tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27309322216577038772024-03-14T05:06:25.938-07:00Nothing NewEllehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-87605218594606457922012-04-22T09:26:00.000-07:002012-04-22T09:30:55.594-07:00I'm on Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Follow <a href="http://pinterest.com/schmelle/">me on Pinterest</a> and see what strikes my fancy. I must admit, I haven't spent much time looking at other people's boards. I like using it as a place to collect images while I'm doing internet research. It helps cut down the number of tabs I have open.</div>
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p.s. Happy Earth Day!!</div>
<br />Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-13512889993431517312011-04-19T16:41:00.000-07:002011-04-19T16:47:33.729-07:00Taking some time offI was about to pull the plug on this blog altogether this afternoon when I decided the more sensible option is to just put the whole thing on hold for a bit and decide where I want to go with it. It's been a hectic few weeks; my dad has been in the hospital for a month now and I'm securing plans for my temporary return to Ohio. Although the circumstances are sad, I'm looking forward to taking some time out for my family as well as myself. While helping my dad heal, I'll be seeking out my own creative focus. Thanks to all who have stopped by the site. I'll keep you posted.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-11185543868729105352011-03-30T18:01:00.000-07:002012-04-19T15:18:26.702-07:00RM 100<br />
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I'm totally digging <a href="http://www.readymade.com/guide/readymade_100_finalists">ReadyMade's Top 100 Projects of the Year</a>. Pictured is the <a href="http://www.readymade.com/projects/glass_act">Glass Act</a> chandelier.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-1936878617191154982011-03-21T15:10:00.000-07:002011-03-21T15:19:38.014-07:00T-Shirt Market Bags<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurFoPYsVQNCryTaNdsoZPeZl_9JMUU25EXJmlBeOgROL-abDlQ7KnbWatWf4v2DafdEDodTpns4Z1Fnc2asV7qXE44M3DWY_a_elAi_75k8cAwLsQJrgl5rnDRO_58RFvPl5_aQRBtaJt/s1600/DSCF2693.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurFoPYsVQNCryTaNdsoZPeZl_9JMUU25EXJmlBeOgROL-abDlQ7KnbWatWf4v2DafdEDodTpns4Z1Fnc2asV7qXE44M3DWY_a_elAi_75k8cAwLsQJrgl5rnDRO_58RFvPl5_aQRBtaJt/s400/DSCF2693.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586659295774974898" /></a><br />I've been sewing like a fiend! This batch of t-shirt market bags is for <a href="http://wildcarrotcuisine.com/">Wild Carrot Cuisine</a> and will be screen printed with the Wild Carrot logo. Available for purchase at the Wild Carrot Cuisine booth at the Sheboygan Winter Farmer's Market.<br /><br />Next I'll be cranking out a batch that will be available for purchase at Sheboygan's local food co-op, <a href="http://goodsidegrocery.com/">Goodside Grocery</a>. Goodside is set to to open May 4 and they are in need of memberships so they can stock their shelves. So if you're a Sheboyganite and are not already a member, do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly to get your membership!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-15555503581316112502011-03-09T14:35:00.000-08:002011-03-09T14:39:37.638-08:00The T-Shirt Chair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7rRwjFAUn1uw-l1tu8LiBgw-1H62jugGlrtEegUFeB4XWZdIi-IWIZ3w8dF5qmeA6j9o3ncJSjEpb-Gmvceg_u3ErXF2OYkFH-bh-LLKgsfXe3XihdX4dZeWzOBTQgGao5sw028PJ39x/s1600/tshirt-chair-537x406.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7rRwjFAUn1uw-l1tu8LiBgw-1H62jugGlrtEegUFeB4XWZdIi-IWIZ3w8dF5qmeA6j9o3ncJSjEpb-Gmvceg_u3ErXF2OYkFH-bh-LLKgsfXe3XihdX4dZeWzOBTQgGao5sw028PJ39x/s400/tshirt-chair-537x406.