Friday, August 21, 2009

Autumn in New York

ohhhhhh, I'm so excited. I'm taking a workshop from Incredible Artist, Lynne Perrella. The workshop is in October in New York City, sponsered by The Ink Pad. Here is the link for details: http://theinkpadnyc.com/classes.php#mixedmedia.

I'm going by train, and cab, lugging a tool kit. I'll be the one scared and lost but determined. Never done the train alone, NEVER hailed a cab, Never been to NYC alone. This is a real growth experience for me on MANY levels, before I even get to the ART! Lynne is also doing a Saturday workshop, but I have to work, and anyway couldn't afford to do both. Where is that damn Homestead Rebate anyway??? Part of the supply list is of course, medieval images. I have been having the best time searching for copyright free images and found some great ones. Some of my sources for these images are Dover, Karen's Whimsy, The New York Public Digital Library. Always check the copyright info before using ANY images found on line (or anywhere else for that matter) in your own Art, especially if your intention is to sell the work. If you are interested in this subject please join the "Stop Art Piracy Campaign" group on flickr. The members do not have all the answers, we are not on a witch hunt, we are a group interested in sharing information and keeping ourselves up to date on copyright issues. So that said, here are a few Medieval Images to share with you:



OOPS!!!! How did that get there??? I know all you lovely ladies who have commented think Javier is looking at YOU, however I know for a fact He Lova Me!!!! now back to the topic at hand:














Hope you enjoyed this blast from the Medieval Past. I'm sure I'll be posting more photos as I get more prepared for class. Now I'm off to set up my Brand Spanking New Epson C88 printer!!! Guess what, It's been Discontinued.....what is it with Me and Discontinued Products??? wait, I don't think I want to know. Can you blame me for hoarding my favorite lipstick now??? I think not. I think not. xoSusan

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Aw Shucks......

I have been given an award by Marsha from Tumblefish Studio:

Thank you Marsha, right back at ya!!!


And in the Spirit of Friendship, Sisterhood, Sharing and Caring, I am passing it on to ALL the gals in my blogroll!!! You all Rock!! Special Honors, however, go to PaulaBeth from BarnOwl Studio. Beth has been a very generous friend to share her experiences and life lessons with me. Did you ever have a friend that with just a word or two, pulls your head out of your hiney, and makes you go, OH DUH!!! Well, that's Beth!! Here are the first 2 of 3 ATC's that are for Beth and Inspired by Her Words:



I still haven't purchased an Epson printer compatable with doing alcohol transfers and Apollo 7039. In a way that is a good thing, because I am having a great time playing with my stamps. You can't tell by the scan, but on "Letting Go", the bird body and tail is not attached to the background. The headpiece is a scan of vintage marcasite jewelry that I pimped up with embossing powder. The Backgrounds on both ATC's are my hand painted papers. "Life Is In Session" also has scrapbook paper, mica and an image from my Italian playing cards. Now, I'm off to finish the third one in this series.....xoSusan

Sunday, August 9, 2009

It's A Secret

Just got over a BORING 2+ Hour power outtage. Got real hot in here. Thank goodness all the important prep for going back to work ie, laundry, ironing, cooking was finished. Read my book, took a nap, woke up inspired to create, heard a weird hum and it went black. Dammit, why didn't I put off that nap. Know what I did instead of creating?? took a looooong shower, deep conditioned my hair, did my nails by candlelight, moisturized everything. I don't usually take the time to do that stuff. So tomorrow I'm going to look especially well, buffed and groomed. No one will recognize me!!! Yesterday the muse was kicking, I completed one ATC and started 4 others. I have been so inspired by the amazing artists in blogland. Because of the talent out there, I've noticed that I am taking more time and care with my Art. All you Artists are making me make, well, cleaner Art. There are a lot less glue blobs on my ATC's. teehee. Seriously though, each and everyone of you gals on my blogroll are an inspiration. Oh uh, PMS alert I'm getting all, well, moved and shit. teehee.



Anyhoo, I spent a lot of time and care on this one because it is a gift for a very special Artist Friend. I can't tell you who, yet, cuz I haven't mailed it to her yet. Can you guess who? This one uses my own handmade painted background, part of a rubber stamp, german scrap, Marvy markers, and the words are from one of those magnetic poetry kits. They are great, if you ever see one at a yard sale, snap it up. The words are easy to cut down with tin snips.

