Spring Crafting

Hurray for the winner of my Paper Cowgirl Giveaway!!
Marie J!!! I actually met Marie at Paper Cowgirl last year! She's a sweetie!
I'll send your digi girl postcards asap Marie!! Can't wait to see ya again this summer!!


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Been making some little "mum" corsages for baby showers... I used a vintage flashcard for the backing this time.





I just received the CUTEST goodies I ordered from Little Pink Studio and I have to share...




I can't wait to start playing...I have so many plans for that stamp!

Blog Giveaway!

In honor of the fabulous Paper Cowgirl Event coming in June, I'm giving away a collection of digital art postcards, designed by....me!

Leave a comment at the end of this post. I'll put all of the names in a COWGIRL hat, and the one I pick will win!!

Of course if you want to learn how to create digi postcards like mine, I'd love to show you in my PC class!!

Paper Cowgirl Registration is Open!

Paper Cowgirl Registration has started...wweeeee!!
June 24-26 in Waxahachie, Texas!
...a weekend of classes, shopping, make and takes, and so much more!

Check out my interview on the Paper Cowgirl Blog!

I will be teaching the Digi Art Class on Saturday at 9:00.Here are some goodies you will be receiving in the digi class kit:14 vintage Valentines, vintage staple and paper clip, 3 fabric birdies, 3 vintage post cards, 3 crowns, variety of 12 vintage photos, 2 furs, 12 gorgeous wall papers, 3 vintage pattern girls, a funky purse, cool rhinestone, 5 faded roses, 3 stitches, old license plate, 2 old world frames...well, let's say around 75 items!!

You will be able to create a ton of projects with your class kit. Don't forget to start a folder in "my pictures" with your favorite personal photos!

Here are just a few samples of digi artwork you could create in our class...
Everything on the above projects (but my little girl photo!) is included in the digi kit. The choices are endless! Keep an eye out for more samples of projects!!

Paper Cowgirl 2010!

Heck Yeah, I'm a Paper Cowgirl!!Paper Cowgirl 2010 classes have been posted! The 3rd Annual Paper Cowgirl mixed media art retreat will be in Waxahachie, TX, June 24th - June 26th. Mosey on down to the Paper Cowgirl Blog for more information. Registration and hotel details will be posted soon.
I am SO excited to be teaching at the event again. I had the best time last year. This year I'll be doing a little Digi Girl class. I'll be teaching the basics of digital artwork, scrapbooking, card/invitation making, blog banners/buttons, etc. Perfect for beginners. Come on and try!!
I'll be teaching using my PC and Adobe Photoshop 7.0. Students will need to bring their (fully charged) laptops and have Photophop 4.0, 5, 6, 7, or even 8, already uploaded. All digi kits will be given on a CD before the class. Macs welcome of course, Mac Photoshop is similar to the one I'm using. You will learn how to save your projects, and learn my secret places for printing!! SHHHH!

Please check out my class, along with many other fabulous classes today!

Paper Cowgirl 2010.

Here are all of the classes available at Paper Cowgirl:

Lisa McIlvain - Mixed Media Art Tags http://tarnishedandtattered.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Babcock - Altered Bird Trinket Box http://glittermyday.blogspot.com/
Mendy Mitrani - Digi Class http://mendytexas.blogspot.com/
Dale McClain - Sea Inspired Shadow Box http://www.dalemclain.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Stewart - Beautiful 4th Banner http://jenniferstewarts.blogspot.com/
Ann-Denise Anderson - Victorian Boots http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com/
Angela Berger - Shabby Classy Necklace http://www.filigreemoon.blogspot.com/.
Chantal Johnson - Inspirational Tag Book http://www.chantaljohnson.blogspot.com/
Laverne Johnson - "pocket" book
Deb Taylor - covered journal http://diddebdoit.blogspot.com/
Cindy Gilstrap - La Petite Boutique Altered Canvas http://cindygilstrap.typepad.com/junqueart/
Corrine Clark - French Paper Shoe http://100prettythings.blogspot.com/
Sandra Feazel - Beeswax/Painted Canvas http://7thststudio.blogspot.com/
Joanna Lewis- Feathered Friend Collage http://www.sweetfinds.typepad.com/

I Love GreenCraft!

The newest issue of Somerset's GreenCraft is amazing. I'm still savoring the pages of the last year's issue. There are so many ideas, I had to "ear mark" almost every page.

I remember reading about painting cereal boxes in the last issue...an idea that my friend Shona used to craft with her children. Shona's article was wonderful! I loved the idea of re-using something that had amazing potential!!

In the new issue, Kathleen McKinnon uses her "Fiber One" boxes for art projects. I tried out her idea using my "Fiber Plus" container and made something fun.

Here is the original box. Yes, I ate all of the Fiber Plus Chocolate Bars...no not all at once. Yikes!
I used Gesso around the box first.

I then painted the box using two of my favorite shades.

I chose vintage wallpaper, an old dictionary page, and one of my favorite pictures of my sweet Aunt Maria.
I used soft medium gel to adhere the papers and a layer to seal it. I punched holes on each side, and threaded soft wire through the holes. I added a little velvet flower and some pearl trim, and...
Here is "before" and "after!"
I'm happy with the outcome! I'll be saving all of my boxes from now on!! Thanks for the ideas GreenCraft, and of course Fiber One!

Great Read!

My talented friend Shona's fabulous book is finally out! The Artistic Mother is a mixed media art book full of incredible projects. She surrounds her art around her family. Shona was so sweet to include a Texas artist round robin swap I hosted. Shona and I don't live too far apart...so I met up with her last weekend to get a first hand look at her finished project. She's carrying her little guy, Max.
Fellow Texas girls Carrie, Sarah, and Cindy participated in the round robin, along with Shona and me.

I am still amazed at all the projects in the book. It's a great read!

Valentines

Hurray...I finally figured out a few things on my sewing machine! Had to have my sweet friend Tanya come over and tighten a few things so it would work smoothly...yay!A few Valentine Tags using my stash of fabric swatches...
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I've been taking the Remains of the Day class that my friend Maija suggested, and it's so much fun! Here is something I made following "most" of the instructions. I made a little detour somehow, and ended up with this book...

I'll try making another this week and follow each step! hehe!

I love her techniques and tips!

I finally got to use my little puggie upholstery scrap I've been hanging on to since ...forever!