling you all this... if you have one of those bottles, don't put it close to your glass cooktop. It cost me $646 to replace the glass top. So the wedding that I'd spent less than $200 on got rather expensive because of a stupid error on my part.
Now, let's talk about something pleasant. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:47 PM Post #4145144
| Oh I almost forgot. Terri, that sign is awesome! Did you make it??? I really love the colors and the tools on there. What a broad spectrum of art that went into creating it. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
09:58 PM Post #4145197
| zenpotter,
I just love you 1 in 8 .. heres a little something to go along with it ..
This was made for a friend ... when she found out she had breast canser a few mons ago.
I can tell right now ill be spending a lot of time with a WOW look on my face everyone here has so much talent
Cheryl
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:04 PM Post #4145221
| Cheryl, That's beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I hope everyone spends a lot of time here. We all have so much in common. Our love of art and our love of gardening. That makes us all "good ol' boys" in my book! I don't care who ya are! HAHAHAHA
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:10 PM Post #4145254
| Terri,
We'd love to have some of your incredible flower arrangements here to spice up our tables. And we need some of your enamel art too. You're holding out on us gal!!!
Traci, thank you so much for the Halloween candy. I intentionally didn't buy any of it this year. The majority of folks that come by here are much too old to be out trick or treating. And on top of that, I usually end up eating about half of it before Halloween gets here anyway. I will have much more self control knowing you all will see each piece that I take. :-) I sure miss those little fun size 3 Muskateers! I was glad to see them on the beautiful platter you put out Traci. I didn't know they came in Dark Chocolate! I'm in trouble now!
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:16 PM Post #4145281
| Thank you Janet for inviting me to join you in this beautiful cafe. you are doing such a great job in your decorating. as soon as I finish my tea, I'll try to furnish something for the outside. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:19 PM Post #4145299
| Datzu, is that a Print or was it an arrangement made into one? I love it. |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:21 PM Post #4145310
| Oh my goodness, I was visiting the quilting forum and saw your invite. All of you are great artists, I especially love that elusive butterfly.
Here are a couple of lizards to help with the bugs.. currently need grouting on a flagstone courtyard that we are not done with yet.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:22 PM Post #4145314
| Oh Gourd, I love it. Take your time and finish it up here. After all we do have a fully functional work area. That is really great! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:23 PM Post #4145317
| If the landscaping isn't finished, maybe you could use some matching pieces. 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:25 PM Post #4145323
| Here are a few frogs to help with crickets..lol. These are my guards.. I don't get to visit too many forums, it is very nice meeting you all. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:26 PM Post #4145328
| Thanks pupil...sorry, it is a print. not mine, I copied it. |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:29 PM Post #4145343
| Oh, I just love that blue glass, I'm trying really hard to collect some... where can I find some quick..lol.
here is the Bamboo (Boo) corner (Happy Halloween everybody) 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:29 PM Post #4145344
| If blue doesn't fit in with the color of the cafe garden, maybe you can find a place for greens. 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:35 PM Post #4145372
| Oh, be still my heart...
I love it in green also, they match the cafe perfectly... |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
October 31, 2007
10:43 PM Post #4145409
| my goodness I can't keep up with you all!!
I have already seen some brilliant art and it just keeps pouring in!
I have some plans for our notice board,and one of the forthcoming attractions is a
MUSIC night. We will be featuring (due to popular demand) ...
PINK FLOYD with a special guest appearances from a wonderful entertainer,
from over on the tropical Island forum , CHRISSY (if I can ask janet to invite her)!
Thankyou Janet and Connie for adding your wonderful website to our cafe', I just love that lady with the crazy hair, what is she called again?
Please don't think I'm ignoring you if I haven't mentioned your works of art yet, I'm working my way down to you!
I'm going to put a couple of chairs in the outside sculpture gallery.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:48 PM Post #4145428
| THUD!!!! That was me hitting the floor when I saw those lizards Gourd. Where in the world did you find lizard stones like that??? I'm having serious lizard envy! And the frogs!!! I do hope they are gentle with the crickets. We need that crickety music around here! :-) You must be a hypertufa-er to have such cool stone boo pots. Did you make the lizards? Oh man, I gotta go back and look again! Still incredible! Connie and I want to try our hands at hypertufa. We've bought a bag of cement. We have a wheel barrow. Surely we can find whatever else we need. (Right after the dragon!) We really want to make some planters. Should we do the hypertufa or papercrete for planters? Perhaps you can give us some pros and cons on them.
Dahtzu, I'm holding my hands behind me as I gaze at your blue and green sets. I promised you I wouldn't snag them, and I won't. I still haven't decided if I like one better than the other. They are both so beautiful. And aren't you the one with the gigantic red mum??? I looked at Lowe's the other day and theirs were pathetic. I've never seen one as pretty as yours. Have you had any success with the cuttings??? (wriggling eyebrows here)
I'm so glad you've both joined our fun here.
Janet |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:50 PM Post #4145443
| All colors seem to blend well in here. I love the print and think it could be replicated with flowers and then made into a print. Or a different version on the same token. Thank you for the bird baths, as I think the ones living in our bird mansion will appreciate them.
Gourd, We have FROG GUARDS!! How wonderful. I LOVE THEM!! How cute are those, and believe me, I don't go for the Cutsy frog art out there. I love the different and strange. Hope you don't take that as an insult, for it is not meant to be. How about the word Original. Did you make these by hand? Some look to be transforming from water dwellers to land creatures. Fantastic!! Bravo!! I am so glad the sentry is here to keep all non welcome bugs away. Janet, better watch out for the skitter. I am glad you came in and Boo corner is great! So glad to meet you too. I feel like I could go grab a hunk of clay and have a masterpiece in the morning. Ahh, to dream. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
10:54 PM Post #4145465
|
| Quoted: | | I just love that lady with the crazy hair, what is she called again? |
ALL of our ladies have crazy hair! They're all modeled after me!!! HAHAHA
Named Ladies in our repertoire so far - Penelope (with the butterfly), Maude - Golfing Lady, Fishes in the Garden (Indian Lady - but her hair is somewhat normal with braids) and UMAW the Unique Mermaid Above Water. The Garden Nymphs are Miss Grace, Miss Eltie and Miss Morphetta Nymph.