I have become enamoured of my rubber stamps again. They fell by the wayside with the advent of Purell Transfers. I'm not using that technique until I buy a new Epson printer that is Compatable with the Apollo 7039 and Purell. Huge HUGS and SHOUTS go out to Andre for giving me this INVALUABLE information. He and I are both COMICALLY Addicted to transfers. Here's another dirty little secret, I have a hard time thinking outside the box. I just started "experimenting" with stamps, using portions, cutting them up and well, altering the results. The advent of a new addiction I think......xoSusan

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Angel, Evil and a 70's Porn Star

I cleaned BOTH Huge Walk-in Closets in my bedroom over the last 3 days. The trash pile out front looks like we are moving! What a fabulous way to spend vacation days? right. Had to be done. So far this vacation has included clothes shopping, grocery shopping, cleaning, getting a mani and a pedi, cooking, more cleaning, laundry. Egads, tomorrow the fun begins with an overnight visit to Atlantic City. Good food, poker slots, walking on the boardwalk, and romantic company. aaaaaaaah finally, some fun. I did a little arting today too. The first ATC is Angel Screams:

Scrapbook paper over baseball card. Gel medium and transparency transfer on the bottom, Purell and transparency transfer of angel. Bleached stamped paper hearts. Inked edges. Dymo words are from Green Day's song "She" . The next one I don't really like that much, oh well. Anticipate Evil:
Bleached stamped paper over baseball card, stamps, charcoal pencil, oil crayons, vintage book words, Purell and transparency transfer. Last but certainly not least, I am revisiting my 70's Porn Stars, with Silky Sleeves:
Origami paper over baseball card, (thanks Alli!!!) Scrapbook sticker embellishment, 70's Porn Star image, words by Mick Jagger's song "Some Girls."One of my favorite albums of all time. I'm off to pack the Stiletto's.....I hope you have as much fun as I will......xoSusan

Monday, August 3, 2009

This Just In

I took the plunge. For the First Time Ever, I am attempting to sell products featuring my humble Art. I signed up with Zazzle. My Virgin Attempt is ATC artwork on T-Shirts. The slideshow is at the bottom of my blog.My next foray will be regular cards, Holiday cards and mugs. Then I'm movin on up to Etsy with some canvases. Doing major organizing in my closets, art room and then the garage. AFTER that I'll do some Mondo painting and do the Etsy thing. Hey, a girl can hope. Please humor me, take a look at the slide show and let me know what you think of the shirts. Having never done anything like this before, I would REALLY REALLY appreciate any feedback you can offer.
See my store at Zazzle
Thanks in Advance!!xoSusan

Friday, July 31, 2009

Divine Miss Marsha

I got one of those emails in which you are Shocked and Awed. Marsha Jorgensen, generous friend and Artist Of The Highest Caliber (sounds like one of The Knights Of The Round Table doesn't it, teehee) has honored me by FairyFying Moi. Marsha and I have connected on many levels. It has been a rewarding personal journey filled with The Good The Bad And The Ugly. teehee. Always real, always heartfelt, always kind. Rebirth is a subject we are both striving to claim in our lives, whether it be from our past experiences, our own misguided thoughts, or outside forces we can't control. On this path, we have laughed our butts off and learned from each other. It's tough being a woman, but it is also Joyous. Marsha's art portrays the Joy and Magic we need to seek more often in our lives.

copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 7/31/09. All rights reserved. You may NOT copy, download, or use this image in any way without my permission.

If you haven't visited Marsha's blog,
TumbleFishStudio or her etsy site, please do. And just maybe, if you are very, very lucky you will be able to bring into your home and heart, A Fairy Full Of Magic. Thank you, Marsha. You are Divine. xoSusan

Look What I Bought

I did it. I bought one of the pieces in my sidebar of "Original Art I Would Heart To Own". The Artist is Kelcey Loomer and the Art is titled "Still Moving Through My Heart". I have been coveting this canvas ever since I discovered Kelcey's blog, Sweet Mess and her etsy site.

Kelcey has been a joy to work with. Her art arrived quickly and carefully packaged. The canvas is a stunner, brilliantly executed. The thin layers of color, the papers chosen, her skillfully rendered subjects are a joy to behold. I came home exhausted from work yesterday to be greeted by my highly anticipated package. I sat on the couch and just drank it in. Thank you, Kelcey. "Still Moving Through My Heart" is even better in person. uh oh, now I'm seriously coveting Wind Direction......xoSusan

Sunday, July 26, 2009

P.S.

