Projects/Art

Art; One of my favorite forms of expression. Back in high school, working with my hands really helped me cope with a lot. 

I don't really do much anymore, but if you are struggling with anything, you should give it a  try. You may end up making something beautiful, and it can't hurt!







Raku


141 comments:

  1. RobertMarch 18, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Wow, you got some talent. I hope you plan on going farther with it, it would be a shame if you didn't.

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  2. ReginaApril 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    WOW....you did an AWESOME job on this. YOU should be very proud of it. Carving stone is one art form that I haven't tried yet. I might just have to give it a whirl now. You have inspired me kiddo...thanks!!!

    Hugs,
    Regi

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  3. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥April 30, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Oh Gurl, ur are truly super talented, am in awe of all ur creations, beautifull and now i know what u mean:-))))
    Super day babes:-)))

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  4. Rachael @ Empowering MommyMay 1, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    This are beautiful! Escape is well done and I am in love with Mr. Peanut. You definitely have lots of talent!

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  5. Ms DMay 1, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Very cool stuff. You are very talented!! Happy blog hopping Saturday :)

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  6. Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.May 1, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Your turtle shows that you are a gifted sculptor. Maybe you could apply for an art scholarship to a local college.

    Stephaniesuesansmith@gmail.com
    http://blog.stephaniesuesansmith.com

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  7. Lauren Elise DesignsMay 1, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Wow! Great job! I LOVE pottery pieces!

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  8. Deb KMay 21, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Following you from Friendly Friday :-)

    You can find me here~

    http://debshere.blogspot.com/

    Thanks!

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  9. Life Is A SandCastleMay 22, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Please stop by and check out this post you were mentioned in when you have time.

    http://lifeisasandcastle.blogspot.com/2010/05/featured-friday-3_21.html

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  10. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    You are very creative! I wish I was so talented :)

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  11. HazelJuly 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    You know I am loving your Mr. Peanut man!! How cute! You are so creative, and that sea turtle is the coolest thing, great work!

    Hazel

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  12. UnknownJuly 21, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I really liked the Raku piece - it's beautiful. You should definitely apply for an art scholarship - or maybe you can get a job at an art studio and be like an apprentice.

    Good job. I'm following you know - can't remember if you are following me and that's how I found you. If you'd like to follow me, I'm at: http://familyliteracyandyou.blogspot.com
    http://givingnsharing.blogspot.com

    If you aren't on mombloggersclub.com you might look at that or some of the other blogging clubs - you can find things to review that way. You might also find some of the other art companies and maybe studios and ask them if you can do a review for them in exchange for supplies or maybe a membership (I'd do a series of articles or reviews for them) if you have a studio or something in your area.

    =D Tina "The Book Lady"

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  13. jbafaithSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Wow I love the octopus and the raku piece and really love the turtle too! I would love to learn to do that kind of stuff!

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  14. CathyHOctober 22, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    wow! Enjoying your art!

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  15. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    Amanda, you have great talent for art. I hope to see more postings on your work in the future.

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  16. UnknownDecember 9, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Amanda...I am wow'd! I love the Raku piece. I did some of the pottery in high school (a million years ago) and it really was a great way to release and be creative. I still think about the scene in Ghost every time I see a piece of pottery or clay work. I've always wanted to take more classes at our tech college as my two sisters did, but now my joints are too locked to do this because of health junk. I missed my chance.
    very impressive with the cage too! You are very creative and talented. I agree...you need to get into art school somewheel or try to do an apprenticeship so others learn to know your work. You are so young and have so many options! I know most of this is for your own pleasure? but dont miss your chance to leave your mark on the art world...it would be a shame not to keep going to classes. What about having a donation page? I know some might not like that but I have seen it on other blogs. I wish I could help but not right now.

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  17. Johnny WirjosandjojoMarch 23, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Are you a famous artis/designer? Raku is the best :D. I've grab your badge :)

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  18. CrystalJune 1, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    i just checked out your art,i love all of your pieces..super special and unique. i look up to your creativity and imagination!

