I have drafted a tutorial, which should be available later today.
Leave me a comment! Let me know what you think!
Hugs,
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Vintage Style Camera Album
Hello Friends!
I spent yesterday working on a mini book that took a life of it's own!
I am really happy with the results!
The majority of the supplies used were Tim Holtz Ideaology trinkets, Grungepaper, Distress Stains, and the decorative paper for the book covers is from his Destinations Stash, it is the backside of the matchbook page.
I have drafted a tutorial, which should be available later today.
Leave me a comment! Let me know what you think!
Hugs,
I have drafted a tutorial, which should be available later today.
Leave me a comment! Let me know what you think!
Hugs,
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Spare Change Drive for Artedar...
Hello Crafty Friends,
This post is not about the latest thing I made, or about a new product, or company, or a funny hotel story. I am afraid this post is far more important than anything I could ever make, it is about a dear friend to many of us, who is going through a really rough time.
I am very proud that I have a dear friend, named Darlene Mariano, who you may know by the name of Artedar. I am fortunate that someone so talented, and caring and loving not only lives 30 minutes from me, but that she chose me to be her good friend.
Darlene is exactly how she appears on YouTube or Ustream, funny, talented, generous, and caring. She has inspired so many of us to try new things in art, and in life, that now it is our turn to help support her.
About 3 weeks ago, Dar's beloved husband, Deogracias (Dickie) , fell ill with some bowel complications, which resulted in two surgeries. As he was recovering from the surgeries, he underwent a lot of swelling and stress, and had a heart attack. The hospital where he was, was not suitable for his care, and he has since been transferred to a local trauma center. His recovery has been up and down since, and in the last few days, his kidneys have become problematic as well.
Our Darlene is by his side each day as he fights for his life. I am sure you can image the stress this brings, and many of us have been left feeling that we want to do something, just unsure of what we can do. We have all been praying, and being positive through facebook messages, and phone calls.Darlene would love it if you can keep up the positive energy, as miracles do happen....a sad fact is support for the family is expensive, and Darlene travels an hour 1/2 one way to the hospital, and has been unable to get much rest.
A group of us thought that donating some pocket change to Darlene to try and ease the expense of the travel, and meals might help.
Give what you can, and I will be certain she receives every dime. Include a message with your donation and I will pass that along as well. I also am collecting handmade cards for Darlene and Dickie, so if you would like to create a card, you may mail it to me to forward to her at the address below.
Every prayer, card or penny you can give means so much.
My Address for the card drive:
Laurel DeViney
307 Kirklin Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
Darlene's Facebook profile to leave a message: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608419446
Donate by selecting the button beow:
Thank you for your care and concerns.
Hugs,
This post is not about the latest thing I made, or about a new product, or company, or a funny hotel story. I am afraid this post is far more important than anything I could ever make, it is about a dear friend to many of us, who is going through a really rough time.
I am very proud that I have a dear friend, named Darlene Mariano, who you may know by the name of Artedar. I am fortunate that someone so talented, and caring and loving not only lives 30 minutes from me, but that she chose me to be her good friend.
Darlene is exactly how she appears on YouTube or Ustream, funny, talented, generous, and caring. She has inspired so many of us to try new things in art, and in life, that now it is our turn to help support her.
About 3 weeks ago, Dar's beloved husband, Deogracias (Dickie) , fell ill with some bowel complications, which resulted in two surgeries. As he was recovering from the surgeries, he underwent a lot of swelling and stress, and had a heart attack. The hospital where he was, was not suitable for his care, and he has since been transferred to a local trauma center. His recovery has been up and down since, and in the last few days, his kidneys have become problematic as well.
Our Darlene is by his side each day as he fights for his life. I am sure you can image the stress this brings, and many of us have been left feeling that we want to do something, just unsure of what we can do. We have all been praying, and being positive through facebook messages, and phone calls.Darlene would love it if you can keep up the positive energy, as miracles do happen....a sad fact is support for the family is expensive, and Darlene travels an hour 1/2 one way to the hospital, and has been unable to get much rest.
A group of us thought that donating some pocket change to Darlene to try and ease the expense of the travel, and meals might help.
Give what you can, and I will be certain she receives every dime. Include a message with your donation and I will pass that along as well. I also am collecting handmade cards for Darlene and Dickie, so if you would like to create a card, you may mail it to me to forward to her at the address below.
Every prayer, card or penny you can give means so much.
My Address for the card drive:
Laurel DeViney
307 Kirklin Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
Darlene's Facebook profile to leave a message: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608419446
Donate by selecting the button beow:
Thank you for your care and concerns.
Hugs,
Friday, August 31, 2012
2012 Ranger Warehouse Sale.....
Hi Crafty friends,
Just wanted to update you on the dates for the Ranger Warehouse Sale this year...it is really early, Saturday 9/15/12 from 9am-2pm. Cash or checks accepted, no credit cards.
Let me address the inquiries about the art Retreat. Last year I hosted an art retreat that incorporated attending the sale in the festivities. Due to the date change , the art retreat will not be held at this time. I am now in the process of choosing dates for a small gathering to take place in October or November...stay tuned.
As far as the sale goes, in years past it has been priced per pound. Last year it was $6/pound. You can find irregular products there, and older retired colors of things in glitters, stickles, ink pads, and all of the Ranger products. I have never had one problem with anything I have ever bought there, I have had to add a little water to the paint dabbers, but that is all.
Last year following the sale, I organized a lunch for attendees primarily from YouTube at the Applebees restaurant across the street from the warehouse. I plan on repeating this , and welcome you to join us for lunch for a meet and greet at around 12:00pm, give or take. Lunch is pay your own check, and I would love to meet all of you.
Following the lunch, I have made it my tradition to head over to Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ. It is a fabulous scrapbook store about 20 minutes drive away. I make it there about once a year following the sale, and it is not to be missed
. So mark your calendar, and plan to be there.....
Here are some links to the formal announcement on Ranger's blog:
http://rangerink.com/rangers-2012-warehouse-sale-is-just-around-the-corner/#more-8170
and here is a link to Scrappers Cove:http://www.scrapperscove.com/
I really hope to see you there!
Hugs,
Just wanted to update you on the dates for the Ranger Warehouse Sale this year...it is really early, Saturday 9/15/12 from 9am-2pm. Cash or checks accepted, no credit cards.
Let me address the inquiries about the art Retreat. Last year I hosted an art retreat that incorporated attending the sale in the festivities. Due to the date change , the art retreat will not be held at this time. I am now in the process of choosing dates for a small gathering to take place in October or November...stay tuned.
As far as the sale goes, in years past it has been priced per pound. Last year it was $6/pound. You can find irregular products there, and older retired colors of things in glitters, stickles, ink pads, and all of the Ranger products. I have never had one problem with anything I have ever bought there, I have had to add a little water to the paint dabbers, but that is all.
Last year following the sale, I organized a lunch for attendees primarily from YouTube at the Applebees restaurant across the street from the warehouse. I plan on repeating this , and welcome you to join us for lunch for a meet and greet at around 12:00pm, give or take. Lunch is pay your own check, and I would love to meet all of you.
Following the lunch, I have made it my tradition to head over to Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ. It is a fabulous scrapbook store about 20 minutes drive away. I make it there about once a year following the sale, and it is not to be missed
. So mark your calendar, and plan to be there.....
Here are some links to the formal announcement on Ranger's blog:
http://rangerink.com/rangers-2012-warehouse-sale-is-just-around-the-corner/#more-8170
and here is a link to Scrappers Cove:http://www.scrapperscove.com/
I really hope to see you there!
Hugs,
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Queen's Ink Tim Holtz classes and girlfriends..
Hello there!
I am just wrapping up almost a full week off from work, and was so grateful to have an actual vacation!
I was even more fortunate to attend a few classes at the Queen's Ink with Tim Holtz. It was a truly wonderful time, good friends, fab store, great classes... more fun than you could imagine.
Here is a picture Tim was nice enough to pose for with me! and....
Here is the whole gang!
Thanks again to all the ladies and Tim and Mario, I really had a great time!
Hugs,
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Life....
So my Summer resolution to keep up my blog and do more art is not going so well. I feel as though I owe some of you an explanation, so here it is.... I really have no excuse, other than I am overwhelmed.
