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lauradodson

wife.mom.teacher.maker.

Interests: color, sun, rain, breezes, shadows, rocks, skies, walks, family, friends, church, quiet, my bible

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Summer Art Camp

Art camp was a huge hit this June and I have to say I loved every minute. My young student artists were so enthusiastic and willing to jump right in and create. For me, that is what makes teaching art to children rewarding. Our class them was Woodlands and Forest... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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I added some more happy hearts to the shop today. I even included a photo for a possible display option. Yay! Here's how I like to display sweet heart dangles. You can check out the rest of my happy hearts in my shop. Link in sidebar. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Embroidered Hearts in the Shop

I listed some hearts in the shop today. More will come tomorrow. Head on over to my etsy shop and check them out. Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Boerne Handmade Market April 18

Are you coming? It's going to be a funfilled day with lotsa vendors, food, music, and creative folks. Put it on your calendar now. I've been stitching and painting my little fingers to the bone preparing for Boerne Handmade Market! More embroidered hearts and a few whimsical paintings and a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Spring has sprung in S. Texas! Yippee! I brought my phone with me on my a.m. walk and discovered the lovely evidence. Sigh. Sent from my iPhone Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Vista Print Postcard!

I made a postcard of my hearts for Boerne Handmade Market on April 18. I love it. Vista Print is have a 50% off sale that ends today. Hurry up and get busy. Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2015 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Whew! After Boerne Handmade Market, my fingers fell off. I have stitched over 100 hearts. 34 for the market, and the rest for custom orders. I think my socks were blessed right off my feet. I have never had so much fun in all my life. First with the making... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Boerne Handmade Market::October 25

I've been a maker since I was a child. My mother has a picture of me as a little girl sporting fancy milk carton shoes. I began painting soon after that , and I've never looked back. I like bright colors and whimsical subjects--birds, flowers, hearts, and houses. My paintings... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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you are loved with an everlasting love

Did you ever listen to Elisabeth Elliot? Her first husband, Jim Elliot, was serving in Ecuador and was killed with four other missionaries by the tribe they were trying to reach. After his death, she stayed in Ecuador serving the Quichua Indians before coming back to the States. She had... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Friend of Africa

I finally finished up my Friend of Africa embroidery + pattern. Whew. I will not say how long that's been on the table. Erm...ahem. However, it is now COMPLETE. Boy howdy does that feel good. I am offering it as a PDF pattern in my happydreamer shop on etsy. Please... Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Adventuring in Wonder Land. I'm in awe. The beauty of the glittering snow is too lovely for words. Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Gorgeous. And now that I'm done with my cowl, I'm using all leftover yarn + some new to make one. I chose 30-40% wool yarn since my cowl was for my MI trip. It'll be a warm and toasty blankie for next "winter". ;-)

Commented Feb 19, 2014 on project update : crochet blanket at pamgarrison

Home Sweet Home

I finally did it! I made my own embroidery PDF pattern. Yay. To say I am excited is an understatement. I listed it in my shop...right over here. Feel free to take a peek. If you like to sew, here's a great opportunity to try my pattern out for a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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I want to learn how to loosen up my brush strokes. I'm by nature a very controlled painter and I am not always thrilled with that aspect of myself/art. Maybe this time next year, Lord willing, I'll have improved to my satisfaction. Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Love Lives Here

My newest piece in my "Love Series". Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Love Sweet Love

{Hi! It's been awhile. Glad you found me.} I am in making mode. I have no clue what trips my swtich to ON, but it.is.on. I am happy about that. It's been quite some time since I've settled down at my desk to paint/make. {I do work on my hand... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2014 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Joy to the World the Lord is Come!

What a whirlwind of a fall semester! Back to school has turned into Christmas time. Time sure flies the older I get. Thanksgiving was wonderful--family, football, food, fun, long walk, soccer, visiting, sewing. What more could you ask for? One more week til break and I can hardly wait. Halls... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Virtue and Integrity. We Need It.

On both sides, of course. Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Shakespeare + Middle Schoolers: Go For It.

Talk about a winning combination! I'm sure some of it has to do with the fact that we are reading a comedy. Who does not like A Midsummer Night's Dream? If you don't, don't tell me. I love it. It was my first exposure to Shakespeare and I remember thinking... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Art at Home (Homeschool Art)

We homeschooled for several years. I enjoyed the time it gave me with my children, and the flexibility it allowed while teaching. I now teach MS English (7th/8th grades) and K-12 art. I am not required to teach K & 1, but this year my goal was to work classes... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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What can 7, 8, & 9 yr old boys do?

This summer I decided to start working myself out of a job. I decided to train these three in some needed life skils and they were game. In fact, they were down right enthusiastic. What can they do WITHOUT supervision, and very well? > clean their bathroom (angels singing) >... Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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When I deleted my blog a year ago, it left some broken links. One being this lovely embroidery pattern by pam garrison. I keep getting notitfications via pinterest that people are searching for it on my blog to no avail. Here it is! I did the embroidery, but it is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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Birthday Surprise

WOW. Fully awesome day. Instead of gifting Alan with yet another wonderful lego, which I do love to give, I thought it would be fun to give an 'experience' instead. The fun thing? Daddy took the day off and made it even better! And Nonnie came, too. They spent the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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The Independence Day parade in our small town is a big deal. We sat on the curbside with the rest of the city and enjoyed the celebration. Flags, Veterans, Fireman, clowns, bikers, lowriders...it is an amazing parade celebrating our country's independence. Cook out at Nonnie's, and laying on the quilts... Continue reading

Posted Jul 6, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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July 4th is not just the celebration of our Nation's Independence, but in our family, it's the celebration of Alan (aka Ol' Toothless). Alan at Welcome Home. This photo is in Alan's file at Welcome Home. There's also a naked baby picture. ;o) 4 years ago today, I called Alan... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2013 at lauradodson:art+craft

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