New Art in the New Year!

Hello...sorry it has been SO LONG since I've visited with you!  So anyways, in the new year, I hope to...

* be better about blogging * try encaustic painting (I got a kit to get started!) * paint more * get out of the house more * connect with friends * take more walks * read more books * and laugh more.

Above are two pieces I created for Valentines Day.  The little hearts I made from polymer clay...it was the first time I have worked with it and I really enjoyed it.  I hope to work with more in the new year as well!

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The piece above is just a fun little painting / collage, created from an old school workbook.  I just love how it turned out.  I feel that I am off to a good start to the year, as I have created these three new pieces and have a few more in the works!  I would love to hear your goals and wishes for the new year, so please feel free to share.

Sugar Plum Bazaar

I can't wait to be a part of this 1st ever Sugar Plum Bazaar in Denver, CO!  It is going to be GREAT! :)

Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market...Coming Soon!

Wish List Wednesday - Let's Go to the Beach!

First Row Left to Right:
Dawn Patrol $30 - www.greenislandstudios.etsy.com
Vintage Sea $30 - www.Onestepbeyond70.etsy.com
Gidget's Kelp $13 - www.HauteWhimsy.etsy.com
A walk to the Beach $29 - www.LarryNicosiaPhoto.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Cinque Terre Umbrellas $8 - www.redfishphotos.etsy.com
Hand Held Heart $25 - www.turquoisezen.etsy.com
America Town $25 - www.schugirl.etsy.com
Crack in the Pier $20 - www.photonouveau.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Morning Meditation $25 - www.CitrusTree.etsy.com
StarFishiness $10 - www.angiemuldowney.etsy.com
Let's Go Surfin' $15.99 - www.jewelkrug.etsy.com
End Beach $20 - www.shebejane.etsy.com

Since I live out in the boonies in eastern Colorado I don't get to the beach very often. I sure wish I could live closer to a beach...these ones look so dreamy!

Wish List Wednesday - Book Page Art

First Row Left to Right:
First Meeting $20 - www.carambatack.etsy.com
Lovely Thing $15 - www.PinkyBrown2005.etsy.com
Man of Troubles $10 - www.Crowbiz.etsy.com
Moth $20 - www.northtrain.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Original Painting $30 - www.ArtByJoJo.etsy.com
Where is She $25 - www.potatobirdstudio.etsy.com
The Secret Passage $18 - www.unconventionalida.etsy.com
Pulp Screen Print $49 - www.pamglew.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Poster Print Collage $14 - www.Artistico.etsy.com
Wilderness $18 - www.prettylittlethieves.etsy.com
Bearing His Soul $7.75 - www.studiolyon.etsy.com
Specimen $29 - www.wondercabinet.etsy.com

Feed Your Soul...the free art project!

I just found this while I was twittering and I wanted to share it with all of my wonderful artist friends! How can you beat FREE art?

Feed Your Soul (the free art project) http://indiefixx.com/Feed_your_soul/index.html

Kids Artists Trading Card Swap!

To find out more information on the Kids Artists Trading Card Swap go to...
www.houseonhillroad.typepad.com

Hurry you must have your kiddos entered by this Friday 2/6!

Wish List Wednesday - Coming Soon Lollishops Vendors

This Wednesday I wanted to take some time and share with all of my readers a wonderful shopping experience that will be coming online very soon, LolliShops is a juried, online selling venue for talented artists, collectors of vintage and art supply vendors. LolliShops will appeal to those who love...

Elegant Whimsy
Romantic Inspirations
Fanciful Creations

... artists will enjoy setting up their own, customizable store fronts while LolliShops patrons enjoy feeling like a kid in a Candy Store!

Lollishops will be available in Beta on the 15th of November and we will be officially live on the 28th. You can apply to be a vendor (remember to mention my name on the application - Lani Robertson of Objects Of Affection).

Sign-up to be a vendor here~
Lollishops Application

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Below is just a very small sampling of the many wonderful shops who have already signed on!



