MagicLoveCrow

13 Goddesses Week 1 - Celtic: Blodeuwedd

2012-03-05T14:46:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
I hope you're all having a great day!
I have joined a 13 week challenge, in which I will be painting 13 different Goddesses from all over the world. (Of course, mine will be in crow form.) This challenge is hosted by the lovely BlackPumpkin. Please go over, when you are done here, to check out what all the other people have created ;o) And, it's not to late to join ;o) I have to say, I am having a lot of fun with this challenge, not only painting, but learning about all the different Goddesses ;o)

My first painting I did is of Blodeuwedd.

She is the Welsh Goddess of spring, created from flowers. Blodeuwedd is fashioned from nine types of blossom, oak, meadowsweet, broom, cockle, bean, nettle, chestnut, primrose and hawthorn.

She was created by the great magicians Math and Gwydion to be Lleu's mate, in response to a curse pronounced by his mother, that he would never have a wife from any race then on the Earth.

Blodeuwedd proved to be treacherous to Lleu, when she and her lover, Gronw Pebyr, plotted against him and killed him.

She was punished and turned into an owl, but still kept her name in Welsh, Blodeuwedd, meaning "Flower Face".

She represents temporary beauty and the bright blooming that must come full circle through death. She is the promise of autumn visible in spring.

Pronunciation: bluh DIE weth ("th" as in the "weather")

Have a great day ;o) Next week I will being showing the Babylonian Goddess Ishtar ;o)

The Winner Is.......

2012-03-04T11:50:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)

Hope you're having a great day!!! It's nice here, the sun keeps going in and out. I have so much new art to show you. I'm really excited about the new pieces, but I need the sun to stay out longer!!!! ;o) LOL!

Now to announce the winner of my purple 8 x 8 painting, it is Vivienne from Out of The Shadows ;o) Yeh, Vivienne ;o))

Now, what I am going to do, is wait till the winners are announced from my other giveaway on Theresa's blog, which is tomorrow, to mail everything out. Just incase some of you win twice, so I can package everything together ;o) Please, if you haven't entered that giveaway, go over ;o)

I will post on my blog, when all the giveaway prizes have been mailed, so you know when to expect them ;o)

Big Hugs everyone and have a great sunday!

Hugs Kim, Laurie and Crystal

2012-03-02T18:58:00.012-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope you're all well ;o) I am feeling a lot better ;o) Yeh!!
I received 3 beautiful surprises this week and I would like to share them with you ;o)

The first one was from Kim, at The Wiccan Life ;o) I was involved in Kim's pay it forward for 2012 ;o) Kim made me a beautiful wreath and sent the most adorable card with it ;o) Big Hugs Kim! I love them both ;o)

The next surprise was from Laurie, at When The Bough Breaks ;o) Laurie sent me two beautiful aceo's ;o) Big Hugs Laurie! I love them both ;o)

And, the last surprise that came in the mail, I knew about, but I didn't know what it was. I was just so happy it arrived, because Crystal from Crystal Clear, thought it was lost. I told her, not to worry, it would come and I am so happy I was right ;o) Crystal made me a beautiful aceo, named, "Lucky Crow" ;o) How could he not show up? His name is Lucky ;o) Big Hugs Crystal! I love him ;o)

I hope you all have a great weekend, filled with many surprises ;o)

Winners and Another Surprise????

2012-02-29T10:50:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope you are all well ;o) I am behind in blogging land again! But, you know me, I will get around to all of you, even if I am a little late ;o) I have been sick with a stupid head cold! Everyday, I am getting better, that's the main thing!
Today, we are getting snow, freezing rain and rain! Fun stuff! Not good driving weather!

Ok, I know all of you are saying, enough, who are the winners ;o) LOL!

The winner of the red painting, Laurie from When The Bough Breaks ;o)

The winner of the Being Cute painting, Memphis from MangaMem's ;o)

The winner of the sticker bookmark, Gloria from New End Studio ;o)

The winner of the play aceo bookmark, Sophia from Blue Chair Diary ;o)

The winner of the dance aceo bookmark, Magaly from Pagan Culture ;o)

And, the winner of the love aceo bookmark, Teresa from A Magical Whimsy ;o)

Please girls, e-mail through my Etsy shop with your address (even if you think I have your address, please still send it)
I would like to get these all mailed out by this coming monday ;o)

Now, for the other surprise ;o) You know how I was short one bookmark, because a Gremlin took it. Well, I just finished an 8 x 8 painting and I think it turned out really pretty. It's springy looking ;o) You all might remember it, because I did post it when I just started it. I would like to give it away ;o) Now I know, it's not for everyone, so I won't be offended if you don't want it, but if you do want it, please tell me this in your comment! The winner's name will be announced Sunday March 4th! Right before my other giveaway ends on Theresa's blog! I am getting dizzy with all these giveaways! LOL!
The painting is below, enjoy and remember, if you want it, you have to tell me ;o)

Big Hugs ;o)

Happy Update

2012-02-24T13:49:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) We have just heard back from one of the detective's, who has just forwarded the report off to the police in Quebec, for the investigation. Guess what??? This detective said, "I send my compliments on getting all the evidence and contact information....Your's is the first report to us to have any of that!!!!

I'm doing my happy dance!!! ;o))) I spent hours on the phone, trying to get all the information I could, before we got together with the police. It has paid off!

The one thing I have to apologize for, is that I am behind in blog land and with e-mails! I promise to be around to all of you, as soon as I can ;o)

Big Hugs!!!!!

Update On Momma Crow and Other Things ;o)

2012-02-23T12:37:00.010-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
I would first like to tell you what has happened so far with my mom ;o) The detective came over Monday and did a report. The really sweet part of this is, the detective who did the report, was the father of the boy, my mom thought she was giving the money too. He said we have a lot of information that people usually don't have and he was really pleased with this! Mom and I were so worried about everything the day before, that I was up all night with knots in my tummy and my mom didn't sleep either, but each day is getting better. Mom is still crying and I understand. I just don't like seeing her cry.
Tuesday, we had to file another report with a different policeman.
Now we wait ;o)

I know I have already wrote this, but mom and I can't thank you all enough for everything! We feel your strength!!! Big Hugs ;o))

I am so happy all of you enjoyed the surprise ;o) It was fun to do with Theresa. I was so nervous!

Please remember about my giveaway, "Sharing The Love" ;o) Right hand side of my blog. The winners are announced on February 29th ;o)

Below are some paintings I have completed. Sorry, the sun wasn't out, that is why they are dark. Some are aceo's and some are 5 x 7 paintings. Enjoy and Have a Fantastic Day Everyone ;o)

Surprise ;o)

2012-02-20T07:44:00.002-05:00

Please press this link button for your surprise ;o)
But, before you go, let me introduce you to "Pink"
Big Hugs Everyone ;o)

Update For Pay it Forward 2012 ;o)

2012-02-18T19:32:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
First, can I say, my mom and I are so touched! Thank you all so very much! The policemen come on tuesday! I will keep you all informed!

Now, I kind of did my pay it forward wrong, sorry!!
Here it goes a second time ;o)
I promise to make 5 handmade items, to the first 5 people who answer this post. In turn, those 5 people, please do a pay it forward. This could be as simple as making a friend a cup of tea, or massaging your hubby's neck ;o)

So, I already have 3 people, I still need 2 more ;o) Now, since I kind of mixed things up, and, because I have till the end of the year, I am going to add 1 more person ;o) So, if you would like something handmade from me and you will do a pay it forward, in return, put your name down ;o)
I have 3 openings ;o)
Big Hugs and look out for the surprise on monday!!!

Please Help Momma Crow

2012-02-17T17:14:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
I really thought about if I should write this post or not and something was pushing me to do it. Maybe it was because I believe in the power of love. Maybe it was because I believe in the strength of numbers. Maybe it was because I believe in positive energy. Or maybe it was because, I believe in all of you.

A terrible thing happened to my mom at the end of January. She was scammed out of A LOT of money!

It hurts so much to know that people like this live in our world! How can they do this to an older lady? How can they do this to anyone? How can they live with themselves?

I think what hurts me, more than them taking the money, is how, my mom has called herself stupid. How she has called herself an idiot! It brings tears to my eyes. My mom is one of the most kindest people you would ever know. She would give her supper to her children, if they were hungry. She has been through so much! I know things happen for a reason, but you always question, why????

The person or people who did this to my mom, I think underestimated her. Because now the police are involved and next week they are coming over to do a full report on everything. I think they thought my mom wouldn't do this.

And, the person, who they tricked my mom into believing she was talking to, his father is a policeman. So it will be very interesting to see how this all works out. They have messed with the wrong people!

I know it's going to take sometime, but we will get through this!

I was making my mom laugh, because we have been told, if it goes to a court case, we would have to go to the province, my mom sent the money too and that was Montreal. So I said to my mom, see, at least we get a free paid vacation out of it ;o)

I know so many of you are going through things right now, but if you could just take a second out of your day, to send some good energy to my mom, I know the both of us would be so grateful!

I promise to keep you all informed to what is going on, when we know anything ;o) And, I also promise, when this is all over, I will have a big blog party! I will even supply the wine and vodka ;o)

I have been so out of it, I've had to push myself to paint. I did finish one, that I would like to share with you. It is of one of my fuzzy baby witch crow's. I don't know if it's just me, but when you look to the right of the eye, can you see a little heart? That's what I see ;o)

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! Keep on smiling! And, Big Hugs to all of you!

Sharing The Love Update and Surprise

2012-02-15T16:21:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are having a lovely day ;o) I just wanted to let you know something. I had my prizes out for my "Sharing The Love" giveaway, well, a gremlin came and took one of the bookmarks ;o( I tried to stop him, but I couldn't. He ran away with it. And, I thought, since he was happy, I didn't want to break his heart. Lucky, he took one of the bookmarks, that I used a print in. After this happened, I put the rest of the prizes away! He won't be able to take anymore ;o)

So, this means I am down one prize for the giveaway. I am sorry, but I just don't have time, right now to make something else. Don't be mad!!!

But,I have been working on something Special, for someone Special, on her Special blog. And, from what I understand, this will be posted on the Monday coming up! I will let you know what to do on that day ;o) There will be a giveaway with this as well ;o) So surprise ;o) I can't tell you anything else for now ;o) I love being sneaky ;o)

Have a great day!!! Hugs ;o)

Happy Valentine's Day ;o)

2012-02-14T07:18:00.010-05:00

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I am sending out big hugs to everyone and if you don't have a "special" someone in your life, like me, remember I'm here for you and I send you out a double hug ;o) That's what friends are for ;o)
Have a great day everyone ;o)

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Pay It Forward 2012 ;o)

2012-02-13T15:56:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)

Last week, I found this really nice post on sweet Linda's blog, Olde Baggs'n Stuft Shirts ;o)

"For fun and to spread smiles...Pay if Forward 2012....."

I promise to make something handmade for the first 5 people who comment on my blog, about this post.

They must in turn post this and make something for the first 5 people who comment on their blog.

Got it??? ;o)

The rules are, that it must be made by you and they must receive it by 2013. Anything you like ;o)

Happy paying it forward ;o)

Hugs, everyone ;o)

Sunday Sketches ;o)

2012-02-11T22:47:00.008-05:00

Hi everyone ;o) I'm new to Sunday Sketches, although, I am not new to lovely Sophia's blog ;o) If you are new to my blog, yes, I am a crazy crow lady! LOL I love my crows ;o)
I would actually like to share two paintings with you today ;o)
The first one is from my sketch book. It's called Hope ;o) I find my sketches in my book, are always more abstract. Crow is holding something yellow. I don't know what it is, but it means hope to him ;o) Enjoy ;o)

The second painting is an 8 x 8. The flowers and background are done. The flowers took me a long time to do, but I think it was worth it! I still have to finish the crow.

Have a great day everyone and I will be around to visit you all soon ;o)

Hugs Kim, Hugs Linda, Hugs Jan

2012-02-11T10:30:00.015-05:00

It's funny how things come to you, when you least expect it, and when you need them the most!
This week I got three special surprises ;o)
The first one came from Kim at Witch Cats ;o) Kim had a giveaway and I won a beautiful book named Dewey. I didn't realize this was a true story! Dewey is a famous library cat. A quote from the book, "Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library." Poor little cat! I can't wait to read this wonderful story! Then on top of that, Kim sent me as a special surprise, a beautiful little wreath of cats and crows ;o) The one crow says, "Plant Kindess" ;o) Hugs Kim!

The next surprise came, a beautiful bookmark from Linda at Moments In An Eye. She did one of her zentangle patterns, had it laminated and put a beautiful ribbon on it. It's funny Linda sent me this, when I just got a new book ;o) Hugs Linda ;o)

My last surprise, was actually my first surprise. Jan, which some of you might have followed, she doesn't have a blog right now. She made me the most beautiful book ;o) A magic book ;o) Jan decorated it with little charms and made every page inside special. She copied her original pieces of art and put them in the book. Along side the pictures are special words! She even included gold fairy dust and sage seeds for me to plant this spring ;o) Hugs Jan ;o) On a personal note, Jan's sister Georgie, had her last chemo treatment for breast cancer this past thursday! I am proud of you Georgie! Much love to both of you!

Have a wonderful day everyone ;o)

Blessings Judy

2012-02-09T21:19:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone, do you remember my cousin Judy, who had cancer?
Judy has passed away. We are all very sad, but we are happy, she is not suffering anymore. I know none of you knew Judy, but if you have time, send a little smile up above and have a glass of wine in honor of her! She would love that ;o)
Big Hugs Everyone!

