Pink door Turquoise trim

Who does'nt like a hot pink door with turquoise trim?
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About stuff that gets stolen.

So we had a minor theft occur from our front porch the night before last. While we were down for the night someone took my husbands tool bag and my son's jogger/stroller. Please! I was in a panic today because as I do not have a car right now the stroller is my main means of getting around with Nico. Anyway I went to my local Veterens thrift store and found one nearly identical to the one that was taken and in some ways nicer. The color is a periwinkle blue and has a very convenient handbrake. Its a little bit larger and her fits better in too. Some things just work out.The funny thing is that I had a strong feeling this morning before setting out to the Thrift that I would find what I needed. My husband however had to pull together tools from his old stock and use a bucket to store them. But my point is that its just stuff and you can almost ALWAYS replace it. Its just stuff!

Check it out!! For dinner I made turkey meatball subs on rosemary rolls with fresh green beans. An odd pairing but we needed a veg in there somewhere. I also made Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chip cookies which are delicioso.

While in the studio the other day I was overwhelmed by the amount of supplies and things I have to make art with. I have exotic items and everyday items. I decided that I would review the products and the projects as I go along. I will impart an honest perspective on how they performed. For example Goldens Self leveling Tar Gel. i am fascinated by what it can do. I will post a review once I have worked with its possibilities.

I went to the website at http://www.goldenpaints.com/technicaldata/targel.php
and found this informative video demoing the product.

PAPAYA! BLOG

PAPAYA! BLOG

I have made the giant leap into the land of ETSY. I finally listed a few items that I made today and they look pretty good. Taking good pictures is not as easy as I would like it to be. I cannot seem to get a good clean, crisp close-up shot. I got as close as I could and they look pretty good in the shop. I also worked with a great ETSY seller named "D" at the PhotoSpot for my banner. The Busy Bee Paperie is now open for business!!

Tread lightly

I made this acrylic painting in celebration of Valentines Day. Tread lightly on my heart and my soul. Although you cannot see it too well the reds just glow. I used some of Chris Cozen's technique for building color. The effect is deep and rich. I also used Goldens modeling paste which is easy to apply when fresh. Unfortunately I had an ancient tub that had already turned. I used it anyway by freshing it with a bit of water and working it with my palette knife. I coated the hearts with Self Leveling Clear Tar Gel which gave it a glossy finish. Golden makes amazing products that inspire experimentation.

Potty Train Me Please!!

I am determined to get him trained! He is very aware of the process but is very resistent to change. Just like a male....

Testing

I am super excited at the possibility of blogging from my mobile!!

Penwork 1

Penwork 3

Journaling Penwork 3

Teesha Moores Journaling Penwork4

Happy Post ThanksGiving!

I really love this quote:
The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. -C.G. Jung

I am in love with this new journal I bought from ETSY. The seller is a women in Austri. She handmakes the most wonderful books with the nicest paper which is hand torn and painted.

I like this picture of me and my 13 year old daughter, she is so pretty!

I was contacted by the Tribune about my request to publish my class schedule in their design section of the Sunday edition. I was contacted that they would not be able to post it because they needed more info. I did not include my hours of operation and the address to the studio. Needless to say I am feeling dim because I did not include this initially. I will resend it again with the proper information.

Does anyone have a good idea on a creative way to make something from book jackets? My mother's friend works at a local university library where she is in charge of processing new books. The procedure is to remove all book jackets and then label them in a very institutional style. The library then throws out book jackets that in themselves are beautiful. Such amazing artwork, colors and fonts but she has brought me so many that I they now have their own storage box. I understand that she is getting ready to drop off more so I need to figure out what to do with them. I thought of sewing them together like signature pages and then binding them with book board and cloth tape. I could then alter the pages inside in various ways.

I am open to ideas...

Excited today to have a sitter for the evening. I am going to go out with the hubs to see " The Hangover" an alleged comedy. We shall see.
I have finished a whole series of cards for the show in October. I also came up with a new style. I will have to scan and post the designs.
So we are in the midst of summer life is good with little to complain about. We decided no move to Hawaii, we will continue our life in San Diego, less than 5 miles for the beach. We have the Aloha spirit and lifestyle already and we do not need to move for that.

Classes are underway

I finally to the step to advertise a class I would like to teach. I am starting off with a basic rubber stamping and altered surface class. I hope I have some respondents! I really want my studio to be a working one with classes and students and "stuff" being made!
I have not been good at blogging but I am trying to be persistent in posting. Just turning on the computer can be a challenge! I have a Blackberry so I get all my e-mails and notices on my handheld. I cannot post from it! Too small to navigate the keys....
This weekend we are going down south of the border to Rosarito beach. We are staying at Las Palomas beach club and resort. It will be nice to be surfside and to relax. Secretly I would love to send the family off with out me so I can have 3 days at the studio. I would probably just sleep there too so that I can wake up and continue creating. There is a coffee maker and mini fridge so I would not even have to come home! Now that would be a GIFT!!