tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41485034586852160112011-10-19T19:43:18.684-05:00Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.comBlogger311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-84551016679088900292011-10-19T19:12:00.013-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.153-05:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksKCb12Is14/Tp9oXsck3RI/AAAAAAAAAPU/MkkLYRjyGsg/s1600/boo_cones_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665361612532669714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksKCb12Is14/Tp9oXsck3RI/AAAAAAAAAPU/MkkLYRjyGsg/s320/boo_cones_1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Paper Boo Cones using images from <a href="http://www.lisasalteredart.com">Lisa's Altered Art</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RfCvyJDDu6I/Tp9oG9lgZ6I/AAAAAAAAAPI/hp37o-v1fh4/s1600/boo_cones_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665361325075752866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RfCvyJDDu6I/Tp9oG9lgZ6I/AAAAAAAAAPI/hp37o-v1fh4/s320/boo_cones_2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1rRwb2KLevs/Tp9n8XB4vsI/AAAAAAAAAO8/VK9XloOUr-4/s1600/boo_cones_2.jpg"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiYmtvRv9OA/Tp9nouqIlQI/AAAAAAAAAOw/IlNU29ez7rU/s1600/boo_cones_1.jpg"></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div></div></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-8455101667908890029?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-11635325224845180982010-04-24T11:05:00.008-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.154-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S9MaT6ot9PI/AAAAAAAAANw/FV2VakPUR68/s1600/adventure_admit_1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 289px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 424px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463739702390420722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S9MaT6ot9PI/AAAAAAAAANw/FV2VakPUR68/s400/adventure_admit_1.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The thought of<br /><br />stepping outside herself<br /><br />terrified her so<br /><br />that she became numb<br /><br />and didn't even realize<br /><br />she was taking<br /><br />her first step...<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Mary R. Dzyacky © 2010 </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-1163532522484518098?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-61924122130556068862010-04-14T19:09:00.002-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.154-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S8ZeV-R1x2I/AAAAAAAAANY/aqLbuIGPCaU/s1600/becoming_doll.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 143px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460155329821394786" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S8ZeV-R1x2I/AAAAAAAAANY/aqLbuIGPCaU/s400/becoming_doll.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Just as a Butterfly emerges in Beauty from her cocoon, </div><div>we do so as women.<br />We Become Smarter &amp; Stronger.<br />We Realize our Dreams &amp; Inner Beauty.<br />We Reveal our Souls &amp; Truths…<br />We Become.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Verse by Mary R. Dzyacky (Mimi) </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-6192412213055606886?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-6685891574588476892010-03-27T11:57:00.000-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.155-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;">"Art is not a handicraft,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> it is the transmission of feeling </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> the artist has experienced." — Tolstoy</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-668589157458847689?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-77634485805856465112010-03-27T11:56:00.002-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.155-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S644w_dKtUI/AAAAAAAAANI/J0JD-u8CZ7Y/s1600/easter_bunnies_web.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453358613110895938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S644w_dKtUI/AAAAAAAAANI/J0JD-u8CZ7Y/s400/easter_bunnies_web.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-7763448580585646511?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-2338335255419214052010-02-01T14:31:00.006-06:002010-02-01T14:52:30.203-06:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Cute - Must Have - Valentine Art Doll Kit</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>ONLY $10</strong><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S2c9TxvQqmI/AAAAAAAAANA/jpHzKfdLLqs/s1600-h/VD_DOLLKIT_10.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433378885424163426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/S2c9TxvQqmI/AAAAAAAAANA/jpHzKfdLLqs/s400/VD_DOLLKIT_10.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Contact </span><a href="mailto:valentine@mimsieswhimsies.com"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Mimsie</span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;"> at </span><a href="http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Mimsies Whimsies </span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;">to grab them while they last!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-233833525541921405?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-56457774445775122932009-12-04T12:36:00.005-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.156-05:00Now available in limited quantity through Art4Soul and also available by special order at <a href="http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/">http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/</a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SxlW_U_kexI/AAAAAAAAAM4/BUwIfN_XP3s/s1600-h/art_doll_kit_for_boys.jpg"> </a><br /><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 162px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411452073229450002" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SxlW_U_kexI/AAAAAAAAAM4/BUwIfN_XP3s/s320/art_doll_kit_for_boys.