I will get right on the invite to Chrissy and the rest of our Tropical Friends. I think you'd better work on some more chairs. This place is filling up fast! HAHAHAHA
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:58 PM Post #4145479
| Believe it or not, I drew the lizards on a cardboard then traced them onto the flagstone, then one of the guys here used a saw to cut them out. They are about 3 ft long., next will be some turtles in a couple of weeks, I still have to draw some so that there are not too many curves. Maybe a roadrunner, there are so many things that can be cut out of the flagstone.
The frogs are handmade with cement that I had left from the leaf castings. They are different, kinda pre-historic looking..lol. molded by hand, so each one is different. Thank you for the compliments everyone. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
11:08 PM Post #4145536
| I have some flagstone. (DID YOU HEAR THAT CONNIE?) Connie is the one with the power tools around here. and she's not afraid to use them. HAHAHAHA We need us some lizards!!! Oh Gourd!!! I can see now that you will be a lot of fun. What kind of saw do the guys use? We need some details.
It's good to know about the frogs too. I'm sure well have some leftovers when we get to working on the cement stuff. Good idea to make them from the leftovers. They are adorable. any close up photos of them??? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
October 31, 2007
11:10 PM Post #4145545
| OK Janet, more chairs!
By the way, I absolutely adore those teapots and would love to see some flowers in them for the tables Cactusfan!
Thankyou for bringing them in here. That reminds me, I must put a situations vacant section on the notice board, I really do need a part time florist in here to help with the gallery and table arrangements, not to mention the gift shop!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
11:10 PM Post #4145546
| I MUST HAVE A PRE-HISTORIC FROG!! I won't ever settle for any other kind. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
11:12 PM Post #4145556
| I hope you are thinking what I think you are thinking Terri! Find Karma ASAP! I thought the same thing with the flowerpots. lol. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
October 31, 2007
11:30 PM Post #4145612
| Gourd!
welcome and thankyou for bringing your wonderful art. We have a special area for ornamental grasses and arrangements of that kind. Pottery, vases,and weird zen stuff, is all wanted here! The flagstone courtyard with lizards
that you are making for us is coming on nicely, keep showing the work in progress. I can't wait to see it in our BBQ area when it's done!
what janet? more chairs? ok then
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
11:37 PM Post #4145628
| Terri, Thank you for the welcome,
are those roses real, they are beautiful, what a wonderful arrangement.
here is a pic of the saw, I'm sure it has to have a diamond blade for tile cutting, it is a 4 1/2 inch (small circular saw), I went outside and took a photo of it just now.
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
11:39 PM Post #4145636
| Brought the frogs inside too, but will take better photos during the daytime tomorrow. They still need to be stained. Also, you can stack them, they look great that way too. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
11:57 PM Post #4145688
| How do I get these frogs to jump from the virtual into reality down to Alabama? I see so many opportunities with them. I could even make a bed border with wonderful, stackable frogs. GUARD FROGS no less!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
12:33 AM Post #4145760
| Excellent Terri! Love those chairs. They look so pretty with flowers in them. You do have a wonderful way of displaying the most ordinary things.
Gourd, thanks so much for the photos. A tile saw is something we don't have.. .. .. YET. But it's been on our list of things we drool over at the hardware stores. I'm not the tool person in our duo, Connie is. Seems like the tile saw we saw looked more like a table saw though. I like the looks of yours better. Looks easier to handle on strange shapes like the stones. I like the sound of the diamond blade too. Every woman needs diamonds! HAHAHAHA I really like the way the lizards look. The more I see them, the more I want at least one of them!
Seeing the Guard Frogs close up, I have to know.. .. .. are they really smiling like it appears in the photo?? They have the cutest grins on their faces. HAHAHAHA |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
01:05 AM Post #4145810
| Thankyou and welcome Wuvie, I just had the last cinnamon thingy it was delicious!
Please pop back anytime with your treats! Artists are always hungry around here!
The workspaces are filling up and the galleries are looking great.
We need to stock up in the art and crafts shop, show us your art materials, sketch books,brushes,paints,papers,canvas, and any other interesting eqipment you may have! handmade cards and papers, beads, raffia,fabric collections etc.
Oh dear, someone has forgotten their handbag!
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
08:42 AM Post #4146262
| If no one else claims that handbag I will, was it on one of the lovely chairs? |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
09:02 AM Post #4146325
| Janet, I am impressed with the way you keep up with the posts, how do you have time to do that and all of your lovely art work?
To all of you I know right now that I won't be commenting on every piece of work, please don't be offended if I don't comment on one piece I am sure I will on another of yours.
balvenie None of your glass is redundant to me, I haven't seen your work before. It is lovely. I want a window like that one.
denimangle, What a wonderful gift you made for your friend. The sculpture I am making right now is for a woman who saw my one in eight series and sat for a sculpture as a recovery gift for herself.
The tapestry is hand woven on a frame loom. The piece I posted was my first. I made it in a class I took while living in Norway. The teacher I had insisted that the back look as good as the front so it is exactly the same only in reverse. It is incredibly time consuming and fun. I have a large tapestry loom that I have in storage, but will get it out one of these days. I am planning a new one for my frame loom. Each color is carried along and you go row by row. It truly is by hand, no tools involved. I sold all of the other ones I made. I will have to get the photos of them put into digital form.
If any of you ever travel to Madrid there is a tapestry there that is still producing wall size tapestries for castles on the hand looms they used hundreds of years ago. I must have spent several hours there watching them weave. I will have to dig my travel information out and put it on the book shelve in the cafe for all to see.
dahtzu, blue is usually my favorite color, but I sure do like the green set.
lizards and frogs are perfect for the garden. What a gorgeous place this is.
Time to post this and see how many new posts there are.
