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Its safe to say, that my obsessive creativity has returned....   It must be the music I listen to in the studio... But I have a serious thing for stars lately. They are just so romantic/reminiscent to me. Or something like that. ... and I'm drawing and painting again.  Pretty little petite doll faces. They make me happy.   And Sewing. Not thinking at

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Well its hard to believe that my husband and I are being requested so much lately- to take photos! Its been with people that we know, which in a way is more challenging, only because we REALLY care what they think and they aren't afraid to tell us, its almost more of a challenge to please them photographically. But we did! So far!  So now we feel like we are REALLY building our portfolio...

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Welcome 2012. In spite of the calculations of the Mayans, depictions in recent films and the warnings of  all the wonderful doomsday nutjobs, I fully and wholeheartedly welcome thee... ;-) I have to say, that there is nothing more wonderful than a new year. I really enjoyed the gluttonous feasts of the holidays and the hustle and bustle of the streets, with all the lights and warm drinks and

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Ahhh... A Christmas Story....I confess I FINALLY bought the DVD just last week, since it doesn't seem to get much air play on TV except on Christmas day when we are SO busy around here. So we've watched it 14.5 times now and not a single member of my household has complained as of yet! LOL  So in the Etsy shop we have a bit of the Ecstasy Of Unbridled Avarice for you.... I sold it once and

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The Holy Frijoles have reached a new pinnacle of fame locally by making it into The Alibi's Holiday Gift Guide!  Starting on page 39 and continued to page 40 is a very brief segment is totally dedicated to The Holy Frijoles!! How 'bout that! We think its pretty darn cool! You can get your free copy in stands today or check it out online by clicking HERE. You have to scroll down a bit to

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A couple of new items coming to the shop this week featuring my personal favorite... Frida! How I ADORE Frida Kahlo. Her work was the first artwork that I have ever felt....within my soul...and her story...oh I can't even begin to go into how I connect with her but I do. She is a lovely artist that made the very best of all the unfair hands she was dealt and not only survived she THRIVED and

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This Saturday, November 12th, we will be one of the 30 expected vendors at the KayDee Holiday Arts and Crafts show and Jewelry Extravaganza!   It should be a great show, we know there is LOTS of local talent and that is most of our excitement when we do these things. I swear its ALWAYS amazing to see what people create with their imaginations! I am just so excited!   I can't wait!    If you are

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We hope you had a safe and fun Halloween!!! ~Viva Los Muertos!!~ I know we did!!! Now only about three more weeks until THANKSGIVING!!! YAAAAY! xoxo Gigi

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Well we try to really get into the Halloween spirit of fun around here! My kids know that I like to make their costumes so every year they bring on a new challenge for mommy and this year was no different! We were running late this morning but I managed to snap this photo of the kids with my cell phone! Our home made costumes were Little red riding hood, Escaped mental patient (using this

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Thought I'd take a moment to go through some photos and randomly SHARE....;-)  I have been studying photography on my own for the last year. I have thousands of shots that I have edited and even more that I haven't gotten to yet. Just thought it would be fun to choose some randomly and post them! It kinda helps me focus once I have shared some. I think everyone on my facebook account is tired of

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Ok I know I have been slacking off....but we are about to tear apart our studio to put in new desks and lighting so now I am, of course, scurrying around as fast as I can and getting stuff listed that I have made in the last couple of weeks! Hooray for procrastination!!! LOL Check out what is new in the shop today! Aren't they fun? I Personally wear both of them, really I do! I make myself

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Wow I can't believe 10 years has gone by so fast! On this day 10 years ago I married the most wonderful man I have ever known. Its been a great 10 years and I look forward to MANY MANY MANY more!! Really! I do!!  So celebrate with us with a 10% off your entire order coupon! Just enter in the code WEDDBLISS10 in the checkout box in our Etsy shop! It expires at 12 am MST tonight! Hooray for

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Just a reminder, we will be at the Kaydee Balloon fiesta Arts and Crafts Show, in the Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn on San Antonio NE and I-25 all weekend here in Albuquerque, New Mexico... Click HERE for more Info!  If you are in the area, come on by! There are a lot of talented vendors and its Free entry and Free parking! Come on by and say HI if you can! xoxo Gigi