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-5645777444577512293?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-60194456817108994452009-12-03T16:25:00.007-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.156-05:00Join <a href="http://www.art4soul.com/">Art4Soul </a>December 4, 2009 for <a href="http://www.homewoodevents.com/holidaylights/holidaylights.php">HOMEWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS</a>.<br />Specials will run all day from 10am - 9pm!<br /><br />Starting at 6 pm, musical trolleys will take you to the shops in <a href="http://www.homewoodevents.com/holidaylights/holidaylights.php">Downtown Homewood </a>for open houses, special promotions &amp; unique gift ideas you won't find at any mall!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/Sxg77WTjqCI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Jf8rX-ApCWE/s1600-h/artsoul_2083_565425.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 112px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411140843071580194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/Sxg77WTjqCI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Jf8rX-ApCWE/s320/artsoul_2083_565425.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.art4soul.com/">Art4Soul</a> will feature...<br />20% off clothing, candles, jewelry.<br />25% off Christmas &amp; Chanukah<br />Paint an ornament for only $5...we will detail for free!<br /><a href="http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/">Local artists</a>, make and take ornaments, and much much more!<br />Raffle, hot cider, treats, and other store surprises!<br />Know what you want for the Holidays?<br />Make it easy by filling out a Wish list at <a href="http://www.art4soul.com/">Art 4 Soul</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-6019445681710899445?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-38697763208819895442009-11-24T09:10:00.006-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.157-05:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">By Lenny &amp; Me and Three Birds Gallery</span><br /></span><div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/Swv35JlZ8PI/AAAAAAAAAMo/gELjNydBluQ/s1600/15357_1145561082045_1318059736_30351190_6373100_n.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 246px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407688338785825010" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/Swv35JlZ8PI/AAAAAAAAAMo/gELjNydBluQ/s320/15357_1145561082045_1318059736_30351190_6373100_n.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Saturday, December 5, 2009<br />Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm<br />Location: 1459 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">We are excited to announce the first 'Clever Crafters' Handmade Fair by Lenny &amp; Me and Three Birds Gallery. This holiday craft event will be held at our 1459 N. Milwaukee location on Saturday, December 5th from 12-7pm. We will have talented local artists set up with anything from hand knit scarves and jewelry, to fine art prints and paintings. This event is sure to be a wonderful day filled with live music, tasty treats, refreshments and lovely array of crafters with their locally made goods. Come on out and get your one of a kind gifts for the holiday season.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-3869776320881989544?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-63343683003781707502009-10-21T15:56:00.005-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.157-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/St93TwFDZYI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/IgJ9i8I1sjg/s1600-h/becoming_doll.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 114px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395162059820459394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/St93TwFDZYI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/IgJ9i8I1sjg/s320/becoming_doll.jpg" /></a> <div><a href="http://www.art4soul.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 112px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395160575869479570" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/St919X7kapI/AAAAAAAAAMI/hnfZP6pkEwA/s320/artsoul_2077_1192607.gif" /></a> This is HUGE deal for team Mimsies Whimsies!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Art 4 Soul will be carrying my art doll kits and other seasonal merchandise. You will still be able to order from me directly and I will be occaisionally doing art festivals and events!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Stay tuned for additional items that will not be offered through my website but by Art 4 Soul exclusively.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The "Becoming" Art Doll pictured below is available now, she is available in various skin tones and hair color for $20.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-6334368300378170750?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-70575783510935857162009-08-26T15:15:00.012-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.158-05:00<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SuG5ZjAhMEI/AAAAAAAAAMY/ugmjmZR6eQc/s1600-h/faux_globe.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 238px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395797677111849026" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SuG5ZjAhMEI/AAAAAAAAAMY/ugmjmZR6eQc/s320/faux_globe.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">November Events:<br /></div></span><div><br /><br /></div><div>Holli-Daze 2009<br />Lincoln Way East Field house<br />Frankfort, Illinois<br />Saturday November 7,<br />9:30 am to 4:00 pm<br />Sunday November 8,<br />9:30 to 3:00 pm<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SuG7SqaOkAI/AAAAAAAAAMg/eB4PXBLjf6I/s1600-h/sample1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 215px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395799757862899714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SuG7SqaOkAI/AAAAAAAAAMg/eB4PXBLjf6I/s320/sample1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div>Open House/Trunk Show<br />Art 4 Soul<br />18135 Harwood Ave<br />Homewood Il 60430<br />Sunday November 15,<br />11:00 am to 5:00 pm<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-7057578351093585716?