Amazing Women

Wow where do I start? Lets start with the women that made it all happen, without there vision and hard work I wouldn't be filled with creative energy and a feeling of peace and centeredness

(is that a word?)

Far left Julie Collings co- creator of artnest and truly inspirational spirit led lady-

Gloria and I kept saying, could you image having her as your mom( wow)

LOVE her work, and she has an amazing book "Little Felts" which I rushed home and ordered!

Second from the left Mati McDonough,

So happy and positive, filled with hopeful energy and incredibly talented.

In her class I literally painted 4 completed pieces,

I dont even know how::: it just happened;)

Jane Wynn - everything that is altered + grungy + vintage is rolled into this engaging

and fun lady, her book "altered curiosities" is such a great introduction to soldering on a whole new level, she taught me how to use a torch- I love her!!

And then there's Kelly Rae Roberts

Had the blessing of meeting her the first night and she was everything I had hoped and more.

her book "Taking Flight" has been a powerful tool for healing and self reflection in my

art therapy class- it's amazing and has helped me to find my center.

She inspired me about 3 months ago to start sketching and drawing and now it seems like it will always be a part of me, I have found my authentic expression and I owe that all to Kelly.

PLUS she is adorable and fun and just a great leader with the ability to spark unity.

Candice Elton co -creator of artnest -welcomed us with such a warm and engaging smile, she possesse's so many talents but the things That IMMEDIATELY come to mind are her mad cooking skills, I was constantly oohing and ahhing at every meal, It was such a blessing to be in her presence, you felt surrounded by her spirituality and strength:::

Okay so obviously this was life changing as I have never written this much- I will have to post every day because there is so much to share;)

Art Nest

I just finished my artists trades for Art Nest a retreat I will be attending this week with my very talented and amazing friend Gloria (did I mention BEAUTIFUL?)



I was stumped to know what I would make "30" of- and Gloria say's "Make those spooly things you gave us all at Christmas " I dont know what I would do without the ongoing spirit of the Muse surrounding all my girls- I feel so blessed to have so many artistic friends that are not only supportive of my madness but inspire the majority of it;)

ART JOURNALING

yes I am yelling it out::: ART JOURNALING ROX!

I am so excited, and I owe it all to Joy for suggesting it to me when we met at Papertales last Friday

If you havent seen this fab magazine yet you should, I bought mine at Papertales along with a zillion other goodies I couldnt live with out;)

anyway, its fun - easy and therapeutic, like releasing all the "busy thoughts" that have a tendency to haunt us all day

"It's a piece of Cake"

I just have to share this fabulous up and coming treat;)

April Clemens will be teaching “it’s a piece of cake”

at Pink Pineapple Scrapbooks

Saturday March 7th from 11:00 to 1:00.

The price for the class is $16.
I just love the yummy vintage gems , and scalloped icing.
And to top it off, it opens in the back so it can be used as a gift box!
:::::::Ahhhh how sweet it is::::::

:::::Love is in the air:::::

It feels like I am the only one who isnt at CHA - it's just me and olive
(pictured above) hanging out, catching up on projects isnt she the sweetest?
I had to have her the minute I spotted her at a Papertales


My good friend April asked if I could make a valentine's pin
to sell at the beehive , I had an itch to use felt and recycled tin
These are also available at papertales


This was way too easy and ::fun:: Love repurposing and
working towards "creating green"

And lastly my mended heart necklace, if you
look closely the smaller heart says just that
This was so fun to make, I had some leftover vintage christmas ornaments
that are heart shaped, so I fastened a crown on top- added wings and rhinestones
I cant ever get enough crowns and wings especially fitting when it comes to
LOVE

::Sharing our dreams and values::

It's amazing how connected we are -to know that your good friends, the one's you laugh and play with are also the ones who share the same vision , value the same things in life.

Above I have just that, a list from my very good friend Deb who just happens to be one of my FAVORITE artists, LOVE her stuff. :::: Thank you Deb for sharing::::

Live your life on purpose

Isn’t it refreshing to think we can design the next year – customize our life?
My daughter Candace urged me to buy a book at Starbucks back in December

for us to “do” together- how brilliant, quality time together reflecting and sharing.

I cant seem to locate the book to provide a link , so if anyone out there

knows where to find it you will be our hero!
So right away it leads you into the amazing realization that our values ,

what we believe in are instrumental in uncovering our dreams and goals::: love this!
So above I “scraplifted” straight from the book and designed a word document that can be posted on a piece of carboard(14”x 8 1/2”) on the bottom, leaving the top to add some fab decorative paper. Take a good 10 minutes to jot down your top 5 values, remember there are no limits- no rules.

I did this thinking I could lead my Ladies at New Entre Casa through a “life strategy”Art class, sharing our dreams and hopes for the coming year. If you’d like the word document I made just post me your email and I will forward to you- but please follow up with your thoughts and ideas(pictures would be Fab!) and I will post for all to share