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March 22, 2020

NOTE FROM MARIE TO BLOGGERS:

To my fellow bloggers: I am sending my first bulletin regarding my situation, health-wise. I deeply appreciate the good wishes you have sent me and it is touching to know I’m not forgotten. I have had a very illness-free life so it was a surprise when I had a life-threatening medical emergency necessitating surgery followed by two months in hospital and another 4-5 months under the care of a hospital-in-the-home service. I am improving from day to day. I am pleased to report that I have regained strength in walking (now without aids) and I am becoming more independent and almost well enough to cope with living alone. My daughter saved my life in so many ways. She refused to give up on me and she nagged and bullied (in the nicest possible way) and persuaded me to believe the fight was worth fighting. She lives in the same street only a minute or two away if help is needed.

My problems melt into insignificance with the pandemic now affecting the lives of every person living on the planet. I wish you all a safe journey through the mayhem of life changing rules and the attack on the economy.

Marie AKA Ozstuff

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Take a Word #35 - Beach

This week the theme is BEACH and Linda has given us this superb sample picture to inspire us. For those worried about the deserted umbrella, chair and other bits and pieces, be assured that no human was injured in the taking of this picture. The tigers are just big pussy cats. Thankyou, Linda!!
Linda's blog can be found HERE

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Take a Word #34 - Fantasy

This week our theme is "Fantasy" and Leila has given us this whimsical piece of fancy to inspire us. Let your head go with this one. Fantasy can take you anywhere.

Leila's blog is HERE

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #33 - Insects

Wow! Who said insects can be boring? Willy has given us this scrumptious sample picture to inspire us. Thanks so much, Willy. What a celebration of colour!
Yes, the theme this week is INSECTS. We can't wait to see what you do with your creepy crawlies.
You can find Willy's blog HERE

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #32 - STARS

This week the theme is STARS and Samantha has given us this beautiful collage with its stairway (or ladder) to the stars. Thankyou, Samantha! HERE is a link to Sam's blog. Have fun!!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #31 - WINGS

This week our theme is WINGS and Tania has given us this beautiful sample to inspire. Thankyou, Tania. Her blog can be found HERE.
Butterflies, birds, insects, angels even a pterodactyl or two! Anything goes. Have fun!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Take a Word - Zetti

I am honored to be the "poster girl" for this week's challenge. I present Mary, a zetti kind of girl who didn't like school much. She was too preoccupied with boys to be bothered with numbers and spelling ..... and her work showed it!
Have fun with Zetti, even if you don't really "get it". I think we are all in the same boat.

Click HERE to see credits and leave a comment on Bev's blog.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Take a Word #29 - ORIENTAL

This week our theme is ORIENTAL and Sharon has given us this lovely sample picture to inspire us. Thankyou, Sharon.

Sharon's blog is HERE

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Take a Word #28 - CHOCOLATE

The theme word this week is CHOCOLATE and this mouth-watering sample comes from Lynn (Fox). Thankyou, Lynn. We know we shouldn't (eat it) but we can dream can't we?
Lynn's blog is HERE

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #27 - Exposed

The theme this week is EXPOSED and this beautiful sample picture comes from Victoria whose blog is HERE
The quote is very pertinent to what we are all doing on our blogs which is exposing OUR artwork to the world. Well, at least to the world of Blogland! Great artists expose themselves in self-portraits which show warts and all. Actors expose themselves on the stage or in movies. There must be many ways of tackling this abstract theme. Just remember, anything goes!!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #26 - Memories

This week's word is MEMORIES and our guest artist is Peggi Meyer Graminski. Thankyou, Peggi, for this elegant and most beautiful artpiece. I am looking forward to sharing some great memories with you all.
Peggi's blog is HERE

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #25 - Travel

This week's sample picture comes from ELECTRA. The clipboard effect and the wonderful three-dimensional feel (even after being flattened out in a photo) are superb. You can find Electra's blog HERE
The theme word is TRAVEL. Have fun with it! Can't wait to see where we are going with you!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Take a Word Challenge - #24 - LACE

The theme for this week is LACE and this beautiful and elegant piece is by June (Junibears). Thankyou, June!! Bring out your lace (or laces!) in any shape or form. Have fun.
June's blog is HERE

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #23 - UMBRELLA

The theme word for this week is UMBRELLA. Ann (also known as Taluula) has given us this beautiful and whimsical inspirational piece to get us started. Thankyou, Ann!
You can find Ann's blog HERE

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Take A Word - Blooms

We've been having a Blogger glitch of some sort. Gayle e-mailed her entries to me (Bev), I downloaded them to my computer, then uploaded them here with no problem. Thanks everyone for your patience!

Take a Word Challenge #22 - Blooms

I am having problems with posting this week's challenge. The blog will publish the "blurb" but is refusing to publish the pictures. Please leave your posts anyway and we can only hope that this matter will correct itself later in the day.

I HAVE CHECKED THE BLOG HELPLINE AND IT SEEMS THIS IS A FAIRLY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT WAS IDENTIFIED YESTERDAY - AND THE BOFFINS ARE WORKING ON IT. INTERNET EXPLORER 6 AND 7 ARE BEING BLAMED BUT MY VERSION IS 8.

Our guest host is Gayle who provided two lovely pictures. I decided to post both as they show a contrast in styles which will inspire, I'm sure. For the time being, follow this link to check out Gayle's pictures. Her blog is HERE

The theme is BLOOMS. Just have fun, take blooms wherever you want them to go!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Take a Word 21# - Architecture.

This week, Wendy (Bliss Angel) bring us this beautifully creative artpiece. Thankyou, Wendy! Her blog can be found at http://blissangels.blogspot.com
The theme is architecture, but, as mentioned on the Sneak Peek, this can be taken in many different directions. Have fun!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Take a Word #20 - GREEN

This week's challenge theme is GREEN to mark St Patrick's Day on March 17. Our guest host is Deann (Grannie Annie) with this gorgeous, whimsical and totally appropriate celebration of the big day. (Irish blessings often lack logic and they almost always have a sting in the tail and I love them. Deann's is perfect!)
So have fun with green. Do your own thing. As long as there is green in your artpiece it qualifies.
You can find Deann's blog HERE

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Take a Word #19 - BIRDLIFE

This week the theme word is BIRDLIFE and Katie has created this exquisite birdhouse to inspire us all. Thankyou, Katie. This is a beautiful piece of art.
You can find Katie's blog HERE

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Take a Word #18 - Exotic

Sometimes it is difficult to illustrate abstract words such as EXOTIC so this week Yvonne has generously agreed to give us different interpretations to help and inspire and you will agree that her artwork for EXOTIC is superb!! Thanks so much, Yvonne!

You can find Yvonne's blog HERE

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Take a Word #17 - Door

This week the theme is DOOR and Pat has given us this most beautiful and eye-catching sample picture. Thankyou, Pat!! Any type of door in any type of art is most welcome!
Click on this LINK to visit Pat's blog.