tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post168891886880766538..comments2023-10-28T05:24:58.109-07:00Comments on Thursday Sweet Treat: Come, Sit and Warm Yourself By the Fires Burning Within Sensational Artists and Their New WorksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-6031609405847647972009-05-01T08:40:00.000-07:002009-05-01T08:40:00.000-07:00Hi All! So sorry I missed checking these out yest...Hi All! So sorry I missed checking these out yesterday - just had a moment of quiet free time and I just had to look.<br /><br />You did it again - took my breath away and spoke to my heart! <br /><br />Off to check out the forum and the evolving TST collaboration.Marja/Glass Elementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614062758688438174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-77150897524971414462009-05-01T07:31:00.000-07:002009-05-01T07:31:00.000-07:00Thank you for all your sweet comments. I dig heari...Thank you for all your sweet comments. I dig hearing how you feel about my ramblings.<br />All of you motivate me and keep me inspired.<br /><br /><br />Story Beader Ruth, Kelly and Agathe – you guys are amazing with your hands. You create simple yet intricate pieces of art.<br /><br />Jodi – WOW! Those are lovely pendants.<br /><br />Salvaged Expression – you seem to love FUN! Yellow is HIP for spring =D. {have you seen what the teeny-boppers are wearing??}<br /><br />Kelsey – agree what you said about the Timeline’s past, present and future.<br /><br />Natasha, Natasha, Natasha - love that 20 word love story. [I might try that every week! ]<br />Intricate<br /><br />Michele – love the “little toes” and I can’t agree more in the fact that my kids are the force that drive me to aim big! (and those are such lovely feet and hands)<br /><br />Maureen, I’m happy when I hear people doing what they love to do. (I’m venting here - My 17yo is going to College. He is passionate about Music Production and Technology and there’s nothing I can do to change his mind to find a comparable course to take…and with past experiences and being around you guys, I can only encourage him to pursue what he wants even though he’ll be sooooo far away from me. I have to let go! He seems to know what he wants and I can’t be in his way. Reading what you’ve written, is just what I needed to give me peace to my 17yo’s decision. If it doesn’t work out at least I let him make his own decision ]<br /><br /><br />Amanda - spectacular fireworks. I’m gonna have to try it with my kids.<br /><br />Felicia, definitely another bright idea! I love the candle light within – how’d you do that? <br /><br />Lisianblue – those glass pieces seem like you can look through the future..<br /><br />Bird, I like the “Drink from the cup of the passion’s fire. And how it reflects an artist’s life.<br /><br /><br />Sorry for the delay – hectic in my household. BUT I truly enjoy my Thursday Sweet Treats =D. and to quote Maureen, “my life is better for your sharing”Jenjen @GottaLoveMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986849512559126632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-79359921303955832592009-05-01T07:23:00.000-07:002009-05-01T07:23:00.000-07:00Salvaged - you're a rock star...I love the way you...Salvaged - you're a rock star...I love the way you keep creating amid all the upheaval in life right now...I can't wait to check out those scrappy hats<br /><br />giraffelabel - so awesome to see you..you were missed!! How's it going?? NO worries at all ..life happens sometimes...jump in whenever you have time...till then hang in there .... hugs to you!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-82356563309201002182009-05-01T06:50:00.000-07:002009-05-01T06:50:00.000-07:00as i am writing this, my boys are upstairs fightin...as i am writing this, my boys are upstairs fighting...so, gotta be quick. as often happens, life got in the way this week, and i didn't finish anything. but, i love seeing what others did. it is amazing!!! and, i will be back to look, read, and write more later...i hope!! <br /><br />i also hope to get over to the discussion about the 2nd grade class. i'm sorry that i missed that too!giraffelabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668937043163419117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-45485898677612203322009-05-01T06:08:00.000-07:002009-05-01T06:08:00.000-07:00KittyHawke for a while I thought your pictures wer...KittyHawke for a while I thought your pictures weren't displaying but then I read more closely. Your pieces are beautiful. I had no idea you were so versatile. <br />NatashaI can absolutely send photos of finished scrappy hats in whatever color. It's just that some of my yarn is in storage so other colors might have to wait a little longer. <br />It's hard being between houses!SalvagedExpressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735098369082767943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-48910777017529168272009-04-30T20:24:00.000-07:002009-04-30T20:24:00.000-07:00I just got home from a meeting - it's almost midni...I just got home from a meeting - it's almost midnight - so this will be brief. A great week once again, with lots of beautiful work and inspirational, touching words. <br />Natasha - I LOVE the photo and the love story!<br />Thanks to all - I appreciate your feedback on my pieces. You're right, Natasha, the creativity piece still needs some work. Thank you! <br />Goodnight!Felicia Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304044786374755767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-37935589711059168952009-04-30T18:30:00.000-07:002009-04-30T18:30:00.000-07:00Busy day--finally got a chance to sit down and enj...Busy day--finally got a chance to sit down and enjoy all the Sweet Treats. Just gorgeous...warm, cozy, inviting. <br /><br />Natasha, I'm so inspired by your twenty-word story... what a great exercise. I've been trying to write on a daily basis--have been focusing on poetry, and haiku has often been the most manageable form... your twenty-word idea might be just the right one for writing a mini story every day! Who can't come up with twenty words, right? :)<br /><br />I loved everything..but off the top of my head, the candle piece was beautiful.. mkc, the little feet are so sweet! and JenJen, what a fantastic story.Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-10577869855301085552009-04-30T16:40:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:40:00.000-07:00Amazing work again this week; I can't wait to see ...Amazing work again this week; I can't wait to see the finished salamander ring and I love the knit flame!<br /><br />There are many theories on the origins of beading stitches; the peyote stitch is associated with Native American ceremonies which included the use of peyote and beaded items.Mackin-Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332653417514978658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-29369897791089929932009-04-30T16:08:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:08:00.000-07:00For me, the theme "The Fire Burning Within" this w...For me, the theme "The Fire Burning Within" this week has come to represent the fever I've had with the flu. I'm surrounded by aspirin, Vitamin C and lots and lots of Kleenex. (No swine flu here!)<br />But I did manage to get up to see this weeks entries, and, again, I'm blown away. Natasha, I hope you know that you are the most inspirational, wonderful person on Etsy, at least to me and all the other TST members.<br />Maybe because of the flu, (or not), my favorite this week is the "candlelight" photo. That is absolutely beautiful.<br />Thank you again Natasha. I sure hope I can start participating in the second-grade class project next week.<br />XOXOXOXO,<br />SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191774019776182799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-37342252255867041092009-04-30T15:00:00.000-07:002009-04-30T15:00:00.000-07:00Salvaged - I NEED to see it when it's done in pink...Salvaged - I NEED to see it when it's done in pink and blue...any chance for a purple?? I agree each week I run through so many emotions...it's such fun...hey when do you think you'll be settled?? I'm going back to oggle your hat now...<br /><br />Phoenix Ravenswing - I loved your pieces this week...I think "Drink from the Cup of Passion's Fire" was my favorite because I loved the picture and the poem ..the poem was great but honestly I enjoyed each piece for its beauty...good luck with critiquing - what are you critiquing? I hope it's fun...<br /><br />aquamaureen - I was SO moved by your piece...first the display was beautiful ... but from the materials you used to the fact that you felt like your most authentic self doing what you were born to do...well that moved me to tears ..what a true, incredible gift that is...you deeply inspired me...I'm celebrating youNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-52743363447728018572009-04-30T14:49:00.000-07:002009-04-30T14:49:00.000-07:00Ok before I forget...Felicia...I have to tell you ...Ok before I forget...Felicia...I have to tell you I LOVE the candle...it's beauty in simplicity...just radiant...I loved it...and with regard to the two "Lighting the Fire of Creativity pieces" I like them both...it works either way ...I didn't have a favorite but much like Frenzy's Timeline piece I have this feeling that it's not done yet...I thnk it needs something more so please don't scrap it...maybe just sit on it for a bit and see what comes to mind....it's something and right now at this point in its creation I like both versions ..great workNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-53442428948139642342009-04-30T14:37:00.000-07:002009-04-30T14:37:00.000-07:00Yet one more time of "feeding" myself--looking at ...Yet one more time of "feeding" myself--looking at all the art, the words, and the comments after. I loved ALL the pieces and paragraphs this week, but a few just demand some extra spotlighting:<br />Kelsey--I loved your fiber art. Made me think of my time on the timeline of life--alive, sassy, tangled perhaps but also intricately wonderful.<br />Salvaged--"creating out of other people's rejects"--I LOVE that.<br />Natasha--a love story in 20 words--gonna try that. Less IS more!!<br />Michelle--wants her boys to grow up "knowing their mother was never afraid to challenge herself"--how blessed your children are by you.<br />Amanda--your colors and haiku made ME "explode into radiance"!<br />Felicia--"I can't believe I'm comfortable enough here to do this"--what a testament to the special place that TST is. And I totally surprised myself, me who adores color: I like the monochromatic best--the style of the woman seems to blend well with the sepia tones.<br />Kris--What a story--a project with a mind of its own. Perhaps your "miscuts" were actually "misunderstood cuts"---I'm so glad you finally let them be what they wanted/needed to be!!<br />JenJen--Truly, "and a little child shall lead them"--what wisdom in your 8yo to ask how a dying tree can make so many blooms. I guess no one told the tree it was dying!!<br />My heart's thanks to EVERYone who has participated this week. My life is better for your sharing.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-34779231688887425032009-04-30T14:35:00.000-07:002009-04-30T14:35:00.000-07:00Frenzy23 - I LOVED your pieces...first the Fire Ke...Frenzy23 - I LOVED your pieces...first the Fire Keeps Me Warm looks cozy...I wanted to wear it..the colors are so inviting and I loved what you wrote..you have such a great fire spirit, such passion...it's inspiring...and Timeline intrigued me...I see the flame but I also saw a mouse and then I saw it as a print with words underneath trailing away from it the way the yarn does...I think it's something that can and should be played with ...I feel like it wants to be more...<br /><br />RUTH!! Do you know how hard that made me laugh?? I picked it up to put in and I remember thinking..."Artphone" that's awesome what a cool way to rememver Allover ...I pictured two people sitting around having a conversation like this..."So I saw this cool necklace the other day and I totally fell in love with it?" Other, interested friend.."Oh yeah, where? Who makes it?" First, huge fan, "I can't remember ...man, I just had the name...she even had an artphone, like a batphone...and this pendant had this awesome design all over...wait that's it! Allover Art...with the artphone." It's SO memorable...I think you should so call it the artphone!!!!!! LOL....there are tears in my eyes from laughter....and your pendant totally rocks...the whole fire and ice thing is ridiculously cool, Batman LOL!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-43757385794055973812009-04-30T13:07:00.000-07:002009-04-30T13:07:00.000-07:00Greetings!
