I love swamp water!!

June 6, 2010

PN073-Santa Bear

 
Now that I have your attention……swamp water is the name of the floss I used for the background on this piece. I love it! It is variegated muddy green and black giving the background a great pattern when punching in a spiral.

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FUN, FUN, FUN

June 5, 2010

Ryan & Tyler

 

Ryan, Tyler & Chance

 

Ryan, Tyler & Chance….again

 

Ryan, Tyler & Chance………one last time

 

Daniel, Ryan, & Adam

 

Chance, Ryan & Daniel

 

Ryan & Tyler

I was a chaperone for Ryan’s field trip yesterday. When my kids were little I use to go on all the field trips……it’s a great way to get to know their friends and see them interact (and let’s be honest….I am a bit protective and wanted to make sure they were safe). However, as they grow older, I have pulled away from attending every field trip. I went on this field trip last year, too, and had a great time watching Ryan and his friends ride rides until near exhaustion. I love taking pictures of them on the rides to see their facial expressions…..my favorite is the picture above this one…..Ryan looks a little freaked out (as does the poor sweetie behind him)…..he only rode that ride once. It was a beautiful fun-filled day for the Holy Rosary students….and their chaperones.

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On a roll…..

June 3, 2010

PN073-Boo Bear

Another quick, easy and fun design to punch! I love this lil’ primitive bear…he is also available as "Liberty Bear" all decked out in red, white & blue. I thought it might be fun to have him dressed for the different holidays.
 
Most of my punchneedle patterns fit in a 7" hoop….some need the 9" hoop, but I reeeaaally want to create some larger designs. Here’s my quandary…..I have rubber stamps made of each design to stamp onto the weaver’s cloth but if I create designs too large they will have to be screen printed onto the fabric…….I had bought a screen printer long ago (I can’t even remember why we bought it) and I need to find it and learn how to use it. Once that lil’ problem is solved, I will have more freedom in what I design. It’s on the ever expanding "to-do" list……and I know all you busy ladies can relate to that list……..
 

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Love this one!

June 2, 2010

PN071-Santa’s Surprise

 

I love Santa’s expression! This was a really quick and easy design to punch. I used a new color from Weeks Dye Works called "Baked Apple" for the coat and border…..it looks like a faded burgundy giving this piece an antique look. Pattern available soon!

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and the winner is……

June 1, 2010

Congratulations Miz T!!

Miz T. wrote in her entry to the drawing… " That would be the perfect bag for my spindles and wooly fiber and I would love to give it a home! I just stumbled across your blog and didn’t realize you had one. I’m so glad you do! Thanks for offering your giveaway to us!"

Contact me at teresakogut@yahoo.com with your address and I will ship your "Got Wool" felt purse to you asap. Thanks for entering everyone…..I will have another give away this month so come back and try again 🙂

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PREPARE….

June 1, 2010

"Prepare"

© Teresa Kogut
papers on canvas painted with acrylics and distressed 20" x 20"

 

"Prepare" detail

I had this finished yesterday but it was too dark and rainy to get a good photo….so here it is! I just love the textures and crackle finish on this piece….it is very antiqued. Again with the Abe Lincoln quotes!!! I just can’t help myself. His words of wisdom really speak to me and hopefully you to.

Now it is time to do the drawing for the "Got Wool" purse……I will post the winner soon!

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WIP

May 31, 2010

 
Today I hope to finish this painting…..if so, I will upload the final photo today also. I love the paper underneath the paint….adding pattern and texture. The center will be filled with yet another great Abraham Lincoln quote so stay tuned……..

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New framed prints and originals on Etsy

May 29, 2010

 
This morning I added some framed prints & originals to my Etsy shop! We are cleaning out the "storage" side of my studio and we are finding some great treasures! Hope you enjoy them, too. Click here to go directly to my shop 🙂
 
This summer Ryan is going to run our ebay store. I have so many samples from my licensees over the years that are just sitting on shelves still in boxes…..some never opened! Park designs ceramic tabletop pieces, Amcal teddy bear boxed note cards, Blossom Bucket figurines just to name a few. I recently almost closed my eBay store because I just don’t have the time to run it properly, but Ryan is very capable and eager to make some spending money this summer! I will let y’all know when we add product!
 

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Just Finished

May 27, 2010

PN070-Christmas Love
 
Just finished this morning, a new Christmas punchneedle embroidery. I have another one I am starting tonight that is also Christmas….it is so cute with a Santa and Snowman…..your going to love it. Once it is finished I will write the directions, make the covers, etc for the four new designs and offer the patterns on my website. It should only a couple of weeks now!!
 
 

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Photographer in the making….

May 25, 2010

 

 

Yesterday about 6pm Ryan came in the house and said, "Mom, where’s your camera. I found a bird’s nest and the sun is shining on it….it would make a great picture." Well, I thought to myself, I really don’t want him to climb a tree with my expensive camera, so I found my small, more portable, less expensive camera and off he went. I am impressed with these shots…he has a good eye for picture taking. I did take the photos into picnik and play with the effects but he gave me a great foundation to start from. Thanks, Ryan!!

We will keep you all posted as to what lil’ baby birds will hatch from these eggs……..

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