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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
02:19 PM Post #4147478
| http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/784415/ is where we came from. If you haven't seen the cafe, please use the link to do so. There is a wonderful assortment of incredible art on that thread. Many thanks to everyone that has made this so successful. We appreciate your contributions very much. Let's keep them coming folks!
We're looking forward to seeing more of everyone's beautiful art. As you get your treasures from the attic to decorate for the holidays, please remember to take photos to share them with us.
Janet
ps I'm sure Terri won't mind if I use her awesome sign for the thumbnail here.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
02:59 PM Post #4147594
| Welcome to The ARTISANS Flowerpot cafe'
We have a selection of teas, cocktails and yummy cakes!
This cafe is also available to hire for private viewings, functions,and Birthdays!
Daisy cake!
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
03:06 PM Post #4147616
| Dahlia cake! 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
03:08 PM Post #4147621
| Pineapple cocktail! 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
03:12 PM Post #4147625
| Chrysanth tea! 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
03:21 PM Post #4147647
| Keep bringing in all your fabulous artworks everyone, we have loads of space left!
see you all when you next call in! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
03:40 PM Post #4147684
| I had to go pick up my grandbabies after starting the new thread. My daughter is feeling puny this afternoon, so I told her I'd watch the kiddos for a while.
I couldn't help but notice that the crossword was worked in PEN!!! GASP!!! Who ever heard tell of such a thing! I have to change my answers when I work them so many times that I could never work them in pen!
I'm really glad you all liked the dragonfly. He is one of our favorites, for sure.
Here's another dragonfly that we made recently. This one went to Florida to have fun in the sun!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
03:41 PM Post #4147689
| Here's a close up of his face. I've seen plenty of real live dragonflies smiling at me. :-) 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
03:49 PM Post #4147719
| terri, I would be pleased to see the breast cancer theme in flowers. I have one with a butterfly tattoo guess I should make one with a flower.
The tall sculpture is separate pieces with a hole through the center and stacked together on a metal rod. The rod is 10' long with 3' of it cemented in the ground.
So you are a Liverpool supporter. Great blanket. Are those patches for various matches?
Butterfly tattoo. Not wanted to leave out those of us with less than perfect shapes I have made fat, thin, lumpy, short, tall and in between
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
03:59 PM Post #4147738
| Janet, Thank you for posting the close up of the face. It really is great. It makes me smile too. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
04:43 PM Post #4147860
| Hi Janet!
My OH is a crossword freak! so that's his handywork!
Those dragonflies look fab in here, thanks for bringing them in.
Zenpotter, the sculpture gallery is wonderful with the latest editions.
Liverpool Liverpool...LFC!
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
04:46 PM Post #4147867
| You gave me a good chuckle about the teams.. What does OH mean... other husband? I'm learning all the abbreviations lol.. can you tell? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
04:58 PM Post #4147897
| Hi Gourd, have you got any GOURDS?!!!
OH means my other half! here in England.
...hahaha! other husband, that made me laugh!! |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
05:12 PM Post #4147948
| oh, that is really neat, I thought it mean't OHIO..lol, then couldn't find anyone that posted from OHIO..lol so I went with Other Husband.. I laughed so hard my sides hurt, maybe I'll lose weight on this forum..
yes, here are a couple of Chickens... (Gourd Chickens)...
I hope I got the right photo
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
05:14 PM Post #4147963
| here they are completed.. for some reason I knew I would post the wrong photo. 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
06:58 PM Post #4148212
| Pauline, your one in eight series is just incredible! Each time I look I remember what our family went through when Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Within just a few years, 2 of our great aunts also were diagnosed. Both of the old ones are now gone, many years later. Mom is incredibly healthy for 77 years old. I love the one with the butterfly tattoo. Really brings home how young some women are. If I remember right, Mom was in her 40's.
Gourd, I love those chicken gourds. I had a few gourds that I bought from a Goodwill in San Antonio. I never did anything with them though. They are gone now. I always thought they'd make a fine bird butt, just never got a round tuit.
