Karen Tessandore

  • A Little Fishy

    On the first day of our Maui trip, we went on a 6 hour snorkeling cruise with the Pacific Whale Foundation.  I brought a disposable underwater camera with me and just got the photos back today.  They don't do justice to how beautiful and clear the water was, but it is nice to have a

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  • Beads

    My daughter gave me this cool owl pendant for Christmas & I've been looking for just the right beads to go with it in a necklace.  These big, chunky green ones seemed just perfect.  I like bold jewelry.  🙂 This clasp reminded me of a branch an owl would perch upon, so that was the

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  • Flowers & Birds

    Compared to the snowy landscape I have at home, the flowers in Maui are so lovely!  I’m back now and spending time sorting through the 1000+ photos I took while on the island.  Love the girl on this florist’s sign.  Some of the flower photos were taken at the Maria Lanakila Historic Cemetery.  There were

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  • Maui

    On a little vacation right now!  I'm getting all kinds of creative inspiration though, so I can't wait to get back to my workspace and start creating.  Well, maybe I can wait a bit longer…. ♥

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  • Makeover

    Now she's brunette!  I kept looking at the blond girl from yesterday's post, and the black outline around the front of her hairline was really bugging me.  Since I couldn't soften the line, I figured if she had darker hair it would be less noticeable.  :o) ♥

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  • More Practice

    Just sharing today's painting.  Hope you're enjoying your weekend! ♥

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  • Practice

    Thought I'd better draw & paint a bit before I lose the ability.  :)  Most every time I make something, I'm reminded how important creative play is to me.  It doesn't have to be much…just making a little something every day.  The process is so satisfying.  Have you heard the term being "in flow"?  (Or

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  • Acorns

    It's been a bit of a challenge to fit my creative pursuits into my new school schedule.  But I ordered a bunch of acorn caps from Etsy and have been stealing moments here and there to make these felted acorns.  It's a good mental break and I think they're pretty cute.  🙂 ♥

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  • Wisdom & Change

    Wise is a favorite word of mine.  When I find myself worrying about things I have no control over – the question "are you being a wise woman?" can snap be right back into a more balanced perspective.  I had been wanting a Kelly Rae original painting & was just waiting for one that spoke

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  • Happy 2010

    An owl in a top hat, what could be more festive?  My daughter gave me these cute owl stamps for Christmas, so I've been stamping everything in sight.  🙂 Mostly what I've been busy with though, is compiling a book of my 2009 blog entries.  It's really nice to have a hard copy of everything

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