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Rayvenwood Manor
Guess what I just got in the mail this rainy afternoon and won’t be taking off anytime soon ???
I will give you a clue…it is from one of my most favorite Etsy Shops…Rayvenwood Manor 
The owner of the shop and I have become fast friends as creative minds think alike. “Wink” Wink”…Now we have done trades in the past but this time around it was a very special trade indeed. I am creating a special painting to put in her little sons room which I will post pictures of at a later date.
She in turn has created this beautiful “Memory Bracelet” and necklace in honor of Mazzy!!!
Anastacia has many years experience working with jewelry and so she connected with exactly what I wanted. She listed to my thought’s and memories…took time to really pick out some special charms that would connect with my daughter and symbolize her time here on this earth and special moments that we shared. I mean this charm bracelet is totally loaded!!! Here is a list a list of everything she put into it…
*Sterling silver double strand charm bracelet with large crab claw closure…all “o” ring connecters are sterling silver
*Charms
From Left to Right…
Swarovski amethyst purple angel (I came up with these myself)
Cookie monster
Vintage blue glass star and hemetite bead dangle (Mazzy Star)
Swarovski amethyst purple angel
Swarovski dark purple crystal with strawberry charm to represent the frappicinos
Vintage purple glass bead silver flower
Vintage 1960′s Sterling silver scroll picture frame charm for photo
Swarovski Blue crystal and hemetite bead dangle with silver flower
Snuffy from Seseme Street
Swarovski Blue crystal and hemetite bead dangle
Vintage 1972 Sterling silver Tinkerbell charm with star in her hand
Swarovski amethyst purple angel
Round Mother’s sterling silver disk charm with “Mazzy” on front and her March birthstone
Swarovski amethyst purple angel
Vintage 1960′s sterling silver scroll designed heart locket
Swarovski Blue crystal and hemetite bead dangle
Elmo from Seseme Street
Swarovski Blue crystal and hemetite bead dangle with silver flower
Vintage 1972 Sterling Silver Cinderella’s Castle Charm form Walt Disney World
Vintage purple glass bead silver ornate cross
Swarovski dark purple crystal with strawberry charm to represent the frappicinos
Swarovski dark blue crystal with scroll heart charm
Vintage blue glass star and hemetite bead dangle (Mazzy Star)
Swarovski amethyst purple angel
Grover from Seseme Street
Swarovski amethyst purple angel
I can’t wait to add special photos of my Mazzy to the sterling silver locket and frame!!! Oh so very special and I am wearing both the bracelet and necklace as I type this As soon as the photos were taken they went right on my wrist and neck…I just could not wait;) They are simply gorgeous just like my friend Anastacia .
Take a moment and please look through her Etsy Shop. And if you have someone in your life that was lost too soon and you want something beautiful to wear in their remembrance day in and day out… then you need to get in touch with Anastacia
Because she can make you a special custom piece tailored to your special loved one…
Just tell her I sent ya =)
I’m so thankful for my beautiful friend and to possess her lovely creations in my daughters honor…
Thank You Anastacia XOXO
~Cheers~
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Lovely Days…
Hello everyone:) I want to thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes for my mother and her surgery. Again thank you!!!!! As for being back in the studio I have been working hard here in the studio and have made good progress on the commissioned piece. I should be finishing this piece soon! Here is a sneak peek of it so far….
I still have some work to do on the hair and skin…some finishing work, but am happy with the way this painting is coming to life.
Yes I am now one year older:) We have been sooo busy that I have been working just about every day and have not had much free time, so it was such a lovely surprise when my hubby made me this beautiful red velvet cake:) He also made me one of my favorite meals from scratch, lasagna and it was so very yummy!!! So was the cake!!! It all started with the doorbell ringing and when I went to the door all I seen was a bunch of balloons and so I opened the door to find my husband holding a pink box and the balloons!!! So sweet:)
I “shared” the balloons with my Mazzy by placing them next to her photograph. I know how much she loved balloons and therefore I love them too. I miss her so much and just know how much she would have enjoyed the cake that daddy made too.
And just what was in the pink box you ask……
“Light Blue” perfume from Dulce & Gabbana:) It has such a light and wonderful sent, I just love it!!!
I have also been working on these little lovelies. A small series that I am working on at the moment.