None it is hard to believe.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 01, 2007
09:19 AM Post #4146403
| LOL Zen, I think it's time we wake them up. What could we
use for making noise? Pots, pans, we need racket!
Okay, how about we tempt them out of bed?
Brownies are baking as we speak. If that smell doesn't get them
out of bed, we'll run the Hoover! LOL
Not one to show up empty handed, a set of recycled wind chimes
for the garden. An old rake, some old silverware and a bit of
fishing line. Hope you don't mind, this is a re-gift from another thread.
Nothing fancy.
;-) Karen Marie
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
09:21 AM Post #4146407
| Good Morning Pauline,
We are between projects right now. I've enjoyed looking at each of the pieces that have come through these doors so much. I can't help but let the artist know how much I admire them and the time and efforts involved in creating the masterpiece.
The arts have been spread out to several forums. This is one of my most favorite forums in all of Dave's. I'd much rather spend time admiring the work than cleaning house. I've learned so much here in this forum about so many different mediums of art. It's truly an inspirational forum. To have so much beauty in one thread is just wonderful. I've already bookmarked this thread as a favorite and will do so as more cafe threads are created.
So many things go unappreciated these days. Managers only hear the complaints, and rarely the praise for their staff. When someone does something well, it should always be acknowledged. On the rare occasions when hubby takes me out, it drives him bonkers when I always make a point to tell a waitress to please let the chef or cook know how much I enjoy the food I'm served. Even going through a drive thru, I've been known to say, "Thanks for cooking for me!" It always generates a smile from the money taker. I can only hope that they pass along the thanks to the person that actually did the cooking. It doesn't cost me a thing but about 5 seconds of my time. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
09:22 AM Post #4146412
| Karen Marie, I smell those brownies, surly that will wake them up.
What great wind chimes that should help get them too. Re-gifts are perfect.
Pauline |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
09:25 AM Post #4146417
| Janet, The brownies must have gotten you while I was typing. I have never thought of thanking them at the drive thru. Next time I will. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
09:31 AM Post #4146442
| I thought I smelled chocolate as I was typing, but figured it was the "chocolate truffle" candle I was burning. Can't wait for the brownies to come out of the oven. I think it was Bill Cosby who said how good they were for you. Eggs, flour, etc. all part of a healthy diet. And I've even heard that dark chocolate is essential for good health! Now THAT's MY kind of philosophy!
Karen your wind chime is great. Are there swivels on each of the spoons to make them spin? Or do they spin in the wind regardless of having a swivel or not? I received a really nice silverware mobile from last year's College Station round up. I'd planned on making one, and then didn't have to. Are your spoons silver or stainless?
Everyone, please don't worry about whether something has already been seen elsewhere here on Dave's. Many folks are just coming on board Dave's and may not have found the threads with your projects that could possibly be on page 2 or 3 of a forum. And I must say that ALL of the projects I've seen here in this thread should have a repeat performance. :-) The creations you post may be old news to you, but be totally new to others. There's still plenty of space to show case everyone's art so please post away!!!
Is it brownies yet??? Lordy you made me hungry KM!
Janet
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
09:37 AM Post #4146499
| Pauline, watch their faces as you do. It's worth the few seconds that you spend doing it. I've never worked in a drive thru, but it seems like it would be a very thankless job.
There is a really nice little maintenance man at Market Basket where I buy my groceries. I've seen him with brooms and with big floor shiners. When I see him working so hard to make MY store nice, I comment on how good the floors look or just take a moment to let him know how much I appreciate his efforts. Each time I walk into the store, he smiles and tells me good morning, etc. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes in places like that that I know gets taken for granted. He may be the "lowly janitor" on the totem pole of folks there, but I really appreciate that MY store is always clean. I let the managers know how much I appreciate his hard work also. Who knows. It might get him a raise some day.
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cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
November 01, 2007
09:41 AM Post #4146514
| Sooooooooooo many cool things (and people) in this cafe! Everything is just phenomenal!
Gourd, I love your lizard patio and your frogs (MUST PUT LIZARD BACK AND STEP AWAY FROM PATIO)! Sorry, I love geckos and lizards, but I'll try to control myself!
Pupil, if you were talking to me, it is just a little Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks), but it's a cute one. :) |
justmeLisa
Brewers, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 01, 2007
09:49 AM Post #4146544
| hello all,
nice place you have here!
Janet asked that I post this link here. This is not my work, but the work of Kenny Hill. I used to live in Louisiana (from birth 'till last year, 45 years of my life) I always enjoyed going to visit Kenny's work.
once again, this is not my work.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/616953/
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
10:01 AM Post #4146589
| Thank you for the link what beautiful work. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
10:02 AM Post #4146595
| Thanks Lisa. I hope you all will take the time to visit the link that Lisa has posted. I've never seen Kenny's work before and really enjoyed the time I spent on the site. This man really knows how to bring concrete to life! |
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
November 01, 2007
10:05 AM Post #4146603
| Hi, Lisa! Wow, Kenny's work is amazing! |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 01, 2007
10:08 AM Post #4146613
| Hello all,
Oh my gosh, I just received another job offer! I'll have to
run for now, but will be back later today. Please save a
brownie for me!
(dashing off to shower) KM
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
10:15 AM Post #4146632
| Good for you KM!!! While I know we'll all miss your bubbly presence and your scrumptious offerings, we also know that this is a blessing for you and your family. We'll keep you in our prayers that this is a job you'll love! The family will get used to you not being there to cater to their whims. :-)
Putting a brownie on a plate in a zip loc with KAREN MARIE on it |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
10:18 AM Post #4146644
| KM, I don't have the background of your job search but, the best of luck with the offer. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
12:03 PM Post #4146969
| I just want to say Aloha to the folks from the Tropical Gardening Forums!
I'm on my way to the post office to send a treasure on it's way. Here is Diane's Dragonfly flying off to Baton Rouge! 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
12:36 PM Post #4147102
| Hi everyone!
This place is getting busy, It's a full time job to keep up with all the wonderful artworks you are all creating.
