tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68179452306537990822024-03-13T14:56:22.245-05:00Art of Recycling by the Garage Sale QueenThis blog is ramblings of an artist, teacher, speaker, gardening fanatic, storyteller, wonderful chef, and proud "Nanie" (that's my grandma name). I'll be sharing ideas and recipes, promoting my art and art classes, and just mouthing off, in general! I'm just a redneck Martha Stewart dying for her own show. Call me HGTV!!!Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-42889758920961050432012-04-10T12:15:00.000-05:002012-04-10T12:15:44.428-05:00Fired up!Today, April 10th, 2012, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Linda Caillouet, wrote an incredible article about my art and how I try to inspire others to find their creative niche with garage sale finds.<br />
<a href="http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/apr/10/-20120410/?f=features-style">Garage Sale Queen rules supreme bu recycling junk into art </a> <br />
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It's not even Noon and over 100 folks have hit my website! Then my thoughts went to this blog and how I have neglected it! So today, I make a promise to write and share more often. Folks are really interested in this ole' Red Neck Martha Stewart's ideas! Mark this blog and come back often for fun and crazy ideas. I have recently gotten an Iphone so I can now post more pics! Whoopie! I have been so busy making art, that I haven't written....and I adore writing! And if you have something you want to ask or share...let me know! I love pics from others.<br />
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Like the precious lady I met recently, that decorated her garden with a Wizard of Oz theme. She made her yellow brick road with hot wheels tracks! And the ruby slippers from an ole' pair of red high heels mosaiced with red jewels!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5CfMyEOy5E/T4RqRhRRxdI/AAAAAAAAApw/4A_CHpYuGNg/s1600/tile+for+dog+jar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5CfMyEOy5E/T4RqRhRRxdI/AAAAAAAAApw/4A_CHpYuGNg/s320/tile+for+dog+jar.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And today's project is an old cookie jar being embellished with Irish china covered in clover and Scrabble letters that say "Lucky Dog." That's right .... a doggie treat jar that will look absolutely lovely in your kitchen!Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-70437407904297263982011-03-28T12:13:00.000-05:002011-03-28T12:13:22.054-05:00Presentation in Nevada County - April 2<div align="left"></div><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I'm coming to Nevada County this Saturday, April 2! Come see me!!!<br />
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Plant Sale </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Huge Selection </span><span style="font-size: large;">Vendors </span><span style="font-size: small;">COME EARLY AND SHOP </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring ….A Time to Till </span><span style="font-size: large;">Third Annual Gardening Seminar and Plant Sale </span><span style="font-size: small;">April 2, 2011 <br />
Central Baptist Church, 605 East 2<br />
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Nevada County Master Gardeners </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">nd </span><span style="font-size: small;">Street South, Prescott, AR </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">8:00 Registration….Refreshments „n‟ Shop <br />
8:45 Welcome <br />
9:00 </span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;">The Kitchen Garden/Edible Landscaping…..Martha Feland </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;">Martha is a Master Gardener from Lonoke County who has combined her love for flowers and cooking into a unique blend of gardening. Her love of cooking with herbs stands out as her specialty. It will be a treat to take a new look at gardening from her perspective. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">10:00 Break „n‟ Shop <br />
10:15 </span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;">Jealousy in the Garden is a Virtue…..Chris Olsen </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;">Chris is the garden specialist seen on </span></span><b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Today’s THV </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;">television program, landscape designer and owner of Botanica Gardens in Little Rock. His theme is "be bold, loud and creative in the garden." He will show you how to use his design principles and elements to create the retreat you want and deserve! </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">11:15 Break ‟n‟ Shop <br />
11:30 </span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;">The Art of Recycling…. Kandy Jones </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;">Kandy likes to refer to herself as the "Garage Sale Queen." She takes on the task of how to add found objects to enhance the garden. Your creative senses will be awakened with new ideas on mosaics, water features, stone patios and the art of Hypertufa. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">12:30 Lunch offered by the Tri Service Club <br />
