Flatwoods Folk Art

Happy Thanksgiving...

Wishing you all the blessings of this day.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Lesley

 

The winner and a few other things....

Happy Sunday Evening Everyone!

Well, if it helps any I will say that I did actually draw for the winner yesterday around 2:00 p.m. so I was on time (basically) with the drawing but not able to post until now.

So, drum rollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll please.....   The winner of Kerin's Angel Tutorial is..............

Marilyn H!!!!

Marilyn I have emailed your email address to Kerin and she will send you your tutorial very soon!  Congratulations and thank you for visiting my blog!!!

For some more news I have begun a destash of my studio and downsizing of some of my collections.  Which means what exactly?  Well it means that I have items listed on my Etsy site and more will be coming to the website too.  So check back often and see if there are any items you can use.

Here is a peek of a few items....

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I hope you will stop by and check things out!   

FLATWOODS FOLK ART ETSY SHOPPE

Blessings to Everyone,

Lesley

My friend Kerin and a Giveaway!

My friend, Kerin, has come up with an amazing flying angel ornament tutorial just in time for the holidays!!!

For some reason when she was first telling me about these ornaments I thought I heard her say "dog angels".  Now as a dog lover I had no issue with this until she mentioned that each individual could put a photo of their relative on the angel.  Well, then I thought who will want to put a photo of their loved one on a DOG angel.  But I didn't question as the creative process is different for each of us.

Laster that night she sent me a photo of one of her angels and what I can tell you is they have nothing to do with DOGS (not sure where that came into my head but we will rack it up to being 29 again).  *S*  This is the image that she sent to me except now it has a bit of added sparkle (which looks loverly dahling).....

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And yes there are even boy angels.....

 

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Another Variation...

 

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So now you want to know how to make your own don't ya?  *S*  Well, let me use some of Kerin's own words to entice you a bit more....

These are so fun!!!  The wings fly up and down through a control at the bottom of the doll.  You can order the tutorial right on this page ~ just scroll down!

This easy to follow tutorial is 16 pages and includes a complete supply list, optional supplies that you may want to use, detailed instructions, patterns, tips and tricks and 3 the vintage images shown which are sized to match the wings.

It is being offered for $15 which considering these mechanical toys can be used as Christmas cards, ornaments and gift tags and they are quite inexpensive to make I think that is a pretty good deal.

So visit Kerin here to buy your toturial and get to making angels....

http://remnantsofolde.com/2009/11/19/mechanical-paper-doll-tutorial-flying-angel-ornaments/

Leave a comment here on my blog and I will do a drawing at noon tomorrow to see who will be the winner of one of these angel tutorials from Kerin.  If you put a small blurb about it in your blog today I'll put you in the hat twice...just let me know.

Blessings and hugs to you all!!

Lesley

 

 

Obsessed....

The Tears of Mary

Monday's Musings

Good Morning Everyone,

I love the colors of Autumn...so bright and crisp and brilliant!!

In keeping with the hues of Fall I have found the following beauties on Etsy....

The Pretty 1

Gypsy Intent

Irregular Expressions

Japonica's

Lorelei Designs

Tijusai

Jamn Glass

Brook Owens

Cardinal House

Enjoy spending time perusing these beautiful shoppes on Etsy.

Autumn Blessings to you all,

Lesley

In this space...

Good Morning Everyone,

During a time in our lives when it feels like our economy will never be the same and people who never thought they would have to worry about money are having to feel those pressures it seems that it is so easy to get caught up in the WE that we forget that there are those that are dealing with much deeper issues.

In light of these feelings this morning I wanted to take a step out of the "Lesley" box and post/blog about a heart rending story that is happening right where Tom and I live in Virginia. 

It began on October 17, 2009 when a Virginia Tech student, Morgan Harrington, went to a Metallica concert with friends in Charlottesville, Virginia and vanished.  There is still no sign of Morgan although 2600 acres have been searched for clues of her disappearance.

The family has set up a website, a family blog and there is a reward available.  Please take the time to read about Morgan and to check out her photos and other stats.  Here is the link:

http://findmorgan.com/

Please say prayers for Morgan, her family, friends and community as we try to bring her home.

Blessings to you all,

Lesley

 

The life and times....

Good Morning Everyone,

I had surgery on my right hand  yesterday so please forgive any extra spaces in my words and the fact that I will be talking about t hings you may  have already read about here...

1st I wanted to post a photo of one of the classes I will be teaching at Artiscape in April, 2010....

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The top photo is the collage we will be making all framed and ready to hang.  I think it turned out pretty cool.  *S*

What kind of art have you all been creating?

Lesley

Have you heard of Artist Class?

Happy Monday Morning Everyone!