OK Terri, we're gonna have to find some fat free bizzerts. Even just looking at the cakes and brownies, I can feel the pounds landing on my hips. It's a good thing I wear stretch jeans!
Janet |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
November 01, 2007
07:20 PM Post #4148284
| oh gourd!! Your chicks are incredible...such personality, and detail...what a treat!! sue |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
07:24 PM Post #4148296
| weedsgalore! something for you!
A dandilion hand tie
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
09:05 PM Post #4148662
| The gourds are fun. That will be just great to have around for our morning coffee.
Janet, I was 47 when I had my double mastectomy. My children were 7 and 8. We lived in Tunisia North Africa. My husband couldn't leave his job for the length of time I had to be gone so I came to MN to stay with my sister and her husband. What a horrible time it was, fortunately DS and her Dh are wonderful people and were there for me the whole time. My grandmother died from Brest Cancer my mother, her sister and two of my cousins have had it as well. My sister is so very careful. My children are adopted so my DD doesn't have the hereditary factor as far as we know. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
09:18 PM Post #4148716
| It's wonderful that you have traveled so much. Were you all in the military? My Dad was in the Air Force and spent several tours in the Philipines and Japan. We never went with him though. That was hard on us. When Mom was diagnosed, he'd been retired from the military for only about 2 years. The military hospital took very good care of her and she still has good doctors through the base. |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
November 01, 2007
09:49 PM Post #4148845
| Thanks terri!! Now that we don't have dandelions in Fla. i get to see some...find me some flowering ones...i have always loved the flowers & the seed heads to blow away!! Some think these are weeds...my grandfather would make wine with them! sue |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
09:52 PM Post #4148857
| terriculture,
Sure fell free to use them for football ...
Gourd
Your Chickens are a delight
UniQue I love the dragonfly
heres another suncatcher to spice up the garden
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
November 01, 2007
10:00 PM Post #4148882
| How in the world is a person supposed to keep up with all these posts!
Wow what neat things to see. I love your gourd chickens, Gourd!!
Flower arrangements are awesome Terri and so unique! Are those flowers all blooming in your garden that you use?
Zen the sculptures are fabulous and meaningful too. I love the butterfly tattoo too. And the seashell planters... Very cool. I've always had a thing for pottery. I took a class and even had a pottery wheel I'd bought at an auction but no kiln. Kinda useless without one. (Maybe we need to add to our list of necessary tools too, Janet. :) ) 30 years ago I thought pottery sinks would be neat to make. Now I see very snazzy ones in the kitchen and bath magazines.Even in Lowes and Home Depot.
KM...I finished the rug this evening. I can't tell you how many times I said in my mind (and even out loud to myself) several times during the process that I would NOT do this again. But I was determined to finish it. Was nearly excited to continue last night but had company unexpectedly. Earlier today after my bank run I sneaked in the Goodwill.This was before I finished the rug. There was a set of King size bright red sheets. My kitchen is red and black and I had them in my hand and put them back. So this evening when I got close to the end I felt like I do when reading a good book getting close to the end not wanting it to be over. I kept checking how many more scallops to "the end" there were and it was making me anxious. Not to see what it was going to look like finished but because I knew it would be over. :( So now I regret putting those red sheets back! Must mean I will be making another one. I will have to make time to go back tomorrow and hope they are still there. I'm pretty sure they'll be there, they were pretty bold sheets. Surely no one else will want them. LOL
I did do all that was in the second pic since the previous post pic pupil. I stayed up till nearly one a.m. both evenings. "Just one more row. Just one more row. OK ...just ONE more row. "
Here it is finished.
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
November 01, 2007
10:01 PM Post #4148885
| I forgot and hit send too soon. Sorry. 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
10:04 PM Post #4148898
| oh Maid, that is beautiful. did you say sheets, you made that out of sheets?.. I crochet, oh my lord, I see my next project for the winter..
edited to add: Great art everyone, and thank you for the chicken compliments. I got so excited with the rug, that I also hit send too quickly.
