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I run, bake, and make things. I also teach elementary kids art stuff.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · Aug 30

My child has already started sneak reading books at bedtime! I’m so excited!

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 3h

Saturday’s keynote speaker was Jason Hackenworth. He doesn’t seem to have a website but he’s on Instagram. His balloon art is intriguing.
The day ended with an artist Bazaar and party. My county got to decorate one of the tables for the party. It was interesting.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 3h

After two full days of classes, I slowed it down on Saturday. I built a stomp rocket a mostly STEM class with a little art. Then I hit of the vendor room and tested out products. I did a little watercolor painting with glaze, glued down some beads with glitter glue, and made prints (no pic).

A photo of a paper rocket in front of a pvc pipe launch system.

A photo of a ceramic tile across the center at a diagonal is a wash of diluted coating for tile. The opposite corners are heavy coated. A white glaze was used to make what look like topographical lines.

A photo of a circle of felt covered in orange and red beads laid in concentric circles. The entire creation is covered in glitter glue as a sealer

A photo of a table covered in a surreal landscape of snow watched over by a fairy mannequin with an eye shaped head.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 6h

Why am I so sore today? Oh right, I was dancing like I was 20 last night.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 7h

That is awesome!

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

The day ended with an awards thing at the Dali Museum! I went for the opportunity to see the museum again. I managed to make it up and down the spiral staircase on my own in the center of the building! I do not handle edges that involve heights.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

Friday Round-up of #FAEA conference: most of the sessions I joined today were more lecture style. Not my preference but they contained helpful information. Except the one that turned into an infomercial! Also, the vendor room opened! Loved the hands on options!

A photo of a print made using a small geli plate. The geli plate is next to the print and the two colors used are in the background.

A photo of a sculpted cupcake on a cake board. The board has a cartoon bust drawing of Marie Antionette. The cupcake wrapper is her decorative hair. The frosting is a continuation of her hair with plastic jewels and a one lone feather

A landscape photo of me in a flower print maxi dress standing between two large sunflower Dali mustache pieces

A photo from the bottom of the spiral staircase at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. The stairs are on the outside of the large concrete wall.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

You could probably drive all the way home faster than you could make it across the state to where I am.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

But not me?

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

You’ve got this!

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

Please insert conference after FAEA!

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

Some highlights from Thursday at #FAEA I made my first storybook junk journal. Made an advocacy postcard. Painted a top hat at a mad tea party. Then created a few artist trading cards.

A photo of a small box filled with supplies to create a book junk journal. The book cover is on top. The book is The Emperor’s New Clothes. There are random colorful pages sticking out of the book

A photo of a postcard with a hand drawn picture of a little boy pointing to his art work

A photo of a small cardboard top hat on a table in front of a clear plastic plate with two blobs of paint. The background is cluttered with random art supplies

A photo of a spiral sketch book with a small card with a zentangle drawing resting on top

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

The speaker was Carrie Ann Baade. If you stroll through some mind bending art, check out her site: carrieannbaade.com

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

This morning’s keynote speaker linked her creative process to tarot cards and then gave them all Alice and Wonderland characters! And then she added physics! My brain needs coffee!

A picture of a PowerPoint slide showing four characters from Alice and Wonderland.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 2d

I didn’t want to run this morning. I argued with myself for like 20 minutes before even getting out of bed. I’m glad I did! I got to run by water and watch the sunrise. 🏃‍♀️

A slightly blurry selfie of a blonde woman on a pier with an orangey red glow of a sunrise on the horizon

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 4d

Chocolate Chip!

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 4d

I’m leaving town for a work conference tomorrow morning so naturally, I am baking cookies and sewing! Who needs to pack?!

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 8d

Would not recommend getting vaccinated on the same day as your long run!
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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 8d

Oh my! I hope his surgery goes well and has a quick recovery.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 8d

Last long training run for this race. I made it 11 miles this morning! Probably the best training I’ve done for a half yet. Two weeks until race weekend. I’ll take it easy for the next few runs. 🏃‍♀️
The weather is finally cooperating and it was on 70F this morning!

A selfie is a smiling somewhat sweaty smiling woman. In a lavender tank top. She is in front of a palm tree.

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chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 9d

This skirt is reaching epic levels. I’m considering a tulle underskirt to give the entire thing a little poof. I think I’ll baste the current layers together and see how it looks. 🧵

A picture of red satin like fabric with yellow edges spread out on a table. The closest fabric is folded in ruffles. The far end has a little yellow showing

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 9d

I love this temp for you. Sorry the leg is preventing you from running.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 9d

It was supposed to cool off by this morning. It has not! Another sweat soaked 5k for this Friday morning. 🏃‍♀️

A selfie of a sweat soaked smiling woman in a maroon tank top.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 10d

Right now, I’m thinking oatmeal butterscotch chip. But also maybe chocolate with white chocolate chips. Or maybe pumpkin snickerdoodle.

I can never pick just one!

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 10d

Progress is happening on this skirt. I’ve got the ruffles I was looking for. Now to figure out the rest. That’s a sewing problem for tomorrow. 🧵

A photo of yellow and red fabric on a brown table. The yellow fabric is laying in a circle skirt folded in half shape. The red fabric has a yellow hem. It is cut in a circle that is folded to make large wavy pleats.

chieflotsashair @chieflotsahair.bsky.social · 10d

Yeah, it’s hella annoying!