tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16811169373955402382024-03-13T10:58:15.903-04:00happy day studioart by kelly rowek.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-37336709928071954282011-09-11T17:18:00.002-04:002011-09-11T19:26:42.534-04:00Ten Years Ago<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214417332921874'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqYepab1bCgb5KbJaGUSVnu8QwvpVoyyCGe0JBB63yHHuBgxUvuOIrsM_0mEvSt1ZLN_ZtTrymlJE_chnsOvhewWnIS232aTcXvnDPNfZm9VYT4HS5gSv5n5cBM-SkcW035utwnufDiA/s288/11.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='203' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214423938934146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqyDNgPnq6381r3B_LY2a3u5FWNO2Wp1n2yhc7MtXN4-GUob0q9siKq670WJ256P9eQgdWJ1maruJKiRuoMMKdusIDwKM3LoSTr_762tylg09zOlTqSspvUwvv_V_88ZOKR9hJpIeV1o/s288/10.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />
<b>9.10.01</b> I remember driving in my car. Blue sky. Sun shining. Radio blaring. My arm dancing outside the car window, feeling the cool breeze. I remember smiling and thinking, " This is such a beautiful day!"
<b>9.11.01</b>
My then boyfriend and I were fast asleep when I received a phonecall from my mom. "Turn on the tv," she said. Lazily I turned it on, but couldn't understand what I was seeing. It was a news report with a split-screen image labeled "New York" and "Washington, D.C." Things were smoking and on fire. I thought I was witnessing the end of the world. I thought Boston would be next. I suppose it was - in a way - the end of the world as we all knew it to be. I woke my boyfriend up and we sat huddled together on the edge of the bed, clutching one another in fear and confusion. I remember seeing the towers fall, but not making any sense of the images. The news reporters were slow to explain what we were seeing... I think they were stunned too. "What is happening!?!" I kept saying, but there were no answers that I wanted to hear.
<b>9.12.01 and the days that followed</b>: <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214425239819746'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaBg5MK5tSKCylxPiA1CGdu6WXYH6veDyv26bUOqBMj9b88lEp9OP-slxBdvYGEaubzwObY5cwYypWCecjIxCWo4L7K2urjG3MKAXdXY6wsoTwYrqBaHG4LgOtUxhK93EYZ9mkCeAY0c/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The silence in the skies was deafening, marked only by the occasional military jet circling overhead. This was real and happening to us all. Flags were everywhere, on cars, trucks, and homes. Some of my roommates didn't want to talk about it anymore, some couldn't stop talking about it. None of us knew how we were supposed to deal. We just kind of went on living. I went to a mall to be near people, but the few who were there were walking around like zombies. I guess we all wanted to feel a little normal, but everyone knew it wasn't working. I kept a votive candle on the front steps, in a jar. There wasn't much more I could do.
<b>4.21.03</b>
<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214430243388850'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZde36wYe3gR_tvXcWBMM4C3zxeieOftcri7jF1nXrySFLfxyEp1irsp5VehhdOSHcmHG4XkB4UvgXTJyb_YmWAVJ5ntTf-2K6WYyy-9PRmZDyBE8cba8BfvnhqQTFJBewKTm1mweNyAo/s288/6.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My husband and I were on our honeymoon in Washington D.C. No tours were being held, and most things were closed down to the public due to 9/11. We couldn't get very close to the White House, because of the extra rows of barriers in the street.
<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214434623381698'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Y_Yuq1JezhyphenhyphenXXOBp1eJ-XopD0rUwIb-j_QVi_M93d31dIi0eBXAQr7I88YMbG2OMCubvz4lGJ25upbl-LdwXliZjCqAhMN5JZooUHWUNE5HJ9Fw52reKNHsyzERoya8eu8fWoA04TEw/s288/7.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='193' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We saw a newly opened 9/11 exhibit in one of the museums on the National Mall. It was too sad, and we ran out of the building crying into the sunshine. We laid down on the green grass and took photos of ourselves. A honeymoon is supposed to be happy, but it was a struggle to stop thinking about the tragedy.