"Are we human, or are we dancer" was taken from a journalist Hunter S. Thompson before he committed suicide, Flowers said this is where he got that line, and the deeper meaning behind that line is this:

In this song, dancer is used as a metaphor for an orchestrated, rehearsed act. Something without individuality. Without emotion i guess, like a hollow act. A dancer has no room for individuality when in groups(like a person in society) they have to follow an exact pattern that everyone else does. If you've ever seen a dancer screw up, it's very noticeable. so when he says are we human or we dancer, he is comparing someone who is human(not as a species, but as a quality, human means emotional and individual; able to think for oneself). Then the word dancer in this song is also used as a quality, not as a noun. Which is why there is no 's' at the end, because he wants to stress that he doesn't mean a bunch of dancers, but rather that he's asking if the world is full of the dancer quality. It's the same reason there is no 's' at the end of human, because he could've said "Are we humans, or are we dancers" but that doesn't bring about his deeper meaning, which is why he is using 'dancer' and 'human' as qualities, or adjectives.

This the explanation of The Killer's song "Human". I LOVE IT. I got this explanation from Yahoo answers from an anonymous poster.

Kudo's anonymous. xoSusan

Lithium, Killers and Enchantment

Three new ATC's for your perusal. The first one is from Nirvana's "Lithium" song.


Bleached Stamped background. Rubber stamp on white cardstock. Dymo words. Hand Rubber stamps. I've pulled out the rubber stamps, cuz I can't do TRANSFERS right now. See previous posts for bitching and complaining about Apollo discontinuing the best transparencies ever the 7031S. They waited until I mastered the technique to give me the big F U. oh well, I digress.

Next one is my attempt at a Zetti. Teesha Moore is Zetti Queen. Background is my handmade paper and altered Mary Engelbreits stickers, believe it or not, from my old scrapbooking days. Skirt is more of my handmade paper.


The words are from The Killers song "Human". I'm on my knees looking for the answer too.


And the last one is on a scrapbook and torn napkin substrate. Vintage photo, Artchix transparency, gold leafing. Quote is taken from a novel, but I can't remember where I got it!!!


So there you have it. xoSusan

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

New Flickr Group

Come join Marsha Jorgensen's brand spanking new Flickr group, Stop Art Piracy Campaign. The subject affects All Artists.

Here is my Artful offering on the subject, Lawless ShellSeeker:
Vintage Cabinet Card image, vintage words, scrapbook paper over baseball card, Purell and 7031s transfer. xoSusan


ATC Salvage

Home today from work with pounding head and wonky stomach. Worked a little on 3 of those so-so results from the Purell and 7039 transfers. sigh. First subtrate is my painted watercolor paper, transfer, vintage words and rub-ons, Heavenly Fragrance:

Second one is more of that same paper, transfer, vintage words and butterfly from wrapping paper, Sudden Wings:
Last and my fav is scrapbook paper over baseball card, transfer, copper sheet I embossed and wiped black paint over, wax stamped with my initial, printed words, Knows More About Less:
This is a self portrait of my mind set. teehee. xoSusan

Monday, July 20, 2009

The Horror

I love doing transfers in my artwork. I have taken to Purell Transfers like I took to boys when I was 14. Fast and Furious. To put it Mildly. teehee. Well, my beloved Apollo Transparencies 7031s for HP inkjet printers are NO MORE. I had a panic attack when I tried to reorder them last week. They are discontinued. I can't believe it. My entire style revolves around these transfers. My PhrenMen, my ShellSeekers, BoneHeads and ScareyClowns. WTF???? I put on my big girl panties and ordered the Apollo 7039. They'll work, right? WRONG. I spent 40 bucks and I am Bereft. The new packaging says for Canon, Epson, Lexmark. No mention of my humble HP. The purell lifted a very small amount of ink. The transfer is very light, almost all of the ink remained on the trans. I tried different amounts of Purell. Over and Over and Over. I swore, I made bargains with The Universe, all to NO AVAIL. I then tried Goldens Soft Gel Medium. I don't like transfers using this because, well , they are Glossy. They lay on top of the paper. With my old technique the paper sucked in the ink and BECAME ONE with the substrate. The image didn't lay on top like a foreign body. Ok, I'm getting dramatic now. teehee. Here are the BAD transfers, make sure the children are OUT of the room first:


