At first cock-crow the ghosts must go
Back to their quiet graves below.
~Theodosia Garrison
Spooky Charms
"Witch and ghost make merry
on this last of dear October’s days."
~Author Unknown
on this last of dear October’s days."
~Author Unknown
What better day than today to share some Halloween charms I made, as well as the amazing charms I received in a couple of charm swaps.
Art Charms Yahoo Group:
Art Charms Yahoo Group:
The charms above were all made using various rubber stamps stamped on shrink plastic, except for the little ghost. All are 1 1/2" long, or smaller.
Ink Stains with Roni Johnson Charm Swap:
These are the charms I received in response to the swap. The artists, left to right: Julie Case, Roni Johnson, Carol Workman, and Olga Brock.
An "expert" opinion on SAPPHIRES
An "expert" opinion on
SAPPHIRES
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Recently we found an antique book on gemstones written by what we consider to be an "expert". We just would like to share with you some of his revealing insights. On sapphires he writes:
"When a man is imposing his love on a woman, and he is obnoxious to her, thus she should pour wine over a sapphire three times and give him this to drink, with or without his will while pronouncing the following Latin adage: “Ego vinum hoc ardentibus viribus super te fundo, sicut Deus splendarem tuum, praevaricante angelo, astra xit ut ita amorem libidinis ardentis viri huius de mesabstrahas.”
This translates freely to: ”This wine with burning powers I thee pour, as God extinguishes the sparkling halo of the fallen angel. Likewise, it will extinguish the burning lust of this man for me”.
Perhaps important to mention is that we do NOT endorse this information. We rather suggest that any man who is in love with a woman, would offer the woman of his dreams an antique sapphire ring and then have a few glasses of wine together.
Some more revealing insights on other gemstones from our new found "expert" will follow soon.
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The Bead Gallery is closing . . .
My friend Kim is closing The Bead Gallery (4301 South National Avenue--Springfield, MO). Everything is 50% off this week. I was there today and there are still soooo many beautiful beads to choose from. She will be open tomorrow from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Next week, she will be open Thursday, Friday (10:00 AM-5:00 PM), and Saturday (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
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Hide and seek in The Garden of Adin - Find the Hyacinth
Hide and seek in The Garden of Adin
Find the Hyacinth
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A lot has been written about gemstones by experts and “experts”. Some articles we find to be very informative and serious, but there are also a lot of cute stories around. And we would like to share some of the cute info we found on the stone pictured here, the Hyacinth.
"The hyacinth is seen as protection against arroused cardiac activity and fever as well as protection to bite and sting poison from malicious insects and amphibians. In order to quench the fever and restlessness, the hyacinth is crushed into a fine powder and given to the sick in small doses from time to time."
Perhaps important to mention is that we do NOT endorse this information and we strongly advise NOT to crush this beautiful piece. Some more cute insights from this "expert" on other gemstones will follow soon.
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Art share . . .
I am sharing a tutorial by Lisa Pace on resin jewelry. If you love making jewelry, you will probably want to sit down and play with this. I personally have not experimented much with resin before, except for some charms I made once using the Ice Resin. I have not tried the Enviro Tex Resin, but want to. Here is the link: http://lisapace.com/2012/10/envirotex-jewelry-resin/
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Art share . . .
Tammy has a step-by-step tutorial on her website today for making this awesome tag. Check it out here: http://tammytutterow.com/2012/10/tuesday-tutorial-tissue-wrap-collage-tag/
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Scary Bracelet
Scary Bracelet
MOOOOOHAHAHAHAAAAH
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Tank bracelet - The bracelet pictured is a so-called tank bracelet. This, because its design is based on the caterpillars of a tank; a typical motif for bracelets in the Retro period.
The strong geometrical shapes of the Retro style (ca.1940-1950) shows how strongly influenced it is by its predecessor: the Art Deco style. Using the same type and language of geometrical shapes but with bolder heavier lines and shapes. Typical for the Retro style are the often used carré cut ruby or sapphire stones.
The bracelet we present here is a typical child of its time.... and that's what antique and estate jewelry should be all about: That a piece fully represents the time it was made in.
Hmmmmm, when you think about it... actually not scary at all.