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So just today my son got to play running back at his flag football game...I know, I have heard it all about flag football, but mind you this is my kid that loves video games, computer animation and being home with the family, so this year was a bit of a surprise when he said he wanted to play flag football for his school. His High School is at a charter school, they are all smaller than any other

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Well its that time of year around here, the time when mornings are cold and afternoons are still hot, which means it is the perfect weather for Hot Air Balloons!!  The Balloon Fiesta is Albuquerque's most photographed annual event and we are proud to have been invited to the KayDee Balloon Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show on October 1st and 2nd here in Albuquerque. It should be a great show with LOTS of

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If you are a child of the 80's like I am, chances are you remember this: Which is EXACTLY what inspired me to make this for my own daughter a few years back! I had thought I retired this design but I am feeling so darn excited for the fall and the upcoming holidays that I just felt that I HAD to bring it back! I will re-create for you in either GIRLS or BOYS jeans and knit top ranging in the

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The seasons are changing around here! It literally went from hot as an oven to a nice goose-bump causing chill! It is such a thrill when the seasons change!  I got this shot this morning with my cell phone: Its a thrill when the clouds roll over those mountains like that! It only happens here when cooler temperatures are here! After one of the hottest summers ever, its like coming home again.

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 Well I have been stuck on sugar Skulls lately! I can't get enough of them! Not the real sugar skulls of course, though I'd like to make those too, I just LOVE using them as an element of design with COPPER!  I have a few NEW pieces in the Etsy shop right now! just click on the photo to go to the listing! Sugar Skulls made of copper! And my personal favorite- Señora Muertas Check them

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Well this is our earliest bean baking season ever! Just amazes me how it starts earlier and earlier each year! The holiday season still seems so far away in this sweltering August heat, but I've been making and filling Frijole orders this week! Thats RIGHT! I mean The Holy Frijoles!     We've been making and selling these since 2005 and they always seem to bring everyone such joy. Its quite

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This one felt very artistic. I was sculpting one butterfly wing, thinking how pretty it was and really reflecting on how perfectly beautiful God made the butterfly that I was inspired to duplicate yet invert the wing to create the matching set. Then I connected them with a jump ring so that these wings can flap.:-) Now you have your wings. Anything is possible. You can find this piece HERE

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...to becoming americas next top childrens clothing designer. turns out I never really cared. LOL Hey don't get me wrong, I loved sewing for my little girls, it was like lavishly decorating a cake everyday, a cute little cupcake that loved you so much for decorating it! Of which I ate up that love that completely eased any mothers guilt I may have been harboring... ;-) I had first seen all the

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On route 66!  I know I do! Well Because I live literally near old Route 66....and well I do live a pretty fun life....so yeah....I do get my kicks on route 66! teehee Now in the shop is a Matching Route 66 road sign Necklace and Earring set! Hand made from copper! I have a pair and I wear them EVERYWHERE and even though here in Albuquerque we are constantly bombarded by the Route 66 theme,

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That's where you'll find me.....:-)  Because right now in my Etsy shop you can find this set for sale completely custom!!!  Yes! I am so excited about this set! I had made some similar a few years back but they discontinued the Dorothy gingham I had used so I just had to try to forget about making it again.... Then one day the thought hit me that I could use regular gingham and make it for

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Well we have just been lost in the wonders of copper clay! It is such a wonderful medium. The great thing is that just when you think you have used it in every way possible, a NEW and wonderful idea hits and opens up the door to a whole new world of possibilities!  Check out this piece in our shop! This one is just what I speak of, a new way to use cooper!  Its just awesome!! Now I have so MANY

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Yeah I placed the MOST AWESOME custom order! Cindy of Girls Love Bows Boutique has always been a wonderful friend and the most talented and creative hair accessory maker that I have ever known. She makes all these great bows that made my girls look like little living presents all wrapped in a big bow! I just LOVE that!  So now my oldest daughter isn't so much for the bows or anything with color