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-81105547961092377512009-06-28T15:50:00.003-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.158-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SkfX0JVVQLI/AAAAAAAAALA/Qj9KVrUQXF0/s1600-h/CIMG0228.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352483973011685554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SkfX0JVVQLI/AAAAAAAAALA/Qj9KVrUQXF0/s400/CIMG0228.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Chill-axing...Chicago style!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-8110554796109237751?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-29006114279141781222009-06-16T17:10:00.000-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.159-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SjgYiEFzrhI/AAAAAAAAAK4/BKanYjHKMwQ/s1600-h/artfair_lg.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 155px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348051530995183122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SjgYiEFzrhI/AAAAAAAAAK4/BKanYjHKMwQ/s400/artfair_lg.gif" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-2900611427914178122?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-67045935219141786812009-06-16T11:00:00.009-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.159-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SjfPVwulytI/AAAAAAAAAKw/w75cSeeOo2c/s1600-h/PICT0004.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347971055290272466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SjfPVwulytI/AAAAAAAAAKw/w75cSeeOo2c/s400/PICT0004.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Please Visit My Booth-<br />Mimsies Whimsies!</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></p></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Featuring Art Doll Kits and<br />One of a Kind Canvas Collage!</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></p></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></p></span><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><br /><br />Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Location: Downtown <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Homewood</st1:place></st1:city> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Street: <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Martin Avenue</st1:address></st1:street> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">City/Town: <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Homewood</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">IL</st1:state></st1:place></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">----------------------------------</st1:state></st1:place></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on"></st1:state></st1:place></span></p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">The Fair features gorgeous garden décor and one-of-a-kind works from artisans specializing in fine art and antiques, jewelry, contemporary crafts, pottery, furniture, photography and more. </span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"></p></st1:address></st1:street></span><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></st1:address></st1:street></p><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"></st1:place></st1:city><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"></p></st1:place></st1:city><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on"></st1:state></st1:place></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-6704593521914178681?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-18360633501427502422009-03-05T14:33:00.005-06:002009-03-05T14:44:43.565-06:00<div align="left"><blockquote><div align="left">Living in the Chicago area, these fairies are not too anxious to come out of their pockets quite yet!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SbA4447qD7I/AAAAAAAAAKo/A5FYvjqa8q4/s1600-h/mimis_pocket_fairies_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309806510676250546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SbA4447qD7I/AAAAAAAAAKo/A5FYvjqa8q4/s400/mimis_pocket_fairies_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SbA44v0-jsI/AAAAAAAAAKg/fxXsyp7LcaU/s1600-h/mimis_pocket_fairies_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309806508232314562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SbA44v0-jsI/AAAAAAAAAKg/fxXsyp7LcaU/s400/mimis_pocket_fairies_1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-1836063350142750242?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-55315178717066083552008-12-24T11:30:00.001-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.160-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SVJx3_W13jI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Y7cor0pYmO4/s1600-h/Merry_Christmas_2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283410519572995634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SVJx3_W13jI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Y7cor0pYmO4/s400/Merry_Christmas_2008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-5531517871706608355?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-25100524707018233752008-12-22T21:01:00.000-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.160-05:00I made this little snowman as a gift for<br />a special person in my life.<br /><br />The snowman was inspired by the super<br />creative Sue Pelletier and featured in the<br />Nov/Dec 2008 <a href="http://quiltingarts.com/cpsmag/cpshome.html">Cloth-Paper-Scissors </a>magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SVBVOlXw8QI/AAAAAAAAAKI/XiqmCXwOzGg/s1600-h/truth_snowman.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282816071943909634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SVBVOlXw8QI/AAAAAAAAAKI/XiqmCXwOzGg/s400/truth_snowman.jpg" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-2510052470701823375?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-3467292417513940132008-12-21T17:04:00.001-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.161-05:00<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7LrM3ANLI/AAAAAAAAAKA/GHBhCLfI1jY/s1600-h/state_street_1951.