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SIMPLY TOLED FROM THE HEART OF MICHIGANOctober/November 2011 NEWSLETTERMEMBERSHIP MEETING, Saturday, October 1, 2011Membership meeting 9AMPainting 10-1NO BOARD MEETING AT 8am Membership meetings are located at Holt United Methodist Church unless otherwise noted - THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 2321 N. AURELIUS RD IN HOLT. THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CEDAR ST. AND AURELIUS ROAD.

Normally we meet in the Social Room – but if unexpected events happen at the church we are moved to the far NE corner recreation room. Main parking lot – far NE corner.

HOSPITALITY – October -Ann Stevens, Shirley Watson, Shelley Nelson October Project after the business meeting

Painted Wine Bottle

Make sure you save your wine bottles and corks. This is a beginner project and we will paint the labels on wine bottles to hold decorative herbed vinegars.

Cost will be $2.00 to cover some of the paints and you bring your own wine bottle, painting supplies, masking tape and paper towels.

You will need to tape off your bottle 6 inches from the bottom of the bottle and tape a paper towel over the neck of the bottle so no spray gets above the taped off line. We will spray them as soon as you get to the church and they can dry during the meeting since they need 1-hour dry time.

I only have 2 people paid for the class and have had several people tell me they won’t make it to the class. I have to purchase supplies so I would like to have some idea of how many people will actually be there since the sign up sheet is huge. If you are planning on being there please E-mail me or call me before Sept 23^rd. I know this is our membership meeting and bring a friend to paint day, so if you plan on bringing a guest please let me know that as well. We love new painting guests!!!

Further in this newsletter are a number of recipes for your enjoyment and gift giving in the painted bottles!!

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2012 DUES ARE PAYABLE AT THE OCTOBER MEETING. REMEMBER THAT THEY ARE STILL ONLY $12 IF PAID BY Dec 31, 2011. THEY GO UP TO $20 IF PAID AFTER THAT DATE. KATHY DRIGGS WILL BE COLLECTING THE DUES FOR CHRIS KEPPEL.

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Dear HOMDA Friends, As the leaves start turning around the edges, it reminds us that is time to renew our memberships—both to national and to our own society. Unlike national, our dues haven’t changed in many years—a true bargain! I know of nowhere else one could get so much learning, fun, fellowship for $12! WOW! This meeting would be an excellent opportunity to bring a guest—remember, they are welcome to visit before they are required to join. Sandy has been bringing a young neighbor interested in painting—are you only looking for members in your own age group? Widen your horizons! Decorative Painting will only grow if we share it with the next generation. Don’t miss signing up for the Christmas Party and the Carruth trip at the meeting-both are such great ways to get to know our members. My heart is so full of gratitude for those of you who painted cards for soldiers. Ever since my son and now my granddaughter’s husband have been in the military I have had such a heart for the sacrifices these young men (and women) make on our behalf. An afternoon painting seems like such a small thing to let them know how much we appreciate all they do for us… My apologies in advance for being absent for the meeting. I am fulfilling a long-held dream and am going to Delaware to paint for five days with Ros Stallcup (Gran’s Gardens series) on my way to the Boston Area for the New England Traditions Convention. Chris Keppel has agreed to be my partner in crime so if we come back full of “garden ideas”, please forgive us. Do yourself a favor and gather up a bunch of leaves and study the play of colors…God is really terrific with the fall palette! Happy fall…y’all Becky Meeting minutes August 20, 2011 Becky Hilbert called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.Member present: Ann Stevens, Sandy Young, Shelly Nelson, Rachel Smith, Dorothy Cutler, Sue Nemeth, Kimberly Raycraft, Chris Keppel, Dorothy Jorgensen, Julie Tews, Shirley Watson, Becky Hilbert, Jo Ann Smith, Nancy Jenks, Jill Leach.Minutes from last meeting accepted as written.Treasurer’s Report – Becky Hilbert reported a balance of $5,160.84.Programs – Sandy Young will teach after the October meeting. Bring a clear wine bottle washed in hot water to paint on. Measure 6 inches from bottom of wine bottle and tape the top part of bottle with paper towel.Possible after meeting class in 2012 using a Ros Stallcup design.Education – Julie Tews – Lynn Andrews’s class must be paid in full today. Pattern available. Lynn will need transportation to and from the Flint Airport, (Kim Raycraft volunteered). Menus and direction will be e-mailed before class. Hospitality needed for both Saturday and Sunday.Cindy Mann Vitale picture of project on display. All the paint will be provided. Wood size is 8 ½ X 11.Viking has the wood used in the picture at $10.98. Each person needs to purchase their own surface to paint for this class. Payment for this class is due.Next Year’s Classes 2012 Mark Polomchak January 20 and 21. Kim Hogue August 10 and 11 – Texturing wood (details) Lynn Deptula dates to be announced.Classes for 2013 ........survey of what type of teachers we are looking to book. Membership - Chris Keppel presented everyone with name tags.Ways and Means – Dorothy Cutler - Today’s event re -purposed items.Painting cards for Solders will be August 25 from 1 to 5 and 6 to 9. These cards will be given to World War II Soldiers. Sue Nemeth announced a profit of $99.25 on the sale of knives project.Christmas Party – Diana Rochowiak is chairperson, hopefully committee will have many ideas to begin work after Labor Day.Sunshine Kim Raycraft’s mom broke her hip; please keep both Kim and her mom in your prayers.Show and Tell – Becky Hilbert shared some of her projects prepared at HOOT. Also spray varnishes have changed please read labels to make sure the product is the correct kind.Miscellaneous Jo Ann Smith presented flyer from Craft 2000 store in Monroe, MI and the possibility of making this a trip at some time in the further.Motion to adjourn make by Sandy Young and Seconded by Chris Keppel.Respectfully submitted by Ann Stevens

