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Ruth Hill Radcliffe (rhradcliffedesigns): Female
United States

Etsy Shop:: rhradcliffedesigns.etsy.com

Website:: web.mac.com/grace2b

Blog:: rhradcliffedesigns.blogspot.com

Flickr:: www.flickr.com/photos/grace2b/

About Me:: I've been creating art since I was first able to hold a crayola. Since then I've been able to travel to many places in the world which has helped shape my artistic visions. I love photography and photos are shared in my shop elephantdreams.etsy.com. Aside from photography I love watercolor and mixed media. I live in Houston, Texas with a husband and two greyhounds. Since I love the process of making art I look forward to challenges in learning new medias. Art in flux I like to call it.

Street Team Membership(s):: http://etsybloggers.com, http://etsytx.org

Etsy Favorites: Wow so many. I love photography and there are some incredible photographers. I also love jewelry so its a fun challenge to discover new shops.

Ruth Hill Radcliffe's Groups

Etsy Texas Crafters: (36 members)
Created by bumbles and lu

Etsy Fine Art Artists: (27 members)
Created by Cindy Conners

Helpful marketing tips: (126 members)
Created by Loraine

Handmade jewelry: (348 members)
Created by yael frankel

EtsySALES: (293 members)
Created by Kenna

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My heart belongs to.......

Well I am home and I didn't realize I hadn't been here for such a long time. Feels so good to back and playing with my shops again. David and I are glad to be home from the Mayo and Minnesota, even though it is a beautiful state. Its nice having the dogs hanging around and loving on you.

The above heart is my entry for the military Brats Memorial day challenge. The heart represents appreciation for everything that our military has done for each one of us. It especially goes to my dad who served in 2 wars and is still working with high schoolers today teaching them about leadership, patriotism and ethics. As they say "my heart belongs to daddy." I'll try to add some of the other entries in upcoming posts. good health to each of you.

Mayo

almost home. The Mayo was an intense place. Did we get answers, yes and no. Did we learn anything new, yes and no. Are we happy with the results, yes and no. Firstly, I'd like to thank any and everyone who has sent me encouraging messages and prayers. 2 years ago, in 2006 my husband came down with a mysterious autoimmune disease which started small and ended up terminal and gradually improved. None of our Houston Doctors knew what it was and what caused it. Luckily some of the worst symptoms improved, but there was a lot of peripheral damage that didn't. Our Drs. in Houston encouraged us to come to the Mayo seeking answers. Most of the answers we already suspected. Some of them we hoped wouldn't be true.....but for the most part his illness is at a standstill and most likely will not reoccur. This is good news. The bad is that the lingering damage will not likely disappear. Cancer and rare diseases were ruled out. But solutions were as well. Can we live with the results, well that resides within my husband who has to live with the consequences. Problems rule out many quality of life issues.....but they also rule out more dire diagnosises as well. So tomorrow we return to Houston. We are ready.....my husband most of all since he was the one who had to endure tests. We will be happy to be home. Our dogs will be happier, and well we now know what we only wondered about before. So it ends at the moment......and we can only hope peripheral damages improve. The drs. weren't hopeful. But I will. Here's to love and support.

collecting

One of my favorite things to do on Etsy is collect art. I've found some treasures, in fact, many treasures. they sit in a beautiful handmade fabric bowl made by an etsyian in my studio. I pour through its contents often, looking and wondering how I'm going to showcase my treats. I feel like Gollum from the "Lord of the Rings" touching them and saying "my precious". They are indeed. I found this photo today while sitting in a waiting room at the Mayo clinic playing with my computer. I guess you could also say I was playing with my "precious" art as well. A nice feeling that, being in touch with art even while being away. Away, long to be home. Those four letter words again, wait, hope, home.

waiting

Waiting for more tests.....still looking for answers that might not be there. But you can't say that the Mayo is not thorough they are fantastic at digging for information. And just when we think the tests are done, there are a few more that pop up. One appointment that is bothersome is a consult scheduled in 10 days. We had hoped to be home by then. We're trying for a standby slot and have become what they call "checkers". So each day we check. We sit in the waiting room and wait. Time goes by slowly, but we can't do anything but wait. Wait is a four letter word.

