tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70444052024-03-07T01:16:38.927-08:00Bluhm StudiosHeather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.comBlogger865125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-57332300521907819942012-06-12T16:42:00.000-07:002012-06-12T16:42:08.618-07:00Recipe for Preserving Children<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Yesterday I was sorting through a big zip lock baggie of old recipe cards that my friend/ co-worker Tracy brought it for me to rummage for my current design project which is a new <a href="http://www.garlicfestival.com/">company</a> cookbook. The recipe cards had belonged to Tracy's grandmother so it was super fun to go thru them since I am such a lover of old paper and ephemera. (which is why I am doing this project!) I was hoping to find some recipes and old cards that I can alter to use in the project and I hit the jackpot!</div>
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Not only was it a treasure trove of vintage papers and clippings but I found many garlic themed recipes too. The particularly interesting about this recipe box though, was that Tracy's grandma had also clipped interesting tidbits for gardening, home keeping, etc and included them in her files. </div>
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This particular piece really spoke to me. It was how I grew up and how I strive to raise my own daughter, particularly in this technologically prolific time. So many kids are plopped in front of TVs, game consoles and cell phones, and while our daughter is no exception when it comes to her love of digital goodies, we balance that with a healthy dose of outdoor time.. swimming, jumping, gardening, and playing with her pets...</div>
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I hope to see a turn toward these values again during my lifetime. It seems that there are too many kids wasting away, prisoner to "the screen" and life just goes faster and faster. I know that it will be these types of memories that will stick with my daughter as opposed to which video game level she just conquered.Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-84323629597983340642012-06-02T17:27:00.001-07:002012-06-02T17:27:08.660-07:00Treasure Trove<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In the process of researching our family genealogy recently, my uncle learned that my Great Aunt had passed away on Jan 1. I am not sure why no one on my side of the family was notified earlier but recently my 2nd cousins had a memorial for her ( which I was sadly unable to attend). In addition, my 2nd cousin Trevor, has been scanning in lots of old family photos and sharing them with my uncle for his genealogy work. Since I had expressed such an interest in the genealogy and also he knows that I use lots of old photos in my artwork, he has been forwarding to me all the photos that Trevor has been sending.. </div>
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It has been AMAZING (to say the least) to see glimpses back in the rich history of my family. Something I had only heard stories about and seen the occasional picture of. Sadly my Grandmother suffered from Alzheimers and passed before I was really old enough to ask many questions. </div>
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~sarah ahearn</div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-5335671521573361022012-05-25T17:09:00.000-07:002012-05-25T17:09:30.785-07:00breaking out of the box, just a little bit...Last year some time my friend Bridgette asked me to design a tattoo for her. It threw me for a loop as I do not consider drawing a strength AT ALL but I reluctantly agreed to sketch out some things based on her ideas. She sent me a bunch of her ideas and inspiration photos and I procrastinated...<br />
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Good thing she didn't have a date scheduled for her appt although she did have a gift certificate burning a hole in her pocket. She set a tentative date for her birthday in April and I thought to myself.. enh, I have plenty of time.<br />
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I finally gave her my final drawings and told her to play with sizing on the copy machine and with her colored pencils since she was undecided as to which colors she wanted.<br />
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Her guidelines to me were girly, including her sons initials "J" and "N" and using hearts. She liked a"heart strings" idea. Well, if there is one thing I like to doodle or draw is swirls and spirals... so I played with all kinds of curlicues and swirls. To the left here is a page from my journal where I did the first doodles.<br />