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Hippie Baby Crows ;o)

2012-02-08T12:11:00.004-05:00

Enjoy everyone and have a great day!

One more thing ;o) There is still a lot of people having problems posting on people's blogs. I would recommend you all, to not do the embedded below option for comments, but rather the pop up page. I find this has helped for many people!

Big Hugs Oma Linda And Ry ;o)

2012-02-06T20:19:00.010-05:00

Back in December, I sent a precious young man, a gift and little did I know, that he would truly love it! He loved it so much, that he made me some cool art, to thank me and his beautiful Grandma, made me a gorgeous gift too ;o) This package was a total surprise and I can't explain what I felt, when I saw everything for the first time! My heart was smiling ;o)I would like to show you what I got ;o)
First I would like to show the pictures Ry made for me ;o)
Here is "The Pirate". I love his moustache ;o)

And, of course "The Pirate" has a treasure map ;o)

Next, is the skeleton couple! I love this couple! Don't they look great dancing ;o)

And, the skeleton couple looked so good together dancing, that they decided to get married ;o) Aren't they a great looking couple? Ry, you are very artistic!

Now I would like to show you, what Oma Linda made me ;o) A special skeleton heart for Valentines Day ;o) I love it! It sparkles and it is filled with lavender ;o)

Big Hugs Everyone ;o) May your week be filled with special surprises ;o)

New Art ;o)

2012-02-05T16:56:00.008-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I have some new art I would like to share with you ;o)
The first ones, are from my native series. I have had some of you ask, where do I get the designs from. I actually look at photo's from the pow wow's I have been to.
"Honoring The Moon"

"The Love Dance"

Next, I did another "Blushing Penguin", "Eskimo Kisses" aceo ;o) Everyone seems to like them ;o)

This one is called, "Enjoying The Ride"."Mermaid Baby Crow". I know, big lips again! I have a thing with big lips! LOL!

And, last up, "Take Time To Smell The Flowers" ;o)

Big Hugs

The Wiccan Life Spring Giveaway!

2012-02-04T21:42:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all well ;o) I wanted to tell you about my bloggy friend Kim ;o) She is a really sweet person, with a kind soul and she is having a Spring Giveaway on her blog ;o) I think you will truly love her giveaway ;o) So get your little butts over there ;o)
This beautiful faerie wand, is one of the items you could win ;o)

Big Hugs ;o) Talk soon ;o)

Thanks Grandpa ;o)

2012-02-03T11:39:00.015-05:00

I didn't know my grandpa, my mom's dad, before he past on, for too long. Roughly 6 years and 3 of those years he couldn't talk,(he tried) and on his left side, his arm and leg, kind of dragged, after the stroke he had, but I tell you, nothing kept him down.
The reason being, all of us, even mom, didn't know him for too long, was because mom was a "war" baby. She was I think 3 years old, when her father went to war. Her mother decided she wasn't going to wait for him, so she left on the train, and didn't take the kids. They were left in the cold, in the train station, where the children's aid came and took them away. When my mom's dad came back, he didn't know what had happened. (I always told my mom, she should write a story about her life!)
Then one day, it was my mom's 40th birthday, there was a knock on the door. This sweet older man was standing there, saying, hi, I am your father! I have been looking for you all these years! There was such emotion! You can understand!
Grandpa moved in and soon we learned how much he loved wood and loved making things out of wood. Mom had a shed made for him outside. He would be in there from morning to night, making things. Mom would have to call him inside to eat! I don't know if he knew he wasn't going to be with us for long, or if he was trying to make up for lost time? But, I couldn't believe the things he was making. First he made all his grandchildren, 3 of us, hope chests. All hand carved and lined with cedar and all of ours were different! The pictures below are of my hope chest ;o)

Next, he made us violins and guitars. He strung them all himself!

Then he made us recipe boxes ;o) He even put little feet on them ;o)

Well, you wouldn't believe what happened a few days ago. Do you remember, my mom's friend who is 89? Well, she phoned and said, Stacy, I am going through things and I have this box that I think you would really like. Would you like to come over and pick it up? I thought sure and went over ;o) Gwen takes out this "box". I almost started crying. But, didn't! My grandpa had made recipe boxes for other people too, to make some money and one of those people were Gwen. Gwen, bless her heart, had forgotten, it was from my grandpa. I didn't say anything, because I didn't want to embarrass her. I took the box and thanked her very much.
Before I drove away, I held the recipe box and thanked my grandpa for bringing it home ;o) I knew he had a hand in this ;o) Below is a picture of the recipe box ;o)

Now, you are wondering, what do I do with my recipe boxes? Well, I actually use them to put some of my aceo collection in ;o) The inside is a little too long, so I wrapped boxes to keep them in place, but otherwise, they are perfect! I love using them, because it's like having a little treasure box. Thanks grandpa ;o)

Love you grandpa! This picture was taken after his stroke. Doesn't he have a beautiful smile ;o)

Have a great weekend everyone ;o)Thanks for letting me share my grandpa with you ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

Sharing The Love

2012-02-01T17:54:00.013-05:00

My new aceo bookmarks ;o) I have finished three. I still have to put ribbons on them ;o)

Two regular bookmarks ;o) I used prints of my baby crows, with stickers and drew the design ;o) I still have to put ribbons on these too ;o)

A 5 x 7 painting on canvas board ;o)

A 5 x 5 painting on canvas ;o) All the sides have been painted ;o)

Hi everyone ;o) I would first like to thank you all for voting on the aceo challenge blog ;o) I won! Yeh! My sixth win ;o)

Second, do you like what you see at the beginning of this post? I know the last two paintings, you have seen before. I took them out of my store, because I have been busy with special orders again and I haven't had time to paint much of anything else, yet!
And, you are wondering why I took them out of my store, it's because I am "Sharing The Love". It's February! The month of Love ;o) And, I am having a giveaway! Yeh!
You can win everything I have mentioned!
All you have to do, is stand on your head and send a picture to me! LOL! Just teasing! ;o)
What you really have to do, is tell me what you want! If it's the 5 x 5 canvas and the baby boy crow aceo bookmark, then say it in your comment! If you want it all, say you want it all! It's that easy ;o) If you don't say something, you don't get nothing!
The giveaway will end February 28th and I will announce the winners on February 29th ;o) Good Luck everyone and happy February ;o)

New Art ;o)

2012-01-29T17:22:00.008-05:00

Enjoy Everyone ;o)

Eskimo Kisses (Isn't the blushing penguin cute)

Hungry? (Penguins have been on my mind. Does that mean anything?)

The Dream Catcher (I thought I would do another)

"Honoring The Sun" (I hope this helps out Shelle in Australia, too much rain there!)

"Sweet Dreams"

Talk Soon ;o) Hugs ;o)

Hello ;o)

2012-01-27T19:18:00.008-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all well ;o) I have been so busy since my last post! I have completed 6 special orders of my Native crow aceo's and I am working on a 7th one now ;o) Below is one of the aceo's, "Rain Dance". Sorry, it's so dark, there has been no sun!

We had our first true snow fall today! I have to admit, it was fun snow shoveling! It's good to be out in the fresh air ;o) I don't think the snow is going to last. It's warming up again next week!

Please remember to go to the aceo challenge blog to vote! It doesn't cost you anything! LOL! There is a lot of good entries this month. Mine is the one with the baby crows, just incase any of you forgot what I paint! LOL! But, that doesn't mean you have to vote for mine! LOL! Voting ends January 31st, 2012!

I decided I will be telling my story, soon ;o)

Have a great weekend everyone ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

Please Answer

2012-01-23T19:30:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
I was tagged by the sweet Mina, from Green Witch With Sprinkles. Poor Mina, was tagged 3 times! She did a lovely post! I think the rules are you have to tell 11 random things about yourself and answer 11 things from the other people? That's alot!!! Like I said, poor Mina ;o)
Well, I told Mina, I would love to do this, because I don't mind being tagged by her ;o) But, I asked if I could change the rules? Instead of me answering 22 questions, I thought about one major one, that a lot of you have asked me and I haven't really replied to you. And, that question is, what happened to me, when I almost passed away.
I thought about it and I don't mind telling all of you, if the majority would like to know. But, I am warning you, it will be a long post to read! I don't want anyone falling asleep! LOL!
So, please, in your comment, tell me if you would like to know what happened to me ;o)
Hugs Everyone ;o)

Lots Of New Art ;o)

2012-01-21T17:45:00.010-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) The sun came out today, so I was able to take pictures of what I have been working on, enjoy ;o)

The Dream Catcher ;o)

"Walk Like An Egyptian" (Love this one!)

"Mom" (Love this one, too! So did my mom. I wonder why?)

"A Storm Is Coming"

"A Beautiful Day"

"The Crow" ( This is a 4 x 4 painting, where the other's are aceo's.)

That's everything ;o) Enjoy the rest of your weekend ;o) Hugs ;o)

Thanks Micki ;o)

2012-01-20T15:16:00.002-05:00

In October, the wonderful and talented Micki from The Secret Hermit, decided to have a mail art swap in January. Of Course I decided to join ;o) Basically, you send a piece of art to Micki and she sends you back a piece of art. You could send her anything, as long as you made it ;o) From painting, to knitting, wherever your talents are ;o) Now, I think at last count, poor Micki had painted 40 paintings to send out! Her poor hand and back! The painting comes in a decorated envelope, so pretty ;o) And, the really cool thing is, when Micki was finished each painting, she would put it in a envelope and start the next one, so when she sent someone back a piece of her art, she didn't actually know, which painting was going to who! It was a surprise to both people ;o) The painting I received in the mail is called, "Love" (Number 19) and I love it! Her hubby put holes on top, so I can add a ribbon ;o) Which I will be doing very soon ;o) Below, is the painting, how the envelope was decorated and how my painting was packaged ;o) Big Hugs Micki ;o)

This is the painting I sent Micki! "Smile" ;o)

When you comment, let me know, if you would be interested in this ;o) I don't think I could do 40 paintings, but I could try to come close ;o) Big Hugs and have a great day! Oh, I forgot to say, welcome to all my new followers ;o)

New Art ;o)

2012-01-18T19:12:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Just a little post, to show you some new art ;o) Enjoy ;o)"The Gathers"

"The Fire Dance"

I hope everyone is well ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

Did You See My Man Last Night?

2012-01-16T19:27:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I don't know if you saw my man last night at the award show, but if you didn't, I thought I would share a picture ;o) Take Care and I hope everyone can comment. I hear some of you still can't!

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New Art ;o)

2012-01-15T09:29:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you've been having a lovely weekend ;o) It's sunny here, but very cold and I can still see the grass! It's been a weird winter so far!
Some of you have been having problems with blogger, and can't comment? I hope it gets settled for you soon ;o)
Enjoy the new paintings ;o)
The first one is for the Aceo Challenge Blog. This month the theme is "your New Year's Resolution". Mine is to get exercising more. You see that little baby crow doing sit-ups, that's me! His tummy is getting in the way! LOL! ( I will let you all know, when it's time to vote ;o) )

The next painting is a special order, "Prairie Dancers". Remember the first one? This is my second painting of these girls and guess what, I have another special order for them! Lucky number 3 ;o)

"First Kiss"

"Magic Happens" I kept the painting as is and put a matte finish on it.

Have a great day everyone! Big Hugs ;o)

I'm Home and Santa Claus Came By

2012-01-11T14:12:00.010-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Mom, my brother and I arrived home late monday night. We had a fun time away. Actually, I felt bad for my mom. When we left, I stood at the bus stop with our luggage and mom went and parked the car at the parking garage. (We were taking the bus to the train and meeting my brother, already in Windsor.)The night we arrived in Windsor, my mom said to my brother and I, you know, the back door wasn't just properly, when the luggage was taken out, and the light was on in the car. I hope the battery of the car doesn't die!!!! Well, when we got to the car monday night, 10:30pm, the battery had died! Lucky my brother had his cell phone and we called for help! The service guy who came to boost the car, was so nice! Great personality! We were all laughing! So it all ended well ;o) But, my brother isn't going to let my mom drive again! LOL!

Right before we left on friday, I received a beautiful Christmas tag in the mail, from Mina at Green Witch With Sprinkles. I love it! Big Hugs Mina ;o) Just to let everyone know, Mina, is not feeling well. Please send out some healing thoughts for her ;o)

And, when I came home, I received a really cool doodle drawing from Linda at Moments In An Eye! Love it! Big Hugs Linda!

As the saying goes, things always happen in 3's ;o) The last surprise that was waiting for me, when I got home, was from Deb at Geckostone! She made me a real funky necklace for Christmas! Look closely, there is two crows hanging on either side of the crow pendant! I love it! Big Hugs Deb ;o)

Now, do you all believe in Santa Claus???? ;o)))
The funny part is, this last Saturday January 7th, was Ukrainian Christmas, so Santa wasn't late, he was right on time ;o) Big Hugs everyone ;o) And, Merry Christmas, to all who celebrated on saturday ;o)
Oh, one more thing! I have decided to go with the button with the white corners ;o) Thanks for all your comments!!!!

Thanks Gloria, Thanks Oma Linda

2012-01-05T19:25:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I want to thank you all for the great responses to my last post! Wow!! I wasn't expecting that! Just to let you all know, I kept the painting, the way it was ;o) I sprayed it today ;o) I will take pictures when the sun comes out again ;o)
And, for giveaways, I will contact the people, like I always do ;o) Also, I will give everyone a year to pick up their prizes! Just teasing! LOL! I'm not that nice! LOL!

