HAPPY EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22!
Keep doing every little thing you can to protect and heal Gaia the Living Planet!
DAVID SUZUKI POSTED AN EARTH DAY SPECIAL WITH SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR THINGS WE CAN DO FOR THE EARTH
"Ever wonder how your tiny carbon footprint really impacts the big picture of climate change? Though you might feel like your lifestyle is insignificant compared to things like oil extraction or vehicle emissions, the choices we make in our day-to-day life — how we get around, what we eat, how we live — play a major role in slowing climate change."
DAVID SUZUKI asks that if you love the environment, vote on May 2!
"On May 2, your vote will shape how Canada addresses its growing environmental challenges. Vote for a candidate who is committed to protecting the environment because a healthy environment is the basis of a strong economy. Your ballot will encourage our leaders to act in the short term, and develop a vision for the long term, to protect the air we breathe, water we drink, and all of nature.
Voter turnout in the last federal election was the lowest in history – let’s turn those lows into historic highs.
If you love the environment, pledge today to vote on May 2 and bring three other people to the polls with you."
Playlist for the Planet
30 itunes that support environmental stewardship.
Green your workplace
"Save cash, time, and the planet when you go green at work. We offer all the tips and tools you need. Remember, people love companies with an eco-conscience, and so does Mother Earth."
Reduce your carbon footprint
"Simple changes in our everyday lives can help slow climate change — including reducing our energy consumption, choosing to travel sustainably, and being conscious of what we purchase."
Eat for a healthy planet
"There are many food choices you can make to help the planet. Here are a few actions you can take."
Call for leadership
"Political leaders earn their positions from votes. They care about public opinion and keep close tabs on issues constituents raise in letters, meetings, phone calls and the editorial pages of local papers. Your voice matters."
Join the Book Club
"Enjoy a good read? Want to join a thought-provoking discussion about a great book? How about an opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people who want to create a more sustainable future?
The David Suzuki Foundation Book Club is a virtual meeting place for people who love books that inspire action. "
Be a community leader
"We're looking for citizen leaders across our country to help David Suzuki protect nature right where they live — in their homes, workplaces and communities. Because we're all in this together, and planet Earth is the only home we've got. "
Here's to a cleaner, healthier Canada and world, our home and the future for our children.
cheers, Ruth
All Images Copyright Ruth J Jamieson, All Rights Reserved.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
FEATURE BLOGS FOR THE WEEK OF March 27 to April 2, 2011
I hope you will check out this week's Blog Features on Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: WELCOME ZAZZLER AND NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHER LIZA DEY
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: MEET ARTISTS AND ETSY SELLERS BETTY AND ROSE REFOUR
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST: Is a surprise :)
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
Watch for more Butterfly Garden items in my Zazzle shop this week and also some of my new cute I Luv Bunnies! items
I Luv Bunnies items can be found in the ANIMALS product category, listed down the side bar of my shop, or by clicking on the ANIMALS category image box on the shop page.
Other ANIMAL categories include:
I hope you are having a fantastic week!
Our snow is melting and the ducks have arrived back, yay!!!
All images are Copyright to the Respective Artist, All Rights Reserved
THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: WELCOME ZAZZLER AND NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHER LIZA DEY
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: MEET ARTISTS AND ETSY SELLERS BETTY AND ROSE REFOUR
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST: Is a surprise :)
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
Watch for more Butterfly Garden items in my Zazzle shop this week and also some of my new cute I Luv Bunnies! items
I Luv Bunnies items can be found in the ANIMALS product category, listed down the side bar of my shop, or by clicking on the ANIMALS category image box on the shop page.
Other ANIMAL categories include:
I hope you are having a fantastic week!
Our snow is melting and the ducks have arrived back, yay!!!
All images are Copyright to the Respective Artist, All Rights Reserved
Saturday, March 26, 2011
WEEKLY ROUNDUP for March 20 to 26, 2011
I hope you had a chance to check out this past week's Blog Features on Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: was the wonderful and talented Zazzler JESSICA IN SEATTLE
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: As my scheduled feature Etsy seller was unavailable this week, I chose to feature a fabulous ETSY Treasury on Wednesday. Curated by Shannon Girouard-Fogl the Treasury is from TEAM DISCOVERY and is titled 'Mother Nature Puts on Her Charms'
NATURE GLASS
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST was the lovely and talented multi-media artist Cherie Balowski
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
I have been busy creating new designs for Spring, Easter, Earth Day and Arbor Day. Some of these designs are now available in my Zazzle shop 'dequilla'
Postage, Greeting Cards, Stationery, iPad and iPhone cases, Necklaces and coasters are now available featuring my popular art Butterfly Garden. This line is being expanded daily to include all Zazzle's products. For many products there will be a variety of designs to choose from. The original image is quite large so I am able to make product featuring the overall image and also close up portions of the image. I'm very excited about this versatility!
HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND! I'll see you again on Monday with next weeks Feature line up and an update on what's new with my art and designs :)
All Images are Copyright to the respective artist, All Rights Reserved.
