tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75122646908741735562011-10-08T05:33:16.546-05:00Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.comBlogger1881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-35794784344501238522011-07-23T09:46:00.001-05:002011-07-23T09:46:15.937-05:00

Basket of Rosé, a photo by ginparis2002 on Flickr.looks delicious on a hot summer day!

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Peacock Fabric Journal, a photo by amybella designs on Flickr.

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sweet Journal, originally uploaded by amybella designs.

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } 2011 Word, originally uploaded by amybella designs.

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } P1320050, originally uploaded by amybella designs. are my colors for today ;)

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-52159620787949676892011-02-09T09:12:00.001-06:002011-02-09T09:12:29.656-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Recent Favs, originally uploaded by amybella designs.

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There is a really neat group that I've joined for journaling this year. Check it out at: www.oneyearartjournal.blogspot.comMy word for 2011 is Accept. This is a tough one for me for many reasons.

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Dita will be in InStyle magazine - click on Title for link.I can't wait to see this issue. She is so beautiful and the costumes are to die for.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-90668243435017889312011-01-14T16:41:00.001-06:002011-01-14T16:41:07.244-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } City of Angels journaling, originally uploaded by amybella designs. very dark muse this day!

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } City of Angels journaling, originally uploaded by amybella designs.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-65957779964680136542010-12-07T11:43:00.002-06:002010-12-07T13:07:13.615-06:00

I've been busy making journals lately. They will be for sale on my Etsy this weekend. I hope all is going well for my blog friends. Loving all the pretty artwork!

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I made this French-inspired journal for a friend, Carmella. (just love her name!) This journal was such a delicious pleasure to work on...it had to be elegant, beautiful, classy and charming. and voila, this is what happened. It looks so much better in person.

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pretty postcardOriginally uploaded by littlepinkstudio

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-30873802418939400162010-10-03T19:38:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.100-06:00

My dear friend at work had grand-twins. She is Italian and from New York. I wanted to make something special, so this little book was created just for her to collect precious memories. The front says "Grandma's Sweet Twins" in Italian. She loved it!!Almost all of the materials I used was antique, including this wonderful thread that looked so pretty and vintagey. This was so much fun to make

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This is from GPP street team Crusade #43 by michelle ward at www.michelleward.typepad.com/how_cool_is_that/

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~The Woman of The Secret Garden~Originally uploaded by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-69071393576462419542010-08-16T21:00:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.105-06:00

Believe it or not...I have found time to do art - I HAD to!!

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CN000010155Originally uploaded by Jean Carucci

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-22864374475591337112010-06-29T10:24:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.110-06:00

Alexander McQueen Oyster DressOriginally uploaded by thefoxling

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-23106458186502832782010-06-10T07:06:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.112-06:00

I love the costumes from days gone by. They were classy and were at least a tiny bit modest. Feathers, sparkles, jewelry, big stage makeup, all that yummy stuff! I used to be able to do this!!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-4429159278580512852010-05-22T09:10:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.114-06:00

Audrey & Grace

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Why Yes It Is!Originally uploaded by retrogoddess73

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Crescendoe's 1960Originally uploaded by myvintagevogue

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-41830022605237678752010-03-17T20:18:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.121-06:00

Finally surfacing after bad health for the past couple of months. I had zero energy, still don't but it's spring break here in Texas so I can do my artsy stuff. I've MISSED it so much!!

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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-49077126231906623592009-11-01T07:36:00.000-06:002010-11-22T20:45:39.126-06:00

Photos courtesy of http://www.chriscb.org/

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-45244578718180999292009-10-12T17:51:00.001-05:002009-10-12T17:52:28.857-05:00

I will be shutting this blog down soon. My new blog is: www.leglitterandpearls.blogspot.com .