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582212933198578466" /></a><br />Winner of the <a href="http://www.greenfurniture.se/winners_2011">2011 Green Furniture Award</a>. Design by Maria Westerberg.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-54130714796846993862011-03-01T15:58:00.001-08:002011-03-01T16:04:39.462-08:00Recent Projects<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-lKwPqatgYihXEhyphenhyphenjHUDt72Njt73R0U3rFjDLpNaAmJT_BRGWkxr9mEiuWg-fM0HQ66uZV1k1P2zhHMfGica3lRkDnyf2F5ezOcnPQUhA7byD1T3SF4vWiUWAZ1wRB2datfqEUhsSgrQ/s1600/necklaces.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-lKwPqatgYihXEhyphenhyphenjHUDt72Njt73R0U3rFjDLpNaAmJT_BRGWkxr9mEiuWg-fM0HQ66uZV1k1P2zhHMfGica3lRkDnyf2F5ezOcnPQUhA7byD1T3SF4vWiUWAZ1wRB2datfqEUhsSgrQ/s400/necklaces.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579265567706325906" /></a><br />Wood bead necklaces requested by a local pastor to give as gifts to his confirmation class.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrMaqYMTKOEZYIKvlkQc_iP0-9KW4s7mBtLHV4Rl8kdyYIlKoox6GAboHTPhmrLi_bZu86tMPoXgtFNczCMVUM6AWYYh5zaXyVMcB4DWzKQ_OruMPoJmIs3T7-CAD9JaBhzue5zgrKwgj/s1600/postcards.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrMaqYMTKOEZYIKvlkQc_iP0-9KW4s7mBtLHV4Rl8kdyYIlKoox6GAboHTPhmrLi_bZu86tMPoXgtFNczCMVUM6AWYYh5zaXyVMcB4DWzKQ_OruMPoJmIs3T7-CAD9JaBhzue5zgrKwgj/s400/postcards.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579265566510517010" /></a><br />'Thank You' postcards for Chicago musician <a href="http://www.emily-white.com/">Emily White</a> to send out to friends who house and feed her while on the road.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQX3xvcpP6CHaQTYERv_XfQkCGKWE2eokeXuagCzDj0PF7vXDozCiEwSEbYsABSBMY3s_Rjo0AYt8jBHcMgPy8r0bxAr3a_5oo9SDlQfA45YdeY2jCzmdiCKhkTnUdW304-QOUr6Nl-GyP/s1600/mancala1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQX3xvcpP6CHaQTYERv_XfQkCGKWE2eokeXuagCzDj0PF7vXDozCiEwSEbYsABSBMY3s_Rjo0AYt8jBHcMgPy8r0bxAr3a_5oo9SDlQfA45YdeY2jCzmdiCKhkTnUdW304-QOUr6Nl-GyP/s400/mancala1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579265412577743586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPb3xu7CSfjSx61bUzn_ID3sGSoWE6tGjhR1x5jds-U3z1SSOCvxGJQCi4q00p7vs0Jnwey1JUujszizWnkcUKmqdr8YX17_2Oa8T26ZPyoM_pxee5_jX7wP0lLRkoipggfSaoeETMIUg/s1600/mancala2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPb3xu7CSfjSx61bUzn_ID3sGSoWE6tGjhR1x5jds-U3z1SSOCvxGJQCi4q00p7vs0Jnwey1JUujszizWnkcUKmqdr8YX17_2Oa8T26ZPyoM_pxee5_jX7wP0lLRkoipggfSaoeETMIUg/s400/mancala2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579265409294109410" /></a><br />Button Mancala. Just for fun.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-75983066776102155022011-02-28T17:39:00.001-08:002011-02-28T17:42:13.144-08:00Best Wisconsin Protest Signs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6-f5Db_Q0S0IH_l3W83jTYtxQMA4aa_Xu850dER71EHrXiv1xNeVbvvGSiuj9KsAO6J9PaqFhMXavamjDUx6yEQd9ugGMEbNvP90zA-GRFOeBuZJWiQ0VDbj2dTHRQlFFoGaA73zA38O/s1600/enhanced-buzz-13735-1297979793-29.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6-f5Db_Q0S0IH_l3W83jTYtxQMA4aa_Xu850dER71EHrXiv1xNeVbvvGSiuj9KsAO6J9PaqFhMXavamjDUx6yEQd9ugGMEbNvP90zA-GRFOeBuZJWiQ0VDbj2dTHRQlFFoGaA73zA38O/s400/enhanced-buzz-13735-1297979793-29.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578920309467381554" /></a><br />Enjoy this link to the <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-best-protest-signs-at-the-wisconsin-capitol">100 best protest signs</a> from Wisconsin's capitol. I saw so many brilliant and funny handmade signs on Saturday that I had to share.