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Dick Tracy: Secret Files | Martin Harry Greenberg
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Fan Art!

Made this bookmark for myself. Used wrong script. Should have went with 30s-40s...I just did sloppy freehand style 😂.

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dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2w
AnnCrystal @dabbe 💕☺️💝. 2w
bthegood it looks good - 😊 2w
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AnnCrystal Thank you @bthegood 💕🌞💝. 2w
PaperbackPirate 👏👏 2w
AnnCrystal @PaperbackPirate 💕😉💝. 2w
Jari-chan Wow!! 🤩🤩 2w
AnnCrystal Thanks @Jari-chan 💖😉💝. (edited) 2w
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California Readers | Californians
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This is my Brother waving an American flag when he was a toddler. I pasted him onto the background image of America.

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Batman Begins | Dennis O'Neill
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Found this while going through some paperwork. A doodle I did, Once Upon A Time (I didn't date). Some details were difficult to capture here...apparently boredom struck once I finished with Batman 😂 and I left it unfinished.

Not great work, yet it did make me giggle.

In my culture, good natured comedy is healing-like (Laughter can be a gift in a stressful world). While this is not hilarious, hope some will find this to be giggle worthy 🦇😉💝.

AnnCrystal Have a good weekend Littens ☺️👍. 2mo
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TieDyeDude Ha! Super cute. Thanks for sharing! 2mo
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AnnCrystal @dabbe 🥰👍💝. 2mo
AnnCrystal Thanks @TieDyeDude 🦇☺️👍 2mo
Jari-chan Oh wow!! 2mo
AnnCrystal @Jari-chan 🦇😉💝. 2mo
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California Readers | Californians
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@DaveGreen7777

I had always dream of opening my own bookstore. When I was 16 I made this sign.

While I doubt that I will ever actually open my own book store, I have reenvisioned my dream shop & don't mind sharing this.

It was going to be fantasy/paranormal focused with steampunk decor.

While I've noticed that some Littens work with books, wondering if anyone here ever dream of opening a bookstore? Do you believe there is a chance these days?

AnnCrystal What would your store look like? 3mo
BarkingMadRead I just opened a bookshop in December, it‘s more of a book stall, at a vendor boutique. It‘s so much fun, I don‘t have to be there every day, I got in once a week to straighten up and add books! Don‘t give up your dream! I‘m also seeing lots of book vans and book bus stores that travel around each weekend 3mo
DaveGreen7777 Oooh, I love the sign! 🤩 And I agree with @BarkingMadRead Don‘t give up on your dream! These days, independent bookstores are more likely to succeed than bookstore chains anyway. The Boarders that used to be near me was still doing a lot of business when it closed down, it only had to close because the corporation shut it down. There are more than enough readers to support bookstores that don‘t answer to a corporation! 😁 3mo
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AnnCrystal @BarkingMadRead a book stall at a vendor boutique! Oh, that is lovely. Congratulations 👏🎉📚☺️👍!!!!!!!

Thank you @BarkingMadRead and @DaveGreen7777.

I hadn't realized that about independent bookstores. I have been dreaming of a bookmobile 📚🛺😉.
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Jari-chan I'm working as a bookseller for a small indie bookstore and I'd say: "Find your niche and stay there." It works for us and I might take over in a couple of years ? As you describe it, you really got your niche and could be successful! ?? 3mo
bthegood love the name, sign and dream - 🙂 3mo
AnnCrystal @Jari-chan working for a bookstore! Oh, that would be dreamy all by itself, yet for you to have that chance in a couple of years 👏🤩, I'm cheering for you🥳👍. That is a spectacular chance!!!!!!!

Thank you @Jari-chan and @bthegood 😘👍.

Perhaps one day📚😉👍.
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Jari-chan @AnnCrystal Thank you ❤️ I hope your dream will come true ❤️❤️ 3mo
AnnCrystal @Jari-chan thank you 😉👍. 3mo
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Untitled | Unknown
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I'm such a hypocrite!

Just to make clear, I do like imports, there is something mystique about something that came from someplace far away. I just believe imports and exports need to be reduced. Every country/continent keep more of what they produce and export less...just seems better for the Earth...

