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Grow Strong & Beautiful

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 by Alyice

This is a “catch all” I created out of an old Ovaltine canister, some molding paste, a few napkins, and acrylic paints. I made it for the child of an online buddy.

There’s no special reason for the design except that I believe every child should have the opportunity to grow up strong and beautiful, to be able to experience nature in its truest form, and to feel safe in spite of the chaos thrust upon them by our fast paced and ever changing world.

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Earth Tones Recycled Art

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 by Alyice

This is a “catch all” I created out of an old peanut canister. I call it “Earth Tones” because it reminds me of something you’d find in a Native American hut many, many years ago. Its simple elegance draws me to it and I had a hard time giving it up.

I made it for a young mom who wanted something nice to place on her kitchen table but didn’t want glass for fear that her little ones would knock it over and break it.

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Modern Infant Art

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 by Alyice

Two weeks ago I joined my husband at his company picnic—thanks Adams Thermal Systems, Inc. in Canton, SD, we had a great time!—and brought along my camera. My kids weren’t too keen on the idea of me taking photos of them so I opted for a few impromptu photo sessions with my husband’s boss’ twins. Of course the lighting wasn’t the greatest since we were under the trees trying to keep cool, but I did manage a few cute shots.

This is my “modern art” version. I don’t know what it is about this particular photo that prompted me to turn into a piece of visual art, but I love it!

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