Treasure Art Trends' Treasure Talk tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-373889 2009-07-04T10:43:36-07:00 The Place to talk about Art Treasures: Altered Art Projects, ATCs, Chunky Books, Decos, Mini Books, Scrapbooks ... "For only where your heart is will you find your Treasure." TypePad Happy 4th of July! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834857e7a69e2011570c31541970c 2009-07-04T10:43:36-07:00 2009-07-04T10:49:43-07:00 Even with all the craziness and things I wish were different, I feel so proud and blessed to live in America! I am very thankful for all the people, throught out the history of our country, that have made it... Cathy Johnson

Americana20k  Even with all the craziness and things I wish were different, I feel so proud and blessed to live in America!  I am very thankful for all the people, throught out the history of our country, that have made it possible to live in a free country.


Here's a you tube video of the great Lee Greenwood song:, "I'm Proud to Be an American"

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If that didn't work, try this link:        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-9_fDEsv-Q

 Serendipity tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68008889 2009-06-11T19:10:50-07:00 2009-07-04T10:50:51-07:00 Blog design ideas 092, originally uploaded by treasuretrends. I was taking pictures of various stuff for our blog redesign, one of which was a jar of buttons. I accidentally knocked the FULL jar of buttons over. Ugh, I was so... Cathy Johnson
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Blog design ideas 092,
originally uploaded by treasuretrends.

I was taking pictures of various stuff for our blog redesign, one of which was a jar of buttons.
I accidentally knocked the FULL jar of buttons over. Ugh, I was so mad at myself, until I actually took a moment to just look at the buttons, rather than looking at the mess I had to pick up.
That was a moment of Serendipity! They looked so pretty. I could have spent hours trying, trying being the key word, to make them look like they had just spilled out across the concrete, and "ta dah" here they are, created all by themselves. (is "themselves" a word?)

So my thought for the day is to step back from what at first glance appears to be a disaster, take a breath, look again, and maybe it's a gift, not a mess.

Keri

 Living with clowns tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67066423 2009-05-20T13:13:38-07:00 2009-07-04T10:51:11-07:00 , originally uploaded by * cate *. This made me laugh too! Keri Cathy Johnson

This made me laugh too!

Keri

 Thought for the day tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67066369 2009-05-20T13:12:27-07:00 2009-05-20T13:12:27-07:00 Thought for the day, originally uploaded by treasuretrends.This song line pops into my head when I see this picture: "if you're happy and you know it clap your hands" So even if you're not, clap your hands, and think a... Cathy Johnson
Thought for the day
Thought for the day,
originally uploaded by treasuretrends.
This song line pops into my head when I see this picture:
"if you're happy and you know it clap your hands"

So even if you're not, clap your hands, and think a happy thought! Then laugh because it felt so silly.
LOL!

Keri
 She was a Stinkin' Genius tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66691899 2009-05-12T11:23:30-07:00 2009-07-04T10:52:50-07:00 Cathy Johnson
Be Strong, go with your heart tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66623241 2009-05-10T21:28:54-07:00 2009-05-12T09:25:32-07:00 A great quote on a 7gypsies ATC rub on. Cathy Johnson

A great quote on a 7gypsies ATC rub on.
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Peeps! Nothing says Easter or Spring to me like Peeps! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65381335 2009-04-12T14:28:33-07:00 2009-04-12T14:28:33-07:00 I anxiously await the arrival of Spring, first come Girl Scout Cookies, then the Peeps! I buy dozens of both! Dare I confess, I buy dozens and dozens of them! HAPPY EASTER! Peeps under attack! Cathy Johnson

I anxiously await the arrival of Spring, first come Girl Scout Cookies, then the Peeps!  I buy dozens of both! Dare I confess, I buy dozens and dozens of them! 

HAPPY EASTER!

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Peeps under attack!

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Spring arrived, while I wasn't looking! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65380943 2009-04-12T14:28:13-07:00 2009-04-12T14:28:13-07:00 I've been so busy I haven't paid attention to what's going on, right in my own backyard! When I looked out today, I was amazed! Birds are chirping, roses are blooming, bees are all a buzz, and most delicious of... Cathy Johnson

I've been so busy I haven't paid attention to what's going on, right in my own backyard!  When I looked out today, I was amazed!  Birds are chirping, roses are blooming, bees are all a buzz, and most delicious of all, the Lemon trees are in bloom.  The scent of the Lemon blossoms is quite intoxicatingly delicious.

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Lilacs, one of the springiest of all flowers to me!

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Lemon Tree in bloom, ummm, can you smell it!  The bees paid absolutely no attention to me.  I'd like to believe they are drunk on the delicious nectar and smell, but, I think they are just working really, really hard!

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Bailey is also enjoying the spring blossoms

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Ugh, the aphids!  But, they also announce the arrival of spring.

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One of my silly pieces of yard art

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Happy Spring!!

Keri

 ATC for 7gypsies Wins! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64168803 2009-03-14T22:44:03-07:00 2009-03-14T22:44:03-07:00 Imagine my delight and SURPRISE, when for the heck of it I clicked on one of my very fav blogs, the 7gypsies blog at http://sevengypsies.blogspot.com/2009/03/atc-challenge-winner.html to see what was going on in gypsy land, and see my ATC, what!?, holy... Cathy Johnson

Imagine my delight and SURPRISE, when for the heck of it I clicked on one of my very fav blogs, the 7gypsies blog at http://sevengypsies.blogspot.com/2009/03/atc-challenge-winner.html to see what was going on in gypsy land, and see my ATC, what!?, holy cow, yep,  MINE on the post. 
I WON their ATC contest. Oh my Goodness, Oh my goodness,  I'm a very happy gypsy girl right now!  Did you see what I won?  whoooo Hooooo, ATC's by 7gypsies designer, Janelle Smith, plus ATC supplies.  The contest theme was Romance, I posted a bunch!  LOL
Here's the ATC that won. 
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Thank you 7gypsies, I am Very honored! 
Keri
 

 Once Upon A Time tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63667619 2009-03-04T23:07:54-08:00 2009-03-04T23:07:54-08:00 Once Upon A Time, originally uploaded by treasuretrends.I just love the ATC Revolving Holder! Cathy Johnson
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Once Upon A Time,
originally uploaded by treasuretrends.
I just love the ATC Revolving Holder!