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Holiday Market in Jersey City, NJ – Dec. 6th, 2016

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THE JERSEY CITY PROJECT celebrates its second anniversary with Project: MARKET on December 5th & 6th, 2015. I am super excited that I will be there with some of my original artwork but also my artwork as giclee prints, 2016 calendars, purses, and fridge magnets.

The heated outdoor market is located in the Historic Downtown section of Jersey City, NJ and will act as a kick-off to the holiday shopping season highlighting local, celebrating seasonal, and encouraging economic growth amongst small businesses. Melding an old-world bazaar aesthetic with elements from popular culture, the market is not unlike the downtown area where it’s located – a burgeoning neighborhood rich with history and ripe with new development.

If you are in the area – come on by and visit us – behind the City Hall just a 5 mins walk from the Grove Street Path Station! I would love to see you!

Nat

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THANK YOU!

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To all my American Friends a Happy Thanksgiving and to you and all my Readers Around The World:

Thank you ! I am grateful to have you and all your comments and emails always make me super happy!

Huge hugs

Nat

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Mandy Collins

November 28, 2015 at 5:24 pm | #

Thank you Nat for all that you bring to the crafting community through the year

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Happy 4th of July!

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jvmetz

July 5, 2015 at 3:57 pm | #

Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! Thank you for always sharing your passion with us… your pleasure it always heartwarming!

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Kathy P

July 4, 2015 at 8:09 am | #

And a Happy Independence Day to you too, Nat!

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A Farewell to My Aunt Margot

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It’s been a very sad day on Thursday when the doctor called me to tell me that my grandaunt Margot in Germany passed away at the age of 95. She was my closest relative still alive and a wonderful cheerful person who made many people in her life happy and laugh.

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She was always a special role model for me and I will miss her more than anything. She was an amazing woman taking for many years care of my very sick uncle and then traveling 5 continents until she was in her early 80s . As a teenager I couldn’t wait for the postcards I would get from her from far away places like China, Australia, Swaziland or San Francisco just to name a few.

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My aunt was a source of stories with an unbelievable stack of family photos which I still haven’t been able to go all through yet. She would tell the funniest and quirkiest stories about family members and I could never get enough listening to them. As a child I remember running into the living room and standing in front of her photo cupboard begging her to take some new photos out and start story telling. We had a very special relationship and when she asked me when I was pretty young, if I would be her care taker when she wouldn’t be able to handle her matters anymore, I happily said yes. It bonded us even more over the years.

Even though I will miss her a lot and it weighs hard on me that I wasn’t with her when she passed on thursday, I know in my heart that she had a really wonderful and fullfilled life and that it was for the best for her as the last couple days were showing that she would probably remain in a terrible state after she suffered another stroke. I was on the brim to fly to Germany any moment, but the doctors had assured me there was no need to come, and that she would be alright. I am glad at least, that I was able to see her one last time awake and laughing and talking for her 95th birthday in December and I will cherish this memory.

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For some this might be a weird and very private post and I admit that I wasn’t sure if I should post about it…and to be honest I wasn’t even sure if I could write about it. But I felt that since I have shared so many stories, artwork and layouts regarding my aunt ever since I started blogging in 2006, that it was appropriate to let my long term readers know. Thank you for letting me share all these years our special relationship – and as I have said on Thursday to a lot of my friends:

Do me a favor today: hug a close relative today or call them and tell them how much you love them!

Nat

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lacyquilter

February 18, 2015 at 6:03 pm | #

So very sorry for your loss. Your aunt sounds like she was a very special lady. Hugs & prayers.

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Nancy Sapp

February 16, 2015 at 11:12 pm | #

This is such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your Aunt Margo.
Hugs to you from central IL.
Sincerely,
Grandma Nancy

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Angela Daly

February 16, 2015 at 11:00 pm | #

My prayers are with you and your family today, the pictures you shared from your grandaunt are beautiful

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Cindy Gay

February 16, 2015 at 4:51 am | #

Bless Aunt Margo. My 92 year old Dad died in January. You must scrap these!

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jyippee

February 15, 2015 at 11:25 pm | #

I’m so sorry for your loss. But so happy that you have shared your aunt with us. Since I just found you with the CJS course, this is the first I have heard about your aunt Margot. Now I will go back and read more about her…she seems like a woman ahead of her time, someone I would have been honored to know. She will always be with you, a part of you. Hugs to you, and thank you for sharing your dear aunt with us.

