I have been chatting with a friend of mine Pattie Clarkson, and she has informed me that she has won an honorable mention in the Artchix Paper doll Swap, Congratulations Pattie, Love those Rabbit Ears.

Pattie also participated in the Collage Museum’s International Baker’s Dozen Collage exchange, and one of her pieces will be added to the Museum’s Permanent Collection.(Way to Go!) Photos should be online shortly!

I am looking forward to the winter months, as some of you may or may not know, this is when I go into production mode with new designs, and my mind has been busy conjuring some new pieces of jewelry, I have several new sketches and can hardly wait to put the hammer to the Metal.

Before I end this post, I ‘d like to say please take a moment and remember those Men and Women who lives where tragically changed in Fort Hood, Texas… Keep those Volunteer Military Service (men and women) in your hearts during the Holiday Season!

Peace…

Cheryl

As I once again put another cry out to the Universe, (during one of my many trials and tribulations)

Here, to my surprise is what I received in return.

A “Prayer Pocket” containing wishes and prayers from an Artist Named Gabe Cys in Aberdeen Washington,

The letter goes on to say that “the pocket is not meant to be opened or read…just for you to have in the awareness that somewhere another artist cares and “has your back” in the vagaries of Life.”

What a wonderful little gift and thought, Thank you so much!

I hope you don’t mind me sharing your generous spirit with the rest of blog land.

We are not alone!

Enjoy!

Cheryl

For those blog readers who live in and around Ohio, On Saturday Nov.7^th from 5:30pm-8pm,

I will have a Shop Local event at my home.

Stop by for handmade gifts and refreshments!

A variety of price ranges and Lot’s of specially priced items, perfect for gift giving or for yourself!

Parking both on Seneca and South Street!

Hope to see you here…

Cheryl

These little “Evildoers” have been conspiring to bring you a Halloween Sale!

At http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5688145 hurry over and bag some Halloween Savings…before the clock strikes

Midnight on Halloween Night!

Happy Halloween…………….

Enjoy!

Cheryl

Ok everyone, you know how I like to perform little experiments?

I took the plunge and tried a GREEN RECIPE…

A hard boiled egg and a pair of newly formed sterling silver earrings.

I have to tell you that it smells much better than Liver of sulphur, and you can watch the process,

and see the magic happen before your eyes, this is what they looked like after 15 minutes.

Back in the bag they go for some more magic…all I am thinking is if it does this to metal ,what is it doing to the inside of me?

No wonder I have such a bad reaction to eggs..LOL.

Egg salad anyone? Just kidding.

Go Green!

Enjoy,

Cheryl

Sending a shout out to
Dorothy Lewallen

,

she is the winner of the Pink artist’s drawing for the enameled heart necklace!

(Your necklace is packed and ready to be mailed Wed. Oct.21^st)

Thanks to all who entered for the prize giveaways!

Enjoy…

Cheryl

What a way to end the week, I am not sure what I’ve done…but some awfully nice people

Have showered me with gifts ????

After I returned home from my trip to Virginia Beach I found this Great ATC, waiting for me.

From my Artsy Friend Monica Magness who by the way has updated her blog for the Pink Artist Drawing, if you have not entered the contest for the prize wheel, Hurry, There is still time!

And I am still scratching my head on this, the guy who brought these flowers to me said

They were because I am beautiful???????????????

Ok ,The Universe is at work here?, and once again I am thanking the Universe for these blessings!

Have a great weekend everyone, I am going to be playing on the torch if my life will allow!

Enjoy…

Cheryl

Here are some photos from the recent Neptune Festival at Virginia Beach, please do keep in mind

That we were beat down by wind and rain all 3 days of the show, however the residents of Virginia Beach

Kept apologizing to us for the Nasty Weather(How sweet),

Here is my trusty traveling assistant/companion Dyllan…

I am sooo not wanting to have my picture taken….ok Dyllan?

Uh I am getting annoyed at you already.

Do note the bent tent frame below! Uh Hum…

The event would not have been complete without a Religious Protest,

Note the military presence(Camo Jacket)ROFL! And hecklers from the crowd chanting Buddhist sayings!

Only in America can you experience all this ! I just have to laugh.

Aaah yes the Ships Cabin, a sweet escape to this restaurant in Norfolk, for the best bowl of

Crab Bisque/she crab soup(Soup du Jour). I am becoming increasing allergic to shell fish,

However with another traveling companion “Benadryl” I was able to enjoy a nice warm bowl, and got one to go…

Can hardly wait to go back!

All’s well that ends well.

It’s time to regroup!

Peace,

Enjoy!

Cheryl

As Fall arrives, I find myself reflecting and dreaming of turquoise skies, petroglyphs , astrological – glyphs, and orange(Magnesite) moons.

Here is a peek at what’s on the bench right now.

Inscription reads “All Things work for the greater good”

(Beautiful orange magnesite)

Hope you are able to get out enjoy the rich deep colors of Fall, that nature brings.

Take care, enjoy!

Until after the show…

Cheryl