Master Gardener plant sale; Gardening demonstrations; Vendor shopping </span></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">DOOR PRIZES </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Seminar Cost: $15.00 <br />
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie and drink: $8.00 </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;">Proceeds from the seminar are used by the Nevada County Master Gardeners to fund community projects within Nevada County. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Additional information contact: </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Jan Huett at 870-887-5148 or email moo_moo_nita @ yahoo.com or Nevada Extension Office 870-887-2818 </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">_________________________________________________________________________________ Please tear here and return by March 25 <br />
Name____________________________________________ Number of Tickets_____X $15=_______ <br />
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Phone Number______________ </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;">Make checks payable to "Nevada County Master Gardeners" Mail to…Jan Huett, 820 Hwy 299 E.,Emmet, AR 71835 </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: xx-small;">The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its program to all eligible persons, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, mental or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. <br />
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</tbody></table> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh My Goodness! (or as the young whipper-snappers say...) OMG! The Arkansas Flower and Garden Show was a smashing success. I sold lots of fun mosaics, Meno Mamas, and Hypertufa. Even better, I passed out over 500 current class schedules. It always feels good, when folks come by my booth with the soul intention of getting class info. Of course, I think EVERYONE that is a gardener should learn Hypertufa. It's such an economical and semi-easy way to dress up your garden. </div><br />
And I sold a bunch of my ebooks.... "Hypertufa, Basics & Beyond." With over 30 projects detailed in this downloadable little treasure trove of garden art how-tos, the folks at my Saturday presentation on the Garden Stage scarfed the info up. You can find my book at <a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/hypertufabook.html">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/hypertufabook.html</a><br />
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My heart swelled many times as folks told me how much they missed my segments on Channel 7. Perhaps the producers will bring me back, someday! 4 am is way too early for this ole' queen, but I <em><strong>did</strong></em> love sharing fun projects from recycled materials and I'd be willin' to do it, again, at least every now and then. (hint! hint! Daybreak)<br />
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My class info for the 2011 season is on my website. If you're interested in playin' in the mud (hypertufa, that is) click on over and check it out. Maybe there is a class that you can work into your busy schedule. Students love it and I love sharing!<br />
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</tbody></table> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School Spring Classes are now up on their website. I am teaching an in-depth Mosaic class on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30, starting March 30th. Perfect for beginners and when I get through with ya (6 week course) you'll be able to do even the most complicated pieces and have several works of art of your own. <a href="http://www.arkarts.com/pdfs/springschedule2011.pdf">http://www.arkarts.com/pdfs/springschedule2011.pdf</a></div><br />
Had several folks ask me about doing a presentation for their clubs or associations. I DO love to present "The Art of Recycling." My first for this year will be the Nevada County Master Gardeners Seminar on April 2. If you'd like me to speak to your group, drop me a line! <a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/presentations.html">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/presentations.html</a><br />
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I've had to update my Etsy store because quite a few of the listed items sold at the garden show, but if you're in the buying mode you can check out what's available at <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen</a> . I'm working on some new art, so check back often.<br />
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And thanks to all the visitors to my website since the garden show. The numbers are skyrocketing. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This week I am mosaicing a long-over-due wedding present for my precious neighbors, the Crows. What am I making? Why two crows with the moon as their backdrop to hang in their backyard garden. The moon is old dishes and the crows will be mosaiced with tiny black/brown river rock. I will post pics later this week. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Till next post, enjoy this spring weather..........and take a class! Promise! It'll be fun and your garden will love you for it!!</div>Queen Kandy<br />
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I broke my wrist (would you believe working in our community garden last Easter?) so last summer was a tad tough on this artist. Lots of therapy and little art, but came fall and my artistic life improved....ALOT. I am back teaching at the Arkansas Arts Center and had a wonderful show at last year's Art Center Museum School Sale. I will be there every year, from now on....barring no broken bones.<br />
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This week I am gearing up for the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show. (Feb 25 through Feb 27 at the Statehouse Convention Center) I will be doing a presentation on Saturday at 2 pm, <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>"Trash + Treasure + Hypertufa=Cheap Garden Art" ....</strong> it's for the Birds! Get it? Cheap!!! Cheep!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The first person that says they read this on my blog will win my ebook, "Hypertufa, Basics and Beyond." Just tell me about it at the show!</span><br />
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I have my 2011 class schedule up and posted on my website. <a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/</a> Classes always fill up quick, after the Garden Show, so get enrolled ASAP. I only have 3 backyard classes scheduled for the spring to fall season as there are several private classes being arranged. If you and group of folks would like a private class just contact me and / or check out the info on my website. I love a roadtrip so we CAN do mosaic or hypertufa classes in YOUR backyard.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, I am excited to be back and plan on many helpful blogs this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hope to see lots of folks this weekend.</span>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-89680486870442965062010-03-05T12:18:00.001-06:002010-03-05T12:27:04.644-06:00DIY Bowling Ball - Mirror Gazing Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FMBBeFvOI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/d6DTE6sjCS8/s1600-h/bowl+ball+w+mirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FMBBeFvOI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/d6DTE6sjCS8/s400/bowl+ball+w+mirror.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br />
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Never spend a small fortune on gazing balls again. And this one is not likely to break because a squirrel jumps on it.</div><br />
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Supplies:<br />
Bowling ball<br />
Foam or a bowl to hold ball while working<br />
Silicone ll sealant<br />
SANDED Grout<br />
Broken mirror<br />
Buckets (one for grout mix and one for clean water)<br />
Sponge<br />
old towels<br />
Rubber gloves<br />
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Place the bowling ball in a bowl, or what I do, is set it on a piece of waffled foam padding. This is to stabilize it so you can glue the mirror on it. I also fill the finger holes with liquid nails or silicone glue to even out the surface.<br />
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<div>Glass cutters work great on thin mirror but on really thick mirror you gonna have to break it with a hammer. (I got over the 7 years bad luck stuff a long time ago.)</div><br />
Using clear silicone II sealant, start gluing the mirror to the ball. I do it like working a jig saw puzzle, trying to keep a minimum of a ¼ inch space between the pieces. Cover the entire ball, except where it is resting on the bowl or support. Let it dry for several hours (overnight works best). Then carefully rotate the ball to finish gluing the mirror. Let the glue dry for a day or two. This is dependent on weather. Temperature is a factor in the glue drying well.<br />
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<div>Now it’s time to grout. I like the black (formal name is “charcoal”) color. BE SURE it is SANDED grout. And wear good rubber gloves. Messy stuff and it’ll dry your hands out. Put about 3 cups of the grout in an old bowl or bucket and add just enough water to get a peanut butter consistency. This is tricky so add your water a little at a time. If it seems too runny add a little more powdered grout. Once you get the thick but workable consistency, let the mixed grout sit for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then start smearing it on the ball, pushing it in the cracks. Have a bucket of clean water and a coarse sponge on hand, ready to go. Once you have covered the entire ball, then start wiping grout from the mirror. Each swipe requires a clean, well-rung-out sponge…so rinse often. When you have removed most of the grout from the mirrored pieces, let it sit for an hour or two. The grout will partially dry and you can buff the mirror with a clean rag or old towel.</div><br />
<div>And there ya go…. You have your very own disco gazing ball. Mirror is great because it reflects the colors of your garden and changes with the sunlight. </div><br />
