Beginning To Look A Lot Like....

Hmmmm.... Like Fall is just passing us by.... So- guess it's time to get moving on my Winter & Christmas Goodies!! Oh My!! I really really should have started that awhile ago- but you all know how it goes.... Do some of this- some of that- go here- and there- and before you know it- months pass... Well- that and I've been sooo busy getting ready to launch my new site- which by the way is open for business!! YAY!!! Finally!!

Also found a little time to play tonight- and did a winter blog overhaul.. Had a blast!! Have to have some fun - down time- you know? Doing things that take little effort- things that are fun- and don't wrack your brain doing them!! Fun Stuff!! :)

Sooo, I'm catching up- doing some fun stuff- gearing up for the season and holidays ahead, and trying to keep my sanity:) he he... Yeah- I know- what is that??? I mean- come on- It's already November 2nd... Unbelievable..

Well- I have got to get back to some busy business- before I fall over for the night- so will pop back in again soon!!!!

Stay Warm!!
Niki

A Sneak Peak At My New Marketplace...

Hi everyone!! Haven't popped in for a chat as I've been swamped- getting ready for the grande' opening launch of my new marketplace, www.JustForKeeps.net It's been exciting!! I've had a few new girls join- and I have been adding artists and products like a mad woman!! We're almost there!! Should be ready for the newsletter launch and have the new blog set up, hopefully- fingers and toes crossed- by All Hallows Eve....

I've got some spell checking- link checking- and more goodies to add for everyone yet to do- but it is coming along!! I think I am actually even on schedule!! A little sleep deprived- but hey!! Mucha Worthy!!

Thought I'd post a quick hello- and give ya all a sneak peak... If anyone, as an artist wishes to join- take a look at out "About" page, or email me with any questions!! We'd love to have ya's!! You can list in our directory and get a complete artists page for the year, and even sell on consignment.. Lots of promotion will be put into our new home on the web- so be sure to keep tabs on us!! We love visitors!!

Well- back to work for me!! Oh My!! Its already Tuesday- and soooo much to do!!

Many Blessings!!
Niki

Ohhhh- Drooling On This One!!
A Fabric Bundle Giveaway!!! Ooooooh....

I just went blog hopping- as I'm known to do throughout the week- to see what all of these just amazing bloggers are up to!! AND- I landed on Gollywobbles ( hello my friend ) and she told everyone about the most fantastic giveaway!! Now- I not only know about this- but found another fantastic and inspriring blog to visit- Pumpkin Patch Primitives Quilt Shop!! Trying to add her to my blog roll- so I can keep up with what's going on over there!! FUN- FUN- And most delightful!! And God only knows how much I Love- Love fabrics!! Wha Hoo!!

Now- the giveaway!! WHO doesn't love fabrics- and what fun the fabric bundles are!! Go on over to http://pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/ and see for yourself- all the goodies she is having in her giveaway- and scroll around and visit!! You're going to need a cup of coffee, cuz there's lots to look at and do!!

Speaking of which!! Back to visiting I go!! Now- Scoot!! Get on over there to visit!! And be sure to visit all the talented folks on my blog roll!! Wonderful - Fantastic Fun!!

Blessings!!

Niki

Popping In For A Quick Visit...

So much has been keeping me hopping- but thought I'd pop in for a quick visit... I'm cleaning and decorating - working like crazy- playing with family-friends and of course the horses- and just living life!! And boy oh boy has the weather been just as busy as I... We have had cold and rainy days- some with sun- a lot with winds- and well- it seems like ol' father winter is just knocking at fall's door.... BUT... we've got some fall celebrating to do before we let him gust on in here right??? I mean- there's harvest bounty cooking- decorating- halloween- and just having some fun!! Plenty of time for the long winter ahead- right? (smiles)

Also- as mentioned- working like crazy- you know me!! My new marketplace site is coming along beautifully!! Occupying a LOT of my time but is going to be sooo worth it once done!! I'm so excited!! Will let you all in for a quick peek soon- promise!!

Well- I do so hope this day finds you all well- dry- and warm!! Me- I've a few more things to do- and then off to la la land!! Snuggy blankets calling my name...

Many Blessings
Niki

Not just your ordinary graphic!! Oh no!! And- I can finally say I made something for the All Hallows season!! :)

Okay... my mother in law- having a party this weekend- needed a costume- and came up with "The Man In The Moon" idea.. Well -sounds simple right??? Awww- not so much :) he he... Well- she put lil ol' me- in charge of coming up with a mask for her.. Sounds simple right???? Awww- not so much!! Oh My Goodness!! I tried everything- as this was supposed to be a simple- no fret project- in the manner of being a "paper flat mask", sorta thing... I wanted to go all out- with paper mache- molding to face- yada yada- but no time- and really - it was supposed to be "simple"...

Welll- can you believe that it's a lot harder than one would think to come up with an "ideal" flat mask??? I mean really!! I used one she had for a template- and I tried everything- but as soon as ya cut out the eye spots- and wrapped this "man in the moon" face image around your head- OMG!!! Not sure if it was a monster or an alien or what!! Finally- I came up with the above image- exact size- and I used a pre-made molded eye only type of masquerade mask- and I taped it to that- soooo- it gives the middle of the moon face dimension- while keeping it round looking- etc., etc., and attached to your head!!

Whew!!

Momma will be here in the am... And I'll have her pick the image color she wants- as this one is more of a yellowish tint- and not sure if she wants it more white-ish.. THEN- I will firmly attach to the premade masq. mask- with glues and she'll be all set!! I HOPE!!