So much beauty and I only have a momen...Greetings!<br /><br />So much beauty and I only have a moment to appreciate them for now.<br /><br />Natasha - so beautiful! :-) 20-word love story - I really like that concept. I suspect there may be some of those in my future. :-)<br /><br />Lisianblue - thank you so much for sharing those with me, and more importantly, for trusting yourself enough to go on the Journey to find out what they were truly meant to be. :-) I look forward to seeing where your art will move next! :-)<br /><br />Congrats, Jodi, on the quick sale! :-)<br /><br />More later, ducks, but for right now I need to get back to critiquing. I'm afraid I've left it to the last minute, and now it's crunch time. :-P<br /><br />BB & GF, All! :-)<br />-Bird<br /><br />PS - Captcha = heaterco - can def. use one of them today! :-D It's a might nipply out. :-DPhoenyx Ravenswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316005223260076622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-70784439355838468352009-04-30T13:04:00.000-07:002009-04-30T13:04:00.000-07:00I don't think there has ever been a week here wher...I don't think there has ever been a week here where I haven't gasped and smiled and laughed reading and looking at all the pieces up here. <br />Thank you to everyone who liked the Ugly Hat! I'm glad that the cat and I aren't the only ones who saw something in all that yarn! I'm actually getting together bits and bobs for one in pink now and I'm hoping to do one in blue one day when I get settled and can lay out all my yarns in one place.SalvagedExpressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735098369082767943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-44127348772462607642009-04-30T12:48:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:48:00.000-07:00I loved all the photography pieces and that warm-l...I loved all the photography pieces and that warm-looking scarf! <br /><br />Natasha, when I read "artphone" under my piece, I immediately thought "batphone" which made me laugh. ;)<br /><br />Great work everyone! :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09333788323737051833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-56046182688572321592009-04-30T12:42:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:42:00.000-07:00Some more thoughts :)
I really liked Ruth's pendan...Some more thoughts :)<br />I really liked Ruth's pendant. I don't have a lot to say about it, perhaps there is no deeper meaning, but it's an awesome design. <br />Fireworks is gorgeous. The haiku I think describes any painter's feelings on art. <br />A Candle Within is another favorite. I like how there's one big candle shining in the center, and radiating outward with little ones. <br />I also especially enjoyed A Fighting Tree. It instantly reminded me of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Trees are so interesting in themselves, strong, wise, beautiful.CaffeinatedFrenzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189892828672529172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-52417332257233364572009-04-30T12:13:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:13:00.000-07:00I haven't gotten through all of them yet, but so f...I haven't gotten through all of them yet, but so far..<br />Agathe, that ring will be gorgeous once its fired! I can't wait to see the final result.<br />Salvaged expression's was one of my favorites. The idea of the rejected becoming something beautiful, the fact that all those little bits of rejected yarn came together :), it's a very symbolic piece. <br />Natasha-I've heard that the hardest things to write are often short pieces. How do you say so much in such a short period of time? But your words are strong and powerful enough to say a lot. It's like your describing a firey explosion of life. <br />Jodi-Your design instantly made me think of charkras. The second photo looks especially powerful. <br />Little Toes is just adorable, it's something I never would have thought of but fits so perfectly. Kids are little fireballs of energy that are unafraid to inspire.CaffeinatedFrenzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189892828672529172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-35560631292567901522009-04-30T11:53:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:53:00.000-07:00Michelle - I love, love, love the little toes...yo...Michelle - I love, love, love the little toes...you have no idea how your words and then the image itself moved me...each week your pieces inspire me and render me speechless...incredible, unforgettable work...AND I agree with all of your picks...the work is just phenomenalNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-90877404272577527372009-04-30T11:45:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:45:00.000-07:00Hello fab TSTers - what a great smile I have now f...Hello fab TSTers - what a great smile I have now from seeing these beautiful pieces and reading the great stories to go along! Kris, your glass mobiles are AMAZING; Jenjen, the tree story was so beautiful and moving; Jodi, your pendant