Look at the time and materials I wasted. But I could not make myself give up. I even sanded some of the paper first, because some of it was scrapbook paper and may have some kind of evil plasticy coating on it. Here are the so-so transfers:
The transferred image ends up with brushstrokes from applying the gel with well, a brush. Sponge and fingers still left streaks. And gloss. Ok, I know I can spray a matte sealer on top and that should eliminate the gloss. But, well, WHY??? The 7031s's were PERFECT. Anyone else having this issue or know of a source for the 7031s's??? I am going to consult with my inkjet transfer Yahoo group and see if anyone has The Answer. xoSusan

New ATC's

This one is dedicated to my bloggin friend Kathy. She is in the process of setting up her blog. She has a boat load of scanning and designing to do. She is blessed with an in house computer nerd, also known as her husband! I am so looking forward to viewing more of her work. I'll keep you posted. This next one is inspired by the band, Cake. If you haven't checked them out please do. I think I have some of thier songs on my playlist. I just love the singers ironic, talk sing style. The song is called I Want To Love You Madly. The link is to You Tube and there are two songs on it. If you are pressed for time scroll to 2:34 minutes in and I Want To Love You Madly starts. I am not a horns fan, I am a real guitar girl, but the horns really rock in almost every song. Live there are less horns. Just sayin.
Little did I know that this would be my last Purell transfer with my beloved Apollo Transparencies 7031S. It has been tough to find images that work with my bleach stamped ATC backgrounds. I think the pairing of just black and the music lyrics work. She said, with a question in her voice. teehee. xoSusan



Friday, July 10, 2009

White Bird

This is almost finished. Went to town using paint in spray bottles, glimmer mist, crackle paint, my hand made papers, masks,india ink, a medical book image of a heart. This kept me up till 2AM last night. I just have to add a little more paint glazing here and there and then spray a UV varnish on it. I know I should be finishing that Aubergine thingy but this one wanted to get born. I was completely dilated and had to give birth. teehee.

I think I'm going to use a real light hand and add a litter shimmery limish color on top that greyish blue crackle paint in the corner. From left to right, it looks like it goes from sad to happy, right?? That's what I'd like for my life too. . xoSusan

Aubergine

I always peruse the Call to Artists on that magical page in Somerset Studio magazine. I get so excited, there is always the chance that I will already have a finished piece of art that matches perfectly with the subject they are looking to feature in a future issue. Has it happened yet, in oh, over 5 years of purchasing this fantastic tome??? um, NO. So I decided to make a piece that fits the subject. I have never been published anywhere, submitted once to SSMag and was told a polite Thanks but No Thanks. The subject is "Aubergine". I went on flickr and checked out the offerings there to See this color that I am completely unfamiliar with. I am not schooled in mixing colors, etc.....I just buy hundreds of colors already mixed. Aubergine sounds like a type of dog to me, not a color. As in "I have a long haired Aubergine named StevieRay". Anyhoo, the variety of colors named Aubergine is an extremely VARIED range of colors. What's a girl to do. Whatever the hell I want and call it Aubergine, she decided. Here is what I have so far:

This is 8 x 10 canvas board. I have had this BAD gel transfer laying around forever. I was enamoured of this advertising photo for a long time. Ironically the piece SSMag Rejected had her as the subject also. I hope it's not a trend. teehee. After seeing all the colors called Aubergine, I remembered this BAD transfer. Her hair has all kinds of purple reddish colors, so I used this as a starting point. The papers surrounding her are all hand made by me at one time or another. I tried to use purplish red the most. I then mixed gold and purple embossing powders for that faux mosaic grout thing. This pic is blurrier than I'd like but the flash bleached the whole damn thing out. I used watercolor markers to enhance the painted transfer. Good thing I prefer IMPERFECTION in My Art. teehee. I'm in the process of building up the edge with Goldens Light Molding Paste. Its almost there. The top layer of paste I will stamp into or stencil onto, haven't decided yet. Then of course, I will paint it AUBERGINE. Twinkling H2o's or one of my cherished Stewart Gill Paints. I have their Amethyst Alchemy paint and it is so Beautiful that I want to MAKE SWEET LOVE to it!!!! teehee. What to hear something hilarious??? I can't Freakin find the issue of SSMag that has the Aubergine call to Artists. So I have no idea when the art is due. It could be over by now. Duh. If you saw my Studio you would understand why I can't find ANYTHING, EVER. xoSusan



Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Giver

I have a new favorite possession. I stalk Marsha Jorgensen's blog TumbleFishStudio almost daily. She is a prolific producer of magical, happy and celebratory art. She has been published in Somerset Studio numerous times. If we lived on the same coast I'm afraid that she would have to put out a restraining order on me. teehee. Seriously, I adore, aspire and am inspired to make art that may evolve someday to her level of skill, use of color and imagination. Like I said, Stalker Alert!!! Here is Marsha's The Giver, and its mine all mine, hahahohoheehee. Ok, I'm back.
Marsha is traveling right now, so her etsy shop is not up and running. Visit her blog and bask in the wonder. She'll be back soon. You can shop then. Here are 3 postcards she graciously included in my order, but only because I'm her #1 Fan. teehee:



Sorry for the crooked scanning. Something is up with my scanner. And my dishwasher, and my washing machine and my garbage disposal. But that's a story for another day. Marsha's art sells like hotcakes, so if you see a piece you must have, don't hesitate, or you will be lost. I know. I speak from heartbreaking experience. Damn that buyer to HELL. Oh, did I type that out loud? teehee. Thank you Marsha. That's it. Thank you. xoSusan


ATC Trade With Marianne

Hey, if you see an ATC an artist has created and that you covet, sometimes it's as easy as asking for it. While on an oft perusal of Marianne's blog to see her new creations I saw this ATC:

Love the sentiment on the fortune, the soft colors and the hands. So we traded! Marianne got my Bling Mermaid. She enclosed the ATC in her handmade card:

Love it! Looking forward to trading again, MK!!! xoSusan

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

More ATC's Inspired by Music

First ATC is surprise, surprise, inspired by Ludo's "Love Me Dead" tune. Both ATC's have collage sheet freebies from Somerset Studio magazine, purell transfers, dymo words, oil pastels and chalks.

The next one is from Weezer's "No One Else":
I don't really stick to one "artistic style" but I guess a big portion of my work uses the same blond man from a cabinet card, transferring something over his face and adding words. I have come to love this man, and the man I use for most of my other cards, who I call Grumpy Guy in my head. My PhrenMen series uses the phrenology stamp and speaks to the "two faced-ness of man". or conflicting emotions in one man etc. I then added transferring shells over faces and now clowns and bones to my repertoire. The Blond Guy is under there. You just have to look real hard to find him. Kind of like real life. xoSusan

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Dee's Teasel ATC



Dee, the glorious winner of my 200th blog post prize wins this 2 piece ATC. She likes Fred B. Mullett's teasel stamp. Bleached stamping, paper scraps, glimmer mist, chalk, rub-on corners, watch parts, embossing powder. I love this pair a lot, am quite proud of it. I hope Dee likes it. xoSusan

Close Up ATC's



Practicing with more Purell transfers. The first 2 are done using an old game board as the substrate, bleached and stamped cardstock, purell transfer from Apollo transparency, dymo word printer thingy. This first one is inspired by Green Day's song, She.


The next one is from a song by Andrew Jackson Jihad called Scenesters. I couldn't find a good link. They remind of my punk rock filled youth. sigh. **Disclaimer**the lyrics below may be offensive to the faint of heart. Hey, I didn't write it, but I wish I had. teehee






Oh my god there's scenesters everywhere



With their hair gel and their vintage t-shirts



Why didn't the shins come to phoenix?And why didn't mirah come to phoenix?



Because the modified is too small



And the marquis is too big



And the complex is rightfully dead



And the hipsters with their snide comments



and aversion to applause



Oh my god hardcore kids everywhere



With their hair gel and their color green



How do they look so good



while their convictions remain so strong?



Because their hair gel that they use



isn't tested on animals



And their swallow tattoos are fucking lame



And cocaine is essentially vegan



And they don't give a fuck anyway



They're so vain, and yes, this song is about them



Oh my god post-hardcore kids everywhere



With their violence and pomposity



So fucking straightedge getting high off of self-righteousness



And praying to a sideways cross



So urban, so infantile, so angry, so young, and so poor



They don't need to use a crutch 'cuz they've got the wheelchair



Oh my god there's assholes everywhere



Pretentious fucking assholes everywhere



Oh my god there's assholes everywhere



Pretentious judgmental assholes everywhere

And the last close up ATC uses a magazine page, glimmer mist, words from a book, cheap crayola watercolor markers:
Hey, I warned you in the title of my blog. Low Brow. Inspired by Pain. But Tempered With Humor. xoSusan

Mermaid ATC's

These next 2 ATC's are more practice with Purell transfers. I used an old book page, sticker flourish, oil pastels, Apollo transparency. I don't like the sticker, but when I tried to pull it up, it started to tear the image. Live and Learn!!