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-41097362709154113972011-02-24T14:27:00.001-08:002011-02-24T14:28:34.335-08:00A New Take on Milk Crate Storage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgtlrnC0z-D5dEA_OYC7NxXgWRZiAxwravY3sSyI6A1EH5GBi_jsgaY6X5PnXxnC21RV31APCIzcw10c3moYB2f23t3xzsUmRwzPB-kLGuxx4Yd6OaDn-v3h_u_Z6IbXoDN0i5jVOZ3vK/s1600/022411-shoestorage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgtlrnC0z-D5dEA_OYC7NxXgWRZiAxwravY3sSyI6A1EH5GBi_jsgaY6X5PnXxnC21RV31APCIzcw10c3moYB2f23t3xzsUmRwzPB-kLGuxx4Yd6OaDn-v3h_u_Z6IbXoDN0i5jVOZ3vK/s400/022411-shoestorage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577386446587429922" /></a><br />via <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/organizing/found-mega-milk-crate-storage-idea-140129?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher">apartment therapy</a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-26818897234052564772011-02-10T16:03:00.000-08:002011-02-10T16:11:08.182-08:00'Nothing New' RevisitedAfter some unexpected, costly care repairs, I've been reexamining my finances. I want to pay off my credit card debt and establish a savings fund so that when emergencies arise (such as costly car repairs) I can pay for them with cash and not my credit card. To help me achieve this goal, I'm going back to my 'nothing new' ways with a new creative challenge:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Starting today, February 10, 2011, I will not purchase any art materials or tools, new or used, until my credit card debt is completely paid off.</span> <br /><br />I have three desired outcomes in mind for this challenge. First, I should be able to pay down the debt faster by diverting art funds to my debt. Second, I'll be using up all these miscellaneous materials I have laying around instead of accumulating more. Third, I will be forcing myself to discover some creative design solutions that I otherwise would not have considered. Creativity arises out of limitation, so here we go!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-37325966126416569562011-02-08T16:18:00.001-08:002011-02-08T16:19:42.115-08:00Paint Swatch Valentines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhuK_KAK-476Ykmisghyphenhyphena4eTvF1naTNaTfhFB96BaaHzvMSKHZdC9YfRGi6AQeDuhudqJFCNs3aKVlGZ2FwGzUHPG5Ljyh9IXX3bP3SmMmxNC6OC09Rk5YmJDreJ9g3Wg50mngj0DWEH9/s1600/2739947_eh2spj95_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhuK_KAK-476Ykmisghyphenhyphena4eTvF1naTNaTfhFB96BaaHzvMSKHZdC9YfRGi6AQeDuhudqJFCNs3aKVlGZ2FwGzUHPG5Ljyh9IXX3bP3SmMmxNC6OC09Rk5YmJDreJ9g3Wg50mngj0DWEH9/s400/2739947_eh2spj95_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571477654319216242" /></a><br />Saw this brilliant idea on <a href="http://craftgawker.com/post/2011/02/08/19808/">craftgawker</a> today. Love!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-73664814060494698002011-02-02T17:29:00.000-08:002011-02-02T17:41:36.350-08:00Dwell's Salvage Resource MapDwell magazine is collecting locations to score salvaged goods for a <a href="http://www.dwell.com/maps/lost-and-found.html">map on its website</a>. Brilliant! Follow the link and add your favorite scrapyard.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvgeDMm6-qPwZTJGEXCQ8VB6aCfltAw2TuhzzsJIFTu0XOamZpr9_TOQ0s6-c3AF45DzwFt0erUSnxGRiGd4p_PAyN0PyCfUlaGtFpF0xcUjPrOW6SZuo4doVGwhuvCi2l_LcM2trrEWT/s1600/06-wd0809-license-plate_flag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvgeDMm6-qPwZTJGEXCQ8VB6aCfltAw2TuhzzsJIFTu0XOamZpr9_TOQ0s6-c3AF45DzwFt0erUSnxGRiGd4p_PAyN0PyCfUlaGtFpF0xcUjPrOW6SZuo4doVGwhuvCi2l_LcM2trrEWT/s400/06-wd0809-license-plate_flag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569271801759324578" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(map by <a href="http://aaronfoster.com">Aaron Foster</a>)</span>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-43439675717639335192011-01-31T13:42:00.000-08:002011-01-31T13:45:02.113-08:00Bag Monster<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMBRdLQqlzp6EPdOMWTOJeK2mHyhyphenhyphendrw-P16We5MF2g5mp-RPgw5-402Uo3bp8mHi9giLIZkyiQv06Qwhh1rcfSWTLsUQlXvlS2syXtodIQz-5fVNfeZQI6aipL7xLnW8Wd_PMt1cKDb_/s1600/bagmonsters.