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Productive days rock. It’s the aftermath that can be difficult to deal with. Today I found myself surrounded by tiny bits of stained glass, shards, ripped zip lock bags, plastic containers, glue spills and just a huge mess. I knew I was losing control of my work space around noon, and despite my best efforts I could not get a handle on it.

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Last week’s thrift store run introduced me to a whole new world of vintage fun. Not only did they have a special “Stuff a bag for $5.00″ which was a pleasant and enjoyable surprise… but I happened upon a large collection of cookbooks, circa 1970. Not only do I love retro, but I love to cook. Surely these books were going to be the perfect addition to my own collection of cookbooks. A super vintage score! I added them to my bag and continued on. Some cool ribbon, a few frames and a couple of vintage ironstone plates, a bag of charms, a few jewelry pieces. The bag was stuffed and I headed home.

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In February of 2007 I opened a second Etsy shop. It began as a mission to destash the many supplies I had accumulated through the years then quickly evolved to a dedicated supply shop. My trips to area thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales and tag sales became more than just me on the hunt for goodies to work with. I was actively seeking out random treasures and vintage doo dads to share with like minded mixed media artists. Fun stuff!

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Ever find it hard to keep up with what you are doing? Your brain moves faster than your body and your ability to even start the first thing you thought of. Then just when you think you are getting it, another idea, this one even more amazing than the first pops up. You attempt to terminate all traces of the first idea and elaborate on the second, only to be sidetracked by the chotchkies on the shelf in your kitchen and the sudden urge to do a re-design of your entire downstairs.

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This is the first of a few sets I will be offering in my Etsy shop. Coordinating mirrors and boxes, frames and magnets. See this set, Caramel Delight… just click here.

A huge thank you to Terri of http://www.obtp.etsy.com for featuring my art on her blog today. Read the article here. And be sure to check out her shop for gorgeous semi precious stones and sterling silver jewelry.

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