Blog Feed: Frosted Petinias

The sun decided to come out for a little bit this morning but we have had very wacky weather this week.It's been raining off and on all week, sometimes really hard which is not normal April weather here. We should > read more

put on a happy face

Published on 2012-04-04 18:48:00

What made you smile today? > read more

fateful encounter?

Published on 2012-03-30 14:04:00

Sometimes the ickies come back. Not a dreadful > read more

harry's back

Published on 2012-03-28 12:03:00

Anyone have a spare handful of Floo Powder? You might remember me mentioning before that my son and I are huge Harry Potter fans. Poor thing has been going through withdrawal since the last film came out last summer. My 15 year old son's entire childhood was all about Hogwarts and the boy wizard, and being the magic loving mom that I am I completely indulged him of course.Part of my son's HUGE collection. He made the Daily Prophet prop a few years ago for one of our parties.Well Harry is in the [..] > read more

mystery shopping

Published on 2012-03-25 11:39:00

After my last post I realized it might be helpful to explain exactly what a mystery shopper is. I assumed it was something everyone was familiar with and I think that's what happens after working in retail for so long.Many customer service oriented companies, particularly retail stores, restaurants and service places like auto and other repair shops, rely on honest feedback to evaluate the kind of service and performance being given by their employees. One of the best ways to do this is to have [..] > read more

i spy

Published on 2012-03-24 16:11:00

Here's a question for you.Have any of you ever worked or considered working as a mystery shopper? I know there are tons of places on the internet and sadly many of the mystery shopper sites are not legitimate. But there are real ones if you really look and I have been considering doing this.I figured all those years of working in retail might come in handy and I think it's something I would enjoy. > read more

spring madness

Published on 2012-03-20 11:56:00

Happy first day of Spring!Are you having spring weather where you are? Everything is definitely blooming here and we are suppose to get up to nearly 70 this week but it's still chilly in the morning and I still smell smoke from a few fireplaces working at night.I'm happy to report that I'm typing this post on my new laptop. Yay! Wow you don't know what you're missing until you upgrade to something new. What a difference! Now if I can just get that wireless printer that came with it to work. I'll [..] > read more

puter woes

Published on 2012-03-16 21:48:00

I think this old laptop of mine is on it's last leg.I can get about 15 minutes out of it if I let it rest for about 8 hours.I think it's time for a new one.Have a fabulous weekend my dears! > read more

sweet thank you and prom memories

Published on 2012-03-13 19:48:00

A super quick post to give everyone a huge thank you for the sweet birthday wishes. I finally got to try the Pinkdelicious cupcake and yes it was fabulous....so was the Lemon Pucker. I had a lovely lovely day with my hubby and a wonderful evening with both him and our son. Cupcakes and ice cream cake all night.I have cupcake pics but my computer is having major problems and I'm just stealing a few minutes before it dies again.What are you doing this week? I have been looking at dresses for an ev [..] > read more

a pinkdelicious day

Published on 2012-03-07 19:41:00

I am a big believer in celebrating birthdays.Every single one of them no matter how many you have had.The more years the better.I feel I earned every one of those years. The good and the bad are all part of my journey so I am grateful to be able to celebrate another one.By celebrating I don't mean a big party with all the works. Some of my favorite birthdays are the quiet ones I spent by myself, just doing my favorite things and then having a nice dinner with my guys. I just feel it's really imp [..] > read more

march blooms and missing lalou

Published on 2012-03-01 14:03:00

The first of March. Yay! It's my birthday month. One of my favorite things about having a birthday this time of year is that everything is starting to bloom. The other day I noticed bright yellow daffodils along the side of the road as I was driving by. Although it's still been cold and wet most of the days, seeing bits of color against the gray skies really makes me smile. And with all the candy colored Easter pastels filling the shops I always feel like someone is throwing a great big sweet gi [..] > read more

hold on

Published on 2012-02-22 15:48:00

I started playing with new colors this weekend and really fell in love with a new combination. Something different from my usual raspberry, green and aquamarine.A recent conversation I had inspired this piece. While trying to diffuse another case of household melodrama I commented that I sometimes feel like I'm up on a tightrope trying not to drop my cupcake.The minute I said that I thought how fun it would be to actually paint it.Of course just the idea of painting this averted any and all dra [..] > read more

what are you watching?