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMBRdLQqlzp6EPdOMWTOJeK2mHyhyphenhyphendrw-P16We5MF2g5mp-RPgw5-402Uo3bp8mHi9giLIZkyiQv06Qwhh1rcfSWTLsUQlXvlS2syXtodIQz-5fVNfeZQI6aipL7xLnW8Wd_PMt1cKDb_/s400/bagmonsters.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568469098386675698" /></a><br /><a href="http://bagmonster.com">bagmonster.com</a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-70310864982156693532011-01-29T07:25:00.001-08:002011-01-29T07:28:02.137-08:00Cake Tins!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sD3PuTsXm_C-V3E7gklE3FztskCIPXIUtcw721efk7Na3cbztSPgb0mucuNKAOdkCTOjqDVm1pZtlNTh6E3JPf-bP0bIeKc81WK_C49c5IqcXOPwsG8fDV6qL-Rm8KRE0dEAFonWWb24/s1600/caketins_rect540.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 377px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sD3PuTsXm_C-V3E7gklE3FztskCIPXIUtcw721efk7Na3cbztSPgb0mucuNKAOdkCTOjqDVm1pZtlNTh6E3JPf-bP0bIeKc81WK_C49c5IqcXOPwsG8fDV6qL-Rm8KRE0dEAFonWWb24/s400/caketins_rect540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567629548302629378" /></a><br />1 of <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/artwork/10-upcycled-art-projects-if-you-love-it-hang-it-137583">10 Upcycled Art Projects</a> on Apartment Therapy.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-58791129672244780342011-01-02T11:44:00.000-08:002011-01-02T12:00:10.157-08:00Two Days in to 2011Every New Year's Eve, my friends Kate and Hannah host a potluck where everyone brings a dish they've never made before. For 2011 I tried my hand at some <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/bacon-balsamic-deviled-eggs/Detail.aspx">bacon-balsamic deviled eggs</a>, although I think Baker and Chelsea's vegan version won the popular vote. This year I'm resolving to cook more so at least I'm starting off on the right foot.<br /><br />Bacon-balsamic deviled eggs by me, plated by Kate<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV86q12BlTqg0dCC12raUSoaVvym8gqBKUCfBVr3HflXUTFYPHT0CTHau0CSlHbWDZz6SN57hyphenhyphenWT5KhwO9CuvCDoiXYRUNtYlEjn6jy2SR0W_B1hA66puZvXuDINnwSVEKN0oRuZ9w81z/s1600/167509_1714955004422_1554606324_1661635_3035896_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmV86q12BlTqg0dCC12raUSoaVvym8gqBKUCfBVr3HflXUTFYPHT0CTHau0CSlHbWDZz6SN57hyphenhyphenWT5KhwO9CuvCDoiXYRUNtYlEjn6jy2SR0W_B1hA66puZvXuDINnwSVEKN0oRuZ9w81z/s400/167509_1714955004422_1554606324_1661635_3035896_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557677993338719490" /></a><br /><br />Baker & Chelsea's vegan deviled endives<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleqx7a9sIcrlKwYzTpjUz0hvbFS32vcPNSnkqUu6YnLW0-kqFG9IP0wAAD_Lup1a5jcNDEpHRlIZdVqt1XytlcmipVcmPb7rdePEfWUiytJplRH2P0MlCFPsP1RBSs2MNTeTJMUGpfc9l/s1600/166233_1714955364431_1554606324_1661638_314232_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleqx7a9sIcrlKwYzTpjUz0hvbFS32vcPNSnkqUu6YnLW0-kqFG9IP0wAAD_Lup1a5jcNDEpHRlIZdVqt1XytlcmipVcmPb7rdePEfWUiytJplRH2P0MlCFPsP1RBSs2MNTeTJMUGpfc9l/s400/166233_1714955364431_1554606324_1661638_314232_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557677990693862322" /></a><br /><br />The hostesses with the mostesses<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeitUXtEMGjJ7Tx1sj5El-D6Rlyo_7lk5HXNvJeLfqeZWFj3xd0uqb4gJnTzvN9hPsl93GcPCBtY1QtHPqSOcl7JvZA3yibKWJklRrgku03pOqWrvZySinU-VQLJMR-7foiKAQl8DekK76/s1600/162690_1714956364456_1554606324_1661646_3726760_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeitUXtEMGjJ7Tx1sj5El-D6Rlyo_7lk5HXNvJeLfqeZWFj3xd0uqb4gJnTzvN9hPsl93GcPCBtY1QtHPqSOcl7JvZA3yibKWJklRrgku03pOqWrvZySinU-VQLJMR-7foiKAQl8DekK76/s400/162690_1714956364456_1554606324_1661646_3726760_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557677985084443186" /></a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-21094144685593247062010-11-07T08:48:00.000-08:002010-11-07T08:54:04.845-08:00Third Annual Local Yokel Yuletide Craft Swap!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRaaE2F68dNOv0h9N4JETQkvpdb4ImQz6pB9Wsa8iZ5Aj68t-8JUBm395g3o243Ym1LFecG7FI7BlmN3UNAXKRnNw93emFZgF6lzkoGM_9xDULfvuvpA1QBB2IGBhCErOCHGYAhF8Lte_/s1600/LYMARTHA.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRaaE2F68dNOv0h9N4JETQkvpdb4ImQz6pB9Wsa8iZ5Aj68t-8JUBm395g3o243Ym1LFecG7FI7BlmN3UNAXKRnNw93emFZgF6lzkoGM_9xDULfvuvpA1QBB2IGBhCErOCHGYAhF8Lte_/s400/LYMARTHA.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536850712308659154" /></a><br /> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"I want to live in a society where people are intoxicated with the joy of making things." -William S. Copperthwaite</span><br /><br />Artists, crafters, makers, tinkerers, and hobbyists of all creative disciplines and ability levels are invited to bring their wares to trade and sell at the third annual <span style="font-weight:bold;">LOCAL YOKEL YULETIDE CRAFT SWAP</span> on <span style="font-weight:bold;">SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12</span>, kindly hosted by Paradigm Coffee & Music, 1202 North 8th St, Sheboygan. Whatever your creative niche...knitting, baking, pottery, poetry, jewelry, stationary, photography, drawing, origami, macrame, lapidary, lithography, papier mache...bring some to trade!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />WHY A CRAFT SWAP AND NOT YOUR TYPICAL CRAFT SALE?</span> Good question. Our intention for this event is to encourage our community to express their creativity and give locally handmade gifts for the holiday season. Although we HIGHLY ENCOURAGE bartering for other handmade goods (more fun!), you can also buy and sell for money if you choose (boring).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SET UP BEGINS AT 10AM! NO SOONER PLEASE!</span> The swap takes place from <span style="font-weight:bold;">12pm-4pm</span>. Approximately 4' of table space will be provided for each vendor.<br /><br />Oh yeah, and <span style="font-weight:bold;">ADMISSION IS TOTALLY FREE!</span> No booth fees either. What a deal!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RSVP</span> is not necessary, but <span style="font-weight:bold;">STRONGLY ENCOURAGED</span> so that we know how many swappers to expect. Please send a shout out to: paradigmbooking@gmail.com. Thanks!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-59509296241765666872010-10-14T11:12:00.000-07:002010-10-14T11:14:23.310-07:00{a}nn @ paradigm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqkKJDljAGy14YK8TT5rQFBnRjuu7hGshXi5C4zhcfSr8BMlh5ac5_QgN07lOZZuHzgcbJ8BBgNHFOC-gGdsynqJEaSL-mCyqdOBjAZeG4a1ncuGzwhWc39pE5VtMEHT9apBi83loN3mK/s1600/DSCF2637.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqkKJDljAGy14YK8TT5rQFBnRjuu7hGshXi5C4zhcfSr8BMlh5ac5_QgN07lOZZuHzgcbJ8BBgNHFOC-gGdsynqJEaSL-mCyqdOBjAZeG4a1ncuGzwhWc39pE5VtMEHT9apBi83loN3mK/s400/DSCF2637.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527966352902895218" /></a><br />Jewelry now available for purchase at Paradigm Coffee & Music, 1202 N. Eighth St, Sheboygan. $15 for necklaces, $10 for earrings.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-774747126840447982010-10-07T17:45:00.001-07:002010-10-07T17:46:27.179-07:00Use It or Give it AwayMy current mantra as I sort through all the material I've collected over the past 2 years. Destination: minimalism.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-22776874814174474932010-09-28T18:30:00.001-07:002010-09-28T18:36:49.945-07:00A Tribute to Esme<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gCaz8fI5mZ6PoEkIQkfzy1WXz1zMzz0D3gyPVoxP7MKWljgEzjlQY7Rfq-oVPSWC8LSqvrqhjjKf84b8lji_hESwzBoO8Jj9kr4gxq_xCDJgydVW8UpCAHwP03gWwEqStxSM-7w-_K1x/s1600/Tribute+to+Esme+quilt+square.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gCaz8fI5mZ6PoEkIQkfzy1WXz1zMzz0D3gyPVoxP7MKWljgEzjlQY7Rfq-oVPSWC8LSqvrqhjjKf84b8lji_hESwzBoO8Jj9kr4gxq_xCDJgydVW8UpCAHwP03gWwEqStxSM-7w-_K1x/s400/Tribute+to+Esme+quilt+square.