About Flavored Vinegars

Flavored Vinegar recipes are easy & perfect for gift giving! If your looking for a quick and easy way to come up with a Housewarming, hostess or thinking-of-you gift, then think about making your own home made flavored oil or vinegars, and give that as your gift.

Home made gifts are treasured a lot more than any kind of bought gift because it comes from the heart.

They not only look good in the kitchen but they taste great too!

Flavored vinegars add an extra kick to marinades, sauces, and dressings. If you are looking for an elegant and thoughtful gift to make for Christmas, try these savory blends that we have collected because they are sure to enhance any meal. If you grow your own herbs, this is a great way to use up any excess before the growing season is over.

Use flavorings such as sprigs of fresh herbs, peppercorns, fresh chiles and cloves of garlic. Use a vinegar such as white or red wine, cider, champagne, sherry or rice-wine vinegar. Use a chopstick or skewer to poke desired flavorings into a sterilized bottle. Experiment with different combinations and amounts. Add vinegar to fill, using a funnel. Cork or seal bottles and store in a cool, dry place for at least a week to allow flavors to blend. Flavors will mingle and become stronger as time goes by.

Store at room temperature. Keep covered and refrigerated. Shake before using.

Basil, Garlic, and Chive Vinegar

Ingredients

1 cup basil
1/2 cup chives (or 6 chive blossoms)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups red wine vinegar

Preparation

1. Gather herbs in the morning, after the dew has dried. Wash, remove excess moisture in a salad spinner, and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Bruise or crumple herbs to release maximum flavor.
2. Fill dry, sterilized jars with desired herbs and seasonings. (A quick run through the dishwasher sterilizes jars—just be sure to dry with the heat cycle on. Plastic lids are top-rack safe.)
3. Heat vinegar in a nonaluminum saucepan over medium heat 10 minutes or just until bubbles appear (do not boil); remove from heat, and pour into prepared jars, making sure herbs are totally submerged. Cool completely (about two hours). Cover and chill one week. (The longer the herbs and vinegar stand, the more intense the flavor.)
4. Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter. Pour vinegar mixture through strainer into a large measuring cup, discarding herbs and seasonings.
5. Fill dry, sterilized glass bottles with fresh herb sprigs, if desired, and add strained vinegar. Tightly seal the bottles with nonmetallic lids or corks; store in the refrigerator up to one month.
Helpful Hints: To make your own herb vinegars, you'll need about 1 cup of fresh herbs for every 2 cups of vinegar. White wine vinegar pairs well with almost any herb; red wine vinegar is best with stronger herbs such as rosemary and oregano. Rice wine vinegar is a great match for delicately flavored herbs and flowers such as chive blossoms. Don't use distilled vinegar—it's a natural for household cleaning, but the harsh acidity overpowers the flavor of herbs. Quart-size canning jars with plastic storage caps make the best containers for steeping flavored vinegars. If you use metal lids, place plastic wrap over the top of the jar before adding the lid to prevent the vinegar from turning dark.

