A Little Southern Charm

I am featured in an interview at Paper Cowgirl this week! How fun!!

Interested in some FUN this summer? Check out Paper Cowgirl for classes, shopping, and lots of southern fun! Here is a sample of the corsages we will be making in my class...a perfect touch for this cowgirl's hat!

Speaking of "cowgirls...."
My good friend and fellow Texan, Tina invited me to join her Soldered House Swap a few months ago. There are 10 of us in the "glass house" group.

I had so much fun making these "Howdy Y'all" houses for the swap.
Here is where they were created.
One wonderful tip I learned after making a soldered piece is to buff it with this wonderful silver polish. It makes it sparkle!
Little Glass Houses, clean and polished...
They are all packaged and ready to go! My husband just bought a new camera/video recorder and was practicing by filming me making one of my houses. Maybe I'll play with the video and eventually put it on the blog...

I can't wait to post all of the different houses that come in the mail!

Paper Cowgirl 2009

Well, the time has come for Texas' Paper Cowgirl 2009! Check out the Paper Cowgirl Blog hosted by my friends Tina and Cindy. The event is from June 26th to the 27th. There will be tons of shopping, classes, and more shopping! Registration starts March 1st!I am honored to be teaching a Fabric Vintage Findings Corsage workshop on that Saturday the 27th, from 1:30- 4:30 . I will be demonstrating how to alter a fabric flower and make it into a one-of-a-kind creation!

Here are some samples I've made. We'll be working with rich fabrics, pearls, trims, ribbons, velvets, lots of vintage bling, and more! The corsages can be worn...
Or even attached to a pillow or purse!

Each corsage will be "your own" design. You will want to go home and make tons of these for family and friends! I just made one for the guest of honor at baby shower, and another for my Aunt on her birthday.

All supplies are included in the price of my class. Don't forget to visit the Paper Cowgirl blog on

March 1st! I can't wait to meet my blogger art friends!

Somerset Digital Studio

Hurray for the newest Somerset Digital Studio 2009! I wish this was a monthly magazine. It's my very favorite digital publication.

The issue is full of incredible ideas and tutorials. To be included with the most amazing artists is such an honor.

Here are my pages...

Speaking of digi....I have a new banner on my blog! The funniest thing is that I did it in the car while my hubby was driving. There's nothing like laptop art!

Fantastic February

OOH...FUN Valentine swap with two good friends...

Lilia sent me these beauties...love them!!
Lori sent me these lovelies! Fabulous!

I am so happy with my goodies! I already have everything on display. Thank you so much!
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Here is a little preview of a round robin I am working on with some friends using canvas paper.

Now for a digital moment...

I am working on my son's Senior Album. Here are a few of the many digi layouts I made of his mascot experience this year. I used some of my favorite Christina Renee digital elements.

Lots of Pink and Red...

I am so excited to be a part of a fun Valentine's Day Swap with two good friends, Lilia and Lori. Here a a few of the goodies that I sent to them. I hope they enjoy them!
I started off with something chocolate...the new double dipped M&Ms...yum!
Here is something sparkly, soft, new, artsy, and a little touch of "vintage valentine."

I included a super soft stuffed heart with dried lavender sprinkled inside!
...and a few fabric covered notepads.
Here are a few of my favorite ArtChix Girls.

OOH, just noticed they put the "Winged Cuties" Digi girls I did for Somerset Digital Studio on their site. Cool!

Postman, please deliver!
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A few other goodies sent off...


I love February!

A Little Peek

Little Bitty Packages...
Peek Peek, what's inside??

Little strawberry filled chocolate truffle "Cake Balls..." Click to try the simple recipe!
Of course I had to make WAY too many!Another peek...at something I am working on in a round robin.
One more little peek...

First Tux, first formal, and first photo of the evening with me. This is my youngest, Max ready for a fun evening with friends.

Having Lots of FUN!

I started the week off making these yummy cupcakes! I used this recipe to make these very rich, intense goodies. I love making frosting from scratch...the frosting hardens and is easy to pack up to give as a gift. My sister-in-law gave me this awesome Dessert Decorator Pro. It was so easy to shoot out that frosting.
I went pom pom crazy after reading this fab post from the one and only

Pam Garrison. She used coffee filters to make the most adorable creations!! I told my friend Vintage Flair Lori that I HAD to try to make some "poms." She made some really pretty flowers out of her coffee filters.

Here are the steps I took:

Open up a coffee filter. They do come "unbleached," which means their color is a natural tan. I wish I would have spotted those out first...oh well.
Fold it in half, and then again.
Staple the bottom a few times, and then fold out all the layers. It's fun!

I used Glimmer Mist to "age" the poms.
I added a lacey trim to the two ends and hung it near the window! Thanks for the great idea Pam!

Here is a little sneak peak on a round robin I am in...just a little glance.

Have a super creative week!