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Someone at Google enjoys Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Have you noticed the occasional ‘art’ at Google? Pleasant little surprises are tucked about the web (Google is not the only practitioner). Twitter is doing some fun stuff (no, I don’t “twit”). Kitsch in my day was a pink telephone, or pompoms off a lamp. Today it seems to be the fluff found around the web. Good for a smile, sometimes a chuckle.

Valerie

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I’m Back

The recent silence in this corner of the blogosphere (yep, I looked it up. That’s a legitimate word.) is officially over.

At the end of some twists and turns I do believe I have emerged in fantastic liberation! I am having quite a time in understanding and relishing the relief and new-found freedom.

What, you ask, is she babbling about? Special needs children are time consuming, emotionally draining  and wreck havoc. Mine is no longer my anchor.

 

I am free to create. I am back in my studio!
With my new found knitting skills my goal is to blend my knitting with beadwork and polymerclay work…I have some ideas.

I leave you with a question…has anyone sighted a crocus?

 

Valerie

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the Laser!

The laser printer I have found to be the cheapest and the most reliable for the baking parchment is again available cheap. At Buy.com the Samsung CLP-315 is now on sale for $141.99. This model is wireless and the price is about $50 more than the model that is not wireless.
My space is such that wireless is the only way I can manage efficiently.
I happen to use this printer for just about everything. Replacement cartridges are not cheap. The mileage is fantastic. When I do have to dig deep to buy ink, I know I will not have to do so for quite a while.

I have been quite happy with the Samsung CLP-315. I did ‘kill’ one. User abuse. So when these last went on sale in December I purchased another. The cost of the printer with the cartridge set (it comes with a full set of cartridges) just made sense!

Valerie
disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Buy.com or Samsung and do not benefit from this endorsement. (however…should either party wish to contact me and pay my rent or heat…)

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Polymer wins again

I never did mention a recent submission to a Swarovski competition that actually won a prize! I feel especially honored after viewing the winners. And considering the fact the prize is given by Fire Mountain Gems and difficult to duplicate.
The name Trifecta came about with the help of my youngest. There are three hollow balls along with the three parts of the interactive sculpt. The scull, jaw and pedestal are not connected, therefore poseable. Often I’ll find a ball or two in the jaws, or the jaws off the pedestal. It is fun to play with. The textural effect is a nod to lichen.

Valerie

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There is Yarn and there is yarn…

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70 skirts in a day!

I have an interesting job. I am paid by the city. My position is in a private school. My responsibility is to the city. The school benefits from the city placing a practitioner in their facility. Stage set.
The school is in the final weeks of preparation for the year’s musical production (every four years this is produced). The costumes have been cut. The pieces delivered by the parents to the school. Plastic bags everywhere. Yesterday an ancient sewing machine was delivered that has not been used in years. (It was not tested.) No one in the school knows how to sew.
The machine does not work. I took it apart. Cleaned and oiled. Still does not work. OK This morning I brought in my machine and sat and sewed 70+ skirts and started on the vests. Sweat shop.

I finished the shawl!
My first knitted shawl.

I am now working on shawl clasps. Or what used to be called sweater guards. Finding the hardware is difficult, may have to fabricate it myself.

This wears like a cape. Is soft and has a gentle drape. For the security I want a little something to fasten when walking outdoors. I am so very pleased with my first attempt…errors and all.
Valerie

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it’s DONE!

The PayPal buy now button will get you a box of goodies. I have added on a couple of dollars to the Priority Flat Rate to cover the PayPal fees and tax. These are the medium size and are surprising me in the amount they hold.

Please choose dependent on location!

Several readers have contacted me and asked to trade yarn for a box. How very wonderful! This has been my answer;

Over the last two days I have gotten a few offers of yarn for a swap. And I absolutely love the idea.
To be fair, since I kinda put this out as a free-for-all, if anyone wants a box of what I have to offer for the price of shipping, great! If someone is inclined to reciprocate (send me a box of yarn for and I pay the price of shipping) I will be a most happy camper.

Tonight I filled 11 boxes. I don’t seem to have made a dent…



Valerie

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