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Heartful Village News             Forward to a Friend                        August 24, 2010
Greetings!      
 
Usually, when it's been awhile between newsletters, I report that I've been very busy.  And I guess I have been this time too.  But, some of what has kept me busy lately is an ancient fitness plan I've taken up.  It's called lethargy. I'm running on lazy, indulging myself in an exotic subtropical vacation that rolled into town last month.  Memphis is hosting a free open air sauna and I've been glowing out toxins by the bucket. 
 
It's so hot the songbirds have changed their tunes and their schedules.  They're half-heartedly chirping in the morning and early evening, but they're off clock during the heat of the day.  Same thing with the squirrels.  They've taken to foraging at dusk.  Which is when I'm also out doggie walking Angel, who's programmed to first let out a blood-curdling yelp and then give chase.  Just like I'm not on the other end of the leash.  And I'm programmed to jump out of my skin at the noise, and then rein in her enthusiastic yapping and tugging.  The excitement doesn't last long, though, because Angel is pretty obedient and the squirrels are pretty fast.  But, even in my slow-paced listlessness, the days are never altogether dull. 
 
I hope all is well is your world.  
new in handmade lookup
We're all either busy or listless (or both) these days so I've simplified the newsletter format to linked images only.  When you see something that yanks your chain, just give it a click for more info.
SpirocreationsBubble & Bee OrganicHannah Nunn
Hotchkiss MobilesSmall Bird Jewelrylamixx
Stained Glass MobilesLee Ohio Designs 
Bure Felted Slippers 
 
recent blog posts
HandmadebyArtists.com blog posts often feature sites that are not in Handmade Lookup, and I sometimes post updates on sites that are.  So I'm now including blog postings in the newsletter.
PalePinkKyle SchumacherPhings
Karen in the WoodsCastle Bathslamixx
RZDesignChocolate.com coupon saleNovica Bali & Java sales
100% art message writing & framing resources
100% Art is a greeting card webstore, but it's about a lot more than just cards.  It's very closely aligned with the Heartful vision and my passion for promoting handmade and indie alternatives to mass-produced products.  In this case, frame-worthy original art and fine art prints over common factory made cards.  So I've included some resources to help folks first visualize and then display their 100% Art cards as real art.  And I've also provided some tips and tools to help in the message writing process. Please check out these new writing and framing tips pages. 
 
100% Art message writing and framing resources 
 
 
new 100% art homepage
And there's a new 100% Art home page that pulls it all together. Please check it out too when you get a chance, ok?
 
Goto to 100% Art home page 

And I'd love to hear what you think.  Thanks.

Until next time . . .
 
Peace.
 
Marina
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new in handmade lookup
recent blog posts
card writing/framing tips
new 100% art homepage
Featured Article
Read article "Let's Relax Outdoors Come Fall"
We've had a doozy of a summer everywhere. Memphis has been a combination sweat lodge/ sauna since early July. And my friends and relatives in other areas all have their own weather stories . . . Read article, Let's Relax Outdoors Come Fall.
On Sale at 100% Art
Check out what's on sale at 100% Art 
 
100% Art now has a new greeting card sale beginning on the 19th of each month.
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