Movie Date (Gossamer Blue April Kit & Paper Bakery Sketch)

I love this memory. It was right before I went into the hospital to deliver Ro. Miss I wanted to see the Disney movie Brave. It was her first movie, and our last real Mommy, Daddy, Miss I date. It was important to make sure that it was exactly what she wanted as very soon, she was not going to be an only child. We went to the movie. I dumped popcorn all over everywhere. Then, we went to Ben & Jerry's. Miss I was so pumped, that she couldn't even sit through the movie, she kept standing up the entire time.

For this layout, I used pieces from my April Gossamer Blue kit, and the coordinating Bits & Pieces Add-on. I normally don't ever get any of the add-ons... But with all of the lovely Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper products, I couldn't resist. I also used the most adorable Elle's Studio stamp. Pin It

Inspired by AtomicVenetia...

I love finding inspiration from my local sources (meaning... snagging ideas from my lovely friends). In this case, I used a layout that my friend Venetia created. I used a few of the ideas that she had used in her layout, to inspire my choices.

I was inspired by splattered ink, floral washi, banners, little embellishments scattered and tilted journaling. Hers was hidden, but I used a tag from the Gossamer Blue April Bits & Pieces Add-On. The paper, washi tape, and frames are from the April Main Kit. I'm really loving the combo of navy and pink that seems to be everywhere now!! And the Maggie Holmes products were lovely!! Pin It

MWM Amber 7 & Gossamer Blue's March Kit

I've been pretty lame on the MWM front this term. There is no possible way that I would remotely finish all of the Amber sketches... I do have a few that I actually did finish. Here, I used the Amber 7 MWM by the wonderful Melodee Cloud.

I loved this photo from Easter. There was so much pink loveliness. I also snagged some cute sequins from Michael's in rainbow colors. They just HAD to be glued to the rainbow hearts on the fantastic Glitz paper that was in Gossamer Blue's March kit. It really was an amazing kit; full of bright colors and fun patterns. Pin It

Drawing a Day: Day One, First Steps

While I teach art, I do not give myself the time to devote to my personal drawings and paintings. I recently acquired the book, One Drawing a Day by Veronica Lawlor (website), for my classroom. I chose this particular book, as many of my students want to be perfectionists rather than artists. To truly be an artist, I think you simply have to practice and want to better yourself. You have to be okay with one day creating a masterpiece, and another day, junk. I often tell students that the learning is in the process, not the project.

So, I'm taking on the challenge. 42 drawings. Some may be great, some may be awful. I'm not going to worry about it, and just create.

Still Life of Random Items, colored pens and white pastel

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AUTHENTIQUE: Gift Bags For Mom and Dad

Today, I am one of two artists who is being featured on the Authentique Blog. I'm just going to give you a little sneak peek, you have to head over to see the rest (and Angie's BEAUTIFUL frame!!) Enjoy!

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The Joys of Electronics...

Just a little FYI... My computer is currently busted. Not fun. Luckily I have Carbonite and it's backed up all of my information. Unfortunately, this means that I am currently without my trusty programs. Who knew that I really depended THAT much on my Silhouette for crafting?!?!?!?!?

Anyway... I will update, just not as often as I'd like to until it all gets fixed :) Pin It

Cute Little Card

Here's just a sweet little card using the April Gossamer Blue kit. I just love the new Maggie Holmes Crate Paper line. The navy and pink accents are just fantastic, and the April kit is a wonderful blend of the new lines from Maggie Holmes, Amy Tangerine and Dear Lizzy.

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