Published on 2012-02-17 01:40:00

I have been watching way too much TV lately. It's not something I normally do a lot but we have actually been watching a couple of shows together as a family. Big change from how it used to be which was my son and I watching one thing and my husband either away in another room watching something else or just somewhere else all together. He's really trying hard now.So last week we decided to check out Alcatraz and caught up on all the episodes. And we also decided to check out Grimm. Now we're ad [..] > read more

strong hearts

Published on 2012-02-12 13:10:00

I saw an interview with Jane Fonda a few weeks ago. She was talking about the many lessons she learned throughout her life and how she was able to get through some of the more painful parts. At age 74 she seems finally content to be living what she calls her 'third act' or the third half of her life.She also said something that I will always remember and that was that you can be strongest in the areas where you are broken. The parts of your life that have been the most painful can also be the on [..] > read more

sweets

Published on 2012-02-06 15:19:00

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Anyone have a big Superbowl party? We are not huge football fans at my house. Soccer and hockey seems to be the preferred sport by the hubby so we spent most of the day out and about and got home to see the half time show and the second part of the game.We decided to hit Costco thinking it might be pretty empty with everyone home getting ready to watch the game. Wrong. Everyone was at Costco! Maybe it was the extra tasty samples they were g [..] > read more

pink stockings

Published on 2012-02-05 10:24:00

Do you fly in your dreams? Have you ever dreamt about floating among the stars and the clouds and looking down at the little houses below?I love flying dreams and when I have them everything seems to make sense.Of course I can fly! I just have to remember to do this and this....Sometimes I dream about flying on a broomstick.Just push off with my heels and up I go!I remember the feeling being so real and in that moment between dreaming and waking up I think I can remember the delicious secret to [..] > read more

wondermoon

Published on 2012-01-31 18:49:00

Hello lovelies! Can you believe it's already the end of January? I love that the days are getting noticeably longer. I think I start to notice it right after the solstice but maybe that's just me knowing it's suppose to. We have had sunnier days the last couple of weeks but it's still cool enough for scarves and boots.I missed visiting my favorite places while I was away from blogland so I'm slowly starting to catch up and dropping in to visit some of you here and there. It still amazes me how s [..] > read more

two years and counting

Published on 2012-01-23 13:50:00

Cupcakes.Yes cupcakes. That was the first thing I started blogging about two years ago.And much to my surprise I'm still here!I've gone from cupcakes to art and everything else in between and I've probably shared more than anyone would want to hear right here on my little bloggy.I celebrated my two year anniversary yesterday (the 22nd) and in honor of the event I spent the day painting while the sounds of football and tortilla chips filled the air.You can see that Petunia is all grown up and tod [..] > read more

waiting to bloom

Published on 2012-01-18 11:05:00

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your word for 2012. I love reading about what inspires you and why you decided on your word. I also want to say thank you for all your warm wishes and encouraging words. They mean the world to me.I'm slowly finding my way back to my paints and brushes (under a thick layer of lint and dust that gathered on my work table) thanks to your support and most especially to the awesomely talented, amazing and magical Marfi who never gave up on me and gave me [..] > read more

the power of words

Published on 2012-01-10 16:59:00

Do you remember what your word was for last year?Mine was FAITH.When I chose it at the beginning of 2011 I didn't realize how significant this word would be as the year unfolded. I don't think I have settled on my word for this year. But I recently heard something that I thought was very inspiring and I just wanted to share it with you.I have been watching a lot of Anderson Cooper's new talk show. He seems to always have interesting topics and yes I'll admit I think he's sort of cute. Last week [..] > read more

stepping into 2012

Published on 2012-01-05 15:24:00

A brand new year again.I looked forward to this one more than many other years in the past. 2011 was a curiously challenging year for me in so many ways. Lessons learned, wisdom gained and a sweet soul lost. I gave up making New Year resolutions a while ago but this year I truly committed to starting fresh.While I was away from my blog for a few months I set a goal for myself to get healthy again. And instead of waiting until the new year I just laced up my shoes and started in Fall. I found tha [..] > read more