Written by Ruth J Jamieson, Copyright Ruth J Jamieson 2011, All Rights Reserved.
THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: was the wonderful and talented Zazzler JESSICA IN SEATTLE
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: As my scheduled feature Etsy seller was unavailable this week, I chose to feature a fabulous ETSY Treasury on Wednesday. Curated by Shannon Girouard-Fogl the Treasury is from TEAM DISCOVERY and is titled 'Mother Nature Puts on Her Charms'
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST was the lovely and talented multi-media artist Cherie Balowski
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
I have been busy creating new designs for Spring, Easter, Earth Day and Arbor Day. Some of these designs are now available in my Zazzle shop 'dequilla'
Postage, Greeting Cards, Stationery, iPad and iPhone cases, Necklaces and coasters are now available featuring my popular art Butterfly Garden. This line is being expanded daily to include all Zazzle's products. For many products there will be a variety of designs to choose from. The original image is quite large so I am able to make product featuring the overall image and also close up portions of the image. I'm very excited about this versatility!
HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND! I'll see you again on Monday with next weeks Feature line up and an update on what's new with my art and designs :)
All Images are Copyright to the respective artist, All Rights Reserved.
Written by Ruth J Jamieson, Copyright Ruth J Jamieson 2011, All Rights Reserved.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
I'VE HAD SOME DESIGNS FEATURED IN THE BLOG HOLLY COW'S WORLD
Many thanks to fellow artist and Zazzler Dan Radcliffe for featuring a few of my products over the last couple of months :)
DAN RADCLIFFE publishes this awesome Blog. 'HOLLY COW'S WORLD'
In the TO THE RESCUE, ANIMAL ADOPTION post of March, 23, 2011
In the LOVE, LOVE, LOVE post of March 16, 2011
In THE VIRTUE OF PEACE post of March 9, 2011
LOVE YOUR POSTS DAN :) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FEATURES!
Actually, Holly Cow and her typing assistant Oliver the Duck write that blog, and it is filled with positive, fun and funny writings, anecdotes and images :)
Holly Cow and Oliver the Duck are just two wonderful characters created by Dan Radcliffe. He has whole families and communities of characters and they are all bright, positive and fun.
Some of those characters are the residents of 'Quarter Baked'. Dan portrays these quirky characters in many humorous situations, accompanied by wise cracks and 'words of wisdom'. I have had the honor of having Dan create characters for my husband and myself and we are very proud to have his original artwork hanging in our home. The character he created for me is SUNSHINE.
Some other great Quarter Baked characters are:
I hope you get a chance to visit Dan and all his wonderful characters soon. Tell them 'Sunshine' sent you :)
All images Copyright to the respective artists. All Rights Reserved.
Edited by Ruth J Jamieson, All Rights Reserved.
DAN RADCLIFFE publishes this awesome Blog. 'HOLLY COW'S WORLD'
In the TO THE RESCUE, ANIMAL ADOPTION post of March, 23, 2011
In the LOVE, LOVE, LOVE post of March 16, 2011
In THE VIRTUE OF PEACE post of March 9, 2011
LOVE YOUR POSTS DAN :) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FEATURES!
Actually, Holly Cow and her typing assistant Oliver the Duck write that blog, and it is filled with positive, fun and funny writings, anecdotes and images :)
Holly Cow and Oliver the Duck are just two wonderful characters created by Dan Radcliffe. He has whole families and communities of characters and they are all bright, positive and fun.
Some of those characters are the residents of 'Quarter Baked'. Dan portrays these quirky characters in many humorous situations, accompanied by wise cracks and 'words of wisdom'. I have had the honor of having Dan create characters for my husband and myself and we are very proud to have his original artwork hanging in our home. The character he created for me is SUNSHINE.
Some other great Quarter Baked characters are:
I hope you get a chance to visit Dan and all his wonderful characters soon. Tell them 'Sunshine' sent you :)
All images Copyright to the respective artists. All Rights Reserved.
Edited by Ruth J Jamieson, All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
ZAZZLE'S JAPAN RELIEF STORE HELPING TO BRING AID TO JAPAN
In support of the rescue and recovery process, Zazzle is donating to the Japanese Red Cross. For every one of Zazzle's official Japan Relief t-shirts sold, $10 of the proceeds will be given to the Japanese Red Cross to help with their aid efforts.
In addition there is a link in the store to donate funds directly to the American Red Cross for their work in Japan at this time.
Zazzle designers and shopkeepers have also contributed designs to the shop in order to donate the proceeds of the sale of those designs to the relief effort.
These are the designs I have contributed to these efforts. There are hundreds of designs donated by many, many Zazzler's. I hope you find one you like and that you are able to help Japan at this time.
In addition there is a link in the store to donate funds directly to the American Red Cross for their work in Japan at this time.
Zazzle designers and shopkeepers have also contributed designs to the shop in order to donate the proceeds of the sale of those designs to the relief effort.
These are the designs I have contributed to these efforts. There are hundreds of designs donated by many, many Zazzler's. I hope you find one you like and that you are able to help Japan at this time.