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
November 01, 2007
10:08 PM Post #4148910
| Yes gourd. My daughter switched from a king to a queen so I had a couple sets I was going to give back to Goodwill. She'd only used the fitted anyway and the flats were gently used when I got them. I decided to rip those up. Fortunately they all looked good together. The only one I didn't have was the blue. I got that after I started at Goodwill on Tuesday. |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
10:42 PM Post #4149016
| The scalloped edging is such a nice touch. How big is the rug?
Both Dh and I worked in international schools teaching the children of business people and embassy staff. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
10:48 PM Post #4149032
| Connie the rug turned out beautiful! You really did a jam up job on it. Have you decided where it will go? I think it should be in your bedroom, like we talked about, instead of in that hallway, so there's less traffic on it. The colors would be perfect in there.
I am planning on getting some ice (for the weekend trip to the Renissiance Festival) tomorrow so I'll check Goodwill in the morning. I was going to go by GW to see if I can find a "civilian" backpack since all of ours are camo/hunting style. I have my filled Get Outta Goodwill Free card that I'm itching to spend! I'll look for the sheets while I'm there. If you don't have any cars to tint in the morning, call me and we'll go together.
Cheryl, I love that sun catcher. I've got a collection of small stained glass pieces that I used on my Christmas tree last year. They are all packed now, though I didn't intend for them to go into the attic. I can't wait to get them down and I think this year, I'm going to hang them on the window trim instead of on the tree. I have some lights that are on a flower garland that run across a 6 X 12 set of double windows. Hopefully I can hang them up there without having to put any holes into the trim work. There is such a variety of things that they'd be good all year long. There must be 20 of them in that box. Each one was found throughout last year at a thrift store or garage sale for about 50 cents a piece.
I've always loved stained glass. I even went so far as to make a beautiful round pegasus stained glass. Connie taught me how to do it. That was when Jennifer was a baby. She's now 25. It took Connie and I at least 6 weeks of working on it on the weekends all day long to complete the project. I really enjoyed the work and when it was finished I was so proud of it.
Some time in the first year I had it, we moved. A friend was helping us to move and he set a whole stack of magazines on top of the piece. One piece of his body cracked. I was just sick over it.
When we moved to this house we're in now, I put it in the bathroom window. I knew the crack was there, but it really wasn't that noticeable because the glass was bullseye white and it was kind of mottley. One day, we were having a crawfish boil in the back yard. The windows were opened in the house. I heard this tremendous crash. I ran into the house. I found the whole thing in a bajillion pieces on my bathroom floor. I swore then I'd never go to that much trouble again.
Nowadays, I just admire the work that others have done, knowing how much time and effort goes into the creations. Thank you for sharing the sun catcher. I just love those peppers! :-)
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2007
10:50 PM Post #4149035
| That is so cool Pauline. Do you know many languages then? I don't think I'd be able to keep them straight in my head. I have a hard enough time with plain ol' English! HAHAHAHA |
maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
November 01, 2007
11:15 PM Post #4149110
| Thanks gourd for the compliment and you too Janet. I noticed something this evening. The other rag rug I have that we found at the thrift store is made differently. It has much less stitches and I love that one. Gourd if you do crochet can you see how this one was done by looking at it and tell me what kind of stitches it is. It sure looks like a WHOLE lot less work. Is it double crocheted? 
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
11:21 PM Post #4149126
| WEEDSGALORE!
I found a seedhead for you! now I'm looking for a flower!
Why don't you have dandilions? 
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maidentheshade
Beaumont, TX
November 01, 2007
11:23 PM Post #4149130
| Yes it's in my bedroom Janet. I miss looking at it like I could if it were in the newly refinished hallway but I know it will not get dirty in my bedroom like it would there with so much traffic.I stopped where it is because I knew it could be thrown in the washer the size it is. It's 38" X 34" I can the pink one and I definitely NEED to. I didn't post a close up because it looked dirty in the picture :) |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 01, 2007
11:28 PM Post #4149137
| I'm still looking for the dandilion flower, but in the mean time weeds galore! 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 01, 2007
11:35 PM Post #4149157
| Hi,
It does look like it is double crochet. It will go alot faster too. You are right about making the stitches loose on these, otherwise they are so tight that you can't get the needle in.. I've made some rugs with what almost looks like a thick rope and used a big plastic blue needle. Now with our dogs, nothing goes on the floors. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 02, 2007
12:59 AM Post #4149301
| denimangle, that sun catcher is lovely! perfect for the garden.