Soooo- I guess not having the internet for the last 24 hours gave me time to "play".. he he.... Although slightly frustrating- it gave me a chance to do something fun- and gave me a final "brilliant" idea on how to perhaps create some fun fun masks in the future!! Ahhh- can I say!! Oh- I'll post a pic tomorrow- if I can get the momma to pose!!

And now it's almost 1:30 in the wee hours of the morning- and after catching up with folks online- FINALLY- I think I'm finally going to turn in for the night... Till next time my friends!!

Many Blessings
Niki

I know it's been a little while since last in- but so much has been happening here... Let's see.... Looking for a new place to live- I traded one horse for a friends horse- and have one for sale- Our truck broke- both of them- John ( hubby) got laid off- I'm working tail feathers off trying to clean out house- get rid of "stuff" and keep up- and oh yeah- working even harder at website work, new products etc... Sooooo- this is just a few things!! The rest- is well- Life!! :)

We have just been running in circles it seems- and I just want to play!! Sooo- I might wake up the kid- aka Rachael- and saddle up the horses and go for a nice Fall ride... It's actually going to stop raining for a spell today!! Goodness.. It's been a muddy mess- and non stop rain around here.. WOW.... Need More Sunshine!! Yes I do!!

Thought I'd pop in- as I finally got a chance to do some blog visiting yesterday- and said- my goodness- naughty blogger again!! I haven't posted in awhile myself- so I best at least pop in- to say Howdy!! Yikes And Zorks!! :)

Hope you are all having beautiful Fall weather where you are at... I'll post some pics soon too!! Well- as soon as we get a sunny enough day!!

Many Blessings

Niki

Well... guilty I am for not "making" new goodies- but I will tell ya- I'm still having tons of fun with webwork and graphics.. Soooo- I just keep sharing.. Also--- The first day of Fall is Tuesday!! And the countdown to our beautiful fall season is on- followed by our most-est favoritest ( that's two good words right?) of all- Halloween... And lets not forget the bountiful harvest's we've gathered or enjoyed- and look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving and then of course Christmas.. WOW... All this goodness- packed into just a few seasons... Lovin' all of it...

I've got my doodles prepared- my inspiration is top notch- my supplies are ready to put on the table- but alas- I've just been swamped.. Between re-vamping the home- and tons and tons of work- I just can only go sooo thin... But I have to say- I do enjoy every bit of everything I do.... It's all art- and It's all so fun!!

For now- I'm off to bed.. The day has finally caught up- and I'm finally wound down enough to sleep!! The notepad and sketchbook will have to await till the morrow... Ohhhh- and before I forget... Great news coming soon about my marketplace.. It too has been under construction and is also going to called by a whole new name.. A new look- a new name- and some fantastic new features I am praying all will enjoy!! I will keep you posted on our transformation...

Till then.. And Many Blessings

Niki

Sunflowers are just gorgeous... A timeless flower and food too if you will that lets us know that summer is come to an end- and Fall is here... Their beautiful colors and great big glorious leaves are just a wonderful reminder of what has come and what is yet to be seen... Oh- how nature gives us artists the most wonderful color palettes to work with!!

I pulled up at my mother in laws today- and not only did she have these gorgeous yellow type critters on display- but this Biggest patch of sunflowers- flowers I can't name- and the tallest patches of thick reeded grasses- and it just made me smile.. How awesome.. She's feeding the critters- and themselves too- and just enjoying every minute of the wonders in her front garden.. As I was too when I pulled up.

Sooooo- just sharing a moment today- as I reflect on this ever so busy day- on how something so simple- and yet wondrous can just make your day!!

For now- I am off to la- la land... More to come when I get up!! Need to catch up on some zzzzzz's....

Many Blessings

Niki

God Bless America

Saying a prayer- and remembering those who have fallen for our country- for those fighting for our country and for the fallen hero's and loved ones that have been lost. May you all remember, and not forget.

Many Blessings
Niki

A New Graphic Pretty


I know you've seen this one- well- kind of... But I was working on this graphic some more... And I wanted to do a really kewl background for my desktop on my puter... Sooo- thought I would share!! I just love the way it turned out.. Almost Spooky- but as I was watching the orange moon last night- from my porch- through the misty clouds- I thought to myself how kewl it was- and how it looked like the very same graphic I was working on a little while back. I just finished adding in all the misty clouds- and of course some of my own photo touches!! :) Had a blast.. Anywho- if you want to use it for your screensaver- by all means- just click on the picture. It should open in a new tab or window- full size- 1440 x 900 pixels- and then you can save it and turn it into your own computer background.. Please just use only for a desktop background- and nothing else though- as I plan on using the design for future graphic products of mine.. Mucha appreciated...

Other than this- am going through an "adjustment" period- of daughter being back in school- Fall approaching- so much to do- and for the last week have been working as hard as I can- but yet in a state of limbo.. We're still waiting to hear if we are going to be able to buy this house we're in- and what our future holds- so I am keeping myself as busy and focused as this ol' mind of mine will allow.. Praying for good outcomes- as no matter what- we have soooooo much to do before Winter... And of course- life has it's way of just keepin' ya hoppin- now doesn't it???

On another note.... This should be my 40th post!!!! IT TOOK ME FOREVER!!! Sooooo- for those that pop by- keep on coming- (or I'll definitely feel like I'm talking to myself) - because when I finally hit my 50th post- I will be having some sort of giveaway!! Hmmmmm- that gives me how long? And only 10 posts to go... Sooo- time to think of what we shall do.... *smiles*

And on that note- back to work for me.. Sooooo much to do!!! That and a nice hot shower- and a nap will do... I'm pooped.. Till next time...

Many Blessings
Niki