I have a lot of work to do so I will just say to Zenpotter, I have put the handbag in lost property, if no-one claims it you can have it!
Thankyou for the pots and pans alarm call! it takes me a long time to get here through cyberspace traffic
.
Welcome to JustmeLisa! and thankyou for bringing in Kenny's work. Call in anytime for a cuppa!
Good luck Wuvie! hope there's some brownies left for you, they are going like hot cakes!
Janet, That Dragonfly is staying in here!!!
I'll be back with the fine tea's and the special all day breakfast in a while! Just leaving some fresh flowers for the tables.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
12:37 PM Post #4147107
| For the crossword table! 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
12:39 PM Post #4147116
| Stargazers for outside! 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
12:39 PM Post #4147117
| Goodmorning everyone,
I have to go back an read all the posts, and look a at all the photos... Whoa, I love those birdhouses.. I could live there..lol.
Yes, the frogs do smile.. I used the dental picks sold at Harbor Freight to do the carving on them and metal files.. I'll make some more next week and take step-by-step photos (DH will be gone for a week) and I'll get to play with portland..
Can you imagine these frogs going in a Flat Rate Box..lol
I'd like to see the look on the postal service person when they lift that box..
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
01:56 PM Post #4147378
| Brought my Chargers blanket for the Football game .. in case it gets a little chilly .. actually, this was for my DS..
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
01:57 PM Post #4147383
| That dragonfly has a great face, the rest of him isn't bad either.
Those flowers are so nice. Especially when ours our all dying.
It is nap time here so I will wander on home and curl up in my comfy bed.
edited to add.
Did you make the blanket?
So who is going to start an new thread?
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
02:01 PM Post #4147406
| While it was quiet I just had a stroll around in the sculpture gallery.
Zenpotter! What a beautiful piece, I'm so inspired with your breast cancer sculpture,I am going to try one like that made with flowers is that ok with you?
I love your garden sculptures! they are just my cup of coffee! How did you make the tall one?
The one with the anemone is crazy, I LOVE it! Thankyou for bringing in your fabulous artworks, more please!!
Oh by the way everyone! All my flowers are REAL unless otherwise stated!
Being served today...
Sunflower tea!
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
02:02 PM Post #4147413
| Yes on the Blanket, one side flannel and the other cotton..
It is taking long to upload.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
02:12 PM Post #4147455
| Thankyou gourd for bringing in your beautiful blanket. I hope it keeps YOU! warm for the football match.
I'll be in the other room watching the better team!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
02:14 PM Post #4147463
| I will start a new thread. I would imagine with all of these photos, this one is getting rather long to load.
I'll be back with a new link here.
Here's the link to part 2. Terri I hope you don't mind that I hung your sign on the front door! http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786200/
Janet
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
05:46 PM Post #4148032
| I'm just leaving a note for Traci,
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
05:54 PM Post #4148061
| Shall I translate?? lol |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
07:02 PM Post #4148221
| its getting a little chilly around I thought id ad a few quilts.
One for all our Texans
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
07:04 PM Post #4148238
| and another for the Red Hat Ladies 
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
07:05 PM Post #4148242
| and one more scrapy denim
OPPS forgot the file
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
07:08 PM Post #4148256
| OK I hit send when I should have hit Browse... :-) 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
07:11 PM Post #4148264
| Those quilts are beautiful Cheryl! They look so pretty and comfortable.
We've started a new thread: The Artisan's FLOWERPOT cafe - Where Minds Meld and Create 2 Here is the link. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786200/ Please continue posting to that thread now. This one is quite long.
Thanks again,
Janet |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
07:14 PM Post #4148268
| Hi denimangle, what a talent you have there! Thanks so much for bringing them in. It's ok to use them on football nights then? |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 01, 2007
07:25 PM Post #4148299
| Denim, do you think you could make an Auburn University quilt. It does get chilly at the stadium at night. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 01, 2007
07:42 PM Post #4148344
| Oh, forgot the note. I am on it. Wish me luck! HaHa. |
PerennialGirl
Winnipeg, MB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2007
02:12 AM Post #4152788
| Wowzers!! Everyone here is soooooo talented! What a fantastic place to come together!!
:) Donna |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2007
06:20 AM Post #4152916
| Be sure to check out the second page of our cafe Donna. The talent is continued there. And you are absolutely right. It IS a fantastic place. We love it!
Janet |
sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 03, 2007
10:43 AM Post #4153461
| Hello all,
There is so much to see and enjoy on this thread it took me awhile to get back to thank everyone for the welcome and kind words. I think I'll just pull up one of terriculture's chairs, on Gourds' stone lizard terrace,and watch the flat frogs play . There are such lovely garden ornament to see from here. Zen has many areas decorated with shells and undersea creature, and UniQue has the skies covered with a jeweled insects. Wuvie and denimangle have added sound with wind chimes and dahtzu colored the garden green and blue.
It's getting late and chilly and balvenies' warm woods and windows being illuminated with the last shafts of light are drawing me inside. Did I miss something? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 03, 2007
10:53 AM Post #4153489
| Hi Sempervirens!
you missed the fact that it is match day!
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sempervirens
Northern, NJ
(Zone 6b)
November 03, 2007
11:37 AM Post #4153641
| terriculture,
How could I have missed match day? There are plenty of quilts and blankets to keep me warm. I can't quite see, something is blocking my view. How odd, there are stacks ands stacks of frogs taking the best seats. Who's winning? Texas or the UK? |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
01:41 PM Post #4153955
| More than that you missed that #2 has started and we are almost ready for #3.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786200/ |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
01:48 PM Post #4153974
| I am on #3 right now! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
01:49 PM Post #4153980
| Have you started it? What is the link? Please put it on #2 I am going to unwatch this thread. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
01:52 PM Post #4153990
| Doing it now. Just a few minutes. |
Connie_W
Austin, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
12:06 AM Post #4166425
| My daughter has her first apartment and first JOB after graduating from college, so I painted a "modern" canvas for the wall over her sofa. She needs "art" so I went to TJ MAXX and bought a damaged canvas for $25. (regularly $200!) and painted over it. It's about 3 feet x 3 feet. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
12:11 AM Post #4166440
| Connie that is really cool and clever to boot! How is the bead making going? We'd love to see some of your beautiful beads. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
12:14 AM Post #4166447
| Connie, I'm glad you decided to join us. Just thought I'd let you know, we are on page 4 and page 5 will be opened soon. You have lots of catching up to do. Just don't want your work to get lost in the shuffle of threads.
Janet |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 07, 2007
12:14 AM Post #4166449
| Hi Connie. This thread has moved a lot faster than expected. We are now on #4.
Here's the link. I will start #5 tonight. Sorry it is so fast paced. Everyone is having a hard time keeping up. Even me, who started it for Terriculture. Folks just went ahead and started new ones which really made it hard to keep up. lol.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/787221/ |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 07, 2007
12:16 AM Post #4166453
| Oh, and Connie, I love the painting. the gold looks perfect with the red. Would you mind bringing it to the new thread for everyone?
Thanks! |
Connie_W
Austin, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
12:24 AM Post #4166470
| I just did...thanks! I re-read the "call for art" and just now realized it was for GARDEN art!! Oops!
But I do think I saw a quilt somewhere on a thread ...like the last one?? haha
Thanks for the welcome! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
12:28 AM Post #4166483
| Actually Connie, it's for ALL types of Art! I put that announcement in several different forums where I thought artistic folks might hang out. The cafe is just a cool place for artists to get together and show off their stuff. We haven't had many paintings yet, which surprises me. I'm glad you posted yours. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 07, 2007
12:46 AM Post #4166544
| OH Connie, it is definitely all art. We even have a poem. That was Terri's idea. Bring all artforms together so people can learn, study and grow. And one thing for sure, QUILTING IS AN ARTFORM!! Now scoot on over where you are ALWAYS welcome!! |
rubyw
Crozet, VA
November 07, 2007
06:18 AM Post #4166821
| Great idea using the TJ Maxx canvas. I will keep that in mind. I began reading this thread a couple of days ago and have enjoyed seeing and hearing about everyone's talent. I don't have any thing in particular that I am in to, but love the idea of trying all sorts of things. When I begin somethings artsy, I will share or if I run across some past work, I will share. Until then, I will just enjoy what you talented folks are doing. Keep up the good work.
Ruby |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 07, 2007
03:58 PM Post #4168372
| Ruby, wow, you keep my kind of hours. We you up or just getting up. I am usually up all night. Didn't know if you knew this, but there are continuing threads 1-5 I think. If you need the link, post back and I will go get it. Please share anything past and present. I can't do anything artsy, but love looking at everything. Hope you enjoy yourself admiring everything as I do! |
Connie_W
Austin, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2007
10:40 PM Post #4169748
| Pupil,
I do realize that quilting is art...I was just saying that I thought the "call" was for garden art and I didn't think paintings or quilts would be displayed in the garden! :-) I was glad to see the quilt because that let me know I wan't the only one showing something different.
I think I can tell from the strong emotion that you are our resident quilter! I LOVE beautiful quilts! My grandmother made them and I used to collect the hand-pieced tops from garage sales. I have 2 that need to be quilted and SOME DAY will get around to it! :-) |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 08, 2007
01:09 AM Post #4170255
| Hi Connie,
Terri's idea was for all art, not just garden, but you have that figured out now.
Strong emotions, dead on. I love art of all kind. Quilter, unfortunately not. I can't sew at all, BUT, I have always wanted to learn and find myself wandering through books on beginner's sewing on the internet. My Grandmother has a sewing machine she is giving to me. I just have to take the idea off the backburner and make it real.
Quilts are one of my favorite items, as many have so much meaning in them. My Grandmother is also passing down to my 3 year old DD a very special quilt. Her mother sewed the squares, my Grandfather's mother put them together and my Grandmother finished it. My mother is going to figure out something to do to add to it, which is wonderful because this is not her mom giving it to me. It is my Father's Mom and they are divorced. It was my Grandmother's idea. I am going to add my own little contribution by stitching their names and relation on it. First I have to figure out how to stitch. lol. So that will be two Great Greats, One Great, One Grand, and me. This will be the most priceless piece of anything I own.
Any suggestions on good books for beginners? |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
November 08, 2007
01:44 AM Post #4170360
| pupilpropogtaterismistpropelator
...or whatever your name is! :-))
I taught stitching, quilting, knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, painting on fabric etc etc etc (I also sold the books) for years and I can say there is nothing better than a very good teacher to show you the ropes and get you excited about the medium. I frankly can't see how you can get a good foundation from a book... ya gotta have practical hands-on experience. I hope you find a good source for your learning experience. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 08, 2007
02:20 AM Post #4170430
| That is the problem. Can't afford a teacher, don't know anyone where I live who sews, so I must resort to books. |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 08, 2007
09:40 AM Post #4170903
| Traci
I started out with the book
" Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! " The Complete Guide To Quiltmaking by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes.
It shows step by step and helped me when I just had a lot of desire with no experience. Later when I knew this was not a passing fancy I took some classes at the local fabric store.
I think the items presented here are garden art and also to decorate "The Cafe" which leaves the choice of items pesented open to just about anything we have created. A quilt to snuggle in while perusing "the shop" seems a perfect addition.
Would love to see pics of your heirloom quilt. I bet its lovely! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2007
09:58 AM Post #4170963
| I do believe the idea that this was for "garden art" was my changing the invitations I sent out in the different forums to include whichever forum I was in. I didn't think about folks thinking it would only be garden art when I did that, so I'll go edit the posts so that doesn't happen again. The whole idea behind my invitations was to get traffic here and with hopes that more folks would post their art, regardless of what kind of art it is. There are so many different forms of art. All are beautiful and all have a place in the cafe. :-)
Janet
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Eufaula
Eatonton, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2007
10:03 AM Post #4170984
| Wheeeeeeeeew! I just got here! I have been stumbling around and browsing for two days! I am so over whelmed you just wouldnt believe! I am only on the first floor and understand there are 4 more to go!