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<b>9.11.11</b> <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5651214444145570146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5cDsmKTeLiIDhyphenhyphendotyrKOf-7YipIT7ZI5cIS28IbW-2UVxXWljO8fcggA4VIQE8PdzDy27aGiCZJBRjVKYGnk5QTcWkTzZH6_U_a-ZpUt14ggvT9J9T6ZD2SVSNZU6FL1PSvct6dztw/s288/3.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />
Ten year anniversary. Still feels just like it happened yesterday. I cannot see the images of the towers without crying for the people who were trapped on the upper floors. The people who jumped. The happy kids on rooftop tours, who had torturous last moments.
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We are now used to the words "post 9/11" or "pre 9/11." We are now used to "security" searches at airports, taking our shoes off, and having our bags searched. We are used to seeing images of war with unseen foes, and hearing casualty reports, and deployment reports. We are used to the words "suspicious package" and "powdery substance." We know that you can't bring a bottle of water on a plane and your shampoo must be in a clear container. We are used to hearing about national security levels and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Since 9/11, the police and fire departments come through the beginning of a parade to a standing ovation, instead of the end to people heading home.
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As I looked at people today, going about their lives, I knew the events of past were in the backs of their minds. I felt connected to my fellow Americans. We all share a common bond. We all know where we were ten years ago today. We all have a story. What's yours?<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-28039628116686159122011-09-10T11:50:00.001-04:002011-09-10T12:02:40.274-04:00ChangesI've been hearing on the news lately that the post office is in real danger of being phased out. People are using social media, and email to communicate while the written word is becoming extinct. I suppose I can't stress enough the importance of passing on writing skills to our kids. I just had my son choose his own birthday invitations, then write addresses of his friends on all the envelopes. We went to the post office, where he chose fun (Pixar themed) stamps. We mailed them out. It was quite a bit of work for a five year old, but in the end, he was so proud and excited to think his mail would soon be in his friends' mailbox!
What do you think? Are you okay with emails replacing paper letters or cards? I'm guilty of this... I'm worse, because I'd rather text chat than write an email! I think it's time to get serious now, because not only are jobs at risk, but the entire US mail system. Do you think fifty years from now, your great-great grandkids are going to be searching through an old box, and be amazed and excited when they find.... the hard drive to your computer? I'd rather find photos and letters.
It's like, when I go to an art museum... I get very close to the paintings so I can see where the artist made his/her marks. Same thing with letters... Find an old letter... Look at the script. Someone's hand wrote that, held that piece of paper...
So what's next? Get a piece of paper and write a letter to a friend. Don't think they'll write back? Pop a pre-stamped/addressed envelope in with your letter, so they have no excuse. Go to your local craft fair and buy some pretty notecards. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy.com</a> and buy some! I promise a card in the mailbox is worth a thousand emails.
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xoxo
Kelly
<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-4295609615851572182011-07-08T00:26:00.001-04:002011-07-08T15:10:46.074-04:00Hey Ice Cream!
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<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-34716618723289058272011-07-08T00:14:00.001-04:002011-07-10T10:38:15.479-04:00Snail MailI'm a broken record when it comes to talking about the art of writing letters and sending cards. It's dying folks, but you can save it!! I GUARANTEE you, a friend opening their mailbox to a handwritten card is better than a Facebook "happy birthday" message....
I'm teaching my son to write thank you notes, and send written correspondence. He's five and knows not only about addressing envelopes and where the stamp goes, but that is a nice gesture to send a card to a friend!
Today, he made a thank you "card" - as his cards end up being full page drawings with the sentiments written among the pictures. He also made a few notes and drawings to send to his little friend from school, who he has not seen in a while.
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I had him tell me different things he wanted to say, and I wrote them out clearly on a sheet of paper. He chose which sentences to copy onto his cards, and they came out awesome! I could tell he was proud of himself, and he is SO excited to mail his creations out.
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Take ten minutes and do this with your kids! They will learn invaluable lessons about gratitude, friendship, and the importance of handmade! Pass it on!!
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<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-42021928042514241102011-07-08T00:04:00.001-04:002011-07-08T08:49:53.721-04:00Christmas in JulyAs much as I love painting and drawing, my new fun escape is playing around with stamps! Some, close to me, consider stamped cards to be "cheating," since they want me to hand draw everything I do. That's okay, stamping is just addicting and mindless fun for me. I love the beautiful paper, and the layering of pretty inks. It's a fun craft for me... You should try it too! It's a great stress reliever and you get nice cards out of it. ;)
Today, my niece joined me in a Christmas in July stamping extravaganza!
