MIA? , and a Weekly Wall Calendar

 Wow, I can hardly believe how quickly time goes! Summer is Finally here and I have sooo many projects I want to do and share with you!!! But I have been working a lot, and frankly finding time to create has not been on the top of my list, wait list, that's part of the problem... I have been quite list free... Wow I am getting back on track, starting with a fresh list!

But I sure don't want to leave you hanging wondering what in the world I was painting, so here it is the finished wall Calendar...

 

It is a dry erase on each one, because dry erase works on glass! 

how cool is that?!!

I really like it! and it helps keep all the schedules where everyone can see!

 

I have lots more to do, and I plan on talking to you soon! I know, you missed me, but don't worry, lots of projects to come!!!
In the mean time, take lots of pictures of all the wonderful summer activities so you have memories to display!

Lots of Love,

Feeling a bit Creative today...

Just wanted to tease you with a sneak peak at something I am working on...

 I busted out the spray paint... 

and yes, I have two different projects going at the same time... 

I can't help it, I get distracted by shiny things... 

Have a great day, 

and I can't wait to show you when I finish!

Lots of Love,

Altered Art Dresser

Hello All! Well, it worked. I put my list out there and now

 I am so excited to get things done and share them with you. 

Yes, I know right now it seems like they are more decorating projects,

 but I always seem to need scrapbook paper somewhere in my projects! 

Here is the latest, and I even took pictures as I worked this time! 

Hope you like it as much as I do. 

But First, A reminder of what it looked like when I started.

 

And Here is my lovely new Dresser, that I LOVE!!!

When I started this piece, I wanted to paint it all black,

 but that was just way too dark, so 

I wanted to come up with something to lighted it up a bit. 

Scrapbook paper is only 12" wide, so that means I would have to have

seams along the drawer fronts.

That was just not the look I wanted, so I got to thinking, 

"How would I avoid the seams when I scrapbook large frames?"  

by covering the seams with torn paper or ribbon. 

So, I got to work tearing paper...

What paper would look best? I started laying it all out to help me decide. 

 I just did not have enough of the right colors, so off to Crafty Paradise I went.

 And as soon as I walked in the door... there it was 

the perfect combination of colors, and patterns!!!! wooo hooo! 

Then I modge podged my little heart out! and only messed up once. 

Lucky for me I over buy in paper... the only thing left to do was add drawer pulls. 

You know what that means... another trip out, this time to Hobby Lobby, 

only the BEST place to get knobs, and pulls, and hooks, and 

almost any awesome decorating do dad like that!!! 

 After debating and talking with my sister on the phone 

while standing staring at all the options... here is what I picked...

The little ones for the smaller drawers on top, and the larger for the ones on bottom.

One more time for the finished piece...

I am sooo happy with the way this turned out! And I would love to hear from you too!! comment


Lots of Love,

Okay, so Here's my List...

Do you ever have sooo many wonderful projects running through your brain, 

and in every corner of your house, that sometimes you just don't know where to begin? 

So, you jump on the computer to get some inspiration from pinterest.... 

'nough said.

 Oh, and now I have a few more projects to do now too! haha! 

 Well, if you find yourself in this same problem, 

Here is My Solution... 

I am going to write down my projects here

 in hopes that showing you what I have to do 

and when I get them done 

will motivate me to accomplish!!! 

I want to impress you, you know! 

MY CREATIVE PROJECT LIST

recover green chair

recover papaw's chair

recover red chair

paint chandelier and hang

paint dresser

hang big cool red light in kitchen

put up shelves in closet

put top on closet and curtain

paint side table my room

remake tv stand and paint

paint and cover kitchen table and chairs

make dry erase board in multiple frames (see pinterest)

find a place and hang rose drawings

paint mailboxes

finish canvas art that was started

finish layouts (six started)

 

there are actually more, but I didn't want to overwhelm you!

Oh yeah and all of these things are in progress already

Hahahah!!! 

So, what are some projects you have? I would love for you to share 

Comment here comment

Hopefully I am not the only one that has this much fun to do...

Lots of Love,

Totally Girly Canvas Art

A few things I have been working on for a while, and finally finished them
I altered some prints on canvas to incorporate paper, flowers, ribbons and fibers. Basically I made it completely unique! These are one of a kind original art works by me.
Yes, they are for sale too...

You can buy each piece individually, or the whole set...

Each shoe art is 12" x 12"  cost is $30 each

Each London and Paris is 12"x24" cost is $40 each

The small pieces are 7"x9" and cost $10 each

I am in the process of making some new ones with inspirational sayings on them.
and I have a few ideas for some masculine designs.

For some more ideas for your home check out these posts : home decor


Have a wonderful day!
Lots of Love,

Link to video

Okay, The last post was the first time I put a video on my blog, and didn't know you can't see it from your email. You have to go to my page, so here is a link for that.

Watch the video here

Learn something new everyday...
Lots of Love,

What are you Passionate about?

This video really speaks to me as an artist. I really feel like I have accomplished so much in my life already. And the opportunity to run my own business, doing something I love was amazing! So, I want to share this video with all of you. It really gets to the heart of things...

