All Member Show

This has been a busy month - The month started out with the Midwest Lampworkers Guild All Member Show opening at the Hot Shops Art Center. This weekend, I finally had the opportunity at Art in the Bag to take a pictures of my display. I'm pleased with how it turned out with the layering of fabric along the back, the use of some of my earthy/antique displays. Thanks to Hobby Lobby for having a store in my neighborhood to help me with my last minute display shopping.

Awesome friends!

I have awesome friends! I'm spoiled and I love it.

I have to brag about my friend Julie. She just mailed me a belated birthday present and included in the box was her donation for the upcoming "Art in the Bag" event. It's awesome! It's a patchwork design that has been quilted and the unique handle is braided sewn strips. It is a great size and will be able to hold lots of stuff.

Funny thing is . . . I think I have some of these same fabrics in my stash to make a quilt. If it isn't the same line, it is definitely a similar color pallette. I'm planning on working on the project while out at her quilt retreat. Assuming I can find it in my 'crap' room - aka the craft room.

K

Where's the art?

You might be asking . . . where's the art? Why is there nothing in your ETSY store? What have you been working on?

Well, there is an answer.
Answer I have.

Are you ready? I have my latest works at the Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE for the Midwest Lampworkers Guild All Member Show.

The pieces will be there through the month.

And, while those are out on display, I am going to be working on new creations at home. I have several enamel pieces that are in progress, my sewing machine is set up on the dining room table, and I found a cool crochet project that I hadn't worked on since last fall.

I think I'm "nesting" due to the weather change. The fall & cool weather always motivates me to work in doors.

Stay tuned for more postings. And hopefully pictures too!

My lastest project . . . What's on your boxers?

I like to . . . volunteer. And I'm super exite about this most recent project. This one pays a great tribute to my sweet grandmother Evelyn who passed away last year. My grandma was a strong woman. She might not of thought of herself in that manner, but she as a great role model. And, she was a multi-cancer survivor including colon cancer and breast cancer.

That leads to the introduction of my latest project. I've volunteered my time to the Douglas/Sarpy County Colon Task Force to launch the inaugural Boxer 500 - A SHORT Run to Fight Colon Cancer. It is a 5K Fun Run/Walk featuring participants in boxer shorts. They are completely optional of course, but I can't wait to see all of the fabulous boxers at the event.

Next year, the Boxer will migrate to the nationally branded event - the Undy 5000 an event coordinated by the Colon Cancer Alliance.

This year's event will be Sunday, August 9th at Walnut Creek in Papillion, Nebraska. Registration is online at http://www.omaharun.org/.



And, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the other large project the week prior at Haworth Park in Bellevue, Nebraska the 6th Annual Wear Yellow Ride and Walk on Saturday, August 1st. New this year is the addition of the 1Mile walk along the river front. You can ride, you can walk or you can simply come and eat pancakes! This is the premier event of Wear Yellow Nebraska of which I am excited to be a founding member of the non-profit. More about the Wear Yellow event is online at www.livestrongarmyomaha.blogspot.com/.

Coming to a home near . . . me!

I simply have to show off the new piece of art that

Drew and I recently purchased from a dear friend of ours, Pat Barton of Barton Visions. Pat is an underwater photographer based out of Council Bluffs, IA.

Now, you're asking, underwater photography in Iowa? Well, he travels to uber-cool places to take photos. The one in particular that caught our attention was this one from the Solomon Islands.

He has had it printed 18" x 24" and it is currently at the frame shop for the finishing touches.

I can't wait to bring it home! And, I have no idea where we are going to hang it, but we absolutely fell in love with the color & texture of this "sea creature" and know that it will make an awesome addition to the decorating within our home. If you get a chance, check out Pat's work on his website. The best is to see the work in person at show.

K