I really like this one. Old book page, purell transfers from Apollo transparency, and bling. I transfered on top of other transfers with very little wait time in between. No problems, nothing smeared. This is one of those times that practice results in a most satisfying ATC!!
I'm digging Purell big time. Almost as much as my white wine. Ok, well not that much. teehee.
xoSusan

Yet More Shell Seeker ATC's

Here are 2 more ATC's based on my beloved Ludo song, Love Me Dead. I think I may be obsessed.
The first one is scrapbook paper that I inked, purell transfered and beeswaxed. Another virgin foray into wax. Not so good. ah well. I got messy with the embossing powder too. But that just makes him More Hideous, right? There is also 7 Gypsies book tape on the bottom.

The second one is scrapbook paper, ink, chalk, purell transfer, rub-on. I just love this mans face. xoSusan

Friday, June 26, 2009

Yet Another Shell Seeker ATC

Here is another Male Shell Seeker ATC, branching away from the ladies right now. Have 2 more in the works, a series of 9 ATC's based on a White Stripes song, and an ATC to make for Dee. I'm gonna be a busy girl on Sunday! This ATC is yet another one based on Ludo's song, Love Me Dead. This song is ripe with inspiration if you are twisted like myself. Anyhoo, I have like 10 more ATC's to make from this song, stay tuned.

Scrapbook paper on baseball card, vintage guy, Purell transfer, Portfolio oil pastels, chalks and rub ons. I love how there just happened to be an A on the scrapbook paper. Yeah, sometimes it all works out like that. A is for Awful. teehee. xoSusan

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Magnificent Mail

Look what my bitchin blogger babe friend PaulaBeth made for me:


Am I a lucky girl or what? There is tissue, beeswax, twisted wire and texture on canvas. I love it! Thank you so much PB. We did a trade and I think PB got the short end of the trade!! She sent me lovely rub ons, black paper to bleach with, ATC papers, fibers, an adorable angel tag and Ann Baldwin's Text and Texture DVD!!! What a generous, big hearted gal! We are sisters from another mother!!

But her artwork made especially for me is my absolute favorite part of her care package. PB and I are sharing art techniques and laughter. But most of all, she is teaching me some very valuable Life Lessons (hint hint PB, teehee) by sharing her hard won wisdom with me. Check out her blog with her new forays into mixed media art, Barn Owl Studio. Tell her her kindred spirit sister from the East Coast sent you. xoSusan

Monday, June 22, 2009

And The Winner Is.....

Buddy Guy chose DEE as the winner of an ATC of her choice, the white pen and assorted ephemera!!!!

Dee, email me your address and Tell me which ATC you would like!

Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate my 200th blog post!!
xoSusan

Sunday, June 21, 2009

MILESTONES

POST 200!!!!! OMG!!! BUDDY WILL PICK A WINNER AT 7PM TONIGHT!!!
LEAVE A COMMENT. so far Gaby Bee, Robin, Beth, Dee, and Kathy are playing.

What a difference 9 months makes. First day of 9th grade vs. last day of 9th grade:




First:

Last:


Sam with her 2 fav things, her boots and her phone:



Remember this pic of Gianna Elizabeth?

Gianna Turns 1!!! Look at that face! She is the smartest, cutest baby ever!!! Except maybe for Kiran over on Leslie's blog.




Life is Good, even when it's not. BTW Gianna is modeling a dress I brought her. Hilarious. I love her Mom like a daughter, but she happens to be my boss. Weird, I know.



So I get to be Grandma Susan. Jonni's a lot skinner now. I'm not. Dammit all to hell.


xoGrandmaSusan

POST 199

POST 199 WAIT FOR IT!!! 1 MORE TO GO!!! MY GIVEAWAY WILL BE :





  • A WHITE SIGNO UNIBALL PEN


  • AN ATC OF YOUR CHOICE


  • WHATEVER EPHEMERA I FEEL LIKE THROWING IN THE ENVELOPE AT THE TIME!!!!


LEAVE A COMMENT AND BUDDY GUY WILL RANDOMLY PICK A WINNER TONIGHT AFTER DINNER BUT BEFORE "TRUEBLOOD" BECAUSE I LOVE THAT SHOW!!! TEEHEE.



POST 200 COMING UP!!!



XOSUSAN