Crazy Rabbit Art Circle

Hello Rabbits,

It has come to my attention that:

1.  some of you don't really want to make cookies
2.  there are alot of children in our area that are going hungry

So, here's the scoop:

1.  if you want to be part of the cookie exchange, bring cookies
2.  if you don't want to be part of the cookie exchange, don't bring cookies and don't take any cookies

3.  both Betty & Beryl are involved in organizations that help the hungry children in our area.  If you would like to help these kids, any $$ would be appreciated - bring it to the meeting and one of the Rabbits will take it and make sure it goes to a child in need.

As the Mama Rabbit, I will be baking cookies because I have never done it before and I have now completed detailed research on the subject.  I will also bring two ten dollar bills - one for Betty's group, one for Beryl's group.

Oh yes, I'll also be bringing the beverages! 

Looking forward to seeing those of you that can make it!

Happy Ho, Ho, Ho to you!

Beth

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Date:  December 14, 2011
Time:  6:30p - 8:30p

Location:  Beryl Olivit's House

Project:  Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments

This is the cookie cutter ornament, and people can bring a photo if they would like, or Beryl has scrapbook paper that everyone can use, and some other decorative Christmas things. 
 

Food & Beverage:  This month, we'll do appetizers and beverages.  I'll bring the beverages!  So, all you Crazy Rabbits just bring your favorite appetizer to share.

Cookie Exchange: Please bring 3 dozen cookies/bars.  And bring a container to fill and take home with you.  We will put all the cookies out and everyone will go around the table and fill their container with 3 dozen cookies of their choice.

 

Gift Exchange: Please bring a small ($10 max) Christmas gift.  We'll do the Chienese gift thingy....who knows what you'll end up with!

1275 Greybrooke Place

Oldsmar, FL 34677This is in East Lake Woodlands, Aberdeen subdivision
Gate code:  #6329

RSVP: I need a firm head count so Beryl can be sure she has enough supplies.  Please let me know ASAP if you can make it or not.

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Rabbits -

Yesterday, Beryl and I went for lunch to celebrate her birthday!  After eating some yummy food, we went into a few shops to sniff around about having our art creations on consignment and exploring the cost of having a space in different stores.

As it turns out, we met a wonderful woman that owns The Conscious Connection in Ozona.  She is having an event on December 3rd from 12p - 5p.  It is a Holiday Wing Ding Thing! 

Beryl & I purchased and reserved a table for our stuff!  It was $20 and we need to bring our own table.  I think she and I will fill this table up...no problem. 

If anyone else wants to try their hand at selling their things, I think you'll need to get a spot...$20 and have a table.  Perhaps we can set up all our tables next to each other and cover for each other if we need to work or pee.  I think two people per table will be ideal.  We are THE Crazy Rabbits!

We had to have a "company" name and make a donation for the hourly drawing.  So I told her we were the Crazy Rabbit Art Circle and I donated an altered spoon I had in my purse (you never know when you'll be on The Price is Right).

I don't have time to create a website but I did create a Facebook page!  Look for it and like it - The Crazy Rabbit Art Circle.  You'll see I also started a photo file.  Anyone that wants to have their work posted there for all to see and maybe buy - let's do it!  As the Admin of the page, I suspect that I will have to add the photos but just send any to me, along with a "title/description" and I will post.

Anyone else interested in selling your wares that day????  Hey, I am told this is how all the artist start out!  So, let's hop on it!

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Date:  October 26, 2011
Time:  6:30p - 8:30p

Location:  Beth's House, but it will be hosted by the fabulous Tiffany!

Project:  Decorative Letters

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Meeting schedule for the rest of the year:

• October 26th, 6:30p...hosted by Tiffany at Beth's house (East Lake).
• Project: Decorative Letters
• Birthdays: none
• November 16th, 630p...hosted by Dawn at her house (Countryside).
• Project: Painted Wine Glasses
• Birthdays: Beryl
• December 14th, 630p...hosted by Beryl at her house (East Lake Woodlands).
• Project: Christmas ornaments
• Birthdays: Dawn
• Cookie Exchange
• Secret Santa

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• Just a reminder that our meeting is this Wednesday!!! 
• We are starting at 6:00 p.m. at the request of the shop owner...she would like to allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours max.  I guess she has a life outside of her work.
• I have enough carbon paper for everyone if needed...it's reusable but I will bring my whole package so no waiting.
• Don't forget we are celebrating Tiffany & Joy...gifts are optional.
• Lorie, don't forget Ms. Mucus.  I am excited to see what you have done to her.  Just one alteration per person...control yourself!
• Bring your calendars...I would like to make sure we all have October, November & December meeting dates straight and a hostess assigned...I mean volunteered.