away

Our trip to the mayo clinic was uneventful, but once here we haven't stopped. We've had to revise our expectations of what will come out of this visit. They won't be able to say exactly (or inexactly) what caused or what was my husbands illness since spring of 2006. the neurologist said it would be like trying to get information from a 2 year old crime scene. And one critical test wasn't done at the time his symptoms started so there was no information that might have helped. Two years ago my husband out of the blue became critically ill....one day he was well the next in the hospital. One thing they've thought it was some kind of virus, but what no one knows. While his condition has improved a great deal there are still some major issues. Our hope now is that they can fill in those blanks and offer some suggestion as to how we should proceed. The Mayo is incredible. They are so efficient and helpful, tests start when they are supposed to and no waiting for hours to get in. The staff is so kind, and there are people here from all over the world. I'm glad we came even if our major questions will remain unanswered. Any information is good.

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Posting photos

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ah, thanks so much. I did think it was incredibly odd that it just said me.......Forums are great for getting answers quickly.....:D Read More »

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Hill Radcliffe Jan 29.

I have a question....when I add photos to the group they always come out saying they are from "me" instead of rhradcliffedesigns. what am I doing wrong? Read More »

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Etsytexascrafters street team: Charity sales every 3rd Monday

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The etsytexascrafters (ETC) has a 3rd Monday ongoing sale for Charity. January's sale benefits "home for our troops". Each 3rd Monday they sponsor a different one so check them out and see if you c... Read More »

Tagged: charity, sales, etsytexascrafters, mondays, 3rd

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sleeping dogs

zoey is a sleepy dog, but she's fast, quick like a bunny. she's everything my computer is not, except for the sleeping part. So we're going to let the computer rest. I've been whinging about it for some time, and finally decided it was time for new dance partner. A new computer is one its way. Then I too can be quick, fast like a bunny. oh yeah!

Posted by Ruth Hill Radcliffe on January 29th, 2008 at 3:52pm — No Comments (Add)

Some items from my new shop: Elephantdreams.etsy.com

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EtsyTexasCrafters street team Monday Sale for Charity:Home for our troops

The etsyTexasCrafters street has a sale every Monday with different themes. This Monday's sale is for Charity, this months:"home for our troops". All participating shops have a different sale and amount that they are donating to this Charity. To see participating shops check out the promos or log onto out team team website. This is a really worthwhile charity so support us if you can.

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Finding

I love this site, I have discovered so many wonderful artists whom I'd never find in the course of doing Etsy browsing. I have some so many new favorites. Now if I could figure out how to feature them with a photo and bio. This has been a Sunday afternoon of trying to clean studio space so art can find its way out of the mess. I think my tombstone is going to say "She tried, but never quite got there" Happy Sunday ruth

Posted by Ruth Hill Radcliffe on January 13th, 2008 at 5:09pm — 2 Comments (Add)

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At 7:52am on March 3rd, 2008, Kim V said…: Ruth, thank you for the kind words about my glass. I've hearted your shop as well.....you have beautiful creations!!!

At 3:32pm on March 2nd, 2008, Jan Thompson said…: Thanks for the invite Ruth.

At 3:29pm on March 2nd, 2008, Vivian Maddux said…: Ruth, your shop is beautiful!! Thanks so much for your kind words about my lampwork shop.

At 11:29am on March 2nd, 2008, Sherrie said…: Thank You Ruth for your kind comments about my dolls ,I enjoyed seeing your elephantdreams.etsy.com ,I adore the picture of the chairs, It is neat how your photography speaks...I also enjoyed your Rhradcliffedesigns.etsy.com the blooming again and A small circle of friends I just love love! Your one talented gal !!!
Sherrie

At 11:12pm on March 1st, 2008, manamoon said…: Hi Ruth, Thanks so much for the friends request. I love your creations!

At 1:47pm on March 1st, 2008, siiso said…: Hi Ruth, thanks for your lovely comments. I checked your store again, your watercolor is awesome..You are very talented!

At 11:38am on February 7th, 2008, Ana Maria said…: Thank you! I am just getting the swing of the photography part. I was trying to bribe my husband to take the photographs for me, but didn't work. You are very talented! Thanks for the friend invite!