They Draw & Cook. I Oogle & Drool.

I may have mentioned before that I am a chronic blurfer. I don't think it's a bad thing. So, don't look at me like that. Anyway, I find all manner of blog. Cardmakers, seamstresses, poets, artisits, photographers, designers, people that make me laugh, make me think, make me wonder.




When you combine 2 talents, my mouth drops and I get that "deer in the headlights" look.
I am amazed at the multi-talented folks out there.
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Here's a blog that showcases Artists and Cooks. They Draw & Cook

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How cool is the name!

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Here's a sampling of a couple of the submissions:

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You really need to go over there yourself and check out all the fab art and recipes.

Happy Eating.

Blurfing Finds

Hi, my name is Jana and I am addicted to blurfing.

I love to blurf. My favorite thing to do is to download freebies. It's just such a rush to get something for nothing.
I also love to visit certain websites. One of them is Ali Edwards site. She has a very clean and simple style that I find refreshing. She get her projects DONE. Something I admire, and strive to. (Never quite get there, but I can dream.)
Anyway, one of her sponsors, 300dpi.com, is offering a freebie downloadable kit to Ali's blog readers.

They also have some other pretty cool freebies. And several very cool things available for purchase. Yikes!!!

Well, what are you waiting for? Go to Ali's blog, read about the freebie and then go get it. Don't wait too long. The offer is only good to June 30th. And we all know how time flies.

See you later...

Blurf Fav's and Pay It Forward

I haven't shared some of my 'local' hang-outs with you in a bit. So here are a few places I find myself lately AND a little Creative Person bonding opportunity. We all make things and share them here in Cyberland. But wouldn't it be nice to share a creation or two in REAL LIFE with someone else who creates? Read on to find out more, but in the meanwhile, here are a few of my favorite loitering locations. They are chock-a-block full of inspiration. In no particular order - except for Amy, cuz she had to be last because of the additional blurb, but enough of this, go on now...

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1. Valerie at THE SUM OF ALL CRAFTS generously shares incredible images with us all, makes incredible art, shares her artistic journeys with us, AND she is a Star Trek fan. Talent and Trek: Can't beat that! Above is one of the MANY images she shares. Are the gears of your imagination turning yet???

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2. Jenny at ALLSORTS creates, well, Allsorts of things. Above is just a sampling of Spring related items. She has a real love of all things British and whimsical. Not necessarily together though. She's certainly worth a visit.

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3. Amy at Tsuruta Designs comes up with some of the cutest cards. She also belongs to a few Design Teams. I haven't even tried to count them. Just go to her place and have a look-see. She also posted about Pay it forward.

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And now on to the ♥♥Pay It Forward for Creative People♥♥ information:

You take a pledge, sign up and mail things.

So here's the pledge:

I hereby promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment that they want to participate in the PIF challenge. In turn, they promise to post this and send something they made to the first 5 posters on their blog. Items must be received before the end of June 2010.

I don't know about you, but 5 seems like a whole lot to me, so although I will send to 5, I am going to change my requirement for you to send to 3 people. Just let me know and I'll add 2 additional people to my list to make up for the difference.

Won't you join me in the fun?

Blurf Fav's - Second Edition

Time for another BLURF FAV's list. It's really hard to narrow down the selections.



So, without further blabbering, here are a few more...



1. The name got me on this one. JUGS. Are you giggling. I did. Then I checked them out and they have some really cool challenges. I haven't done this one yet, but I'm going to.



Come on, you know the name is getting you too.


It's actually Just Us Girls. But I like JUGS better. Maybe it's just my warped sense of humor.

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2. Jen's tatertots and jello offers up some of the most wonderful crafty ideas. Things that we can actually use. Don't get me wrong, I love art, but I LOVE when I can use/wear it.

Check out this oh-so-cute necklace. I could see me making this and wearing it.

Maybe it's the colors. I love me some spring green...

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3. Monica's blog, Lick the Bowl Good, should be "Lick the screen". Because that is exactly what I want to do every time I see her amazing pictures. She not only takes all of these delicious shots, but she makes the food. Did you get me on that last one?

SHE. MAKES. THE. FOOD. TOO.

See this piece of cake. I want it. Now. Go over there and drool. Take a napkin. It might get messy. Just sayin'.

Wild Wednesday - Blurf Fav's

A few places I LOVE to spend time I don't have.

Here are a few of the places I am looking forward to visiting regularly...

1. Follow Thomas everyday this year. See where he goes and what the little guy gets into.

2. Gina at

Tyggereye Arts - Wonderful handcarved stamps and loads of other wonderful treats. She is hosting Heart the Art this year. A weekly Art Journal Prompt challenge. I am joining her in this venture and so should you. Go check it out. Go on. I'll be here when you get back...

3. Food Porn Daily - no explanation required. (get a napkin before you go over) Make sure you visit the gallery and sign up for the daily email. Yumm.

4. A Collection A Day - beautiful pictures of different collections the artist has in her home. Both real and drawn collections. She is posting a gorgeous picture of a different collection everyday this year.