Lots of Love,

Scallop Banner Base

If you are a do-it-yourselfer

and you want the base to make your own banner

Just order the quantity and colors you want

each piece measures 11" high  x  7" wide at the top

cost $1.25 per piece -- minimum 5 pieces (because any less just wouldn't look as good)

one pattern for the straight triangle is included 

or you can also order straight pieces cut 

cost $.75 per piece -- minimum 5 pieces

(because you are ordering 5 of the scallop --and they are not hotdogs and buns)

just email me to order
shipping or meeting locally available

Lots of Love,

Christmas Banner

If you haven't made a banner yet, you are missin' out!!

This was so much fun!

and now I want to make one for every event

and Holiday

can you imagine all the different banners you can have...

 This banner and all that I make for you are one of a kind 

that means each one is different depending on availability of supplies

 I cut out the black with my pazzle

so I do have it saved 

if you want to order some to make your own 

check out the Studio A boutique

 I had a pack of  K&Co. felt stickers that were perfect!

 I used pop dots to raise the smaller tree up for more depth.

 Under a few of the ornaments I just glued a folded piece of paper.

for more depth fold more like an acordian

 Hope you liked this as much as I did! 

I will make custom order banners for you 

just go to the Studio A boutique for more details

Lots of Love,

Super BIG News.....

We All miss the Castle don't we.

I know we do, and each of us for different reasons.

For so many of you it was a place to stop in, talk and chat, 

relax, or pick up some supplies.

Many of you needed some inspiration, direction, 

or just for me to pick it all out for you.

What I miss the most is all of You.

 Yes, the connection I made with each and everyone of you

has helped me become who I am today.

  I can be creative anywhere,
but spending time with You, made my day. 

 Some of my best friends I have met during the years of
owning and running the Castle.  

One of my very best of friends, is without a doubt,
 Patty Marks.  

She came into the shop, and we just clicked.
She is the hardest working person I have ever met.
She started helping me, and keeping me focused. 

I taught her how to pick out papers, and
how to be a more positive person (her words).

She loved the atmosphere of the shop and said
 it just made a difference to her life and so many others.

Through time and work we have taught each other a lot 

about art, scrapbooking, friendship, and more.  

All that to say, I am so proud of Patty.  

She has developed her knowledge base in the industry and 

is now ready to dive into a brand new adventure in her life....

We NOW have a
new LOCAL
Craft and Scrapbook Store!!!!!  

whooooo hoooooo! 

 

Crafty Paradise - facebook

complete with themed check out counter...

Some of our Favorite Brands 

in all the newest lines are already here

And We all Know How a Large selection
of Cardstock is a MUST....

Yes, there is a place for You to Play!

And guess what else?

 Studio A 

is a featured brand here too!

I will be teaching Classes soon.

You can purchase my
Page kits, altered art, home decor, and even more.
 I have so many new ideas that I can't wait to share with you...

Here is my wall at the store so far...

So, Now is the time to show her your love and support.
Come on out and get some of the newest in Scrapbook products!
There are new goodies arriving everyday!!!
hours/phone/location is here Info page 
 Good Luck, Patty!
We are all so Happy to enjoy this adventure with you...

Lots of Love,

Just a little Hint

I am feeling REALLY Creative, and you know what that means don't you?

It means Great layouts for you!

I have been working on some new classes....

I know it is sooo hard to believe, because I have been so busy with other ideas,

that Scrapbook layouts have not been on top of my list of this to accomplish. 

so, just in case you don't buy it and think I'm just imagining getting some work done...

Here is proof... okay and a little bit of a teaser...

I even have one layout already done. and another just about there.

with lots of papers picked out for even more wonderful pages for you to do.

I am soo excited to share this with you, and I hope you are too,

 because I miss you and hope you can make it to a class sometime soon. 

I will be posting times and places here pretty soon.

I do have some classes ready for purchase now 

just check them out here.  CLASS KITS

Lots of Love,

Everything is going to be OK #8

I know I went out of order with this one, 

but I wasn't sure I was going to share it.

It is very meaningful to me, and close to my heart.

I have always felt like such a positive person. 

I always try to find the goodness God has placed on this earth.

Sometimes, you really have to let God lead you.

We don't always feel like sunshines and rainbows. God never promised us that.

The world is full of pain and sorrow, but you don't have to be stuck in those feelings.

You can let the goodness of God's light shine through you 

so that others can see the rainbow.

Sometimes, you are what other people need.

Remember that, and be their rainbow.

When I started this piece, it was really dark, and sad.

I worked on it in moments of torment and pain.

But I know that pain will go and I will remain.

I want to be that girl, that rainbow girl.

I did not want to leave this piece with despair, but with hope.

So, I added the girl, the girl that shines with a light wherever she is.

No matter how dark and scary the world may become, she is hope.

Lots of Love,

I Can Sew!

Even though I didn't blog much in Dec. I still worked on a few projects! 

I was all prepared to do a great tutorial on the new stockings I made! 

I even took the before pictures! I know, I always get to excited to make a project,

 and forget the before pics. This time I did it, but can you believe

 I can not find the pics anywhere!!!

So, you just get the finished project! hahahh!

I bought shirts, from goodwill and made new Christmas Stockings!

It was so much fun, and a little frustrating, but I did it! and love it!

What do you think?

 When I found this little red dress, I knew the fabric was perfect for a stocking!

and the green with little white polka dots was just tooo sweet!

This one is Logan's, he wanted to make sure it was not girly at all!

Okay, so honestly, I was down to the day before Christmas Eve, 

and Had to get this one done.  I rushed it a bit, but I still like it! 

Hope you enjoyed this fun little project!

Lots of Love,