Thanks for bringing Gourds Gourd., got any more?
And the sisters, what can I say, your talents are endless! I don't know how you work so quickly on projects.
Thanks everyone for all your work today! and Connie, most of the flowers I use come from the supermarket, if they are from MY garden I'll be telling you that, don't worry. hhahaahhaa! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
08:10 AM Post #4149656
| terri,Now tell us do you sell them and where? Not that I am going to hop on a airplane to come buy one.
Now I find myself wanted to do more kinds of work. This cafe is going to keep me so busy I won't have time to stop by for a cuppa.
Janet, each time we moved I learned enough language to get by, we taught in English. Then I lost the one when we moved on. Now I have only one language English. The one I had learned with a bit of proficiency was German. Now I can't even understand much less speak it.
The stained glass is beautiful, my parents did that and I know how much work it can be. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
04:44 PM Post #4151219
| UNI,
Id be sick if a glass smacked the floor ..Did you have it hanging ?
or just sitting on the window ledge?
oh & heres another stepping stone for the garden
Cheryl
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
04:49 PM Post #4151239
| Ya know I'm a WAYBIGO Texas size fan of that one!!!
It was sitting in the window, not hanging. It was my fault. That's what made me so sick about it. I just didn't want to ever leave it lying flat again for some idiot to put something on top of it. I should have known better. :-(
Where is Oakwood? I don't think I've ever heard of it. Of course, Texas IS rather big! HAHAHAHA
Edited to add: I'm over there in that last section of red to the right. :-)
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 02, 2007
04:58 PM Post #4151266
| Hi Guys!
I'm just bringing in a healthier , more balanced? option for the menu!
Autumn platter.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
05:00 PM Post #4151276
| Very pretty Terri. Looks very healthy! How are things on your side of the pond today? |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
November 02, 2007
05:56 PM Post #4151448
| Thanks Terri! Love the fuzzy seedhead...yup that is how i remembered them! Every now and then a dandelion pops up, but i don't think they like the heat here! is that a rabbit's hole, or a fox hole, badger? I give up...if it were here, it would be an armadillo hole! lol...(I am a big Beatrix Potter fan, by the way!)...sue ps Deni..awesome stepping stone...so perfect! |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:00 PM Post #4151462
| UniQ
Oakwood is just where our mail comes from .. im in a tiny place called Butler
No postoffice .. only one gas station/store/hamburger joint/coffee shop/bait shop.
Not ever a sign telling you where you are ...lol
But its about 25+ miles west of Palestine & 15 miles east of Fairfield on Hwy 84 ...
about 3 hours from Houston up I 45
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:04 PM Post #4151470
| Thanks Weeds,
heres another one Vietnam ribbon
for Texas Vets...
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:06 PM Post #4151474
| and just because im still sitting here ill post one more ..lol 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:08 PM Post #4151481
| So, you're up there in the white section then??? HAHAHAHA
Don't know if you saw my edit to the post since it was at the same time you posted this message.
I'm over there in that last section of red to the right. :-)
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:09 PM Post #4151485
| You've done a wonderful job on all of these. Do you have them in your garden? Or are they inside the house. They are so pretty and clean! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
06:15 PM Post #4151502
| When you step on them what keeps the glass from breaking? They are nice even if I am not from Texas.
I broke two bowls that I had planned on bringing to the coffee shop. It is a long story, but the end of a very frustrating set of events. They were really pretty and now they are gone. Sigh... |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:16 PM Post #4151507
| Aaaawww Pauline... I hate to hear about your broken bowls. Did you get photos before they broke? |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
06:20 PM Post #4151519
| No. I had picked them up and was putting them down on the kitchen table when they got away from me and smash. The beginning of the series of events was when the doctor nicked a bone while putting an injection in my knee for arthritis. |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 02, 2007
06:26 PM Post #4151539
| Janet, I've been working in the craftworkshop today, will show you what I made later!
denimangle, I love those stepping stones for our garden, thankyou!