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-90325688089603314492009-10-12T17:36:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.127-06:00

Pam Garrison has me hooked on stitching. I wanted one of her journals but they sold out before I could get one!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-35983033019794148182009-10-12T09:09:00.000-05:002010-11-22T20:45:39.129-06:00

Welcome to my new blog...le Glitter & Pearls!! I decided to create a new blog, why? because I can, heehee. Actually the reason is because I love to mix art and fashion so I felt like starting over and mixing things up a bit. I hope you enjoy my blog. Leave comments, I need your input!!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-996535967549973012009-10-10T10:28:00.001-05:002009-10-10T10:28:45.497-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Hairstyle, originally uploaded by Mme de Versailles.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-9831915615756815862009-09-10T20:06:00.004-05:002009-09-10T20:11:08.386-05:00

This is my random stitching. It makes no sense at all, which I love!I need to put these on Etsy.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-55752866019667802912009-09-07T01:49:00.003-05:002009-09-07T02:02:04.707-05:00

I have a Bird in springWhich for myself doth sing—The spring decoys.And as the summer nears—And as the Rose appears,Robin is gone.Yet do I not repineKnowing that Bird of mineThough flown—Learneth beyond the seaMelody new for meAnd will return.Fast is a safer handHeld in a truer LandAre mine—And though they now depart,Tell I my doubting heartThey're thine.In a serener Bright,In a more golden

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-29705716218336749532009-08-27T07:39:00.008-05:002009-08-27T07:47:18.265-05:00

I love stitching, it is an addiction! I stay up way too late doing these!This one (above) is sort of beachy feeling to me.Pink and green - two great colors that go together so well. Trying to decide if this is done, does it look 'done' to you?

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-72742035123281237132009-08-25T17:53:00.005-05:002009-08-25T18:02:01.887-05:00

Okay, so I haven't actually posted my latest creations on Etsy because I've been so busy with work! But, I do have some stuff up and will get to the rest this weekend! More of the Hollywood Legends collection. I just love this picture of Liz, isn't she gorgeous? And here's some fun stuff that I made. I love this retro Barbie and her saying, it's hilarious! Did anyone actually have this

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-90752960405370188382009-08-23T17:30:00.004-05:002009-08-23T17:36:29.293-05:00

Seems I have old Hollywood on my mind. I made these cards this weekend. Check more out at my etsy store...just click on the title above!!L. Brooks was so chic looking!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-71922753836206919642009-08-19T22:27:00.003-05:002009-08-27T07:46:58.091-05:00

I've been working on a sampler inspired by Pam Garrison's project which you can see here:http://pamgarrison.typepad.com/pamgarrison/2009/08/one-thing-leads-to-another.htmlShe is incredibly talented and way far advanced. I'm just learning, but she was kind enough to post some tutorials from a website. I will have to look that up and post it. I'm really getting into this fiber collage art...it's so

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-20563617645356587992009-08-14T16:29:00.004-05:002009-08-14T16:39:24.038-05:00

For sale in my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5514677

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-75753672622764202992009-08-12T12:29:00.001-05:002009-08-12T12:29:11.599-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } covers 50s, originally uploaded by DesignCracker.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-9062096141924993312009-08-04T14:26:00.006-05:002009-08-04T17:57:40.133-05:00

Sometimes I think it would be nice to live during the time that ladies took 2 hours or more to get ready for an evening out. And the gowns were just gorgeous! If you think about it they had dinner served to them every night and danced the night away. *sigh*Ok...maybe not this tutu, but I had to throw it in there!! It's so cute!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-30836596117651659452009-08-03T08:34:00.004-05:002009-08-03T08:47:26.775-05:00

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-81383364444566089072009-07-28T20:32:00.003-05:002009-07-28T20:53:21.334-05:00

The colors are so vibrant and beautiful.Gorgeous flowing sarisBangles Wedding dressOne of my daughter's best friend is Hindu. Tori loves to study her friend's hands after a weekend ceremony and look at all the intricate henna designs. Very talented artists indeed.YUMMYAnd I love the dancers and their costumes. (You know me and my love for costumes!) And, belly-dancing is NOT easy!Someday I hope

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-47384650193252869822009-07-13T08:21:00.003-05:002009-07-13T08:37:53.180-05:00

