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The Gems of Essex

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

When I first began this project I invisioned a few people, mostly people I knew, sending me a lone pebble in exchange for an ACEO. I should have known it wouldn’t be that simple, nothing ever is when it comes … Continue reading →

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More from the British Isles

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

This past Friday I received my second pebble delivery from the UK!! I do believe it was also my largest pebble delivery, totaling 17 pebbles. They came from Fran of Southampton. She collected this wonderful assortment of pebbles from Calshot … Continue reading →

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Triangular Pebble?!

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

I know I said that pebbles come in all shapes and sizes, but is this for real? A fellow artist and friend, Heide Hibbard, sent me some wonderful pebbles from California, and of them happens to be triangular. When I … Continue reading →

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Beauty in Diversity

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

Yesterday I received a very generous pebble donation from a fellow artist I admire greatly, Diane Clancy! I have to admit that I knew it was going to arrive any day, but it’s always a surprise when I open the … Continue reading →

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Not Just Pebbles. . .

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

One of the great things about this project is  you never know what you are going to get in the mail. Sure, you might think how difficult could it be to imagine – pebbles, stones, and rocks! Surprisingly 3 out … Continue reading →

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New ACEOs and more Pebbles

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

With the sudden influx of pebbles I had to get busy creating some more ACEOs. Here’s just two I did recently: Both of these ACEO’s will be going to their new homes today. I wonder who will get which one? … Continue reading →

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Pebbles Galore!!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

As promised this is the second group of pebbles I received this week. The first package came all the way from Idaho! Fellow 1000Markets Shop owner, Sue sent me 2 pebbles and a very colorful suprise! Sue creates stunning Sculpture … Continue reading →

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I did ask for Pebbles…

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

And pebbles I did receive. In fact I recieved 3 packages in 1 day and then a few days later I recieved another 3 in 1 day and a day after that I received another 2 in 1 day!!! I’m … Continue reading →

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Free gift to first 10

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

The first 10 people that I receive pebbles from will now also get a free Limited Edition Print of one of my favorite ACEOs. The Daydreamer was a pen and ink ACEO I created in 2008 of a Coronated Tree … Continue reading →

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New ACEOs

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Amanda Makepeace

I spent this morning painting 6 ACEOs for the Pebble Pebble Project. ACEO’s are always fun and with this Project I’m going to branching out with my subject matter. Here is just one of the completed ACEO’s. It’s a Watercolor … Continue reading →

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