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Well today was the big day and Bridgette got her first tattoo! It turned out great and she is over the moon. I am pretty excited for her because A. I happen to really like tattoos ( I have 2) and B. its the first one I designed!!! What do you think??<br />
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Last week started off on a high and then quickly devolved into a serious low. I am still feeling the funk as I try to readjust my sails. Handling family can be so complicated and I am trying very hard to redraw some of my personal boundaries. I am both cursed and blessed that my parents are in our lives so much. I think it is wonderful for Hannah especially since losing my FIL last year. Her only surviving grandparents are here and we see them several times a week. I wonder if that is making her take them for granted? I think it does and I am struggling with how to help her see them for the gift they really are and can be.</div>
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The sticky point is that circumstance have made it so that even though my parents divorced looong ago, we are now all working together. Its wonderful at tomes and tedious at times too. I love my Mom so much, she has been my best friend at times and I know that she sacrificed so much for me and my brother. I am thankful for that but trying to maintain a healthy distance so that we can be in control of our own family. For both Greg and myself we are treading on new ground as my parents divorced when I was very young and his Mom passed away hen he was very young. We have no real model for an intact family.. life is always a learning experience isn't it??</div>
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In the meantime, thanks to those of you who stopped by to comment on my Monday post. I had Hannah choose a number and she picked #6 who is my friend <a href="http://tatterededge.blogspot.com/">Lelainia</a>!! So since I already have your address, I will pop some cards in the mail to you. Happy Tuesday!</div>
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Today I spent most of the day working on a website for my part-part time job :) I work part time for a small, local winery called River Run Vintners and it can be lots of fun. During our last meeting I got lunch and wine to boot. Now that's the kind of employer to have huh?<br />
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As far as artsy stuff, I have still been stitching up a storm. I just finished another sampler by <a href="http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/">Charlotte Lyons</a> but I can only share a sneak peek because its a pressie for someone special. I just got two more from Charlotte's shop to start on. St the rate I am going I think she needs to start a frequent buyers club ;)<br />
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Finally, the only really artsy thing I did today which was to make this card for my SIL for Mother's Day. I hope it gets to her in time, all the way to MN! It was fun to bust out the foofy stuff today.<br />
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Don't forget to visit my last post and leave a comment for my give away. What have you been working on??Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-76732953367827269512012-05-07T16:25:00.001-07:002012-05-07T16:25:37.448-07:00Its a good day, especially for a Monday...Wow, today has been a GOOD Day.<br />
Its beautiful outside, hot but not unbearable, pretty, clear and springy.<br />
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I got a text this morning from my bestie <a href="http://lovejoleenphoto.blogspot.com/">Joleen</a> who recently let the cat out of the bag that she is expecting her first child in November!<br />
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Below are a couple of the pix that Joleen shared in her blog posts of the journal I created. I used this vintage chenille as the color because it just SCREAMED baby. Its soft and pretty and even if its a little feminine for a "boy" baby it is for Mama to record her memories of the pregnancy. Check out this layout she did with a bunch of the trims I sent her and her first sonogram:<br />
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She still doesn't know if the baby is a girl or a boy and I have to say its killin me because I have so many crafty things I want to make that require me to know! LOL She is planning to find out though so I know that news is forthcoming as soon as she hits that magical mark where they can tell. I'm so excited to be an "auntie".<div>
