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Oh Goody!!!

Oh how fun to receive ephemera from random people.  Well...not that random.  He knew that I did art and gave my husband this to give to me...  
He found a bunch of old paper while fixing up an old house here in New Orleans. He said it was trash to him but maybe I could use it for something.  I say, "Hell Yeah"!  Oh...excuse me.  Sometimes I get carried away.  

Check out that ticket from 1876 and that picture of NOLA.  I wonder if the store front still looks the same.  I will have to investigate but I know that statue isn't there anymore.  I also have a Louisiana lottery ticket from the 1800's!  How exciting to receive such a treat.  I kinda have some ideas on how to use this treasure but  you will have to stay tuned to find out.  The creativity has to flow on its own terms.  Mixed Media here I come.  I'm thinking a collaboration is in order.  Hint, hint...

So for now I bid you adieu.  Have a fantabulous weekend. 

Namaste
Kalaya
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  1. Amber Leilani April 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    oooh! what a fantastic gift!! you should scan those into your computer so you can use them over and over again but save the originals!
    i love mixed media...hint hint...

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  2. Kalaya SteedeApril 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh what a good idea. I was going to use the originals. You should see them. One card broke in half during handling! They are about to disappear. Time to get a printer/scanner and then spread the love. XO

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