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NOVEMBER 20, 2009 11:39AM

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Cassie, a friend of my daughter's who I have become friends with also, invited me to come along and paint pottery. I'd never done it before and not sure if I'll ever do it again, but I sure had fun!

The selection was almost overwhelming to me. I had no idea where to start. I needed something easy, that much I knew.

So many choices! And colors!!!

I took a peek at some finished products to get ideas.

This is our workspace before we got started... all clean and nice!

Then.... it changed! We got to work!

I picked my colors.

I found a cup I liked.

And I decided to paint hearts. I mean, how hard can hearts be??? I've been painting hearts since before kindergarden!

When I finish my coffee, I figured a little heart would be... you know... heartwarming!!

I need to perfect my writing, but I'll live with this.

All glazed and fired.

A daily morning reminder of how to live my life.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Thanks, Cassie!! xoxo

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I love your mug! What fun...thanks for sharing your evening out with us...

Leonde Delmare

November 20, 2009 12:06 PM

quite a mug shot. Very nice.... ~R~

Chuck A. Stetson

November 20, 2009 12:11 PM

Very clever little mug! And everything is always better when you put your heart into it! Ha!

Tiger Sonora

November 20, 2009 12:24 PM

Very nice mug-art! We used to have a studio like this in town, but it closed last year :(

bluesurly

November 20, 2009 12:27 PM

Leonde, it was a great evening! But really, I could have gotten 4 mugs at TJ Maxx for the price I paid for this one. I guess it wouldn't be the same every morning, however.

Thanks, Chuck! lol

Tiger, yes... I won't even put the thing in the dishwasher!

bluesurly, The owner had several other stores in neighboring towns and they, sadly, have closed, also.

Stella, I stole the title from an old high school cheer!!

MiddleAgedWomanBlogging

November 20, 2009 12:36 PM

Looks like fun!

Owl_Says_Who

November 20, 2009 12:41 PM

I thought this was going to be about self-immolation. Your mug looks very comforting. I picture you sitting on a couch, holding the mug, looking out a window at a serene landscape.

Stim

November 20, 2009 12:41 PM

I'm always so impressed by those who create art with their hands... I can't even manage Etch-A-Sketch. Lovely mug, inside and out. L'chaim!

Sally Swift

November 20, 2009 12:42 PM

Owl, it was fun! Especially to see the end product.

Stim, that's how I see myself too! Now if all these neighbors would only tear down their houses so I can have some peace and quiet!

Sally, exactly why I chose hearts!!!! They're easy!

MiddleAgedWomanBlogging

November 20, 2009 12:45 PM

Dang! I thought we were going to fire one up and all I get is a cup? Oh well at least it is big enough to hold some coffee.

bobbot

November 20, 2009 12:46 PM

bobbot, coffee is my drug of choice!

MiddleAgedWomanBlogging

November 20, 2009 12:47 PM

Cuuuuute! I just did this with my daughters last week. They decorated a platter for Thanksgiving. I'll have to post some pics when I pick it up. Hey! I just remembered - it's ready TODAY! Yippee!!

Great reminder how to live your life EVERY day, indeed! Nice work!

Outside Myself

November 20, 2009 01:41 PM

That looks like so much fun and I really like your mug. :)

Gwendolyn Glover

November 20, 2009 03:02 PM

This is so endearing.
Rated.

Thoth

November 20, 2009 03:53 PM

I love that mug! You've motivated me to look for a pottery place and make myself one.

Karin Greenberg

November 20, 2009 04:31 PM

Talk about making the most of an opportunity!

Ellen Hawley Roddick

November 20, 2009 05:15 PM

Nice!

Roger Fallihee

November 20, 2009 05:47 PM

Mugging for the camera???? r.

OEsheepdog

November 20, 2009 09:14 PM

Creative outlets are fun and so good for one's self esteem. I used to teach needle point to girls and boys 12 to 17 years of age. My colleagues were constantly surprised especially at the boys' enthusiasm in their creations, and how they started behaving in other classes as a result. Love your mug !
Rated - for following the creative spirit