Now, have you noticed anything different about my blog ;o))) Look closely ;o) To the right ;o) Do you see my new "MagicLoveCrow" buttons ;o) They were a gift from Gloria at New End Studio ;o) A total surprise ;o) Gloria, just did them because she wanted to ;o) Wasn't that nice ;o) Big Hugs Gloria ;o) The art is mine, but she added my name and the finishing touches. Which one do you all like best? I am leaning towards the one with the white corners on it, because the picture looks like it has been put into one of those old photo albums. You know what I mean?

Now, I have to say another big thanks to Oma Linda at Practically Magickal ;o) On her first post of the year, Linda decided she was going to post people on her blog about their talents, to get them more in the spot light! Isn't that sweet ;o) She wrote a great saying on her blog from her "Uncle Fancy", "Unless you toot your own horn, no one will know you play the sucker!" Isn't that a great saying!! I love it! Then Linda asked, wanna play? Well, of course I said yes and I was the first person to be featured ;o) If you want to check out what Linda said, here is the link ;o) Big Hugs Linda ;o)

Have a great weekend everyone ;o) I am going away for a few days, but I will be taking my computer ;o) Just a little road trip with my mom ;o) I leave you with one of my favorite pictures of "Grace" (one of my gargoyles) and her candle ;o) Isn't she cute ;o) Take Care and Hugs ;o)

I Would Like Some Honest Answers and New Art

2012-01-04T12:25:00.008-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) It's another beautiful day here. I caught a little bit of the sun, but now it's gone!

I have a couple of questions for you all, and I would like your honest opinions ;o) The first one is about my "Magic Happens" painting. To me, it's done, I think? LOL! I keep looking at the spot between the fire and the baby crow witch. Does it look empty to you? Would you put something in there? And, if you think so, what? To me there is a lot happening in this painting and I don't want to over do it. I love how it is now, but I really wanted to know what you all felt ;o)(Sorry the image is the way it is, I couldn't flip it?)

And, for the next question, please don't think I am a "B" for asking it, ok ;o) You know I love doing "Giveaways" and If I could, I would do them all the time and give everyone something. My question is, do you think it's my responsibility to get hold of the people who have won or do you think it's the responsibility of the people to check the blog, to see if they have won? And, if you think it's the responsibility of the people to check the blog, if they don't, let's say, in a week, do you think I should give the prize to someone else? Boy, I sound like a "B"! LOL! I know life happens, that's why I really wanted to know, what all of you thought. Oh, and please don't think I am pointing this at someone, to be asking this question. I have seen blogs do giveaways in different ways, that's why I wanted your own personal opinion ;o)

The last thing is not a question, it is actually a sneak peak of the "aceo bookmarks" I will be giving away, soon ;o) They aren't done, yet, but when they are, I think you will like them ;o)

Big Hugs, have a great day everyone! And, honestly, I am not a "B" ;o)

Lots of Art and The Winners

2012-01-02T13:38:00.014-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are all enjoying 2012!! Today, it's gorgeous outside! Cold, windy, but clear and sunny! I was so happy when the sun came out because then I could show you some new art ;o)
I talked to the lady I was doing the special orders for and she said she had no problems with me showing the paintings. As I said, she is a really fun, bright person and I think you will see this in what she wanted me to paint for her ;o) Enjoy ;o)
"Guess Who"

"Best Friends"

"Prairie Dancers"

Now, do you remember, "Magic Happens"? Well, I am not done yet, but this is what it's looking like ;o) I like my little Fairy Baby Crow" ;o)

And, one last painting ;o) My Red Head Goddess and her Baby Crow ;o) I know she has big lips, that's the way I wanted her ;o)

I know, all of you are wondering, Stacy, who won?? Well, I am not going to tell you! LOL! Just teasing ;o) I am happy to say, the people who won, have never won from me before! And, before I announce the winners, I just wanted to let you all know, I am going to try my hardest to make some more book marks, and have them for giveaways, throughout the year ;o)
The winner of the cork is... Jan from Jan's Paintings ;o) Yeh Jan ;o)
The winner of the book mark is Linda from Moments In An Eye ;o) Yeh Linda ;o)

Please girls, e-mail your addresses through my Etsy shop, or through my e-mail ;o) Which ever you prefer. And, please send me your address, even if you think I have it ;o)
Enjoy your day everyone! Keep On Smiling ;o)

Happy New Year

2011-12-30T13:46:00.010-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all well ;o)A lot of you in my last post asked, if I bought anything at Michael's? I sure did ;o)They had a coupon for an extra 25% off everything in the store. Well, some of the sale items were 60% off, with that coupon, I did very well ;o) And, I was a good girl! I didn't buy anything I didn't need and I stayed in my budget ;o)
I also went to the dollar store. A lot people forget to go there! But, if you need any Christmas items like wrapping paper, tissue paper, cards, bags, stickers etc., you should go! They were only $1.00 each, but with a 50% off sale! I did really well! You should see the bag I bought for like $16.00!!! Woweee!!! ;o)
I have been pretty busy. I have a special order to do 3 4 x 4 canvas paintings. I already have two accomplished ;o) The girl who ordered them is a really fun person. The first time, I have ever painted one of my adult crows in a rooster costume! LOL! I will ask her, if she doesn't mind me sharing the paintings with you ;o)
Last week, I found a cork, someone threw out. I don't know what it belonged too, but I thought this would be fun to paint ;o) Enjoy the pictures. I am sorry they are so dark, but there has been no sun out!

I also did my first book marker! Mom asked where the baby crow's feet were, and I said, they are in the grass! LOL! I had so much fun painting this! I think it turned out really well ;o) A nice little original painting to enjoy while you read ;o) I still read books, I know a lot of people don't anymore. I am old fashion ;o) I was thinking of doing aceo book markers? What do you all think? I know they would be shorter, but I think they would still work ;o) Enjoy the picture, again, sorry it's dark!

Now, I would like to personally wish you all a Happy New Year!!! I hope it's magical and filled with lots of joy, love, peace and light! Remember to always smile, even when it's hard to and always dance too! There is something about dancing, it lets your soul be free! And, it's so much fun too ;o) Big Hugs Everyone!!! You are all so special!!!!
Oh, I forgot, you know my cork painting and my book marker, well, I am giving them away ;o) Yeh!! Good way to start off the new year ;o) All you have to do is tell me in your comment, which one you want, or if you want them both, say you want them both ;o) I will leave this post up till January 1st 2012. That will be the last day to enter your name and then on January 2nd, I will announce the winners ;o) Good luck everyone ;o) And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Art and Some Sneak Peaks ;o)

2011-12-26T15:09:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you've enjoyed the holidays ;o) I know some of us still are, like me ;o) I was shopping at 7:00am this morning! In Canada, it's "Boxing Day", like "Black Friday" in the United States. I only went to one store, and that was Michaels. I'm glad I did, because there was no one on the road and no one in the store! Shopping the way I like it! I was back home by 8:30am and ready to have breakfast ;o)

Enjoy the new art ;o) Have a great day ;o)

"Faces"

"Love At First Sight"

"Sneak Peaks"

All I Want For Christmas Is......

2011-12-23T11:55:00.010-05:00

"A girl can dream" ;o))))) Did you notice?? Me and Johnny have the same hat! Kind of ;o) LOL!

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all well ;o) Sorry I haven't been around! I have been very busy with family and friends ;o)
Guess what??? I have my link button back! Yeh ;o) I guess the "Grinch" decided to give it back ;o) LOL!
I want to wish you all peace, love, happiness and light, through this holiday season! Big Hugs ;o)

I forgot, I hope you like my blog ;o) My sister-in-law and I had some fun ;o) I thought it turned out cute! And, it made me smile, so I hope it brings a smile to all of you!

photo credit

Big Hugs and New Art

2011-12-17T15:49:00.019-05:00

Hi everyone ;o) I would like to first ask for some blogger help ;o) You know when you go to compose a new post and you want to link something in what you are writing, back to say, someone's blog, I can't do that? My link button is gone? If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. Until I can figure out what is happening, I won't be able to do this. Sorry!

Mom is doing a lot better ;o) She was baking today. She is tired, but doing well ;o) Still not 100%, but getting there ;o) Thank you for all your well wishes for her ;o) Mom thanks you too ;o)

I would also like to send out BIG HUGS to all of you!! Your messages on my blog for Judy, gave me an inner peace ;o) All of you are so special to me ;o) Thank you!
Another big thanks to Vivienne from Out Of The Shadows. Vivienne, did a special post for Judy. An Irish Blessing. Beautiful!

As you all know, it's been a hard week, first thinking about myself, for when I was sick and then finding out about my cousin. Through this hard time, I was blessed to get three very special gifts, from two different people, which brought happiness to my heart, at a hard time. What beautiful surprises they were ;o) Unexpected and very thoughtful!

First, I had asked Deb from Craftymoose, to make me a little crow, because she had made one for her daughter, which she posted on her blog and I loved it so much, I had to have one ;o) Deb made me a cute little crow on a spool of purple thread. When I got my package in the mail, not only did I get this little guy, I got his buddy, in a red sled! Deb, also made me a knitted crow ornament! I love everything so much! Big Hugs Deb ;o) Below you will see pictures of everything and where I have put them for now, in my mom's little Christmas village ;o)

Next, I got a surprise from Gloria at New End Studio. Gloria had made for me, a beautiful glass pendant! I love it so much! I love the red moon! Big Hugs Gloria!

I would like to leave you with some new art ;o)
"Nine Months"

"Purple Cave"

"At The Spa" "Love Those Nails"

Blessings Everyone ;o)

My Painting Is Done, This Is In Honor Of Judy

2011-12-15T11:03:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all having a great day! It's horrible weather here! It's dark and gloomy and raining. The grass is green and it's so muggy, because of the hot and cold mixing. This is not how it's suppose to be where I live in Canada! We are suppose to have white fluffy snow on the ground and nice rosey red cheeks from the cold air ;o)

Mom got a terrible phone call last night at 10:30pm. One of our cousins is dying from cancer. Let me tell you a little about Judy. She is only 62. She has a heart of gold! She would do anything for her family, her friends, or even a stranger. She has been a registered nurse her entire life. She loves to dance and is a strong woman! She has two sons and her first granddaughter was born this summer.

She wasn't feeling right and went to the doctors at the beginning of December. They told her, she has stage 4 cancer. It's through her entire body and they can't do anything for her. Judy told her family, that she didn't want tell anyone yet and wanted to go to Cuba. So off she went ;o) She just got home a couple a days ago, and has decided to pass away at home. She is under very heavy drugs for pain.

We have all had a good cry last night and through out the day today. I have been told through out the years, that the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year, but also one of the saddest. It always seems things happen in December?

I know none of you know Judy, but whatever your beliefs are, can you say a prayer, light a candle, whatever you like, and wish my cousin peace.

After I finished the painting. I really looked at my girl. A lot of you commented on her being so fragile looking against her dark hair and copper wings and her face was very peaceful looking. I was wondering in away, if this girl came to me because of Judy. Telling me, everything is going to be alright. I know everything will be alright and Judy will be happy in Summerland, dancing around ;o)

I love you Judy! I know she wouldn't want us to be sad! So let's all have a glass of wine and raise it high for Judy ;o) She loves wine ;o) Enjoy the painting everyone ;o)

Thank You and New Art

2011-12-11T21:21:00.009-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're all well ;o) Mom is doing better, but she is still feeling rough! She truly appreciates all your well wishes ;o)

I get a little "mushy" around this time of year and it's not because of the holidays, it's because this is the month I was sick in. So many times in the month of December, I will feel the cold air and a little tear will run down my face. When I was in the hospital, I would force myself to walk to the elevators. There would always be a cold breeze coming from them, especially, when the doors opened. I loved it! I love winter and that cold air, made me feel so good! Especially, when I couldn't get outside. Since I have been blogging, I can't believe all the wonderful people I have met! Each and everyone of you are all so special to me, in your own unique ways! I still have more things to face and all of you make it a lot easier and I want to say thank you for being you! ;o) I am so grateful! Big Hugs ;o)

Now for some new art! Yeh! Enough of that mushy talk! LOL! The first painting is part of my sayings series.
"Think Green" (Another woodland creature showed up)

I've had a young girl coming to me in my dreams, so I had to paint her with my crows. I don't paint faces that often, because I don't do them that well, but I think in both paintings, she turned out sweet ;o)

"Baby New Year"

The next painting with my girl, I am going to call, "My Love". This is a large painting. It's a 10 x 10. I have to do a couple more finishing touches, but this is what it looks like right now ;o)

I have finished up one more painting for an art swap, that I can't show right now. But, below, is a special order that I am almost done.

Blessing everyone ;o) Talk to you all soon ;o)

New Art and The Winners.....

2011-12-09T14:31:00.008-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I will start with the winners to my surprise giveaway ;o) It was so hard! I had 32 people in this giveaway! You know if I could, I would give all of you something!!! But I can't ;o( But, I tried to ;o) I made some new things and took some things from my shop. All together, I have 7 surprise giveaways for you all ;o) All, I ask, is for you to e-mail me your addresses as soon as possible through my Etsy shop. I would like all of you to get your surprise gifts before Christmas, if I can ;o) And, as I always say, even if you think I have your address, please still e-mail me with it, because I probably don't have it anymore! LOL! That's one thing I am bad at! And, when you get your surprise, please let me know ;o)
Ok, drum roll please...............