<div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FIVwIWolI/AAAAAAAAAa4/jiJQ_8OM48I/s1600-h/blues+ball.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FIVwIWolI/AAAAAAAAAa4/jiJQ_8OM48I/s320/blues+ball.JPG" /></a>I did another ball, using broken pieces of souvenirs from the Clinton Museum store. Here it is. They sold it to a private collector. I called it the “Blues Ball”. Can ya see the saxophone on it?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">You can use marbles (the ones with a flat side) or broken china. The possibilities are endless. Have fun and show off those balls! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FIuEfWFbI/AAAAAAAAAbI/jve20diwdrE/s1600-h/blues+ball+close+up.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S5FIuEfWFbI/AAAAAAAAAbI/jve20diwdrE/s320/blues+ball+close+up.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-79996080733582390912010-03-01T12:09:00.005-06:002010-03-01T13:16:11.874-06:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4wM3TalkrI/AAAAAAAAAZg/C-Lg5elINnM/s1600-h/whole+booth.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 313px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443740193828213426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4wM3TalkrI/AAAAAAAAAZg/C-Lg5elINnM/s320/whole+booth.jpg" /></a>Today I'm suffering from PES! If you don't know what that is...it's "Post Event Syndrome." A common occurrence after a major show. (a sign of age??? surely not!...I say with a grin) And the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show was a HUGE success. Beautiful weather and folks with spring fever gave way to a heck of a crowd at the show. I sold 20 art pieces (when ya see something dissappear from my Etsy Store it's cause it sold elsewhere) and handed out over 300 class schedules and registration forms. Reservations for classes were on my voice mail before the show was even over. So if you want to take a class, make your reservations as soon as you can to ensure the date(s) you want.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Class info is available on my website....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/</a><br /><br />My wonderful Hubs is about halfway through with my studio in our backyard. We've used an old glass top from a patio table for a skylight. All 9 of our windows are recycled from a house in the neighborhood. We continue to pick up odds and ends from the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store just a few miles from our home. Old set pieces, from the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater are being added for indoor work surfaces and storage. Hubs found a really cool old craftsman door from a salvage place that he's going to convert to a dutch door. Yep. It's really going to happen! I'm gonna have my own art studio...someday. Of course, it's been a tad tight (can we say it's the economy, stupid?) but we are optimistic that this summer will be a successful one. Especially after such incredible response at this weekend's Garden Show!<br /><div></div><br /><br /><br />With that being said, perhaps you'd like to help?<br /><br />Perhaps you need a wonderful present that is Arkansas / American made?<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/commissions.html">www.garagesalequeen.biz/commissions.html</a><br /><br /><br />Perhaps you'd like to expand your own creative horizons? Did I mention my classes are forming?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/classes.html">www.garagesalequeen.biz/classes.html</a><br /><br /><br />Perhaps you have a fun group that needs a little humorous motivation?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/presentations.html">www.garagesalequeen.biz/presentations.html</a><br /><br /><br />Perhaps you can't make it to North Little Rock for a class and you are ready to get outside and create some fun garden art?<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/hypertufabook.html">www.garagesalequeen.biz/hypertufabook.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Spring is almost here! Help yourself and it helps Hubs build my studio. It's a win-win-win!<br /><br /><br /><br />(We will now return to regular programming..... the Queen has finished today's commercial!)<br /><br /><br /><br />You see...that's a sure sign of PES...I can't shut up!<br /><br /><br /><br />I also want to say a HUGE thanks to MaGo, Corrie, and of course, Hubs! I couldn't do these huge shows without 'em!<br /><br />I gotta go now 'cause I have to unpack crates from the show and clean up my little in-home gallery. Some ladies are coming by this afternoon to purchase a few items they didn't want to carry around at the Garden Show!<br /><br /><br /><br />We'll talk soon, y'all!<br /><br /><br /><br />Kandy, the Garage Sale Queen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4wQvirayUI/AAAAAAAAAZo/Ozb3FZmlIzQ/s1600-h/bowl+ball+w+mirror.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 245px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443744458532899138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4wQvirayUI/AAAAAAAAAZo/Ozb3FZmlIzQ/s320/bowl+ball+w+mirror.jpg" /></a>Coming this week..... Your first, in a long series, of DIY garden projects.....<br /><br /><br />Gazing ball using a bowling ball and found objects! Your backyard will look like a disco before you know it!Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-86152855706809903492010-02-23T12:10:00.010-06:002010-03-01T12:09:44.495-06:00Arkansas Flower and Garden Show Feb. 26 to 28<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QgWAhL7jI/AAAAAAAAAWU/CKq1d6_GEB0/s1600-h/jewelry+bouquet+sm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 259px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441509812238806578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QgWAhL7jI/AAAAAAAAAWU/CKq1d6_GEB0/s320/jewelry+bouquet+sm.jpg" /></a></p>I can't believe spring is almost here and the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show is the absolutely best place to warm up that Spring Fever.<br /><br /><div>I've been at the Garden Show for the last 7 years and, needless to say, I love it.<br /></div><div>That is also the reason I haven't been posting on this blog. I've been doing art! Lots of fun stuff that I'll be showing this weekend. Like this one called.......</div><br /><div>"I'm ready for my closeup"</div><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441505403822253154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QcVZ4xpGI/AAAAAAAAAV8/IuxsLvMOkeo/s320/flamingo+close+up+sm.jpg" /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QdAEjJvwI/AAAAAAAAAWE/9O3AO66zz44/s1600-h/flamingo+can+1+sm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441506136828788482" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QdAEjJvwI/AAAAAAAAAWE/9O3AO66zz44/s320/flamingo+can+1+sm.jpg" /></a>Yep, finally... I've done some flamingo art to sell. Many folks have asked for it, now it's here. </p><br /><br /><br /><p>Check out this watering can, also with wonderful little pink flamingos.... 4 of them, to be exact!</p><br /><br /><p>And a really funky mirror.</p><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QdtO3okLI/AAAAAAAAAWM/nW9UJYonRhY/s1600-h/flamingo+mirror+sm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 347px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 404px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441506912693162162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/S4QdtO3okLI/AAAAAAAAAWM/nW9UJYonRhY/s320/flamingo+mirror+sm.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Come by and see me at the Statehouse Convention Center, in Downtown Little Rock, this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you say you saw this blog, I'll give you a 10% discount. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have also finalized my class schedule for this spring and summer. You can find it on my website. </div><br /><div><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'll be teaching Hypertufa and Mosaics several times (and locations) this year, so find the class that is right for you. </div><br /><div>Look for other surprises, coming this spring. I have so many ideas, I busting at the seams and having a hard time sleeping. The fact that I'm a tad chubby has nothing to do with it!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The first of March, I will start showing a "do it yourself" garden project every week, right here on this blog.....just in time for spring! And I'll be hitting the Garage Sales so I'll have lots of fun things to share.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hope to see y'all at the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show....</div><br /><div>Kandy, the "Garage Sale Queen"</div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-11269440864340940272009-12-14T09:48:00.003-06:002009-12-14T10:12:48.599-06:00Whew! Holiday whirlwind going on....I’ve been at Starving Artists Café for the last 3 Saturdays and several evenings over the last month. Too fun! I’ve made a bunch of sales and I’ve eaten some wonderful dishes. Jason (the owner/chef) is incredible. I recommend everything on the menu because it’s all great!<br />Meno-Mamas are a hit! Yea! I love making them and folks really are giggling when they purchase. All that have sold are to be gifts and the buyers seem sure the recipient will appreciate the menopause humor!<br />I have 2 more shows between now and Christmas, This coming Friday, Dec. 18th, is the Argenta Art Walk on Main Street in downtown North Little Rock. Then Saturday the 19th, is the last day of the Holiday Market at Starving Artists. I also have 4 mosaic pieces being shown at Starving Artists Café. I sure do appreciate those guys. Paula (Jason’s wife and co owner) is a brilliant gal and wonderful author. Mitchell deals with us artists and is so very sweet! I hope to have many years working with these folks. In fact, I’m already planning a fountain/waterfall to make for their patio. Look for it next spring.<br /><br />I was also excited to learn that my art from my Etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen</a> has been featured on the award winning Canada blog <a href="http://www.francaldwell.blogspot.com/">http://www.francaldwell.blogspot.com/</a> . I was so very flattered. Fran is an artist and writer so her recognition meant a lot to me.<br />Now I have to start working on Christmas presents. And it’s less than 2 weeks until Christmas. Whew!Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-72618543025445686522009-11-27T12:58:00.006-06:002009-11-27T13:19:23.230-06:00Meno-Mamas are now available.<div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAjD5hYm5I/AAAAAAAAAK4/P_NtTE3WVoU/s1600/autumn+annie+sm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408861702359391122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAjD5hYm5I/AAAAAAAAAK4/P_NtTE3WVoU/s320/autumn+annie+sm.JPG" border="0" /></a> HappyTurkey Day Leftovers to all!