life, love and all that stuff

Published on 2011-11-17 03:17:00

Being back here suddenly feels so unfamiliar to me. I have been away from my little blog and I apologize to all of you my dear friends for being gone. I hope your Halloween was wonderful and magical and I owe so many of you a big thank you for creating such amazing Witches Tea Parties. Thank you so very much.Thank you also for all your concern and well wishes. Your emails meant so much to me and it warmed my heart to know that I was missed. It seems my personal life needed much of my attention a [..] > read more

happy 4th

Published on 2011-07-03 22:27:00

Happy 4th of July!I thought I would share my Teddy Bears Picnicpics again from last year.Have a great weekend! > read more

july artful bag challenge

Published on 2011-07-02 17:54:00

It's round two of our Embellish It theme. That is to take an old bag you have in your collection and embellish it however you like. You can add trim, flowers, jewels, art. Make it practical and usable or turn it into a work of art.Buried deep in my c > read more

t&t tuesday, atc swap and bizarre weather

Published on 2011-06-28 14:13:00

Hello and happy Tuesday! It feels like I've been away much longer than 5 days, or maybe it's just me since I've been busy these past few days. We have been visiting family, cleaning and sprucing up the house and I'm also working on organizing my work > read more

more potter

Published on 2011-06-23 13:11:00

Still counting down the days to the final Harry film.Last night my son set his alarm for 3:30 am and made me promise not to let him sleep through it. What was so important?Last week an announcement was made that author JK Rowling had something in > read more

summer

Published on 2011-06-21 03:00:00

Happy first day of Summer. It was 101 here today and we're expecting the same the next few days. Summer is definitely here. The theme at Collage Obsession this week is Beach Babes. I found a fun vintage photo. Then I added color and images from > read more

endings and beginnings

Published on 2011-06-17 13:11:00

Last day of school for my son today....finally. It seems everyone else has been out the last few weeks, but for our school district it starts today (well tomorrow officially). Next year he starts the 10th grade. I still can't believe it, where d > read more

up all night

Published on 2011-06-15 11:19:00

I am a night owl. Given the choice I would stay up all night working on art. I love the peace and quiet, not just in my house but also in the world just outside of me.And I love the night sky.My husband has to go to bed early for work so he o > read more

tips & treasures tuesday #1

Published on 2011-06-14 11:48:00

Welcome to the first Tips and Treasures Tuesday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Today I have a few favorite things to share with you. Something old, something new...and something kinda blue! You're welcome to share your own tips and treasures a > read more

tips and treasures linky party

Published on 2011-06-10 12:13:00

When do you get a lot of your ideas? Is it while you're standing in the shower? Or maybe while you're driving? I get mine while I'm doing the dishes! Something about that repetitive sudsing and rinsing, plus staring out the window at my overgrown law > read more

not beige

Published on 2011-06-08 17:50:00

Had the urge to start working on another art journal earlier. I was looking through an old IKEA catalog and the title on one of the features was Be Brave Not Beige. It was obviously an invite to embrace more color and I just loved the > read more

good words

Published on 2011-06-06 11:37:00

I'm always looking for quotes. I love to read them and many of them, especially the ones about art and creativity really inspire me. Recently I came across one in a magazine that I hadn't seen before."Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what y > read more

june artful bag challenge

Published on 2011-06-02 11:35:00

We're halfway through our bag challenge already and we're once again doing the Altered Art theme. For this challenge we will take any everyday object (as along as it isn't a bag) and alter it to look like one. The last time we did this theme, you all > read more

fairy wand giveaway winner!

Published on 2011-05-31 20:22:00

I hope all of you had a nice long weekend.I can't believe it's the end of the month already!We have a winner for my fairy wand giveaway and that is#22 Kim from Tabby's Place.Yay Kim!Congratulations!* * * > read more

collage obsession mermaids

Published on 2011-05-23 14:01:00

It's all about mermaids this week at Collage Obessesion.Busy, busy this Monday so off I go!Hope your week is starting out lovely and bright. > read more

a hat for luna

Published on 2011-05-21 21:51:00

Since Princess Beatrice recently put up her now infamous Philip Treacy fascinator on Ebay for charity, my Luna thought she would show you how fabulous it looks on her! Current bids are up to $122,000 and ends tomorrow. I think I m > read more