Alice W. is having a WONDERFUL Blog Giveaway! Check out this wonderfully talented artist by clicking on the title above.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-17399480587114746112009-07-04T16:55:00.001-05:002009-07-04T16:55:45.313-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Free To Use, originally uploaded by Suzee Que.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-41370082946791431752009-06-26T10:20:00.009-05:002009-06-27T23:33:32.375-05:00

This is just awe-inspiring, beyond words, freakin' amazing!! Can you imagine the precision and patience it would take to do this? Check out more info on Brian at: http://www.toomey-tourell.com/artists/brian-dettmer

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-10668359979301439512009-06-24T15:04:00.004-05:002009-06-24T15:24:18.616-05:00

YES!! Lessons 3 and 4 are now completed in the advanced Soul Journal class by Sarah Whitmire. http://www.souljournal.com/We made a "Dark" side and a "Light" side in our journals with pockets to put tags in that has representation of light and dark things in our lives. Here is my "Light" side:The gold angel on my Faith tag is from an awesome photo collage by Izabella (one of my favorite artists):

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-47572799014629354312009-06-22T13:25:00.003-05:002009-06-22T13:26:55.046-05:00

the muses, originally uploaded by Amybellah.I love the colors of gray and lavendar in this layout that I completed the other day.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-39629212279755661502009-06-18T09:54:00.003-05:002009-06-22T13:27:54.696-05:00

Here are pictures of my completed Lesson 2 from Sarah Whitmire's Soul Journal advanced classes. I still have 3 more lessons to go! I am working at a slow pace, but loving every minute of it. Check out Sarah's site at: http://www.souljournal.com/.I loved this book when I was a child...it is still a favorite.I love books...they have sustained me through some of the toughest times.So peaceful...I

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"Autobiography in Five Short Chapters"~ I walk, down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost...I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out.~ I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-71142660868192171472009-06-04T10:06:00.003-05:002009-06-14T18:40:19.814-05:00

Flapper Girls, originally uploaded by Bella Seven.Bella Seven does the best mosaics on Flickr!!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-20522558563791578312009-06-01T20:31:00.003-05:002009-06-01T20:37:00.417-05:00

We went to a Renaissance Festival last weekend...it was so much fun and I captured some cool photos!Look at this beautiful art dollNoone else noticed the 'face' in this roof!

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-62192432801221664612009-05-29T07:34:00.003-05:002009-05-29T07:39:19.789-05:00

Altered photos (sanded, painted, sponged) for Soul Journal. Will insert in my SJ this weekend and post.

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-3032650163960217222009-05-17T20:37:00.009-05:002009-05-17T21:55:42.755-05:00

It's been a busy week! I've been getting my journal ready and buying supplies for the online workshop by Sarah Whitmore http://www.souljournaling.com/. Can't wait to get started. We are altering photos in the first lesson. Here are a couple of the ones I plan to use:Beautiful lavendar fields in FranceFountain in France (of course!)Shop in Port Aransas, TexasCan't wait to get started and can't

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-78456772647834430942009-05-10T18:50:00.006-05:002009-06-11T23:40:21.755-05:00

I never really knew about mothers or babies for that matter until I had a most wonderful, spiritually-awakening experience in late 1994.We had been thinking about having a baby...we were still young but had been together for over 9 years and thought the time was right. Our first home was sparcely decorated but clean and nice, we had good jobs, decent savings and a good solid family support

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-70492097824892846922009-05-04T09:36:00.005-05:002009-06-11T23:40:43.457-05:00

I LOVE this song...does anyone know the title/singer?

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-39231184662605671712009-05-01T17:57:00.001-05:002009-05-01T17:57:09.724-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } love this, originally uploaded by DesignCracker. I wish I could be on the beach for my birthday tomorrow!!

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I'm ready for another really good musical movie. I loved Moulin Rouge and Chicago. Costumes have always thrilled me...I love the colors, layers, fluffiness, loveliness and the overall feeling of stepping into another world.