</div><br /><br /><div>It's Black Friday and all the youngins' I know (my kids included) are out shopping. There is nothing I want bad enough to fight the crowds. Lots of us older and wiser ones feel that way, but then again we aren't buying "Santa" anymore. </div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAjSTnwORI/AAAAAAAAALA/lCp0QSmBxAU/s1600/fishy+freda+sm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408861949883595026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAjSTnwORI/AAAAAAAAALA/lCp0QSmBxAU/s320/fishy+freda+sm.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>I have now put my Meno-Mamas up on Etsy along with quite a bit of my funky jewelry.</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div>Check it out at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen</a>.</div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><div> </div><div>I also wanted to let folks know I will be a Starving Artists Cafe every Saturday between now and Christmas. Starving Artists Cafe is located in the 400 block of Main Street in Downtown North Little Rock's Argenta Historic District. Come by and have a wonderful lunch and check out my work, along with 9 other artists. Talk about a better way to shop! Original art, great food, laid back! </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAkB4vmwDI/AAAAAAAAALI/7MmsOcbqu3M/s1600/earrings+8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408862767302492210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 278px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAkB4vmwDI/AAAAAAAAALI/7MmsOcbqu3M/s320/earrings+8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And don't forget to check out my funky jewelry. Using polmer clay and various found objects I have made necklaces, and earrings and sets with both included. I absolutely promise compliments every time you wear these mini works of art. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAkgNYM7wI/AAAAAAAAALQ/c_3ZIGfKXLA/s1600/ne+set+17-b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408863288237551362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SxAkgNYM7wI/AAAAAAAAALQ/c_3ZIGfKXLA/s320/ne+set+17-b.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>And let me know if you saw this blog and I will give you a 20% discount on your purchases.</div><div> </div><div>How's that for easy shopping!</div><div> </div><div>By the way...just another recycling diddy...</div><div>I'm making Christmas ormanents out of light bulbs. Not your run of the mill kinda ornaments and these little works of art would be great Christmas presents. As soon as I take some pictures , I show ya here. In the meantime, come by Starving Artist Cafe!</div></div></div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-22246394743030677362009-11-18T16:06:00.003-06:002009-11-18T16:15:46.697-06:00busy! busy! busy!!!Whew! I have been creating a gillion things! Can't wait to get all my pictures edited and up on my website (and here) for folks to view.<br /><br />I have started a few new ventures now that my classes are over.<br /><br />Watch for my MENO-MAMAS! They are precious, if I say so myself. They are little wall hangings of hormonally imbalanced girls with an attitude.<br /><br />I have also started a line of jewelry. Many years ago I made jewelry and kinda got away from it but now I've brought it back. Handmade beads and pendants and recycled items are combined to make one of a kind necklaces, earrings, and bracklets.<br /><br />I have also finally got my ETSY store up and running. check out what is for sale here.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/garagesalequeen</a><br /><br />Check back often and be sure to let me know if you want a custom order. I have several for Christmas and you can just drop me a line if you have something special in mind.Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-27210722325358591672009-07-20T16:58:00.002-05:002009-07-20T17:08:39.704-05:00WHEW! My computer crashed and I have had major geek withdrawal. Now I'm working on a brand new Dell and it is lightning fast! Oh boy! Now I can get back to work. I still have to recover all 10 years from my old computer.<br /><br />We are about to start building my workshop. I guess I should say, "hubby" is about to start building. I'm the designer...he be the builder. As soon as I figure out my camera and this brand new computer, I'll start posting pictures of our progress. I'm excited and so are a bunch of ladies that want to take mosaics. New studio equals new class space.<br /><br />Stay tuned.Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-76554057001243301292009-06-16T18:08:00.004-05:002009-06-16T18:16:11.334-05:00Don't forget....this coming Friday (June 19th) is Argenta Art Walk. I'm proud to be participating. I'll be doing a presentation Friday Night from 6 to 7 pm at the Argenta branch of the Laman Library on Main Street.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>"The Art of Recycling"</strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left">This is a fast-paced, powerpoint presentation (tons of great pictures) on utilizing found objects in your garden. I'll talk about Hypertufa, mosaics, and garage sale finds turned into "art." And it's funny! Lord forbid, I stand in front of the room and not tell some funny stories.