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  19. BrendaLea, the PrpldyAugust 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! Your artwork is fabulous! Also love the pool cage...great idea.

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  20. Couponing in WisconsinDecember 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    The octopus and turtle are my favorite! Everything is wonderful, but those two really popped to me :)

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  21. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    i love mr. peanut! how cute

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  22. jopbJune 9, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I enjoyed all your pieces. Some were really cute.
    The octopus and turtle are my favorites

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  23. Megan RJune 21, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I love the turtle! cant believe it is homemade

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  24. Bookie BeeJune 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Wow...the turtle is so gorgeous! You are really talented!!

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  25. pinktaz60June 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Betsy Barnes
    pinktaz60@hotmail.com

    You are very talented. Love you work :)

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  26. desitheblondeJune 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    i really like your idea and the turtle is great color and sahpe

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  27. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    These are some really great pieces! My favorite is the Turtle Stone Sculpture. Nice work!

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  28. jopbJune 29, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    I came to look at your rat cage because it can also be used for gerbils, etc. thanks

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  29. SpikeJune 30, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Love the spacious rat cage. A conure would love this too!

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  30. Lisa Burke CookJuly 2, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Wow you are very talented and I love the last 2 pieces they are my favorite!

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  31. Jenn HilesJuly 2, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love the vase. I used to take a class in college and I loved it!

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  32. Daisys ReviewsJuly 3, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    those are awesome

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  33. TracyJuly 3, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I love your work. You have a true talent for it. I love how Mrs. Buttersworth became Mr. Peanut. That's awesome.
    Tracy A.J.

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  34. AngieJuly 3, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Great octopus!

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  36. brich2222July 8, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    You are quite creative. Love the octopus too!

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  37. Kat's Fantastical WorldJuly 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    That's awesome! My boyfriend loves turtles and i could use the octopus for hockey season.

    katie wurn
    kpopjunki.blogspot@gmail.com

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  38. jopbJuly 10, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    When are you going to show us more of your artwork or haven't you had the time? I really enjoyed looking at what you have made so far

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  39. Suz SavesJuly 12, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I love the Octopus and the Stone Turtle! You make it look easy but for those of us with no crafty talent we know it's not! Thanks for sharing the pics and info!

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  40. UnknownJuly 16, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I took pottery in high school and none of my stuff looked half that good - especially the coil! That's awesome!

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  41. Just Jenn JoJuly 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    you are talented, my favorite is the turtle

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  42. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    You are very creative. I love the Mr. Peanuts :)

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  43. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    making pottery is not easy and you have done a beautiful job...very gifted

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  44. LauraJuly 25, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Oh my gosh! Mr. Peanut is too cute!

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  45. UnknownJuly 26, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I love the Mr. Peanut it is super cute

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  46. AnonymousJuly 29, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    After finally getting treatment for my bipolar, I lost the will to create. I used to scrapbook and I treated it like an art form...I wanted my pages to mean something.

    I have to keep reminding myself sometimes that the alternative to staying on treatment would cost me a whole lot more than losing the art.

    But, it's still hard.

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  47. Storm Safety BlogJuly 29, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    This is the first time I've visited your art projects page. Wow, you are amazing! Everything looks really good. I can see how you won those scholarships with the turtle sculpture. You are *very* talented!

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  48. UnknownDecember 18, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Now these are some awesome projects!!! I especially love Mr. Peanut!

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  49. Fee RobertsJuly 2, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Wow! You are very good! I use to do this in school, but I was never that good.

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  50. Marnie G (Derrick Todd)July 20, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Wow! Great items. I really like the vase and the turtle.

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  51. tisme143July 27, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    loving all the art pieces, wish I had talent like this, Someday maybe :) loving that octopus

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  52. sarh sJuly 27, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    I love the peanuts guy! What wonderful art! Craft as much as you possibly can before your baby arrives! :)

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  53. UnknownJuly 27, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    wow awesome art work!

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  54. VickieCJuly 28, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    very cute and interesting,,my grandkids would love this

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  55. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    These are so cool! What talent!