VINEGAR BASE1 small bunch of parsley1 teaspoon of peppercorns1/8 teaspoon of salt1 clove of garlic, peeled1 quart of your choice of vinegar: cider, white distilled, ricewine, white wine, or red wine Place the parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a 2 quart ceramic or glass bowl. Bring the vinegar to a boil. Pour the vinegar over the herbal mixture in the bowl. Cover and let the mixture stand for two days. Strain the mixture and decant into a sterilized bottle. Add one to three sprigs of the herbs of your choice. Seal the bottle with a cork or lid. Let stand for two more weeks before using. FLAVOR COMBINATIONSTarragon and lemon in white wine vinegarChives, basil, and parsley in white wine vinegar Oregano, rosemary and thyme in red wine vinegar Lemon and dill in cider vinegar Garlic, chives blossoms and chervil in red wine vinegar Cilantro, jalapeño pepper and lime in white distilled vinegar (this one is hot) Lavender blossoms in cider vinegar Ginger root and cilantro in rice wine vinegar. OILS1 teaspoon peppercorns8 to 10 sprigs of your choice of herbsOlive oil to fill the container you are using1 sterile bottle or wide mouth canning jar Place the herbs and peppercorns into the sterile bottle or wide mouth canning jar. Use a funnel to decant the olive oil into the bottle to cover the herbs. Seal and let stand for one month before using. Flavor CombinationsLemon and dillTarragon and chiveLemon and garlic (one of our favorites)Garlic, onion, and basilBasil and garlicCilantro and LimeRosemary and MarjoramGarlic, onion, oregano and red bell pepper Note: When using large pieces of fruit or vegetables, cut them into small wedges or pieces to fit into the bottle. Use bamboo skewers to hold the pieces together in the bottle. Use herb vinegar in salad dressings, marinades, or to deglaze pans. Basil, Lemon, Chive Vinegar1 cup white wine vinegar3 large strips of lemon zest 3-4 whole leaves fresh basil10 stalks fresh chives --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basil Peppercorn Vinegar1 cup white wine vinegar4-5 leaves fresh basil1/2 to 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns3-4 whole peeled garlic cloves --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dill Peppercorn Vinegar1 cup red wine vinegar4 sprigs fresh dill1/2 to 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Garlic Green Onion Vinegar1 cup red or white wine vinegar4-5 peeled whole garlic cloves2-3 stalks green onions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rosemary Garlic Vinegar1 cup red or white wine vinegar4-5 peeled whole garlic cloves4 sprigs fresh rosemary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spicy Chile Pepper Vinegar 1 cup red or white wine vinegar1 or 2 whole jalapeño peppers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use the following ingredients in any combination you see fit. Garlic, green onion, chives, basil, rosemary, fresh mint, fresh oregano, fresh cilantro, whole peppercorns, lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, chile peppers, fresh tarragon, bay leaves The process is simple. Cut your ingredients to a size that will be completely submerged in the liquid. Put ingredients into clean bottles and pour red or white wine vinegar over them. Cap the bottles and store in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks. If you don't have that much time, you can speed the process up somewhat by heating the vinegar till it's lukewarm and pouring it over ingredients that have been chopped or crushed. Store this in a cool dry place for at least ten days, then strain and discard the chopped or crushed ingredients from the vinegar. Return the vinegar to a cleaned bottle and add new "whole" ingredients FLAVORED VINEGAR RECIPES BELOW BLUEBERRY VINEGAR1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar1/2 cup canned blueberries plus   1/4 cup blueberry syrup from can Pour into a fancy bottle with an airtight seal. You may have to individually spoon in the berries depending on the size of the bottle opening. Seal and store in a cool dark place at room temperature at least 1 week. A serving suggestion is to add some extra virgin olive oil and dress a salad of pears, Gorgonzola, walnuts and mixed greens. Makes 20 ounces. DILL VINEGARFill jar with dill blossoms. Cover with cider vinegar. Let stand 3 weeks in sun; strain. MINT VINEGARFill jar with sprigs of mint. Cover with cider vinegar. Let stand 3 weeks in sun; strain. CELERY VINEGARFill jar with fresh celery leaves and tips. Cover with cider vinegar. Let stand 3 weeks in sun; strain. Fruit Vinegar1 cup red raspberries or other fruit1 quart red wine vinegar Place clean fruit in a sterilized jar. Warm the vinegar in a non-reactive pan, then pour it over the fruit. Seal the jar. Let it stand for 1 month, then strain out the fruit and bottle the resulting vinegar in sterilized jars.Makes 1 quart. GARLIC VINEGAR4 to 6 minced garlic cloves1 quart cider vinegarPut minced garlic cloves in cider vinegar. Let stand 20 days.Strain and bottle. HOT HOT VINEGAR9 chiles de árbol7 cascabel chiles1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves2 fresh scallions3 garlic cloves, halves3 3/4 cups cider vinegar In a dry cast iron skillet, toast chiles briefly over medium heat, just until fragrance begins to be released. Place the chiles in a quart bottle or jar. Add cilantro, scallions and garlic, using a wooden spoon handle to help position the ingredients. In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil, and pour as much of it over the chiles, vegetables and herbs as will fit in the bottle or jar. Cool to room temperature, cover, and store in a dark place for at least 5 days before using. Sprinkle it over Drunken Beans or quelites, or use it in salsa and hot sauces.               Ways and Means
Thanks to all who participated in the “Re-purpose” raffle at the August meeting.
The items were varied and it was fun to see what could become new painting projects.
( I am going to be painting on the softballs I received.)
The raffle at the October meeting will return to our normal format. Please remember
to bring a new item to donate and/or purchase chances that are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00.Thanks again--Dorothy C.