may atc swap - movies

Published on 2011-05-19 18:51:00

This was such a fun swap....actually all of them are fun! Our theme for the Blissfull ATC swap is MOVIES. I received this great 'Pinocchio' card from my swap partner Chrissy. It is just adorable and I love the way she used alcohol ink to color the ca > read more

another makeover

Published on 2011-05-18 12:57:00

Bloggy makeover that is.I know. I change my blog design....alot. Usually I'll just do the header and maybe a button or two, but sometimes I change the whole thing. I think it's because I like so many different styles that I get tired of one look > read more

collage obsession swan

Published on 2011-05-16 03:47:00

The challenge theme for this week's Collage Obsession is 'swan'.Right away I thought of the legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova.Click on the image for larger picture. > read more

lovely things

Published on 2011-05-14 12:36:00

Another windy Saturday here in Tomatoland. Weather has been so weird. Next week we are suppose to be in the 90s but with thunderstorms. Are you having unusual weather where you are?OK, I just love discovering silly and new things that inspire me > read more

fairy wand giveaway

Published on 2011-05-09 13:19:00

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day weekend with your loves. I had a nice quiet day at home with the family. We usually visit our parents for Mothers Day but my mom is away on holiday and my mum and dad in law are getting r > read more

for all the wonderful, lovely, amazing, incredible moms.....

Published on 2011-05-08 02:00:00

Wishing all of you a beautiful day.Vintage image from The Graphics Fairy > read more

art deco paper dress and something amazing

Published on 2011-05-04 20:46:00

Told you I would be right back!I'm so late for the April Dress Up challenge that it's already time for May! But I still wanted to make a dress, especially since the theme was Art Deco.When I think of Art Deco I think of old Hollywood glamour and thos > read more

things with wings

Published on 2011-05-04 01:49:00

Hello again! Did I creep you out enough with my Strange Little People digi? That was fun but I think I started to creep myself out after a bit, lol.It did get me thinking about Halloween, but I think I'm not really ready to give up on the glitter and > read more

strange little people

Published on 2011-05-03 01:44:00

This was another great Collage Obsession Challenge.Rick St. Dennis gave us this sweet and innocent Victorian image to alter this week. Rick said he loves to take sweet things and make them into something not so sweet.So the c > read more

may artful bag challenge

Published on 2011-05-02 12:33:00

Happy May everyone.It finally really feels like Spring with the last of the Winter weather gone for good.So much has been going on in the world the last few days. From the joyous and grand, to another heartbreaking disaster, to the truly incredible.P > read more

spring wand to dazzle and delight

Published on 2011-04-27 13:27:00

This month I participated in the Spring Wand Swap at Bliss Angels.After some trial and error I finally made this one to send to my swap partner Lynn.If you remember the wand I previewed a few weeks ago you might notice this isn't the same wand, altho > read more

collage obsession challenge

Published on 2011-04-26 01:24:00

This week's theme for the Collage Obsession challenge is ROOM.And here is the image provided. A surreal, stark and shabby room in shades of grey.I really like this image the way it is. It makes a great background for all sorts of things.So I ima > read more

the artful bag challenge atc swap

Published on 2011-04-25 01:44:00

Hello everyone! I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend. Did you have beautiful Spring weather? We had clouds, a cold breeze and a few showers here and there. Very unusual for this time of the year when we normally start to hit the 80's by now. But I' > read more

earth day everyday

Published on 2011-04-22 12:38:00

Today is officially Earth Day. There are lots of activities and festivals almost everywhere that help to celebrate and bring awareness to taking care of our Mother Earth. I think most people I know try to do something everyday to live a greener life. > read more

steampunk atc

Published on 2011-04-20 21:25:00

As many of you know I participate in the Blissfull ATC Swap. Somehow my wires got crossed this month. When I got my swap partner's name from Wendy I assumed she was my ATC swap and sent my steampunk card out to her. I figured out later that she was m > read more

more sun, less clouds

Published on 2011-04-15 12:43:00

Thank you for all your lovely words on my last post. I know we all go through doubtful cloudy moments now and thenand it really helped to hear from you.Once I got over worrying about things so much, I grabbed my favorite silly headband, plopped > read more

clouds

Published on 2011-04-14 15:12:00

I think I walked into a cloud of doubt andcan't seem to shake it.The only way I seem to be able to get a creative fix is with my digis.My paints and canvases make me anxious.Even paper and glue.I hate doubt.I hope it goes away soon. > read more

still waiting.....