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Plucked from Imagination I present to you a sneak peek of what I have been working on this week. The good news is that they ALL will be in the Etsy shop this weekend! I am SO excited about these! I feel I am on a roll here! Its been so long since I have had a creative streak like this one so I'm just gonna GO WITH IT!!!  So please,head on over to the Etsy shop and check out the new

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Yeah, I'm loving these!!! and So is my teenage daughter! She took the first few I made and is happily wearing them! LOL If that isn't a seal of approval, I don't know what is!!! :-)  SO now I have to go into my studio laboratory and see what else I can encase in resin, keeping it in its original glory! Ohhhh I have ideas...many many ideas! be back soon with some to show I hope!!! Until then

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Well We have been experimenting with the limits of copper metal clay. Some experiments have been a total failure and them some have been an AMAZING success! See for yourself! This rustic beauty is my new personal favorite! Also its one of a kind, though I can make many more each one comes out different from the last! Mostly due to the clay and the way it is sculpted, but I like that fact! I for

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If you happen to find yourself in the greater Albuquerque area please head on down to the coolest shop in town! 66 Pinups! I was happy to find the store on Facebook after passing their "coming soon" sign a few weeks back and then the owner found my business page on facebook and well one thing lead to another and now you can find some of OUR jewelry at 66 Pinups!!! Yaaaay! The clothing is just

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I am probably revealing just how little I do actually get out anymore but I had too much fun NOT to share! Here is what we did for the 4th after all the big fireworks had been lit, barbeque had been eaten and s'mores had been roasted and consumed.... yeah that's when I whip out the DSLR camera. If ya got one, google the setting for your camera and make those sparklers even more fun for the kids!!

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On the Facebook? Pretty Please?? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Of-The-Craft-Studios/185372698782   THANKS!! xoxo, Gigi

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They are done!!! and LISTED in the Etsy shop! Yay!!   xoxo, Gigi

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well the tattoo jeans are coming along better than imagined....I love when you get a visual picture in your mind and you are all like "wow!" then when you are creating that mental image and it comes out far better and you are all like "WOW!!" LOL well... its like that.... see.... what'd I tell ya! just you wait....if you can....I'm tellin ya it will be worth it! I think I got a few more

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Its that time of year again! Warm and sunny JUNE, when I tend to really lose track of time whilst I work in my garden! I have been waiting for a good back yard to grow anything and everything I can! We bought this house with what in all appearances was a SAD and NEGLECTED back yard. But to us, we saw a blank canvas. A chance to create whatever garden wonderland we wanted. Oh and the best part

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New in the Etsy shop! Hand painted custom sizes. From 6 months thru girls 10/12!

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In the works.... Oh yeah! SO good to be working in my specialty once again... I forgot how much I live for this sort of thing!!! xoxo Gigi

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Like the song said "Its been a long time, I shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to"...its ok if you don't know Aaliyah I spent my teenage years listening to her and always hear this song in my head perfectly and sing it to my sewing machine not so perfectly, when I sew! The visits to the sewing machine are too few and far between....gonna have to change that. Oh LOOK what is in

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I'm so happy to be finally sharing these pieces with the world! We've been making LOTS of these yummy looking accessories and tested them on our daughters and their friends (and their friends moms too!) and finally after a few months we found out what works and what doesn't not only in durability but on cuteness too! I love girls with good strong opinions of what they like and don't like!;-) So

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 LOTS of yummy colors and new fun styles for all ages! Coming soon to our Etsy shop!

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 It has been a busy couple of weeks! Spring break was filled with back yard projects and outings with the kids. We hit the bed hard each night and got up early ready to take on another task. I will have to post photos of our fabulous new fence soon! Another promised activity was an outing to Albuquerque's Bio Park where I had another High School Senior ask me to take his photo....so he is my

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Well, its that time of year again. Where I just know new beginnings are happening all around me.  I just have to walk out in my back yard and I know that I am not the only one in the mood for change! The huge Apricot tree in my yard is blossoming. Bringing hundreds of bees out to pollinate the blossoms. If you stand quietly underneath it you can hear the faint humming of a small community of

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Have you ever heard of Tinkertown? Well its one of those wonderful hidden treasures just minutes from my town!   Last Summer we decided to escape the city heat and head to the mountains. Where it always seems to be 20 degrees cooler and we visited Tinkertown Museum, where a wonderful Artist, Ross Ward, dedicated his life to creating and his life's work is now an AMAZING collection of items. 

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Just can't get this video out of my head! Maybe is my teensy fascination with all things Alice but I still believe that this video was so awesome. Back when music videos were GREAT. Now well, I don't know because MTV isnt just music videos anymore and well....I grew up and found other things to do.Like...Sewing away and listening to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers today.... Just had to share

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There has been so much going on. SO much.Indie West is in near full swing. Just some hiccups in equipment. It seems the more brilliant and wonderful the idea, the more problems you have to solve to get it going! At least in my experience.In other news, the art studio has been in use and more items are being created and listed in the Etsy Art Shop.I've got Apron orders from friends of friends,

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I know its been forever since I've really been able to sit and BLOG. I used to have long posts bearing the innermost contents of my soul and I used to go to sleep at night with a strange sense of absolute inner peace knowing I have actually, quite literally, poured out everything about life and art and everything else in my world and shared it with the world. Ah...well... what can I say. I guess

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And her name is Indie West.....Over a year in the making. Closer to home than anything we have ever done. We will hit the ground running, very soon...:-)

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We would like to take some time to prepare for you a lovely new year full of new art. So this blog will be taking a brief pause. There is lots of new creations in the works for 2011! In EVERY category! A new website is promised....when exactly it will be done is anyones guess...I'll explain later, but I have some faith in people left....for a little while anyway. :-\ But for now the sewing

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Well its that time of year again. Another year has passed, the recent time spent with my loved ones inspires me to just sit and reflect on the past year. Tremendous growth has taken place, both in business and personal aspects. I am left feeling the immense overflow of gratitude. My cup runneth over indeed. Thank you to our new wholesale clients! Of course when the website went down, the

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Just a quick reminder that The Holy Frijoles, The Pinto Bean Nativity Scene, are still being made on demand and we do have some ready to ship right now!They are currently only found at our Etsy Shop, being that our website is still down for redesign. Get 'em while they're hot!

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I am excited but a little disturbed.:-) Excited because in some final studio unpacking I have found a large quantity of PURE silver pendants I made over a year ago! It was like uncovering a buried treasure! Disturbed, because the amount of lovely pieces here were never photographed or listed last year, meaning I was hoarding it all! LOL I often used to do that with my own works, falling in love

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Got some new pieces coming along, been so busy with Holy frijole orders and company from out of town coming and finishing up the kitchen AND being a mother and wife, that I haven't been able to really sit and work on the copper like I would like to! But I've got a few coming this week to the Etsy shop! Check them out below!

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I cannot stress enough how important it is to know your own camera! Get to know it read and look up everything you can on it, if you can't take a class but if you can TAKE IT! I offered to take the customer (also my step sister;-) around town in my super cool mini van and she accepted! LOL We had fun and I have 330+ photos that I am going through, nearly crashed my computer editing them in Raw

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It is my great pleasure to introduce you to my latest craft love....Copper!Oh the warm tone of the shiny metal just makes my heart skip a beat! {swoon}We've just finally finished making quite a few pieces. We've had to resist the temptation to adorn ourselves from head to toe with this lovely medium because its just so gorgeous!!We used Copper clay which is a precious metal clay and each piece

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I have been in the studio. Creating and perfecting many new items and my little darling daughters were my "guinea pigs" so to speak. The wear and tear test has been passed and honest and thoughtful feedback was provided as well as lots of hugs and gratitude! :-)I've been studying photography, though my pocketbook doesn't match my desire for a super awesome lens that costs $1500, my heart has

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Time for FRIJOLES!!! The Holy Frijoles that is!We have been making these since 2005 they started out of a gift made for my father in law. He thought it was so cute that we had to make more for him to give and then people kept asking where they got theirs so we started selling them! Now they are our best selling item! Though seasonal, they just seem to spread happiness to everyone and are the

