Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Carnations and Characters

The only thing that can take the bitter sting out of the ice storm we got last night, (I won't bore you with photos, I'm sure you've all seen enough ice for the year!) is the fluffy pinkness of grocery store carnations.
At $1.99 a bunch I can afford to chase the gloom and think of sunshine and warmth and all things spring.
 Earl saw me photographing these and commented that he assumed I was posting a bitter rebuttal to the winter weather.  Oh yes, the man knows me well.
On another subject I thought Iwould show you what has been taking up so many hours that I can barely keep up with blogging. Oh yes, it looks innocent enough, but when you're learning, it is hours of diddling around at the computer.  The assignment was to illustrate a video game or comic type character, based on ourselves, that told something about us.  I sew, of course, so here I am in all my superhero glory.  I want you to know this is an exact replication of what I look like. Really. I have an outfit just like the one I'm wearing in this illustration.
 And I'm that skinny.
And  thimbles shoot from my fingertips.
Sometimes I crack me up.
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  1. trishMarch 23, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I.LOVE.IT.KATHY!! That is way too cool!
    I am sure it must have taken a great deal of work to create. You are doing a super job! Oh ya, and I am as tall as she is! ha ha ha!
    love ya! Trish
    ps. Your flowers are so pretty!! A perfect way to drive away the gloomies of a gray day. :o)

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  2. Brenda PruittMarch 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oftentimes you crack me up! Don't know what on earth is going on with Blogger today. It's been a real stinker. I had to go out, sign off, and come back in to comment.
    Brenda

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  3. Brenda PruittMarch 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Edited to add: that's how much I love ya!
    Brenda

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  4. SherryMarch 23, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Your pink carnations were just what I needed to see today -- we're getting the snow and ice that you had yesterday.

    As for your work - it's incredibly good!!! Brava!

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  5. bee'nmeMarch 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Girl, you ARE a superhero - I absolutely LOVE your alter ego...what a fabulous illustration! And yep...that represents a LOT of work! Nicely done!

    So, you can tame killer tomatoes (which still cracks me up), but can't do anything about your nemesis Mr. Ice Guy...pity... :o)
    Now I feel bad about complaining that it's gonna be in the high 80's at Round Top...I'm an ungrateful bum! ;o)

    Hang in there Super Seamstress..Thimbleena...whatever your name is...Spring is on the way!

    Your carnations are beautiful, btw!

    Hugs & Blessings,
    Becky

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  6. KathleenMarch 23, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Killer Tomato, LOL!
    It is snowing here too. Stinks!

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  7. DawnMarch 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Fabulous! I'll never think of a pin cushion in quite the same way again.

    Cold winter storm here in Cali all week too. Roof has a leak and water is dripping through the seams of my kitchen cabinet! I could use a handyman superhero right about now. Anyone got Mike Holmes number?

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  8. LaurenMarch 23, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    No, Dawn but if you can get him to come to the states I'll buy a house just so he and his crew can take care of it! Lol

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  9. KarenMarch 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Wow, she really does look just.like.you! Except maybe the nimble thimble fingers-the real you has nimble fingers, I know, but the thimbles...very imaginative. Oh, and can I borrow that outfit next weekend?

    Seriously, it's very clever and looks great. Another A, I'm sure.

    Love the carnations, too!

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  10. Sewn With GraceMarch 23, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    That is the coolest thing! Love the colors and the theme (of course). I give you an A+

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  11. LorrieMarch 24, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Such fun! I wouldn't want to run into you in a dark fabric store.

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  12. PCovi March 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    That is honestly ingenious! The shooting thimbles...the tomato pincushion turned killer! You are good!

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  13. Mrs. Cherry HeartMarch 24, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    A beautiful way to chase away those winter blahs!

    Hugs,
    Dolly

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  14. VictoriaMarch 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    YES MOM!!!! It turned out AWESOME!!!!! I love the blue background, it makes everything pop more!!! And the thread around the killer tomatoes really made it come together!!!! I miss you guys! xoxoxoxo
    Love, Victoria

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  15. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I am so sorry you had an ice storm!! I am sending warm wishes your way....

    Love your alter ego...that must have been very hard to create! I can't even imagine!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  16. bjMarch 24, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    haahhhaaaa....you know I love ya!
    You are waaay too cute to come up with this. You are sooo multi-talented, girlfriend.
    I love this so much, I might print it off and hang it in my office.
    xox bj

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  17. Mimi SueMarch 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Take THAT winter!! I pictured you just exactly like that, thimbles and all! Your husband is one lucky guy ;D Carnations were my grandma's favorite flower. Such a beautiful shade of pink. Mimi

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  18. People Who Know Me Would Say:March 26, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Hi Kathy, Gosh, I've missed you! My mom passed away and I haven't been out in blogland for months...until a couple of days this past week.

    That first photo of carnations looks professional. I don't know what you shoot with, but the results are stunning.

    And you did the coolest job 'replicating' yourself with your super hero garb and all the accoutrement! What fun!!!! I'm jealous!!

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  19. Anita KehnMarch 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Sorry about your ice storm. Spring will sure come for you soon. Maybe you'll skip spring and go right into summer! Your assignment looks very hard to me so seems like you should get an A+. You can tell your teacher that's what all your blogging buddies think! Love...

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  20. The Cutest Cottage LampsMarch 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Kathy - you crack me up too! What a charactor! LOVE those thimbles!
    Have a great week sweetie!
    xoxo
    Marilyn

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  21. Janet Metzger, ArtistMarch 26, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    OMGosh...I love it...you need a tee shirt with that on the front!!!!!

    It describes you so well.

    Love the carnations...a bit of spring. We are expecting 3 inches of the white stuff (I can't even say the word) Sunday.

    Janet xox

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  22. RhondiMarch 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Kathy
    I love it!! Sorry you had an ice storm :(

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  23. JulieMarch 28, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I'm so tired of snow, its so nice to see a little spring!

    Love your new background!

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  24. Sweet Bee CottageMarch 29, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Girl? You crack me up! I can't wait to see what you do next. I bet you got an A+++!

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  25. suzMarch 29, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I've always pictured you just like that!
    Love it!

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  26. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMarch 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Awesome -that turned out so good! Just popped in the catch up with you and say hi.

    Manuela

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  27. LalleeMarch 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Super Kathy!!! Get out there with your weapons and scare away that winter. Who knew a super hero loved pink? Great job on your assignment. Let us know when you get an A+. If you don't, we may all show up on your professor's doorstep to complain.

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  28. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I love it Kathy. It looks like it would be a great video. Lovin those tomato pin cushions too. You crack me up too!

    Karen

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