ACEO Theme Week and More

Hello again, yes, this is my second post of the day. The theme this month is World Cultures or Countries. I had waited until the last minute so just went thru pictures my nephew had sent of Africa. I decided to draw his host family, in my rattie fashion of course.

The other three are ratties who just know that winter is coming and they will have to deal with cold, snow, hail, sleet and ice. On the fun side they will be able to go sledding, skating, skiing and all manner of fun winter activities. On the not so fun side it will mean shoveling, slipping, freezing and lots of grumbling.

I had another fall rat ready to list last night and at the last minute noticed that I forgot whiskers! Don't know how that happened, but I will add them today and he will be ready to list tonight, most likely before CSI.

Clicking on pictures will take you to the auction where you can read the story.

Hope you have an enjoyable day!

ACEO Theme Week for June

It's that time! ACEO theme week. This month the theme is Summer Garden and I managed to get two done. Click on the images to read the stories.

It was a beautiful day here in good old NJ. I hope the weather stays decent for a while, I can't stand humidity.


It's getting late and I am getting sleepy so I will add more tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Is it spring yet??

Hello all (waves to Gail and Dru). There was a big snowstorm in these parts on Sunday night. I hadn't watched the news all day, and there was just about an inch late at night, so I was surprised to wake up to a bunch of snow. I had done this ACEO on Sunday and thought the snow in it was exaggerated, but it turned out to be a self fulfilling prophecy.


I hope the snow doesn't hurt my crocus, which were just coming up, they were about a quarter inch tall. I usually don't notice them until there are a bunch, but I am so sick of this winter, I am looking for any sign of spring. (I do reserve the right to bitch about summer and say I can't wait for the colder weather.)

It is ACEO theme week time on eBay again. This month the theme is Caterpillars, Butterflies and Ladybugs. In my research I came across a Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar, which I found to be quite unique. I love the 'horns' coming out of his head. (Reminds me of an axolotl.) He hasn't gotten a bid yet so I guess I am the only one who finds him handsome. haha. You be the judge:



I didn't post about the NFAC (NibbleFest Art Contest) last month but better late than never. The theme was Vintage Cats, so I dressed my Beanie up in proper 50's fashion, pearls and gloves. I, along with two other artists, came in first place with 9 unique bids.


I do hope to post more regularly this month. Thanks for stopping by!

February already

I can't believe it's February already and spring is just around the corner. I always look forward to seeing the crocus bloom, then I know that spring is really close by. I used to like winter but lately not so much, I think because it's so expensive to stay warm.

I try to keep my little rats happy in the winter, they go skating, skiing, shovel snow, play piano and hang out in bars. They have more fun than I do. haha

Yesterday started the ACEO Theme Week (on eBay, search ACEO TW) which is Mardi Gras this month.

Not ones to let a little snow get them down, these rats know to head to the local bar for some good conversation, booze and a cigarette or two.
And why waste a freezing day indoors when you can glide around on ice skates on a frozen lake?
I hope you all are enjoying the last month or so of winter. However in a few months I will be complaining about the humidity which I can't tolerate at all.

After Thanksgiving and ACEO Theme Week

I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving. I, unfortunately, was sick and missed going to my SILs and brothers. I heard all had a good time and that I was missed, which is nice to hear.

Once my raging headache went away and my stomach settled down, I tried to enjoy just sitting and doing nothing. which wasn't all that hard to do.

Monday, Dec. 1 is ACEO theme week on eBay (search: ACEO TW). This month's theme is Snow Globes. I haven't yet decided what to do, but I'm sure it will involve a rat or a cat or perhaps both.

I will sign off today with some of my newest ACEOs which can be viewed/bid on here: