Easter Projects

Little Madison loves her Valentine barrettes so much, I decided I should make some new ones for Easter this year.


If they come out cute I will try to make some extra for my Etsy. Here is some of the new felt I got. It is made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles!


Here was my first attempt at them.


I made 2 others after this that were bigger and held more hair.


Hope everyone had a fantastic Valentine's Day!
I hope to work on all the stuff I failed to get to last weekend. Sat should be cold and rainy, so maybe I can get a bit done at the studio. Otherwise, I do have Monday off and maybe can find a few hours to work. Quality hours I hope.

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More Fun Cooked Up at the Art Clinic

My mom, Syd McCutcheon , hosted yet another fun day.




Sewing circles using techniques learned in a recent class her and some friends took. Really nice stuff! I was a bit occupied with my sweet little one, otherwise I would have joined in for sure! Looked like a lot of fun.



My daughter even got to play a bit. Her first time sewing and she didn't even prick her finger, in fact she was a real natural!


I took the inspiration with me and found myself sewing a bit tonight. I made some Valentine barrettes for Madison and me. I made her one last week too, but I am hoping this one stays in her hair better.


I hope to find time tomorrow to make a post and add pictures to my Flickr, but I might not find the time so......
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!!!
Don't forget to be your own Valentine too!

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Projects, Projects, Projects

Look at all the unfinished projects... Tsk tsk.


To be fair I only just started this box last weekend.





Trying to get psyched to get some pieces done or restarted this weekend. I got this box to try and finish, that huge screen mural, our collaborative pieces to start and a few other random things. again, I will not be able to finish them all, but I hope to at least finish that box or make sure I have enough paint to start the screen. Wish me luck and ( more importantly ) focus.

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What a Fun Anniversary Party at The Art Clinic!

What a fun night at the Art Clinic! It was so nice to see everyone.  The Valentine making table was packed!  It seemed like a good showing. It also seemed to go by too fast.  We need more fun art get togethers!  Speaking of which: sounds like my mom is having a little sewing bee on Sunday.  Sounds like it will be fun too!

Needed a Little Drink

I really should treat myself to a little drink at the end of the day more often. I like a special drink. Straight drinks are all fine, but when you do not get a chance too often, you need to make your drinks just a bit more special.




1 ½ oz. Malibu Rum
½ oz. Peach Schnapps
3 oz. Cranberry Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Mix all ingredients over ice. Garnish with a slice of orange and a speared cherry.

It was just what I needed: a little bit of alcohol and a pinch of self indulgence. It was well worth walking down the street to the store in my sleeping attire. Ha ha ha

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Phwew!

Here thery are big big big pictures! Hehe.  Took me 2 hours to load all 5 to my Etsy Shop and link it all.

I sure hope everyone likes these!  I think I will be making a few more paper mache items soon.

Hearts Ready to Post

Okay! Finally finished the 3D hearts.


I love the way the copper words came out!


I will be spending my night loading these to Etsy hehe


I think this is it for Valentine stuff to sell, I had to make like over 50 cards for my daughter's school and my friends. I was hoping to have some extras that were worth selling, but I don't have any I feel are worth trying to market. Maybe next year.

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In the Studio for a Rare Long Session

Love stamp is now carved. That is one project I can mark as finished.








Now on to the 3-D Valentine Hearts.

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Journal Entries

Been writing in this journal more than drawing. Almost filled the first signature. Just 2 more.


I thought I would be through with this one by now due to all the art paper I used.


I do really like this journal, that is why I am making more to sell on Etsy for everyone to hopefully enjoy like I do.


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A Little more paint on my Hearts

No, I did not make these, but aren't they beautiful? Catherine Chandler is the silversmith this time and a trip to her Blog and Etsy site is worth the trip.

 Here are the hearts so far.  I just want to add one more element and they will be done.

 Here is another peak at the Saturday extravaganza at the Art Clinic.  I will have to post a bunch more (or a link to my Flickr) when my headache is gone.

Hard to tell from these two photos, but it was so fun!! Check out my Mom's Blog for more info....head hurts....pressing post....night night

Being sick Sucks!

Saturday was very nice, but today is terrible. Terrible cause I am sick that is. I did get a super rare nap though! Wow. Too bad I need more sigh! I am all inspired with no energy to execute.





I got to borrow pallets from some super artists and clean off all the unused paint on some random papers I plan to use in journals.





I opened up my old mural screen and tried to fantasize about working on it. I hope to start back on it by the end of Feb. Feels good to push some paint around but I am nervous to start cause it seems like an eternity since I painted.





Mom looks awesome in my new wig. The color so works with her and her color style. I like it but it is so hard to hide my dark hair.

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The Art Clinic is Buzzing with Inspiration

I will post better pictures from my real camera later. Being surrounded buy juicy paint and the bustle of creative artists all around is almost too much to bear. I was really enjoying the vibe although I was a bit occupied by my sweet happy daughter.


I did manage to grab s bit of paint myself and get some color on my big Valentine heart pieces.


They are coming along. I bet 2 more trips to the studio and they will be finished.


I have a small possibility that I might make it back to the studio before they all leave. Crossing fingers!

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Mom's Birthday Art Day

Dropped off Baby and headed for Corner Coffee for my pep talk to self hehe.


Journaled and made lists.


Made it to the studio yay!


Got all my stuff out and realized I did not have any wall paper paste to do any paper mâché. I did have more hearts ready for gesso than I thought.


First of the 2 small journals is now finished and everyone seemed to enjoy it.


Took a Birthday Lunch break with awesome cake (so pretty!) from the Solvang Bakery.


I finished the other small journal too.


And I am now laying the gesso on the hearts but they will not be dry enough to add color until maybe this weekend. Progress is progress though.

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Finally Finished These Up!

Feels very nice to have these done and posted on my etsy shop site.


I hope the photos look good in Etsy. It is so hard to tell with my messed up graphics card on my PC. I know the pics here are a bit grainy, but what do you expect from my I-touch hehe.


These heart earrings really are one of my total favorites. I had a necklace I used to make and wore one a lot, and I could not believe the outpouring of compliments on it!


I had a coworker that loved hearts. She got a pair of earrings just like these and she wore them almost everyday. They always put a smile on her face. I wish I had time to really pump these out. Oh well, at least I got these 4 pair. I hope to work on the journals tomorrow and get those done and listed too! I think that will be kind of a tall order with the house chores I have planned and work on Monday. I am sure I will get them close enough to have them listed by the end of next week.

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Journals Close To Done

The board for the covers were all cut (plus extras for next time) and the fabric sewn ready to attach to the board and then add signatures.


Always fun to see how my same old fabric gets cut and resorted into something new.





Both the covers came out well and well suited to their soon to be interiors.


One more session and they will be done!


I got sabotaged on the ear-wires and will have to finish those this week. I packed the wrong gauge wire in my jewelry kit. Ph well, at least I moved forward on some fronts!

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Hearts Enameled

Hearts enameled and ready for ear-wires.


I love this color on these! It is the only glass enamel I have hehe. Maybe someday I might get a good green and a good turquoise...and maybe a pinkish orange. I want to make the ear-wires with a special spiral to complete the look. I hope to finish these tonight. (crossing fingers)
Off to breakfast with Baby and family for now.
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Yummy Cupcakes

What an awesome way to start a 3 day weekend.... Cupcakes!!





Crush Cake cupcakes at that!





Sweeeeett!

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