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Dara Lynn

February 15, 2015 at 6:07 pm | #

My thoughts and prayers are with you Nathalie. Several years have passed following your blog, and I remember all the wonderful pictures and history you have shared about Aunt Margot. What a full life she lived ..full of adventure , love of family, and a nurturing spirit. Bless you !

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Sue

February 15, 2015 at 5:26 pm | #

Although we all know this day will come, we are NEVER prepared. I am sorry for your loss Natalie and knowing how close you were, it’s a more than tough time for you. My thoughts and prayer are with you. The times you had to spend with your aunt and the photo’s you now have are truly amazing memories to have resurface when you need them. By the sounds of things, she had an amazing life, she will be soaring with the eagles now and pitching a tent somewhere to begin another adventure.
Big hug to you Natalie

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maura

February 15, 2015 at 5:08 pm | #

Nat, this is such a sweet story of you and your great aunt and the life adventures you’ve had. It is always hard to have someone you love leave your life. The good memories will always be there when you need them. Thinking of you and sending this with a big hug!

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Jo Murray

February 15, 2015 at 12:53 pm | #

It’s a sad time for you Natalie…and difficult to be so far away. You still have your wonderful memories…and I’m sure the photos will always bring back those stories. Your aunt will be at peace now.

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Sandra

February 15, 2015 at 12:42 pm | #

I am sorry to hear your Aunt has passed away. I have enjoyed seeing the photos and hearing about your special relationship. My condolences.

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Fiesta Stamp Set Giveaway – Closed

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Let’s have some fun ! I give one n*Studio Stampendous Fiesta Stampset including a free stencil away.

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~~Simply leave a comment between now and Friday, February 13, midnight EST~~ – here in the blog post and let me know what kind of project you would create with this StampSet.

~~I will draw one random winner and email the winner directly~~. (psst…there might be more give aways coming up in the next couple weeks ;) )

Update February 14th, 2015: Congratulations to Joi – I sent you an email to send me your address!

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Nat

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Regina Furman

February 9, 2015 at 9:41 pm | #

These would be perfect for wedding, engagement or anniversary cards!

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Linda

February 9, 2015 at 9:29 pm | #

I would love to make some mixed media cards with these… :) I love the design and looks.

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Kaylee Cammack

February 9, 2015 at 9:24 pm | #

I absolutely love your Fiesta Girl Canvas from your February 7th post. That green with the blue on the woman’s silhouette are gorgeous! I also really like the lace like look of the stamps in this set. Oh the places one could go with these stamps in her collection!

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Denise Luscan

February 9, 2015 at 9:13 pm | #

Love this set!! I would do some art journaling and maybe a canvas would be cute. Thanks for the chance to win!

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Heather

February 9, 2015 at 8:53 pm | #

This is very cool! Great opportunity.

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Gail Bassett

February 9, 2015 at 7:53 pm | #

What great designs! I would definitely use these on an art journal page. It would be so much fun.

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amy o'malley

February 9, 2015 at 7:33 pm | #

I would love to use these stamps in my art journals!!!

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fotogirl

February 9, 2015 at 7:32 pm | #

Would love to be able to play with these in the Art Journal that i am playing in, and am playing, so that is a good thing. You have made me look at it all differently when i get in there and start throwing paint and stuff around….thanks for that

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Anisa Haddad

February 9, 2015 at 7:11 pm | #

i would use it in a layout about Malaysia. Sound strange? I can see the flower being used to mimic a Rafflesia flower that grow here in the jungle.

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Jeane Walker Sliney

February 9, 2015 at 6:49 pm | #

I love your use of stencils and I would love to have these!

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Linda N.

February 9, 2015 at 6:36 pm | #

I can envision using this collection of stamps on my Gelli plate. I would pull a print and then use them again to stamp on the print.

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smokeysmom

February 9, 2015 at 6:14 pm | #

I would love to use these products in a mixed media canvas I am working on for my granddaughters to hang in their bedroom. Love the silhouette, I’d use the female side. Thanks for offering this giveaway Nat. Hugs, Maggie

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Selene Carroll

February 9, 2015 at 6:06 pm | #

Wow, how cool! I would love to use these stamps in my art journal, and then maybe in a canvas piece! They look great for layering!

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Marta

February 9, 2015 at 5:42 pm | #

I really would like to have the set to do a background forma a Lo. Web Will see ……. if it is possible.

