here's how I got started...

here's how I got started...
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

back to brown...


This is NOT ILLINOIS...
we have BROWN...
California has green...

oh wait...
we have noticed a bit of green here @ Green Acres...
unfortunately...
it's...

WEEDS!

But...
green weeds are still better than brown everything...

Moving on...
I MAY BE A BIT PREJUDICE...
but here's a cool sight...
all 33 sets of my stamps & 2 books...

I'm still surprised/amazed every time I see them...




The lucky folks @ the Carson convention got first dibs on tim's new Sizzix dies...

another beautiful sight...
they just arrived on Friday!

it still thrills me to see large quantities of...

ART STUFF!!!!!!




and here's more of tim's Sizzix dies...
I LOVE them...
and so did the shoppers in Carson...




and speaking of shopping...

Several friends asked to see "the bracelet"...
so here's the lovely I got @ Luna's in Long Beach...
there were LOTS of temptations there...



I REALLY REALLY REALLY want this...
it's from Anthropologie...


I collect the vintage shut off valves...
to me they look like...


flowers!


the one on the left is gigantic...
like the size of a dinner plate...HUGE.
BUT..........

It was soooooooo heavy...

I thought about Suze's line..."do you ship?"...


I'm still thinking.
I REALLY love this...
oops..sorry...I already said that...

Look how CUTE!!!!!




The convention is lots of work...
but we have LOTS of fun & laughs...
and...
Ted feeds us well...

I'm assuming this giganto was lo-cal???




Sorry...this is blurry because I was laughing...
here's Ted...
he LOVES ice cream!



then...I came home to this...
YIPPEE...
AWESOME job done by Stampington...
GREAT photos...

I'm 1000% thrilled...


I just spoke with Daisy from eclecticPaperie...
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since I didn't have time to remind you over the weekend about the stamp sale...
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it will continue thru Wednesday the 17th...
that's tomorrow.
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So...if there is something you missed...
you have another short chance to SHOP.
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OH...one more thing...
I see they also have the jenni bowlin buttons I used in stock...both in white & cream...
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they have the butterflies too!
ALL the colors...
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Time to answer more emails & finish unpacking...
then I'll...
make art!
wendy

46 comments:

Anonymous said...

mmmmmm....luv luv the bracelet! and the chair....so adorable! I was wanting those sizzix but afraid I will break my cuttlebug! not poppin for a big shot ..so sure..send me shopping again...u know...my husband is not real thrilled with you lol...glad yer back! cher

slbt17 said...

you do seem to have so much fun!
Enjoy!
Sandra

libbym said...

Lovin that bracelet! Congrats on the cover!... dying to touch those sizzix ....

Sara Carns said...

Congrats on the cover, Wendy! Awesome oppossum! And that chair is SOOOO cool!!! Thanks for sharing!

ellen vargo said...

welcome home!!! we missed hearing from you over the weekend... :) LOVE the bracelet (and the chair, too!).

Helena said...

Welcome back!
cool bracelet!

Karla Anderson said...

That bracelet is gorgeous. I do not wear much jewelry, but I would wear that for sure! I can't even imagine the feeling of seeing all your wonderful work displayed together and selling - I hope you have great feelings of accomplishment and pride. Congratulations on all of your successes and wishing you many more.

Hels Sheridan said...

Cor, that bracelet is DIVINE!!! Welcome back hun, missed you...and THANK YOU...Sherry emailed me the photo of you and the tag .. made my day!! Now, am off to see about this sale...well, it would be rude not to LOL xx

Erin Glee said...

Welcome back home and thanks for filling us in with great pictures and some enabling.
Has anyone ever told you they want your job?

Kathy said...

Great chair and great magazine cover. Thank you again for the wonderful demos at Carson! I wish you sun and green.

Debby said...

Welcome back. Love the bracelet. Can't wait to get the magazine. Probably have to wait until April at the bookstore. Bummer.

Tona said...

Welcome back. I've been bust doing the N.W. paperchase & I came across some of your stamps & some of Tim's Sizzix dies. Not the amount in your pictures but enough to make me happy...until I find the others lol.

Lynne Forsythe said...

OMW Wendy....how awesome...the COVER OF STAMPERS SAMPLER!!!! you go girl...that is BEYOND AWESOME!!

Dorothy said...

I really want to go shopping!!!

jan metcalf said...

Glad to have you back!

Dawn said...

