Friday, October 25, 2013

Potpourri




It's Friday!
This week has really flown by.

Time for some this and that with a little randomness thrown in. 


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Believe it or not, I never had a Barbie doll. 

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Halloween is just around the corner.
I'm keeping my eye on some Halloween decorations at my favorite gift shop.
Hoping one or more of my favorites will be 50% off one day!

The Witch is In

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But, if I really told the truth -- the best reason to visit the gift shop is the *manager*, Lucy!

Lucy

Isn't she cute!!!!!
Talk about a perpetual motion machine.

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I'm going to join another challenge in November ...
Art Every Day Month.
I've been looking at some of my art and craft books.
I'd like to try some new techniques.
This should be a good way to use up some of the *stuff* I have.



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Here's another reproduction Halloween postcard.


Halloween Greeting


The artist of the original postcard was Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle (January 8, 1865 - January 7, 1934) an American illustrator/commercial artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only is her style greatly admired and well recognized, today she is recognized as the most prolific souvenir/postcard and greeting card artist of her era. From the Halloween Postcard Book published by Darling & Co., Seattle.

Thank you to the lovely Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday.




Thank you Nancy!


Wishing all of you well and much joy.
Have a wonderful weekend.

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34 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 25, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Lucy is indeed cute and yes Halloween is coming fast and 50% off would be good. Have fun getting ready. B

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    i think they call them "day of the dead" masks ... they are so fun & colorful. ( :

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  3. Hootin AnniOctober 25, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Love 'em....all the Halloween decorations in our stores around town are pretty well 'picked over' now. Even with 50% off, they're not worth it. But, I DO hope you find something. Those Day of the Dead Dolls intrigue me....I'm working on a random post about them for next week. :o)

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  4. Hootin AnniOctober 25, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Oh ya....I forgot Lucy...she's a sweetie.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM


    Snap,
    I like Halloween decor too. I have not set mine out. Seems like I have been just keeping my head above water this month.

    Gotta love the cute "managers" that greet you at the shop.

    Enjoy your November challenge and take advantage of stretching your creative mind!

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  6. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmOctober 25, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I hated barbies and refused to play with them!

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  7. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    HOW COME you never had a Barbie doll? :)

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  8. StephanieOctober 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I never had a Barbie doll as a kid either. I said that so many times that on my 50th birthday my girlfriend gave me one. I'm also waiting for 50% off too!

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  9. Latane BartonOctober 25, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    oh, those are some fascinating Halloween goodies. Hope they get marked down so you can get all you want of them.

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  10. VeeOctober 25, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    She's the manager?! Wow! Cute and smart!

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  11. RoseOctober 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for the link to the Art Every Day month...going to check that out. Maybe it help motivate me.

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  12. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopOctober 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Sweet little dog and I love the skulls such fun , thanks for visting my blog today and leaving a lovely comment.

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  13. KarenOctober 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I never had a Barbie doll either! My daughter didn't have one, but my granddaughter has tons of them! Those decorated skulls are interesting, one of your favourites?

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  14. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieOctober 25, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love Halloween! It is my favorite of all the holidays. :) And Lucy is adorable!!!

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  15. Beth NiquetteOctober 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I LOVE this postcard! And your stories...you write wonderful stories about the pictures you post.

    Have a lovely day, dear Snap. Happy Postcard Friendship Friday! ((hugs))

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  16. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Lucy is adorable!

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  17. abriannaOctober 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Lucy is very cute indeed! Your art every day sounds inspiring and challenging.

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  18. hula-laOctober 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Not a fan of Halloween, but do love the Autumn and its colors and harvest time goodies. Oh, and Hot Apple Cider is great with red wine. Enjoy.

    Aloha

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  19. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com October 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    ok you will have to explain why no barbies in some other post :)

    I didn't have alot but I had a few of them...or I had Barbie, Ken, Midge, and Skipper at least . No houses or cars or anything ....pretended that BOOKS were the cars, lol...

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  20. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    No Barbie...Well I always liked Midge better...xox

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  21. Tina Fariss BarbourOctober 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Lucy is a cutie, and I bet she's an excellent manager. :-)

    I loved playing with my Barbies. I made up plays for them to act out.

    An art challenge sounds like a great way to "make yourself" be creative every day. Good luck with it and have fun!

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  22. MichelleOctober 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    What an adorable "manager"! I love Halloween, it comes & goes too quickly then we speed into the rest of the holiday season. Then it's January & I can't remember any of the previous 3 months LOL. Hope you have a terrific weekend!

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  23. LmkazmierczakOctober 25, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks for the history of Ms Clapsaddle. Have a great week♫ ANd thanks for dropping by♥

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  24. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayOctober 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I just love the adorable little ones on the postcard. The illustrator captured the expressions really well.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I love your Halloween images, and Lucy is a such an adorable one!

    I don't have a barbie doll, and my daughter hated it when she was younger..

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  26. VioletSkyOctober 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    What a neat postcard - and poem. And what a name is Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle!!

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  27. simply bevOctober 25, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Lucy is very cute! I love the postcard too. Darling illustration!

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  28. MariaOctober 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I am not so much a fan of Halloween but it's nice looking at those photos from the store and the postcard with the rhyme :)

    Happy PFF and happy weekend!

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  29. BarbOctober 25, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Now you have me thinking - I never had a Barbie either. How old is Barbie anyway? Lucy is the perfect greeter for a store - what a face!

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  30. IreneOctober 25, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Love your card.

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  31. SharonOctober 25, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    The reproduction Halloween postcard -- so charming! And I love Lucy! (couldn't resist that) What a cutie.

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  32. NancyOctober 26, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    No Barbies? How is that possible? ;)

    Love your postcard -- so sweet --

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  33. AnonymousOctober 27, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    No Barbie dolls? I can tell you - you really didn't miss anything. I'm thinking you had so much more -- books and creativity and imagination!

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  34. HeatherOctober 29, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Art every day month, that sounds like fun. I have started drawing Zentangles and having a lot of fun. Will be posting a new one on Thursday.

    I sent that same card to one of my aunts just this week.

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