“Renew within Me”
18×24 acrylic over collage scrapbook papers
©Teresa Kogut all rights reserved
I leave with my bff, Jann, this Wednesday for the Heritage Market Cash & Carry wholesale show!! Only two more days to finish all the products I am offering, finish painting my display and pack everything into the truck. This is a new show for me so I don’t know what to expect (but that is always exciting!) I am selling prints on wood (including the above angel), flat prints, notecards and wooden home accessories. The wooden pieces are handmade by my friend’s nephew, Rich, then hand painted by me…..however, the goal is to have my son, Ryan, do the painting and finishing. We have designed the pieces with uniqueness and functionality at the top of the list. The finish is also very unique. I will post pictures of the booth and close up pictures of the wood items when we return from the show.
Oh and guess where Jann and I are stopping on the way home Saturday????
Sauder Village Rug Hooking Show in Archbold, Ohio. If you like rug hooking or just admire it, this is a must see! Jann and I went last year for the first time and we decided it was something we wanted to do together every year. We are lucky that it is on the way home from Columbus 🙂
I will have lots of photos to share when I get back in the studio….. til then, wishing you all a great week!!
Read carefully ladies……and try to contain your laughter!!!!! Last weekend several of us friends spent the entire weekend together at a friend’s cabin (an adult weekend!….I know…very rare and hard to come by) The above paper was posted on the refrigerator. As it was being read out loud, the men were lovin’ it and in total agreement, and, of course, us women were laughing. (Mind you….as it was being read, one of the husbands was washing the dishes……we’ve come a long way baby!!)
Notice the date this was printed…….I kept wondering if this article was true or not because I find it almost offensive…ok, some of it IS offensive…”don’t complain if he’s late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day.” Really????
To say the least….it was a great source of amusement for us all….the men, of course, kept referring back to it all weekend…….gee, I’m surprised it didn’t end up in the bonfire! teehee
I checked it on
snopes.com…..It states that this is “from a 1950’s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life.” However, snopes also states that it is “undetermined” whether this is fact or not…….sooooo all you wonderful ladies out there……I would love to hear your comments on this topic. Especially if you were married back in the 1950s……
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| The “good wives” and their hubbies |
“Closer to Heaven”
12×12 acrylic over scrapbook paper
(showing only partial)
©Teresa Kogut
“Outstretched Arms”
(small snippet of original painting)
12×12 acrylic over collage papers
©Teresa Kogut
I am overjoyed that the angels I have been painting are going to be made into some fantastic products by some of my licensees 🙂 I love creating them….the process is very time consuming but the results are so worth it! The colors, textures and layers gives these angels a special appeal. Hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I enjoy painting them!
2012 Legacy From the Heart Calendar
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| front cover |
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| back cover |
Who couldn’t use a calendar, right? So here is your chance to get one for FREE! All you have to do is be a follower of my blog….if you aren’t already, all you have to do is click on the link in the right column that reads “followers”. You may have to set up a google account if you don’t already have one. Then just post a comment! It is that easy!
I will enter your name twice if you link this to your facebook wall or your own blog. Thanks 😉
Drawing will be held September 1st. Good Luck!
“Peace of Christ”
16″ x 20″ collage acrylic on cradled panel
(showing only partial)
©Teresa Kogut, all rights reserved
….inside and outside of the studio. I thank God for the angels He has placed in my life to help me to become the person He wishes me to be. I believe each person that comes into your life whether for a lifetime, a few years, months, days or even just a few moments has been placed there to teach you something about yourself…..good or bad. Before going to bed take a few minutes to reflect on the day and the people you came into contact with……what did they teach you?
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| pretty Daisy |
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| “Camping Again???” says Buster |
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| Emily and Ryan |
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| Keri and Renee |
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| Theresa and Lisa |
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| Ryan flippin’ out! |
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| Lincoln |
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| Kyle…being silly again |
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| Kyle “Empty Beer Can Toss Champion 2011” |
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| Lisa being a kid again 🙂 |
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| Little Linc |
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| Lincoln and Claire |
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| Matthew (American Idol contender) |
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| Max and Meghan |
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| Nick and Keri |
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| Erica, Nick and Kyle |
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| Meghan and Max |
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| Ryan and Lincoln |
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| Meghan |
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| Ryan and his happy face….not! |
The weekend’s weather called for thundershowers but once again the weather man was wrong!! and we were glad he was! It was boiling hot though, so the kids got in many hours at the swim hole. Some of the other activities included ladder ball, bonfires, pot luck dinner, pinata, women’s iron skillet toss, men’s empty beer can toss, music, singing and lots of laughter. We are so blessed to be part of such a friendly, fun-loving parish where we have met and became close friends with so many wonderful people.
I couldn’t resist this “so ugly, he’s cute” ape, orangutan, gorilla…..not sure exactly what he is other than perfect for my topic today 🙂
I have a secret weapon in my arsenal of “staying fit” (I try not to say lose weight, because it is more about being fit and healthy; besides some “overweight” people are in better shape that their thin counterparts).
Do you know how many calories you eat a day??????
The only way to know is to track it…..which I have done in the past by writing everything down and looking up the calories in a book…..what a pain! It was very time consuming. But now, thanks to
my fitness pal, you can easily track your calories, fat, protein, carbs, and other nutrients using your computer or better yet, if you have a droid or iphone you can download the app for free!! I have it on my droid and every time I eat something I add it to my fitness pal. I have yet to eat something that I couldn’t find in their database….even when you eat out!!!! You also can track the amount of water you drink a day, your workouts (and how many calories you burn), and enter your weight once a month.
You can choose how many calories you want to intake a day so that you know when you hit that mark. It really helps me to make wise choices when I eat…..going for the lower calories foods so I can eat more….let’s face it…..who doesn’t like to eat! It has also helped me to stop “mindless munching”….you know, when you are watching tv or on the computer and just mowing down on chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, etc. You would be surprised at how many calories you consume by doing this.
When you enter it into your droid or iphone it syncs to your online account so if you go to your computer the info you put in will show up. The computer version is more detailed. You can also add friends to help inspire each other to work out and be accountable 😉
I hope this helps you the way it has helped me in our forever quest to be fit!!!