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Cottages & Creatures
Thursday was definitely a creature day! I spent several hours on horseback then viewing pictures of wildlife in Tanzania
I went with my horse and three other friends and their horses to Hitchcock Woods. The “Woods” as it called by the locals is one of the largest urban forests in the US
The Aiken Hounds hunts in the “Woods”. Riding through the longleaf pine forest is both beautiful and relaxing. To me, it was as relaxing as a massage with my favorite therapist. A bit more expensive though, considering hay, horse shoes, vet bills, and all those things horses need! Thanksgiving Day, November 22, will be the annual “Blessing of the Hounds” in the Woods. This is a tradition in the Woods and is also the formal opening day for the Hunt with other clubs invited to join along.
The Aiken Hounds
(photo by G. Southworth)
Afterwards I rushed home with just enough time to wash my face, comb my hair, and then it was off to the open house for the wildlife photos. Fortunately, one can go almost anywhere in Aiken in boots and britches. It really cuts down on the need for other clothes! Who knows, maybe a reduced clothing budget might offset some of the equine costs! The pictures were taken by Michael Beckner who spent nine years in Tanzania
Michael is passionate about his work with these animals and it shows in his pictures. Below are a few pictures of Michael with his some of his photos. They are on display for sale at Aiken Art & Custom Framing.
Just for you
This is sweet card in my all time favorite colors - white and pink.. it was fun to make this card ..
Mother of Pearl
I am drawn to Mother of Pearl....Are you? Each buying trip that I go on I find myself always drawn to anything with Mother of Pearl. Sterling silver flatware, serving pieces, boxes, small chairs with MOP inlaid, and my list could go on. Recently I have noticed that when it comes to the home more products are available with MOP. I came across a few that were specifically for bathrooms. Hope you enjoy them.
(source HGTV C. Bauman)
Love the use of multi colors!
Mother of Pearl Tiles-Maybury House
http://mayburyhome.com/
More luscious tiles from Maybury House
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(source HGTV C. Bauman)
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| Bowl from Thompson Traders I have this bowl for a bathroom without the Mother of Pearl How did I miss this one? |
Mother of Pearl Tiles-Maybury House
http://mayburyhome.com/
More luscious tiles from Maybury House
Timeless Treasures Class
2-page, 12 X 12 layout
Close up view of first page
Close up view of 2nd page.
Timeless Treasures Class
October 18, 2012 @ 2:00 PM
at
Scrapbook Generation
Springfield, MO
Adin's Carat Weight Watchers Club proudly presents: "The Antique Jewelry Diet Supplement"
Adin's Carat Weight Watchers Club
proudly presents:
The Antique Jewelry Diet Supplement
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The New Diet Everyone is Talking About!
ANTWERP, October 17 - A recent published study by The Adin Scientific Center for Physical and Mental Welfare suggests that all diets, regardless of their macronutrient content, are more than positively affected by Adin's Antique Jewelry Diet Supplement®.
The idea behind the Adin Antique Jewelry Diet Supplement® is simple yet effective: reward yourself with a piece of Adin antique jewelry whenever you achieve a certain target weight. According to Adin's chief scientist Dr. Elkan Wijnberg, results of multiple clinical tests show the statistically significant benefit of this new diet.
Indulge yourself with
Adin Antique Jewelry Diet Supplement
100% satisfaction guaranteed!
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Antique Silver
Do you collect antique silver? Have you been thinking about it?
I have customers that collect a wide range of items. Vesta cases, snuff boxes, nutmeg graters, tea caddies, tea caddy spoons, master salts, candlesticks, card cases, wine/spirit labels, servers (asparagus, tomato, etc.), christening cups, trophy cups, napkin ring holders, timbales, and more. Some of these items are a bit more challenging to collect. Let’s look at nutmeg graters and yes they can be a bit more of a challenge. Especially if you are looking for graters from the Georgian Era and you want to collect those that are whimsical in design. I never ceased to be amazed at the details that a quality silversmith could impart to items that were both useful in form and function yet amusing in design. Why nutmeg and why a nutmeg grater? Here are a few facts behind theses interesting items, their purpose, and nutmeg in general.
The nutmeg (Myrstica fragrans) tree produces two spices. The spice nutmeg comes from the egg shaped seed of the tree and the spice mace comes from the covering of the seed. It was used to flavor both food and drink during the Roman Empire , Middle Ages, and the Renaissance Period. The Dutch and English fought over control of group of islands that was the main source for the spice during the 17th. Century. It was expensive, yet highly desirable.
