Sadly neglecting my blog...

It dawned on me today, that my blog is very neglected. Ever since the unexpected trip to Pa., I am having trouble finding my focus and getting to my art. I have made these cards, but nothing more. I am very busy with my part time job and have had back issues this past week. lots of time spent on the heating pad... My Etsy shops are slow, maybe that's why? I just wanted to stop in to say hi...don't give up on me...I will be back to blogging. I need to get back to my weekly art challenges, that always perks me up.
Heading to OBX (NC, beach) on Friday...can't wait. I will see my sister (hubbies too) for our yearly vacation together, and this time my niece and her fiance will be there too. Much fun will be had...many laughs and lots of cocktails on the beach!

Oh So Sassy Greetings hits 20 SALES today!!!!!!

I am thrilled that my new line of greeting cards and my new Etsy shop, Oh SO Sassy Greetings has received rave reviews and 2o sales! I love to make these edgy cards and I am so happy people have liked them and chosen them to give to their friends...

Here are a few more samples of the cards...sometimes you just HAVE to laugh!!!

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Blogger is NOT being nice to me today :(

SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING CANVAS

Oh could it possibly be true, Kathy has kept quiet (for the most part) about her very first official publication? I am more honored than words could possibly say, to be part of this group of eight talented mixed media artists; Glenda, Pam, Nancy, Kim, Alisa, Denise, Jodi and me... Nancy was right when she blogged "we began the journey as online acquaintances and finished as close friends". I love each and every one of you!
Somerset Studio, July/August 2009...yep here we are. This journal traveled from each of our homes and we added our touch to it. We also each made a 2-sided journal page, and this was submitted as well. I can not say how excited and scared...I was when the canvas got to my house, I looked at it for 1 full day... then had the guts to touch it...lol. But I finally did and sent it on to my "sister" next in line. This was one of my favorite steps, in my mixed media journey.

MIX IT UP WITH MELANGE

With all that has been going on around here, I have missed 2 weeks of our Melange team challenge. So it is good to get back in the saddle again, no pun intended. The prompt this week is adventure, so I thought I would use that and take advantage of creating something with a boy. I don't use images of boys very often...

So here is this sweet little one on his pony. I altered this into a small journal.

Please do join us in our challenge, remember you do not have to be a team member to join in.

BOOKS I MUST READ....PLEASE SHARE

I would love to have some recommendations for books to read. I know, this is a very individual thing. I love ghost books, but think I might have read them all. My favorite of all time for you, Don't call them ghosts.
Any who, I am tired of the royal books I have been reading, so I am asking...What book would you tell me I MUST read. I am not a fan of romance books. Or things that will make me cry to much and be depressed....

JOSEPH MAXIMO

Joseph Maximo
North Huntingdon
Joseph Maximo, 79, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Luzerne Township, son of the late Joseph and Tillie (Koldiez) Maximo. Prior to retirement, he worked as a steelworker for U.S. Steel Homestead Works and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the Air Force. Joe was a member of the Italian Miners Club in Hahntown, Polish Club-Westmoreland City Group 664, FOE of Irwin Lodge No. 1671, Disabled American Veterans, Greensburg Chapter, Fairmont-Hahntown VFD and the American Legion Post No. 359 of Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet (Jones) Maximo. He is survived by four sons, Douglas Maximo and his wife, Becky, of Carriere, Miss., Steven Maximo and his wife, Kathy, of Covington, La., Kevin Maximo, of North Huntingdon, and Keith Maximo and his wife, Amanda, of Herminie; a daughter, JoAnn Lock and her husband, Tom, of Jeannette; four grandchildren, Nicole and Tommy Lock, Rachel and Megan Maximo; a sister, Jenny Kubicar, of Brownsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment are private. MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Jeannette, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 in Joseph's name. To send online condolences please visit www.mason-gelder.com.