Crusty the art thief

Here is Crusty looking like a sweet little kitty,  I think she knows I am on to her.

Icicle doll

As I get packages ready to send on their journeys, Crusty our nice kitty has to see if she can play a game of hide and seek. This Icicle doll went on a journey of its own last night. I don't know where, but she ended up in the kitchen and her twig with its message on it was in the dining room. Such a nice kitty. I better get to the post office today before Crusty makes plans for tonight. Such a nice kitty.

FABULOUS "Em"

This is my friend Leisa's Niece, "Em" all bundled up for the cold weather they are still having. How cute is she? I always love winter photos with cool colors and pink cheeks. I played around with the photo in Photoshop a little. I need to up date my photoshop it is really old 5.5, time to update.

Sneak Peak...Shhh!

Paige is asleep and I am finishing up her Easter basket. I am so glad that she is still not too big for a basket and looks forward to finding it on Easter morning.
I knit the bunny then felted and embellished it with some hand made beads, a bow and some lashes. My friend Leisa was so helpful talking me through this bunny pattern. I think I called her 9 times that night. If you get a chance take a look at her Wonderful Bunnies, she is a master making these cute little things.

Moo...

My Moo cards are finally here. I am so excited, I thought I would show them off.

Pleasant Surprise...

Today was the day to be outside enjoying the sun and warm weather. It is 85°F. The best place to be today would be the beach but since Paige is still sick and Mr. Hygeine is still gone I went to the 49th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival camera in hand.

Well there were too many people there to take photos that would be worth looking at but I did snap a photo of the pleasant surprise that was waiting there for me. I had bought a vase from John Herbon around seven years ago. It had been one of my favorite things ever since I got it. These three little vases will be a nice addition to our house, I was happy to see that his style has not changed one bit. Still the great color of green that I love and not too shiny. All in all a good day. Wish Paige could have been there with me, it is always so much fun to have her around at these things.

It is coming...March 14, 15 & 16, 2008

The 49th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival I am so excited! It seems every year I find something I love. Last year it was this vase by Brian J. Taylor I did not see him on the list of artists for this year. That might be a good thing. I really don't need another vase or do I?

Icicle Doll Addiction

Here is the latest Icicle doll. She will be leaving the house soon on a journey to her new home.

Icicle Doll

Once again I am addicted to these things. They are very fun to make. I like that I can make them with out making a big mess. I also like that can incorporate some things that I have collected over the years...Beads, Vines, Branches and odd supplies.

Icicle Doll

This is a different look than my first Icicle dolls. A little brighter and with more playful. It will be making a journey to France for a swap. I hope she will be well received.

She looks a little flat or dull in this photo she has a little more depth in person.

Wet Felting Flowers

I have wanted to try to make these for years it seems but it is always good to have a friend with you when you try something new. Here is one of the flowers that Leisa made while she was here, I think she made 6 or 7 flowers while she was here. We have improved the directions and found a few shorter ways to get the desired results. I think Leisa has a new addiction to return home with today.

Mini Holiday

My Holiday friend has been here for awhile now and we are having a great time. Lots of good food, laughing, adventures and creativity. I will post more when she goes home later this week. I do not want to take time away sitting at my computer while she is here. I will have a lot to post soon...

Home is where the Art is

I finished my triangle banner finally. Wow! that took longer than I thought it would. I enjoyed every minute of making it except for the 4 times I ripped out the border on the first one I made and the 3 times i re-beaded one of the circles. I wish you could see the colors in person the beads just don't translate well in photos and you can not get the true colors to come through on the computer screen. The colors are a little richer looking and the sheen on the silk is a lovely addition to the feel of the banner, you just cant see that in a photo.

I am waiting to see how all the banners from the Triangle Banner Swap hosted by The Amazing Sara turn out. I have been watching their progress and love all the different triangles being made. I will love to see them all finished and have gotten so much inspiration from seeing all the creativity being shared on the blog.

Triangle Banner ~ Home

The triangles for my triangle banner are finished. Now I need to put all the parts together. I uploaded two different shots one with flash and one with out. It is hard to show the true colors in the photos. I will try again tomorrow morning when the light is better, but for now you still get to see the progress.

Triangle Banner #4

I have been dragging my feet, this should have been done already. I sat down and decided it needed to be finished tonight. Now just the letters are left. I wish I could have taken a nicer photo that would have shown the colors of the beads better oh well. Maybe tomorrow I can snap a better photo.