I am in love with so many things and am enjoying the refreshments as I go! All of you artists are just amazing! Such a variety of art and craft ideas! The Cafe is now my home away from home and I just may never leave!
Oh well, I ve said my greeting and now I have a LOT of catching up to do! Thanks so much for the invitation ! E. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2007
10:07 AM Post #4171000
| It's great to see you Eufaula! You'll have to post some of your beautiful art, along with your husband's art too. It's about time you got here! :-)
Janet |
Eufaula
Eatonton, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2007
10:37 AM Post #4171144
| Oh ,there you are!!! Yep , Ive been just thinking on which items to donate to the cafe! Im so busy trying to catch up with all the posts . Ive finally gotten over to level 5 and climbing!
Just tried to get your slide show, My dial up is soooooo sloooooow! Dragons , I just love Dragons! My Grandson is an Eragon finatic and he doesnt even realize that his maama was a Fantasy lover waaaaaaay way back!!!!
OKay , now where would I start looking for a place to add some art work???Should I continue on #5 ?? |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2007
10:39 AM Post #4171149
| Yes, that would be the best place. This thread is getting long to load, even for DSL.
Thanks so much in advance for sharing your beautiful work.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 08, 2007
07:19 PM Post #4173075
| Seeing as this thread had an odd 199 replies, I just had to tidy up and make it 200!
While I'm here (this is like the oscars) I would like to welcome and thank all the above ARTISTS for their contribution to our funny little cyber cafe. Please keep posting your artforms whatever they are! and enjoy all our galleries.
ARTISTS EXHIBITING WORK ON THIS THREAD are...
Unique Treasures
Zenpotter
Maidentheshade (connie)
Sempervirens
Wuvie
Jadajoy
Balvenie
Cranbrook 2
Catcusfan
denimangle
dahtzu
Gourd
JustmeLisa with Kenn's work
Connie W
Special thanks to Traci for all your hard work! (Pupilpropogtr)
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rubyw
Crozet, VA
November 11, 2007
08:42 AM Post #4181448
| Hear, hear. Clap, clap. |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 12, 2007
09:03 PM Post #4186952
| NO WAY! Please remove my name from that list of contributing artists! The only contribution I have to offer is a deep admiration for the exquisite works others have so wonderfully shared! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 12, 2007
09:28 PM Post #4187110
| Ok Zany! 
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rubyw
Crozet, VA
November 17, 2007
03:49 AM Post #4202528
| Join the club, Zany. In fact last weekend I donated a huge amount of craft items that I bought a couple of years back to a group of people who attend day programs at our local mental health clinic. The counselor was thrilled to get them and she sent word that the clients were all excited about the items too.
One of my favorite things to do is shop a Dollar Tree Store. I never leave with less than a forty to sixty dollar ticket. I see things there that have many uses. They have a very small craft section but that is not all that I buy. I don't usually feel too badly for spending a dollar on things to play with.
Some of my past attempts at being crafty include picture frames with mini beads adhered to the sides. Tall glass candles with colored stones glued to them and taking some of the plainer looking children's pocket books and either glueing or sewing on tiny flowers, buttons or beads.
My gardening and working with plants the past three or so years has taken the place of doing much other creative work, so I still have tons of craft items that I will probably never use. I am glad that I saw an ad on our local Freecycle board looking for craft items. I now have a place to donate things as I find them for their use.
I love some of the art that is shown on this thread. You all are sure a talented bunch.
Ruby |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 17, 2007
04:12 AM Post #4202544
| I am an artist with exquisite skill, at least in my dreams, too bad it's not real! In my dreams the flowers I paint with oils look like they grew right out of the soil. The sculptures that I see in my minds eye are sensual pieces that reach toward the sky, they make people laugh, ooh, aah and sigh. And since this fantasy is so far from the truth, just look for me in the make believe booth. |
rubyw
Crozet, VA
November 17, 2007
04:23 AM Post #4202551
| Awwwwww, you are as cute as can be. Such a nut. You make me laugh.
Ruby |
justmeLisa
Brewers, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 17, 2007
11:05 AM Post #4203089
| zany is an artist with words :0)this much I know! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 17, 2007
12:41 PM Post #4203412
| Hello rubyw, we are on thread 10 of this cafe' now, it would be lovely to see some of the crafty things you have made. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 17, 2007
01:07 PM Post #4203487
| Last night, I see, ya'll had fun without me :( |
rubyw
Crozet, VA
November 18, 2007
02:46 AM Post #4205815
| Hi Terri - I will try and remember to get some things together and take a pic to post. Thank you for the invite.
This is a really fun thread to read. You folks are amazing.
Ruby |
curlers
Terlton, OK
November 27, 2007
08:31 AM Post #4234218
| Hello, I'm Sandy, New to this forum, Looks like a great deal of talent here.
These are are few gourd with pine needle weaving my hubby and I do.Only if I could find a source for more needles. If anyone could help out,I'd really would appreciate it. Thanks much Sandy and Paul
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 27, 2007
08:38 AM Post #4234232
| Hi Sandy, That is unbelieveable those are made with pine needles!! Oh, so glad you found us and welcome. Those are amazing and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing them. We are now on the next thread at http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/792328/
You need pine needles!?! I have a yard full of them. Now, how to get them from AL to OK. |
cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
November 27, 2007
08:47 AM Post #4234292
| Sandy, welcome, your gourd baskets are wonderful!!! Do you sell them? You don't happen to have any parks with pines nearby that you could offer to rake a couple of times a year when they drop their needles, do you? |
jadajoy
Newport News, VA
(Zone 7b)
November 27, 2007
08:49 AM Post #4234298
| WOW!
