Posted on: Mar 26, 2011 11:09 AM
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SunflowersMA wrote:
I'm a real beginner, at age almost 66 (on Monday) taking drawing classes, and landscape painting classes. Always inspired by friends on bc.org who post their gorgeous photographs, even if Lisa doesn't call herself an artist, she is in my mind. The creative projects I've found since bc, 4 years ago this month, have contributed to my healing. I'd love to hear from other women about their art, sculpture, painting, quilting, polymer clay, and everything I can't remember to include (CRS!) creative work - especially how you inspire yourself on those days when you aren't feeling as good as you'd like to feel ( Arimidex friends?)
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Apr 1, 2011 03:59 AM SunflowersMA wrote:
I feel so blessed. I live in a teeny, weeny little cabin in the hills/woods of Western MA. Haven't traveled ( by choice in years & years) - and I have such inspiring places to paint, thanks to Lisa, and my books.
My Canon printer acually ran out of ink - and that's how I learned there are places that sell Refill Ink kits so I don't have to keep buying those pricey ink cassettes! I AM SO EXCITED. Just ordered it & I plan to print out ALL my downloaded pictures. Can't wait! More thank yous!!!!!
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Apr 1, 2011 07:52 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
how about the secrets of the Iris
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Apr 1, 2011 08:13 AM CindaD wrote:
OMG, I love this thread. I haven't been on the boards in a while and now I find myself checking regulary to see the new art work. Jackie I love necklace. FuzzyLemon I hope your chemo goes well. SoCalLisa your photos rock!.....I love the rose. Hmmm I wonder how I could get an art group going for our local cancer patients. Jackie do you know how the creative circle got started or who I could contact there. I think this might be just the thing I'm looking for.
TGIF!
Cinda
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Diagnosis: 9/19/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Apr 1, 2011 09:45 AM jdootoo wrote:
Caerus-Sunflowers:
It is sea glass, pottery, and a few other things. Didn't it turn out beautiful? I was paired with a jewelry artist and she and I designed it together, then she finished it for me. The pieces are individually crocheted around the edges with cording and wire, glued on, then tied onto the backing. I love it too! What kind of jewelry do you make?
One love, Jackie
There's a natural mystic blowing through the air; If you listen carefully now you will hear. This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last: Many more will have to suffer, Many more will have to die - don't ask me why. -- Bob Marley
Diagnosis: 1/29/2010, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 6/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Apr 1, 2011 11:04 AM SunflowersMA wrote:
Jackie,
How brilliant a way to finish a piece. II used to make rather elaborate necklaces made of hand blown glass beads ( not mine!) and other dichroic glass. Don't do as much anymore - but I'm now eyeing my collection of stones, beach glass, found objects - and my life time collection of crochet needles, string, leather strips, JOY, JOY, JOY!!!!
CindaD - I would look up to see if you have "Art therapists" listed in your area. In Northampton MA there is a Cancer Connection - resource for all kinds of ativities. An Artist association, local Craft Center, might ive you leads to people who could help you organize. Also, outreach at local hospitals. Good luck. I'll check with the woman who started Art from the Heart to see if she has more ideas.
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Apr 1, 2011 11:06 AM SunflowersMA wrote:
Lisa
I LOVE the mystery of the Iris, the different color combinations, and the resilience - the ifted roots will thrive almost anywhere!!! I remember when my Grandpa used to clear out his Iris Garden, and put the little cut pieces on the mulch pile - and soon I'd find little Iris growning there! Magic - just like our healing after all the treatments 
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Apr 1, 2011 11:13 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
Look deep within it...
this isn't very clear, but you get the idea
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Apr 2, 2011 04:37 AM sandymess wrote:
Wow! You ladies are so talented and inspiring! I'm so glad I found this thread. I love to write, stories, children's books, poetry... I have about 5-6 chapters left of a book about 2 girls coming of age during the Woodstock era. And the main protagonist's name is Cinda! haha Just like our CindaD. I just love that name. Anyway, I haven't been able to write much in a couple of months--too exhausted to get the brain going. My RO says that I should be able to get back into it by the Summer sometime.
But I also enjoy photography, sewing, jewelry making, and drawing (though I haven't done that in ages!) You have inspired me to get out the old sketch pad and see what I can come up with today.
Thank you so much for that! I really have been stuck in a rut since BC came to town.
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Apr 2, 2011 04:40 AM SunflowersMA wrote:
gorgeous, just magnificent, inspiring - I can't WAIT for my colored printer ink to arrive!!!! ;)
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Apr 2, 2011 05:26 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
I have one of the canon professional printers that sits in my garage
It has ten different inks and when I buy new ones, at least one of them
has contact problems with the printer and it will not print..so I finally
ditched it...my DH bought it for me as a surprise a few years ago
and I kept trying to like it and make it work ,but it is now officially
dumped..
now I just use by cheapie HD printer..but I am enjoying
what I am doing once again..
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Apr 3, 2011 03:42 AM sandymess wrote:
Jackie: That necklace is so unique and gorgeous. I just love it!