1. Darla from Artistic Accents
2. Kim from Witch Cats
3. Crystal from Crystal Clear
4. Pam from Always Artistic
5. Jo-Ann from JDM Studios
6. Ann from Ann's Imagination
7. Deb from Crafty Moose Crafts
Actually, Deb, you are the double winner! You won the prize from my mom too ;o)

Congrats everyone ;o)
Now for some new art ;o)

"My Witchy Friend"

"Shadows"

Have a great weekend everyone ;o) Hugs ;o)

One Sneak Peak Revealed

2011-12-07T11:37:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I thought I would show one of the surprises for my shhhhhhh..giveaway! LOL! I was asking Debbie from Craftymoose for her advice and she said she has never seen me not making anything adorable ;o) That meant a lot to me, but I still wanted to show all of you this one piece. I purposely didn't take the picture too good, but you can still get an idea. I have shown on here in the past, my "stuffed" crows. They are quirky and fun and I love them! They take a long time to make too! I have started to make them in ornament form and thought I would give one away, to one of you ;o) Now, I know this isn't to everyone's taste! So, please, when you comment, say if you would want to win this ornament. I would really appreciate it. And, if you don't want it, that's no problems! I just want the person who gets this, to really love it ;o) Have a great day!

Just to let you all know, mom is still sick! She is sitting in her comfortable chair and I will be making her chicken soup soon ;o) She had a good sleep last night and that was good because she hasn't been sleeping! Everyday, a little better ;o) She really appreciated all the good wishes and sends hugs out to all of you ;o)

"Funky Crow Christmas Ornament" (he has 3 bells and lots of ribbons)

Sneaky Peak

2011-12-06T15:32:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, I have been working my butt off! LOL! I have made 5 things for the you know what so far ;o) Remember...shhhhhhhhhhhhhh keep it quiet ;o) And, guess what, my mom has been very ill, but everyday she is getting better ;o) Bad cough and all that other nasty stuff. But, she hates just sitting still, so she also made something for you know what ;o) Yeh! So, one lucky person will get something from me and "Mama Crow" ;o) Sorry the picture is bad, well, I'm not actually! LOL! I do want the items to be a SURPRISE ;o) Have a great day everyone ;o) Lots of Hugs ;o)

New Art And...... ;o)

2011-12-03T15:40:00.009-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you're having a fantastic day ;o) I would like to share some new art with you ;o) Enjoy!
"Keeping Warm"

"Winter Wonderland" (I love her boots!)

"Fear"

"Ice"

"Always Look Up" (This is the second aceo I have done for this theme.)

"Alone"

Well, I hope you all enjoyed the new art ;o) Now, I bet you're all wondering what the and part is??? Well, I thought I would be sneaky, don't tell anyone, but I am having a giveaway ;o) A surprise giveaway for the holidays ;o) Don't ask me what I am giving away or how many things I am giving away, because I don't know yet! LOL! I just know I am doing a giveaway ;o) So, if you want to be included and you want to have a surprise in the mail, (like a present from Santa), then say in your comment Stacy, I want a surprise ;o) If you don't say it, you won't be included! The giveaway will end December 8th. I will draw the names on the 9th ;o) Have fun and remember, shhhhhh...don't tell anyone ;o) Hugs ;o)

Hugs Debbie, Hugs Nicole and A Visitor

2011-12-01T17:49:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone ;) Hope you are all doing well ;o) I am back from my little vacation ;o) Just to let all you know, no I haven't been back for tea yet! LOL! And, some of you asked about what my mom thought? She actually saw him entering the store before me. She said, he came from behind me. She thinks, why he came from behind and waited a minute because he wanted to make sure, he got the right person with the laugh ;o) And, my mom thought he was cute too ;o)

Now, I am sorry I am late Debbie and Nicole, but at least you know I didn't forget about you ;o)
I won this really cool beaded Romanov earrings kit from Debbie at Craftymoose ;o) Thanks Debbie ;o) I have never made any sort of jewelry before! Who knows what they will look like! LOL! But, I will have fun trying ;o) Hugs Debbie ;o)

And, I also won some really cool beads from Nicole at Beadwright ;o) I love these beads, because one way they look green, then when you turn them, they have flashes and pink and blue in them! So pretty! I guess someone is trying to tell me to make some jewelry ;o) Hugs Nicole ;o)

While I was taking my pictures outside, a little visitor flew in to the bird feeder. I caught him in action ;o) Enjoy, talk to you all soon ;o)(Lots of new art to show you)

I Blushed and New Art ;o)

2011-11-24T17:59:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope all my American friends are having a very Happy Thanksgiving ;o)
Today, has been a hectic day, because tomorrow, (friday), I am leaving by train with my mom, to go on a little trip to Windsor for 5 days ;o) Should be fun ;o) I will be taking my computer with me, to stay in touch with you all ;o)
After we did some running around today, I said to my mom, let's go get a tea, at our favorite tea shop ;o) So, off to the mall we went ;o)
I would like to tell you all first, that I am a very down to earth person. I love to laugh and smile. And, I love to talk to people. That's the way I am. If you didn't already know ;o)
So, we are at the tea shop. My mom is already sitting down and I'm talking to one of the girl's, who is a sweety. I am laughing and getting my tea. A gentleman comes right next to me, touches my arm and say's, "excuse me, I was sitting outside the shop, enjoying my tea, and I had to come in to tell you, you have the best laugh! I can't stop smiling." I didn't know what to say, because he was so darn cute! LOL! The girl at the counter who knows me, knows him too and says, Stacy, you are blushing! I was totally embarrassed! I said, I know ;o) I turned to him and said thank-you, you have a very nice smile ;o) In my head, I thought, Stacy, that was a horrible come back, but as he left the shop, he turned around and had the biggest smile on his face, so I thought, maybe it was the right thing to say ;o) The girl at the shop, says he is the sweetest guy and works right across from her shop ;o) I think I am going for more tea! LOL!
I take everything as a sign, so I thought that was a great sign! I guess, it's not too late for me yet! LOL!

Enjoy my latest painting and I will be talking to you all soon ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

New Art, Sneak Peak and Yeh, Sale

2011-11-21T18:23:00.010-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, I have made two more aceo's and I also did a painting on a 5 x 7 canvas panel. I have a lot of sayings written down, and, I would like to do a collection of them on a larger scale. Below is the new art and a sneak peak of another canvas panel I am working on ;o) Enjoy ;o)

"Surprise"

"Decorating the Tree"

"Hug A Tree" (5 x 7 painting)(I don't know what kind of animal that is with baby crow. He just showed up! LOL!)

"Sneak Peak"

And, I have put some things on sale in my shop ;o) They are under the "Yeh Sale" section ;o) There is some Christmas items in there too ;o) Take Care Everyone!

Art Room Done and New Aceo

2011-11-17T20:15:00.009-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, I finally got my art room done yeh! Now, I have been working on my bedroom, while painting inbetween ;o) Cleaning is a lot of work, especially, if you are organizing as well! I actually love to give everything a major cleaning this time of year, because I always donate things I just won't be using anymore. It's a good time of year to donate, because of the holidays. Before I show you the pictures, I just wanted to say, I am behind in e-mails and blogs! I promise to be catching up with everyone soon ;o)
I took pictures entering my little art space and what it looks like around in the area. I always have paint on my desk, so I don't have to get up all the time and right beside me, I have treasures from all of you around me ;o) Makes me happy ;o) You will see on my bamboo screen aceo's hanging on a string with little clothes pins, it's a good way to show them off ;o) Enjoy the pictures and the last one is an aceo I just finished. Talk soon, hugs ;o)

"Party Time" (One of my abstract aceo's)

New Art ;o)

2011-11-15T20:18:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope you are all well ;o) I just finished two aceo's and I have just got a special order, so I will be working on those next ;o) Inbetween, I have been putting together my art room ;o) It's not done yet, but I think it's looking good ;o) There is nothing on the floor now, yeh ;o) Enjoy the pictures ;o) Hugs ;o)

"Jack Frost Baby Crow"

"Winter Cuddle"

Part of my art space ;o) Love my new shelves ;o) I will take more pictures soon ;o)

Hugs Vivienne and New Art

2011-11-10T18:33:00.012-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) The other day when I came home, my mom said, Stacy, you have a parcel? I was like, from who? In my mind, I was trying to remember, if I bought anything or if I entered into a giveaway. I couldn't remember anything? I was so excited to see who it was from. I looked at the return address and it was from my friend Vivienne at "Out Of The Shadows" ;o) I was so excited, because I didn't know what this was all about? I opened the box very carefully and pulled out the card. Vivienne, said I was so gracious with my giveaways, that she thought I deserved a surprise ;o)) I was crying happy tears! In the box I found, two beautiful handmade drawings from her daughters. One drew a haunted house and it actually has a door you can open, inside is a crow! The other one drew a Panda. This precious little girl wants to move to China, to help save the Panda's! Both these drawings mean so much to me! But, that wasn't it! Vivienne, also, sent me a crow couple ;o) So cute they are ;o) And, she also sent me a beautiful prayer candle! I was so touched with everything! Big Hugs Vivienne ;o) Below are pictures of all my precious gifts ;o) Enjoy!

Now, I would like to show you two new pieces of art I have made ;o) The first one is an aceo called "Mistletoe Kisses" and the second one is a 6 x 6 painting called "Snowball Fight". Enjoy and talk to you all soon ;o)

Hugs Gloria and New Art

2011-11-07T17:40:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope you are all well ;o)

A few days ago, I was given the "Tell Me About Yourself" award from the lovely Gloria at New End Studio ;o) Thanks Gloria! You are a sweetheart ;o) Gloria is also a very talented artist! Now, I am suppose to tell you 7 things about myself. I don't know what else to tell all of you? I am pretty boring! Honestly, I am ;o) LOL! Ok, here I go ;o)

1. I love cats, as much as I love crows!

2. When I was younger, I could control my dreams. I felt like a superwoman! If I was in danger in my dream, I would tell myself to fly or run faster! So cool! Something, I am trying to get back into doing. It's hard!

3. As much as I love sweets, I have to stay away from things that are too sweet. They give me a very bad headache. If I feel like something sweet, I have to have protein with it, like a piece of cheese ;o) Apple pie and old cheese, so yummy ;o)

4. If I am not painting, my second favorite place to be is outside, even if it's snowing! I feel at peace ;o)

5. I love to dance! Especially, when I am cleaning around the house! I turn up the music so loud! It's good exercise too!

6. The post before this one, I showed where I paint. The area where I paint, isn't usually that messy! I am getting everything organized, because I'm getting new shelves ;o) I will take a picture when I get them up ;o)

7. I think I have shared this before, but just incase I haven't, my favorite food, is mom's homemade perogies, (cheese and potato inside) , served with melted butter, fried onions and sour cream! Ohhhhhh....I can't wait for the holidays ;o)))

Now, I am suppose to pass this award on to 15 other blogs. As always, I share this award with all of you ;o) Please don't be shy. Take the button and, tell us something about you.

Below, are two new pieces of art ;o) Enjoy ;o) Talk to you all soon ;o) Hugs ;o)

What I have been doing ;o)

2011-11-04T19:46:00.011-04:00

I guess I have been busy! LOL! Lots still more to do ;o) Happy weekend everyone! I will be around to your blogs soon ;o) Hugs ;o)

Hugs Mina, Hugs Vivienne

2011-11-02T19:05:00.008-04:00

"Sorry for the two posts"! Blogger won't let me delete this one? I don't know why I have two the same???
Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are all well ;o)
I would first like to give a big hug to Mina, from Green Witch With Sprinkles ;o) Mina, is a sweetheart! I know many of you already know this ;o) In September, she was involved in the "Practical Magic Blog Party". Along with Mina's beautiful post, she had a giveaway for four mini spell potion bottles, in the colors of the elements. In my comment, I said to Mina, I am putting my foot down this time, because I wanted to win one of her giveaways. Well, guess what I did ;o) YEH!!! Not only did I get those adorable bottles, Mina's cute hubby made me a beautiful gourd offering bowl. I now have two! A smaller one and a bigger one. I feel so special! And, it has a real feather on it too! Wow! In the picture you will see my two bowls, and the bottles.
You can check out Mina's store here. Big Hugs again Mina, to you and your hubby ;o)

Now, I would like to give a second hug to Vivienne, from Out Of The Shadows. If you don't know Vivienne, you should go check her out! She is a sweetheart too ;o) Vivienne a couple of weeks ago, awarded me with the "I Dig Your Blog Award". Thanks Vivienne ;o)

There are 5 things that must be done to accept the iDig Your Blog Award.

1~ Gratefully accept this award.
2~ Link to the person you received it from.
3~ Post 3 interesting things about yourself.
4~ Pass this award on to at least 5 blogs you dig.
5~ Notify them.

Ok, so here goes with the 3 interesting things about me.

