Ugh! Sorry everyone. Nothing new to post. I've had a bit of a disaster that I am still cleaning up from. The upstairs toilet overflowed for about 2 1/2 hours a few weeks back. The kitchen, dining room and basement below that are a wreck. Based on preliminary estimates, I'll be under construction for most of the summer.
Kitchen ceiling has to come down, bathroom floor has to come up, dining room floor is a wreck but we think we can refinish rather than replace. The built in curio cabinets in the dining room have to be sanded and refinished - hopefully minimally as it seems just the varnish bubbled up. No electricity in the dining room and the central light in the kitchen does not work either. And of course I have to paint everything. Not how I wanted to spend my summer.
I'm still headed for 4th of July cards - I refuse to let this mess up my 4th of July. Oh! Hey! I was on my bike yesterday riding the Interurban to Port Washington. They built a bike bridge over HWY 45. I'm thinking this is an EXCELLENT place from which to watch fireworks! See you there!
Happy Memorial Day! - AMK
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Published!
Check your local newsstand for the upcoming issue of Just Cards - Inside & Out. Barb Housner will recognize what's on page 95, I made that one just for her last Halloween. Page 103 has Alice's Valentine from 2010. That's Alice, as in Wonderland...
Once again I encourage you all to send your work to magazines that you love. All of them have some kind of editorial calendar on their websites to give you deadlines for different themes. Or, you can do what I do. I save my own copies of each item I make. Then, when I have the time, I type up the recipes. When I have a stack of a dozen or so, I just send them all in and give them permission to use them whenever they see fit. This method keeps the surprises coming for years sometimes. You never know how long they are going to keep your work on file for future issues.
You're not going to pay the mortgage with the proceeds, but it is a thrill to see your stuff in print.
Once again I encourage you all to send your work to magazines that you love. All of them have some kind of editorial calendar on their websites to give you deadlines for different themes. Or, you can do what I do. I save my own copies of each item I make. Then, when I have the time, I type up the recipes. When I have a stack of a dozen or so, I just send them all in and give them permission to use them whenever they see fit. This method keeps the surprises coming for years sometimes. You never know how long they are going to keep your work on file for future issues.
You're not going to pay the mortgage with the proceeds, but it is a thrill to see your stuff in print.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Oooooh! New Paints!
Hey crafters - don't forget about Amazon.com when hunting for craft supplies. Amazon sells everything and can compare prices for you, to boot. When you need to round out your shopping cart so that you get the free shipping, check out their arts and crafts department for just about anything you may have on your wish list. I got this set of acrylic paints for next to nothing from good ol' AZ.
The Faber Castel brush pens came from Create For Less - another great discount site. Just be advised, they sell in BULK. You are not getting just one sheet of paper, you're getting 12 to 25 depending on the item. Weekly sales at an already discounted price are hard to pass up.
I know I've not been posting newly crafted creations - it's only because I've begun the annual cookie book, so it will be a while before I can show and tell anything about that. I'm probably skipping mother's day so if you were holding your breath, let it out. Next up for me will be July 4th! That is not to say I won't post anything until those are done, but that's the next big card event in my near future.
Happy Spring!
The Faber Castel brush pens came from Create For Less - another great discount site. Just be advised, they sell in BULK. You are not getting just one sheet of paper, you're getting 12 to 25 depending on the item. Weekly sales at an already discounted price are hard to pass up.
I know I've not been posting newly crafted creations - it's only because I've begun the annual cookie book, so it will be a while before I can show and tell anything about that. I'm probably skipping mother's day so if you were holding your breath, let it out. Next up for me will be July 4th! That is not to say I won't post anything until those are done, but that's the next big card event in my near future.
Happy Spring!
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