"Spirits Set Free"-Honorable Mention

First Ever Prize

Wah..hooty! Last evening BigF and I attended a lovely reception for "Uncommon: Exploring the Grand Traverse Commons" at Building 50 Grand Traverse Commons. The good news is that my entry, "Spirits Set Free" received an Honorable Mention. How thrilling!Myfriends came to cheer me on...thank you. So, with five juried shows this year, I have an award. Am I asking too much for someone to buy the piece? The other good news is that my friend, Nick who also is at the Wild Raisin Gallery, won third prize. So, anotherWah...hooty!

See the exhibit at Rinaldo Hall November 5-January 1.

It's My Birthday and I can Cry if I Want to...

Beth Ann ~age 4

No tears for me on this day. Yes, it's my birthday, but I'm happy to proclaim it. My God, how many people make it to 66 and have all body parts functioning. Did I mention I had eyelid surgery yesterday, so my eyes are crying somewhat. Now I look like Elizabeth Taylor (when she was young). The stitches look like fake eyelashes.

Seriously, I'm happy, healthy, and blessed. Or as hubby says, breathing in, breathing out. So here's a toast to me and you...peace, hope, and love. Put more fun in your life and do something outrageous everyday..look to this mischievous child for direction.
Hugs...QueenB

Goth MailArt-October

MailArt just keeps getting better and better. I just love the results of our October theme: Goth. Take a peek and you'll see why.

Leslie's postcard:

Love the image which is surrounded by cording. I was happy that it came safely through the mail. When I started reading this obituary, I thought OMG this person was really something...especially the excellent apple pie maker. Little did I know that this was all made up...,oh, that girl (L) has quite the mind. She is the writer of our group. Creating with words is just as much fun as with images. Great job.

Jewels':

Again,OMG! Barnabus from Dark Shadows. I haven't thought about this show for ages. When I was in college, we would rush next door, they had a TV, and watch this show. We never missed it no matter how much homework we had. We were hooked! Move over zombie movies and Twilight. This was first. Check out the back~
Even a cool address label. Here's a better view: And inside was one of my favorite Halloween witch images~
Love it! Love it!

Can't forget my Mona Goes Goth postcards:

More fun than a gaggle of gargoyles. I can't wait for the mail to come each time and I'm honored to be a part of such a creative group. I think you will agree. Until the next time: Turkey Wrap...whaahaaha!