tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64445896469660324742011-10-03T10:26:06.172-04:00Join me in a daydream. Bring your imaginary friends too. We'll play in the land of Make Believe, run through the Enchanted Forest in our minds, and sail through clouds on the other side of the Rainbow in a magical vessel to build our dream castle in the sky.Daydreamer :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10162652445807037685noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444589646966032474.post-54781642626157332372008-10-04T11:13:00.012-04:002008-10-21T11:12:00.559-04:00

One day, out of the blue, all my comments vanished from beneath my posts. I have a sneaky feeling it was a Gremlin in my computer. After spending a great deal of time trying to fix the problem (checking the html code, cleaning my cache, deleting cookies, updating programs, etc.) and not finding anyone that could tell me what could be wrong, I've decided it's the push I need to move to another

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Worrying over the arrival of the reportedly ferocious sea monster, Fay - we paused at the river’s edge, and found ourselves fascinated with the forming white caps that raced and crashed against the seawall.  The water level was a bit higher than usual, thanks to Rain who had already paid us a visit earlier in the week.  Pelting us with everything he had for a couple of days straight.  Now it

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Violette I've finished the fairy project that I had mentioned working on with my friends from BPCAG (my clay group) in a prior post - you remember, the fairies inspired by Wendy Froud's "Making a Faerie..." DVD?!  Well, I have to tell you, my fairy took over. She was supposed to be a Moss fairy, but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... she had me dressing her in colors I had NOT even entertained using, but some

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Yesterday evening (around dusk) I was exploring our grounds with my furry friends (Holly and Cialito).  I know it sounds like we have acres and acres of land - we don't.  But the way we explore; makes it feel like we do. So we spot a winged creature flying around and follow it to the Plumbago Border. Guess what we find?!  I couldn't hear you, did you guess it?  If you said the missing bees, you

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The fashion world is all abuzz (or should I say aflutter?) with talk about the lovely party coat Miss Cialito arrived in at the Mad Tea Party last Saturday.  Her Personal Assistant has been bombarded with emails and phone calls ever since the Puparazzi captured a few shots of her wearing it.  To attempt to put an end to the many phone calls and emails we're letting you know where to find one of

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Suzi Blu: Welcome To The Tea Party!Go look at all of the cool pix from the Mad Tea Party ;P

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Hi everyone!  I know you've been anxiously awaiting photos of the Mad Tea Party.  I'm sure my sly remarks have piqued your curiosity a bit - oh come now, just a little?What IS this you ask?  Just the beginning of FUN :D  This is the first site our eye's rested upon after sliding down the Rabbit Hole.  YES - you heard me right.  I said sliding... oh, you haven't been down the Rabbit Hole in awhile

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Although I've never read a Harry Potter book nor seen a Harry Potter movie, I'm a big admirer of JK Rowling for her true life story.  It inspires the rest of us.  I recently came across her commencement speech at Harvard University and believe it's an incredibly inspiring speech.  If you haven't heard it yet, you MUST go listen to it now. Don't skip through it either - listen to every word.  Not

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Today I find myself reflecting on my connection with the wee folk. I'm currently working on a very magical project with members from BPCAG (my clay group).  We're all creating our very own fairy figures from polymer clay; based on Wendy Froud's DVD, "Creating a Faery Figure...".    What's amazing to me is the fact that I was drawn into the "World of Froud" decades ago by her hubby Brian Froud. He

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My entertaining clay group, BPCAG (Beginners Polymer Clay Group), presented me with the "Artist of the Month" award this month. It was a sweet surprise to say the least.It's so nice to belong to a group of dear friends. I've never met any of them in person, but I hope to some day. They're definitely a talented bunch, as well as; friendly, helpful and absolutely positively FUN to hang around

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I've been terrible about posting lately, but like most things in life; I believe my blogging is cyclical.  My art is much the same... as Julie Cameron says in her book/s..."you must take the time to fill the well".  During those periods of time that I appear to be MIA, I'm more than likely filling the well.  I find trips to the realm of Imagination quite refreshing ;) and seem to have much luck

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I spent ALL day Friday in Leesburg, FL at the Clay Fandango retreat. Upon arrival they gave me a bag full of clay and other goodies :D  I looked around the room and everyone had wet wipes, pasta machines, and clay; lots of clay.  So much in fact they had to carry it in on baggage cart wheelies. Some had some very clever contraptions to carry all of their supplies - these ladies meant business!I

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I started another piece over the weekend... as if I don't have enough projects to finish (poor Alice is still waiting). The ideas just come in faster than the time to work on them.  If I don't pounce when the idea comes in; I lose the desire to play with it. My hubby calls it "the blessing that's a curse".  Anyway, I ended up working on the queen's figure today (between appointments) and thought

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Woo hoo!!!  Okay, I confess, it doesn't take much to get me excited :D  After impatiently waiting for months, I finally got my hands on some Studio by Sculpey clay and a couple of their new tools. I tried it out by adding some decorative elements to my hubby's wine journal.  I LOVE the 5-in-1 tool! The interchangeable tool heads that fit into the handle are magnetic, and they replace some of the

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I first got a peek at Serendipity (one of my muses) while in a daydream one day a couple of years back.  His image was a bit fuzzy at the time, but he later showed up on a piece of paper.  Now; finally, he's slowly but surely revealing his 3-D form to me in my studio.  His-s (oops - Freudian slip) wings are flying around up there as I type.  I can't wait to introduce you to him, but in the "nice"

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... as promised here is another photo of Darius.

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Here's a fun little guy that escaped from my imagination while taking an online papier mache class with Marlaine Verhelst.  His name is Darius (approx. 17" x 20").  I had made him a furled magic carpet to lay across his golden sand base (it'll be on wheels), but I didn't like it, so I need to decide whether I want to make another one, or forget the idea all together.  I'll post more pix soon.Take

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The slate's been wiped clean as we start a new year.  We know it's just a man-made measurement of time, but there's something inspiring about fresh starts.  It's like staring at a blank sheet of paper, canvas, or lump of clay... inviting, yet intimidating... the excitement of possibilities and the fear of failure coexist in our minds.  How is it two completely opposite thoughts can dwell in the

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I'm so excited I must share this with someone... a few years ago I read a book, "Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard" by Jill Badonsky.  I found her website and subscribed to her newsletter. Recently, I was feeling as though my creative life was going no where, so I signed up for one of her free teleconferences and won free creativity coaching sessions with Karen Cowles - I was shocked, as well

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I started an online  papier mache class with Marlaine Verhelst last week. After selecting an animal and doing some research, we will begin to carve its armature out of styrofoam. I've chosen to create a camel. I've never made one before, nor have I used styrofoam for an armature. I'm envisioning a huge mess, but lots of FUN! I'll post pictures as I progress.Having too much fun,Daydreamer :)

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Okay, here goes. I'm going to start using this page to share my life with others... mainly my progress as an artist. Especially my clay buds at BPCAG. I'll be adding updates on works in progress (WIPS), frustrations, rants, raves, etc., maybe I'll even add some tutorials (TUTS) of projects I conquer - lol. My muses have been on hiatus for far too long - I must put them to work.I hope it benefits

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