Monthly Archives: February 2012

When The Comic Was Better Than The Movie

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Joe_Williams

I was leafing through some old comics looking for something that would fit this category when I came across this ad: Gene Colan’s recent death had brought about a number of articles and posts in appreciation of the great one’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Seven

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tina Garceau

The seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Young Girl and Old Timer – The Capewell Glass Negative Collection

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another of John B. Capewell’s glass negatives that he shot about 100 years ago. I don’t have any information as to the identity of this pair, but the girl appears in a number of the 200 glass negatives in … Continue reading →

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Table Runner

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tina Garceau

I’ve done quite a few posts on what to do with scraps of fabric leftover from previous projects, this is one of them – sort of. I’ve wanted to make a runner for my dining room table for quite some … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Tina Garceau

This year my Valentine to Joe covers our various obsessions. Joe’s got this thing about shrimp, whereas I have a fixation with ugly food from vintage magazines. When I spotted an ad for Underwood Deviled Ham, I knew the theme … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day with Mrs. Crankipants

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mrs. Crankipants

Valentine’s Day is all about indulging – I’m hoping to get a heart shaped box of chocolates today. * gives Mr. Crankipants the side eye *

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Cupid’s Dancing Partner

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Mrs. Crankipants

Here’s a little heart-ache for Valentines Day courtesy of Mrs Crankipants! Honey, maybe musical theater is not the best place to find a beau!

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Friday Five – Number Six

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tina Garceau

 The sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Informal Family Portrait in the Yard – The Capewell Glass Negative Collection

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Mr and Mrs Capewell. John and Ella.

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