The chair is so totally you Wendy! You have to get it! Sounds like you had lots of fun. WHen you see Ted again, ask him if he remembers the crazy lady from the Columbia, SC show. Someone wanted to order your new stamps and he didnt have pics of them. I just so happend to have copies of them that I had printed and taken with me, to help me decide which ones to buy. I gave him those copies so that he could show them to other customers. In return he gave me a set of stamps, and I am forever grateful. He was a great guy, cant wait to see him again, and cant wait to meet you in August in Columbia! Have fun making lots of Art!
Hugs from the beach!
Dawn in Sc

Unknown said...

Glad your back Wendy! Love the bracelet- thanks for posting the pic!

Susan said...

Welcome home - beautiful bracelet! I received my Stampers Sampler yesterday and they did a fab job on your article. Your artwork looked beautiful, but then again, they had beautiful to work with! Can't wait to get my hands on some of your stamps. My lss hasn't gotten them in yet... boo hoo.
Susan

SusanK said...

Glad you're back - thanks for bringing a bit of sunshine with you. Too much standing water to see green...some day soon. Fab bracelet and chair - definitely u!

Anonymous said...

well how come I cant find that magazine anywhere??? grrrrrrrrr!

cher

2amscrapper said...

What fun! Love that bracelet!

Denise G said...

Welcome home! You must just love your life! It would be so much fun to spend a day with you.

Have a great one.

Kathy said...

Oh, how want those stamps! The lss where I work tried to put in an order and was told it is 8 weeks shipping time! I can't wait.
kathy m

nonnie said...

Wendy- the magazine cover is great - can wait til mine gets here!! Looking forward to a good read! Welcome back!

Shirley said...

Sounds like you had a great time.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Ooo, you're a cover girl! Sweet. Love the chair, too.

Rachel Greig said...

Love seeing all your stamp sets together like that!!! So proud of you!!!

Anonymous said...

Welcome home! Gorgeous bracelet! Anyone ever tell you that you have good taste? :)
Eileen in NYC

mamakat said...

I fantasize about unpacking boxes and boxes and boxes of your stamps and Tim's "stuff." lol Welcome back from Carson.

dblanken said...

I would have to have the bracelet too - I make jewelry and it is my weakness (or one of them) yours and Tims stamps are the other one - but at least I can say I have all your stamps sets now - YEAH! I would love to have that chair -wow. I just got your book so I have been reading thru it.

Etta said...

We can tell that you had FUN! I must agree, all of your stamps and books together make a statement! Enjoy the ride my talented friend!!!

Unknown said...

The chair is sooooo cute! Were can I get a copy of the magizine?
Sue

Primitive Seasons said...

Yes, but is it comfortable????


Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

KAT said...

I'm sure they ship - that chair has your name all over it! You work hard - get it!!! Welcome back!

Nancy said...

LOVE the bracelet!! That chair - too cute!
Welcome home ...!
(oh, man ... tax brain is really settling in ... sorry for the lack of creativity here!)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the cover--can't wait to check out the magazine. :)
Penny in MO

Art By Wanda said...

Glad to have you back and posting!!!! The chair is fabulous!!! I am now the proud owner of all of your new sets of stamps and more of the older sets that I didn't have... YES!!!... also I was at the store in Ankeny yesterday while the hubby delivered some parts to a company up there and picked up some of Tim's new dies. I've probably shopped all I can for quite awhile :-)) Now I just need time... having lunch now, then it's back out to the shop.

Jenna said...

Hi Wendy
a couple of weeks ago, you mentioned a class using antique shoe lasts. (I think... :)). I have been dying of curiosity to see what you've cooked up. I happen to have a shoe last and am hoping for some inspiration! I can't wait to hear an update!

Kathy said...

Wishing you lots of green on this St. Patty's day.

Nancy D. said...

It was great seeing you at the Carson Stamp Show...spent way more then I was planning to..oh well..LOL...LOVE the bracelet you got..very pretty!

Lisa said...

Look at you, you're a Covergirl! Congrats it looks awesome!

Linda said...

Looks like a LOT of fun! Glad you enjoyed your trip!

Linda

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Gorgeous bracelet and the chair is fab! Ooh Anthropolgie looks like my kinda shop - not sure it'll be my kinda prices though. Yes of course the dessert was lo-cal! hehe
Anne xx

debbiek said...

Glad you're back, Wendy. Congrats on being the "cover girl"! You certainly deserve it. Your artwork is just stunning.

susan said...

It was fun to see you at the Carson show and I'm so glad I was able to add a couple more stamp sets to my collection along with your new book.

I can't even imagine how much work the shows are, so here's a big thank you for coming and giving informative demos. THANK YOU!

Sue McGettigan said...

All those lovely birdcages were gone by the time I got there - the early stamper catches the dies! Congrats on the coolio cover!