Today Bonnie and I are off to the Art & Soul retreat in Hampton, Virginia. We'll be teaching how to create this canvas for the Opening Night Party and then we get to play. I'm so excited about the classes I'll be taking. Here they are...
Also changed my oil, got my hair cut, paid the bills, bought some snacks, got some rest, and I'm feeling pretty darn creative. My husband and I are off to a nice dinner to relax and chat before my trip. Now just one more day of work to get through and off I go...
Ahhh, the first rummage sale of the season proved to be rather fruitful. Not quite the selection of the same sale last year. But I managed to land two retro, full-length aprons in kitschy fabric prints, a box of grade school flash cards, and a broken faux pearl necklace that I can repurpose into tons of other projects...all for a mere $2.00.
What a gorgeous day here on the Jersey Shore. Warm and sunny with crystal clear blue skies. Kinda makes you want to play hooky. It also makes you stand a little taller, have a little extra bounce in your step and creativity gets a kick start and begins to blossom again. With all the beautiful flowers and trees coming alive, it's pretty hard not to be inspired.
Busy, busy, busy. Not only is it a busy week at work, but at home too! I'm gathering up lots of supplies, found objects, ephemera and stuff for the Art & Soul Retreat next week in Hampton, Virginia. My friend and associate Bonnie and I will be teaching the opening night party on Wednesday, and then we'll be students for the remainder of the week. Fun, fun, fun!
Today was a fun, creative day at my job. I got to work with the talented artist, author and teacher, Claudine Hellmuth on a new line of products she is creating with my employer Ranger Crafts. I can't say what we're working on, as it is top secret for now. But we had tons of fun reviewing logos, colors and branding for her new products. Everything will be revealed before the Summer 2008 Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show this July.
One day, a woman sent me a sweet e-mail telling me she had visited my website and enjoyed my work. Randa had seen my Talisman Bracelet and wondered if I could create one as a wearable memento in honor of her late husband. In 2006, her husband and best friend Michael Zoladz, had passed away from a brain tumor that had been discovered only 4 months earlier.
phant story, as her husband had touched many lives before his illness. A father and vocational school teacher, "Mr. Z" continued to teach family, friends and an entire community about life, love and honor throughout his final days.
The Main Avenue Galleria in my home town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey is featuring me as the newest addition to their co-operative of local artists. Showcased are several of my monochromatic freeform collages, which are available for sale at the galleria and via their website. Many thanks to Norma, the Galleria owner!
I love Mason jars. One day, while at the craft store, I saw them for a dollar a piece. Not knowing how I would use them (although they are perfect for buttons and other baubles), I grabbed a bunch.
It was my husband's suggestion, and I could not turn it down. Wash the 'Stang after work and then go out for a nice dinner. I have to say that it is much quicker washing a car with two people.
Today was a thinking day. I had to make some updates to my website so that I could add access to my new blog. This included adding a "blog" button to my navigator bar, a "footer" with access to my blog and other new pages, and links in the homepage text. With those changes, I had to update every single web page. Whew! I only know enough about Dreamweaver to get by, but it works. Thank goodness!
Yay! Finally a warm - and sunny - day on the Jersey Shore. Perfect for walking down to the beach and collecting shells before the first tourists arrive for the season.