Fuzzy: You inspire me to get back to my drawing. I forgot how much I enjoyed it.
Lisa: Lovely photos! Photography is one of my favorite things, though I don't know a lot of the technical aspects of it. What kind of camera do you use?
Hope you're all enjoying your weekend. It's sunny but cold here in Maine today. I'm looking forward to warmer weather!
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Apr 3, 2011 06:34 AM SunflowersMA wrote:
sandymess
if we get it here in MA, we'll send it "downeast" - at least it's sunny today - wind strong enough to about knock me over. I too am inspired by the drawings fuzzylemon is doing - and she is so early in her treatment Really fantastic.
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Apr 3, 2011 07:01 AM thefuzzylemon wrote:
Thank you all ... it's really a blessing that this thread came along!! Thank you Caerus-Sunflowers for brining us together and inspiring us to ...well, inspire!! I'm on day two post treatment and so far it's the most mild SE's. Still a struggle, but not nearly as bad!! I took my book to treatment but the sedated me and I slept through the whole thing!
I can't wait til we are done designing the new garden...I will definitley post pic's of that!! My husband decided to really make it "something" ...
Hugs to all!!
thefuzzylemon
Diagnosis: 1/20/2011, 2cm, Stage IIIc, 14/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Apr 3, 2011 08:26 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
The roses in Balboa Park here are blooming, what a sight to see
I just walked through it this morning..
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Apr 4, 2011 09:32 AM sandymess wrote:
Wow! That is lovely!!
SoCalLisa, do you use photoshop? Your pictures are fabulous!
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Apr 4, 2011 11:38 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
no sandy, I just use Picasa, the free download for Google for all my
quick editing..sometimes I will use photoshop or lightroom if the mood
strikes me, and that is a rarity..lol..I lack patience
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Apr 5, 2011 03:25 AM sandymess wrote:
SoCalLisa: I hear you on the patience thing! lol How did you get that black background for the rose pic you posted before this last one?? Like I said, I love photography, but I don't know a lot about the technical aspects.
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Apr 5, 2011 03:51 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
i used the darken feature on Picasa..it works for some pix but not others..
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Apr 5, 2011 04:27 AM sandymess wrote:
That is SO cool! I've got to try it sometime. Thanks for the info!
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Apr 5, 2011 04:39 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
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Apr 5, 2011 11:43 AM painterly wrote:
Uploading didn't work. I will try again.
Diagnosis: 11/10/2008, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Apr 5, 2011 02:35 PM jdootoo wrote:
Painterly: I had trouble uploading too... you have to post your image somewhere on the web (Flickr, etc.) the click the picture button (looks like a tree) to go find it. Good luck, I would love to see what you have to share!
One love, Jackie
There's a natural mystic blowing through the air; If you listen carefully now you will hear. This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last: Many more will have to suffer, Many more will have to die - don't ask me why. -- Bob Marley
Diagnosis: 1/29/2010, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 6/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Apr 5, 2011 02:40 PM SoCalLisa wrote:
I have to do it twice in the insert/edit image icon to have it work
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Apr 6, 2011 08:26 AM CindaD wrote:
SoCAL your photos are magical, what type of camera do you use. I bought myself a new camera for a "chemo present" while I was going thru tx, that was about 2 1/2 years ago and I still don't know how to use all of the bells and whistles....and it's really not that complicated. I've taken a bazillion pictures, I bought photo shop (a dancing with NED gift) ......never used it! You've inspired me to give it a try........so many creative ideas, so little time, why does work have to get in the way?
Sandy, not to many people have my name, where did you hear it?
Fuzzy hang in there, I hope you're feeling well.
Cinda
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Diagnosis: 9/19/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Apr 6, 2011 08:34 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
Cinda, I have a canon sx20is which is not a high end camera and a small panasonic
DMC-ZS5 ..most of the time I just use automatic..the trick for me in getting the focus
to agree with me. When I take pix of flowers, I never use a flash and even when the
camera wants to I override it and take it anyway..most of the charm of taking pix
is getting adjusted to what ever camera you do have. Another trick I use is never
to use the close up flower settings..what I do is back up and use my zoom to focus
in if I want the background not too sharp...and I guess the other thing is to really
watch out for the background in any photo. My next door neighbor took one with
laundry drying behind his pictures...oops
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Apr 6, 2011 08:35 AM SoCalLisa wrote:
Oh, and Cinda, just play around with your camera...it is not like 35 mm when you had to
pay for all the pix
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Apr 6, 2011 09:56 AM sandymess wrote:
Cinda: I don't know where I heard the name before, or if I did. When I started my book, the title came to me first--Cindarella Lollypop. The 2 protagonists are Cinda and Lolly. It feels so funny to be addressing you as Cinda. I feel as if I know you because of MY Cinda!
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Apr 6, 2011 10:41 AM, edited May 24, 2012 04:26 AM
by sandymess
Well, my pics do not compare to SoCalLisa's but I'll share a few anyway. 
Here's one of a tree at the Cancer Center after the ice storm we had a couple of weeks ago:
Diagnosis: 8/23/2010, IDC, <1cm, Stage II, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+