Have you been hearing the buzz around our Land O' Blog about Artist Class?  If not, let me fill you in..

Artist Class is an online collection of over 12 project tutorials and over 12 artists and contributors (Dawn from The Feathered Nest, Karen from The Graphics Fairy, Lori from My Faerie Window, Martha from Vintage Trifles and little ole me....just to name a few). 

It is held on a private blog, and registration allows you access. The blog is open through February to allow plenty of time to begin and finish projects.

The project tutorials are presented as blog posts, one every other day, over 4 weeks - October 25 through November 21, 2009.  You'll also receive bonus images, templates and tips and tricks - something every day!

The cost is $59, which is all-inclusive.  So let's do some math here....that's just $4.92 per class at 12 classes but guess what there are over 12 classes!!  Not only that but you get bonus images, templates and other tips and tricks too!!!  Can we say....BARGAIN?  *S* 

So, to sweeten the pot just a bit more how about this....if you use my Discount Code when you register you get the whole kit and kaboodle for just $49!!!!  So now we are down to just pennies over $4.00 per class for the 12 but you still get more than 12 and you still get the other goodies too!!!  Can we say....BONUS BARGAIN?  *S*

So, here is what you need to do to register, click on the Artist Class button below ....

 

When you click to register it will add the Artist Class to your shopping cart.  When you are ready to check out it will ask you for the DISCOUNT CODE to receive your $10.00 off!!!  So, go register and for your $10.00 off use this DISCOUNT CODE: 

 

FLATWOODS

 

Here are a few images from my project....

 

 

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The classes stay open through February so there is plenty of time to play and finish all of the projects and to print out the beautiful goodies being offered.

 

Can't wait to see you all over there!

 

Blessings,

 

Lesley

 

Artist Class is an online collection of over 12 project tutorials and over 12 artists and contributors (Dawn from The Feathered Nest, Karen from The Graphics Fairy, Lori from My Faerie Window, Martha from Vintage Trifles and little ole me....just to name a few). 

It is held on a private blog, and registration allows you access. The blog is open through February to allow plenty of time to begin and finish projects.

The project tutorials are presented as blog posts, one every other day, over 4 weeks - October 25 through November 21, 2009.  You'll also receive bonus images, templates and tips and tricks - something every day!

The cost is $59, which is all-inclusive.  So let's do some math here....that's just $4.92 per class at 12 classes but guess what there are over 12 classes!!  Not only that but you get bonus images, templates and other tips and tricks too!!!  Can we say....BARGAIN?  *S* 

So, to sweeten the pot just a bit more how about this....if you use my Discount Code when you register you get the whole kit and kaboodle for just $49!!!!  So now we are down to just pennies over $4.00 per class for the 12 but you still get more than 12 and you still get the other goodies too!!!  Can we say....BONUS BARGAIN?  *S*

So, here is what you need to do to register, click on the Artist Class button below ....

 

When you click to register it will add the Artist Class to your shopping cart.  When you are ready to check out it will ask you for the DISCOUNT CODE to receive your $10.00 off!!!  So, go register and for your $10.00 off use this DISCOUNT CODE: 

 

FLATWOODS

 

Here are a few images from my project....

 

 

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The classes stay open through February so there is plenty of time to play and finish all of the projects and to print out the beautiful goodies being offered.

 

Can't wait to see you all over there!

 

Blessings,

 

Lesley

 

So the news is...

Happy Friday Everyone!

Well, I know I hinted at some good news the other day and I am sorry that I have not been able to blog about it before now (some kind of icky bug got me) but here it is.....

For those of you that have attended Artiscape in the past or who have thought about it or who have never even heard about it .....wellllll.....I will be teaching there in April, 2010!!!

Artiscape is being held in Columbus, Ohio and it promises to be a truly inspirational experience for everyone involved.  From the pre-conference workshops and Welcoming Gala to the Outsider Art Fair and Mad Hatter Tea Party and everything in between, including the Marketplace, this retreat offers something for everyone!!

There are field trips, dinners and the Artiscape Studio - a special place has been reserved for you- with work tables and places to lounge; the Artiscape Studio is yours to come play, work and visit with other attendees 24 hours a day. Located on one of the top floors of the hotel, the suite offers sweeping views of Columbus, internet connections and a flat screen TV.

Here are two links for you.....

The Main Page for Artiscape

The Workshop & Event Grid

If you have any questions about the classes I will be offering or what types of goodies we may have at our table at the Marketplace and the Outsider Fair please just email or post here.

Have a wonderfully blessed Friday everyone!

Lesley

 

And yet another giveaway.....

Anna is holding a wonderful giveaway at her home here in this Land O' Blog....

Fiona & Twig