DAISY DAN THE PUMPKIN MAN

PROJECT WITH CINDY MANN VITALE, OCTOBER 22

EDUCATIONHi everyone, well sad to say but Fall is here, but what a better way than to spend it painting with your chapter members. We are still taking sign-ups for Cindy Mann Vitale class. Class is Oct22nd – Saturday. It's a pumpkin man done in bright colors, he is so neat looking, great for your fall decorating. You are picking the surface on which to paint it on, the size is about an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper. You will receive a black and white tracing with prep instructions at time of payment. The color photo is the one in the newsletter. Cost of class is 35.00 for members and 45.00 for non-members.Please see me at the October meeting to sign up for this class. Looking forward to seeing you all there

2012 will bring:

Kim Hogue

Mark Polomchak

Lynn Deptula

I will be locking in dates with these teachers soon so watch your newsletters and website. It looks to be another great year of painting here at HOMDA in 2012!

Julie Tews

HOMDA CALENDAR

Oct 1 - 9AM Membership meeting –

Sandy Young –wine bottle label (10-1)

Oct 5-9 - NET

Oct 22 – Cindy Mann Vitale

Nov 11 – Carruth road trip

Nov 21 – newsletter deadline

Dec 10 – Christmas Party

Happy Birthday to You!!!10/16 – Penny Blair10/16 – Jill Leach10/30 Becky Hilbert11/15 Pat Boog11/18 Sandy Tilt11/20 Shirley Watson MEMORY BOXESWe have made the commitment to continue painting memory boxes for Ingham Medical. I will have unpainted boxes at the October meeting for pickup, including the two smallest sizes which were not desired in the past, but they are now. We will not be painting them at a HOMDA meeting this year so I am counting on members to do this on their own. If you will not be at the October meeting call me and I will get some to you. Shirley 646 9339 2011 HOMDA HEARTKEEPERSPRESIDENTBecky Hilbert PH 517-676-95342653 Lamb Rd. hphilbert@hotmail.comMason, MI 48854 1ST VICE PRESIDENT – MONTHLY PROGRAM Sandy Young PH 517 281-1050731 Mitchell sandyyoung@cablespeed.comPotterville, MI 48876 2ND VICE PRESIDENT – EDUCATION Julie Tews PH 517 719- 763911206 Ransom Hwy tewsmuch@cablespeed.comDimondale, MI 48821 3^RD VICE PRESIDENT- MEMBERSHIP Chris Keppel-Gulick PH 517-321-634214810 Idylcrest sewinggal07@aol.comLansing, MI 48906 SECRETARY Ann Stevens PH 517-688-4026571 Acorn Trail stevensrespect@aol.comHorton, MI TREASURER Kathy Driggs PH 517 623 –6289610 E. Dansville Rd kdriggs@hotmail.comDansville, MI 48819 NEWSLETTER Shirley Watson PH 517-646-933910651 Bishop Rd. watson55@cablespeed.comDimondale, MI 48821 PAST PRESIDENTChris Keppel-Gulick PH 517-321-634214810 Idylcrest sewinggal07@aol.com

