Ebay listings for this week and some sad news....

First, I had a little sad news this evening...I got an email from a lovely lady that had bought one of my precious chihuahua babies..She and her family came to my home last Sept. and fell in love with a tiny white female chihuahua..of course, they didn't leave without her..lol..they named her Tinkerbell and she became part of their family...(she is the white puppy in the photo at the left and at the bottom of this page)..Well, from the email, she told me that she had unexpectantly died from a heart defect..Just broke my heart and theirs, I am sure..I have never heard of this happening in all the years of raising chihuahuas..but, I am sure that it can happen, just as it can in humans..I feel very sad for the family, and hoping that my next litter will have a sweet little girl, that will help heal this families heart...I'm telling you, there's nothing more special or caring than a chihuahua lover...Those little dogs just take your heart from the minute you hold one...

On a lighter note, I have spent the day, trying to figure out more features on this blog..lol..remember, I am not real computer saavy, YET!! I have added a slide show of some of my handpainted items..that made my day..lol..I have also put on ebay, about 6 items this week...Here are just a few of the items...take a peek...

For more pictures of each item, please feel free to go to my auctions..

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/brushstrokesbyteresalynn

Welcome to my blog..

I can not believe that I am blogging..lol..okay, so maybe it's not a big deal to most..but for someone that's been married 30 yrs, raised 5 children and lives in the boondocks..it's a big deal..I am somewhat computer impaired..don't have a 'clue' how to 'text'..and all of my grown children tell me that I need to 'get up with the times'..well, I'm trying..lol...

First, let me say, my name is Teresa Lynn and I live in Indiana...born here, but not raised here...Have lived in many different states growing up, but settled back in Indiana after marrying my wonderful husband in 1977...We have 5 grown children..3 boys, 2 girls and have 4 grandchildren...My 3 boys were all in the military..marines and coast guard...My youngest daughter just got married to a beautiful Christian man last Sept. and what a beautiful and memorable wedding..

Yes, he is tall, isn't he..lol..6'7"...and my daughter is 5'4"...They are such a beautiful couple and he is such a blessing to our family...My oldest daughter is a daycare teacher and loves all her children....can't wait until she has some of her own..Our grandchildren are the 'light' of our lives and we love being grandparents...all that is said about grandparents are so true...

I am a self taught painter of over 10 yrs. and started out by watching HGTV programs with decorative artists...videos, seminars, ect...My husband tells the story of how he came home from work one day and I was painting on the walls..every day he would come home and a new mural would be on the walls..He says that I just picked up a paint brush one day and just never stopped..lol....When I felt comfortable enough with my painting skills, I started doing murals, faux painting, faux kniches, bricks, ect in clients homes...Imagine my surprize at getting paid to do something that I truly have a passion for...Below is a brick kniche with a vase of flowers done in a clients home...

I sold my painted pieces in my mother's little store in town, up until a few months ago...She sold her business and now is enjoying retirement..I think..lol..she definetly needs a hobby...

I have been selling my handpainted items on ebay for over 2 yrs now and have enjoyed every minute...making new friends and such wonderful repeat customers...Most of my items are 'found' and 'vintage' and just need a shabby chic rosey makeover...You can view my pieces on my picturetrail albums...http://www.picturetrail.com/teresa_h I also hope to be selling my handpainted, altered art items on Etsy in the very near future...For now, here are a few of my 'recent' handpainted items that have been sold on ebay...

My Chihuahua puppies.....6 weeks old..

I have been raising chihuahuas for almost 20 yrs and love my fur babies to death..There's just something so special about a 'chihuahua lover'....and one is never enough....