Published on 2011-04-13 11:03:00

Well this is no fun!Photobucket still hasn't resolved whatever issue it is that's holding my images hostage. Apparently it's only affecting "a small percentage" of their customers. Hmm...would that be the percentage with free accounts? Judging f > read more

collage obsession background challenge

Published on 2011-04-11 11:17:00

This week's Collage Obsession challenge was to take one or more of three different backgrounds and use it for our collage art.I chose this image of a misty river. I love the dreamy quality and it also reminded me of the river that winds along my neig > read more

friday e coupons and fun faerie wands

Published on 2011-04-08 17:44:00

Happy Friday again! The days go by just like that, don't they? Just a quickie post to share some stuff. I was at a Michaels store recently and saw that they're finally taking mobile coupons. Yay!! It's about time. So if your phone allows you to acces > read more

artful bag challenge flickr group

Published on 2011-04-07 14:17:00

Hello my lovely Bag Ladies! You can now share all of your Artful Bag Challenge projects on our new Flickr page. Upload pics from past themes and share with present and future bag ladies. You're welcome to share bag photos from Jan, Feb and March > read more

ATC swap partners

Published on 2011-04-05 02:38:00

.Here is the list of swap partners for the Artful Bag Challenge ATC swap. Everyone's name is listed on the sidebar and each name is a link to that person's blog. Please contact your partner to swap addresses and remember to allow enough tim > read more

mom's carousel and thoughts to share

Published on 2011-04-04 13:14:00

Hello dearies! Hope you had a nice weekend with even nicer weather. It was almost Summer-like here a few days ago but we are back to real Spring temps again this week. Most of the trees are leafy and green once more and before you know it w > read more

the artful bag challenge atc swap #1

Published on 2011-04-01 12:30:00

Well it is April Fool's Day!And now on to the next Artful Bag Challenge. A big thank you again to everyone that played along with the March Embellish It theme. All I can say is WOW! You guys rose to the challenge and came up with really wonderfu > read more

pop art dress

Published on 2011-03-31 02:49:00

Whew!! I really pushed it this month didn't I? And you know I thought about what I wanted to do for this month's Dress Up Challenge Pop Art theme all month long. The weeks just go by sooo fast.Pop Art is not just fun and colorful but it really s > read more

awwww....

Published on 2011-03-30 13:08:00

How adorable is this? Olympic Figure Skating Champion Kristi Yamaguchi is currently making the rounds to promote her new childrens book.From Kristi Yamaguchi's website:Poppy the Pig has big dreams—lots of them!But following her dreams isn’t alway > read more

ursula's lazy day

Published on 2011-03-28 10:50:00

I would definitely love to be Ursula today and while away the hours swinging in my hammock....sans clothing but wearing a fabulous smile. Here is my digi collage for this week's Collage Obsession challenge. Again another vintage image I couldn't resi > read more

feedback needed for artful bag challenge theme

Published on 2011-03-25 11:32:00

Happy Friday lovelies! Any of you see signs of Spring this week? Certainly not here in Tomatoland, although today looks like a sunnier day. We just had a wicked winter storm come through the last 3 days. Crazy winds, flood alerts, tons of snow up in > read more

collage obsession challenge

Published on 2011-03-22 21:50:00

Well this is something I haven't done in a while. Two posts in one day and a digi collage for Collage Obsession. I love the challenge image for this week and thought I would give it a try after being gone for a while. The challenge word is 'tramp' an > read more

after the storm

Published on 2011-03-22 11:09:00

Two days in a row. The weather guy got it wrong two days in a row. We were suppose to get more rain yesterday but the sun was out all day. Rain is in our forecast for today too and again it looks like the sun decided to stay. I won't complain since m > read more

early morning carnival

Published on 2011-03-20 00:50:00

It's nearly impossible for me to believe that tomorrow is the first day of Spring. We are having mad mad weather this weekend. Tons of rain all day today and the wind is just howling and rattling everything from our windows to the trees. I was h > read more

what to post?