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We have a grand scheme to hand make all our cards this summer, to keep us out of the sun (damn Irish skin), and one step ahead of our Xmas rush. I am waaay to involved with my cards - layering ink and cut paper, layering stamps.
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My niece likes to use ribbons, and simple cut shapes. In the time it took me to make three cards, she made fourteen! HA!
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Hers are super cute. We just have different styles, and that's the fun of it... You can get as involved as you want!
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Happy crafting!
<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-77660322802655231362011-05-17T14:47:00.001-04:002011-05-17T14:47:24.233-04:00Mobile Blogging!I have been waiting for a mobile blogger that works with blogspot for a long time! This is a test post, and I hope it works well! Here goes!
This is a link to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/happydaystudio">my Etsy shop</a> ! <br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/happydaystudio/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCM7Uos6grrjwDQ#5607758593938748802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXs5qZrpMZEFTTSE7HdXM210AW4SRYKjabxEt84aqlvkXoE0zpnVBsp2Ml1SxTxqp66xhjCjmKJf5-QjBFbwp7jjVbX652MJ4MHPNdYP-rU1RKdNh75ay8jjWIGZ9QZhOqLKfJhhJJaUw/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='212' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />
Let's give this test post a whirl.. Shall we?! Wheee....
<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-4343174455543647712011-01-08T01:45:00.001-05:002011-01-08T01:45:56.737-05:00Crochet Baby Skates!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8E_lql1L9l7Pn_fAi9_uM_AYt_TSYwS2G0b-SFxbJMB_JBbuZpeKfAygmQRwvdGdWsjQsCS2m2VrUOpqqOVxZvAX5JTCJ3VNY3LtOw3JpWkFD_5MsErV-0AJUmNHeRqjYpOz6NMCQDFk/s1600/photo-756738.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8E_lql1L9l7Pn_fAi9_uM_AYt_TSYwS2G0b-SFxbJMB_JBbuZpeKfAygmQRwvdGdWsjQsCS2m2VrUOpqqOVxZvAX5JTCJ3VNY3LtOw3JpWkFD_5MsErV-0AJUmNHeRqjYpOz6NMCQDFk/s320/photo-756738.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559702697592380722" /></a></p>k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-85196085843865763652010-12-31T16:16:00.002-05:002010-12-31T16:27:35.994-05:00Cheers to the New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My sister-in-law asked if I could make some handpainted wine glasses for her family Christmas swap this year. I said, "Sure!" even though I'd never done it before... Ha! It turned out to be so easy and fun. I used a different glass painting technique than I've used in the past (for ornaments, etc.)... I bought some <a href="http://www.michaels.com/Gloss-Enamels/cp0357,default,pd.html?cgid=products-craftpainting-decoart&start=1">enamel paints</a> that you can let air dry for a number of days, or you can make them permanent just by firing the finished work in your oven! (No, your glasses will not crack or explode if you follow the directions.) :)</div>
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What about you? Do you have a special handmade tradition for the holidays? If you'd like to share with me and have your story or photo featured on my blog, send me an email! <a href="mailto:happydaystudio@gmail.com">happydaystudio@gmail.com</a><br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-46953963726958179572010-12-28T10:31:00.002-05:002010-12-28T10:34:16.783-05:00Forever Handprint Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While searching through the Christmas Tree Shop, for something completely unimportant but something I'm sure I NEEDED to have (haha), I came across some ornament kits in a clearance bin. They were only $1.99 - sweet deal!! Handprint ornament kits....</div>
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I'd never worked with plaster before, but these seemed like the perfect special gift to give to my son's grandparents! The kits came with plastic molds and little bags of plaster that you mix with water. I added too much water by accident, so I had to let the molds set for much longer than the instructions recommended before my son could stick his hand in... (It was a soppy plastery mess! Ewww!)</div>
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Eventually the molds did start to harden, and my son had a blast while I pressed each of his fingers into the plaster. He seemed very excited when he lifted his hand out, and the impression of his hand was still there :)</div>
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After the molds were dry (I left them out overnight), I carefully popped them out of the plastic. The plaster was super smooth and bright white! I gave my son some red and green acrylic paint, and let him paint in the hands. He was very meticulous, and made sure to get inside each finger! </div>
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When he was done, I went around the edges with contrasting color paint just to give them an extra boost. I made sure to leave his markings intact! When the paint was dry (which was only a few minutes), I had him write his name on the back of each one with a permanent black marker. I added his age and the date. If I had more time in my holiday rush, I would have loved to seal them with an acrylic sealer... But they turned out just fine anyway. </div>