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NOW, in OTHER awesome news... I got a call today from the school I have been trying to get Hannah into for the last 5 months (while I have been <a href="http://boobyfish.blogspot.com/2012/02/home-schooling.html">homes chooling</a>). I haven't posted the day to day tribulations of that whole adventure here but if you follow me on Facebook you have been privvy to a few rants about it. Anyway, today I got the call that I have been anxiously hoping and praying for! I got the call that we had been accepted into the school for the next school year, for 4th grade! It totally makes it worth all the hoops I have had to jump through. She is excited and so are we!<div>
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So, to celebrate, these good things and the fact that you made it this far reading ( lol) I am offering up a little give away of a packet of my art postcards. All you have to do is leave a comment on I will draw a comment next Monday in hopes that I can pass along a "Good Monday" to someone else. Good luck!<br /><div>
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</div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-65683012014073483812012-05-03T15:55:00.001-07:002012-05-03T15:55:51.193-07:00Corners of my Home<br />Been slacking a bit this week. A wrench kind of got thrown into my schedule with STAR testing for the pea. Even though I hauled my computer down, the wifi at school was down so I had to just sit and wait. At least I had my Kindle on day two.<br /><br />I feel bad that I missed Work Table Wednesday yesterday, but honestly I haven't been working on much I can share yet... <br /><br /><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/113673020667848202016/BluhmStudios?authkey=Gv1sRgCInm19y-uZTOWA#5738444593082587778'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6OtyrJbb9FJDEUdDx9A1VBnjrouNUxcvYuJrURQtm3kjijAMzPl3SdN4OrRTQkvQqLHqWwta4S_NKK1Mm3IoWPvmjbbGU2KlNBuYhmZVd_z75ndKHydskHaA6LJL77XpC4MQ/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />I DID manage to finish up a tiny project yesterday when I framed one of my art postcards in an up cycled frame that I painted white. It's from a stash of wood frames I scored at the Goodwill some time ago. I made a little "matt" from some vintage book pages. I think it's very cute hanging in this little area next to my coatrack under my "Blooms" sign. I am always drawn to things that say "bloom" as it is a play on our last name and I'd meaningful.<br /><br />So I will leave you all with that this find Spring day. What are you up to?<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-25135269309873690922012-04-25T15:54:00.000-07:002012-04-25T15:54:01.012-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seems like all the other girls are being slackers today. I am tempted to join is but I am martyring myself for your enjoyment. Ha ha.<br />
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I spent most of my morning at a clients. I do some part time work for a small local winery so I was there and even scored lunch and a nice glass of wine. I have not done anything crafty today but I DID finish up my stitchery last night.<br />
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As I mentioned before, its a sampler from <a href="http://www.housewrenstudio.typepad.com/">Charlotte Lyons</a>' <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/charlottelyons?ref=seller_info">Etsy shop</a>. It is called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80089614/mr-america-the-stitching-sampler?ref=pr_shop">Mr America</a> and it just one of a bunch of CUTE samplers she has listed. I got a sneakie peek of another one she is working on today on Instagram. Heehee<br />
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Here are links to the other WTW girls.. you can hop on over and see if they managed to get their rears in gear for WTW or tease them for slackin' this week :) <a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.ca/">Barbe</a>, <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/">Julee</a>, <a href="http://sherrysmyth.blogspot.ca/">Sherry</a> and maybe even <a href="http://kathymaximo.blogspot.com/">Kathy</a> :)</div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-53396597996240841862012-04-23T17:53:00.001-07:002012-04-23T17:53:35.375-07:00Earth DaySo yeah, I am a little late posting for Earth Day, which you probably know was yesterday. I also feeling a too lazy to actually plug my phone into my computer to pull down pictures because that actually requires cords and stuff.