Well, art supplies are the next big essential (for me) that I have been trying to source locally. 👇

AnnCrystal I need some H pencils. Like them for layouts, quick drafts, and easy shadows, saves my darker B pencils.

Anyways, I first searched for my favorite Generals brand. Made in USA, great quality, good pricing, usually easy to find locally.

This particular store didn't have the General brand, so I began seeking alternatives. Any made within “the Americas.“

Then I saw this. I love this brand. 👇
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AnnCrystal And...I caved...in all seriousness, I will one day refill these with USA watercolors, therefore, I could say I purchased these for the nifty containers and the Czech Republic-made paint was a plus😉! I know, I know...I'm horrible 😳🥺!

And no, I didn't find any pencils ✏️. And no, I didn't actually need these 🎨🖌️ watercolors.

Never tried “watercolors“ by this brand before, only their pencils.

Wow, these are wonderful to work with!
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California Readers | Californians
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A frozen treat. My mom & I love ice cream at any time of the year LOL.

Use well, overripe bananas (Instead of throwing them away, you can peel, slice, and freeze in freezer-safe container or bag).

Your choice of unsweetened powder cocoa.

Your choice of milk. I use unsweetened Almond Milk. Uses very little milk, you don't want a milkshake.

Sugar (optional).

Add ingredients 2 your taste.

Use a good blender, and blend until smooth.

🍫🍦Enjoy!

AnnCrystal While our favorite flavor is Cocoa, we've also tried other fruit that can be frozen and added to the frozen bananas for a different flavor.

Research, some fruit may not be able to be frozen or may need to be blanched before freezing.
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California Readers | Californians
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I made this today for the, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls throughout the Americas.

While we're over half way into Native American heritage Month celebrations, I hope everyone keeps celebrating Native American Heritage all year round.

#MMIW

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Untitled | Unknown
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OK, I'm triple excited. Looked everywhere for this paper! Not in stock at local office stores. When a store did sell this paper, I'd discover that it must be ordered (I don't order online these days).

Then, the other day, I was in a store and there it was on a shelf...like magic.

This is for a special project. Keeping it wrapped up until I'm ready. Can't wait to see how this paper feels and how it reacts with my craft projects.

Happy Dance!

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Untitled | Anonymous
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A journal I've just decorated.

“Magic Is Written With Free Spirit“

Just to be clear: “Magic“ as in, Writing Fantasy Fiction ;-D.

This seems to be a page here on Litsy where anyone can share off-topic or random posts.

If I am wrong and this is a reserved group page of some kind, please comment and let me know. I will delete this post. Thank you ;-D.

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Untitled | Unknown
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A journal I've just decorated.

“Magic Is Written With Free Spirit“

Just to be clear: “Magic“ as in, Writing Fantasy Fiction ;-D.

This seems to be a page here on Litsy where anyone can share off-topic or random posts.

If I am wrong and this is a reserved group page of some kind, please comment and let me know. I will delete this post. Thank you ;-D.

Kshakal Welcome to the litsy family!! 12mo
dabbe Welcome to Litsy! And @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ...💙💚💙 12mo
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AnnCrystal Wow, how welcoming! Thank you everyone ;-D. 12mo
TheSpineView Welcome! Love the journal decorations!💙📘 12mo
AnnCrystal @TheSpineView Thank you! (edited) 12mo
Andrew65 Welcome to Litsy 👋 @AnnCrystal. Thanks for the tag @AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks 😍 12mo
AnnCrystal @Andrew65 Thanks :-D. 12mo
AmyG Welcome! 🎉 12mo
AnnCrystal @AmyG Hi, thanks! 12mo
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank You for thé tag? 12mo
Eggs Beautiful!! Welcome to Litsy 🙏🏻🥳🙌🏻 12mo
AnnCrystal @Eggs Thank you :-D. 12mo
AnnCrystal @Eggs Thank you :-D. 12mo
DaveGreen7777 Welcome to Litsy, @AnnCrystal 🥳🎉📚 And thanks for the tag, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😊 12mo
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