In The Studio

It's about time I got back to creating my altered tins!!!!!  ♥♥♥

Polyvore Fashion

Put together a vintage cocktail dress with accessories and enjoy a Romantic evening out!   ♥♥♥

Outside My Box

Last year a company in Canada (Gotrick Inc) asked if I could create a couple of collage pieces using their new product.  They wanted to unveil their product at the CHA Winter 2012 show last weekend in Anaheim.  My work is usually small, 4x4, 5x5 etc. so when I received their product I was a bit surprised by the size but who doesn't love a challenge.  Once I started I had so much fun with all the room I had to work with.  Take a look at what I created.....

The Winner Is.......

I want to thank you all for leaving such sweet comments and taking the time to enter my give-away, I truly appreciate it.  And the winner is............#4!!!!  Congratulations Joy, I'll send you a message to verify your address.  I'll continue to have give-aways this year so stop back soon!!!   ♥♥♥

Polyvore Fashion

Valentine's Dinner by decorating4 featuring clutch bags

I'm always a bit late getting started on websites but once I get started...I'm addicted!  Pinterest has been one of those sites, OMG, it's sooooo much fun!!!!!!  I could look and pin pictures all night long, ooooppps I've been known to do that....hahaha!  While on Pinterest I noticed outfits and accessories being put together on a page, WOW where do I find that blouse???  Well I clicked on the site and was quickly introduced to Polyvore, alas another addiction!  I've started putting together outfits, it's fun and fulfills some of my creative urge.  :)  Of course a lot of the clothes and accessories are way out of our normal price range but that doesn't mean we can't look for something similar in the regular stores we shop.  Here's an outfit I put together for that special Valentine's dinner you'll be having with your sweetheart.   ♥♥♥

OK, I've confessed it takes me a while to find new sites so why don't you fill me in on your current favorites, leave a comment where you like to play!!!

Time is running out, I draw a name tomorrow night for my New Year's Give-Away.  Have you left a message yet, look for the post and leave your name???

In The Studio

Here's another Valentine piece. ♥♥♥


Don't forget to leave a message on the Give-Away Post, January 31 is fast approaching!!!  Who will receive my mixed media piece???

In The Studio

I've been trying to finish some Valentine pieces before that special day.  Enjoy!!!  ♥♥♥

Don't forget to leave a message on the Give-Away Post, January 31 is fast approaching!!!  I can't wait to give away a piece of my art!

Dear Diary, Today is Thursday, January 12

Dear Diary,

I was up early today, watching the little munchkin.  Up and down, up and down.....some days I think Grandma is too old for this!  hahaha (not really)!!!  We've read stories, played with Little People, played in the new Princess tent, I know, I'll never fit through the attached tunnel no matter how many times she wants me to follow her!  Oh no, little munchkin is cranky at lunch, threw her bowl of food on the floor.....off to nap I say!  Cleaning kitchen floor, switching laundry, answered emails, sorted through daughter's wedding information, set up two appointments for cake tasting (yummy).  Ready to visit Pinterest...whattttttt nap time is over, OK, off to play again.  Should run errands tonight but it's sooooooo cold out (I want the warm weather we had a few days ago, it felt like spring). I think I'll grab a soft cover, lay on the couch and watch a movie.  So comfortable and warm, of course I fell asleep but now that I've got my second wind it's too late to do anything except maybe....Pinterest!!!!!!!!   Goodnight. ♥♥♥

PS Diary....I'm trying to think of a way to let everyone know there's still time to sign up for my first ever Give-Away.  I can't wait to see which Lovely Lady will win a piece of my art!

Dear Diary, Today is Wednesday, January 4

Dear Diary,

I slept in this morning since I stayed up late browsing websites and ironing (does anybody still iron besides me, I wonder?).  So far I'm ignoring my New Years resolution of getting more sleep and losing weight.  Confession; traveling home from West Branch on Monday I ate 6 cookies to stay awake!  Anyway, once I was up I started checking all my sites on the computer again.  I know, it's usually the first thing I do when I get up in the morning (besides the usual bathroom trip) and the last thing I do at night.  REALLY, is that much going to change between bedtime and morning?  It's getting out of control, I keep adding more sites to take care of; Flickr, Etsy (2 shops now), Facebook (2 accts), 3 email addresses and a new favorite, Pinterest (I could search pictures to pin all night long, OK, I know I stay up way too late!).  Note to self: get computer time under control!  OK, dishwasher is going, laundry is started, I'm dressed (still need to brush hair and put on a bit of make-up to feel alive), bed is made and I'm back on the computer....ugh!!!  Putter, putter, putter around the house, I love this kind of day!  Hubby fixed dinner, steak on the grill....yummy!!!  And now I'm back on the computer.....ugh!!!!    Goodnight. ♥♥♥

Happy New Year Give-away

I've been hanging on to this little piece (shown in an older post), saving it for the right moment and here it is...New Year's Day; new beginnings for many, new goals and resolutions, a fresh start to a new year.  I'm having my first Give-away to celebrate, all you have to do is leave a comment (make sure I can contact you) and on January 31 I'll draw a name around 10 pm (CST), the winner of "A Small House".    Happy New Year!!!

