I am taking a brief break from Life and it's difficulties. I realized that I am at 1008 posts since starting to blog August of 2004. Can you imagine? 1000+ posts!!!
In celebration, I am doing another give-away. I will use the random generator again. Just post a comment here about anything I have posted on my blog or comment about what you think about my blog. You can comment as many times as you want. You have until Saturday, May17, 2008, to post a comment to try and win.
I will be giving away 1000 of something. I have no idea what it will be. I will not guarantee it will be 1000 of the same thing. It will be fun though. Don't you want to win to find out? BTW, I am not responsible for miscounts. You will probably get more than 1000 of something. If you sit there and count, then you definitely need to get a more interesting life! You get what you get for FREE! I have not lost my sense of humor through this whole thing.
Okay, back to our regularly scheduled programming. I am going back to the hospice to see my sister now.
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About Me
- Crazy Art Girl
- Reading Interventionist by day and mom 24 hours a day. When I am not teaching, being mom, or being a wife, I am creating art. I am mainly a fabric, collage, metal, art jewelry, and Dremel Artist. I am addicted to my sewing and felting machines. I love to teach, to blog, and to share my art techniques.You will find me mainly on Facebook.
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My Dremel Recommendations - click on an item to go to the Dremel Website
- 10.8V rotary tool - cordless - my choice for a cordless
- 300 Series Rotary Tool - Basic Tool (great for new user or occasional use)
- 400 XPR rotary tool - for people who are serious about their tools
- Dremel Chuck or Universal Chuck - sold separately - a must-have so you don't have to change collets
- Dremel Driver - great cordless screwdriver
- Dremel Glue Gun - love that it has different tips
- Drill Bit Set - sold separately - not in any of the kits that come with the rotary tools
- EZ lock system - cutting wheels - easy on/off and I like the wheels better than the ones that come in the kits
- Multi-vise - works clamped to table or as stand-alone clamp
- Scroll Saw - fabulous for heavy duty work - cutting hard cover books
- Workstation - a very lightweight and useful drill press
PhotoEZ - EZ Screenprint
- Copper Sheet-Basic Copper
- Creative Options-Very fun storage, organization, and totes
- Dick Blick
- Grid Ribbon and other Fun Fibers
- Large Hole Punchinella (sequin waste)
- PhotoEZ source - ezscreenprint
- SkyBluePInk (fun stuff, punchinella, ball chain bracelets)
- Soldering-Simply Swank
- Suze Weinberg - UTEE, bezels, & other fun stuff
- Textiles - Joggles
- Volcano Arts - metalwork & bookbinding
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36 comments:
You do some lovely art work,
WOW!! You are amazing. I went through the exact same thing 13 years ago with my brother. I was at that time taking a Bob Ross Painting class. I did finish the class and painted some pretty good landscapes, but my brother's diagnosis sent me into a tail spin and I have never to this day had the desire to paint like that again. Just in Dec 06 a friend of mine showed her altered art and my interest peaked again.
Again I admire you so much for thriving to make others happy. Please take care of YOURSELF. You are the best!! Sharon
WOW!! You are amazing!! I went through the exact same thing 13 years ago with my brother. I was taking a Bob Ross Painting class at the time of his diagnosis. Even though I finished the class, it sent me into a tail spin,and I even I actually painted some pretty good landscapes, I never wanted to paint again. Finally in Dec 06 a friend showed me her altered art and got me back into an artful life. You hang in there and take CARE of you!! Sharon
Belinda, thanks for all your great technique posts. I've learned so much from you!
Peg
Hi B, Just want you to know that I appreciate hearing about your life as well as your art. TFS.
Peg
I just discovered your fabulous blog and all of your creativity. You are so very talented. I am sure I will return many times. Thank you for sharing so much.
I think your blog is great and informative and I would love to win something anything.
Cheers
Gail in OZ
You are so much fun. I could do the same thing but don't know how. I have soooooooo much stuff. Yard sales and thrift stores are my friends. Oh, well. In the meantime, take care of yourself. My prayers are always with you and your family. Marrianna
You are a real inspiration to everyone who reads your blog!