Weedsgalore, I 'm leaving this arrangement in the Beatrix garden we have here! enjoy and I'm sure Peter will be along soon!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
06:36 PM Post #4151570
| Oh Man! That hurt to read about. I can only imagine how much pain you were in. I remember Grandma had to get Cortizone shots in her knees for her arthritis many many years ago. She always dreaded to get them. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
07:46 PM Post #4151814
| UniQ, We are still under construction around here so no garden ..
They are still sitting on the table in the carport ... thats why they are so clean ...lol
I was in Houston for 35+ years .. & Hubby did a job over your way in the salt domes...know just where you are :-)
moved up here to get out of the ratrace ...
ZEN,
I feel for you I had a few of them in my elbow..
Cheryl
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imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
November 02, 2007
08:04 PM Post #4151896
| Ya know, this cafe is so busy that it's a challenge to even keep up with all the goins' ons!! |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
08:38 PM Post #4152014
| That it is. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 02, 2007
08:42 PM Post #4152025
| Can't keep up but wanted to pop in with dinner. I'm sorry, tonight it
is but chicken noodle soup. Catching a cold, eyes hurt, nose hurts
from all the tissues, feeling down.
Raspberry sherbet, too. |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
08:50 PM Post #4152071
| Good Evening everyone, nice soup there Wuvie.
Was looking for more gourds to bring and found these Forest Faces, we can hang them on the walls to keep watch over the place.
I love the stained glass and hope to ONE day be able to try my hand at that. You all are so talented, it is so amazing to me.. I love it here.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 02, 2007
08:57 PM Post #4152091
| Hi Gourd!
From one gourd lover to another, howdy!
KM |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 02, 2007
08:58 PM Post #4152096
| Forgot to tell Wuvie not to get sick and take care... soup is good.
Leaves for the walkway to the cafe.
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 02, 2007
09:01 PM Post #4152104
| get well soon Wuvie!
Gourd, those forest faces are cool!
looking for Gourds I found these, RoseGourds!
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 02, 2007
09:51 PM Post #4152258
| Doggoneit. It's my turn to get in the tub, so I don't have but a minute to comment here.
1st- Wuvvie, I hope you're feeling better very soon. Colds are no fun at all when you're the Mom.
2nd - Gourd, I love the uniqueness of each of the tree faces. I've only seen them a few times around here and they were outrageously expensive. If you're not selling them, you oughta be! The leaves are very cool. Do you have any close up shots of them? You know us nosy folks wanna see details!!!
3rd - Terri, the rose gourds are adorable. I love the grass around them too.
4th - Cheryl you couldn't pay me enough to live in Houston. One word says it all... DRIVING! Yikes!!!
I am going to the Renissance Festival tomorrow. I am taking 2 cameras. I will bring back plenty of photos to share with everyone of the coolness of the place. I've been twice in the past 15 years, both times with kids instead of hubby. This time I'm gonna be KIDleeeeeeeeeeeeeesssss!!!
Y'all hold the fort down. I'll turn my hat around and y'all will think I'm on my way back! HAHAHAHA
Hugs all around,
Janet |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 02, 2007
10:45 PM Post #4152421
| Wuvie, so sorry you are sick.. hope you will soon be as good as new. BTW...so good to still have you with us.
Janet, could you use more garden creatures? Frog, Turtle, Dragon Fly?
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terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 02, 2007
11:12 PM Post #4152472
| ummm What's Wuvie's favourite flower, any ideas? |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 03, 2007
12:44 AM Post #4152689
| Gourd dear,those leaves are staying, definately!
I made you breakfast, fried gourd eggs.
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2007
06:19 AM Post #4152914
| Faye, I don't think you can ever have too much garden art! :-) All is welcome!
Time to get on the road!
Janet |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
08:54 AM Post #4153132
| Wuvie, are you doing any better today? I sure hope so.