<br /><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/113673020667848202016/BluhmStudios?authkey=Gv1sRgCInm19y-uZTOWA#5734764015076288066'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCvXeHJayTyXqXloH0BQe3i-jNVvDlbwH8e0u47WG5iopzWPDpSbxus8oGfeM7sYDfJzekXOoU-bmED0n8yedHPGyD4vcDe5FZ3IU98TIRID2goABSGA0S_EGhhXmUnTE8nCL/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Despite a BEAUTIFUL (and HOT) weekend Mother Nature has popped back in with clouds and wind and rain is eminent; as is this headache that is coming on. Hence the laziness.<br /><br />Anyway, I have been bitten by the stitching bug lately. I had this cute sampler that I bought from Charlotte Lyons on Etsy and it was begging for some color. Since pulling it out last week I have been stitching obsessively and it's almost done. Here's a couple of sneak peeks. (Earth Day inspired)<br /><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/113673020667848202016/BluhmStudios?authkey=Gv1sRgCInm19y-uZTOWA#5734764080855155122'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FhO1olBFLquVrhudDt87Nqy9fcxfLscgg0_i1rndE_z1q_a79lyu1nJ5cEAF6hXDC_LoKm41pqJeP3Po5RY_-Jduw3ITtSFxDzd_3mI1xYeEtxgww0qTafizxYdwP4n2s-Bg/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' align='right' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-28692229311695083132012-04-19T19:56:00.001-07:002012-04-19T19:56:52.499-07:00Giveaway<br />
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Hey Kids.. I RARELY post about this kinds of things on my blog but Michele's things are just TOO cute and I want to win!! You can get a chance to win too.. just hop on over and check out <a href="http://www.close2myart.com/blog/2012/04/close2myart-giveaway/">her giveaway</a>! Which thing do you want to win?</div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-13719988190439463612012-04-18T17:40:00.000-07:002012-04-18T17:40:15.965-07:00Work Table Wednesday...Its Wednesday! and you know what that means?? Work Table Wednesday!!<br />
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This picture is of Lexee sitting across from me while working on the garage floor and our little helper is Sweetie Pie.. isn't she cute?? Sweetest little things.. we are now in the process of trying to convince Daddy that Hannah needs a similar little friend.<br />
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Here are a couple of shots of my canvas as it progressed. I went <a href="http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/">Alisa Burke</a> style on it.. soo much fun. Its been way too long since I just got messy with paint and ink and stamps and stuff. My bird it kind of lame, but its IN PROGRESS so hopefully I will actually finish it up and share it.<br />
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I have other shots from our visit on my camera but I am too tired to go find wherever I stashed it so I will share them later this week.<br />
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Finally, here is one of Hannah's pieces.. she did a couple of stretched canvases. We need more wall space!!!<br />
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Be sure to go visit<a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com/2012/04/woefully-boring-worktable-wednesday.html"> Barbe</a> and <a href="http://sherrysmyth.blogspot.ca/2012/04/work-table-wednesday_18.html">Sherry</a> for WTW too, and maybe <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/">Julee</a> will pipe up soon too.<br />
<br />Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-59435050767751880332012-04-16T20:07:00.002-07:002012-04-16T20:07:51.257-07:00Happy Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a quickie post today. I have been busy today doing chores and packing to go to Julee's tomorrow! I am so excited for another artsy play date and hope the girls enjoy seeing each other again.<br />
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Wanted to share that my art cards came in and they turned out better than I had hoped. I posted some packs in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BluhmStudios">Etsy</a> shop along with other bits and pieces that Hannah and I have been creating in the studio. Hannah recently got her first sale and was OVER THE MOON with excitement. so cute!<br />
