sneak peek 2: 21 secrets

Here is another little sneak peek of the upcoming 21 SECRETS WORKSHOP! Follow along with me and we will make something super creative, fun and SIMPLE. A project you can create in one sitting! READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE! Then join me in creating something beautiful!  REGISTER WITH  ME HERE!

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INSTRUCTORS OF 21 SECRETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE CODE FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU REGISTER THROUGH MY CODE I WILL GET CREDIT AND PAYMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP! I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS ENDEAVOR!***

MY REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE!

on the worktable: back by popular demand

Since I have had some inquiries as to "where have the fabric art journals gone" I decided to sit down and whip up a few more. I love using old quilt remnants and then spicing them up with a bright and silky flower and a few wool stitched leaves.

Vintage buttons, colorful doodled stitching and upcycled hankies add character to this little travel size journal. Great for popping into your bag or purse!

Look for more to come!

sneak peek: 21 secrets

I'm getting so excited to share this SIMPLE and FUN workshop with you! Don't forget to start looking at those recyclable items with a new eye -  you never know what they might be transformed into! READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE! Then join me in creating something beautiful - REGISTER WITH  ME HERE!

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INSTRUCTORS OF 21 SECRETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE CODE FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU REGISTER THROUGH MY CODE I WILL GET CREDIT AND PAYMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP! I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS ENDEAVOR!***

MY REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE!

tutorials: Valentine Canvas Magnet

This year for Valentine's Day I was looking for a new twist on the old. I LOVE making and sending Valentine's, but wanted something a little different. I decided that a cute magnet might be a sweet and REUSABLE solution!

Gather Supplies:

You can find miniature sized canvases at your local craft store. I bought a bulk package of 6 at Michael's Craft Store. Chances are you have most of the other items somewhere in your creative area - if not, you can find all of these at your local craft and hobby store as well. I had a few old refrigerator magnets laying around that I cut up and used!

When it comes to making more than one of anything, I like to do it in assembly line fashion, so first I globbed some gesso on each canvas and smeared it around with an old gift card, leaving some lines and texture. I ripped a small piece of book paper and placed it in the corner of the canvas and gessoed over it.I let these sit until the surface was dry to the touch.

Next I dipped a small paint brush in red and pink paint and dabbed it in random areas on each canvas. Once again I smeared it around with the gift card, moving both the paint and some of the still damp gesso around. Once this was completely dry I added a little more gesso to the top because I like all my art stuff to be chunky.

Next I took a sheet of book paper and folded it several times creating some thickness. I drew small hearts on it with a pink pencil and then stitched around the lines with red thread and cut them out.

Next I cut small circles out of scraps of white muslin. I did not measure these and made them shabby on the edges by pulling loose threads from around the edges. I stacked two of these and stitched the center.

Print out a cute saying and adhere it to your canvas, adding more gesso to disguise the edges as needed. Let dry. Stack and layer your hearts, flowers, bling and any other embellishments! Now just glue your magnet to the back and there you have it! Super SWEET and super cheap!

I loved the STUCK ON YOU saying since these little beauties were magnets!

my style: in love with braids

I am not a good stylist. That is why I continue to wear my hair long. Sooo - I am always looking for hairstyles that are fresh and easy. Lately my favorite - the braid. Check these beauties out here.

images - Pinterest. Click here for more info.

After watching a simple tutorial on Pinterest, I was able to recreate a fresh and simple fishtail braid.

This is definitely my style!

Instagram: in review

newsworthy: greencraft feature

NEW GREENCRAFT FEATURE - FEBRUARY 2013 ISSUE

MAKE & PERSONALIZE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL IDEA KEEPER AS SHOWN IN THE NEWEST ISSUE OF STAMPINGTON'S GREENCRAFT MAGAZINE

TAKE THE CHUNKY IDEA KEEPER WORKSHOP NOW FOR ONLY $14.95 !

WATCH THIS SHORT PREVIEW TO SEE WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT!

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Currently: i am...

Currently – I am…

Missing MY SISTERS. They each live hundreds, even thousands, of miles from me and I do not often get to see them. I am beginning to feel very sad that LIFE prevents us from gathering together to share and love and hug one another.

Purging  MY LINEN CLOSETS. It is no secret that I have a serious problem with collecting textiles. Well, sheets, blankets and vintage pillow cases are no exception. It is time to sort and ponder just how many of these beautiful things I truly need?

Wondering WHAT THE NEW YEAR WILL HOLD. There is certain to be change, I wonder just how huge it will be?

Creating A NEW WORKSHOP.  I am honored and proud to be part of this year’s all new 21 Secret Workshop. 21 Artists joining together for one full year of artistic learning and fun!

Offering UP MY WORRIES. I doubt this category will ever change. I have to continue to trust in the good Lord and remember that my life is in His hands. He will take care of all things.

Hoping FOR SOME TIME WITH FRIENDS. Each passing years proves to more difficult in terms of finding time for friends. My family consumes so much of my time, but friends are vital and I hope to find a way, in this New Year, to make more of an effort to carve out time for those important people in my life.

Listening to LINDSEY STIRLING. An awesome, young, hip-hop violinist.

Focusing ON THE NOW. What is important in the future may not be what I need to focus on right this minute. So many things that are in the now have the power to make me happy. I don’t see the need to concentrate on the future, one that may hold hardship or sadness. There will be a time for that, but not now.

Sorting THROUGH 406 PHOTOS from our trip North over the Holidays. Overwhelming but fully absorbing - I find myself smiling as I sort, remembering each newly acquired memory.

Learning THAT LIFE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN FOR US. I have to stay above water and it is tough sometimes. I wish I could just hit the pause button for a few moments, or turn the dial to a speed slower.

Sewing ON SOME DIFFERENT MEDIUMS as part of my upcoming new workshop.

Loving MY SPRING CLEANING. Okay – I know it is not Spring YET, but no one bothered to tell the state of Florida that. Today it is 85*, so it feels like the end of winter to me. And while we are sure to get another cool front, the warm weather and bright sunshine are all the  motivation I need.

The New 21 Secrets is now open for registration!

The New 21 Secrets is now open for registration!  Look what I will be teaching !
GO GREEN-ART JOURNALING WITH RECYCLABLES

Love art? Love your beautiful planet Earth too? Than take a few extra moments to re- examine what you are dropping into your recycle bin and discover a whole new art journal waiting to happen! In Go Green we will use things around the house once thought of as junk to transform a simple one dimensional page into a beautiful, recycled, re-purposed three dimensional work of art. Join me in taking all you know about art journaling already and recycle it into some Go Green love! (***if you have any trouble accessing the NING site or videos in this workshop - TRY USING GOOGLE CHROME - NING LOVES GOOGLE CHROME!***)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE DETAILS and find a list of instructors and workshop descriptions.

YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER HERE!

MY REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE TOO!

***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INSTRUCTORS OF 21SECRETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE CODE FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU REGISTER THROUGH MY CODE I WILL GET CREDIT AND PAYMENT FOR THE WORKSHOP! I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS ENDEAVOR!***

MY REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE!

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ETSY*SHOPPE

Photowalk

1. a leisurely stroll down the beach on a Sunday afternoon.
2. my zany son feeding the chickens in his long johns.
3. a typical day of vices.
4. kayaking with the family.
5. after the gym.
6. her practice is music to my ears.