They are acrylic works on paper. I used Goldens black gesso as a base and then went from there. I am anxious to see how this series come to life:)
Ok everyone I am headed back to the studio for now. Have a wonderful afternoon:)
~Cheers~
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Fresh From the Sewing Room & Studio
This little cutie was a commissioned piece and is getting ready to be shipped off to it’s forever home:)
These pups are always fun to see how they come to life and how each one has it’s own personality!
This lovely little set is a trade:) Always fun to trade with other artists:) It’s is on it’s way to the United Kingdom as we speak!!!
This little art doll is of my Norwegian Breaveheart Bears:) So cute and sweet. Made from 100% wool felt. These cuties will add a unique lovable charm to any space. Each and every bear is made by hand and hand sewn by me.
A lot of love and thought is put into the creation of each and every bear. This bear is ready to be shipped to a forever loving home with you:) Now available in my Etsy and iCraft shops!!!
I have been working on building the skin tone of the girls in my current commissioned piece.
It has taken every inch of self discipline to keep from jumping into the beautiful details of the lips and eyes:)
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!!
~Cheers~
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Living in a Snowglobe….
Kinda feeling a bit like this bird right about now:) LOL…I have a lot of things going on between a private commission, wrapping up images for the new book “Furbily-Furld”, three paintings for a show in Oklahoma…and then managing my Etsy & iCraft shops….whew!!!! I am so thankful & blessed for each and every one of these opportunities. It keeps me strong and makes me work that much harder. I am so blessed to be able to do what I love for a living.
On that note I was just notified that I was selected to present a workshop at the Compassionate Friends 33rd National Conference, a workshop based on the book I illustrated for “Nikita”s Journey”!!!
TCF National Conferences
“Reflections of Love, Visions of Hope” is the theme of The Compassionate Friends 33rd National Conference which will be held in Arlington Virginia July 2-4, 2010. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City promising a beautiful venue for the 33rd TCF National Conference. Independence Day will not only feature our Walk to Remember, but will include a world-class display of fireworks over the National Mall, visible from Arlington.
What an honor to be able to reach out to others this way and to do it in Mazzy’s memory!!! I just know that Mazzy would be so honored to know her life and spirit is through this book helping others heal. Putting together this workshop is really exciting!!!
I feel like we have been living in a snow globe:)
A look outside my studio window:( The lovely trees are now gone…so sad to see them in all their beautiful glory brought down by the snow and ice. They shall be greatly missed!!! I just hope new ones get planted soon!!!
We were pleasantly surprised when our dear friends showed up outside and plowed out our driveway and sidewalk with their ATV with a plow attachment:) So completely thoughtful!!! We are truly blessed to have such awesome people in our lives:) We were so snowed in that we could not even make out the front door:)
We got a LOT of snow:) All I could think was how much Mazzy would have LOVED it!!!!She loved the snow:)
~Cheers~
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Pumpkin Pie Fudge and Christmas Cards:)
First off I just want to announce that the first of this years Christmas Cards will be available in my Etsy Shop Also available as a fine art print!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•`★This one is the first in this years short series of winter holiday originals and is called “LOVE is the true gift”
♥ These special Christmas Cards are 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2 “ and come in a packs of 10 & 20 with extra envelopes included!!!
♥ The inside is left blank so you can add your own personal message to these special cards for the holidays.
♥Mazzy Blue Studio prints are made by using the finest fade resistant Epson professional quality inks on heavy weight fine art archival paper.
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★~Pumpkin Pie Fudge~★
Ok I know this is so not helping my diet but I have to share:)
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar, 2/3 c. evaporated milk, 1/2 c. mashed pumpkin (canned), 2 tbsp. butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1 (12 oz.) pkg vanilla-flavored baking chips, 2 c. miniature marshmallows, 1/3 c. chopped nuts (optional), 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Line 8″ square pan with aluminum foil ♥ grease foil ♥ lightly grease saucepan with butter♥ Combine sugar, milk pumpkin, butter, salt and pumpkin pie spice in saucepan. ♥ Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil ♥ boil for 12 minutes ♥ Remove from heat and stirr in baking chips and marshmallows until completely melted ♥ Add nuts and vanilla ♥ Pour into prepared pan ♥ Chill until set ♥ Cut into small squares to serve ♥ Cover and store in the refrigerator:)
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