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522141858980460386" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">A Tribute to Esme: Journey of Grief & Healing</span><br />October 1- January 14, 2011<br /><a href="http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=agLGKXNOE&b=61514">YWCA Women's Art Gallery</a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Opening Reception</span><br />Friday, October 1, 6-8 pm<br /><br />On March 7, 2009, just weeks after her 13th birthday, Esme Louise Kenney was abducted and killed while jogging across the street from her home by a known murderer and sex offender. Outraged by this crime against a vibrant young woman, friends, family and community reached out to honor her memory by submitting quilt squares for the Esme Kenney Memorial Quilt. Esme's mother, Lisa Siders-Kenney has bravely and generously stepped forward in organizing this exhibit for the YWCA Women's Art Gallery.<br /><br />The YWCA supports all efforts to stop violence and make our community safer for women and children and is honored to present this exhibit including the first showing of the Esme Kenney Memorial Quilt. Quilts by Esme and her mother, Lisa, will also be on display as well as works by other fabric artists paying tribute to her memory. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Other Artists:</span><br />Leslie Alexandria, Amy Bogard, Ruby Brooke, Denise Burge, Judi Langewish Clausen, Kelly Frigard, Ali Hansen, Terry Hancock Mangat, Michelle Miller, Tina Westerkamp, Sherry Lynn Wood<br /><br />The Women's Art Gallery is located in downtown Cincinnati, 898 Walnut Street, 45202, at the corner of 9th and Walnut across from the Public Library. For more information, call the YWCA at (513) 241-7090.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-38295643360750199082010-09-05T14:47:00.000-07:002010-09-05T14:57:21.245-07:00Earthfest Photos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFCiu2QHbRsum7ADO9PoCJlpicrtZODFxqaTAPzHFF358gDkn1u7ZyynGvLq09k7Oq2qAehEaq7Q_-qg26GFfdw4inAOrzsLgAm5ivB4WGxiVtt_NXFXZJ1kP0vd-ZGZ2gT9O1nKSUXNJ/s1600/DSCF2604.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFCiu2QHbRsum7ADO9PoCJlpicrtZODFxqaTAPzHFF358gDkn1u7ZyynGvLq09k7Oq2qAehEaq7Q_-qg26GFfdw4inAOrzsLgAm5ivB4WGxiVtt_NXFXZJ1kP0vd-ZGZ2gT9O1nKSUXNJ/s400/DSCF2604.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513550024942931826" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRnA_bOGQhpNnJOmDyzROKKwhGnE95BbQXoAWCmO2TTgvEoHe4fKsJ1AfeOnilRYDPoA60GAD4828VIq742HnMw1XYrFTHEBnHVCqBZPMb61XOtFj6w8rS9uiShWYCxQ00qmiNarjxYlW/s1600/DSCF2608.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRnA_bOGQhpNnJOmDyzROKKwhGnE95BbQXoAWCmO2TTgvEoHe4fKsJ1AfeOnilRYDPoA60GAD4828VIq742HnMw1XYrFTHEBnHVCqBZPMb61XOtFj6w8rS9uiShWYCxQ00qmiNarjxYlW/s400/DSCF2608.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513550031324057602" /></a><br /><br />The plastic bag vest commissioned by Chris Kuehnel earlier this year.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34zOsR9wa4TPQGX9lwAc5cjGSutZLb03SxbqzJeQ_Q8l9OzAHKhzNiZffa5IAkBp-SYg161JPBKLoDK_bl3lokfThcKD-4TRraaZ9Ag7PzST552iukOGGyYMhOw4yDjthz0UDfhliUqre/s1600/DSCF2611.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34zOsR9wa4TPQGX9lwAc5cjGSutZLb03SxbqzJeQ_Q8l9OzAHKhzNiZffa5IAkBp-SYg161JPBKLoDK_bl3lokfThcKD-4TRraaZ9Ag7PzST552iukOGGyYMhOw4yDjthz0UDfhliUqre/s400/DSCF2611.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513550040819565042" /></a><br /><br />Now that it's Labor Day Weekend, signifying the close of summer, I'm so relieved to be done with the heat and done with shows for a bit. Holiday show applications are all in, now I just wait and see. September will be spent breaking in my new studio space and working on a very special quilt. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nx5XLtqNUtVeBvlOOp5N2eHloKydaOeCqiJkGJBUYIm46KAiQmnGlsIDSug4p-yr9FeVriFNM5J6dwe2GY-DG9n70n1gGFBJ14mwjD2z1Lhw8Nyk0RNGVL-yIZ-zhESqMmPgqqbZq_lM/s1600/DSCF2617.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nx5XLtqNUtVeBvlOOp5N2eHloKydaOeCqiJkGJBUYIm46KAiQmnGlsIDSug4p-yr9FeVriFNM5J6dwe2GY-DG9n70n1gGFBJ14mwjD2z1Lhw8Nyk0RNGVL-yIZ-zhESqMmPgqqbZq_lM/s400/DSCF2617.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513551555467097042" /></a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-1766719108984007862010-08-17T19:59:00.000-07:002010-08-17T19:59:10.531-07:00The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary<object style="background-image:url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/GLgh9h2ePYw/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLgh9h2ePYw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLgh9h2ePYw?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-16121328541999192172010-08-14T13:15:00.000-07:002010-08-14T13:18:48.554-07:00EARTHFEST!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoV2rJw2EXaWieILo7qkAClOYjsGFEO4hFWvLHz4ST64aL6cMsMDBIKv3pTezy-l5NvgAMMsWQKSBnd22tvIH1olxMGCC-0kf-8B08nE80AUs2OKrGFY_-B5gslQ8KDOblj-kHEwpD3wAJ/s1600/37476_1318629414582_1496183157_30712820_5593829_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoV2rJw2EXaWieILo7qkAClOYjsGFEO4hFWvLHz4ST64aL6cMsMDBIKv3pTezy-l5NvgAMMsWQKSBnd22tvIH1olxMGCC-0kf-8B08nE80AUs2OKrGFY_-B5gslQ8KDOblj-kHEwpD3wAJ/s400/37476_1318629414582_1496183157_30712820_5593829_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505361859311306338" /></a><br />{A}NN will be there both days, sharing a booth with up-and-coming crafter extraordinaire, Willa Leannah.Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-45471535658830773432010-08-11T14:54:00.000-07:002010-08-11T14:55:00.935-07:00Cardboard Box Postcards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNKKNOs0eDqnDDwX8t0O7wWJK2TBVdKh0YGDc1gvoCnIGDrhlActV0R4dtjYp_WoNHkYy6boCQppAIeiawxXhz1ks3nj6JfMpos0UIUBJFRufudXY5V72Vfu7QMMFD64OfUmzDGkFU50r/s1600/almostnoth-06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNKKNOs0eDqnDDwX8t0O7wWJK2TBVdKh0YGDc1gvoCnIGDrhlActV0R4dtjYp_WoNHkYy6boCQppAIeiawxXhz1ks3nj6JfMpos0UIUBJFRufudXY5V72Vfu7QMMFD64OfUmzDGkFU50r/s400/almostnoth-06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504274015681661138" /></a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-79036039272994662422010-08-01T12:29:00.000-07:002010-08-01T12:48:25.490-07:00Workshop Photosfrom the Plastic Bag Balloons Workshop held at Vollrath Park, July 31, 2010. Sponsored by the <a href="http://sheboyganvisualartists.com">Sheboygan Visual Artists</a>. See more photos on Frank Juarez's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sheboyganvisualartists/sets/72157624499999025/">flickr</a> site.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKasHtGxIs_VjWYlI4N1eC6RcgUZ1sdcsKQ5p8107zR_mWQUcvmmYb_3kllMBS-9dZrSJklQ-xLJYo5FD7UiaqmNy2omDCSXLZYo11ohDvXkwcLgbL4jhvSpWNzK4Bb28ypSciuClNj3RH/s1600/balloon01.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKasHtGxIs_VjWYlI4N1eC6RcgUZ1sdcsKQ5p8107zR_mWQUcvmmYb_3kllMBS-9dZrSJklQ-xLJYo5FD7UiaqmNy2omDCSXLZYo11ohDvXkwcLgbL4jhvSpWNzK4Bb28ypSciuClNj3RH/s400/balloon01.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500527459142216082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwiplImqYyFO3FPpYYhJJRlhZlQOrSSPcXpGCXSzUm3BHUI1LYISpnnJM6TnZzu1TSjXVr2pBZ4aWn8O_yUiHVvwizpfw2F9aIsCTM32T_Eka0ZVMi0cF6sAiZaGnrxgMewZTC8bzW_byS/s1600/balloon02.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0vdM6p82EwQ1VwlwiqWQOss08k0DUCBS6OX5Cu1W7rKDNY2aXQR8BK_CPHMxSM-kusscJQt2tWwN8EH8zAe1XwSakLhssu9wqgflKpvFZ-by_BOjyv027NzBRT2f6jXUnf35BpyPUY0F/s400/balloon11.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500526509574143842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKwaCdmYfE8CeW9TRviLGtXa4EkCXN34OxaK0vh_GyvSkhyphenhyphenoBRVZ-q4VGxcIBhylNQu0g_9nfDQbk8m6vODYn1Twjas75IHUYa24kaQ69TXUfp8EkEv9nXuuj9BrFn2EVH1Hua6KrC0I0/s1600/balloon12.