By the late 17th Century warm drinks were very popular on both sides of the “big pond”. Brits and Americans were drinking, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Warm punches followed and the other warm drinks and became very trendy. Brandy or rum mixed with strained fruit and sugar with nutmeg being used as the “final touch”.
To add that final touch; a grater was necessary to rasp the small brown seed. Small decorative “pocket sized” graters became a fashionable item. No different than fashionable trends today; the desire to match or exceed one's peers helped to fuel the creativity we see today in these items. Graters were created in wide range of whimsical or novelty shapes. It is these that are most desirable and highly collected today. Egg shaped, melon shaped, strawberry shaped are just a few of the creative designs used. Graters were also created using other materials such as coquille nut and enamel which are also highly collectable. Another collection…another day.
For more information and to view some of the "novelty shapes"; visit this site which is devoted to silver collecting:
http://www.silvercollection.it/nutmeggrater.html
A nutmeg grater from my inventory that is egg shaped
with engraved details (my photo)
Notice the star shaped grater
Room for the nutmeg seed and a removable grater
(photo my me)
Art Charms Group: Button Charm Swap
Hosted by Dana James, this was a fun charm swap. We could use any kind of button, old or new. Any color of findings was acceptable, but the charm could be no larger than 1" wide and 1 1/2" long (including jump ring). Each charm must include a real button.
1st Charm: I took a tiny wooden spool and wrapped some blue thread around it--then added a blue button and a couple of clear beads. 2nd Charm (steam-punky button): I used a clear button; added an image from the Steampunk Debutante Collection from Graphic 45, and attached a "gear" on the back. Button was sealed with Judikins Diamond Glaze. 3rd Charm: The idea for this button was created from seeing a similar design for earrings using a button, wire, and some small beads. 4th Charm: I stamped "A Sweet Spring Story" Stamp from Red Lead Paper Works on frosted shrink plastic. After coloring it and heating it to shrink, I added a button, a small yellow bead, and Diamond Glaze. 5th Charm: Using a button, some wire and a bead, I came up with this charm. I really liked it, but it turned out to be too long (1 3/4"), so I didn't go ahead and send it in.
These charms (except for the one in the middle) were created by downloading some "button-card" images, resizing them, and printing them on inkjet shrink plastic. I then added a button, bead and a tiny tassel. For the charm in the middle, I used a button, some wire, and a black snap.
Here are the charms I received from my Art Charm sisters:
Top Row: Pam Crawford, Kimberly Royance, Kathleen Leanna, Kerri Creasy, Donna Butcher, Linda DeWitt, Lorie Garver, Twyla Marti, Dana James, and Cris Peacock.
Bottom Row: Jan Hamill, Denise Mitchel, Elaine Paullus, Mary Higby, Peggy Recker, Cheryl Fritz, Pam Hartman, Phyllis Boggs, Theresa Bennette, and Minette Miller. Lucky Opal
Lucky opal
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Already back some 1000 years ago, in the Middle Ages, opal was considered to be a stone that would bring luck because it had all the colors of all the other gemstones in it. It was also believed that when wrapping an opal in a fresh bay leaf, one would turn invisible when wearing it.
Though we do not endorse the latter statement, we do believe the person who will get this opal ring will be very lucky.
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Scary House
This is a Halloween card with a scary house (Bhoot Bangla types) that is full of creatures and monsters, some of them are peeping through the window and a ghost is coming out of the door.
I have painted the creatures with black acrylic paint, dabbed some paint on to the house with a sponge.
Challenge: itsy bitsy
Equestrian
The weather has been great for the last week. So great that it has had an impact on my schedule and work. I find it so difficult to think about leaving the barn and coming back to my desk. Very cool mornings that warm up to comfortable temperatures are my ideal for riding. Once out in the fields and bridlepaths it is hard to head back to the barn and reality.
To add to the distractions the weather causes; the fall polo season is in full swing. The past weekend I left the barn then headed over to watch hunter trials and then a polo match. Far too many choices are coming up over the next weeks...might have to start taking my Ipad and try to fit some work in there somewhere.
I have new inventory for my antique business that needs to be photographed and listed. A buying trip that needs final plans. Well, maybe tomorrow.