First Row Left to Right:
Needle Felted Bear $40 - www.emiliefriday.etsy.com
Dewdrops $17.50 - www.CatnipStudio.etsy.com
Victorian Girl $16 - www.munieca.etsy.com
Butterfly Necklace $25 - www.mamaslittlebabies.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
And She Could Not Touch $71 - www.OpulentOddities.etsy.com
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Soap $4 - www.DancingMooney.etsy.com
Glitter Fairy House $24 - www.outonawhim.etsy.com
3 Lavender Sachets $13.50 - www.backhomeagain.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Oh Deer Journal $12.50 - www.steppie.etsy.com
Sweet Pea Carpet Bag $60 - www.DesignsbyDanna.etsy.com
Little Girl Stamp $11 - www.craftpudding.etsy.com
Strawberry Devil Candle $14.49 - www.candleconfections.etsy.com

Wish List Wednesday - It's Windy!

First Row Left to Right:
Dandelion in Wind Decal $60 - www.lewasdesigns.etsy.com
Wind Swept Copper Willow $80 - www.Huremovic.etsy.com
Flying Umbrellas $20 - www.Roadside.etsy.com
Wind in Wheat $20 - www.ArtisticImage.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
In the Wind Photo $15 - www.Ketzelphotography.etsy.com
March Winds Print $18 - www.amberalexander.etsy.com
Only the Strong Survive $50 - www.Annadriel.etsy.com
Summer Whispers Windchimette $28 - www.CagedBirdSings.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
The Kite Flying Sisters $18 - www.LilyMoon.etsy.com
Winds of Change Don’t Blow $25 - www.photograffiti.etsy.com
Hold on Mr. Squirrel $10 - www.hushmouse.etsy.com
Shelter From the Storm $4 - www.haywardART.etsy.com

Oh...how I wish I could go to Silver Bella!

Oh...how I wish I could go to Silver Bella! It would be wonderful to go play and create with so many creative women, not to mention all of the fabulous vendors that will be selling their wares! I am excited to be able to send 10 goodie bags with my fun map charms!



Sadie Hartman, the creator of the soon to be launched Lollishops, will be handing out lots of goodies from future Lollishops vendors! So if you are lucky enough to attend, you must stop by Sadie's booth (Sadie Lou Who)and get your goodie sack from one of 50 super great shops!

Wish List Wednesday - I LOVE TTV Photography

First Row Left to Right:
Hunting Island and Dry Grass $24 - www.foundwandering.etsy.com
Specimen 652 $30 - www.dsbrennan.etsy.com
These are a Few of My Favorite Things $25 - www.everydaymoments.etsy.com
Pear Through the Viewfinder $9 - www.ScarletBeautiful2.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Playing Alone $40 - www.uncommondepth.etsy.com
My Lovely $25 - www.SusannahTucker.etsy.com
Pumpkin Head $18 - www.JameSSpicer.etsy.com
Urban Yellow $28 - www.strangefascination.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Toadstool Kewpie $25 - www.stoopidgerl.etsy.com
Two Horses $30 - www.buckscountyframes.etsy.com
Change of Season $15 - www.Ketzelphotography.etsy.com
Flower Jar 2 $22 - www.MoorePhotography.etsy.com

Wish List Wednesday - Random Favorites

First Row Left to Right:
Birds in Birdcage Decals $48 - www.singlestonestudios.etsy.com
The Incredible Mr. Limpet $30 - www.seasidedesigns.etsy.com
Scooter Bag $62 - www.retrofied.etsy.com
Papillon $25 - www.labokoff.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
2 Bulk Food Bags $18 - www.Plumcreekmercantile.etsy.com
Pair Vintage Suitcases $75 - www.EmilyLynch.etsy.com
Vintage Glass Decanters $58 - www.highstreetmarket.etsy.com
Dizzy Plush Dachshund $50 - www.sallyent.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Emerson $20 - www.swoondimples.etsy.com
Schedule Changes Board $68 - www.bluebellbazaar.etsy.com
Her story will never be written $10 - www.sixhours.etsy.com
Green Corkboard $12 - www.soZealous.etsy.com