is DIVINE and how fabulous someone already scooped it up! Ruth, gorgeous work - love the colors and concept. Felicia, I can't choose a favorite - I like them all!!! Thanks so much for all the lovely comments about "Little Toes" - as we speak they are getting into trouble, so off I go!Michelle (mkc photography)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08215240839733068093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-60443750540676221212009-04-30T11:36:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:36:00.000-07:00Jenjen - you deserve awards ..your photos were stu...Jenjen - you deserve awards ..your photos were stunning and your words were incredibly touching...much like your 8yr old and Meherio I am in awe of that dying tree...you have created such beautiful work...<br /><br />Janie - you are so awesome..first GOOD LUCK this weekend...you are going to rock in a major way!! Don't worry you will get everything done ...and remember to take lots of photos and enjoy - you will be GREAT!!! Thank you for coming to cheer....we love it and we are all cheering for you too!!<br />Miss ya, big hugs now go kick some serious butt<br /><br />Jodi, Jodi, Jodi!!! WOOOHOOOO!!! How exciting is that!! Congrats on the sale...that piece was/is GORGEOUOS...truly....I'm so thrilled for you...and your daughter may think you are weird but she believes you are a cool weirdo..she told me LOL!! AND I totally agree with all your picks...and thank you for the kudos on mine...that made me happy..congrats to you!!<br /><br />Meherio68 - I LOVE the tiny salamander here...I'm DYING to see the finished piece...I'm coming to your blog....really this is a magical piece...I'm excited to see the finished piece take flight !!<br /><br />Salvaged - LOVED the hat...I think Jodi said it best when she said sometimes Bad is SOOOO GOOOD!! Love it...great work ...and Allover's piece rocks doesn't it...I like the idea of fire and ice and Backward's piece is fantastic...I love that it became a mandala...I'm curious about why it's called peyote stitch tooNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14700445200303617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-5135808232426904572009-04-30T11:22:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:22:00.000-07:00I'm taking it a few pieces at a time since the...I'm taking it a few pieces at a time since there's just so much to take in> So far Allover Art and Backward glances have my favorite pieces. One of these days I'll have to ask why it's called peyote stitch.SalvagedExpressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735098369082767943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-54340092197994939182009-04-30T11:00:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:00:00.000-07:00JenJen, I can't get over your "dying" tree story.
...JenJen, I can't get over your "dying" tree story.<br />Many other works touched me today, but this tree that is blooming, fiercely, against all odds— I really love it!meherio68https://www.blogger.com/profile/03705914760374560271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-77576144714685668762009-04-30T10:42:00.000-07:002009-04-30T10:42:00.000-07:00I am so glad that I got to play today. And guess w...I am so glad that I got to play today. And guess what, I sold my creation this morning. I admit I did a little dance in the kitchen. My daughter is sure that I am totally weird.<br /><br />Again, I am really in awe of the work being submitted each week. <br /><br />Here are a few of my favorites. <br /><br />salvagedexpression - I ABSOLUTELY love the hat. I think I going to gather up all my bits and pieces of yarn and do the same thing. Sometimes BAD is GOOD.<br /><br />mkcphotography -again, I love your photos. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE feet pictures, especially little toes. They are the best.<br /><br />alloverart - it is funny your pendant reminded me of washing my puppy. I really like the contrast between the two side.<br /><br />natasha - beautiful photo and your 20 word love story. it totally captures the moment I fell in love with my husband. <br /><br />gottalovemom - i loved learning about your fighting tree. We have a tree that we call the "giving tree".<br /><br />Congratulations to everyone on such a great week.jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898195214769497686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1438262482678835889.post-88433348447731471542009-04-30T10:23:00.000-07:002009-04-30T10:23:00.000-07:00Oh my...absolutely beautiful work you guys! It ju...Oh my...absolutely beautiful work you guys! It just keeps getting better and better!<br /><br />Sorry i haven't gone to the forum or am participating. I am totally out of time. Ieven forgot (shocking!) that it was Thursday! came here to check in and am in awe... We leave in the morning to go out of state for my art fair and hubby is on his way home...and i am still finishing up on pieces!<br /><br />I'll be back next week! Blessings all!<br />Janielifeartdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416557143004628723noreply@blogger.com