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I have been a busy girl. Not so much working but dreaming and spending time re-learning the love of creating for myself. I often wake up early, mostly due to school starting, going out side and viewing the sky with the first glimpse of sunlight of the day touching it. It is magnificent.Recently I have found some wonderful feathery friends that seemed to be begging me to dress them up for their

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Well we have put our ALL into the kitchen remodel and that isn't easy for me when I have creative A.D.D. it is hard to stay focused on ONE project!But since there were so many different projects having to do with the kitchen I have gotten quite the kick out of trying them all! Plumbing, painting, tile, electrical, wallpaper, "Master microwave oven chef spectacular", as well as becoming master

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Well its been awhile...again. Sorry about that. I tend to put my whole self into projects and then come up for air when I feel I've made progress. and I HAVE!:-) Let's see.... where to start... Oh right BIRTHDAY MADNESS! Baby girl turned 6 and we had a Mad Tea Party Birthday party inspired by the latest rendition of Alice in Wonderland done by my very favorite Tim Burton. This one was by far

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I know its still disgustingly hot in most of the nation but I couldn't resist making the first fall items! I'm sooo ready for pumpkins and crisp cool air!Coming soon to the etsy shop:Teeny tiny potion bottle necklaces! These were such a hit last fall that we decided to start early this year and have been getting pretty creative while coming up with potion names! So much fun!already listed today

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Yes, here I am proudly telling everyone that I am putting on my AOTCS hat again!But by no means is it "old hat"...So many new and wonderful changes have taken place in our lives here. One major thing was the purchase of a "fixer upper" home which most people would frown upon but it was our dream to take something, gut it out, and make it ours! With OUR BARE HANDS!(insert primal grunt here)Though

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Okay I'm not back yet totally- But I'm trying! LOLI have 5 commissioned paintings to get out and drywall to hang in my art studio so that leaves little time to set out the jewelry making supplies! BUT I did pick up some copper PMC and as soon as the drywall project is done in here we are going to be playing with that! I can hardly wait!As I unpack each and every plastic bin from the move I

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Hello folks! I know long time no write....right? Its seems as though a new and different life for me has taken over. I am so glad that it has but for now it means that my "art of the craft studios hat" is collecting dust on a shelf! I am quite aware that I have slowed down on creating things for the etsy shop in that area and also in the sewing department...for now! Lately I have had quite a

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Yes!Thanks to a new friend in mine and my daughters life last week I was sewing and we were dreaming and thinking and somehow in all the chatter and stitching I have been struck with a desire to create that was so great that I actually created NEW items! YAAAAAY!!No the studio isn't finished yet. BUT the leak is a thing of the past and brand spanking new studs have been placed where rotten old

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Yeah its taking longer than expected. Due to the unusual freezing cold temps here in the southwest the garage/ studio renovation is behind schedule. This wood paneling was pulled off in some spots exposing wood rot and the leak on the roof is still leaking though the roofer supposedly repaired it twice. No insulation or drywall on one side then the other side has drywall and no insulation them

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Ok so I was sewing away and made some cool stuff that got snatched up literally as I was cutting the last thread LOLTurns out since the shopping depression of the '09 recession the locals like my "out of the box" clothing I make by hand for little girls. Yes I daresay I have a local following, ever since studying a few Indie clothiers late last year, I think I am learning a thing or two....Like..

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This year I have a new age group to target. But of course as the Christmas sales stop this time of year as they always do. I will be back with some girls designs.I fully intend on heeding the call to "grow up" my designs.... Now that I feel I have done some growing up and not at all depending on others to validate my work I see a new line of clothing and accessories for all ages!These photos

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I'm drawing inspiration from this music video. Believe me you don't wanna miss this. Life at home is settled. Kids are all in a great school so my creative time has been freed..... check it out...I totally dig Gaga!

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Well we are renovating a small one car garage in our new home and making it into my own personal craft studio!! Then later we plan on adding a new two car garage/ workshop on the side of our house, where we have PLENTY of room to do so, later.My husband and I are DIY (Do-It-Yourself) believers and we practice what we preach.So he and I are doing most of the work in the house. The new garage will

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