Wish List Wednesday - Found Object Art

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First Row Left to Right:
Salvation $240 - www.Indiandollartworks.etsy.com
Balance Woman $60 - www.ReArt.etsy.com
Carnival $285 - www.sushipot.etsy.com
Today $70 - www.sudiosu.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Number Five $120 - www.ElsonGriffith.etsy.com
Raven Crow $120 - www.BirdAndMoonStudio.etsy.com
Boys Will be Blockheads $52 - www.Artsy.etsy.com
Meet Kilbot $100 - www.Tinkeringproductions.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Time Machine $30 - www.moonwild.etsy.com
Cylinder Dog $65 - www.foundobjectart.etsy.com
Worldly Man $98 - www.JunkyardGypsy.etsy.com
Father of Industry $50 - www.asphodel.etsy.com

Wednesday Wish List - Random Goodies!

First Row Left to Right:
Drawer Pull $10 - www.revampboutique.etsy.com
Parakeet $15 - www.sarap.etsy.com
Children’s Newsboy hat $28 - www.bustle.etsy.com
Zephyr and Luna Cards $10 - www.susanestellekwas.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Wingtips 5X7 Print $14.50 - www.studiolyon.etsy.com
Retro Green Granny Bag $23 - www.takae.etsy.com
Doll Head $5 - www.GatheredFragments.etsy.com
Twelve Tiny Scotty Dogs $2 - www.geelizzietwo.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Greeting Card $2.75 - www.OhSmile.etsy.com
Cash Register Keys $5 - www.kimkdep.etsy.com
Chandelier Print Tank Top $31 - www.PrettyRaccoon.etsy.com
Gadget Case $19.50 - www.lulaballou.etsy.com

Wednesday Wish List - We All Scream for Ice Cream!

I don't know about you...but I am in need of some ice cream! This summer has been extremely hot with many 100+ degree days! So...enjoy some ice cream and cool off!


First Row Left to Right:
Strawberry & Lime Soapsicles $8.75 - www.Karenssoaps.etsy.com
Scream for me Ice Cream $40 - www.KillTaupe.etsy.com
Superman - Ice Cream Sprinkles Resin Necklace $20 - www.stoopidgerl.etsy.com
Pinwheel Ice Ream Cone Note Set $15 - www.InkspotWorkshop.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Studs $11 - www.TheTinyFig.etsy.com
Ice Cream Bar Blue linocut $10 - www.articcobalt.etsy.com
Ice Cream Cone Wristlet/Purse Pattern $4 - www.candypopcreations.etsy.com
Double Dip Ice Cream Onesie $15 - www.rockabyeretro.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Ice Cream Coin Purse $18 - www.PickaPetal.etsy.com
Hot Fudge Sundae Drizzle $27 - www.loveandasandwich.etsy.com
Mint Chip Ice Cream Barrettes $14 - www.SweetStella.etsy.com
Vanilla Ice Cream Phone Charm $4.50 - www.sweetsurprises.etsy.com

Now...didn't that cool you off? :)

Shop at Envi...buy my stuff :)

I have been meaning to share a wonderful shop that I am now a part of called Envi! My wonderful friend Cindy Perry was for a long time telling me of this wonderful little shop. It is located in Colorado Springs (Old Colorado City) and she drives by it as she goes to her little cabin in Manitou Springs. So one weekend early in June she took me to check it out! It is truly a fun, funky little shop. After browsing around for awhile and getting enough courage to talk to the shop owner, I asked if I could show him some of the goodies that I make. He readily agreed, so I ran to get the box of items that I had brought along! He took a peek at all of the goodies and was very excited with what I had brought, so he called his wife (she does all of the buying for the store) to come down and have a look as well. When she got there she liked the goodies to! I was expecting to have them just consign some of my items, but instead they just bought many items at my wholesale prices. I am so glad that they are going to do wholesale orders, that way I won't have to worry about tracking the inventory each month. They even placed an order that very day for more goodies. I am so excited to be a part of this shop...so if you are ever in Colorado Springs please stop in to Envi and have a peek.


