Do you all remember my “Snow Bird” from last year? Well my Anna’s Hummingbird is still hanging around but this time with his wife and brood of 2 chicks from this year. As the temps have been falling I need to really keep on top of making sure his feeder is not freezing solid and he has adequate shelter close to the feeder.
This little fella sits on a vinyl coated wire all day about 2 feet from the feeder or on the Japanese Maple a few feet from my front door. He never ventures far from the house which I’m sure radiates a bit of heat and cuts the wind.
Hummingbirds have a unique way of keeping warm or conserving their energy – at night, or any time they cannot get enough food to fuel themselves – they go into torpor – a state in which their metabolic rate is only one-fifteenth that of normal sleep….very much like hibernation.
I can walk right up to him in the early morning without him moving a muscle. I call these beautiful Anna’s humming birds my “tree pickles” or “gerkins” because they are shaped and colored just like one!
Last night I forgot to bring the feeder in….The red popsicle needed thawing. When I brought it back out, 2 hummies buzzed me and landed on the feeder while I was still hanging it up. I hope I can get Steve to get a photo of them doing that tomorrow!!! I told my friend today I want to get them each a little match box complete with blankie and hot water bottle for Xmas to sleep in!!
As I write at 6:30 PM the temp is 24 and heading down to a near record low for Portland this time of year. Brrrrrrr you would never know I was born and raised in Minnesota! My friends are all laughing at me I’m sure…but keep in mind I only own unlined raincoats not a single sweater. I had to really dig to find those photography gloves I bought for Chengdu 2 years ago. Geeze have I turned into a wimp
So what does one do on a cold week to keep warm???? Created fused glass and finish up some batiks!!
This yummy card and print was inspired by a dog we bred years ago…actually he is Megs litter brother Ike!! Thank you Bonnie for letting me use his stately likeness to do this rich colored batik
TWICE AS NICE by GRAFFITIMAGERY Sandra
Are you looking for a special panda gift to give this year but just waiting for the right thing to come along. Well this Fine Art Giclee print I call TWICE AS NICE of two cubbies playing in the Sichuan sunshine might be just the ticket!!!
AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES FOR ALL BUDGETS. DELIVERY IS USUALLY WITHIN ONE WEEK
Prints start as low as 9.49 and framing is ON SALE through December 7th!!!!
Check out a couple of ideas for framing BELOW I quickly did up on Imagekind. If you would like for me to help choose your framing and even do the ordering for you, please just let me know. I love choosing frames and mats!!!
Above shows a black frame black outer mat and 1/4″ white inner mat
Above shows the same black frame with one white mat (no inner mat)
This print is available as a canvas as well and looks super as a Gallery Wrap stretched over a frame
“PRIDE OF BOTSWANA” GICLEE ART PRINT AND GREETING CARDS
NOW AVAILABLE AS A PRINT IN MY EBAY STORE..CLICK HERE FOR EBAY
OR AS FRAMABLE ART CARDS IN MY ZAZZLE STORE..CLICK HERE FOR ZAZZLE
Thanksgiving 2009 has come and gone and I’m sure we all still feel as stuffed as that turkey we ate. As you ponder on Black Friday what you would like to give your family friends and co workers for gifts this year……you may be thinking “budget”, “unique”, and possibly a “green” gift that would give back to the world around you.
As the Trunk Show participants could see, being a part of an animals quality of life and survival of a species is one of the most rewarding gifts one can give to any animal lover.
“YOU BETTA …YOU BET” NEW CARDS AND GICLEE PRINT AVAILABLE AT LINKS ABOVE
One very thoughtful and economical gift idea to consider is to give one of my endangered species art cards in my ZAZZLE STORE
TODAY ONLY MY ZAZZLE CARDS ARE 55% OFF..CLICK HERE
These stunning cards are suitable for framing and a portion of the proceeds is going to Pandas International too! You can purchase a small frame at Target or even the Dollar Tree Store, wrap the gift in recycled newspaper , tie with pretty yarn or fibers, make a darling tag from a paper bag (embellish with your bead purchases maybe) and VOILA!! You have a unique gift for under 10.00.
If you would like a special insert for your card describing PROJECT PANDA and my donation / involvement with the pandas to give to the recipient as well, just let me know and I will you the insert to print at home.