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Date:  September 28, 2011

Time:  6:00p - 8:30p

NOTE: Crazy Rabbits Joy & Tiffany are the birthday rabbits this month!!!  You know the routine!

Location: 

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Cook Time: 8 hours in the crock pot

Ingredients:

1. 2 lbs. stew beef, cut in 1 in cubes
2. 1 envelope Onion soup mix
3. 1 can Mushroom soup
4. 1 can whole mushrooms, drained
5. 1/2 cup red wine

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These stepping stones are still wet...we hope to post pictures of them cured and placed in their new homes soon....as you'll see, some Crazy Rabbits put a LOT more thought into their work...while others of us just went with abstract.  ;-)

Beryl's

Beth's

Carolyn's

Betty's

Dawn's

Joy's

Lori's

Tiffany's

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Date:  August 24, 2011

• Let's do a themed pot luck this time.  How about Mexican?  Bring a food or beverage to share...choose from the main dish, appetizers, dessert, beverages.  First to let me know gets dibs on the item. (Reminder: hostess will provide plates & glasses, forks & napkins, but not food or wine....makes it easy to be a hostess!)
• Bring laughter, a positive attitude and some cheer!

1. MOLD of choice:  You can buy molds at Michaels or JoAnn's but why spend money when you can use an old cake pan (9x9) or small pizza box, aluminum pans, ice cream buckets, plastic storage boxes, plastic planter saucer, etc.  Just make sure it's something you don't plan on keeping if it gets damaged in the process.
2. EMBELLISHMENTS: When gathering items for embellishing your stepping stones, steer clear of wooden items because they don't stick into the concrete very well. Get creative with your embellishments! Try seashells, marbles, beach glass, mosaic tiles, buttons, small toys, and mementos of any sort. You will be able to make prints in the cement after it has set for between 30 minutes to an hour. Besides handprints and paw prints. Try making prints with other items such as dog biscuits, leaves, cookie cutters, etc. Go to the thrift store and pick out old, colorful ceramic plates. You can break them up to use to make mosaic stepping stones. The possibilities are endless....
3. Saran Wrap & petroleum jelly 
4. Piece of old screen or hardware cloth - about the size of your mold. It will be used in the center of your stepping stone to make it stronger.
5. A few rags
6. Sturdy box to set your creation in to take home. Your stepping stone will have to set for 24 hours before removing from mold.

When you create stepping stones at home you can add dye to the mortar but we will NOT be doing that this evening as we're trying to keep a fun project a little simpler and not so messy.

Samples:

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Date:     July 27, 2011
Time:     6:30p to 9:30p


Location: Beth's House, 1847 Lago Vista Blvd., Palm Harbor, FL 34685


Cost:  Pot luck, choose one to bring and let Beth know (1st come, first serve):  hot dish, veggie tray, cheese & crackers, fruit, wine, tea, dessert.


BIRTHDAY NOTE:  Betty's birthday is August 7th - we will celebrate Betty at this meeting.  Gag gifts optional. 


Project:  Garden Sparkler


Supplies you need to bring (if you want more than one, be sure to get enough supplies, I think I NEED 3!!!!): 

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Yes Beth, lemons are a girls best friend.

Betty, our fearless leader for the evening.

Tiffany, watch out for the butterflies, they love your arrangement too!

Mary, the Birthday Girl.  Lovely!  Her and her arrangement.  38 never looked so good!

Lorie, Yes, bigger is better!

Joy, our newest Rabbit.  Welcome Joy!!!

Beryl, beautiful!  Can I have it?

Carolyn, love it, love it, love it!

All together now!

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1. Carolyn, 1/25
2. Lorie, 2/2 (Ground Hog's Day!)
3. Mary, 7/1
4. Betty, 8/7
5. Beth, 8/16
6. Joy, 9/3
7. Tiffany, 9/18
8. Beryl, 11/10
9. Dawn, 12/2
10. Razor P. Wolf, 12/16

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