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>gameboards

> Here are some gameboards I’ve been working on. They are big – 24 x 24 – and come with nice, wooden checkers in a drawstring bag. They hang on the wall when you’re not having fun with them and are $150.00 each.

>this is why a painting-a-day will be hard for me

> Okay. I think I’m finished with this one and ready to move on. There are still some things…………I need to quit looking at it! I think these will make a nice, little snack right about now. Out of sight, out of mind.

>mandarins

> Oh, my goodness. What was I thinking choosing this busy background? Not a good idea for what is supposed to be a quick painting. By the time I got to the mandarins, I was ready to be done. But, they looked so pretty on this tea towel. And pretty always wins. Tomorrow’s painting will [...]

>paintings

> I didn’t think I would post these paintings – I am still at the beginning of this art journey. I am so happy to be on the path with Roxanne who is at the same place in life regarding art. We’ve both been busy at our art “jobs,” but have been yearning to explore [...]

>happy valentine’s day

> I am having the time of my life just painting/playing/creating whatever strikes my fancy in my little studio. What a joy and a blessing it has been this winter to be tucked in there with the heaters turned up full blast and my sunny windows looking out onto my little world. You’d think I’d [...]

By Mary on 2009-01-26

> Don’t these roses look beautiful behind the seeded glass? I usually take pictures with the idea that I will paint a picture from them, but this one will be best as a photo. It would take a better artist than me to paint this glass. Happy Tuesday to you and Happy Birthday to my [...]

>photo finish

> I hope that everyone’s Christmas was merry that you are looking forward to a happy New Year. May you be blessed with all good things.

>tagged

> I’ve been tagged by Flower for this game. Your supposed to do the following: 1. Open the 4th picture on your computer. 2. Post it on your blog. 3. Explain the picture. 4. Tag 4 others to do the same. These are some of my best friends, Trudy, Beverly, Marion and JoCarol. The picture [...]

>ho ho ho

> This ornament was my husband’s when he was little. His mom gave all of his ornaments to us a few years ago. Between the two of us, we could decorate a whole tree with similar looking elves and Santas. They are so cute and bring back memories of fresh Christmas trees with big colored [...]

>i can’t believe it’s december

> I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are you ready for Christmas? The two holidays seem awfully crowded together this year. Hardly time to linger at the table over the turkey. Oh, well, it’s all fun and festive. Enjoy your shopping, cooking, Christmas music, wrapping, the Reason…all the goings on of the season. Happy [...]

>be thankful

> Even in the midst of uncertainty and a dismal outlook, God is sovereign. “He has a plan, He is working that plan, and He is in control from start to finish. ” – Chuck Swindoll Have a happy, joy-filled, blessed Thanksgiving! Give thanks! (and turn off the news

>18,000 words

> If a picture is worth a thousand words, then here are 18,000 for you. David and I took this trip to Maine to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Here is a glimpse into our perfect week… The view of the harbor from our pretty cottage. The Thompson House in Stonington, Maine. It belongs to my [...]