Published on 2011-03-15 22:31:00

Well it seems that I'm at a loss for something interesting to post. I've been busy taking care of house stuff that needs taking care of. In between the repairs and sorting and filing I catch occasional whispers in the distance. A whistful voice. > read more

perspective

Published on 2011-03-11 12:04:00

It's so easy to simply get caught up in our own little world isn't it? Blissfully surrounded by what's familiar and comfortable. To be fortunate and blessed to celebrate a birthday with loved ones.To have the luxury to spend time to create from > read more

mardi gras, cupcakes and fearless women

Published on 2011-03-08 13:15:00

Happy Mardi Gras! The party has been going on in New Orleans, I'm sure, and I hope the rain stopped long enough to keep the parades and revelers nice and dry.Today is also the 100th anniversary of International Womens Day, a day dedicated to improvin > read more

march artful bag

Published on 2011-03-02 02:11:00

Ready for another Artful Bag Challenge? This month our theme is Embellish It! Grab one of those bags that's been sitting waaaay back inside your closet and turn it into a fabulous new artful bag. Add any type of trim, jewels, trinkets, embellishment, > read more

blooms and parasols

Published on 2011-02-28 12:34:00

Good morning. Does your calendar still say February? Yup, mine too. But I know it's already March in some parts of the world and I really really couldn't wait anymore. Soooo Happy March!We have had tons of rain and this weekend was a colder > read more

february dress up challenge

Published on 2011-02-26 16:40:00

Almost too late but still made it! Here is my dress for Angela's Dress Up Challenge and the inspiration for Febrauary is the art of Gustav Klimt. I love the vibrant colors, repetitive geometric shapes and generous use of gold in in his work. I c > read more

simple gifts and the joy of friendships

Published on 2011-02-21 14:39:00

Surprises come in so many different ways.Everyday I'm reminded of the simple gift of friendship from so many of you who stop by to visit me. A few little words, comments that say so much and reach across the miles and megabytes like a kind and gen > read more

cirque dans le nuage

Published on 2011-02-18 19:16:00

I'm back again! Two posts in one day...can you believe it? Don't tell anyone (like my brother) that I'm actually stalling. He needed me to do a few more extra things for the project we're doing together and oh...I just could not find the inspira > read more

february ATC swap

Published on 2011-02-18 13:25:00

Time for the Blissfull ATC Swap again! This month's team is naturally, love. My partner is Michele and here is the adorable ATC she sent me.The vintage couple is sooo sweet and I love the 'love' stamp.Thank you Michele!This is the one I sent her > read more

owoh giveaway winner and a surprise

Published on 2011-02-17 16:01:46

Greetings from windy California! Yes our weather has been so odd lately. We had sunny skies a few days ago, then sunny skies with showers, and now the rain and wind just rolled in. The kind of flip-your-umbrella-inside-out kind of wind. The > read more

sweet valentines and a little indulgence

Published on 2011-02-14 02:10:00

"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." ~Emily BrontëSince it's Valentines Day I thought I would do a little bit of indulging and share with you two of my favorite skating performances. You might know that I love Figur > read more

january artful bag challenge

Published on 2011-02-11 11:14:41

Welcome to The 2011 Artful Bag Challenge.First I'd like to wish all of you a very Happy New Year. I hope this year will be fun, inspiring and creative for all of us and what better way to start it off than with a brand new challenge.January's them > read more

moonlight sonata

Published on 2011-02-11 00:52:00

I guess my parents always planned for me to play the piano. I remember pictures of myself at about one, banging away on a little toy pink piano (I wish I had that now, it would look so cute in my studio). At around 3 or 4 they bought a miniature > read more

pretty please with sugar on top

Published on 2011-02-09 01:14:00

Sometimes change is good...Other times it's a pain in the...well you guys know.In other words I need a little help.To quote a line from my favorite movie:"I'm activating the phone tree!"I need a favor (pretty, pretty please) from everyone who p > read more