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See you for Work Table Wednesday!Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-33970385294592885462012-04-15T21:49:00.001-07:002012-04-15T21:49:30.032-07:00Testing, 1 2 3<br />I am trying out my new blog app that allows me to blog from my iPhone and/ or iPad, if I can manage to get it away from the family. LOL<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/113673020667848202016/BluhmStudios?authkey=Gv1sRgCInm19y-uZTOWA#5731856190515919362'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhkJVYCLkmBXrli5t2vxbKGkvmsVKakXOgcyAsQL75qxtO1_Pkxo6c39OEvEo86yHfb-NAjd5bh6zEvgi7x0C8jju0Rf8loW5JugZVduZXc9cvug2KKidcb1-o8586FoYxdxH/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am loving that I can blog my Instagram photos directly without having to upload them to my computer (because I am lazy) <br /><br />Also, if any iPhone users know how to make Siri stop randomly telling me what letters/ words I am typing, I would love you forever!!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-2947180383691683352012-04-11T16:20:00.000-07:002012-04-11T16:20:16.081-07:00Work Table Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lb39QjM8lpc60vhxdwyU6VQl04sKQOJf5XDqtvj55UgTTJSOj6zPwOujrAPITLdzvLwgLXPiIf0TE8Q6fh4VRxgF8tZ8sacjEEbGE9mv2MSXcCdwwqtEdzNXBIPEgOJ-znqy/s1600/Worktable-Wednesday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lb39QjM8lpc60vhxdwyU6VQl04sKQOJf5XDqtvj55UgTTJSOj6zPwOujrAPITLdzvLwgLXPiIf0TE8Q6fh4VRxgF8tZ8sacjEEbGE9mv2MSXcCdwwqtEdzNXBIPEgOJ-znqy/s320/Worktable-Wednesday.jpg" width="320" /></a>Wow, Wednesday snuck up fast this week. We're kind of in a continuous cycle of dreary rainy weather this week. Fortunately we had beautiful weekend weather that allowed for an Easter egg hunt and all sorts of outdoor play. My friend Vicki was here over the weekend with her 3 kidlets and we spent much time in the studio with the doors flung open.<br />
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I am only sharing a few sneak peeks here because I haven't bound it yet and I don't want her to see the whole thing.<br />
In this picture I am showing the flap I had to sew on because I made the cover and when I went to stick the signatures in it was too fat! Soo... I improvised and thus the flap was added. I am hoping I can get my sewing machine to sew the signatures in but I may have to hand bind it. I don't mind but my right shoulder has been killing me.<br />
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Anyway, following are a few more sneak peeks at some of the pages.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The other thing currently on my <strike>work table</strike> coffee table is some stitchery. Hannah had wanted to work on this piece that I had lying around and in the process she found the latest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80089614/mr-america-the-stitching-sampler" target="_blank">sampler</a> I purchased from <a href="http://housewrenstudio.typepad.com/">Charlotte.</a> (Lying underneath) I will probably pop that in a hoop soon and start stitching on it. You may <a href="http://boobyfish.blogspot.com/2011/08/stitchin.html">recall </a>what I did with my last sampler from her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>What are YOU working on? Pop on over to check out what these other WTW gals are working on: <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/2012/04/today-is-gift-thats-why-they-call-it.html">Julee</a>, <a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.ca/2012/04/work-table-wednesday_11.html">Barbe</a>, <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/2012/04/today-is-gift-thats-why-they-call-it.html">Sherry</a>.Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-58478759842758709702012-04-08T10:00:00.002-07:002012-04-08T10:00:02.589-07:00Happy Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhZrqhqMUMonIHsTuzaJplBt0vEwktwtOFUrh6a7gIf3DebmCd3-1_oJheo2S2vMeOT8BFmtAOXFxjih-qw-7y5gLBmnM0-MYWgxjoxg6VohpYdJjoN4vCOLbwQCKutNgF7Q0/s1600/Easter_slide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhZrqhqMUMonIHsTuzaJplBt0vEwktwtOFUrh6a7gIf3DebmCd3-1_oJheo2S2vMeOT8BFmtAOXFxjih-qw-7y5gLBmnM0-MYWgxjoxg6VohpYdJjoN4vCOLbwQCKutNgF7Q0/s640/Easter_slide.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-71930627688538125372012-04-04T18:23:00.000-07:002012-04-04T18:23:23.086-07:00Work Table Wednesday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lb39QjM8lpc60vhxdwyU6VQl04sKQOJf5XDqtvj55UgTTJSOj6zPwOujrAPITLdzvLwgLXPiIf0TE8Q6fh4VRxgF8tZ8sacjEEbGE9mv2MSXcCdwwqtEdzNXBIPEgOJ-znqy/s1600/Worktable-Wednesday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lb39QjM8lpc60vhxdwyU6VQl04sKQOJf5XDqtvj55UgTTJSOj6zPwOujrAPITLdzvLwgLXPiIf0TE8Q6fh4VRxgF8tZ8sacjEEbGE9mv2MSXcCdwwqtEdzNXBIPEgOJ-znqy/s320/Worktable-Wednesday.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Its Work Table Wednesday and we're so excited that our pal <a href="http://sherrysmyth.blogspot.ca/2012/04/whats-on-my-work-table-wednesday.html" target="_blank">Sherry</a> is joining in the fun this week. Also, be sure to see <a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com/2012/04/work-table-wednesday.html" target="_blank">Barbe's</a> cool post. She has been a busy bee. I think <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julee</a> is otherwise occupied with driving her little around but she may make an appearance. If you post a WTW post, be sure to let me know in the comments!<br />