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  56. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    You did great with these. We all need something to occupy our minds and something we enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing this

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  57. Sandy KlocinskiSeptember 12, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    I wish I had that kind of talent. What a great job! I love the Octopus

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  58. ShannonSeptember 13, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Oh wow, these are so nice. I really like the turtle.

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  59. sheila resselSeptember 21, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    You are definitely talented! I love them all. Great job!

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  60. UnknownSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    These are great! I wish I was this talented!

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  61. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Wow! You are really good! I love the turtle!

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  62. Denise LowOctober 1, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    These are really cute. Thank you for the information.

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  63. kaflickinger74October 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    These are some great projects! I will have to keep these in mind. Thank you for sharing.

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  64. UnknownOctober 3, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    You are very talented and creative. Would love to see more!

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  65. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I love the turtle

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  66. Fee RobertsOctober 12, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    That is so cool. I love the octopus. I use to love making things out of clay when I was a kid.

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  67. Denise LowOctober 18, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you for sharing. I like the turtle. I need to something like this.

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  68. UnknownOctober 18, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Nice pieces! That looks like so much fun!

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  69. Melanie BOctober 19, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  70. Denise LowOctober 19, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Thank you for sharing. You do great with crafts.

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  71. evieOctober 20, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    these are really cute, the octopus and the turtle are great.

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  72. davidOctober 21, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Extremely cool stuff!!!!!

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  73. Wanda TraceyOctober 22, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    I love the peanut jar you made.I have one here and it does look like it.You are very artistic!

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  74. Jodi HunterOctober 28, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    This is a great post, such talent.

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  75. tisme143October 29, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    I love the work on these, that turtle is amazing looking, so detailed :)

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  76. Jodi HunterOctober 29, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I love arts & crafts, me and my daughter do them all the time.

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  77. AnonymousOctober 30, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Very nice designs! Great ideas!

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  78. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Really cute ideas, you seem to be very creative. The turtle is my fav!

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  79. Michelle ElizondoNovember 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I love making arts and crafts with my kids.

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  80. JeffreyNovember 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    I like your crafts. Much better than what I could have done with the same matterials.

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  81. Sandra WattsNovember 5, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Looks like fun. I used to do a lot more crafts.

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  82. UnknownNovember 6, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    I absolutely LOVE that turtle!!!

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  83. Jerry MarquardtNovember 6, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I like your art and projects. More power to you setting up shop.

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  84. Jerry MarquardtNovember 6, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    I like your art and decor. It all looks so nice.

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  85. Michelle ElizondoNovember 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    My girls are very creative and would enjoy this.

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  86. sallywilseyNovember 10, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Your Turtle is amazing. What a beautiful attention to detail.

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  87. Michelle ElizondoNovember 14, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    This is wonderful.

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  88. Michelle ElizondoNovember 15, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    I think this is so fun.

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  89. Jerry MarquardtNovember 17, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    You have very nice and neat designs. Keep up the work.

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  90. Tamra PhelpsNovember 17, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    It's a shame you don't do it much any more, because these look really good. I love the octopus, especially.

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  91. Michelle ElizondoNovember 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    cute

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  92. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Nice! You do really good work!

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  93. tisme143December 3, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Nice! I love the turtle, great work on them all :)
    @tisonlyme143

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  94. UnknownDecember 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    nice

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  95. UnknownDecember 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    I really like this Great Art. Thank you, Jerri

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  96. sallywilseyDecember 23, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    I really like the turtle and the creativity you showed with the other items. Mr. Planter brought back memories of a bank I had as a child.

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  97. Denise LowDecember 27, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    You are very talented. All these looks very nice.

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  98. Sandra WattsDecember 29, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Really nice work. :)

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  99. UnknownJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:55 PM

    This is some nice work. I have few artistic skills.

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  100. UnknownJanuary 11, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Way better than anything that I could make, by a lot! aha

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  101. Wanda TraceyJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    Your Mr. Peanut Man is so cool!!! Love it because I have the cookie jar like him.That's neat. :)

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  102. kaflickinger74January 11, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    these are very cool! My brother is the artist in the family:)

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  103. Jodi HunterJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    I love the octopus, he is too cute.