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Admission is free.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Come on down! Hope to see ya there.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">(If you found out about this presentation from this blog, tell me when you get there and I'll give a you a surprise!)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-1995319522534428092009-06-12T11:12:00.001-05:002009-06-12T11:13:47.508-05:00I will be making my debut at the Argenta Arts & Crafts Market, tomorrow, June 13th. Come by and see me if you are around. I'll be there from 7 am to noon.Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-21733645783897736432009-05-07T16:01:00.005-05:002009-05-07T16:12:53.086-05:00Artweek 09<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SgNN4my11WI/AAAAAAAAAA4/bEVjOZjqJTw/s1600-h/sq+pots+x+2+r+&+gray.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333192018618602850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SgNN4my11WI/AAAAAAAAAA4/bEVjOZjqJTw/s320/sq+pots+x+2+r+%26+gray.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Starting tomorrow, it's Artweek '09 in Little Rock and North Little Rock. I am having Hypertufa classes on Friday, May 15th and another on Saturday, May 16th. I have a few openings available in each class. You can sign up by calling me or use the info on my website. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Hypertufa is a fake rock you can make with natural ingredients from your local big box home improvement store. It is water permeable, lite-weight, and fun to make. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Come play in the mud! </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333192555445249218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SgNOX2oSZMI/AAAAAAAAABA/NUCg5_AyQW8/s320/lg+pot+2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6817945230653799082.post-40927711679294169932009-05-05T15:12:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:19:46.742-05:00Oh boy! First post on my new blog!<div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well, this is too weird. I’m bloggin! I swore I wouldn’t do this but here I am. Ironically I’m excited. Many of my students have asked for this…. So here y’all go. Perhaps this blog will enable me to reach a few more new friends, too.<br /><br />I’m feeling so technical and all. …If you found me through this blog, be sure and check out my website…<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.garagesalequeen.biz/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.garagesalequeen.biz</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Hate to sound like a kid, but I’m proud of my website. I did it all by myself! Who says you can’t teach an old broad new tricks?<br /><br />I’ll be blogging about mosaics, hypertufa, recycling to create fun garden art, our community garden, (the Argenta Community Garden) sharing recipes, sharing craft ideas, and changing directions in mid-life. Perhaps I should say, post-menopausal life, but mid-life sounds a tad better.<br /><br />I have quite a few interesting projects I’m working on and I’m teaching Hypertufa classes all summer. And there are a couple of mosaic classes this year at Garvan Woodland Gardens. More info is available on my website. I’m also about to undertake a great garden makeover, so there will be lots of fun (and I’m sure funny) things to share. I also have a lot of questions, so I hope others will join into these discussions. Don’t make me talk to myself here, too. I do that enough here at home, alone.<br /><br />One project that I will throw at y’all is this…..<br /><br />We want to build a studio. (For mememememe) We have an old concrete slab from a building long ago, in our backyard. It’s about 20’x17’. Perfect size. But we want to do it out of completely recycled materials. We have windows (lots of windows). I want lots of natural light. We are open to suggestions for used wood for framing and ideas for the roof. I would love to hear from folks. All ideas will be appreciated. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SgCeWYuT4uI/AAAAAAAAAAw/gX9str9fH6I/s1600-h/treasure.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332436066237670114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XvB8eMdyHQQ/SgCeWYuT4uI/AAAAAAAAAAw/gX9str9fH6I/s320/treasure.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So for my first post, I leave y’all with a picture of my art. His name is “Treasure.” He stands proudly in one of my flower gardens. He’s made of my grandbaby’s rocking horse and my mom’s old jewelry. I finished Treasure about 3 months before my mom died. She told me (when I put him in the garden) that now she would be with me forever. She was right.</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></p></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><div><br /><br />I love to make these carrousel horses. I also have 2 horses that have been in the Christmas lights display at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Anybody want one? I have an old rocking horse here, now, that is begging to have old dishes glued to his behind! </span><br /></div>Garage Sale Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05738723254625227742noreply@blogger.com0