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So, onto my worktable. Well, I have been busy experimenting with more soldering lately. I have been inspired by Facebook pal <a href="http://nestfeathersandtwine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christine Alane</a> to go a bit outside my box and tackle soldering these hearts. I have had the stashed since I dug them out of an old barn at a friends ranch. The aunt that lived there was a serious <strike>hoarder</strike>, er collector of STUFF. I found so many treasures there and so much I have "stashed" for a special project. Some of the ornaments I used on my vintage ornament wreathes were from there.. along with these hearts. And to think these almost went out of the studio in my cleaning binge..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have about a dozen or so of these blank glass (heavy) hearts. I set about adding foil tape after cleaning them really well. This is the first one I did:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5-u99bCWV0BSgOyn2mMHewT1cJ6gK80r0RTrzjorJ091IvU_yv_rCcRBC9eBK4LR4LCyzdj6x4Q5K_C7wi14mQeQIiBDx5nwuO7iyLfsl1ZTfeHRp4apTPtU7v7gBZybW65u/s1600/heart_hand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5-u99bCWV0BSgOyn2mMHewT1cJ6gK80r0RTrzjorJ091IvU_yv_rCcRBC9eBK4LR4LCyzdj6x4Q5K_C7wi14mQeQIiBDx5nwuO7iyLfsl1ZTfeHRp4apTPtU7v7gBZybW65u/s320/heart_hand.jpg" width="257" /></a></div>and I have to say that I am really tickled with how it turned out. My husband saw it sitting on my table today and said he thought it was super cool too.<br />
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The next one did not go so well.. its the one with the pink embellishment. Its better now and Hannah soldered a loop to the bottom so I can add some danglies too it.<br />
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Finally, I did the one with the cameo today. I am only using a soldering iron and don't have a torch so I haven't been able to attach the embellishments with solder. I have been using clear silicone caulk and it seems to be doing the trick.<br />
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I am in the process of taping some others up and trying out different patterns. There is only really so much I can do with the tape itself so I think I might order a sheet of foil to play with on future versions. Its kind of fun to focus on this series of pieces. I have so many ideas!<br />
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</div>Here is the picture I took just before heading back into the house. Its my main work table in the studio. It hasn't been this cleared off and organized in a looooong time :) It will be put to good use this weekend when my friend Vicki comes down.<br />
What's on your work table??<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfwxQPkkD8UPq-q3Mt9PjdtE_rSip00syIQ_Jy1ZjKIG58LOnLxcmaWiYrf0s50uMWH0Gnm1gRSsyI1MIC7GkeXZ4lyUgDScpomswrfthPguYdR7XDuaeUYowfHAoVBnGq-rh/s1600/worktable_clean.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfwxQPkkD8UPq-q3Mt9PjdtE_rSip00syIQ_Jy1ZjKIG58LOnLxcmaWiYrf0s50uMWH0Gnm1gRSsyI1MIC7GkeXZ4lyUgDScpomswrfthPguYdR7XDuaeUYowfHAoVBnGq-rh/s320/worktable_clean.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-25854598699789139882012-03-28T16:38:00.000-07:002012-03-28T16:38:37.129-07:00WTW-<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVfKweLSgl3nBpPJdTJDmzQdWTEL-FC5du8fdvJInqACNZsuizBv1CV85wT5xc4OTzy6uxWiH61Y_MzKpA08uZb7T5tcqavq5AZW84IsKBw2VPtPA147EaMSv8GfcwWMidsbe/s1600/flowers_charm_fnt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVfKweLSgl3nBpPJdTJDmzQdWTEL-FC5du8fdvJInqACNZsuizBv1CV85wT5xc4OTzy6uxWiH61Y_MzKpA08uZb7T5tcqavq5AZW84IsKBw2VPtPA147EaMSv8GfcwWMidsbe/s320/flowers_charm_fnt.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>Hey kids.. Its Work Table Wednesday!! Problem is, I have been in a court room and jury room for the past 3 days so my "work table" looked like a pile of notes, a styrofoam cup and some Tootsie Roll wrappers. They take your phone away when you enter the Jury Room so I couldn't even sneak a peek for you all.<br />
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The most recent thing I have been working on is creating some images to make into some art charms/ necklaces. Here is one that I am creating from one of my paintings. That's about as close as we're going to get today because all I feel like doing is vegging on the couch and waiting for Survivor to come on. LOL<br />
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Hopefully I will do better next week.<br />