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  104. UnknownJanuary 14, 2016 at 2:59 AM

    I love doing crafts with my 11yr old daughter, it is some our favorites times!!

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  105. slehanJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:14 PM

    I think your turtle is absolutely beautiful.

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  106. evieJanuary 23, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    the turtle is very good and so are the vases. i took art from kindergarden til my 2 yr in college. i would like to do more crafts if i had the time.

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  107. UnknownJanuary 24, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    The turtle is so beautiful im in love with the thurtle

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  108. LauraJanuary 26, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    Wow! These are really impressive! Good job :)

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  109. Kara MarksFebruary 1, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    Wow, you're great! I love seeing your creations!

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  110. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    That is very nice work. Thanks for sharing!

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  111. Shakeia RieuxFebruary 17, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    Those are awesome!I would like to make the turtle for my in law she collects them

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  112. Judy Blevins MetcalfFebruary 25, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    Everything looks pretty. Neat Octopus

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  113. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    I like art too,.... and i like your idea. Those are really cute. Nice to see all of them,...

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  114. jean602March 9, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    These are so good I love all of them.

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  115. UnknownMarch 20, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    These are all so cute. It looks like you are very artsy. Thank you so much for sharing

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  116. Jerry MarquardtApril 7, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    These projects are really great. It reminds me of a wedding I went o, they did this for the children.

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  117. kathy dJune 10, 2016 at 5:20 AM

    YOU CERTAINLY ARE VERY TALENTED,I LOVE THOSE PIECES

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  118. jean602June 10, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Very nice projects you are very talented

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  119. Kate SarsfieldJune 11, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    The turtle is wonderful - you obviously have a natural talent!

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  120. Wanda TraceyJune 12, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    You are very good at your projects and very artistic.I love your talent and love Mr Peanut!!

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  121. AnnaZedJune 13, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    These are so nice, you should keep it up!

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  122. A. B.June 15, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    You have got some ta-LENT! Please do not ever stop creating. Even if your preferred or favorite medium changes, create create create! :)

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  123. Terry PoageJune 16, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    These are cool. I am dying to get me a pottery wheel.

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  124. Terry PoageJune 17, 2016 at 2:37 PM


    I love the octopus and the turtle.

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  125. UnknownJune 18, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    Talented girl, I have never done pottery before

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  126. Lisa EhrmanJune 18, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    I love the art projects. It seems you love animals and you did a beautiful job :) You should keep at it; you're very talented!

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  127. Terry PoageJune 22, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Enjoyed your art pieces.

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  128. Erin K.June 27, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    You are so creative! I wish I could do things like this. I especially love the turtle.

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  129. AnnaZedJune 28, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    How wonderful, you should keep it up.

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  130. Debbie White BeattieJuly 2, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    I love the turtle and octopus, your really talented

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  131. LAMusingJuly 30, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful! Love the octopus :)

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  132. kathy dAugust 30, 2016 at 5:28 AM

    Great octopus,he is so cute!

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  133. AnonymousNovember 10, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    I like the octopus.You are telented.

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  134. tisme143January 29, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    I am loving the art pieces here, and that octopus came out awesome! looking.
    @tisonlyme143

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  135. Yvonne W.February 6, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    My-favorite-one-of-all-is-the-one-you-titled-
    ESSCAPE.
    I-crazy-LOVE-the-detailing,-which,-to-me,-at-least,-looks-symbolic-and-makes-me-love-it-even-more.-Plus-it-looks-cool-and-modern-too.
    Also,-you-are-right,-being-creative-in-one-form-or-another-can-be-VERY-therapuetic-and-healing-even!
    Good-job.

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  136. Linda Manns LinnemanApril 21, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    These are such cute little projects. My grandchildren would love doing this. Thank you so much for sharing

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  137. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2017 at 12:11 AM

    Your art is really nice. I like the cute designs.
    Donna L.
    naloe@hotmail dot com

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  138. Anne Marie CarterOctober 13, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    It is always wonderful to be creative. I especially love the octopus and the turtle.

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