1. When I took a trip to Italy, in the 1980's, I saw Sophia Loren walking in Rome. I even got a picture of her ;o)

2. I was once engaged. Never married.

3. I have been close to death twice in my life.

Now, you know I dig all your blogs! Honestly, I do! So, I pass this award on to all of you! I know I am breaking the rules! LOL! Vivienne don't be mad ;o) So, please, have fun, accept the award and share 3 interesting things to all of us ;o)

Blessings everyone ;o)

Hugs MIna, Hugs Vivienne

2011-11-02T19:05:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are all well ;o)
I would first like to give a big hug to Mina, from Green Witch With Sprinkles ;o) Mina, is a sweetheart! I know many of you already know this ;o) In September, she was involved in the "Practical Magic Blog Party". Along with Mina's beautiful post, she had a giveaway for four mini spell potion bottles, in the colors of the elements. In my comment, I said to Mina, I am putting my foot down this time, because I wanted to win one of her giveaways. Well, guess what I did ;o) YEH!!! Not only did I get those adorable bottles, Mina's cute hubby made me a beautiful gourd offering bowl. I now have two! A smaller one and a bigger one. I feel so special! And, it has a real feather on it too! Wow! In the picture you will see my two bowls, and the bottles.
You can check out Mina's store here. Big Hugs again Mina, to you and your hubby ;o)

Now, I would like to give a second hug to Vivienne, from Out Of The Shadows. If you don't know Vivienne, you should go check her out! She is a sweetheart too ;o) Vivienne a couple of weeks ago, awarded me with the "I Dig Your Blog Award". Thanks Vivienne ;o)

There are 5 things that must be done to accept the iDig Your Blog Award.

1~ Gratefully accept this award.
2~ Link to the person you received it from.
3~ Post 3 interesting things about yourself.
4~ Pass this award on to at least 5 blogs you dig.
5~ Notify them.

Ok, so here goes with the 3 interesting things about me.

1. When I took a trip to Italy, in the 1980's, I saw Sophia Loren walking in Rome. I even got a picture of her ;o)

2. I was once engaged. Never married.

3. I have been close to death twice in my life.

Now, you know I dig all your blogs! Honestly, I do! So, I pass this award on to all of you! I know I am breaking the rules! LOL! Vivienne don't be mad ;o) So, please, have fun, accept the award and share 3 interesting things to all of us ;o)

Blessings everyone ;o)

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T19:04:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I'm actually not at home right now! I am away again for a couple of days. I will be home tomorrow, Tuesday. This time, I brought my computer. I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween ;o) Have fun!
Below is an aceo I finished, before I left on Sunday. It's called, "Winter Silence". Take Care and I will talk to you all soon ;o)

How My Aceo's Are Created ;o)

2011-10-28T17:45:00.014-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Last week, I was making an aceo, to replace one, that got lost in the mail!! Errrrrrrrrr!!! I sent a picture to Deb at Geckostone, showing the aceo in the inbetween stages. Deb said, you put a lot into your aceo's. So, I thought, why not show everyone the process I go through. I usually have 3 paintings going on at once, because I am waiting for the paint to dry inbetween. I am only showing one aceo. As you will see, for my baby crows, it's 4 layers of different colors. Enjoy everyone ;o) Talk soon ;o) This is "For You" ;o)

"Giveaway Humming Belles"

2011-10-26T14:44:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
Ok, I want you all to listen to me, come close, not that close, your nose is hitting the computer screen! Just back up a little. That's good ;o) Now, move your eyes, to the right. Do you see the "Amazing Humming Belles" giveaway box. Well, click on it and put your name in for the giveaway. You will be thanking me you did, if you win! Karen Anne, is a very talented person, who actually has two Etsy stores. For this giveaway, you will get a paper doll starter kit (the kit is big) and you get to pick which one of her little characters you would like ;o) Don't think that this is just for young people, it's also for the young at heart ;o) I have my own special girl, who I have named "Sage". The quality is excellent! I have been waiting patiently to cut my outfits out and color. I wanted to show everyone, how everything looked when you get the package ;o) Ok, so go now, you know you want to ;o) And, I promise Karen Anne, won't bite! She might give you a cookie ;o) Hugs ;o)

The Winners Are ;o)))

2011-10-25T16:35:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone ;o) I hope all of you are having a great day! It's been a busy week for me already! Lots of gardening! Sometimes, I think there is more to clean up in the fall, than any time of the year. Maybe that's why they call it fall, because everything falls down! LOL! I am behind in reading your blogs, but I will get around to it soon ;o) I promise ;o)
Ok, on to the giveaway. Well, you know how much I hate when everyone, doesn't get something, well, I added on 3 more mystery surprise booby prizes. I know still everyone won't get something, but more of you will ;o) Please, write to me through my Etsy store, with your complete address, even if you think I have it ;o) Thanks ;o)

1. The winner of the Happy Halloween Aceo is Gail, from Art By Gail ;o) Yeh!
2. The winner of the Mr. Sexy Aceo is Vivienne, from Out Of The Shadows ;o) Yeh!
3. The winner of the Zombie Boy Aceo is Natasha, from Natasha May Art World ;o) Yeh!
4. The winner of the Zombie Girl Aceo is Debbie, from Crafty moose Crafts ;o) Yeh!
5. The winner of the You Can't See Me painting, is Linda, from Olde Baggs'n Stuft Shirts ;o) Yeh!
6. My mom picked the winner for the "Painting that has no name" and that person is Theresa, from Faerie Moon Creations ;o) Yeh! When you e-mail me with your address Theresa, let me know the name to put on the back of the painting, please ;o)
7. The winner of the first mystery booby prize is Mina, from Green Witch With Sprinkles ;o) Yeh!
8. The winner of the second mystery booby prize is Deb, from Geckostone ;o) Yeh!
9. And, the winner of the third mystery booby prize is Magaly, from Pagan Culture ;o) Yeh!

Wow, that's a lot of work! LOL! Maybe next time, I will only have one prize! LOL! Take Care Everyone ;o) I will be looking for your addresses ;o) Hugs ;o)

Lots Of New Art ;o)

2011-10-23T18:23:00.009-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) The sun was out, so I got to take some pictures ;o) Enjoy and if you haven't already, enter my Halloween Giveaway ;o) It's the post before this one ;o) Take Care ;o)

"It's Snowing" "Baby Witch Crow"

"Winter Blessings" "Winter Fairy Baby Crow"

"Getting Ready" "Baby Crow Elves"

"Special Delivery" "Twins"

"Fantasy" "I have done my adult crows in different colours, so I thought, why not my baby crows?"

"Winter Love"

Halloween Giveaway ;o)

2011-10-21T13:57:00.011-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, the rain has stopped, but there is no sun out! That's ok, it's suppose to come out tomorrow! Yeh! Are you all ready for the BIG Halloween Giveaway ;o) I hope so ;o) As always, please tell me, which one you want, or if you want them all, say you want them all! Now, I don't mean to be a "B", but if you don't tell me what you want, you won't be put into the draw, so make sure you tell me ;o) I wanted to draw the names on Halloween, but I am suppose to be away, if the weather is good, so I had to change somethings around ;o) The giveaway will end Monday, October 24th and I will pick the names on Tuesday October 25th ;o) Besides everything I show you in this post, I have a feeling, I will be adding two more booby prizes, but, they will be a surprise ;o) I love having fun, don't you?? Ok everyone! Talk soon and have a great weekend ;o) Big Hugs and Happiness to all of you!!!

"Mr. Sexy" and "Happy Halloween" (Aceo's)

"Zombie Baby Boy Crow and his Pet Bug" (Aceo)

"Zombie Baby Girl Crow and her Pet Snake" (Aceo)

"You Can't See Me" (First Little Booby Prize, it's a 4 x 4 painting, gloss finish)

Second Big Booby prize. 4 x 5 painting with thick sides, matte finish. This painting will be named, by the person who wins it! I hope whomever wins this painting, truly loves it! It's hard for me to give this one away! It means a lot to me ;o)

The Winners are...And New Art

2011-10-19T16:15:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I'm back ;o) Trying to catch up with all your blogs ;o) Hope everyone is doing well today ;o) It's pouring rain here! Actually, we are getting a warning for really heavy rain later on! Hopefully no water in the basement!!!

Ok, now on to the winners ;o) The winner of the 6 x 6 painting is....Jo-Ann from jdmstudios ;o) Yeh Jo-Ann!!! (maybe I will send you some perogies too, LOL)

And, for the aceo, the winner is.....Gloria from New End Studio ;o) Yeh Gloria!!!

Please, both of you, send me your complete address through my Etsy shop ;o) And, I will get them mailed out to you right away! Thanks Magaly for a great party!

Now, I don't want any people being upset out there in blog land just because you didn't win! You know I don't like that! So, please check back later on this week, because I will be having my Halloween giveaway! There will be 4 aceo's, (remember Mr. Sexy?), and two booby prizes! Yeh Booby prizes! LOL!

Now for some new art ;o) Forgive the pictures, no sun out!
The first one is for the Aceo Challenge Blog. This month the challenge is "At The Salon".

"Always Look Up"

Big Hugs Everyone ;o) Take Care ;o)

All Hallow's Grim Blog Party

2011-10-12T11:14:00.007-04:00

"Tabatha and Little Witch"

Well, tonight was the night. I decided to go to Old Tabatha's Haunted House. I knew it was Halloween and everyone thought I was crazy, (except for mom).

Weird, but since I turned 13 last month, something was calling me to that house! I had to go!

Even though Tabatha had passed away many years ago, the porch light always came on, every Halloween night.

Up the hill I walked. My heart pounding so loud! As I stood on the porch, I wondered where the light came from? A cat brushed by my leg and nudged the squeeky door open.

Hello?? The house was old and all boarded up, but still had a comfy feel to it. I swore I could smell baked bread.

"Hello Little WItch"
"I jumped"
"Please sit, I've been waiting for you"
"For Me?"
"Would you like some treats, Little Witch"
"I'm not a......"
"Tabatha walked away"
"The smell that came out of the kitchen made my tummy rumble"
"Out Tabatha came with popcorn, cookies, candy apples, and hot chocolate"

Tabatha was beautiful. She wore a purple dress and had the biggest smile on her face. Her skin was pale, almost see through.

"I thought you were dead?"
"I thought you were old?"
"One question at a time Little Witch"
"Sometimes you can be dead and still here"
"And even though I am old, I am very young at heart"
"What happened to you Miss Tabatha"
"I was getting ready for Halloween, many years ago, picking apples in the back. I stepped wrong. While falling, my head hit a rock. I remembered calling for help, as loud as I could, but no one came. My soul got tired and I passed away in the apple orchard. Some people did come to look, your mother was one, but nobody found my body"

I felt so sad for Miss Tabatha.

"Don't be sad Little Witch"
"Why do you call me Little Witch. I am just dressed this way, because it is Halloween"
"Are you sure about that Little Witch"
"She made me smile"

"Little Witch, as I said before, I have been waiting for you. My soul has been trapped in this house. One special child, was meant to come to release me on Halloween. They were meant to tell my story every year and make sure I was not forgotten. And, you have been picked to be the chosen one"

"Miss Tabatha, I don't want you to go! Please stay"
"I must go Little Witch, but I promise, every Halloween, when you look towards the moon, you will see me fly by"

I ran home, so excited. I told mom everything. She smiled and believed every word I said.

"Goodnight mom, love you"
"Goodnight Stacy, love you too"

Many years have now passed, and Miss Tabatha's house has been restored to it's full glory! No one lives there, but it is kept up by the community and people of all ages can come and visit. There is a plaque in the front, that says, "Never Forget Miss Tabatha" "Love Little Witch".

Every Halloween night, I see her fly by the moon ;o)
"True story??? I will let you believe what you like" Happy Halloween ;o)

Thanks Magaly for putting together this wonderful blog party! In honor of Miss Tabatha, I have made a 6 x 6 painting, seen below for a giveaway and I am also giving away an aceo, called "Grave Yard Shift". To win one or both, just make a comment and tell me you want it all, or tell me which one you would like. It's that easy ;o) I am going away October 16th to the 18th. So, the giveaway will close on the 18th and a name will be chosen on the 19th ;o) Make sure to check back ;o) Happy Day Everyone ;o)

New Art And What The Booby Prize Looks Like ;o)

2011-10-10T14:01:00.012-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) It's a beautiful day here! The sunny is shining brightly! We have had family over Saturday and Sunday. Today, friends are coming over later. More food! I am not going on the scale, till the end of the week! LOL!

I would like to share some new art ;o) When, everyone was sleeping, I snuck down at night and painted ;o))) I can't help it!
"Love Goddess"

"Dancing With My Friend"

The next painting is 8 x 10. I have been working on it for awhile now. It's one of my abstract, fantasy paintings. I really loved the way it turned out! I hope you all do too ;o)
"The Goddesses"

Now, do you remember this painting for "one" of my booby prizes, in my Halloween giveaway?

Well, it doesn't look like that anymore! And, I sprayed it with a matte finish, because that's what all you seemed to like. For me, I do like gloss. Whoever wins this piece, is going to name it ;o)

Have a great day everyone! Check back later on the week, for Magaly's party and my giveaway for it ;o)

New Art And What The Booby Prize Looks Like ;o)

2011-10-10T14:01:00.010-04:00

Hello ;o)

2011-10-08T10:31:00.002-04:00

I wanted to wish everyone in Canada a Happy Thanksgiving and also I wanted to wish everyone in the United States a Happy Columbus Day ;o) My brother and sister-in-law are coming over today, so let the eating begin ;o) LOL! Just to let everyone know, my mom is doing well from her toe operation ;o) She is still swollen and probably won't be driving till January, but she has started to wear regular shoes, so that's good ;o) Have a great weekend everyone ;o) I will be checking in on all of you, inbetween eating ;o) The picture above and below, are my mom's new creations for Autumn ;o) Enjoy ;o)

A True Story For Halloween and A New Aceo

2011-10-06T21:09:00.004-04:00

I was 13 when this happened and it was September, my birthday month. I said goodnight to my mom and got ready for bed. My favorite red pj's she made me I put on. Ginger, my cat, meowed at my door. He wanted to sleep with me tonight, so I let him in. Actually, Ginger always slept with me. He was truly my cat, since I was born!