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You Are An ENFJ The GiverYou strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and you usually succeed.Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.In love, you are very protective and supporting.However, you do need to "

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One of my Yahoo groups...Soul Journal are doing a mandala swap. I played around with this really cool FREE application that will make a mandala out of any picture. (see website at bottom of post)This is my chandelier:This is a Moulin Rouge picture:This is the French Sun picture off of my Facebook:This is from my favorite childhood book and the mandala I submitted for the swap:Spring Mandala (see

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The Spring Fairy is finally on her way to Norma in Canada! I hope she likes her. I haven't quite got the hang of making art paperdolls yet, so I really had to work at this!!Here she is trying to fly away...All the goodies on their way to British Columbia, Canada! I can't wait to get mine from Jennifer. I will post a picture of it as soon as I do. Now I'm off to Little League stuff - opening

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Please excuse my mess of a blog while I'm transferring it to a '3 column' template...I'm so excited! But for right now it's a hodgepodge of stuff.Now on to projects. In my Soul Journal group we are working on mandalas. I was so excited when I saw this prompt because I've mentioned mandalas before (see labels on side bar) and have been curious about them ever since. Here is the beginning of mine:

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } GEORGIO GGG / / gingham art, originally uploaded by lomalakamera. I'm loving Brigitte Bardot right now!

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*FlOwErS* *SuNsHiNe**Smell of HeAvEn**YuMmY*

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Marilyn & Ella, originally uploaded by MsBlueSky.Marilyn with Ella Fitzgerald listening to jazz at Hollywood's Tiffany Club in 1955.Ella Fitzgerald had become her favorite singer, and when she found out that a popular club had refused to book Ella because she was black, Marilyn took action. Quote from Ella: "I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt. It was because of her that I played the Mocambo, a very

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Flickr Favs, originally uploaded by Amybellah.

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Here's some pictures of my latest project. I made cards for some dear friends that helped me out while my little one was sick these past few weeks. They were picking up the slack at work, offering advice, that sort of thing. I am so lucky to have friends, coworkers, family in my life that offer advice and encouragement. It really does take a village nowadays and I treasure those

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-86472201010394844492009-02-23T21:26:00.002-06:002009-02-23T21:31:28.199-06:00

I had a fabulous Valentine's this year!My very 1st paperdoll (don't laugh!) We had a blast at our Friday Night Club...the theme was "Cocktails & Jammies"!! And yes, we all wore tiaras of course ;)Wonderful books I picked up at the thrift store.Check out that journal...the paper in it is handmadeand so soft I don't even know if I can make myself write on it!!

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It's time for a Valentine's Party!Cute little love birds from a box of chocolates!The "Love Letters" book below is one of my favorite gifts from my dh. I LOVE it and wanted to share someof the pages with you.This is the letter inside...an actual love letter written in 1707!!And, now for some pretty downloads for you:And, what's a party without music?!!And of course, one of my most favorite

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SO...since my child is still sick - I put myself to workon some sweet valentines for my co-workers. First, Ihad to find the 'perfect' buttons, so I completely gotdistracted looking (okay...and obsessing) over the buttons!Then, I laid out my materials and the little ballerinahad to watch...I had to take a picture of this because it reminds meof that show on HGTV where the lady gets a colorpallette

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Just playing around with some incredibly beautifulbackgrounds from Playing with Brushes...see them here:http://flickr.com/groups/904485@N20/

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I made this Valentine's albumn for a friend at work to give toher girlfriend for her birthday. I worked so hard on this...I hopethey both like it! My camera takes sucky pictures though.That's all for now!

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I am so excited!! My ATC is actually on the home page of an art group that I belong to...here it is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artezinecafe/ . For some people this is nothing, but I'm a total dork and think it's too cool to be amidst all of these awesome artists. Another reason to be excited...my muse finally returned. It's about darn time!! So, I'm working on stuff and will show it

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I've been having some fun with needle and thread. It'srelaxing to do needlework, you can do it anywhere and it hardly takes up any space. It's not done yet...I'm not surewhat it will be yet! Have a relaxing Sunday...

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I was just sitting here thinking about how grateful I am to have all of you wonderful women out there in the world, from the Soul Journal group to my Friday Night Club gals to my friends at work...I am truly blessed. Here's a poem I came across that reminds me of our art groups as we are working together.Any woman who sews or knits, or weaves, blends colors in a tapestryor creates a patchwork

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Here are some pictures of one of my favorite flea market finds...this beautiful antique chandelier that I love to dress up with pretty glass creatures and baubles!!