Lansing, MI 48906

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August September 2011 NEWSLETTER

MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Saturday, August 20, 2011

Board Meeting 8AM

Membership meeting 9AM

Painting 10-1

Membership meetings are located at Holt United Methodist Church unless otherwise noted - THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 2321 N. AURELIUS RD IN HOLT. THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CEDAR ST. AND AURELIUS ROAD.

Normally we meet in the Social Room – but if unexpected events happen at the church we are moved to the far NE corner recreation room. Main parking lot – far NE corner.

August After Meeting Project –

Joyful Holiday Memories Scrapbook

We have 10 people signed up to take this class on August 20 after our regularly scheduled HOMDA meeting.

Kim Raycraft,
Shirley Watson,
Kathy Driggs,
Sandy Young,
Nancy Jenks,
Becky Hilbert,
Joan Schneider,
JoAnn Smith,
Dorothy Cutler, and
Sue Nemeth.

If you are not on the list above and want to take this class, please let me know immediately so I can order a canvas photo album for you because I only plan to have enough for those who signed up. I will not have any extra! The cost of the binders has gone up so those sign up for the class now will have to pay $12. (the cost of the binder was $7 and is now $8.95).

Please make sure you have your regular painting supplies (paper towels, water bucket, carbon paper, pencil, brushes, stylus).

You should also have

½” or 3/8”, or 1” flat brush
a #1 liner
ruler,
masking tape or scotch tape
scissors (for cutting paper)

The rest of the items you will need will be in your kit. I will also provide the paints.

Chris Keppel

SewingGal07@aol.com

517-321-6342

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Happy Summer!

Anyone who’d like to join in a contest of seeing who can:

a) hold the longest handstand

b) have the prettiest handstand

c) have the most dazzle in their handstand or

d) stand the longest on their head without hands

All under water, of course….guess what?!!! It’s Grandma Camp this week! I am so blessed.

Back to HOMDA…After the August meeting—in August 25, on Thursday afternoon and/or evening ( 1:00 or 6:00)—bring a sack lunch and stay through if you’d like—we’ll paint letters for soldiers.

September 9^th is the Annual Faux Sleepover at my home—bring a snack, something to paint and be prepared for a fun evening of HOMDA fellowship.

Just a word about Lynne Andrews, I have been privileged to study with her several times. She is self taught—has developed her own style of shading which is very soft and lovely which is usually accented with inking. She is one of the hottest new artists in the field—if you haven’t signed up for her coming seminar---don’t miss out, we are so lucky to have her here, she lives in Rhode Island. She is funny, easy to follow---you’ll need the brush she recommends. Because part of this seminar is on Sunday, we need to change the venue—we will be in Downtown Dansville---just a “heads-up”.

Prayers to Kim’s mom who broke her hip Aug.1 and to Kim as her care will be changing drastically.

Hope to see you all the 20^th if not at HOOT, hearts, rah

HOSPITALITY – August

Kim Raycraft, Becky Hilbert

Heart of Michigan Decorative Artists

General Meeting June 11, 2011

Members in attendance: Leslie Williams, Phyllis Parisian, Nancy Jenks, Dorothy Jorgensen, Julie Tews, Shirley Watson, Bonnie Eckhardt, Sandy Young, Chris Keppel, Kathy Driggs, Kimberly Raycraft, Pat Boog, Jackie Ferris, Dorothy Cutler, Sue Nemeth, Marge Sinkovitz, Ann Stevens.Meeting was called to order at 9:20 by President Becky Hilbert.

