Did I Show You?

Did I show you all the cool stuff I made at Art Unraveled? Did I show you some of the other cool stuff I've been working on lately? Well, if I did, I'll chalk this up to forgetfulness. If I didn't - here's some new things to gaze upon!

This is the clutch purse & coin purse that I made in Alissa Burke's class at Art Unraveled - oh my she is a sweetie! If you like the idea of shabby chic (she calls it trashy chic, because yes, these items were made out of what others might call trash - brown paper bag and insert from junk mail) then hop on over to Alissa's website/blog & take one of her classes. I've taken a couple online classes with her so far, and have learned something new on each one. I understand she has a video out, as well, and I might have to put that on my wish list!

This is the book I made in Leighanna Light's class at Art Unraveled - I love it! The thing I like best about it is the cover, on which we used amber shellac. I'd never used amber shellac, and kept reading other artists (look at me, saying "other artists..." like I'm one, too.... *grin*) talk about using amber shellac on their projects and I finally got a chance to use it. And yes, when I got home, I went right to Wahr Hardware (the local hardware store) and bought a can. Sadly, it's sitting unopened, but I feel a snow day coming on some time soon (maybe even tomorrow, because it's absolutely frightful outside right now and not supposed to get any better) and will launch into some serious project work using amber shellac - I have several things just sitting there waiting.

Which leads me to my next story - the class I'm taking right now. My friend Kim emailed me last evening saying that I needed to take this online class with Mary Ann Moss - that I'd just love it. She was taking it and knew that I'd love it. (she was right!) Anyway, the funny thing is that I had been waiting until the drive home from Georgia to visit the in-laws to sign up for the class - I had signed up for the class on Thursday!!! LOL - Kim, great minds think alike!

So, I'm working on my "Remains of the Day Journal" today - this is the class that I'm taking online from Mary Ann Moss (no, Laura, it's not the pink and black journal I promised you - yours is sitting on my work bench, almost done.... I PROMISE....) when I run out of brown thread. So.... now I need brown thread AND a snow day....

Have a great day!

Happy 2010!

Happy 2010 everyone! I wish you blessings in this new year!

Holiday Fun

We have had lots of fun so far this Holiday season. I made a painting for my mother in law, and I am very proud of it. It's on a 8 x 10 canvas, and has collage, and acrylics and charcoal, and layers and layers and layers. I made a couple of 4 x 5 at the same time, working first on one and then on the other.

Sometimes I just LOVE the patterns on my work table - this one's been "gaining character" for quite some time - read that as "she hasn't changed the paper for a LONG time..."

These are a pair of the earrings that I made for the craft show. I actually made these following the craft show, put them in my "earring box" and they sold almost immediately. I had several people who wanted to look through "the box" and bought pairs for gifts (and a few for themselves, I believe!). I'm going to make more of these, as I had some requests for the same design - I got the materials in just before Christmas break, so I will be working on several more pairs like this, and a few other designs that I like, pretty soon now. It's rather fun coming up with new designs that I like, and hopefully that others will like, as well.

Well, enough from holiday land - hope all is well at your house!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a wonderful day with family & friends!
Cindy

Big Day!

Today is a big day for our friend Jim - best wishes to you Jim for a speedy recovery & a happy holiday season!

It's Christmas, let the mad dash begin

So, the last day of school before holiday break is over, and I've got a cold, Mike's got a cold. The cards are sitting on the dining room table (along with lots of other stuff) unsent. The presents are all bought, but none wrapped. Oh well. It will be a wonderful Christmas, and a wonderful family time whether any of this gets done or not, won't it? Here's to a blessed Christmas to everyone - enjoy your family - enjoy your time together!

Manistee Craft Show 2009

What a fun day & what a fun time to get to see and speak with so many people I just don't get a chance to see very often - I think I like the social aspect as much as the opportunity to show off my other side! Everyone was so kind with their comments, and it was fun to see folks respond to the fact that it was "my stuff" -- thanks so much to all of you!

I have a necklace that I promised I would post here for one nice gal - hope this picture helps you out. If you are interested in this necklace, please contact me - I love this one - it shimmers with little glints of gold on the glass beads. the total length is 19 inches (I know, not actually a standard length, but I liked where it hung at that length), and the price is $110.00. If you are interested, just contact me and I'll be happy to arrange delivery!

I've added a few pictures here, and will add some more on some other posts. Another nice gal encouraged me to put some things on etsy, and so this morning, I'm actually going to post a few items to my etsy shop - http://www.vittoriabella.etsy.com/ - come and visit me there! I'll try to keep a few things there, but if you need or want something, please feel free to email.

Well, after a day of craft show, Community Band Concert, Sleigh Bell Parade - I think I need to do a little catching up - hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the weekend!