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Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday! It's all about love, hope, kindness, friendship, the color red (my favorite color), etc. I'm currently trying to find my muse...she seems to be lost...what to do?!!!

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The Yahoo Soul Journal group that I belong to has quite a fewlovely and wonderful prompts provided by the awesome Kathryn Antyr, her website: http://www.collagediva.com/.My "Web of Love"My "Weaved Dreams" for the new year. The song "Dream Weaver" kept going through my head as I was making this so I included it! OMG - what a mess I make during this creative process! Here's my "Defining Words"

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Favs of the week, originally uploaded by Amybellah.

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Oct 1952 LIFE, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue. I love this photo and check out her bracelet...it's so pretty!

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I love this illustrator, Kat MacLeod...she is so talented. To see a lot of other amazing illustrations from an Australiam firm...check out this website: http://www.jackywinter.com/ . These books are definitely on my wish list!!!This one is my favorite...maybe it's the urban cowgirl look (Texas thang maybe?!!). Either way...I would LOVE that dress and the boots.Kat MacLeod's french

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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-12438841912701695652008-12-31T17:03:00.005-06:002008-12-31T17:23:20.913-06:00

Mmmm...yum...I'll take one of each! My favorite drink recipe:White Russian1 1/2 oz Vodka2 oz Coffee LiqueurMilk or CreamIcePour coffee liqueur and vodka into a glass 1/2 filled with ice cubes and fill with milk or cream. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!

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Turn my music playlist off so you can hear the beautiful song in this video. You can find her textiles at www.magnoliapearl.com . She has an extraordinary talent I think and a beautiful spirit!!

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I am: Marie Antoinette, Queen of FranceYou were Marie Antoinette, the young Austrian Princess whisked off to France to be crowned Queen. Marie Antoinette suffered much oppression and hatred from the French people because of her love of luxury. She was graceful, extravagant and loved a good party! She was a social butterfly who flitted from event to event, always in the latest fashions. She faced

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Wahooo...made it through another holiday. This year I was so sick and am just now getting over a horrible cold. My poor family probably thinks the dinner and general house cleanup fairy died. But, no she is slowly coming back to life and looking around at a messy house. Time to dust off the broom and get to work. I love this time of year - actually to me this is spring cleaning time. I generally

Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-81081038869921874172008-12-25T09:04:00.001-06:002008-12-25T09:04:03.374-06:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } XMas wishes, originally uploaded by myvintagevogue.

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Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...You Are a Marilyn!You are a Marilyn -- "I am affectionate and skeptical."Marilyns are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.How to Get Along with Me* Be direct and clear

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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519665752616774004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512264690874173556.post-91407909369879461362008-11-29T10:58:00.003-06:002009-06-12T00:09:25.213-05:00

My Favs 112908, originally uploaded by Amybellah. Click on the mosaic to see the credits of these amazing pics!!

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Grey Galore, originally uploaded by village9991. Too freakin' cool!!!

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*~*TWiLiGHT BRaCeLeT*~*, originally uploaded by TWo PiXie DoLLs.For sale by Two Pixie Dolls....it's so beautiful...I LOVE the cross.

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Le Furet - detail, originally uploaded by ginparis2002.

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I was playing around with a photo editing software on the "lady withpearls" photo and now I can't remember which software I used. Itactually distressed the photo and put these cool corner designs on it.I will have to keep looking!! Should have written it down. Feel freeto use these photos...don't they look cool?!!

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Well...here we are at Election Day...FINALLY!! I can't wait till we are done with this! This picture is my first prompt from the Soul Journal group that is continuing the journey from Sarah Whitmire's Soul Journal prompts. This is the "Instant Gratification" prompt. I loved this exercise. As I was trying to figure out what one word to use and pull down from, I was listening to the continuous

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I joined this class...thought it might be a neat and quick project! Check it out...click on the blog Title to go directly her site.

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