Gourd, thank you for adding the Forest Faces they such a nice feature for the cafe. Plus the lovely leaves, yes do show us a close up. You have been very busy.
terri, lovely rose and egg gourds. You have such talent arranging flowers. It is great to get all of the fresh one for cafe.
Janet, Without the kids, sounds good. I can't wait to see the photos and from two cameras at that.
Time for me to add something new. How about this guy. 
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
08:55 AM Post #4153137
| Let me put in a Spirit House as well. 
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cactusfan
Webster, NY
(Zone 6a)
November 03, 2007
09:10 AM Post #4153161
| I must have missed the post that WUVIE was sick - sorry to hear that! Hope you're feeling better soon, KM. By the way, how's the job hunt going? |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2007
10:23 AM Post #4153391
| You all are the sweetest! This is so nice, waking up
to a room full of folks who care enough to ask!
(((HUGS TO ALL)))
Janet, if I felt good, I would love to go to the Renaissance festival! Years
ago hubby and I went on a regular basis in full costume. What a great time!
Zen, the spirit house, I love it! It wants to live in my garden! ;-)
Terri, the rose gourds are so precious. What a great idea, I may borrow
that one to use up some gourds that have been laying around for a while.
Dahtzu, how nice to find you here! Isn't this forum great?
Gourd, I somehow overlooked your gourd chickens, and I have to say,
those are just fabulous! Do you sell your wares?
Dandelion wine? If it works on the sniffles, I'll sure take some! :-)
Cactus, thanks for asking about me. You're too sweet. In brief, not so well
on the job front. I think I've developed the reputation of a sucker. "Oh, Karen's
easy, she'll do anything, last minute, let's call her!"
Yesterday's experience: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786582/
All this complaining on my part leads me to think it's time to get happy. Maybe
I'll clean house today and work on a mirrored bowling ball for the Cafe. It has
been sitting around waiting, and now is the time to get busy. Maybe sniffing
some glue will help my oncoming cold. LOL.
There is no pink and green, the mirrors are just reflecting. Still
a lot of work to do on it, I promise to try.
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imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2007
10:47 AM Post #4153472
| KM, glue-sniffing and chicken soup may turn out to be the miracle combo! I'm so glad you're going to work on that ball some more. I'm anxious to see what you're going to do with it, because I thought the last time I saw it that it's gorgeous just the way it is!!
Since zen's undoubtedly lovely bowls (sadly) didn't make it to the cafe, I'll contribute a salad bowl:
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zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
10:49 AM Post #4153478
| That was a great rant. You should share it will the person that hooked you up with that job.
That is the kind of thing I should do with the bowling ball I have sitting around waiting for me to do something with it. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2007
10:49 AM Post #4153479
| and a platter: 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
12:54 PM Post #4153858
| Very nice items in our cafe.
No, I haven't sold anything... the chickens went to Brugie in IA and mostly am a Jack of all Trades and Master of None, I thought about selling but don't know how to get started.
We moved from CA to NM and had to start over with the yard, so this time I started making things for our yard, starting with the rockwalls, it's taken awhile. The outside wall to our cafe. It seems like it took forever to build. I didn't build them, just did the design. 
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
12:58 PM Post #4153870
| P.S. that bowling ball is to something.. I love it.
We can have a little lunch here.. soon. Watch your step, it has a small one there, you can see the frogs on the wall watching. They are waiting for us to have some tea. Area still under construction though.
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
01:01 PM Post #4153877
| What is that beautiful bowl made out of? Just fabulous.
That spirit house looks great in the cafe. I like it.
I like your Gourdiculture, Terri.. really neat idea. |
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
01:24 PM Post #4153920
| Zen, that's my kind of guy there.. I luv it. Did you make that? WOW |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
01:48 PM Post #4153972
| Yes, I made him after the Easter Island sculptures.
