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Friday, April 29, 2011

Help arrives in some places, not so much in others :-(

"Help arrives" ACEO pencil



It that time again…Paint Party Friday and although it’s been a busy week, I did manage to get some things done.  Allergies be darned, I’m still going to plant some pretty flowers.  I don’t have a very green thumb, though, but wait, out of the shadows comes a caped crusader.  Well, he’s not exactly caped but he is a crusader nonetheless. He is taking care of my flowers and I bet he won’t forget to water them. Seriously though, even though I wish I could have a little helper, it is simply a fantasy.  My helper will just have to be my better half.

Grrrrr...just to explain that I may be a little slow commenting on the other entries this week.  My wonderful, fantastic, never had a problem before Mac has decided it wanted to become a PC and it is making my life a bit difficult.  So, I have to revert back to the old PC (that all of a sudden seems to be working better)so I can leave any comment at all.   Patience is a virtue of which I have very little of. 
Thanks to Kristen and Eva we can all enjoy the beautiful artwork in this fun weekly event. 


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40 comments:

  1. Carol BlackburnApril 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Lovely one, Crystal.....my hubby put my little helper in the back yard a few days ago and he is doing a wonderful job. Would you believe I put up a post about my garden elf once and I was accused of being nonChristian for owning it. Be forewarned, my friend.

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  2. Valerie-JaelApril 29, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Every garden in Germany - and a lot of the balconies, too - has its troop of *Gartenzwerge*, those little gnomes who make sure that the garden is kept in order!

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  3. MarleneApril 29, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I love your little garden gnome, I need to get me one of those, my garden in turning into a jungle. The birds love it though as they have lots of places to hide.

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  4. NettyApril 29, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Loving the gnome tending the flowers, a beautiful piece of work. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  5. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 29, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Such a cute little helper. :)

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  6. VictoriaApril 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Crystal...wonderful and fabulous..what a charmer...i love gnomes and all wee folk..gorgeous work!
    victoria~

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  7. Lee PierceApril 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love that little gnome! If he's gonna sit in the garden anyway - put him to work :D

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  8. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    He's so cute! I used to have a gnome in my garden, but he succumbed to weather and erosion. His name was Norman. I'm on the hunt for a new one. Love your ATC! Happy PPF. :-)

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  9. AbelaApril 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    The devices are complicated but the pencils give you great ... Regards

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  10. Crayotic RamblingsApril 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I just adore the detail of your pieces. Brilliant.

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  11. FranzApril 29, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful,beautiful,beautiful!!!:-)))

    Have i nice weekend!

    Ciao!

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  12. SHERI COOKApril 29, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Your Gnome work s cute. I find myself partial to your horse art though. Cause, you know...I like them. HAPPY PPF!

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  13. maddyroseApril 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I simply love your gnome. I'm crazy for gnomes anyway but your's is the cutest by far.

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  14. GlorV1April 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Your gnome is so cute. Small in a big garden. Very nice.

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  15. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Crystal, he is just to darned cute!!! But don't let that stop you from letting him help with the garden :) Love that little guy~~~

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  16. Tammie LeeApril 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    such a charming little piece!
    wishing you luck with your computers!

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  17. MelisaApril 29, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    This is utterly adorable! If a little helper like this ever does turn up, ask him to send a friend my way.

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  18. Jenny April 29, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Awwww LOVE your little gnome :) Love "Blackbird" thats playing too.is that you playing? Tricky song to master :)..well was for me anyhoos, I'm a complete beginner!
    HAppy PPF :)x

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  19. Gerri HerbstApril 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Just adore this little gnome!Great drawing this week...good luck with your computer wars...LOL. take care gerri

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  20. HeatherApril 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    hee hee! My dad is visiting this week, ( he's doing all of the gardening gnome jobs around my property! hee hee!) Love this! perfect for my week. I had pc issues this week too! My cable went out...agggg! Hope yours is fixable! xxoo

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  21. SunshineshelleApril 29, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    OMG!! Your Mac too, I sympathise :( Well happy PPF anyway, your little gnome looks like he'd cheer you up - what a cute drawing, well done!!

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  22. ger chouinardApril 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Crystal: Love your little Gnome (carried one all the way home from FL to CT last week and I have great plans for him). I'm heading to the yard myself tomorrow to clean up last falls leftover leaves and twigs - wish me luck. Thx for the visit!

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  23. ChristineApril 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    this is such a cute one!

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  24. Hybrid JApril 29, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Wonderful and whimsical ACEO. Well Done! ;)

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  25. LeoviApril 30, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful painting, a ghost of these, I also need me, my PC is off when he wants. Sometimes cda 5 minutes, sometimes every 5 hours.

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  26. Denise MulliganApril 30, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Cute little gnome! I love your blog you have some amazing work!

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  27. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful work Crystal!!!!

    Hope you can join us on Saturdays for "Sweet Saturdays" links....

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2011/04/sweet-saturdays-week-005.html

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  28. Pam TuckerApril 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'm always amazed at how you can put such detail in these small pieces! BEAUTIFUL work, Crystal. And I LOVE those little guys... ;)

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  29. Kristin DudishApril 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I love your gnome! (I have a bit of a gnome obsession, truth be told. Ha!)

    Hope you get all of your computer problems sorted out soon :)

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I just looked down at the captcha and couldn't resist offering you another definition (especially since it seems so timely!)

    anlame: (adj.) when your analog devices start acting lame. As in: Crystal's computer is anlame. Ha!
    (I seriously don't look at those captchas the same ever since I read your post! hee hee)

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  30. AnnabelleApril 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Love all the detail ...great work! Whimsical gnome and so cute. Happy Spring!

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  31. LynetteApril 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Love the gnome, and the cake at the top of your blog! Hope your Mac gets better soon!

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  32. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Great FUN- I'm glad you were able to paint your pretty flowers and share them with us this week! I want a gnome for my garden too.....

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  33. Mary HysongMay 1, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    lovely and fun little image. Don't you just love to think there might be real ones hiding in the garden and if you sit real quiet and still you might catch a glimpse of them?

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  34. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This is just so cute!! He's a perfect little gnome. I hope you did get some help and that your Mac is back up and working!

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  35. Anne ButeraMay 1, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love how you captured your little helper! He is so sweet and earnest looking! Great colors, too. His blue hat, that little bit of red in his bucket, the orange flowers. Just lovely!

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  36. Paula - Buenos AiresMay 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Sweet little helper, loved his story too. Sorry about the personality disorder of your mac.

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  37. EVAMay 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    You and Kristin and gnomes!! LOL. Yours is adorable. If he does start helping you with the garden pls let me know and I will get one! I need all the help I can get!

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  38. Carola BartzMay 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, I like your little "crusader" and I'm sure he'll like if you come out and plant some flowers!

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  39. angelselfMay 5, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Aw, too cute Crystal! I love him.
    Hope your Mac comes back to its senses (pout)Kathryn

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  40. Jaime HaneyMay 5, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Your little nome is adorable. I'm really late on PPF, and I don't have the broken computer excuse :(

    what happened to your mac? I have one and am curious.

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As always thanks for you comments!