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The molds allowed for a hole in the top, and I strung them with ribbon. The grandparents loved them!! When my mother opened hers, she took my son into my old bedroom and showed him a plaque on the wall... It was an ink handprint I had made in kindergarten, same age as my son is now. It was very special. Perfect memories - worth much more than that $2.00! :)</div>k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-79220271001393148702010-12-27T11:57:00.001-05:002010-12-27T11:59:44.795-05:00Kids Cookie Decorating Extravaganza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The guests were to bring decorating supplies. I went through the cabinet and pulled out an assortment of random goodies. I didn't have anything that was in traditional Christmas colors... As a result, the cookies came out really colorful and fun! Other guests brought red/green/white, so it was quite a mix!<br />
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There were a few kids (ages 4-6), and it probably got as messy as you can imagine it would! We let the kids go crazy, and they made some funky-delicious treats! <br />
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The ones that didn't get eaten were packed up as gifts from the kids for their parents and grandparents. This was an awesome tradition to start, and would be fun as a family event too! I hope we do it again next year :)<br />
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This year, I tried my hardest NOT to have my annual Christmas-mental-stress-breakdown. I did get a bit rushed during the last week, but I made peace with the fact that I couldn't possibly get everything finished. (ex: sending out my Xmas cards!! They are still on my counter, after a failed attempt at getting them printed at a certain huge chain store.. rrgh I'm still fuming!) I did, however, make a few gifts that I will share with you in my posts this week! <br />
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I'll have these stories and more: kids super-duper Christmas cookie party, painted plaster handprint ornaments, paper 3D houses, painted wine glasses, etc! </div>
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As the year comes to a close, I'm also thinking about the future of my happy day studio and where I will take things from here. I would love to reopen but there will be some changes to make my processes speedier and more effecient. I am really excited about what I have in mind, and I'll share it with you soon! </div>
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For now, I'm cozied up at home during a snowstorm. I'm enjoying my Christmas tree and all the lights before they come down on New Years. Stay warm and crafty!<br />
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~Kelly<br />k.rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028454890412740053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681116937395540238.post-860855709747629752010-12-11T08:53:00.000-05:002010-12-11T08:53:58.335-05:00Handmade Holiday Discussion... Join me!Hi friends! I hope you are all covered with glitter and gingerbread for the holidays right now :) While my shop has been closed, I've had a chance to take a look at what other crafters and artists are doing. I've also had time to make a bunch of gifts, as well as shop for some.. hee hee! My holiday shopping has all been online, since I've had no time with my crazy schedule to get to any craft fairs this year.... What about you? <br />
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We got inspired recently to start some fall crafts... I cut out a big acorn shape, then we tore apart an egg carton. I added some brown paint to craft glue. The boy had fun dipping the egg carton pieces into the mixture, and adding them to the acorn cut-out to make the bumpy "cap" of the acorn. It was super messy, and he loved it! We added glitter at the bottom of the acorn.... just because we like glitter.</div>
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Next, we made suncatchers by tearing/cutting up fall-colored tissue paper, and sticking it onto clear laminating film. Then, of course, we added glitter, and covered the top with another piece of laminating film. I cut them up into leaf shapes. They look SO pretty in the windows! They are bright and colorful... I wish we had some to put in every room :)</div>
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<li>Got my flu shot, two days later became seriously ill for two weeks and my son got a form of strep.</li>
<li>Had an order come back to me in the mail destroyed, and it missed the person's special occasion.</li>
<li>I was finally okay and made up a whole bunch of orders.</li>
<li>I become seriously ill again and so does my son, no work, no school.</li>
<li>I find out a friend has cancer, the same day I find out another friend's mother has terminal cancer.</li>
<li>Halloween: sick but I go out anyway because I don't want the boy to miss out.</li>
<li>My depression medicine stops working - which was super handy.</li>
<li>I find out another friend's leukemia relapsed and is given a 30% chance of survival.</li>
<li>Guess what... I'm sick again! My son gets two ear infections and conjuncitivitis in both eyes.</li>
<li>On the way home from urgent care for my son, my husband (four cars in front of us) gets into a head-on collision with another car that crossed the center line.</li>
