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eYardsale

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I’m having a yard sale. Right here on my blog. Me and Julie are cleaning out a lot of stuff. Lots of stuff! Just scroll through and then let me know if you want to buy anything. Check often because it’s going to take me time to get it all in here. If you have any questions contact me with this form:

I don’t intend to mail any of the big stuff, so you’ll need to pick it up.

Also, I’m selling a lot of older, vintage stuff in my Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/jMLStudios

Nicolas Bernard pottery. $75
Platter by (from what I understand this was made by Natalie Blake’s mother) $20
Stoneware “moon face” by Judy Jackson $35
Corner cupboard $85. Most of the pottery inside is for sale too. I’ll be posting it.
Homewoods shelf unit 6′ x 3′ x 9″ deep. $70

My Journey To Find My Personal Chakra Animals

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I’m 60 years old and have just started my spiritual journey. Many years ago I was more open minded, curious and willing to learn. But through the years, having most of my relationships with non-spiritual people, I lost my devotion.

For a long time I’ve been feeling “broken”, critical of myself and others. I’m having a difficult time concentrating on my art, which is most disconcerting for me. I go through the day like a robot doing only what I’m supposed to do to get through. I feel lonely, unworthy, unproductive, forgetful and just plain depressed.

A few weeks ago I met some inspiring, creative women at a lunch party. They were all open to spiritual thinking and making it an every day part of their lives. I was so inspired by these women, so happy that I met them and look forward to our next meeting.

We eventually talked about some collages that the host of the party had. She called them SoulCollages®. They were passed around for us to observe. They were beautiful and inspiring, and there were many of them. All were 5″ x 8″ collages on mat board. I was most definitely intrigued. They were both creative and spiritual. I asked what SoulCollage® was and found out that one of the women at the party is a facilitator for SoulCollage®. She teaches workshops on how to make and do readings with the cards, using them like tarot cards. How brilliant, I needed to know more, and took her next workshop the following week.

I am fully ensconced in SoulCollage®. Developed by Seena Frost, SoulCollage® is a wonderful process of creating a set of cards which have deep personal significance, and gives you a creative way to access your true self. Utilizing images from magazines, books, and other materials, you make 5″ x 8″  cards using mat board as a substrate. I, of course, use 5″ x 7″ cards, because I have a need to be different. That in itself is a reflection of my true self!? Take a look at SoulCollage.com for more information on the whole card making process, and much, much more, you’ll be hooked for life.

Besides making and using the cards to find myself, I have recently started guided visual meditations to find my chakra animals. I’m using a CD by Seena Frost called “Introduction to SoulCollage®”. So far I’ve found three of my animals, for my first, fifth and third chakras.

Stained Glass Work

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clear glass, soldered house with part of ceramic doll.
Sleeping Beauty, glass house

Here are some of the stained glass items I’ve been working on. Lots of feathers, feather on a mirror, little glass houses with treasures inside, boxes, wall or window hangings, and jewelry pieces.

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Been Really Busy

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Okay, I have the perfect excuse for not posting anything in such a long time: I quit my job at the Art Institute, bought a house with room for a store and studio, and moved into my new house. I’ve been preparing the studio for a classroom to teach in, and preparing the store. For the classroom I ripped up the old rug and put down those peel and stick tiles; I built two 8’x4′ tables for my students (and me) to use;

One of the 8′ Tables

I painted one of the closet doors with chalkboard paint, and the other door I covered with cork for a bulletin board.

Corkboard and chalkboard doors

In the store I painted furniture and walls, put up shelves,

and put in a new outside door.

My new door, not quite finished yet

Orbs Within Orbs

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Orbs within orbs of felted wool fiber. I made these orbs by wetting and working wool fibers until they turned into felt. I shaped the orbs individually, inserting one into the other to create this sculpture.

There are five orbs. The center orb has a purple tint, one other orb has a blue tint, the three others are white.

It measures 4 1/2″ wide and 4″ in height.

Pillow made from recycled coffee bean bag

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I found a source for coffee bean bags and made this pillow from the fabric. It’s got such a nice texture and it softened up really nice in the wash. The back of the pillow is a chocolate brown linen. I’m going to put in my Etsy shop.

How to make Lavender Clothes Dryer Sachets

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You can find these in my etsy store.
I love these lavender clothes dryer sachets. Throw one in your dryer and a delicate scent of lavender permeates your clothes. They’re really easy to make. I sell them through my direct sales business, House Calls. I thought I’d share how to make them.

You will need:
10″ x 5″ piece of linen fabric
10″ x 5″ piece of lightweight sew-in interfacing
About 3 tablespoons full of dried lavender
Thread to match linen fabric

You’ll also need:
Sewing machine
Straight pins
Scissors
Ruler

Sew a 1/4″ seam unless otherwise indicated.

Cut two 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ pieces of the interfacing. Sew three sides of the interfacing to form a pouch. Pour the lavender into the pouch.
Sew the opening closed. Sew a line of stitching down the center of the pouch. Sew a line of stitching down the center of the pouch perpendicular to the first line of stitching, forming an X. Set aside.

Cut two 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ pieces of the linen fabric. Sew three sides of the linen pieces to form a pouch. Turn right sides out. insert the interfacing pouch into the linen pouch. Turn in the raw edges of the opening 1/4 inch and pin the opening closed. Machine stitch 1/8″ all around the outer edge of the pouch sewing the opening closed.

I sell my artwork through House Calls Art Shows

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Take a look at the website http://HouseCallsArtShows.com

Visit the House Calls blog at http://HouseCallsArtShows.wordpress.com

Another Holiday fair

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New Hampshire Institute of Art Artists-
We are going to be doing the Holiday Biz-Art Sale and Party this year at the studios at Langer Place.

Details:
When: Sunday November 28 at 1 pm
Where: 51 South Commercial Street (Langer Place Mill) Manchester
What: Artwork
How Much: The price limit is $150 dollars