Surprise! Look what I got from Elizabeth Freeman across the Atlantic in England!
Aren't you jealous?! Isn't this a lovely little oil painting and card? Lizzie and I are blog pals and she sent this along just because. I couldn't get the wick to photo up close – but it looks like it is on fire. If you have ever seen a Van Gogh in person, you know what I'm talking about. She's an amazing artist and I am blessed! I'm hanging this little charmer right under my Vision Board…to remind me to light a candle instead of cursing the darkness. (and she's asking for some artistic support right now – do click over and help her!)
Today I spoke with a local non-profit Ex Dr and next week I will be meeting with her to discuss some strategic planning around marketing and fundraising. I'm volunteering. Felt like it was time to dive back into some right brain stuff so volunteered to help wherever at a recent United Way function and this is what came in. I will be working with adult day care for a while. And I'm looking forward to it. Am also working atHeron's Way Gallery fairly often (3 days/2 weeks – alot for me)
so that is helping to pay for the fuel that gets me around. Have started playing with jewelry again (see one of the pieces here to the right – photos not cooperating there either – no good closeups), which is probably productive procrastination as I have assigned myself cleaning the studio this weekend while husband is out working the Virgin Festival.
Here are some more great Wyle Women sites for you to enjoy!
Musings from Mara - writing on the best workshop ever…"find 5 characters who live inside you and are part of you." Which will remind some of you of Soul Collage, but after you read the post I don't think you'll get the two confused. Great writing!
Rochambeau – a delightful site with lovely purses, dolls and this particular post, some awesome topiary from China. Fun to just browse around!
37 Days which isn't a Wylde woman awardee although she should be. I got to her site through the Lovely Leah of Creative Everyday. The premise is: what would you do if you had 37 days to live? She is putting a book out and Leah has art in it (love Leah's works and loved what I've read so far on the blog, so I ordered it!)
My Cup 2 Yours – here's a Mom writing (excellently) about daily life and kids (ok, she's a published writer and that's even more reason to head on over and read). Had to include her just to remind myself to drop in and read from time to time.
Jessie James Blog – because she's funny and her blog is a good way to start the day.
Ravn Design – just to show you that the award is traveling around and because she makes some spectacular cards.
Moving away from the Awardees, here's an interesting side for folks who want to trade art: The Art Tree of The Main Artery.
Finally, here's a thought provoking post by CharleyAna of New Orleans who writes constantly about how New Orleans is no where near fixed so that we never forget. She isposting about a young service woman who "committed suicide." But of course she didn't. Unfortunately we as women, and especially those of us who are Wylde Women, must keep reminding the world that some things STILL have not changed. I hope you are outraged. And I hope it moves you to do something.
thought for the day: I believe the simple act of making something, anything, with your hands is a quiet political ripple in a world dominated by mass production…and people choosing to make something themselves will turn those small ripples into giant waves. Faythe Levine quoted in American Craft" magazine August/September 2008
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Hi Tammy ~ I received from Catherine Moore and have passed along. I love the spirit of this beautiful honor.
Rella
faerieluna.blogspot.com
I'm another very lucky person to receive your Award!
Wonderful Idea!
I've already passed it on!
Many thanks
Suze x
Hello! I also got the Wylde woman award, and I am so happy! This is my blog…
http://desiree-kortoggodt.blogspot.com/
Have a nice day!
Hi Tammy! This is such a great idea and it totally brightened my day! Thank you for spreading happiness and making people's lives just that much sweeter. I totally enjoyed looking around your blog while I was here.
Thanks for emailing me, Tammy. I forgot to leave a trace for my blog, here it is http://paradisescrap.blogspot.com/
mia
Curious after have seen your wylde women award given to someone I must look here and I love it here.coming back soon yvette from the Netherlands
Thanks for linking to my post about Lavena. This is the kind of story that gets swept under the rug….we cannot allow that to happen.
Hi Tammy,
I was a recipient of the Wylde Women Award today in California from Lura. I love this idea, and it is an honor to be part of it. I passed it on to my daughter in Colorado, my sister in Utah, and Sister in law here in California. Thank you for blessing our lives from afar!
