...and the winner is...

Michelle N. of Wisconsin

CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE!

Thank you to all who took the time to enter.

NOW, FOR THE ANSWER TO THE MYSTERY PASSWORDS:

The complete list of passwords and the date of each post including a password are as follows:

    6/5/11    "Lovely Samples"
  
    6/21/11   "Studio Tour"

    6/25/11   "Jungle Print"

    6/25/11   "Pooh 1928"

    9/14/11   "Time Flies"

    9/20/11   "human, forgive"

    11/11/11  "Lucky Minute"

I apologize for any inconvenience caused by hiding these passwords throughout my blog posts. My intention was to get people to look through all of my blog.

Keep watching for the announcement of next free raffle .

RAFFLE UPDATE

Keeping with the idea of todays' date for the raffle drawing, please note:

THE DRAWING FOR A WINNER WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11:11 A.M.
Maybe it will be your...

(the last password is) "LUCKY MINUTE"

Good Luck to all. I will e-mail the winner for delivery instructions.

If you would like to see my list of entries, please e-mail to inquire.

aaannmarie9@gmail.com


I just need to know that people are visiting my blog.

Hint:  There are 7 passwords total, if you are still looking.

I am thinking this password idea isn't working so well. It does take a little hunting, but they are there. I will post the list of passwords when I announce the winner later today.

Watch for the next raffle to be announced soon.

Calligraphy Samples

Lately, I have been thinking about my many talents, and how to put them to use. I have dabbled with so many creative pursuits all in learning techniques and tricks, and I just wonder what for at times. I guess that is true for all artists, maybe. In my home, I am surrounded by things I have made.

I think the thing is...that I find enjoyment in creating things from scratch. I am still trying to figure out the things I enjoy most. These days it has been calligraphy.

I am a self-taught with over 20 years experience.  Recently, I completed a job for a bride & groom hand-lettering their wedding invitation envelope sets, and place cards. So I felt like sharing this skill with you.

Being able to look at a finished project, and see the quality gives great satisfaction.

Here is a little of my freehand lettering:

(I realize I didn't get the lines very straight) 

Here is today's password:

"human, forgive"
G-mail me to enter the raffle to be drawn on 11/11/11:
aaannmarie9@gmail.com

Has it been that long already?

My oh my! Where does the time go?

It has been a busy summer. Yeah sure! Excuses. Excuses. Sorry!

Ok, so now I have had some time to think about it, but still not sure what is appropriate for this blog page. Too much thinking only confuses me. So for today, I thought I would just jot a little note to say I haven't forgotten you, loyal reader.

(Actually, I don't think my "audience" at this point includes anyone other than my best friend. Yet I remain optimistic, as I have been sharing my url, and telling everyone I can about my page)

So then, HI! HOW ARE YOU?  I AM FINE.

As an update on the raffle, so far there is only one entrant.  Hmmm...maybe no one wants that pillow? Oh well.

There are no limitations to the thing other than you can only enter as many times as there are passwords for. (and follow the instructions in an earlier post) 

Including todays' there will be 5 so far, as soon as I finish this post. The raffle is open to anyone who visits this blog--plain and simple. That is the goal, to draw attention to my blog. (and if you don't want the pillow, give it away. I will send it to the winner)

So, scroll all the way down to my first post, and along the way you will find the passwords to enter the drawing. They all look something like this:

Today's PASSWORD

"TIME FLIES"

Thanks for stopping by. I just love attention.

---Ann Marie---

HINT, HINT....

As of today (June 30, 2011) There are 4 passwords hidden throughout my blog posts....meaning you can enter the raffle 4 times already, and watch for new passwords in upcoming posts.

You have to e-mail me to enter.

aaannmarie9@gmail.com

(no new password today)

ANNOUNCING! Raffle Drawing.

Just for visiting my blog page, you may enter to win this unique throw pillow, embellished with hand-embroidered vintage hankies on both sides.

To enter, send an e-mail to me at aaannmarie9@gmail.com 

I will be adding a password every time I create a new post.

You may enter as many times as you wish.
However, only one entry per password
will be included in the drawing.

Prize Drawing will take place on my special birthday this year:

                                11/11/11!
         
                (The actual choosing of the winner will be done by an independant 3rd party)

Winner will be advised by e-mail or phone, and name to be posted here by the following method FIRST NAME, LAST INITIAL only. For example: "Ann A."




Pillow only
Mr. Ruffles is my spokes-model




Back view of prize pillow




The password for this post is:
Pooh 1928



Recent Work (completed mid-June 2011)



 Patio Glider Awning BEFORE



Patio Glider underside BEFORE




PATIO GLIDER AWNING REPLACEMENT



  

 

Glider Awning underside AFTER



Glider Awning AFTER



Reinforcement added at location of hardware



Hardware Location Markings for client

 

Detail of corner "pocket"

 WORK PANTS PATCHED:



Inside Detail



Knee Worn out, & repaired

Back of pants leg torn, & Repaired

Custom Sundress:



Neckline accent is a vintage lace bordered hankie




Back of Sun Dress



 ...AND ONE FOR ME





I got tired of moving my pincushion to where I was working. Now the pins can be handier.



The password for this post is:
Jungle Print