Be sure to pop over and see what<a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-craft-paloooza-over-here-today.html" target="_blank"> Julie</a> and <a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Barbe</a> are doing. And, PLEASE join us next week. If you plan to, just leave a comment below so we can add you to our little WTW blog hop.<br />
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Cheers!Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-1127197000937619942012-03-27T13:00:00.001-07:002012-03-27T13:05:01.479-07:00I am a Brave GirlOne of my goals this year was to push myself to do things that aren't so comfortable to me. It means reaching out to new people/friends. Trying new things artistically and sending off my art into the world more. I am happy to report that I have been doing well on all fronts so far.<br />
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One of the most recent things I did was to send off some of my artwork to Kathy & Melody at <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/" target="_blank">Brave Girls Club</a>. If you are not familiar with Brave Girls... please take a few minutes to go check them out.<br />
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There are lots of classes, art and inspiration featured on the site and each day they send an inspirational and motivational, encouraging email to your inbox. You can sign up <a href="http://bravegirlsclub.com/a-little-bird-told-me-daily-truth-emails" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Lately they have put out a call for birdie art so I sent some in. The piece shown here was directly influenced by Melody's Soul Restoration class. It created when I was working on my truth cards and it is one of the pieces I send to Kathy. Well I was delighted to receive an email from kathy today saying that my artwork was featured on their mailing last night. Here is the Daily Truth that accompanied it..<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">"Dear One of a Kind Girl, Think about what happened last week what felt really great, and then what made you feel small. Think about the things you accomplished and the things that you wish you could go back and do a different way. Think about the things that were on your to-do list and then think about why some of them didn't get checked off. Then congratulate yourself for the things that did. Think about what you want more of in your life and what you most definitely want less of.So many of us just go through life without evaluating how things went. When we don't think about how things went what was great and what wasn't so great. We find ourselves going in circles. We have to know where to change things, what to change, how to change things and what to do MORE of. We get to be in charge of ALL of that!!! So this new week, dear friend take some time to think about how things have been going and if they are not going the way you would like them to go make some changes. You are worth that time. Your life is important and valuable and you are so very loved."</span></i><br />
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I have to say it was a very nice surprise to come home to on my Jury Duty break today. Its amazing how the little things can change up your day. And I am proud to be featured by these wonderful women. Hope you find some inspiration there as I have.Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-63268587605746539972012-03-25T20:27:00.000-07:002012-03-25T20:27:03.810-07:00new stuff...The "big sale" at my printer encouraged me to turn some paintings I have been hoarding into new art cards for the Etsy shop. I could have ordered a whole slew of them but DH would probably freak out with me spending that much $$ right now since we just took it in the rear with the IRS. (gah!)<br />
So, I limited myself to my three favorites and I hope you love them as much as I do ( or think I will once they actually get here)..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Looking at these, and working with the images to add text and crop them right, etc. makes me want to go out and play with all my scrap paper and paints. I have been deep in soldering and jewelry. I can't seem to stick with any one thing. At least its easier for me to find and put away all my stuff now that the studio is clean and relatively organized. I guess we'll see how the week progresses. It might not progress to well..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to report for jury duty tomorrow.</div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-33870878617068170742012-03-22T10:00:00.002-07:002012-03-22T10:00:01.250-07:00be creative<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today was super busy with homeschooling and work and trying to get out into the studio. I did some chores and took advantage of the gorgeous weather outside to spray some weeds and then work with the studio doors open.<br />