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Those are the major points. I have really been trying to stay positive through all of this stuff, but the car accident was the end for me. I want to thank all of you for being so supportive while I give my family and friends all of my attention right now. I can never stop creating, and as soon as things slow down I'll be back to my shop, I just don't know when as of now. You are all amazing, and I will still be on facebook, twitter, and my blog. (I need something to distract me!) Thanks everyone and I am sorry for all the inconveniences I've caused for my customers. I really have the best customers EVER. Love you all...<br />
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There is a bone marrow donation registration and fundraiser for my friend Amiee coming up. We met when we both joined the<a href="http://www.nhrollerderby.com/"> New Hampshire Roller Derby League</a> in July. She is a strong, beautiful, fun, and amazing person. If you are in the NH area, please consider going. There is a fund being set up for her little son (she's a 29yr old single mom), and a toy drive for her son with the excess going to charity, as well as a bake sale. You can also possibly save someone's life by joining the bone marrow registry through the mail. Visit the <a href="http://www.marrow.org/GIVING/index.html?src=tabgive">National Marrow Donor Program's website</a> for more information.<br />
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The boy wanted to be Optimus Prime from the Transformers AGAIN this year... But, unfortunately, with his new bigger glasses, the mask didn't fit! booo...So, the night before trick-or-treating we decided to make a new mask to accomodate his glasses! I cut up a shipping box (go recycling!), and traced the shape of the old mask onto the cardboard. I cut it out, with much larger holes for the eyes and mouth, and drew the basic shapes with a marker (so it would at least Kind Of resemble O.P.)! I attached a couple pieces of craft foam on the back of the mask, so it would be more comfortable to wear and added an elastic around the back. My son had a super fun time looking at the old mask and deciding where the colors should go on the new mask. He colored them in, and then we put glue and glitter.</div>
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This picture shows (although poorly) a bazillion strings of lights going across some people's whole front yard. It created an awesome effect, and I wish my camera had been able to capture it better! Totally cool for Halloween night... Orange and purple glowing EVERYWHERE! :)</div>
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Halloween is coming! It's fall, and the temperature here in MA is finally cooling off! Leaves are changing color, pumpkin patches and apple orchards are the busiest spots in town... This is definetly my favorite season :) So, Happy Fall everyone! Where's my candy corn.....<br />
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My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43892320/hello-bird-on-red-flowers-one">"hello bird on red flowers"</a> card made it to the front page of <a href="http://etsy.com/">etsy.com</a> on June 10, 2010! Yippee! Many thanks to <a href="http://thelittlerooster.etsy.com/">TheLittleRooster</a> for adding me to her Treasury! I really love the color combination of red and robin's egg blue...</div>
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I would have thought having a little son would make it easier to come up with boy-themed designs, but to tell the truth, I really like drawing little girls and cupcakes! I have had alot of people ask me why I don't have more boy designs, and really when I sit down to try it my mind goes blank! What do boys like? I should know this..... think! think!</div>
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Well, I racked my brain and came up with a few this week... They, of course, all have funny things on their heads, and they are themed... pirate, cowboy, etc. I'm thinking I need a super hero, or a beachy-snorkeler, maybe a fireman... but I'm not sure what they'd be carrying. Any ideas? I left plenty of room for personalization on these cards, like names and birthdays. </div>
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Oh, I almost forgot! The other thing I've been working on is zooming out so you can see the FEET! haha yay for feet! </div>
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Music has such a huge impact on all our lives... It can bring us back to moments in time where we remember just what we were doing, where we were, and experiences we had. A song can do that. These photos do it too. A great aspect of the exhibit is reading the little blurbs next to the photos, which tell you about the photographer... who they were, their relationship to the artist, and sometimes noting how it was the first time they had picked up a camera! <br />
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From<a href="http://www.elvis.com/"> Elvis</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Holly">Buddy Holly</a>, to <a href="http://www.eminem.com/">Eminem</a> and <a href="http://www.madonna.com/">Madonna</a>... This exhibit blew me away, and I plan on seeing it a few more times! I dragged my four year old son in with me (because really, how else am I going to see it??)... He was fairly bored, but it was fun to see which photos caught his interest. He was completely intrigued by a floor to ceiling montage of hundreds of images of<a href="http://www.michaeljackson.com/"> Michael Jackson</a> dancing. When we were on our way out, he asked me if we could listen to music really loud in the car, specifically one of his favorite <a href="http://www.greenday.com/">Green Day</a> songs... Ha! </div>
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