Monday, March 14, 2011
WHAT'S UP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 14 - 18
I hope you will check out this week's Blog Features on Monday, Wednesday and Friday:
THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: Zazzler Cherie Balowski
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: Etsy Seller Emily Goodwin
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST: Ruth J Jamieson
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
This week and for the next couple of weeks, ZAZZLE is making some big, beautiful changes. If you visit the site and notice glitches, please be patient, all will be better than normal soon.
During this time of change, I am getting paperwork done and working on more great designs for my Zazzle shops and for Zazzle's Japan Relief shop. All proceeds from sales of products in that shop go to the United States Red Cross for relief work in Japan, after the earthquake and tsunami they suffered on March 11, 12, 2011.
Here are a few of those designs by fellow Zazzlers:
'til tomorrow have a fantastic day!
cheers, Ruth
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THE ZAZZLE REVIEW Monday Feature: Zazzler Cherie Balowski
THE ETSY TIMES Wednesday Feature: Etsy Seller Emily Goodwin
FRIDAY FEATURE ARTIST: Ruth J Jamieson
* If you are interested in being considered for a feature in any of my Feature blogs, each one has a Blog Feature Submissions page *
This week and for the next couple of weeks, ZAZZLE is making some big, beautiful changes. If you visit the site and notice glitches, please be patient, all will be better than normal soon.
During this time of change, I am getting paperwork done and working on more great designs for my Zazzle shops and for Zazzle's Japan Relief shop. All proceeds from sales of products in that shop go to the United States Red Cross for relief work in Japan, after the earthquake and tsunami they suffered on March 11, 12, 2011.
Here are a few of those designs by fellow Zazzlers:
'til tomorrow have a fantastic day!
cheers, Ruth
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
SPRING FEVER HAS HIT
With the arrival of spring here in Northern Ontario imminent, spring fever has come over me. Easter and spring designs are in the works for my Zazzle shops.
I have also added some new blogs to my group and I plan to move my FRIDAY FEATURE ARTISTS blog into this group of blogs and off of my website.
I'll have to work fast as it won't be long before I have to roll up my sleeves and get digging outside. As soon as the snow is gone I will be building a new vegetable garden so we can have delicious fresh produce right from our own property this year.
What kind of things are coming up for you when spring arrives?
cheers, Ruth
I have also added some new blogs to my group and I plan to move my FRIDAY FEATURE ARTISTS blog into this group of blogs and off of my website.
I'll have to work fast as it won't be long before I have to roll up my sleeves and get digging outside. As soon as the snow is gone I will be building a new vegetable garden so we can have delicious fresh produce right from our own property this year.
What kind of things are coming up for you when spring arrives?
cheers, Ruth
Sunday, February 6, 2011
ENTERED ZAZZLES INTERNATIONAL VALENTINE CONTEST
Zazzle is having their first INTERNATIONAL design contest!
International Member Valentine’s Day Necklace Design Contest
Grand Prize:
Feature of the winning Necklace on the Zazzle Valentine’s Day Homepage row on Zazzle.com and all international domains with a Valentine’s Day row and inclusion in the Zazzle Blog.
This is so exciting and not wanting to miss this great opportunity, I set to work designing!
Here is my entry:
This design is just one in a series that will be featuring these cute love bunnies. I'll post the others as they are developed. Stay tuned :)
International Member Valentine’s Day Necklace Design Contest
Grand Prize:
Feature of the winning Necklace on the Zazzle Valentine’s Day Homepage row on Zazzle.com and all international domains with a Valentine’s Day row and inclusion in the Zazzle Blog.
This is so exciting and not wanting to miss this great opportunity, I set to work designing!
Here is my entry:
This design is just one in a series that will be featuring these cute love bunnies. I'll post the others as they are developed. Stay tuned :)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
REVISITING OLD FRIENDS
Today I am revisiting older designs in my shop. I do feel like I am visiting old friends who I haven't seen a long while. I'm freshening them up and dressing some of Zazzle's newer products with them. Well new since this artwork was put into the shop for the first time anyways.
One of these designs is PONY EXPRESS U.S.A.
PONY EXPRESS U.S.A. is a watercolor painting I did several years ago and which still hangs in my home. I find I can't part with it. It started out as an experiment, crumpling paper and pouring paint and ended up with a soft, vintage feel full of the wind blowing through the horses mane and the Pony Express riders pushing their steeds to gallop across the western plains of America to get the U.S. mail delivered safely and on time.
Guess I better get back to work, Davinci is getting restless.....
talk again soon :)
One of these designs is PONY EXPRESS U.S.A.
PONY EXPRESS U.S.A. is a watercolor painting I did several years ago and which still hangs in my home. I find I can't part with it. It started out as an experiment, crumpling paper and pouring paint and ended up with a soft, vintage feel full of the wind blowing through the horses mane and the Pony Express riders pushing their steeds to gallop across the western plains of America to get the U.S. mail delivered safely and on time.
Guess I better get back to work, Davinci is getting restless.....
talk again soon :)
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