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas!!!

For You...

Feel free to use this photo in your art.  Have a fun, creative holiday season!

Around The House

                                                 vintage flocked reindeer 

vintage brass deer

                                                     little red reindeer

Around The House

This year I took the time to clean out the decorations I don't use anymore.  It felt good to pass some pieces along to my kids and to donate the others.  My daughter gave me this Cody Foster house several years ago, I love it!!!

I continue to decorate with old and new, check out the old sleigh on the top shelf.  Also the elves in the next picture.

Since I cleared out everything but my absolute favorites it doesn't feel so cluttered around the house.  I'll show a few more decorating ideas before Christmas gets here.  ♥♥♥

In The Studio

It's been a few weeks since I last completed an art piece, so finally here's a new one.  I've been antiquing and decorating my house recently so I'll be posting pictures in the following weeks of all my found "treasures".  Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.   ♥♥♥

In The Studio

I decided to try and finish all the half-completed projects sitting around my studio, it would be wonderful to have the extra space....yes, I have that many unfinished pieces sitting around!!!  It's been several years since I last worked on a shadow box, so I had to dust this one off  before I could work on it again.  I'm so pleased with how it turned out, I love the vintage Japan figurines, the boys are soooo cute.  Have a great weekend and "Go Play".   ♥♥♥

In The Studio

As you can tell I love babies, wings, birds, nests and flowers, they appear in many of my art pieces.  I say do or make what brings a smile to your face, be happy!!!  ♥♥♥

In The Studio

"Autumn" House

"Farm" House

I've been racking my brain trying to come up with an idea, something fun and playful for my art. Finally, late one night it hit me, we all love our homes so why not make a variety of special houses.  Sooooo here's a sample of my new series "Houses".  Hope you enjoy!!!

For You...

Feel free to use this photo in your art.  Have a fun, creative weekend!

In The Studio

Do you ever look at a piece of art you've finished and days or weeks or months later look at it again and think it's not quite what you wanted???  Usually this happens when I try to finish something too quickly and by the way, why do I think I have to finish it quickly in the first place?

Here's an example of a piece I wanted to make changes to (the original is in the previous post).  I liked my first version but felt the wings were too dark, not what I'd planned when I first laid it out so I changed them.  But you know how it is, once you make that first change more changes are bound to happen.  I decided the wording wasn't quite right so I changed that...then the little one needed a hat, took care of that...and finally I felt the little nest needed to be softened and highlighted...found the perfect feather and ta-da it was done!  I loved the pretty butterfly pin in the first version but after my changes I didn't feel it worked anymore.  So what do you think, version 1 or version 2 (but of course there's no way to go back to version 1 but always a chance for version 3)!!! 

In The Studio

It's been a busy week but I've been able to finish a few pieces, this is one of my favorites.  I found the butterfly pin in a box of jewelry I had stashed away, the colors worked perfectly for this piece.  ♥♥♥

In The Studio

I started this piece last year in a class I took from Brandie Butcher-Isley.  As I was digging through a cupboard the other day I came across it sitting there looking so sad. I decided I needed to finish it up...looks much better now!  Enjoy!

In The Studio



Finished another piece last night.  Makes me dream of a relaxing vacation in PARADISE!!!

In The Studio

After 2 years of trips to the ER and 5 hospitalizations my doctor's finally did a test to determine how my gallbladder was functioning.......it wasn't (no surprise to me)!!!  My gallbladder was taken out last Friday so I'm home recuperating.  Since I'm suppose to take it easy I figured I could stand in my studio and work on art.  Well I managed to finish this piece but was tired afterwards, guess I'll have to rethink that one!!!

My Studio

I've had several friends ask if I could show my pages from the Winter 2010 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Magazine since they missed it on the newstand.  Well here it is, that's me working on a mermaid compact.  I was so pleased to share my studio with everyone but I have to admit I've made changes in the past year and it's certainly not as clean as it appears in the magazine!  Since my space is small I have to come up with unique storage ideas, as you can see I've incorporated my pottery collection into brush, paint and glitter holders.  I'll share more of my storage solutions in the future with additional pictures of the space.