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When I finally made it out to the studio I cranked up the soldering iron for the first time since Julee was here. I have a little project in my head that I am working on but it has gone off in various directions and now I have too many ideas. The good thing was that it pushed me out of my comfort zone and I tried soldering some "alternative" things for me..<br />
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Be sure to hop on over to see <a href="http://heartcollective.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julee</a> and <a href="http://barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Barbe's</a> worktables too and join us next week!!Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-33031477395786563632012-03-20T10:00:00.001-07:002012-03-20T10:00:02.922-07:00Cat HouseJust a quick post today.. wanted to share the super cute piece Hannah soldered with Julee. She has a black cat Sophie so when she saw this on a collage sheet she grabbed the image and made this cute collage. Love the colors and think it will be so cute on our collage wall.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWa5-Y3-hfzkkgZ4mOWWa5OI0q2RCUkMGpI7dJch-pKt4Nuuc2Ix2YFsV2STIz8yFK9_zi3LuPtfug4kdP-y9DQlxfuE3KIu171-1VbTLNu0Hme_ZsWp9jV6ZrL8-5tmNMVhM/s1600/HannahsHouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWa5-Y3-hfzkkgZ4mOWWa5OI0q2RCUkMGpI7dJch-pKt4Nuuc2Ix2YFsV2STIz8yFK9_zi3LuPtfug4kdP-y9DQlxfuE3KIu171-1VbTLNu0Hme_ZsWp9jV6ZrL8-5tmNMVhM/s640/HannahsHouse.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>Heather Simpson-Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379073360383170960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044405.post-31167690010680019992012-03-19T15:53:00.000-07:002012-03-19T15:53:53.513-07:00cookies!!This post is a bit overdue but I feel behind on everything these days.. LOL<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiEA-W0OymMPXo6elkAtSFmvtWhybvH-lJD_cup2bxpy9xggYP8CIbpQsVY_iOsojczCuqSdzYxGimhJGlz1umwQzGiG_xr-LLAJ8FJRh2xLkPSkMkQ3_g8aaXkq89e_s4hX_/s1600/label.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiEA-W0OymMPXo6elkAtSFmvtWhybvH-lJD_cup2bxpy9xggYP8CIbpQsVY_iOsojczCuqSdzYxGimhJGlz1umwQzGiG_xr-LLAJ8FJRh2xLkPSkMkQ3_g8aaXkq89e_s4hX_/s320/label.jpg" width="320" /></a>Anyway, awhile back I posted about the work I was doing for sweet Michelle and her daughter Emily at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterBlossoms?ref=pr_shop_more">ButterBlossoms</a>. I shared the business card fronts I had designed using their gorgeous photos and every time I created new collateral for them I drooled on my screen. ;)<br />
Once it was all said and done and I had finished all their stuff I was in for a big surprise because the sweet ladies sent me a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82776105/cookie-gift-tin-1-dozen-shortbread-you">gift tin</a> of a dozen of their amazing cookies!! They let me pick which flavors I wanted, so I tried the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89874428/classic-shortbread-heart-cookies-1-dozen">Classic Shortbread </a>and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95112197/luscious-lemon-shortbread-cookies-1?ref=pr_shop">Luscious Lemon</a>. OMG, not only are their cookies packed beautifully.. (heehee) but meticulously and securely. Not a crumb out of place. They came out of the package crystal plate ready!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojk5YduWu3XSyIJqKpiE1RZmEjGj0xc6tPZ_ePKKYls2BGyz_nJ58eZct2Ma_Eeh5lSZxQnqfL27oJ1tbpg1BSnuK4dfywI4rfUnE-j2rU6pWYNlXwwIW3AK6MAeOWfWHtGKz/s1600/Cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojk5YduWu3XSyIJqKpiE1RZmEjGj0xc6tPZ_ePKKYls2BGyz_nJ58eZct2Ma_Eeh5lSZxQnqfL27oJ1tbpg1BSnuK4dfywI4rfUnE-j2rU6pWYNlXwwIW3AK6MAeOWfWHtGKz/s320/Cookies.jpg" width="320" /></a>Well of course I dug right in and OMG they are the BEST shortbread cookies I have EVER had. I have had them hidden away with strict instructions to the family NOT TO TOUCH. I have been slowly allowing myself to have only 1 a day and I was getting low so I figured I had better take some pictures before all I had to share was the satisfied smile on my lips.<br />
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Look how pretty there are. Perfect buttery hearts sprinkled with just enough sparkling sugar to feel extra decadent. So whether for a special occasion, a gift or a special treat for yourself, I highly recommend ButterBlossoms cookies!! Can't wait to try some of their other flavors.. like the Bacon Chocolate or Honey Espresso. Yum..<br />
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