I cuddled under the covers. Something I always do, even today. I sleep on my side, and the covers always have to be over my shoulder, even if it's hot outside.

I was fast a sleep. Don't remember what I was dreaming, but I was probably flying or running.

Suddenly, my eyes were open, I was awake. I know I was awake, I wasn't dreaming, but I was really confused, because I was floating. My back was towards the ceiling and I was looking down at my bed. I looked at my body and I looked really peaceful. All curled up. Then, I looked at my cat. "Hi Ginger", I could hear myself talking.

Ginger, arched his back and started hissing. "No Ginger, it's me, it's me". Ginger ran off. "Ginger come back!" I felt I was yelling so loud!

Then I got scared. I started yelling, "I don't want to die", "I want to go back".

I actually don't remember, how long I was out of my body, but when my soul returned, I gasped for air and sat up in my bed.

My heart was pounding! I woke my mom up and we talked till morning.

Did I die for those few minutes? Was it an out of body experinece? Was I spirit walking? I don't know, but I truly don't want it to happen again! It was scary!

Different from when I was in the hospital and I was ill. Every night when I went to sleep in the hospital, I would say, if it is my time, please take me, I am at peace.

But, aren't you all lucky, I am still here! LOL! Have any of you ever had an out of body experience? Love to hear about it, or maybe you could post it on your blog!

I would like to show you now "A Magical Night". I changed my baby crow a little bit. She doesn't have any blue in her. Only tones of grey and black. I like the way she turned out. I might do this style again ;o) Hugs Everyone ;o)

The Sun Was Out ;o)

2011-10-04T18:51:00.006-04:00

Yeh, the sun was out, so I could take some pictures of my art ;o) Enjoy everyone ;o) More to come!
"Triple Moon Goddess" This one I actually redid. I like it now ;o)

"I Like Chocolate" (The day after Halloween! LOL!)

"Grinch Crow" (Thinking of Christmas)

"Baby Grinch Crow"

Take Care Everyone ;o) Talk Soon ;o)

New Aceo's, 3 Gargoyles and 2 Sisters

2011-10-03T12:30:00.010-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I have been painting a lot because it's our Thanksgiving this coming Monday. Unfortunately, the sun hasn't been out, but, it was out for a few minutes and I got some pictures. The other 5 will have to wait! Who know's, maybe there will be more, by the time the sun comes out again ;o) Enjoy ;o)
"The Fortune Teller"

"Autumn Sky"

Now, I would like to show you the three Gargoyles that are in the room where I paint ;o) "Grace" who sits behind me, wanted another picture of her with my candle, so there is two pictures of her. What can I say, she loves her picture taken! LOL! Tyrion and Kit only wanted one picture of them ;o)

The two sister were complaining that they wanted their picture taken too, so here is Arya and Sansa ;o) Have a great day everyone!

New Art and A Sneak Peak On A Maybe Booby Prize

2011-09-30T22:04:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope you've been having a great week ;o) It's a lot colder here and rainy! Tomorrow, is October 1st! Yeh!
I would like to show you some of my new art ;o) Enjoy ;o)
"Autumn Camp Fire"

"My Friend"

And, the last painting is on a small canvas. The canvas is wide on the sides, so you can have it sitting. After I finished it, I thought it might be good for one of my "booby" prizes, for my Halloween giveaway. I know you love your "booby" prizes ;o) The picture isn't taken right on, because I still want it to be a surprise, if I give it away. What I would like to know from all of you, is, from what you see, would you like to win it? And, do you like a matte or glossy finish?

Have a great weekend and thanks for all the fun comments on "Horny Crow"! All of you are so bad! LOL! Just to let you know, "Horny Crow", is going to a good home ;o)

Me Back and Horny Crow ;o)

2011-09-28T14:33:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I'm back! I forgot to mention, that mom and I went back to the Heniz factory in Leamington Ontario. Many of you were wondering where I went off to. Sorry, I forgot to say where I was! I think we are going back one more time, in the middle of October and then it looks like, I might be going away for Halloween. And, Thanksgiving for everyone who lives in Canada, is coming soon too. So, I am really thinking about when to do the giveaways! I know it will be sometime in October! LOL! I have been catching up on all your blogs! Even if you don't see a comment from me, doesn't mean I wasn't there ;o)

Ok, I know all of you are saying, get on with it Stacy, we want to see the "Horny Crow". LOL! Look below and I hope I made you all smile ;o) Have a great day! Hugs ;o)

More Treasures, Going Away and Roxanne is Back ;o)

2011-09-24T15:08:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I would like to introduce you to Laurie ;o) Laurie actually found my blog first and I am so happy she did! She is a funny, wonderful person, who has great cooking recipes, and who is also very talented, creating art! Laurie has also inspired me in many ways, because she has a brain injury, which is slowly taking her eye sight away. I have learned so many things from her, like, did you know, that your brain swells, when it's hot out? This is when Laurie's vision really doesn't do well, but like I said, nothing gets her down! She always has me smiling and laughing! I was so excited to learn, that she opened up an Etsy shop ;o) She was a little upset the other day, because one of her items got lost in the mail. Unfortunately, it happens, and hopefully the customer was nice ;o) Well, I would like to show you some of Laurie's art ;o) Enjoy ;o)

Just to let you all know, I am going away tomorrow (24th), very early in the morning, till Tuesday September 27th. I will try my best to catch up with you all when I get back ;o)
One more thing, Roxanne from MentalMulch is back ;o) She left blogger, but has returned ;o) Yeh! I know some of you, were following her, so I thought I would let you know ;o)
Big Hugs Everyone ;o) Have a fantastic few days ;o)

Sneak Peak Of Halloween Giveaways and a Question?

2011-09-22T14:41:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Gorgeous day here! Nice and sunny and cool ;o) I like it like this ;o) I would first like to show you a 6 x 6 painting (on black canvas) I am doing for Magaly's "All Hallow's Grim" party, on Oct. 13th ;o) Check out the button on the right hand side of my blog ;o) I will be giving away this painting, and I have written a story to go along with it. Hope you like what you see so far ;o)

Now, for my "Halloween" giveaway, I will be giving 4 aceo's away. Well, I think 4, maybe there could be more! LOL! You know me ;o) My question to all of you is, when would you like the names to be drawn? On Halloween? Before Halloween? Let me know what you think. I am going to show you one of the aceo's for my giveaway. The others will be a secret for now ;o) This aceo is called "Mr. Sexy" ;o) He is one of my red vampire crow's. Now some of you who have been following my blog, might say, Stacy, I think I have seen this aceo before, and you are right, I just "revamped" it a little ;o))) LOL! I know, bad joke! Have a great day everyone ;o)

New Art ;o)

2011-09-19T20:58:00.007-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you all had a great Monday ;o)
Enjoy the new art ;o)
"Want An Apple"

"Picking Apples" (I guess I had "apples" on the brain! LOL!)

"Best Friends"

"You Can't See Me" (This is my first painting on the black canvas.)

Have a fantastic day ;o) Take Care ;o)

And The Winners Are........

2011-09-18T13:33:00.002-04:00

Hey Everyone ;o) I hope you are all having a fantastic day! It's beautiful, and cool here today! And, it's my birthday too ;o) Yeh! I have been up since 5:30am. I know call me crazy, but hey, why not celebrate as much as you can, right ;o) I want to wish everyone else who is having a birthday this month, a happy birthday too. I couldn't believe how many of you were September babies!

When I went on line today, many of you have written happy birthday wishes to me and some of you blogged about it too. BIG HUGS!! It truly meant a lot to me! More than I can express!

Ok, I know, you are saying, Stacy, shut-up! We want to know who won! LOL! I think next time, I will just stick to what I made and not make anymore, because I was getting confused with everything, but I managed! And, I have to say, we had one person, who won twice ;o) Yeh! Oh, and I put in a couple more "booby prizes" because I saw I had over 100 followers now! So, all of you had more chances to win!! Ok, let's get on with it!

The winner of, "Thank-You" - Angie, from Lilac Wolf (Angie, can you please tell me, what you want your aceo to be called? I keep forgetting to ask you. Thanks ;o)

The Runner up prize winner is Ann from Ann's Imagination ;o)

The Booby prize goes to Laurie from How My Time Flys ;o)

The winner of, "For You" - Lee Peirce from LeesGallery ;o)

The Runner up prize winner is Misty from MistyBoston ;o)

The Booby prize goes to Betty from Pinkglitterfae ;o)

The winner of, "Fairy Blessings"- Rasz from Rasz Art ;o)

The Runner up prize winner is Roxanne from MentalMulch ;o)

The Booby prize goes to Linda from Olde Baggs'N Stuft Shirts ;o)

The winner of, "Little Fairy Baby Crow" is Betty from Pinkglitterfae. Yes Betty was the lucky person who won twice! Yeh Betty!

The Runner up prize winner is Debbie from Craftymoose ;o)

The Booby prize goes to Robin from Wiccan Writes ;o)

I am truly sorry I couldn't give you all something! I really wanted to! For the winners, please e-mail through my Etsy shop with your complete address, even if you think I already have it, please tell me it again ;o) I am hoping to have 2 more giveaways in October ;o) Why, because it's Halloween of course ;o) Now, I have to catch up on all your blogs ;o) Blessings everyone!

I'm So Excited!!! Thanks Debbie, Thanks Jo-Ann ;o)

2011-09-14T10:51:00.012-04:00

Ok, first I have to say, it's been one of those weeks! You know when no matter how much you do, nothing seems to get done??? That's me this week! And, I have only started one new painting too! You know there is something up, when I haven't been able to paint! My stomach also felt like someone punched me! Very soar around my hernia. (The next operation I have to get done.) So, I started drinking lots of honey and green tea. I am all better now ;o) I was still feeling down on myself, for not getting any painting done. But, I thought Stacy, stop it! And, I put a smile on my face ;o) Well, wouldn't you know it, I got one BIG surprise in the mail and two beautiful treasures too ;o)

I had a small parcel come in the mail today. And, I thought, who is this from? I read outside the package and it was from Debbie, at CraftyMoose. I thought, what is she doing? I opened the package and found a beautiful homemade card, with a crow on it and inside, was a birthday message for me ;o) I was and still am, smiling ear to ear. Then, I opened the little gift inside! It was my "Skully Girl"! I have been looking at this beautiful pendant in Deb's shop for awhile now! I even asked Deb yesterday, if she could make another? She said the original one was sold! How sneaky! I love it!!! ;o) It is so beautiful! And, the beading work Deb did around it, is amazing!! Hugs Deb!! I love my girl ;o) Oh, mom loves it too ;o) But, I am not sharing! LOL! I am such a bad daughter! Ehehehehhehe ;o)

Now yesterday, in the mail, I got two GORGEOUS aceo's of crows ;o) I discovered Jo-Ann's art through the "Trees of Life Charity". She is an amazing artist, who paints flowers, trees, still life, abstract, everything, in her own special way ;o)! When I found out, she had an Etsy shop, I had to go look ;o) Well, wouldn't you know it, Jo-Ann loves crows too ;o) Of course I had to treat myself to some of her work ;o) I feel so blessed to have gotten to know her! Jo-Ann, is truly a great person, with a big heart! It was so cute, because she treated herself to one of my crows and blogged about mine too ;o) All you crow lovers are fantastic!! Big Hugs ;o) The two pictures below this, are of my crow aceo's from Jo-Ann. My favourite is the one, who looks like he is giving you the "eye" ;o) Isn't he sexy??? ;o)) I love him! I love them both ;o) Actually, I think the one calling out, is his jealous girlfriend, telling him, to get home! LOL!

Have a great rest of the week everyone! I will hopefully get some art done! I bought some black canvases! I am so excited to paint on them!!!

More New Art ;o)

2011-09-09T22:35:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I thought I would show you the other aceo's ;o) The sun was out today, yeh!

"Autumn Moon"

"The Gift"

"Back To School" This aceo was done for the "Aceo Challenge Blog". This month's theme is, "the end of summer".

Take Care and Keep On Smiling ;o)

New Art ;o)

2011-09-08T13:59:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o)

I hope you are all having a wonderful day! I am sorry if I have confused any of you with my giveaway. Really, the only change is, you have more ways to win ;o) Yeh! And, just to let you all know, I will not be showing my runner up prizes. They will all be a surprise to whomever wins them ;o) This is so exciting! I can't wait to start picking the names!! Good luck everyone!

Now, I have actually completed 5 new aceo's, but the sun keeps going in and out! I did manage to take a couple of pictures. The other ones will have to wait, till next time.

My first aceo, I did for Angela at Lilac Wolf And Stuff. Angela reviews books on her blog. I didn't realize after I had completed the aceo for her, that she used it for her blog banner and button! I was so touched and honoured!