The spirits like to have a gift or two now and then, flowers, food and incense. They will watch over our cafe and keep us and it happy, healthy and safe.
ima, that cobalt platter is gorgeous. |
weedsgalore
Tampa, FL
November 03, 2007
01:49 PM Post #4153978
| Hi all, Tried to find something i made that i haven't posted before, to contribute to the cafe...ie all my mosaic shardware thingies, and costume jewelry mirrors, etc. this is one of those "ceramic" paint your own things, not something i threw on a wheel...(head hung in shame). but i did this freehand and had fun doing this whimsical sunface, and use it all the time for serving and cooking...it always makes me smile! Has a somewhat African look to the features for some reason?! I would be very sad if i broke this...(so sorry Zen!) It is used almost daily! I would rather decorate than work on the wheel...i had one and i sold it years ago, to continue hand building things, that are somewhere around this house?! lol...sue 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
01:50 PM Post #4153986
| Hi all,
Sorry I have been MIA and neglecting to keep the cafe in ship shape. I will make sure to be around to keep things running for Terri. The fall is a hard time with all the plant moving. I will start the third thread for the lovely cafe as it looks like it is needed with all the photos. Be right Back. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2007
02:06 PM Post #4154025
| Weeds, that is SO CUTE! I've been wanting to do a sculpted sun-face for a while. Saved lots of graphics---have had no nerve. Maybe today... Wish me luck and save me a seat tonight!!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
02:22 PM Post #4154050
| Please join me to at our new location. Please keep the great ideas coming.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/pf.php |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2007
07:26 PM Post #4154813
| pupil,
your link doesn't go to the new location.. someone please point me to the new thread
Im lost here been working all day and Know im way behind ...
Karen sorry you not feeling well ..the Crud seems to be going around ..
Get well
Cheryl |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
07:28 PM Post #4154820
| It took me awhile to find it. Here it is.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786729/ |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
09:15 PM Post #4155135
| Wuvie your mirror ball is beautiful. How did you get matching pieces? |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2007
09:21 AM Post #4156179
| Gourd, Like your leaves, good job. Also like the rock structure they are leading to.
Faye |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 04, 2007
11:34 AM Post #4156619
| Hello Daht, many thanks!
The pieces of mirror were from one big mirror, just snipped
and clipped into similar shapes and sizes for some, then random
cuts for others. They pieces are not straight, nor perfect. Just
whatever pops into my head and comes out on the cut goes onto
the ball.
For some reason, I especially love watching 'MATILDA' on VCR
tape while working on the ball. Maybe I'll pop her in today. :-)
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2007
03:50 PM Post #4157222
| I second the Mirror ball, Wuvie. Yours are some of my favorites. Well, my fav's period. I love the idea of them, gazing ball that doesn't break and can be decorated much more prettily. Is that correct grammer? Oh, well. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 04, 2007
03:59 PM Post #4157242
| Prettily works for me! :-)
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2007
04:29 PM Post #4157307
| I like it too. I think I will use it more often. I love reading through your threads on TTT. I can't do any of it, but it is still wonderful! |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 04, 2007
04:34 PM Post #4157316
| Aw, but sure you can! A lot of what we do is simply a matter of gluing,
bending, sticking, etc.
Very fun, very easy stuff. Nothing intimidating at all. :-) |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2007
04:39 PM Post #4157332
| Lots of equipment though. Wuvie, I can't draw a stick person, unless it is a crooked old man. lol |
zenpotter
Minneapolis, MN
(Zone 4b)
November 04, 2007
05:48 PM Post #4157522
| Hey folks go to #3 you are missing a lot.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786729/ |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2007
05:58 PM Post #4157551
| Hey Zen, I was just carrying on a conversation. I have crossed to "the other side". Left you a good cup of coffee there. Hope you enjoy!! |
terriculture
london England
United Kingdom
November 08, 2007
08:42 PM Post #4173362
| Thankyou to all the ARTIST'S who have exhibited and contributed to our cafe'
ARTIST'S on this thread are...
Unique Treasures
Zenpotter
Gourd
Weedsgalore
denimangle
Maidenthemantle (Connie)
imapigeion
Wuvie
dahtzu
With SPECIAL thanks to Traci (Pupilpropgtr) |