My friend Kate and her Belgium Paint, Cracker Jack leading the way
Beautiful blue fall sky at the hunter trials
(photo by me)
Action packed fall afternooon
(photo Aiken Polo)
Who can resist a face like this?
(photo Aiken Polo)
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To add to the distractions the weather causes; the fall polo season is in full swing. The past weekend I left the barn then headed over to watch hunter trials and then a polo match. Far too many choices are coming up over the next weeks...might have to start taking my Ipad and try to fit some work in there somewhere.
I have new inventory for my antique business that needs to be photographed and listed. A buying trip that needs final plans. Well, maybe tomorrow.
My friend Kate and her Belgium Paint, Cracker Jack leading the way
Beautiful blue fall sky at the hunter trials
(photo by me)
Action packed fall afternooon
(photo Aiken Polo)
Who can resist a face like this?
(photo Aiken Polo)
Hissing snakes and shimmering serpents playing hide and seek in The Garden of Adin
Hissing snakes and shimmering serpents
playing hide and seek in The Garden of Adin
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Snakes and serpents - One of the oldest and most widespread mythological symbols in various cultures is the snake or serpent. Symbol of fertility, immortality, wisdom, intelligence and healing, the snake has always been adjusted many positive (and negative) characteristics.
Therefore it should not come as a surprise that they always were a rich source of inspiration for goldsmiths and jewelers over the ages. At Adin we have a nice collection of snake jewelry, mostly made at the end of the 19th Century. Come and take a look.
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Autumn Art Deco Beauties in The Garden of Adin
Autumn Art Deco Beauties
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In The Garden of Adin
The trees are in their autumn beauty
The woodland paths are dry
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky
Upon the brimming water
among the precious stones
Season's doing its yearly duty
bringing us all the autumn color tones.
The Wild Swans at Coole
William Butler Yeats - 1919
(freely adapted)
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Animal Love
I have made this digital LO using daisy trail and it's about street buffalo that I encountered yesterday. Buffalo's are so cute they block the road and they don't know where to go :-)
Challenge: The Happy Scrappers , Simply Create
Stack of Books
I have made Stack of books that has secret drawers and here's the video tutorial by Annie.
I have recycled packaging cardboard and sheets for this project. To make the book pages pattern I drew some lines and then painted the sheet with coffee so that it looks like old book pages. These pink flowers are handmade and added some pink ribbons to the drawers as bookmarks.
Challenges: Cupcake craft , Happy Campers , Crafty Ribbons , Simply Create , Sassy Studio , Cute card Thursday , Art Impressions , Unstampabelles
Altered Clipboard
Altered a boring clipboard and made it bright and colorful so that its fun to use. This is a quick and easy project, did not want to decorate much so that it is easier to use, just added a flower and a ribbon loop for the pen
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Instant Antique Earrings
Instant Antique Earrings
in handy blister pack
in handy blister pack
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(Click the picture to see all our antique earrings jewelry)
ANTWERP, October 04 - Along with instant chicken soup, instant coffee, instant oven cleaners, instant pain relief, it was only a matter of time before instant antique earrings made their international debut. Researchers at "The Adin™ Research Center for Relationship Welfare" came out with this brand new invention in a handy blister pack.
According to Adin's Chief researcher Elkan Wijnberg, non-clinical testing show promising results and although still in testing phase, "Adin™ Instant Antique Earrings" will be launched in the near future. Till then, antique earrings have to be bought per pair at www.adin.be.
According to Adin's Chief researcher Elkan Wijnberg, non-clinical testing show promising results and although still in testing phase, "Adin™ Instant Antique Earrings" will be launched in the near future. Till then, antique earrings have to be bought per pair at www.adin.be.
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Take me to that candy store!
Take me to that candy store!
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For the Love of Auctions
It is a raining Tuesday morning here in Aiken. My morning ride has been moved to early afternoon and hopefully confirmed with a glance at the local radar. The delay has given me the opportunity to wade through my emails. As I quickly scan for those emails that I always look forward to opening andI see one from Christie's. It is for an auction on October 9th to be held at Aynhoe Park in England. Ah, the perfect delay from reality; I quickly open the link to view the house and some of the collections that will be in the auction. Below is a link to the website for the house; be sure to take the grand tour!
http://www.aynhoepark.co.uk/grand-tour
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http://www.aynhoepark.co.uk/grand-tour