"Bride Of Frankenstein Baby Crow"

"Autumn Blessings""Fairy Baby Crow"

Have a fantastic day ;o)

3 plus 5 Giveaway and a Booby prize, What ;o)

2011-09-06T18:05:00.004-04:00

Ok, so I was thinking! As you all know, September is my birthday month and I do truly love giving gifts. So, I when I was painting this weekend, I thought, why not add more to the giveaway??? What do you all think??? Did I hear a yes? Come on, one more time, all together now ;o) Ok, that's what I thought, I did hear a yes ;o)

So, as you all know, there are 4 items that you all have seen and told me, what you wanted to win. Now there will be 4 runner up prizes to them. All the runner up prizes will be similar to the first prize. Like, both fairy paintings, will have fairies in the runner up prizes. Am I confusing all now? I swear I haven't been drinking! LOL!

The "adult crow" runner up prizes will be adult crows, but a little different.

I have pulled a couple of things from my shop.

So now the question is, do you all want to see the runner up prizes? I was thinking, it would be fun, to whomever gets the runner up prizes, for it to be truly a supprise for them ;o) Wouldn't that be fun? Not knowing what you have won??? Let me all know what you think? If you want to see the paintings before, I will think about it ;o)

And, for the Booby prize, I thought I would put one more gift in! LOL! And, not sure what this painting will be yet?

I have a lot of new paintings to show you, hopefully tomorrow ;o) Have a great day everyone ;o) I hope you are all happy with the changes!

OH, I forgot!!!! I have changed the end date of the blog giveaway too! I am drawing the names on my birthday! September 18th ;o)

Ok, that's it for now, I promise ;o))))

Oh, no, I did forget one more thing! LOL! If you said in your comment, Stacy, I want them all, then you actually have a chance to win 9 things now! If you have said to me that you wanted one painting, then you will have a chance to win 3 items now. (the one painting, the runner up painting to it and the booby prize). I will include everyone for the booby prize ;o) Now, everyone has a big chance to win something ;o) Ok, seriously, I hope I haven't confused you in anyway and honestly, I haven't been drinking! LOL!

3 plus 1 Giveaway ;o) And New Aceo ;o)

2011-09-03T11:03:00.011-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you're all having a great weekend! It's a long weekend for us in Canada and I think it's the same for my friends in the United States.

Ok, now you are all wondering what the big secret is for September and why I am so happy. Well, it's my birthday on September 18th ;o) And, I also opened my Etsy shop on September 1st ;o) My blog anniversary is actually in June, but I put it for September, because I really didn't know what I was doing for the first few months! LOL! So, I thought I would have a BIG giveaway. And, I wanted to give more than 3 things away, so I am giving away 4 items ;o) That's why it's called, the, "3 Plus 1 Giveaway ;o)

Do you all remember, those wood paintings I was showing you? Well, that's what I am giving away ;o) I had a lot fun painting the wood. They are all different shapes and sizes. I rescued the wood from being thrown away and reused it ;o) They all have been sanded down, and some of them I left the edges a little more rough, for texture. They all have metal hangers on the back too and have been sprayed with a matte protective finish. Remember the two heart ones, I actually used my finger nail to make the groove in the paint, when it was wet. They are all very special to me, like all of you are! As I always say, without you, I wouldn't be here! And, it's so true ;o)

Ok, let's remind you of the paintings and then I will tell you, how to enter ;o)

"For You"

"Little Fairy Baby Crow"

"Thank-You"

"Fairy Blessings"

So, all you have to do, is tell me which one you want, it's that easy. If you want, "Thank-You" and "Fairy Blessings", then tell me in your comment. If you want them all, then say, Stacy, I want them all! Each one will have a separate name drawn. Who know's, you might win, more than one. But, if you don't tell me, which one you want, then your name won't go in. Got it??? Not hard ;o) Let's Have Some Fun ;o)Oh, I will be announcing the winners on, September 22nd.

Update! Please read this link ;o)
http://magiclovecrow.blogspot.com/2011/09/3-plus-5-giveaway-and-booby-prize-what.html

One more thing, this is my latest aceo ;o) "Three Wishes" Have a great day!

Update ;o)

2011-09-01T15:43:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Hope everybody is well ;o) My mom said thanks for all the get well wishes ;o) She has been having a not too bad week. She went through a couple of days with a lot of pain. Instead of me putting the ice on top of her foot, I put it underneath and that seemed to help ;o) She is suppose to get her stitches out tomorrow and then, I think she will have her shoe foot cast on for another 3 weeks. But, we will wait and see what the doctor says.

Now for our good friend ;o) I have to thank you all personally, for the healing thoughts for her. She is a fighter! She came out of the operation perfect! The nurse went to give her a bed pan and she said no, I am going to the washroom. The nurse told her, it would be hard for her to do and she said, bodies are meant to move. When you move you stay alive, when you don't move, you die. Like I said, she is a fighter! She has been through a lot. She has lost her husband, her sister, her two brothers, her two daughters and her great grand daughter, all from cancer. Her goal in life is to live at least till 95. Her daughter and son will be retiring, around, when she hits 90. So, she can't wait because then they can spend a lot of time together and go traveling. She is a wonderful inspiring lady, who I have known all my life!

Have a precious day and remember, to live it to the fullest! Oh, and happy September 1st ;o) I love September ;o) I will be doing something very special soon ;o)

Thanks Martha and New Art ;o)

2011-08-30T12:04:00.010-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are all well! And, I hope if any of you were in Irene's path, that you are ok ;o) It has been a busy last week and a few days! My mom had her toe operated on last week. She broke it awhile ago and it never healed properly. So, they had to break it again, take some of the bone out, give it a scraping and stitch her back up. She is in a foot cast. I have been doing a lot of extra things around the house, while icing her little toe ;o) Also, a very close friend of the family, had an emergency operation on her stomach this week. She is 88 years old. Such a sweet heart. We haven't heard back from her daughter yet. Hoping and praying everything is well! And, my brother and sister-in-law were over for a few days. But, I still had a chance to do some painting ;o) Even if it was at 1:00 in the morning ;o) I will try to catch up on all your blogs soon ;o)

I would first like to show you, what I got in the mail today!! Remember that painting Martha was giving away? I am sorry, but I won it ;o) And, it is too gorgeous for words! I love it soooooooooooo much! BIG HUGS Martha ;o)

Now for some new art ;o)
"Flower Maiden"

"Anyone For Pancakes?"

"Spooky"

Have a great day everyone! A quote for you all. Not sure who wrote it?
"When you are suffering, you may feel as if it will last forever. But, rest assured, it will not. Winter always turns to spring. No winter lasts forever."

Faces In My Garden ;o)

2011-08-26T17:26:00.010-04:00

Have a special weekend everyone ;o) Remember, to click on the photo's, so they will be bigger for you ;o)

Lots Of New Art ;o)

2011-08-22T12:23:00.008-04:00

Hey Everyone ;o) I've been painting ;o)

"Soup Is Ready"

"Autumn Flowers"

"Pumpkin Harvest"

"The Connection"

And, My Favourite, "Lucky 13"

I hope you all have a great day! It's beautiful here! It's cool, the wind is blowing and you can smell Autumn in the air!

Magaly's Giveaway!

2011-08-21T15:49:00.006-04:00

Hey Everyone ;o) Magaly is having a "3 creepy reads" giveaway for reaching 500 followers! Yahoooooooooooo!!!! So, you know you want to win them, get your little butts over there and put your name in ;o) LOL! Have a great day everyone ;o)

My Treasures

2011-08-20T09:33:00.018-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are having a great day! It's time to share some more wonderful art with you, that I have discovered on Etsy ;o) The first person is Roxanne from Definitely Dachshunds and MentalMulch. ;o) Roxanne is a wonderful person, who can be mysterious, funny, shy and serious. That's what I love about Roxy so much, you never know what you are going to get! LOL! Her mind is always going. She paints large canvases, tiny paintings, aceo's. She makes monsters, dolls, journals and clay sculptures. And, much more! I met Roxanne through Ebay. I bought one of my first aceo's from her. It's the one in the frame, with the purple background. After, I started painting and Roxanne introduced me to Etsy. We have been friends for along time! Enjoy the pictures. Hugs Roxanne ;o)

The second person I would like to talk about is Debbie from CraftyMoose. After I started Etsy, I joined the Acetsy team and Debbie was one of the first people I got to know and we have been friends ever since! Debbie is such a fun, loving person, who creates whatever comes to her mind. If it's a moose with wings, or flowers raining from the sky, Debbie will paint it! I love that about her! Oh, and I should also say, Debbie does amazing bead work! That is her first love! And, if you don't see something in her store, ask her to create it! Her ideas are fantastic! Enjoy the pictures! Hugs Debbie ;o) (sorry about the sideways photo)

Have a magical weekend everyone ;o) Blessings ;o)

For Everyone With Etsy Shops and Russian Sage

2011-08-19T08:25:00.011-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I know I e-mailed a lot of you yesterday, but then I thought, I would just make a post on here and then you can pass it on ;o) I received an e-mail from Etsy yesterday. They changed their format on how people search. Meaning you have to put the most important word in your title first! I just changed my entire store. You can go look at my titles. Like if you are selling an aceo, put aceo first, if it's a print, put print first, earrings, earrings first. Then put the description, I would put baby crow and after that, if you wanted to put the name of it ( like the name I would have for my aceo), put that in. The name would be the least important, so that would be last. Look at my store and if you have any questions, just ask ;o)

Now for my Russian Sage! Do you remember my Russian Sage? It's hard to take pictures of the flowers, when they are in bloom, because the flowers are so tiny! After the flowers get fluffy and actually drop, you can sweep them up for potpourri. I cut them at this stage and hang them in my fence to dry. When they are dry, they turn into a grey peachy tone. Have fun looking at the pictures ;o) I've taken pictures of all the different stages. Oh, there is a bee in one picture, I hope you can see him ;o) Oh, the last picture, should be before the last picture! LOL! It's the stage before the flowers are actually dry ;o)

I'm Back ;o) Thanks Donna and Thanks Shelle ;o) And, a new painting ;o)

2011-08-17T19:16:00.009-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, mom and I had a fantastic time away! I think we are going back in September! We scored at the Heinz factory shop! Mustard, relish, ketchup, chicken noodle soup, beans, chili sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, HP sauce, apple juice and did you know they make dog bones???? Well, they do. They were selling these huge boxes, I think there was like 500 plus milk bones in them. We bought a box for our friends, they have two dogs ;o) Oh, and we also scored with the vegetables and fruit! Watermelon, melons, grapes, beans, tomatoes, onions, peaches and I can't remember everything else! LOL! But, I can tell you, the car was very full!!!

I would like to share with you, two very special things that I received in the mail ;o) The first was from Donna ;o) Donna's Etsy shop is full of wonderful handmade spiritual items. It was a big surprise, when I received this beautiful St. Francis tag. Donna made it just for me, a gift from the heart. St. Francis is the Saint for nature and the environment. He loved all animals ;o) I really loved the way Donna finished the back of my tag too ;o) Enjoy everyone ;o) Hugs Donna ;o)

Do you all remember the Mad Tea Party? Well, I won the prize from Shelle ;o) I got to pick whatever I wanted out of her shop! There was a nude Shelle did on a piece of drift wood and I had been eyeing that piece for awhile, so that's what I picked! It is amazing!!! Enjoy everyone ;o) Hugs Shelle ;o)

And, I finished my next painting I did on wood ;o) Again, the heart has been carved with my nail ;o) This painting is called, "For You". Enjoy and keep on smiling ;o) I will be talking to you all soon ;o)

My Treasures and Going Away ;o)

2011-08-13T12:03:00.012-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are having a great day! It's time to share some more wonderful art with you, that I have discovered on Etsy ;o) The first person is Deb from Geckostone ;o) Deb is a wonderful funny person, who puts love and spirit into everything she makes! I have bought several of her carved petroglyph rocks from her. They are amazing! She collects them from her walks in the Nevada desert. And, then hand carves them with her dremel tool. You can feel the energy of these rocks, when you hold them in your hands! Deb is also an amazing artist! Her paintings are fun, cool and interesting! Thanks Deb ;o) Hugs ;o)

The next person I would like to share with you is Shelle from SunShineShelle ;o) Do any of you not know Shelle??? Well, if you don't, you should get to know her! She is sweet, adorable and so much fun! And, all of her paintings, have a part of her soul in them! Every piece of art, that I have recieved from Shelle, puts a smile on my face! They make me so happy ;o) Shelle is very creative! She paints her big eye girls, her spooky images, her nudes, the cutest imaginary friends. You name it, Shelle paints it ;o) Thanks Shelle ;o) Hugs ;o) (sorry about the sideways pictures)

I am going away this sunday, till tuesday evening ;o) Mom and I are going to Leamington, Ontario. It's around a 4-6 hour drive from our house. A lot of our fresh produce comes from this area. And, do any of you know Heniz Ketchup? Well, the factory is there! Mom and I go to the store and buy the items they make, at like 75% off, if not more! It's amazing all the things, this factory makes. Relish, mustard, tomato juice, beans, spaghetti sauce. You name it, they make it! It will be a fun time away ;o) You never know, I might find some rocks ;o))) Take Care and I promise to catch up with you all when I get back ;o)

Martha's Giveaway!!!

2011-08-11T21:44:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone ;o) Martha, is having a giveaway! She is an amazing artist! Go, enter your name ;o) This is what you can win ;o) Have a great day!

