Parties are such fun!

I do love a party....and I love giving them too!

Here are the cupcakes for a very special Bride's Maid Luncheon. I used my sweet friend Lisa Kettell's fairy cupcake toppers! Love 'em!





My latest wrist corsage...

Swaps and Such

Been working on some fun swaps for Paper Cowgirl!(OOH if you haven't registered yet, hurry! Registration ends soon!)

I'm the hostess for two floral swaps...thought I'd attach the flowers to a bag for each girl. That way they have a place to store all of their blossoms!




Here's another swap I'm in, hosted by my sweet Austin friend Carol (The French Curl)


Now to start two more Paper Cowgirl swaps!

Meanwhile, I'm doing the finishing touches on the gifts for the bridesmaids for the shower I'm giving...shsh, they are a surprise!


My sweet girl has been keeping me company during my art moments.

Spring Creations

I'm so excited to be featured in author Shona Cole's artblog! She's a great friend of mine. She's showing a round robin I started a while back...



Click over to her fabulous blog for more information on all the girls involved in the round robin!

I've created some fun digital postcards and small artcards for my niece for her birthday. I chose one of my favorite "pattern" girls to make the digital image.


Yes...I've been in the digi mood lately! I made these digital invitations along with a shabby corsage for a dear friend's Bride's Maid Shower. They were just sent out. I hope they enjoy them!


I have a tutoral on making these invites right now on the Paper Cowgirl Blog...

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/