I grew gourds this year and have been wondering what to do with them. I imagined some funny faces painted on till I saw this. This is beyond my imagination and looks like pure majic. How do you do this? I am in awe! |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 27, 2007
09:38 AM Post #4234432
| Sandy, those are far and away more than just amateur hobby. May I be so nosey to ask if this is a family art? I am with the others, do you sell your art? |
Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
November 27, 2007
09:41 AM Post #4234449
| Good Morning! Thought I'd bring in my friend Eileen the Alien from planet Aguafleur. Tee hee.
Have a great day.
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Aguane
Phoenix, AZ
November 27, 2007
09:43 AM Post #4234458
| Sandy and Paul,
Very fine! Very beautiful works of art.
Susie |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 27, 2007
11:00 AM Post #4234833
| Well Sandy, I am not sure if everyone likes your work. lol. What a resounding welcome!! Looks like you really struck a cord.
Aguane, LOOOVE your friend Eileen!! I have heard of this planet, but never saw one of the locals. They are quite breathtaking and colorful! |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 27, 2007
02:04 PM Post #4235562
| Sandy, Your pine needle and gourd work are wonderful. I have seen a few pieces of this type in shops and it is wonderful to know that the craft has not been lost. |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
November 27, 2007
02:09 PM Post #4235582
| Hi Sandty, I love your gourd work. I grow gourds but haven't really started crafting them yet - still building the house and garden. Are you familiar with the work of Don Weeks (I think that's his last name). His work is in a lot of the gourd books and I met him at a gourd festival. Very similar to your work. Uses a lot of pine needles.
If you still need pine needles send me a dmail. I may be able to help.
katiebear |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 27, 2007
06:21 PM Post #4236667
| Sandy I love your gourds. Are they hard to make. Looks like it would be a very long time consuming process that is well worth the time and effort. That, I wish I could do. What TALENT! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 27, 2007
06:30 PM Post #4236697
| So this is where you're all hanging out? !!!! |
curlers
Terlton, OK
November 27, 2007
06:38 PM Post #4236717
| in answer to all the questions...These are the first baskets I have made and I made them for Christmas gifts for my 3 children...I do hope they will appreciate them and the love, time and effort I put into them. I would love to be able to make and sell a lot of them ...Havent a clue as to what to charge for them...I have looked on the enternet and they are very pricey, but it does take a while to make one...As soon as I get some pics taken I will post my crochet christmas ornaments, balls, angels, bells, icicles and more...
I have been on here all day since I found this forum...every one is so nice
I tip my hat to all of you and the wonderful arts and crafts you have...Lot of good ideas from this .. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 27, 2007
09:40 PM Post #4237305
| Don't cha just feeeel the love? |
curlers
Terlton, OK
November 29, 2007
03:46 PM Post #4243632
| Hello again,Here's a basket I did yesterday for my sister in Tx. Now I',m offically out of pine needles,(whaa ) and thanks again for all the compliments.This is going to be just so much fun,seeing all the differents arts you all bring in here. lSandy 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 29, 2007
03:56 PM Post #4243651
| Wow Sandy! that is beautiful. I'd love to do a flower arrangement in your gourd basket.
Thanks for showing us. The beads are a nice, maybe you will think of a way to make the baskets with another material, if you cannot find pine needles. |
curlers
Terlton, OK
November 29, 2007
04:09 PM Post #4243690
| Hey,, Would you all mind ,if I show off some of Paul's oil paintings. Mind you ,he just starting, This is a pawnee head dress,his first painting. 
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Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
November 29, 2007
04:11 PM Post #4243698
| Wow! if that is his first he is going to be amazing when he gets more experience. I have seen people that have been painting for decades that can't do that well. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 29, 2007
04:17 PM Post #4243713
| The talent you two have together is better than any I have seen. Have been buying limited prints by Troy Anderson of Siloam Spring, Ark. for several years.
He is Cherokee and does amazing things. Should you ever decide to part with any of your baskets (high art) or his pictures, just let me know.
Christi |
curlers
Terlton, OK
November 29, 2007
05:07 PM Post #4243868
| here's his first landscape, ya,he's a natural,we have fun cause he's red and green color blind, so he's always asking me for help lol sandy 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 29, 2007
05:19 PM Post #4243913
| grumbling...This is his FIRST painting and it looks like a masterpiece. My first painting was suppose to be a stick figure and he was crooked.
LOL. That is amazing talent. You made the basket in one day???? I have got those pine needles, just need to find the time to gather them. I'll e-mail you when I can. Probably this weekend. Your family is blessed to have such great talent. Have fun with it. Do you do any other art work? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 29, 2007
05:31 PM Post #4243949
| Lovely soft feel to your paintings Paul, please keep painting!! and thanks so much for sharing them with us.
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curlers
Terlton, OK
November 29, 2007
06:55 PM Post #4244194
| Here's a lighthouse 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 29, 2007
07:10 PM Post #4244231
| Like the palm trees, and I wouldn't want to be under that wave!
Lovely colours, especially the sky. Thankyou! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 29, 2007
07:48 PM Post #4244358
| Hi Sandy. That is fantastic as well. Would you mind bringing them to the newest thread on the cafe so others can see them? I think they would be lovely hanging in the lounge area, so people could sit back and relax while dreaming of warm days in the garden. Here is the link http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/792328/
Please keep them coming. |
rubyw
Crozet, VA
December 01, 2007
08:57 AM Post #4249748
| Hi Everyone - Curlers, thank you so much for sharing Pauls paintings and your gourd work. Wow, what great talent. Someone mentioned possibly going to a park and collecting some pine needles there. You might also want to try knocking on the doors at some houses with the pine trees in them and askiing if you could get some. Of course you should have a sample of the work that you are doing with the. pine needles to show the home owner. After they see these baskets they certainly caannot say no to you.
Again, thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Ruby
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 28, 2007
05:25 PM Post #4335589
| Happy holidays everyone . I hope everyone had a great Christmas .
Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Cranbrook Ontario so i thought i would post a few shots that i took . 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 28, 2007
05:29 PM Post #4335599
| picture # 2 
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 28, 2007
05:37 PM Post #4335619
| Picture 3
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cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 28, 2007
05:43 PM Post #4335636
| Oops i can,t forget about mt grandaughter Olivia Marie . lol
She just turned 5 months on the 23 rd 
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Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
December 28, 2007
08:09 PM Post #4336071
| Beatuiful pictures.The last house with the red roof really shows well. But of course the real star of the show is Olivia. |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 28, 2007
08:24 PM Post #4336104
| Have to agree with Zany. what kind of tiny little bird would be able to get inside the tiny little holes? They are beautiful works of art whatever.
Christi |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 29, 2007
11:29 AM Post #4337700
| Thank you Zanymuse and Christi
I get all kinds of different birds but mostly sparrows and swallows in these houses.
It depends on the size of their hole . |
LouC
Desoto, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 29, 2007
11:32 AM Post #4337709
| Did you or your DH make these lovely birdhouses. They are just so unique and very pretty.
Christi |
cranbrook2
cranbrook ont
Canada
December 29, 2007
12:32 PM Post #4337899
| Thank you Christi
I made them all out of reclaimed barn wood.
I used to build houses for about 25 years since the age of 15 .
john |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
December 29, 2007
12:42 PM Post #4337930
| John. thankyou for your Christmas wishes, I hope you had a lovely time too.
Your work is fabulous, I didn't realise you had made them yourself! No wonder they look so proffessional with such great design features. Thankyou for bringing them to the cafe. Olivia Marie looks such a cutie.
Hi to Ruby, LouC and Zany..and everyone!
We are on thread 12 now! Please come and join us!!! we miss you ALL. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
December 29, 2007
07:12 PM Post #4338861
| I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a lot of fun. I made a slide show that also includes many of the decorations around the house. I hope you enjoy watching Christmas, Southeast Texas style. :-)
Janet
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
December 29, 2007
08:00 PM Post #4338985
| Hiya Janet,
Thankyou so much for showing us your family Christmas, it looks like you all had a wonderful day.
I love your Christmas tree, especially the unique family picture decorations, lovely idea.
Happy New Year everyone! Hope you can all make it to the new year's eve party...
We have a new juke box in the cafe, bring a bottle and join the party!... |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
December 29, 2007
08:22 PM Post #4339051
| Hi Terri,
We did have a wonderful time. I found those little cardboard decorations at Goodwill and couldn't think of anything I wanted more on them than photos of my grandbabies. :-) I had asked both of my son in laws to take photos of the "event" so that we could share our Christmas with my father in law who's still in the Nursing Home. I made a CD with most of those photos that he'll be able to watch on his TV. Between both SIL's I had over 400 photos to work with. Each year, we always say that we wish we'd taken more photos. I had very little editing to do on these photos.
The robe that my hubby was "modeling" is what I made him for Christmas. It's made of fleece. I've been wanting to do that for several years. This is the first time I've ever cut out a pattern and done the "whole nine yards" of sewing. I was really proud of it and he loves it and has been wearing it a lot. The fit was really good on him.
The hats that both he and his brother are wearing were made by my oldest daughter from scraps from the same fabric. She made them so that when the "boys" ride on the 4 wheelers when hunting, they don't freeze their ears off. Hubby "tested" it out the day after Christmas and it worked wonderfully. The blanket that Connie was holding up was a quilt that Jennifer made for her. Jen also made each of the kids a fleece blanket.
You also might have noticed that beautiful blue rag rug in my kitchen that Connie made me for Christmas.
Connie and I made Mom one of the wind mirrors and she was delighted with it. I took some photos of it before she headed back to San Antonio but I haven't downloaded them yet. She's not a big fan of wind chimes (*which I was going to give her) but she really liked the wind mirrors.
I'll be looking forward to the New Year's party. Thanks for the invite. :-)
Janet |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
December 29, 2007
08:30 PM Post #4339072
| Thanks again and please make sure Connie gets an invite too!
It's so nice to see all the family enjoying special handmade presents. |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
December 29, 2007
09:01 PM Post #4339149
| Janet, your slide show really captured the feeling of family. Thank you for sharing. I especially liked the robe. Very warm and practical, Made with love and a manly print. What guy could ask for more! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
December 29, 2007
09:12 PM Post #4339185
| Thank you Zany. I had been looking for some woodsy looking camo for quite some time that was also warm. I would have preferred to make it from flannel, but there weren't any good prints at Joann's. One day I was there I found that bolt of fabric. I went to the cutting table and asked the lady how much of this do I need to make a robe. She asked how much the pattern called for. We went over to the patterns and picked out one I thought he'd like. Since that was the only bolt of fabric that had a true camo pattern, and not the usual "army" look, I bought the whole thing (8 yards). The robe took 4 yards to make. I plan on making him some lounging britches also but just ran out of time before Christmas. I had to work on it when he was hunting because he usually shows up for lunch most week days and I am never sure just what time that will be. I knew it would take a while to get it cut out, sewn, etc. I had Jennifer come over to give me instructions because having never sewn before, I was having a devil of a time reading the instructions on the pattern itself. I don't think it would have turned out nearly as nice without her guidance. I'm sure I would have had to rip out a lot of incorrectly sewn seams also. She was also very proud of the robe I'd sewn. As I've shown in other threads, here on Dave's, she sews wonderful outfits for Kaylee that are very professional looking. She sells them on Etsy and eBay after Kaylee wears them a time or two. Most of the outfits that Kaylee was wearing on that show were made by Jennifer. I have no idea where she got "that" from. Must have been from Connie! HAHAHAHA |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
December 29, 2007
10:02 PM Post #4339342
| Ya done good! I used to sew a lot but now I rarely open the sewing cabinet. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
December 30, 2007
04:26 AM Post #4340225
| Well, Janet, if I could get my computer to act right, I am sure I would enjoy this. I CAN DO IT, I DON'T NEED A MAN, I CAN DO IT!!
Hey Cranebrook, glad to see ya back. Now get your Candian keister over to the new thread. Just started # 13 http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/800669/
You too, Janet. Well, Texas keister. New Year, New Times, New Joys. Life is too short not to enjoy!! |