Hi, I am new to your blog as of a couple of weeks ago after finding you through links in the QA blog, the posts on the recent quilt show where you had a booth and taught classes. I have really been enjoying your writing and sharing of products and techniques and after reading your review of the Altered Surfaces book I decided to buy it at Skybluepink. Thanks for all your sharing of your work, I am positively enjoying it. The sad part is what is happening in your family, so sorry to hear about your sister. She is fortunate to have you by her side and lending support although it must be very hard for you. It takes a lot of strength to be able to lend support like that. You are lucky to have a sister you care about so much and I send you and her blessings and healing energy.
Jan in Oregon
Despite what your going through Belinda your still displaying such kindness and generosity to the rest of us. You have a Big Heart!
I'll be thinking of you and your family while things are so difficult for you all. You certainly don't have to explain to your "fans" that you need to take care of life (and yourself!). Warm prayers and thoughts from MN....
Becky A.
I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to her, you and your son.
I got one of your charm bracelets and get so many compliments on it. Love your blog site.
debbi g
I got one of your charm bracelets and I get so many compliments one it. Love your blog site.
debbig
I got one of your charms bracelets and I get so many compliments on it. Love your blog site.
Wow 1000 things... how wonderful..a girl can always more things.. especially 1000 of them..
unbelievably shocking to read your sad post today. Take deep breaths and hold the love you feel for her tightly to your core.
peace will come
I love your 9patch quiltie. The colors are great and your little inchie centers are adorable. I can't imagine counting 1000 things. Congrats on your blog and postings.
I'm so sorry about your sister. I hope she is comfortable and it's a good thing you are close to her to see her often.
Congratulations on your 1000 posts!
I enjoy your blog and read it several times a week.
Susan
Keep up the good work. Your sister would be proud.
Chica, you ROCK! Thanks for doing this Thingie Giveaway.
I'm really looking forward to your upcoming swaps. And thanks to you for teaching me how to do the techniques!
Peg
Belinda,
God Bless you and your family. And I am so glad that you haven't lost your sense of humor--Your tribute to your sister in the next post is sooooo "Belinda"! So fresh, so life..I know that you are hurting so badly, yet you seem to have such a grip.....
know that you have many rays of love beaming at you..
brenda bliss
A yahoo group connection! I found your blog from a call of art email. I have been enjoying your blog. I love the text on the beads. Way cool I have to try that.
Blessings to you and your family.
Gretchen
congratulations on 1000 posts! I was amazed to just hit 400 on my blog!
Your 2x2 metal thingy looks so interesting, I am joining the mixed media group to participate. It's not my "usual" media, so should be a fun stretch.
Your work is quite inspiring!
Oooh, thanks for sharing Belinda! I will hope I win :)
Tami
Hi, Wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I just read your tribute to your sister in the blog. Very sweet. Thank you for sharing. Marrianna
Belinda, I love reading your blog just because of your incredible energy! I would love 1,000 thingies! Suzanne
You have me loving those large sized ball chains! Thank you for finding them. Took me a while to figure out how to work them, lol.
I so loved your copper bracelets I had to make a buy from skybluepink . Thanks for the info.
JeanM
Sometimes life happens and we are in experiences that are new to us and maybe ones we'd rather not be involved, but that's life. Enjoy each day and savor the time spent with family/friends whether art is part of the scene or not. Make memories that will bring a smile to your face in the future.
the last post is in cyberspace....
Belinda-
I am so inspired by your blog, and you. You are so talented!
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I hope that you and your family find solace in the knowledge that she is finally at peace.
Katina
DFW
I did leave a comment, but it doesn't seem to have shown up, so I will try again.
You have a big heart, to do something like this now. it is truly generous & thoughtful.
You have made so many friends, I hope that will be of some comfort.
Treasure your memories & take good care of yourself.
Mavis
I would leave a random comment, but you deserve much more than that! As you know I've admired your stuff from a far for awhile, and finally coming face to face puts it all together! Besides an incredible talent, you're an incredibly strong person, and ya gotta love that! Keep keeping it interesting!
1,000 thingies....go ahead make my day...throw my name into that pile!! Thanks Belinda...
Love your tutorials, and visit often.
Aiyana
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