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKwaCdmYfE8CeW9TRviLGtXa4EkCXN34OxaK0vh_GyvSkhyphenhyphenoBRVZ-q4VGxcIBhylNQu0g_9nfDQbk8m6vODYn1Twjas75IHUYa24kaQ69TXUfp8EkEv9nXuuj9BrFn2EVH1Hua6KrC0I0/s400/balloon12.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500526497043144354" /></a>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-5986907178399057182010-07-20T20:49:00.001-07:002010-07-20T20:55:09.974-07:00Art in the Parks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKFN_tqTWRujDjtO073PTS3t2TSNLf7cEW6Bv7iSfs7-YagHwldDkhJDTWh0WopILSpGCHjb8w5BYedxMucdfv4tpPk1iyUlpjJual2-bPbal_Xs_SH-V-X0trdk_weab2fCHfIs50Wt3/s1600/ballooninstructions.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKFN_tqTWRujDjtO073PTS3t2TSNLf7cEW6Bv7iSfs7-YagHwldDkhJDTWh0WopILSpGCHjb8w5BYedxMucdfv4tpPk1iyUlpjJual2-bPbal_Xs_SH-V-X0trdk_weab2fCHfIs50Wt3/s400/ballooninstructions.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496201933024046098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmm5L55UBL_SUFJbehyphenhyphenGKxFhOel1UODGrulQUnIKEIeVzZdegb3VkbWN5-w7AHN8YhC8BusF_kkooMT_7YBZbLyJd1_OFM0TB4KdY2OT-LATkt51CGdyt8vR6mAca-k4YyYw_aiqzSYo-3/s1600/vollrath.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmm5L55UBL_SUFJbehyphenhyphenGKxFhOel1UODGrulQUnIKEIeVzZdegb3VkbWN5-w7AHN8YhC8BusF_kkooMT_7YBZbLyJd1_OFM0TB4KdY2OT-LATkt51CGdyt8vR6mAca-k4YyYw_aiqzSYo-3/s400/vollrath.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496201777037239938" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Plastic Bag Balloons Workshop</span><br />Saturday, July 31 at Vollrath Park<br />AM Session: 9:30-11:30<br />PM Session: 1:00-3:00<br />sponsored by the Sheboygan Visual Artists<br /><br />Participants are encouraged to bring their own disposable plastic shopping bags from home to use in the construction of temporary inflatable sculptures. Bags will be recycled after the workshop.<br /><br />And check out <a href="http://sheboyganvisualartists.com">sheboyganvisualartists.com</a> for other exciting Art in the Parks projects throughout Sheboygan this summer!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730932221657703877.post-65938583255039667802010-07-05T19:01:00.000-07:002010-07-05T19:10:42.013-07:00{A}NN @ NOMO Expo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8s3ZCM5nF6iKGzv4Wb0Ie44avHAYtoVHWaMPh2NfyO2gaaitvEcuBs958Kki6xFERTgbS5JT7u-jZPxFnLPjApTUd4zphk8vbx6QLKdWtU7C_Kdtw4KG8JPORxC9xd8qgSqo5PWv8S23z/s1600/nomoexpo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8s3ZCM5nF6iKGzv4Wb0Ie44avHAYtoVHWaMPh2NfyO2gaaitvEcuBs958Kki6xFERTgbS5JT7u-jZPxFnLPjApTUd4zphk8vbx6QLKdWtU7C_Kdtw4KG8JPORxC9xd8qgSqo5PWv8S23z/s400/nomoexpo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490607593352269826" /></a><br />Celebrate the shift from petrol-powered to people-powered transportation at this Nonmotorized Expo! See bicycle choreography, hear a bike orchestra, learn to repair your bike or make handlebar streamers, pinwheels, spoke cards and more in a Bike Bling workshop. Carry all you can in a Load-A-Bike contest to benefit local food pantries. Plus open mic, live music with Peter Mulvey and different fun activities each day celebrate Sheboygan as one of just four U.S. cities chosen for a federal NOMO pilot project. Not all activities are offered all days, so please check the <a href="https://www.jmkac.org/NOMO">John Michael Kohler Art Center's website</a> for additional information.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />I will be at the Expo on Sunday, July 11 from 10-4 selling my wares. I also have a bicycle basket made from disposable plastic shopping bags, (soon to have a matching pair of paniers), in the NOMO exhibition. </span>Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022868151953705458noreply@blogger.com0