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Audrey Mislan

February 9, 2015 at 5:41 pm | #

I would use silhouettes and stamps to create journal pages and mixed media canvases. I would the stamps separately to add texture to art journal pages and canvases

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Francine Groulx

February 9, 2015 at 4:13 pm | #

I would do an Art journal page featuring your samps and stencil… LOve those!

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Fran Weinberg

February 9, 2015 at 4:01 pm | #

Oh, these stamps are wonderful! I don’t have any of your stamps or stencils, but see loads of possibilities. I would start by playing with them on my gelli plates. Then, I’d probably make somes cards and then use in my journal. Please pick me!

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Rhonda Strickland

February 9, 2015 at 3:48 pm | #

I would probably make a card or a canvas. VERY Fun!! Thanks for the chance to win. :o)

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Judy Meeker

February 9, 2015 at 3:38 pm | #

Oh, I would definitely use these products on an art journal page. Can’t wait to get my paint smudged hands on them!

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Linda on the Prairie

February 9, 2015 at 3:19 pm | #

Ole! These shout texture in the best possible way. I would use them to add dimension to some red and black Gelli prints I’ve been saving.

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Lura Brown

February 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm | #

oh yes….sure would love to have these delivered to my door. i could put them to very good use for sure. LOVE THEM!! thank you for the chance to win. xoxox

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yankeegirl

February 9, 2015 at 2:17 pm | #

Awesome stamp set….I would definitely find lots of spaces to use it in my art journal!!!! Thanks for a chance to win it here!

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Sabine Schneider

February 9, 2015 at 2:07 pm | #

Hallo Nat,
Da versuche ich doch mein Glück! Ich habe inzwischen einen Shop in good old Germany mit deinen neuen Stempeln gefunden. Wenn ich hier gewinne, kaufe ich die Anderen :-))))
Liebe Grüße, Sabine

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tesa

February 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm | #

I love your stamps!. That set is awesome and I like very much their name. I would like to use them in my art journal pages. Cross my fingers!!!

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Sue W

February 9, 2015 at 1:28 pm | #

i would use it in a layout for my grandsons album!! Love your stamps!!

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Happy New Year 2015!

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to all of you out there! May 2015 be filled with happiness, fun, health and loads of creativity for you!

See you in 2015 !

Nat

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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays to all of you! Have a wonderful and special time!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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I am grateful to have you – thank you from my heart. Have a wonderful day!

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Around The World Blog Hop

Last week my wonderful and creative friend Joe Rotella (who also takes care of me at CHA and sees to that I am actually eating my lunch there – and that EVERY year- LOL) invited me to join an Around the World Blog Hop and so I will answer 4 questions he left me with :)

1. What are you working on right now?

mmmhh – LOL. I am working on a couple projects at the moment which I cannot really talk about …they are all making me super excited …and I cannot wait to share with you :) But …besides that…I have on my desk right now something I prepared and tested for a project I planned to do tonight at a class I am taking at the Museum of Modern Art.

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I created a face stencil – hand drawn and then used Julie’s Scan N Cut Machine. I will use it tonight to imitate my version of a Roy Lichtenstein copy…well…lol- let’s see ;)

2. How does my work differ from offers?

Oh Brother….what a question – LOL. I think my main difference is that I totally dive into my favorite art media and try to understand every single bit of them to make them my friends and to communicate with them during my creating part. Now that makes me sound like a weird person…but then on the other hand…here you go…I am weird ;)

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3. Why do I create?

It sounds cliche, I know- but because I have to. It wasn’t always that way but creating art made me a more complete person.

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I am calmer and more relaxed and happier when I created art. I get cranky when I have days where I cannot create – actually I am a bit cranky right now because a lot of the things I am working on right now have to be done at the computer.

4. How does my creative process work?

It starts with a slight idea and the urge to get started. Then I start creating. I do not let the picture in my head ruin my creating flow …I let the happenings guide me – going back and forth between control and happy accidents. It is a long process but I love it. Here is a piece that I am doing it with right now – it is not finished yet.

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Of course I should keep the around the world blog hop- chain going…but because I totally forgot about it and I stink…I am probably the bad person who interrupts the chain. I am also just a human being…But maybe the two I list right here will pick it up – in any event their blogs are fun to check out :)

I always love to see what Marsha in the Netherlands is up to and as we are already in the Netherlands…also my friend Birgit Koopsen :)

And with this…I am off …I told you I was cranky, right? I gotta create at least for a couple minutes now – LOL.

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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