Yay! I found Some Studio Time

Kinda funny the way it worked out, but the important thing is that I got all the paper mâché I needed to do done!


It had been a long time since I have done any paper mâché. I might have to find time to make more.


Here are some of the beginnings of the collaborative pieces my mom and I are doing.


3 shelves my Dad made for me that we are adding 3 mason jars full of 3D items. I am very excited about how these will turn out. I will be back on task Thur due to a ditch day from work. I will essentially need to finish them completely on Thur.


I got Mary's piece all papered up and ready for paint too. I need to finish up Madison's Birthday crown too. Monday she turns 3 OMG!!! Hehe

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Went to the studio and pulled out a few things in preporation for paper mache projects I will hopfully be working on tomorrow afternoon (still crossing fingers) Whatever I can get done I will be finishing up on Thursday.  I am taking the day off my 9-5 job to get this collaboration piece real close to done.

I can really use the art therapy too, work has been busy for me.  It is a labor of love....kinda, but it really burns me out with these intense bursts of side projects, then I get behind in my other projects....sigh.  I will never be caught up hehe

Mmmm Tea

This tea smells so dang good! I should be in bed but I started a moo order like a silly.


I love my Silver Bean mug. I so hope to get dome good progress on Sunday. Cross your fingers for me.

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Happy St Patrick's Day!

Yum yum! Yes, it's a shamrock shake! No green beer or Guinness this year.


I missed the corn beef too :[ **cry** first time in a while. I am still Irish tho. I promise.
I hope to be posting some pictures Monday of my Mom and my collaborative projects. Sunday is my studio time and next Thursday will be the finisher.

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Got Some Barrettes Finished

I love this fabric at Knit Fit!


I cannot wait to get back to work on some journals so I have a reason to buy some.


I am also reminded of a quilt I want to start on. Once I get some squares started I can bring it in to see what I need to make it look good.


Here are some of the barrettes I finally finished and photoed.


I want to get pictures of my daughter wearing them.


She is such a beautiful model.


We have decided that Ellen's in Buellton is the best breakfast in town! And the service is always good. They are so patient with my baby.


I had hoped to work on the mural and keep forgetting about me and my Mom's collaborative pieces that need to be started. Sigh! Next weekend?

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Sun Sun Sun!

Finally a bit of sun. I am sitting at Kahuna about to have a yummy lunch. After which I will be heading to to Farmer's Market for some good things.


A little bird joined me awe!


Awesome!!


At the Asian Market last weekend I was reminded that Spring was almost here! Time to whip out some pink.


I have an icky icky cough today. If it gets worse I will not make it to work tomorrow. It also cuts into my project energy at night. I still have barrettes to sew! Maybe some sweet peas from the market here will totally cure me. I have so many ideas I need to organize too! C'mon white blood cells do your stuff and make me well!

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Little Italy

Nice solo breakfast at the B and B I stayed at.


Nice spread. Wish I had had more time to savor and enjoy this sleepy little place.


Had an awesome coffee drink at the Influx in town while trying to soak in some atmosphere.


Got a little sketching in. Always nice. Realizing I need/ want a new journal. I need more white pages.


Still recovering from my trip. I hope to be able to get back to some art work soon. It is almost too late to finish these shamrock barrettes. That is my next priority. That and the mural.... And I need to update my calendar and set some goals. Etc etc.....

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Trip to San Diego

Went down to San-D to see The awesome ANNA marry her sweetheart Jerry. Awe!!


I hope I have better pictures of the happy picturesque couple on my real camera, because none of my I touch pictures do either of them justice. They were beautiful! The wedding was beautiful too. They wrote their own vows! Wow!! I felt so privileged to be there witnessing all the magic. Congrats you two crazy kids!!

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Beautiful Day Pic Test

Very nice day so far. Very tired though and a bit sad that the 3-day weekend is almost thru. I am hoping to go to the studio in a bit but I am not feeling it yet.



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A Few More Pictures

I had to post more cause o am just that jazzed about it!


These are the beginnings of cows and trees.


This is the tin I am almost thru with.















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It Feels Pretty Good to Get Some Real Painting Done!

 Sky is done, shadows painted, mid painting has good first layer, now I "just" need to work on the foreground.  Oh yeah: and finish the back hehe.

I got a lot done on the tin I am making too.  I did not get to the barrettes tho...not bad and I still have one more day!

New Barrettes Started

St Patrick's Day is one of my loved holidays. I am working on some barrettes to celebrate.


I think the circular one needs more detail. I am liking them pretty much. I just need to get a few more supplies and cut a few more outta this Eco felt that was made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. I am hoping to find time tomorrow to cut out more and maybe start on the Easter ones, as well as finish this tin box and work out the mural a bit.

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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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