It is season here at the Jersey Shore, and my work keeps me very busy from Memorial Day to Labor Day. So busy in fact, I just can't think once I get home. It has been the hottest Summer on record, that I recall, and the weather is absolutely nuts. Horrible storms with terrible damage, and cranky customers who take things to such levels, I am stunned.
Many of you know, Keith is out of work, and a bit down about it. I think the stress of that is just getting to me, factor in 2 aging parents with health problems, the shoppe at Teaberry, not enough sleep, or inspiration, and you get the picture.
Something had to give, unfortunately my life dictated it was my art this time. All of the above, does not leave me much inspiration either. But I am trying to hang on to the one thing that makes me happy, which is making little things from time to time.
I also appreciate and miss all of you, but found it best to take a break, and try and find the silver lining. Although it has been a bit allusive lately, I am trying to find my way back, one card at a time.
I hope you all are having a happy creative summer, and I hope to join you once again very soon. Thanks for reading, and your friendship and support.
Hugs,
It is season here at the Jersey Shore, and my work keeps me very busy from Memorial Day to Labor Day. So busy in fact, I just can't think once I get home. It has been the hottest Summer on record, that I recall, and the weather is absolutely nuts. Horrible storms with terrible damage, and cranky customers who take things to such levels, I am stunned.
Many of you know, Keith is out of work, and a bit down about it. I think the stress of that is just getting to me, factor in 2 aging parents with health problems, the shoppe at Teaberry, not enough sleep, or inspiration, and you get the picture.
Something had to give, unfortunately my life dictated it was my art this time. All of the above, does not leave me much inspiration either. But I am trying to hang on to the one thing that makes me happy, which is making little things from time to time.
I also appreciate and miss all of you, but found it best to take a break, and try and find the silver lining. Although it has been a bit allusive lately, I am trying to find my way back, one card at a time.
I hope you all are having a happy creative summer, and I hope to join you once again very soon. Thanks for reading, and your friendship and support.
Hugs,
Thursday, July 12, 2012
My life is a reality TV show......
Some days I feel like my life is a reality TV show. I am waiting for the cameras to show up, because things that happen to me just seems unbelievable.
I live in NJ. In this state, we are required to register our cars annually, inspect them every other year, and keep up insurance coverage always. We used to have them inspected annually, but due to state cutbacks they have extended this to every two years. I used to, register my car online every year on my birthday, and then trot on over to the inspection station. This year, since I was already inspected, I somehow forgot to register my car. And that is where our story begins.....
Yesterday, I left work, and drove to the Hotel's bank, and made the night drop deposit and was continuing on my way home. I noticed a police car behind me, so I was extra cautious, obeyed all the traffic laws, and speed limits. I made sure I was not on my cell phone. Imagine my surprise when I was pulled over. I was asked for my License , registration and insurance card, by a young female officer. I dug out my license, handed over the insurance card, and was dumb-founded to find that my registration had expired. The officer asked where I was going, I replied home , some 10 miles away. She told me to sit tight, whilst she ran my information. I complied. Then I notice another cop car has pulled up. Really? 2 cars and officers for me?
I am then informed that I am a hazard to the roadway, and my car will be towed. I ask where are they towing it? Can't they follow me to say the hotel? I am willing to leave it there until this is sorted out. No absolutely not, this is hazardous to other drivers is the reply.
At this stage, the steam is pouring out of my ears, and I am clamping my mouth shut. A hazard? Because I overlooked a fee to the state? Really? I could understand a lack of insurance, or faulty inspection, but those are fine in my case. Within 20 minutes, a huge flat bed appears, and my car is taken. I am then told that the cops are going to make sure I cross the street safely. I cross, and watch as they drive away with my car. The cops the trailer and all. They have left me on the side of the road, by myself, at 7pm at night. No ride to the police station, just flippin left me.
I call home, then realize, if I had forgotten to register my car, I most certainly forgot to register Keith's. No ride there. I call all of our friends, and receive no answer. I then call Mr. Dee the taxi man for our hotel. and he comes to my rescue. Mr Dee is from Haiti. He has a lovely accent, and is a kind and generous man. He explains what will happen to me if it had been insurance and not registration. He also drives me home for free, as I think I had $1.50 in my purse. He is a prince.