You can visit their website and view more photos, and get more information about this wonderful shop ~ http://www.envi.biz

I'm in Love with...Sweetnellie!

On the front page of etsy this morning was the CuTeSt little pup named Martin. I love him...he is so cute! You can find him for sale, along with many other adorable creations, at www.Sweetnellie.etsy.com. Below is the what the profile of this shop says...

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Sweetnellie makes every snoot with her own hands. Snoots have been taught to mind their manners and so make excellent companions.

You can also visit me at www.sweetnellie.net

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Here is Martin -



Here is Hugh -



Here is Gimlet -



I am thinking of saving up my money and getting some of these wonderful pets for Christmas presents! What do you think of them...aren't they the CuTeSt?

Wednesday Wish List - Birds

As I was browsing through my favorites on etsy today and wondering what theme to do for this weeks wish list...I noticed how many of my favorites were bird themed! So this weeks wish list is for the birds! Enjoy. :)



First Row Left to Right:
Waterhen $22 - www.pippijoe.etsy.com
Tweet Pillow $40 - www.bumblebellydesigns.etsy.com
AppleSeed Lil Hoot $25 - www.ManicMuffinTotes.etsy.com
Sleeveless Sparrow Top $29 - www.regeneration.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Vintage Brass Birdcage $48 - www.LindaCrispell.etsy.com
ACEO Simple Bird #16 $6 - www.gardenpainter4.etsy.com
Flight Card 4 pack $12 - www.modernradar.etsy.com
Nest in Branches $36 - www.artisticcreations.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Birdwatching Leather pouch $28 - www.hollyhawk.etsy.com
Crow Cork Coasters $4 - www.annacote.etsy.com
Midair Earrings $29 - www.TheIntuitiveGarden.etsy.com
Flock $35 - www.AliciaBock.etsy.com

Wish List Wednesday - Dream

This weeks wish list was inspired by the wonderful Dream Keeper Box made by Chris Parry (www.Chrisparry.etsy.com), I found the box on the front page of etsy yesterday. Enjoy...and keep dreaming!



First Row Left to Right:
Dream Keeper $99 - www.chrisparry.etsy.com
dream. necklace. $14 - www.deciduoussoul.etsy.com
Why Can’t I Be You? $15 - www.JacqleenBleu.etsy.com
Hand Stamped Ticket $1.75 - www.MoonFaces.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Dream On $20 - www.ForeignAffair.etsy.com
A Dreams Boatride $24 - www.IsabellasArt.etsy.com
Sweet Dreams Blend $13 - www.onedharmacenter.etsy.com
Dream Tree 2 $45 - www.blockpartypress.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Dream License Plate Plaque $24.50 - www.mortiedoodles.etsy.com
Hopes and Dreams $20 - www.ashleyg.etsy.com
Key To My Dreams $20 - www.accessoryalamode.etsy.com
Dream One $12 - www.iamerica.etsy.com

Wednesday Wishlist

First Row Left to Right:
Baby Pink Hair Clips $6.95 - www.calexandra.etsy.com
Cat Angel $59 - www.papermoongallery.etsy.com
Pepper Sachet Trio $22 - www.bumblebird.etsy.com
Orange Flower Puzzle Necklace $14 - www.ButtonEnvy.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Blue Vintage Phone $18 - www.LindaCrispell.etsy.com
Summer’s Bloom Earrings $32 - www.ShopClementine.etsy.com
Let’s Ride Bikes Card $4 - www.Daydreamers.etsy.com
Owl Mp3 Cozy $22 - www.BirdWatching.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Are You Looking at Me $24 - www.aussiepatches.etsy.com
Honey Sugar Scrub $7.50 - www.CottageGardenTherapi.etsy.com
Hemimorphite & Sterling Ring $20 - www.georgiedesigns.etsy.com
Dreams & Anagrams Textile Art $50 - www.cathycullis.etsy.com