Hi Tammy! I have a list of Wyle Women on my blog today after getting the fab award myself!! 🙂 Thanks for creating it. What fun!
http://outtoimpress.blogspot.com
Hi Tammy,
I just wanted to let you know that Marie from A year at Oak cottage who commented above, just gave me your lovely award today. I live in California, USA. I passed it on to one friend in CA and another who lives in Texas.
Thank you for designing it.
Have a good day.
I found you on Tracy's Blog, Pink Purl, and came on over for a read and see! Love it all….busy lady….lots going on…I'll be back!!
I'm off on a creative weekend, at the beach, with other women who enjoy the arts!
Hi
I've been so lucky receiving your lovely award. Thank you!
All ready passed it on.
It's so nice "getting around" to see the world.
PS. I forgot to give you the link to where I have passed it on! It's now in California!
http://ayearatoakcottage.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-friends.html
I, too, was blessed enough to receive your lovely award given to me by Tracy from Pink Pearl. I was so honored to receive it and wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a joyful pleasure!
What a beautiful site you have!! I will have to spend some serious time here! I was lucky enough to receive your award from a blogging friend! Thank you so much for coming up with the fantastic idea!!
http://www.creative-diversions.blogspot.com
🙂
Kim
a political ripple… aw that it would be so.
had another dream; riding in a car with another artist (I have no idea who) girl standing in front of the car holding a paper snowflake. interesting that I am hitching rides with artists these days
Great work!
Hi Tammy
Just to let you know that I was given your award today and have passed it on to other people.
http://manicstamper.blogspot.com/search/label/Awards
Just an fyi that I recently was given this award, and I passed it on to three great bloggers today. you can follow this link http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/08/this-is-the-beautiful-wylde-women-award-artist-tammy-vitale-created-this-whimsical-celebration-of-sisterhood-and-exp.html
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hello Lovely Lady! Please hop on over to my blog, I have left you a little pressie!
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox
Hello, Tammy! What a pleasure to find your dynamic place here in blogland–so much variety here! Today I received the Wylde Women Award you created from Beverly of How Sweet the Sound–a thrill and an honor. I am blessed to receive this very special award for woman. Thank you for making this possible. I've enjoyed my trip here immensely…I look forward to coming back! Happy Days :o)
I think you'll love the book. Patti's writing is fabulous.
love that necklace!! xox
I was so happy with the award!thanks!!!!!
Hi!! Awesome site you have here!! I've enjoyed it! I was thrilled to receive the Wylde Woman Award…here is the link back to my blog 🙂 http://intensemagicscraps.blogspot.com/
Lizzie's card is indeed a beauty. You create such beautful jewlery. This is grogeous. Love your thought for today. I agree 100 per cent. I enjoyed my visit.
Hi there! I was so lucky to receive your Wyld Woman Award from two blog friends of mine. What a wonderful idea this is – thank you for starting it! 🙂 I've linked back to you and you'll find the info by checking out "award" on my blog!
Have a wonderful day! 😉 Greetings from Eli Kristin in Norway (still on holiday, so not much blogging lately)
Tammy,
I created a separate page on my blog called "blog awards" (click at the top) so I could add more links for the awards. I have your link listed now for the beautiful Wylde award you created. (when I had the award on my main page, I could only have one link for it and I had Mozi Esmi's since she gave me the award.) Anyway, just wanted to let you know!
Have a beautiful day,
Genny
i love your thought of the day dear…quite true !still have you in my thoughts though I don't visit very often …
I just received and passed forward your award. Thank you for such a nice idea!
Here's the link to my blog: http://craftyasia.blogspot.com/2008/08/dcm-scrumdiddlyumptious.html
Thank you for visiting!
Hi Tammy,
Just wanted to say thanks for visiting my blog!!!! And for the nice comment…greatly appreciated!
Judy
ooops!! Forgot to post the link…my fingers are ahead of my brain…makes a change from my mouth!!
here's the link:http://censloft.blogspot.com/2008/08/it-official-i-wylde-woman.html
I was lucky enough to receive the Wylde Award so I am linking back to you. Thank you for starting such a wonderful idea!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it,
Genny
Dear Tammy,
All you share here is beautiful, to include your work!!
Thank you for including Rochambeau in your post!
Have a Creative day!
Constance