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282383355998909618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7LrM3ANLI/AAAAAAAAAKA/GHBhCLfI1jY/s400/state_street_1951.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Parade photo from 1951!<br /><br />Every year, from the time we were little babies, the day after Thanksgiving, my 2 younger sisters, my mom, my grandmother and my aunt and I used to bundle up and take the Southshore train into Chicago to go to Marshall Field's downtown store. We would tell Santa what we wanted for Christmas and then have a special lunch in the Walnut Room. My favorite was baked corned beef hash, the best in the whole world!<br /><br />It was and will always be a magical time!<br /><br />We miss you Marshall Fields!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-346729241751394013?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-82502033485906625972008-12-21T16:48:00.001-06:002011-10-19T19:42:40.161-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7JzsC2XLI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/cG2jREB-GsA/s1600-h/blue_ornie.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282381302785793202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7JzsC2XLI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/cG2jREB-GsA/s400/blue_ornie.JPG" border="0" /></a> I re-purposed jar candle lids to create these faux-globe ornaments for an art swap.<br />They are filled with faux snow and silver German glass glitter and each have a tiny vintage bottle brush tree. Vintage images of girls from <a href="http://www.lisasalteredart.com/">LisasAlteredArt.com</a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7JzB1ax0I/AAAAAAAAAJw/rcOd9YNWBpk/s1600-h/red_ornie.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282381291455170370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7JzB1ax0I/AAAAAAAAAJw/rcOd9YNWBpk/s400/red_ornie.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"> </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7I31WcIUI/AAAAAAAAAJo/1tiQOCEE2u8/s1600-h/blue_ornie.JPG"></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SU7I31WcIUI/AAAAAAAAAJo/1tiQOCEE2u8/s1600-h/blue_ornie.JPG"></a></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-8250203348590662597?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-53217905982220492532008-09-15T10:58:00.001-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.162-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GcRCE3QI/AAAAAAAAAIY/fXZxOVk_COM/s1600-h/thankyouhostess.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246278436099775746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GcRCE3QI/AAAAAAAAAIY/fXZxOVk_COM/s320/thankyouhostess.jpg" border="0" /></a> A Big Haunted Thank You To Megan our Hostess<br />on our Halloween Charm Swap!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GctAJu2I/AAAAAAAAAIg/LA2ZXlxFUx4/s1600-h/charmswap1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246278443607898978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GctAJu2I/AAAAAAAAAIg/LA2ZXlxFUx4/s320/charmswap1.jpg" border="0" /></a> All Charms Ready to Ship!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6Gc7EwE9I/AAAAAAAAAIo/2OyxSiJlw5o/s1600-h/charmswap2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246278447385285586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6Gc7EwE9I/AAAAAAAAAIo/2OyxSiJlw5o/s320/charmswap2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Front of Charm, Domino stamped w/Staz-on Ink<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GdPq4EII/AAAAAAAAAIw/_p-Pva9UO24/s1600-h/charmswap3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246278452913901698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SM6GdPq4EII/AAAAAAAAAIw/_p-Pva9UO24/s320/charmswap3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Back of charm saying " Edgar Says...Nevermore"<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-5321790598222049253?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-20411286716194868232008-09-09T12:26:00.001-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.162-05:00<div align="center">What a glorious day!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SMayQY9TuxI/AAAAAAAAAIA/ERftKK_0_e0/s1600-h/PICT0003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244074810766768914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SMayQY9TuxI/AAAAAAAAAIA/ERftKK_0_e0/s320/PICT0003.JPG" border="0" /></a> Fun was had by all!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SMayF2NQARI/AAAAAAAAAH4/Rqxauf5BQJY/s1600-h/PICT0001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244074629639700754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SMayF2NQARI/AAAAAAAAAH4/Rqxauf5BQJY/s320/PICT0001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Mimsies Booth at Yunker Farm<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-2041128671619486823?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-39958691622949320862008-08-31T08:23:00.000-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.163-05:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>C<span style="color:#000000;">o</span>m<span style="color:#000000;">e</span> a<span style="color:#000000;">n</span>d <span style="color:#000000;">V<span style="color:#ff6600;">i</span>s<span style="color:#ff6600;">i</span>t</span> M<span style="color:#000000;">i</span>m<span style="color:#000000;">s</span>i<span style="color:#000000;">e</span>s <span style="color:#000000;">W</span>h<span style="color:#000000;">i</span>m<span style="color:#000000;">s</span>i<span style="color:#000000;">e</span>s <span style="color:#000000;">A</span>t:</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240672165618500562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SLqbkX_3w9I/AAAAAAAAAHw/AYvJAuOPxH0/s400/YUNKER.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center"> </div><br />Farm &amp; Barn Harvest Festival<br />Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />Saturday, September 6, 2008<br /><br />Yunker Park<br />10824 La Porte Rd.