Lots of Reading!

I know I just blogged about the last Somerset Life...but the next issue is already out, and I am so lucky to be a little part of it! A while back a group of us had a fun paper doll swap. Several of us were asked to put our dolls in the Paper Doll Article, written by my friend Lori Oles. She didn't know which ones were going to be picked by the editors of the publication. I was so excited that my little "Party Girl" was selected!
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I am all into catching up on art books these days...it's that summer thing! Just got the new Postmark LA book, and read it several times already! Rebecca Sower, Charlotte Lyons, Pam Garrison, Carolyn Peeler, Amy Hanna put it together. It's fantastic!!I also finally got a copy of my Texas art friend, Sandra Evertson's Book! Fanciful Paper Flowers is amazing. I got so many ideas from it!
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I started something fun for my etsy store this week. Lori of Vintage Flair asked me to make some personalized labels for her. She wanted her artwork to be shown when she sent packages out. I digitally designed several size labels for her, including a return address label. The digital labels can be printed at home or sent off.

Here are some that I made for myself. Click here for more information!

Happy Friday!

Week of Inspiration

I had a great time reading and being inspired by the latest Spring Somerset Life. I want to thank one of my fav Texas artists, Sandra Evertson, for letting us use her "Les Modes Francaises," for our artistic fun. Her spread in the issue was one not to be missed. I had to get my hands on the images!

I made some all occassion cards, using the "ladies." I think I'll use them for birthday cards...

Thanks again Sandra!

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I sold my first items on ETSY this week! Hurray! I did a series of Fairy Girl cards:

Have a creative week!

Summer Vacation is HERE!

This week I am going to catch up on all my unfinished projects! Today is officially my first day of my school summer vacation ...HURRAY!

I just opened up my ETSY shop, and I am so excited! Here is one of the items I have in the shop...It's a soldered charm on a beaded necklace. The charm has a vintage girlie on one side, and vintage book print on the other.

I've been working on some digi too! Now I have a little time to organize all of my digi kits!

Here are my "Dreaming Girls." What ARE they thinking about??

Here are a few ATC cards I have been working on for TweetyJill's Site. I used TweetyJill Collage Papers and gorgeous stamps! I call this collection, "Three Friends in Paris."

Have a great week!

A Little Digi...A Little Paper

Hurray!! I just got Photoshop 6.0! I have loved my 5.0, and hated to part with it, but on with the "new and improved!" I've been playing with a few digital kits. The girl and boy are from ArtChix, and digi kits from Christina Renee. The laces and flowers, and butterflies are my newest additions! __________________________________________

Did this with REAL paper! HEHE! I made this large collage for my friend and "Room Mom" of my classroom. It is in honor of her three boys. Hope she'll like it! I made a collage each year for my room mom. ____________________________________________

I am always thinking of things that inspire me to create. Here are my favorite nail polish colors. I love using these colors in projects too! I am never without my nails and toes polished. It just makes me feel good! My favs for the summer are light pinks, silver, and platinum. OPI has great silvery colors now! "Try on" nail color here!

Baubles, Beads, and Other Fun Things

I am so excited! Here are my copies of the novel of short stories by Susan Woodring, called Springtime on Mars. I designed the front and back covers! My name is mentioned in the front page, and there is a bio of me on the last page! Doing this was such a great experience. The company was just incredible!

I spent a half day soldering last weekend, and finished quite a few projects. I love soldering while watching junkie TV, such as all my favorite BRAVO reality shows!

I added a few colorful baubles to my necklace and charms...
I also spent some time designing for TweetyJill! Lots of fun projects coming...I am so excited!
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I found a GREAT new magazine called Mary Jane's Farm this week, and I can't put it down! No, I don't live on a farm, but being a native Texan, I do love the beautiful countryside! I live in the middle of the Piney Woods of Texas and love the greenery all around. This magazine has gorgeous photos of food, decor, fashion, and crafts. It is for cowgirls and cowgirls at heart!Here are a few pictures from this issue that I love...

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! My husband and two sons are taking me to The Wedding Singer "Broadway Musical," in Houston today and I am so excited! I know it is going to be great...Here are a few things my family gave me for Mother's Day!

I got this inspirational book from my mom!! It is an easy read, only took an hour. What a great read! I have always admired Maria Shriver.

And here are another pair of OKA b shoes that I just HAD to have!! I have way too many, but I just love them! These are white with a cool platinum flower. They are "spa" like shoes with really comfy bumps in them, and are so easy to clean (in the dishwasher!!) I have several of their styles and I wear them to teach school most days. I usually find a little something for me from me for Mother's Day, and here it is....another apron for my collection! I'd like to wear it as a dress!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

It's MAY!!!

It's MAY 1st, and time for.....

A new blog banner that I created, AND...
Jessi's Favorite Childhood Toy Day!! Thanks for letting me play along Jessi!!
I am so excited to join in the fun...
Here are some pictures of me playing with my favorite toys!

I love toys from the 60's and 70's!
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And speaking of Jessi....Here are six ATC's I created for a ATC swap. Some images were found from Flickr's "Not for posting art" collage images. Thanks for picking my name J!

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I took part in a really fun kitchen swap that my friend Tina hosted. Jenn made the darling recipe box that coordinates perfectly with my vintage finds! Thank you Jenn!

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This is a RAK for my sweet friend Mel of Little Melfie's Studio. Heather from Speckled Egg arranged a great Random Act of Kindness for her. She just had surgery, and is doing so well! HUGS to you Mel!