And be sure to take advantage of Zazzles crazy BLACK FRIDAY DEALS Today only!!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COUPON CODES FOR
FREE SHIPPING AND MUCH MORE!
And don’t forget that this beautiful handbag is up on EBAY and closes tonight
(Nov 27, 200916:56:06 PST)
Set your Ebay alarm or your Auction Sniper bids so you don’t miss out!
This gorgeous sling style handbag is on Ebay right now.Both the front and back are decorated with chows and embellishments. Lots of pockets and zippers and all Scotchgarded so you don’t need to worry about getting it dirty
CLICK PHOTOS OR LINKS TO ACCESS THESE ITEMS IN MY STORES OR EBAY
DID YOU ALL HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND??? As you can see I worked straight through the crazy NW storms to get some of the coolest artworks listed on my websites for you to consider for holiday gift giving!! My yard as well as myself look VERY windblown. . Today is sunny and I’m thrilled to bits to soak in the rays in my studio window as I write to you all.
THE TOP 3 ITEMS ARE ALL EBAY AUCTIONS STARTING AT $1.00 WITH NO RESERVE as a Thanksgiving week special for you all!!! I adore REAL auctions where anything goes!! Many of my Ebay store items have a portion of the proceeds going to Pandas International as well
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AUCTIONS PLUS MUCH MORE IN MY EBAY STORE
AND BELOW FIND NEW BATIK CARDS IN MY ZAZZLE STORE PLUS TONS MORE!
ALSO NOTICE THE NEW LINK ON THE HOMEPAGE AT GRAFFITI GOSSIP
CLICK ON GO SHOPPING JUST UNDER THE BLOG HEADER AT GRAFITI GOSSIP TO FIND ALL MY MERCHANDISE WEBSITES IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION…YES…EVEN I WAS GETTING CONFUSED SO I WOULD EXPECT YOU ALL WERE GOING CRAZY WHEN YOU WANTED TO FIND MY ITEMS BETWEEN MY POSTINGS.
This is the beauty and curse of evolving and growing in my art…..it means I need to keep changing my websites to keep up with my interests and yours! Next I will be making some additions to my main website SANDRAMILLER.COM
since a few things are needing updating badly. That will come after the holidays as it’s a 2 week project
So I think I will stop with this info so as to not inundate you with too much in one post. I have all sorts of awesome goodies in the works and will be posting a good portion of them on Ebay this week either in the Ebay store or as an auction.
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving week…I will be posting again before Turkey Day
Hugs, Sandra.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LAST SET OF PENDANTS AND BEADS OF THE TRUNK SHOW
Wooo Hooooooo we have had quite a week my wonderful Trunk Show peeps!! Last nights auctions closing was such a fun time and I saw many new faces bidding too!! It’s always great to meet new friends via the beads and art and auctions always bring out the fun passionate side of folks anyway. Thank you all so very very much for your bids, and a huge congrats to the winners!!
If you want your auctions combined with your trunk show purchases off the site to reduce shipping, auction payment will need to be sent by Thursday evening as I will be shipping Friday. Thanks for understanding!!
I just listed 17 NEW sets in the SHOW SPECIALS category on the website!! Some of these sets have duplicates but not many. You will find the deepest cuts in prices on this particular grouping of items of the entire show!!! You will find a number of fused glass pendants of mine at giveaway prices.
THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO ACQUIRE THESE LISTINGS AT THIS LOW LOW LOW PRICE!! AFTER THE SHOW TODAY, I WILL BE COMBINING ANY OF THE UNSOLD SMALL GROUPINGS INTO LARGER SETS, TO POST ON EBAY LATER IN THE YEAR…. AT A HIGHER STARTING BID THAN WHAT I AM CHARGING ON THE TRUNK SHOW.
Soooooo have fun my friends during this GRAND FINALE!! I need to go stretch my legs (7 hours at the computer today nonstop…I have a pancake butt..lol) and start to prepare for the 2 day packathon to get your beautiful beads on their way to their new homes!!!
Every shipment will have a little surprise from Thailand in the package so you have more goodies to look forward to!! I will write on Friday to give a report and photos of the craziness that goes on in this studio during show shipping. A few of you asked if my studio was always as clean as it was during the show…….you will see soon!!! LOL!