<br />Mokena, IL<br /><br />Join us as we celebrate the history of Yunker Farm!Quilt and Craft Show, Fresh Produce, Antique Tractors, Sheep Shearing, Goat Milking, Spinning, Soap making and more...Quilters and crafters are welcome! House Tours courtesy of the Mokena Historical Society<br /><br />Come and See Mimsies Art Dolls, Art Doll Kits, and Halloween &amp; Thanksgiving Crafts!!!<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-3995869162294932086?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-33678217700843115242008-08-19T08:26:00.000-05:002008-08-19T08:47:53.823-05:00<div align="left"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrNAuryVRI/AAAAAAAAAG4/LBsnkpFopGE/s1600-h/mime_view_parkway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236222929187001618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrNAuryVRI/AAAAAAAAAG4/LBsnkpFopGE/s320/mime_view_parkway.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the view from my booth to the main park walkway. </div><div align="left">The park itself is gorgeous and the event held many activities for all ages!<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236223196703690338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrNQTQvDmI/AAAAAAAAAHA/kAmc5ivkRn0/s320/mimi_madeline_cantigny_08.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="left">I was able to meet "Madeline"...she did a story hour for the smaller kids and even the older "kids" got in on the meet and greet! I was also able to meet some local artists who I know will become kindred spirits.<br /></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236222273686986274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrMakwZ3iI/AAAAAAAAAGo/W4VTYo3LND8/s320/show_set_up_2.jpg" border="0" /> Practicing our booth setup...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236222638875931698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrMv1MO9DI/AAAAAAAAAGw/n_k1B_wiiNU/s320/show_set_up_1.jpg" border="0" /> And believe it or not...we forgot to take pictures of our booth in action! However there was another French moment...an encounter with a mime I won't soon forget...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236224839090852258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKrOv5oWUaI/AAAAAAAAAHI/y9G2W5eoHf4/s320/mime_new_boyfriend.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-3367821770084311524?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-72493621175076160612008-08-11T10:02:00.000-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.163-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKBVQwjG9AI/AAAAAAAAAGI/e_lJwJDqv7o/s1600-h/French%2520Connection%2520Banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233276513402942466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SKBVQwjG9AI/AAAAAAAAAGI/e_lJwJDqv7o/s320/French%2520Connection%2520Banner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">CANTIGNY'S FRENCH CONNECTION DAY</span></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">French Market Expo in Wheaton, Illinois, Sunday, August 17th, 2008. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cantigny.org/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.cantigny.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> for more info!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I was invited to be a vendor at this event. I hope to see you there!</span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-7249362117507616061?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-5338498198426680102008-08-08T11:51:00.001-05:002011-10-19T19:42:40.164-05:00<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx5s-Z7atI/AAAAAAAAAEw/xs2J5dkGj0o/s1600-h/mini_banners_goddess.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232190680670628562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx5s-Z7atI/AAAAAAAAAEw/xs2J5dkGj0o/s320/mini_banners_goddess.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><blockquote><span style="font-family:georgia;">Mimsies goddess dolls are making their way to Russia as I<br />post. A commissioned project was asked of me by a friend of my sister's and here<br />are the results. These are really a joy to create. I have others that are not<br />personalized with titles like: Princess, Goddess, Your Highness, etc. just<br />really fun! Enjoy!</span><br /></blockquote></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232191551828070482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx6fruDEFI/AAAAAAAAAFA/Z1WMBq4WI5M/s320/goddess_group.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The Girls before they were packaged.<br /><br /></div></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232191437887599922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx6ZDQhdTI/AAAAAAAAAE4/bjmrpG0iKm4/s320/goddesses_pkg.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">A nice little gift bag.</span> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232191923295306738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx61TivQ_I/AAAAAAAAAFI/Td8f7sNY7MI/s320/irina.jpg" border="0" /><br /></span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Irina</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232192271318580258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx7JkB8_CI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/yido8RDzGfc/s320/margarita.jpg" border="0" /><br />Margarita </span></p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232193401261971474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx8LVZc2BI/AAAAAAAAAFw/MG9rsS7Snaw/s320/oksana.jpg" border="0" /></span> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Oksana<br /></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232192845723139938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx7q_2q_2I/AAAAAAAAAFg/rs04aq_hlq0/s320/tatiana_1.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Tatiana #1</span></p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232193164027932946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx79hocsRI/AAAAAAAAAFo/VyxjodojsmI/s320/tatiana_2.