As you can imagine, I am beyond pissed off. I am so mad I am out of words. I do however make arrangements to borrow my neighbors car today, to go take care of this crap. The silver lining is, she drives a registered Lexus. So, whilst I am a cavorting criminal, at least I will be driving a cool car.
I ask you, does this law make sense? Take your vehicle for non registration? I think not. But please my friends, if you ever move to NJ, be certain you keep up your paper work or the cops will run your tag, and impound your car. Today's escapade will set me back about $300 and a days work. I also got a $55 summons. In the area where this occurred, there have been recent shootings, robberies, and major problems. The crack Absecon police force is on the job, so we should all feel safe from unregistered driving. Just my luck, I am the example.
I live in NJ. In this state, we are required to register our cars annually, inspect them every other year, and keep up insurance coverage always. We used to have them inspected annually, but due to state cutbacks they have extended this to every two years. I used to, register my car online every year on my birthday, and then trot on over to the inspection station. This year, since I was already inspected, I somehow forgot to register my car. And that is where our story begins.....
Yesterday, I left work, and drove to the Hotel's bank, and made the night drop deposit and was continuing on my way home. I noticed a police car behind me, so I was extra cautious, obeyed all the traffic laws, and speed limits. I made sure I was not on my cell phone. Imagine my surprise when I was pulled over. I was asked for my License , registration and insurance card, by a young female officer. I dug out my license, handed over the insurance card, and was dumb-founded to find that my registration had expired. The officer asked where I was going, I replied home , some 10 miles away. She told me to sit tight, whilst she ran my information. I complied. Then I notice another cop car has pulled up. Really? 2 cars and officers for me?
I am then informed that I am a hazard to the roadway, and my car will be towed. I ask where are they towing it? Can't they follow me to say the hotel? I am willing to leave it there until this is sorted out. No absolutely not, this is hazardous to other drivers is the reply.
At this stage, the steam is pouring out of my ears, and I am clamping my mouth shut. A hazard? Because I overlooked a fee to the state? Really? I could understand a lack of insurance, or faulty inspection, but those are fine in my case. Within 20 minutes, a huge flat bed appears, and my car is taken. I am then told that the cops are going to make sure I cross the street safely. I cross, and watch as they drive away with my car. The cops the trailer and all. They have left me on the side of the road, by myself, at 7pm at night. No ride to the police station, just flippin left me.
I call home, then realize, if I had forgotten to register my car, I most certainly forgot to register Keith's. No ride there. I call all of our friends, and receive no answer. I then call Mr. Dee the taxi man for our hotel. and he comes to my rescue. Mr Dee is from Haiti. He has a lovely accent, and is a kind and generous man. He explains what will happen to me if it had been insurance and not registration. He also drives me home for free, as I think I had $1.50 in my purse. He is a prince.
As you can imagine, I am beyond pissed off. I am so mad I am out of words. I do however make arrangements to borrow my neighbors car today, to go take care of this crap. The silver lining is, she drives a registered Lexus. So, whilst I am a cavorting criminal, at least I will be driving a cool car.
I ask you, does this law make sense? Take your vehicle for non registration? I think not. But please my friends, if you ever move to NJ, be certain you keep up your paper work or the cops will run your tag, and impound your car. Today's escapade will set me back about $300 and a days work. I also got a $55 summons. In the area where this occurred, there have been recent shootings, robberies, and major problems. The crack Absecon police force is on the job, so we should all feel safe from unregistered driving. Just my luck, I am the example.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Update 7/1/12
Hello Friends!
Wondering where I have been? Well, it is our busy season for me at work right now, and I have been there far more than I would like. Add in blistering heat in a non air-conditioned home, a major storm that took out power for days and days, and you get the picture.
We are all fine and well, just muddling through as it were.
I have not "made" anything in about a month. Just very uninspired at the moment. A break from it all seemed in order. I have found when I place stress on myself to do a Ustream show, or create anything, I become frustrated in the process. And it is still something I do for enjoyment, so I do not want to rob myself of that.
I have received a lot of questions regarding the next round of the box swap, and the Ranger Retreat this year. I would like to continue the box swap, but my work is taking over at the moment, so nothing until August. As far as plans for the Ranger Retreat in October, I am working on them. Please watch the blog for details.
I hope everyone is well, and I do miss you all. Hope to see you all soon.
Hugs,
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