Motion was made by Chris Keppel and 2^nd by Dorothy Cutler to approve the minutes as read.

Treasurer Kathy Driggs reported a balance of $4,698.83 in our account.

Programs project: sign –up today for classes in August with Chris Keppel and October with Sandy Young.

Education: Julie Tews Classes for Lynn Andrews Sept 17 will be the plate and Sept 18 the mitten. The classes will be limited to 25 people after that the 26^th person’s cost is an additional $10.00. The cost for the surface is about $20 for the plate and $5 for the mitten, check for these surfaces should be made payable to Shirley Watson or Julie Tews. The cost of the class should be payable to HOMDA.

Cindy Mann Vitale class is October 22, 2011 and sign-up will start today; cost is $35 for the class and about $12 for the wood. We will be painting a pumpkin picture.

Membership: Chris Keppel reported total membership to date are 41.

Dorothy Cutler: Don’t forget auction tickets. August auction will be re-purposing. All items to redo, reuse or repaint.

April’s auction netted $51.

Memory boxes: Shirley Watson - Please pick-up memory boxes today. Also available free shirts please take all you want.

Project – Becky Hilbert presented the option of painting wooden cards to be given to World War II Veterans. If we paint 3 cards we will receive 3 cards free.

Hoot Trade Show Trip: Leave on August 10 and return on August 11.

In spite of all the rumors The Society of Decorative is going strong.

Please keep Kim Raycraft’s mom in our prayers. Jill had surgery and is doing OK.

Retirement: Kathy Driggs retired after 40 years of teaching.

Cookbooks are still available to purchase. Phyllis and Becky attended the National Convention- it was good, fun, learned lots, classes were large, it is well worth going. Attendance is down, possibly 500 people in attendance including staff. The national Dues will be going up in 2012 by an additional $10.00.

Motion made to adjourn. Passed. Respectfully Submitted by Ann Stevens

FUN RAFFLE PLANNED FOR AUGUST - FROM WAYS AND MEANS

Thanks to all who participated in the June raffle by donating items and/or purchasing tickets. Because of your generosity, we raised $71.00.
For the August meeting we are trying a “re-purposing raffle.” For this special event we are asking you to donate items that may be re-purposed by painting or items that you have already re-purposed. Some possibilities for donations might be old suitcases with fairly smooth surfaces, metal items such as old coffee pots, wooden items, fabric items, etc.. In other words, “if it doesn’t move, paint it”, would apply in your search for items for this raffle.
Please remember to bring your brush worthy items to the August meeting.

EDUCATION

Hi ladies- we still have room in both the Lynne Andrews classes. If you have never taken from Lynne now is your chance. She is a wonderful teacher and is looking forward to teaching our chapter. Saturday September 17th and Sunday the 18th. Woodland Friends on Saturday, a 14" wooden plate with a snowman and all his friends and Sunday, Christmas Wishes- a wooden mitten with a snowman and crows. Both projects can been seen in full color on our website, or on the Education board at the meeting. Cost is 45.00 each day for members and 55.00 for non-members- cost of surface is 20.00 for the plate and 5.00 for the mitten. You may paint these on any surface you wish.

Pattern and prep packets will be available at the August meeting. We will NOT have a prep night for this project, not that hard. Shirley Watson must have your wood order and money paid in full for that wood by August 20th. No money, no wood ordered.

We would also like both the classes paid in full by that date,(at the meeting )it is way too hard to collect money the day of class, so if you are not going to be at the meeting please get it in the mail to either one of us. A special email will be sent out to everyone signed up with more details later.

CindyMannVitale- Class is Oct22nd- DAISY DAN THE PUMPKIN MAN- a little different look for a fall/Halloween project that i think you will all love- I know I do. We are taking sign ups now for this class. 35.00 for members and 45.00 for non-members. We will take sign ups with a 10.00 non-refundable deposit at the August meeting. I have the color picture now on the Education board and our website. This project can be done on any surface and I hope to have info from the wood supplier by the meeting on the cost of the arched wood frame that her project is on. Cindy has been very busy with magazine articles and new patterns ,and we are looking forward to her coming to our chapter.