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Tatiana #2<br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232194138160245154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJx82OjsKaI/AAAAAAAAAGA/M-AJQTd1tpU/s320/yulia.jpg" border="0" /></span> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Yulia </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-533849819842668010?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-42417533726812974892008-07-31T09:14:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:24:31.292-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJHJdeat1cI/AAAAAAAAAEo/mMNZN5tLGb8/s1600-h/mimi_feature.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229182150572365250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SJHJdeat1cI/AAAAAAAAAEo/mMNZN5tLGb8/s400/mimi_feature.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">I have become a <a href="http://www.alteredchix.com/chixfeatured.html">featured artist</a>!!!! I am honored to be included in a group of super talented and wonderful women at <a href="http://www.alteredchix.com/">Altered Chix</a>. The article tells a bit about me and displays some of my art. Take a peek...</span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-4241753372681297489?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-28879032889396445972008-07-24T09:30:00.000-05:002008-07-30T10:49:16.090-05:00<span style="font-family:georgia;">This seems to be the theme of my day. I received an email from my sister with the quote:<br /><br />"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle" </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">So when you think some small crappy thing happens to you, like not making it through the stop light or someone taking your parking place or your bra is fitting just way too tight or you actually have to walk into a Starbucks because it isn't a drive-thru...stop and think of the people with real problems and crisis and stop and give thanks to God for the blessings you have RIGHT NOW!!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-2887903288939644597?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-4702054564243857822008-07-21T14:32:00.000-05:002008-07-21T14:39:36.067-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SITki2_bZVI/AAAAAAAAADc/DWd0dcgZJpg/s1600-h/60th_doll_large.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225552755184854354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SITki2_bZVI/AAAAAAAAADc/DWd0dcgZJpg/s400/60th_doll_large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>This doll was commissioned to celebrate a milestone birthday! I started out with a basic large fairy doll kit. I dove into my ever expanding bits and baubles to find the perfect things to capture this woman's personality and spirit. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><blockquote>The quote used is one of my favorites.<br /><br /><br />"Age is something that doesn't matter unless you are a cheese"<br /><br /><br />by Billie Burke<br /></blockquote></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-470205456424385782?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-45344438322423362622008-07-21T14:08:00.000-05:002008-07-22T09:43:29.052-05:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">NEW AT MIMSIES WHIMSIES! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">PRIM ART DOLL KITS!<br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SITew85NnrI/AAAAAAAAADM/IidqtpMi30c/s1600-h/prim_art_doll_kit.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225546400217800370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SITew85NnrI/AAAAAAAAADM/IidqtpMi30c/s320/prim_art_doll_kit.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center">Now available in small or large sizes!<br />Visit <a href="http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/">http://www.mimsieswhimsies.com/</a> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-4534443832242336262?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-30720071379625329912008-07-21T10:51:00.000-05:002008-07-24T09:43:05.717-05:00<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225496571893714802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SISxcj6_D3I/AAAAAAAAAC0/9rQIutPCHzA/s320/eye.gif" border="0" /> <div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The smell of Vicks VapoRub made her think of her mother<br />and how good a hug would feel right now!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-3072007137962532991?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148503458685216011.post-81601789995788611112008-07-21T09:17:00.000-05:002008-07-24T09:42:31.778-05:00<span style="font-family:arial;">I</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"> would first like to welcome you my new blog! This is very exciting for me!! I have been a graphic designer for almost 15 years and I just have to say that building this blog is really giving me a rash! I have also been a website designer so this is particularly frustrating. Why can't I just whip one up and love the way it looks automatically? So for my first post i'm going to bring things back to a more serene level by sharing this prayer:<br /><br /></span><p></p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225472696837617522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MgoowD-GHdI/SISbu2aCN3I/AAAAAAAAACo/wEGhIreWWbI/s320/coral_bird.gif" border="0" /> </span><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Saint Theresa's Prayer</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">May today there be peace within.<br />May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">May you use those gifts that you have received,<br />and pass on the love that has been given to you.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Let this presence settle into your bones,<br />and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">It is there for each and every one of us.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Even if you are not having a particularly challenging moment, this prayer is always a blessing to have on hand.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148503458685216011-8160178999578861111?l=mimsieswhimsies.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644401431958165651noreply@blogger.com5