monday monday

Published on 2011-02-07 12:13:00

Happy Monday! It may not be a happy Monday for those of you like my hubby who had to drag himself to work this morning, but I have to confess that I love the peace and quiet of Mondays after the weekend. Not just Superbowl weekend (which wasn't a big > read more

i hope you dance winner

Published on 2011-02-05 23:36:00

Hooray! It's time to draw the winner for myblog anniversary giveaway.I'm soo excited!Let's bring out the magic hat.Toss in oodles of glitter,starsand maybe a carrot or two.In case there might be a bunny taking a nap in there.Then we get a little > read more

this and that

Published on 2011-02-04 11:31:00

Happy Friday lovelies! Oh my gosh, have you guys seen the ginormous OWOH list? I just took a peek and there are over 750 names! I don't think I'll ever get around to visiting everyone but what a great way to meet so many talented and amazing artists. > read more

one world one heart 2011

Published on 2011-02-02 00:48:00

Hello friends old and new and welcome to the great One World One Heart blog event hosted by A Whimsical Bohemian. This event is made to bring bloggers and artists together from all over the world.Thank you to Lisa who has lovingly put this amazing ev > read more

february artful bag challenge

Published on 2011-02-01 01:47:00

I think I can say that the Artful Bag Challenge got off to a great start. I was just amazed by the beautiful and creative bags everyone came up with. Thank you to all of you who played along and shared your sweet little paper purses.Before I start&nb > read more

pink saturday, ruffled valentine treats and heart on a string

Published on 2011-01-29 00:49:00

Is it Friday already? Where did the week go? It has been a busy busy crazy week here. The nice electrician was here and all our lights and plugs and all that stuff is working wonderfully again. I finished up the project I'm doing with my brother and > read more

sweet paper ruffles

Published on 2011-01-26 23:29:00

Hellooo dearies! Thank you thank you for your wonderful sweet wishes and warm congratulations on my bloggy birthday. I loved reading your comments and felt so much sparkly, glittery magic coming from all of you. What can I say...you guys are awesome! > read more

happy birthday petunia

Published on 2011-01-22 02:37:00

I have watched the little cat on my PitaPata counter make it's way across the bar, one day at a time for the last 12 months. I remember how exciting it was when the kitty was at the one month mark, then the four month mark which was > read more

faith...and paper

Published on 2011-01-20 13:16:00

All month I have visited several blogs and noticed that many of you chose a word to inspire you this year. I really love this idea and think it's much better than trying to stick to a New Year's resolution.I love the word BELIEVE. I know lots of you > read more

january blissfull atc swap

Published on 2011-01-19 01:40:00

First Blissfull ATC swap for the year. The theme for January iswhite and/or snow and my swap partner is Patti from Treasure Barn.Here is the beautiful card she sent me.Love the gorgeous snow bird and how she framedit with the soft yellow a > read more

faerie magic and a giveaway winner

Published on 2011-01-17 15:04:00

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend, and a warm and cozy one for all of you having to deal with snow. We are once again having electrical problems at my house so we were almost completely out of power all weekend. Down to 3 outlets which > read more

surprise....a midweek giveaway

Published on 2011-01-12 20:41:00

So there I was last night. Rummaging around my studio. Organizing this and that...I've been in an organizing sort of a mood lately. Have you? I think we all tend to do that in January, that's why all the shops bring out the organizing stuff right aft > read more

celebrate your creative spirit and challenge #2

Published on 2011-01-10 12:42:00

Wow! I am having the best time visiting all the wonderful little bags being made for the Artful Bag Challenge. I love all the different silhouettes everyone has come up with and the way you guys are trimming your paper purses > read more

dress up 2011, they're baaaack

Published on 2011-01-06 16:13:00

Last month we bid adieu to the paper dress challenge at Alice and Camilla. I was sad to see it end and so were many of the other dress makers playing along. Well Angela at Sew Loquacious decided to pick it up and is hosting this year. Hooray!Ang > read more

ski lessons

Published on 2011-01-04 12:44:00

First post for 2011! The bag challenge is underway and there are some absolutely adorable paper purses posted below. Remember the challenge is open all month. There is a button on the right that links directly to the post so you can see the bags as t > read more

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