Thanks Chris and New Art ;o)

2011-08-10T14:49:00.006-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Is everyone having a special day??? I hope so ;o) I first would like to share with you, the aceo I won from winning "The People's Choice" award, on The Aceo Challenge Blog ;o) I got to pick an aceo from Chris's Esty Store. Chris runs the blog and does a great job! She also is an amazing artist! I picked "Spring Bouquet". I love it! I love the colours and the entire design of it. I actually thought it looked kind of spooky, because of the red paint throughout it. It looked like blood! I know, I am crazy! I have Halloween on the brain ;o) I actually told Chris to make some more for Halloween. I think having a bouquet of black roses with the red paint around it, would look fantastic!! Thanks so much Chris ;o) I hope I see more ;o)

Now, do you remember Casanova???? Well, I would like to introduce his girlfriend "Wink" ;o)))

And, do you also remember, "The Little Fairy" on wood. Well, she just didn't speak to me, so I had to redo her ;o) Hope you like her ;o) She speaks to me now ;o)

Now, for my last painting on wood. I didn't do a baby crow. I wanted something, I guess you could call, serious? This painting is called, "Thank You". Do you see the little heart on the crow? I carved that out with my nail, when the paint was wet. It was hard to do! I don't have nails! LOL! I hope you like it! I think it's pretty ;o)

Incase you were all wondering, yes it was raining again! LOL! But, it's sunny now ;o) Have a great day ;o)

Lots Of New Art ;o)

2011-08-08T15:17:00.009-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I hope you are all having a great day! It was raining here for a couple of days, so I got to paint lots ;o) Enjoy ;o)

"Baby Crow Fairy Of The Mushrooms" (I don't want to hear any jokes about magic mushrooms! LOL!)

"Baby Crow Fairy Of The Woods" (I know, it's sideways, but not in real life! LOL!)

"Casanova Crow" "Look Into My Eyes" Isn't he cute??? ;o)))

"Hungry" "Vampire Crow" Spooky!!!

Last one, "Little Fairy Baby Crow". Done one wood, like the larger one, do you all remember? I left the edges a little more rougher on this one, to give it some texture. I hope all of you are liking these ones done on the wood, because guess what??????.................there will be a BIG giveaway soon ;o) Smiles ;o) Blessings everyone ;o)))

My New Gargoyle and My New Wands

2011-08-06T13:19:00.010-04:00

First I would like to say, thanks for all your wonderful comments on the last post! I am considering doing some fairy shoes, maybe a Halloween theme. The cards and gift tags, I am thinking about. And, the children's story book, using my baby crows, great idea ;o)

I would like to show off a couple of the beautiful treasures I have purchased from some fantastic people I have met through Etsy and through my blog. I am going to try to do this once a week ;o) The first item is my gargoyle, from Kate at White Moon Witchcraft ;o) I love this little guy or girl? I don't know it's name yet? It won't tell me! ;o) Kate makes these personally for the individual. Each one is unique. Mine is holding rose quartz stones. It has moon stone eyes and has carnelian in all the other places. I love the little smile and the chain around the neck ;o) It's so special to me! I have been blessed with many things from Kate and I truly love them all! There is an amazing energy that comes off all the items. I know they are all made with love and care and a little magic ;o) Hugs Kate ;o)

Now did you see the picture, of my gargoyle, with those two beautiful wands around him? Well, those beautiful handmade cedar wands are by Mina's hubby ;o) Mina doesn't have an etsy store. She is selling these off her blog, left hand side. There is 3 different syles. I can't explain what I felt, when I held them in my hand the very first time! There was and still is, such an energy, that tingles through me! And, it was pure magic on how they got to me too! I even took pictures and sent them to Mina. My address and her return address, were basically rubbed off the package. I couldn't read our addresses? They were meant to be mine! Unless, Mina, held on to the package too tight, when she flew them over to my house on her broom? Hmmmmmmm..I never thought of that ;o)))) Hugs Mina, I truly love them ;o)

Stay tuned for more stunning items ;o) Have a great weekend ;o) It's raining here! We need it!!!

My Fairy Shoe, Aceo Challenge Blog, New Baby Crow

2011-08-04T11:56:00.009-04:00

Hi, I noticed in the last post, a lot of you wanted to see the shoe I made for Wendy. I didn't even think to show you? My shoe was made out of porcelain. I painted all the detail on it, then sealed it with a finish. Added two butterflies to the top. The wings are made out of feathers, which I painted on the dots and painted the body of the butterfly as well. I also attached some ribbon, white cotton and added some gems ;o) I then attached three bells around the fairy shoe with pink thread. I was very proud of my first fairy shoe ;o) Enjoy ;o)

Now, the next aceo challenge is "The Tourist". The blog has changed a bit. There is now two different prizes. The first one is, "The People's Choice Award" (picked by you) and the second one is, "The Aceo Challenge Winner", picked by a jury. This month, I am not participating. I thought I would give back, to all the people who have voted for me. So, I am going to be a juror and I am giving a prize for the "People's Choice Award". The aceo is "Relaxing", "Baby Crow Is On Vacation". I thought is was good for the theme of this month. So, have fun everyone! I can't wait to see who wins both awards!

Now, for my latest aceo ;o) "Watching The Night Sky". "Fuzzy Baby Witch Crow and Black Fairy Cat" ;o) Have a magical day everyone!

Fairy Shoe, Books, New Baby Crows, Sneak Peak

2011-08-03T10:52:00.011-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Awhile ago, I was visiting Wendy's Blog, "Bliss Angels". She was having a fairy shoe swap. I have never made a fairy shoe, so I thought it would be fun to participate. Well, I was a couple of days late to join up, but Wendy felt bad and said she would swap with me ;o) I was so happy ;o) I am even more happy now, that I received my fairy shoe from Wendy! I love it so much! It even has a crow on it, with a crown ;o) Isn't it beautiful ;o))) Thanks Wendy!!!!

Now, when the mail strike was on, I won a book from Magaly's blog, "Pagan Culture" ;o) And, I was so blessed, because Magaly actually sent me two books! Yeh! Thanks so much! I love them!

Please let me introduce to you, "Newbie Baby Witch Crow" ;o) LOL!

And, "Autumn Leaves" ;o)

"Sneak Peak" Have a wonderful day ;o)

The Treasures I Found ;o) Part Two ;o) And My Fairy Blessings Painting ;o)

2011-08-01T14:53:00.008-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) First I would like to say, I was so touched by all your comments about my stones! It is so cool, that all of you love stones too and so many of you, collect them as well ;o) Thanks so much, big hugs ;o)

Magaly, the stone you liked is called, "Rainbow Obsidian". The one I purchased is from Mexico, but it can also be found in Italy, Scotland and the United States.
Rainbow Obsidian promotes light and love and the recognition of ones spiritual nature. It is also used for gazing. Rainbow Obsidian is also called the "stone of pleasure" because energetically it is thought to bring pleasure, joy and enjoyment to one's life. It also brings clarity and clear thinking to one and therefore can bring out the Spiritual. Rainbow Obsidian is used psychically to enhance clairvoyance and is especially effective in protection as it is thought to ground negativity and allow the Light in. Rainbow Obsidian is primarily associated with the root chakra.

Donna and Nicola, the stone you liked, is called, "Turquoise Blue Labradorite". The one I purchased is from Canada.
Labradorite is a wonderful and powerful stone. It is a high-energy protection stone as well as a stone of mystical traits. Just hold labradorite and feel the energy that flows in the stone. It forms a strong wall to negative energies. Labradorite can help you find your spiritual purpose. It also can help you understand and release fears from past lives. This is truly a stone of transformation.

Ann, the stone you liked, is called, "Chrysoprase". The one I purchased is from Australia.
Chrysoprase is a stone to use when creativity is needed. Chrysoprase stimulates fidelity in personal relationships and business. It is a very positive stone, as it looks for the best in all situations. Chrysoprase works with the higher conscious and brings the unconscious to the conscious mind. Chrysoprase is apple green to lemon yellow with streaks of brown.

Shelle, I just want to say, thanks so much for sharing the story about your daughter! I thought it was very powerful! Debbie, I would love to see your stone collection! Marlene, are you still breaking stones? ;o)

Now, the last stone I would like to share with you all, in this post, is called, "Enhydro Agate". Enhydro means, water within. The stall that I went to, had a small box of these, on a bottom shelf, that no one was looking at, but me ;o) I bent down and was so taken by this stone! It is a rare mineral, that is millions of years old and has water captured in it. This water will not disappear. If you put it beside your ear, and wiggle it, you will hear the water splash around. Mine is a mauve color. I tried to get a picture of the water, but sorry, I couldn't. I feel so special to have this stone. No one else in the show had them!
Agate is a wonderful and powerful mineral with so many properties that are healing and transforming. This mineral stabilises the aura as well as cleanisng it of negativity.

Generally, enhances love, abundance, courage, protective and helps to balance mind, body and spirit.

Associated with the "Earth Mother", agates also help to overcome the bitterness of the heart and inner anger so as we become more loving then we attract more love.

Brazilian agate especially facilitates strength and during meditative states and astral projection is protective.

Used by South American Shamen as a pathway to the "other worlds".

Enhydros ... bring the water element, water being associated with feelings and emotions ... fluidity and adaptability !

This stone will empathise and help the person holding it to understand anothers feelings. Said also to contain life-sustaining energy and helps with adapting to what might otherwise be stressful situations ... as well as with "change".

Now, I don't know if you all remember, a painting I was doing on wood? Well, I finished it, and it's called, "Fairy Blessings" ;o) Enjoy! And, I won the "People's Choice Award" on the aceo blog challenge! Thanks everyone for voting! Blessings ;o) Have a fantastic day ;o)

The Treasures I Found ;o) Part One ;o)

2011-07-30T12:14:00.022-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) I'm home ;o) Mom and I had such an amazing time away! Truly, it was magical! I feel I can do anything! We drove to such a remote place in Ontario. Through forests, up and down large hills. When you saw a gas station, you stopped! LOL! It was fantastic! And, for the 3 days we were away, everyone around us had such a beautiful smile! We have never experienced this before! Such good energy everywhere! I would like to share some of my jewels ;o) I truly love my stones. Everyone so different! Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone made so beautifully from mother earth. They are all so powerful. The cast iron pedestal dish you see, I bought that as well ;o)

The next one, I thought looked like a dragon, and that's why I bought it! As soon as I saw it on this lady's table, I said to her, that's my dragon. And, she said, you know, you are right. It looks like he is coming out of the water or earth. I really believe you don't pick the stones, the stones pick you! Do you see the dragon?

I have a few more things to show you, but I will wait for the next post ;o) Have a great day everyone ;o)

RockHound Gemboree and Voting Time ;o)

2011-07-26T17:14:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Today is a beautiful day! We had rain last night! The humidity is gone and there is a nice breeze ;o) But, tomorrow, they say the heat is coming back! ERrrrrrr!!!!
Tomorrow morning, (Wednesday), I'm going to the RockHound Gemboree ;o) I love my stones! I have so many! I meditate with them and in general, I love having them around, because they give off such good energy! I come home friday night, so I will try to catch up with you all, as much as I can, when I get back ;o)

Now it's time to vote again ;o) Please go to the aceo challenge blog and vote for your favorite ;o) There is so many nice aceo's this month! Great job everyone!!!

Have a terrific rest of the week ;o) May magic surround you all ;o)

New Aceo's ;o) Fuzzy Baby Witch Crows and Medusa Crow ;o)

2011-07-24T16:48:00.006-04:00

My first aceo is called, "Practising Spells", these are my fuzzy baby witch crows ;o) Try to say that 5 times fast! LOL! ;o) I tried turning the picture, it didn't work. Sorry Donna! You'll have to turn your computer around, like Magaly did, on the last one ;o)

The second one, is another Medusa Crow ;o) What I can say, I think she is cool ;o)

Have a fantastic day everyone ;o)

New Aceo's and Best Wishes To Robin At Wiccan Writes ;o) ;o)

2011-07-22T14:58:00.008-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o)
I hope you're having a great day! The heat is a little better today! No humidity ;o) Yeh! I have been painting ;o) Like I always say, I paint what's on my mind and I guess Halloween has been there lately!!! ;o) I love Halloween!

My first aceo is called, "Love At First Bite" ;o)

My second aceo is called, " Mummy Love" ;o)

And, my third aceo is called, "Grave yard Shift" "Ghost Crow" ;o)

Now, I would like to send some good healing wishes to my friend Robin, from Wiccan Writes. Many of you already know Robin, but just in case you didn't hear, Robin had an accident! On Wednesday July 20th, after petting the female canines, she poked herself in the eye with her thumb. She scratched her cornea. Robin is now temporarily blind in her left eye, but is making progress ;o) Her son has taken over her blog! So sweet! Robin's daughter is getting married and she is doing all the flowers! This weekend was the time to spend with her daughter doing all the crafty things and now she can't. But her daughter and son are doing it together. Isn't that fantastic! Everything will be great Robin! ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

Thanks Linda For My "Not Quite Right Heart" ;o)

2011-07-21T14:45:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone ;o) Well, a couple of weeks ago, was the "Mad Tea Party"! And, guess what??? I won a prize from Linda at Olde Baggs'n Stuft Shirts. Linda makes these amazing hearts, called "not quite right hearts". I think they are perfect in every way ;o) I got to pick one out of her shop, for my prize ;o) The one I picked, has a picture of a devil on it and it says, "Oh you naughty boy" ;o) I think it's so cute! I love it! Thanks so much Linda!! Oh, Linda has just opened another shop on Etsy. This one doesn't open till August. But make sure to check out Linda's blog and her other Etsy store, you won't be disappointed!! Have a wonderful day! We are breaking heat records here! I think right now, it's 45 degrees!