2012 will bring:

Kim Hogue

Mark Polomchak

Lynn Deptula

I will be locking in dates with these teachers soon so watch your newsletters and website. I looks to be another great year of painting here at HOMDA in 2012!

HOMDA CALENDAR

Aug 20 – 8AM board meeting

9AM -Membership meeting –

Chris Keppel, mixed media notebook(10-1)

Aug 25 – paint a card for a soldier at Becky’s studio

Sept 9 – Sleepover at Becky’s

Sept 14 – newsletter deadline

Sept 17 and 18 – Seminar Lynne Andrews

Oct 1 – 8AM – board meeting

9AM Membership meeting –

Sandy Young –wine bottle label (10-1)

Oct 5-9 - NET

Oct 22 – Cindy Mann Vitale

Nov 11 – Carruth road trip

Nov 21 – newsletter deadline

Dec 10 – Christmas Party

Program for 2011 from Sandy Young

Chris - Aug meeting

Sandy - Oct meeting

This is a beautiful Merry Christmas Sign painted on a wooden shelf. More details to follow on this project.

August Christmas Photo Album with Chris Keppel

October Painting on Wine Bottles with Sandy Young

Make sure you save your wine bottles

Make sure you save your wine bottles and corks. This is a beginner project and we will paint the labels on wine bottles to hold decorative herbed vinegars. There will be a recipe included or you can bring your own favorite with you to share with everyone.

Cost will be $2.00 to cover some of the paints and you bring your own wine bottle, painting supplies, masking tape, paper towels and normal painting supplies. I will send a bit of prep instructions later in the year.

Upcoming Events at Other Michigan Chapters for 2011

Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Mi – contact Sandy Tilt (sandytilt@comcast.net) for more information. www.heritagedecorativeartists.com

Sept 11, 12, 2011 at the Westfield Center – Batik Watercolor Seminar with Kathie George – more information will be forthcoming on their website.

Valley Tole – Flint – visit their website, www.valleytole.com, for more information & registration form.

Visit their website, www.fourseasonsart.net for a flier and signup information.

Wine Country Artists – Kalamazoo – visit their website for more information.

www.hastingscountry.com/winecountryartists.html

West Michigan Decorative Artists – www.hastingscountry.com/wmda2.html
visit their website for more information, pictures and signup sheets

Sept. 16, 17, 2011 – Judy Ribitch – Acrylics

Happy Birthday to You!!!

AUGUST
1- Kim Raycraft

1-Bonnie Eckhardt

2 – Tara Dombroske

6- Georgia Scofes

SEPTEMBER

7- Sue Nemeth

16 – Lisa Neeley

20- JoAnn Smith

24 Betty Van Voorst

MEMORY BOXES

We have made the commitment to continue painting memory boxes for Ingham Medical. I will have unpainted boxes at the August meeting for pickup, including the two smallest sizes which were not desired in the past, but they are now. We will not be painting them at a HOMDA meeting this year so I am counting on members to do this on their own. If you will not be at the August meeting call me and I will get some to you. Shirley 646 9339

2011 HOMDA HEARTKEEPERS

PRESIDENT

Becky Hilbert PH 517-676-9534

2653 Lamb Rd. hphilbert@hotmail.com

Mason, MI 48854

1ST VICE PRESIDENT – MONTHLY PROGRAM

Sandy Young PH 517 281-1050

731 Mitchell sandyyoung@cablespeed.com

Potterville, MI 48876

2ND VICE PRESIDENT – EDUCATION

Julie Tews PH 517 719- 7639

11206 Ransom Hwy tewsmuch@cablespeed.com

Dimondale, MI 48821

3^RD VICE PRESIDENT- MEMBERSHIP

Chris Keppel-Gulick PH 517-321-6342

14810 Idylcrest sewinggal07@aol.com

Lansing, MI 48906

SECRETARY

Ann Stevens PH 517-688-4026

571 Acorn Trail stevensrespect@aol.com

Horton, MI

TREASURER

Kathy Driggs PH 517 623 –6289

610 E. Dansville Rd kdriggs@hotmail.com

Dansville, MI 48819

NEWSLETTER

Shirley Watson PH 517-646-9339

10651 Bishop Rd. watson55@cablespeed.com