Daddy Buttons

Many of you know that the anniversary of my father's death was this week. It's been one year and I miss him everyday. I have many of his old things and I like to incorporate them into what I do.

I also love to make things to wear on the show floor at CHA. Here's something that I put together that uses some old buttons from some of my father's uniforms. I love it!! ...and yes, another piece of him I can carry around with me. xoxo

I did crochet these flowers.... which reminds me. There will be a crochet class this Thursday Feb 2 at 6:30pm in the studio. I will be teaching people how to create crocheted flowers, stars and hearts with yarn OR baker's twine (student's choice) to add to your cards or layouts, etc. $15 includes supplies. Let me know if you'd like to come. .... but this necklace is MINE! :) ...just sayin!

Have a creative day everyone! Next stop for me (and my Daddy buttons)....CHA

Ustreaming tonight.....

I hope you can join me.... going to make a background canvas for a valentines day piece.

Click the link to take you directly to the USTREAM channel

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-art-house-studio

Inspired by Classes...

I love it when people come in to the studio show me what they've been working on inspired by what I've taught them in a class or on ustream.tv.

Since I've been busy working on CHA projects that I can't post yet, I thought I'd share one of these "inspired works" with you.

This Happy Spring card was made by Wanda and was inspired by this month's Technique of the Month class - creating your own styrofoam stamp (in this case, the tulip), stamping on shrink plastic, shrinking and creating some fun embellishments. How cute is this?

Thanks for sharing this with me and the blog reader's Wanda!! Love it!

....and don't forget to send me some of your creations inspired by what we create here. Love to see and share!!

Have a creative day everyone!

Ustream Follow Up - Jan 21, 2012

So here it is.. My completed Luggage Tag. As you can see I finished the edges and added a snap closure so I can actually use it!

I love how this turned out!

What you'll see on the USTREAM broadcast:

• image transferring (booktext)
• acrylic washes
• how to use stencils with paint and molding paste
• quick felting
• free style stitching (well... what the camera would let you see.*wink*)

Enjoy!!! And thank you for watching!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me any time! AND don't forget to send me your "Karen inspired" artwork ... I'd be happy to post what you've been doing too!

Mixed Media Luggage Tag - USTREAM Broadcast Jan 21, 2012

I will be USTREAMing today (because I didn't last night *smile*)....

What am I making? I think I'll paint up some canvas to make a luggage tag for my CHA bound suitcase. My mind is spinning with possibility!

Hope you can join me! Here's the link. I will start recording at 1pm

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-art-house-studio

Have a creative day all!!

Yahoo!! Look who's coming to town-

Katharina Doyle and Cathie Allan!

So excited to see them.

I will be closing up shop here a little early today (@5) so I can go pick them up from the airport.

I am not sure if I'll be back in time to broadcast tonight (depends on flights) so that may be a little late. If I don't get a chance to broadcast tonight... look for me tomorrow afternoon at 1pm. Watch for twitter/facebook notices.

Have a creative day everyone!

So? How do I look?

*smile*

had to add a punch of colour for CHA!

Go big and bold, I say! I'm loving the Magenta in the hair.

Whatcha think? Is it me? heheheh