I truly live a charmed life. I have absolutely crazy amazingly talented friends! I have never met Linda or Karen in person yet, both of these two talented gals have influenced my own art and perspective in truly profound ways. … Read More...
Busyness
It seems now more than ever, being busy is a plague on our creativity. I know that around here over the past few days, if it wasn’t for computer quirks, power outs, flooding, and some nasty weather, I’d be a … Read More...
Busyness
It seems now more than ever, being busy is a plague on our creativity. I know that around here over the past few days, if it wasn’t for computer quirks, power outs, flooding, and some nasty weather, I’d be a … Read More...
Travels with Isabella
The way we document our thoughts, memories, and travels are uniquely our own. I came across this article about an interesting exhibit featuring the work of Isabella Stewart Gardner through the eyes of another artist, Luisa Rabbia. What is fascinating … Read More...
Serenity Now!
Okay, still one of my favorite Seinfeld quotes even though it has been gone for oh too long…. Serenity is just one of those happy places where things come together just as they should, where cares melt away and calories … Read More...
Unordinary
Life isn’t ordinary. I suppose if it was, we’d have nothing worth documenting, nothing that inspires us, nothing that calls us to action, nothing we would think is worth our time. I am thankful for the little moments, the funny … Read More...
American Crafts Cardstock
Foundations are important in any project. In my studio, colored card stock is one of my most highly prized art supplies. The thing is, I can make patterned paper with a bit of ingenuity, my digi tools, a scanner, and … Read More...
American Crafts Cardstock
Foundations are important in any project. In my studio, colored card stock is one of my most highly prized art supplies. The thing is, I can make patterned paper with a bit of ingenuity, my digi tools, a scanner, and … Read More...
As You Like It
This week has been crazy busy in my world….chock filled with interesting people and places. I wanted to share with you a story about a woman I had in class and the incredible lesson we all learned from her.
The … Read More...
Everyday Matters
Documenting life as it happens often times relies on the ordinary to jog our memories….you know, napkins, matchbook covers, paper towels, duct tape, old receipts from our “Kostanza wallets” to jot a quick note on. In my world, I have … Read More...
Everyday Matters
Documenting life as it happens often times relies on the ordinary to jog our memories….you know, napkins, matchbook covers, paper towels, duct tape, old receipts from our “Kostanza wallets” to jot a quick note on. In my world, I have … Read More...
Twinkle Toes
I have noticed glitter in a lot of places lately…decking out lay-outs and adding bling to embellishments. My friend Crafty Chica created a FANTASTIC line of glitters you can find at Michael’s that are pretty special too. There is something … Read More...
Why the Olympics Matter
For those of you who have had the opportunity to witness the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games (I am watching them now), this truly is a historical event. The precision, choreography and artistry are absolutely incredible. The reason … Read More...
Eyes of a child
You always know that school is just around the corner when you can get a box of crayons for a dime and enough glue sticks to last you the entire year for under a buck! Personally, back to school is … Read More...
Creativity
Creativity is not so much about the stuff inasmuch as it is on how you use the stuff in front of you. As a collector of old books, the one thing that strikes me the most about some of the … Read More...
Creativity
Creativity is not so much about the stuff inasmuch as it is on how you use the stuff in front of you. As a collector of old books, the one thing that strikes me the most about some of the … Read More...
Paper Orchid
Scrapbookers are paper artists and memory documenters in their most basic watered down form. I found this amazing company in one of my tweets there on Twitter and just had to share. After visiting Paper Orchid, I started thinking about … Read More...
Paper Orchid
Scrapbookers are paper artists and memory documenters in their most basic watered down form. I found this amazing company in one of my tweets there on Twitter and just had to share. After visiting Paper Orchid, I started thinking about … Read More...
D.I.N.
Do It Now. My Grandfather told me about the “DIN” method when I was a child. Granted, it usually involved cleaning up some mess I had made but, as I have matured, I have once again come to appreciate the … Read More...
D.I.N.
Do It Now. My Grandfather told me about the “DIN” method when I was a child. Granted, it usually involved cleaning up some mess I had made but, as I have matured, I have once again come to appreciate the … Read More...