Aprons!! My Homage to Donna Downey

This is what I did yesterday!!
Well...I painted and stamped these four aprons on Friday and added the ruffle, yoyos and ribbon to them today. We needed new aprons to wear in the booth at ScrapFest next month and, with Donna Downey coming in the spring, I thought I would create a set of aprons for me and my helpers that embody the spirit of the occasion! Aren't they cute? *smile*

Now... before you start thinking that I, the NON SEWER, created something with a sewing machine..... believe me I didn't. I did use a needle and thread to do a quick running stitch through the fabric to make the ruffles BUT THEN I glued it to the pre-made canvas apron. Yep. Have I told you how much I love my 3 in 1 Glue? And have I mentioned it's waterproof and washable? LOL So, yes, this fabric project is non-sewer friendly! LOL

Hope you like and that you come see them in person at ScrapFest in Oshawa Oct 15th.

What a great day celebrating friends and LIFE!

My darling friend Sue wanted a little friendly day and booked the studio for a little "therapy". Some of her many friends came to join us - everyone was there in spirit. We had a wonderful day.

Lisa and Sandra from ScrapFest were in town today and dropped by to say hi and bring Sue a little something to brighten her day. She was thrilled and it was great to see them. Only a month away from ScrapFest in Oshawa -- Do you have your ticket? Hope you're having a GREAT creative weekend everyone. I'll post a pic of what I created today in the morning. I'm so excited to share!

I Love Creative People!

So, I'm in the studio puttsing around when in comes my "Friday Gal" wearing the most FABULOUS shirt! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

This person who didn't want to be identified (hehe) used the Scrolls Work Stamps I have for sale here in the studio to stamp on an old shirt. Did I say how much I LOVE IT? That's right ladies. Stamp on your old clothes to make something new and special!! This is stamped using Archival Ink. I was washed and dried and nope... didn't fade. just sayin....

Are you getting any ideas? I know I am! *smile*

Wowsers! *updated*

*NEW PHOTO ADDED*

I can't believe it's Thursday already!!

Time certainly flies when you're getting your kid back to school. My "kid" started high school this week (which freaks me out!!) Lots of papers to be signed, money to be sent (so much for public education - LOL) If you have kids in school now - I know you feel my pain. But I wouldn't have it any other way!!!!!

HOWEVER!!!!! TODAY I AM GOING TO CREATE SOMETHING!!!!

My inner creative person is REALLY wanting to come out. I'm not sure what that will be yet .. I have a few things I would like to create. We'll just see where the day takes me.

Last night I hosted 4 more gals for the Technique of the Month Club. I'm so happy that the jewelry set we created has gone over so well. Definitely look for more jewelry stuff in the studio soon. I've been making my own necklaces and would LOVE to share how to do it. In fact, I haven't been without a necklace since my hair was cut -- co-inkydink? I think not :) hehe.

Anyway, without further ado. Here are the four fabulous ladies (donning their newly created jewelry ensemble). Thanks for a great evening gals. Enjoy your treasures!!

ooooooH!! How could I forget -- Did you notice in the comment section in last week's TOMC post that the designer that inspired this month's technique (Cathe Holden) found my website and posted a lovely comment!!! Thanks Cathe! You were certainly a part of this class -- even if it was only in spirit! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration on your blog!!

Before I sign off for the day -- I have to post my Zentangle. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS and my lovely friend Wendy (who was here last night) really wanted me to post an image of what I started yesterday evening. I'll repeat. This is a work in progress. I'll post an updated image as do it until I'm done. Let's see where this takes me.

For those who don't know what a Zentangle is, here's a site that will answer your questions. Right now, I just want to play. I am creating my Zentangle with India Ink and Calligraphy Nibs as I'd like to get more practice using the tool and experiment a little. I'm getting the Zentangle Basics Book here in the studio to get those creative juices inspired with a little structure ... hummm... inspired with structure? LOL (I'm shaking my head at myself! *smile* hehe) My Zentangle is a page in my Art Journal. What a great place to try new things.

Happy Creating everyone! I'm off to get messy!

OKAY -- I had it out and had to add to it..... Now -- I really MUST do a sample or two. BUT BOY does it feel great to play!!

Labour Day Weekend

Have a fantastic Labour Day Weekend everyone!
The Studio is closed today (Saturday) and will re-open for our Regular Studio Hours:

TUESDAY THRU THURSDAY 11 to 5
FRIDAY 11 to 8
SATURDAY 11 to 4

See you next week when the kiddies go back to school........ Have a great weekend!

Art Dolls!!! Character Constructions have arrived!

Please let me introduce you to the wonderful world of Character Constructions and "Art Dolls". Those of us who LOVE the Somerset Studio Magazines (and other Stampington Mags) that I carry in the studio already know and love these fabulous stamps! I'm super excited to carry them AND I'm super excited that they have come into the studio the same week as Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutant Line -- Can we say a marriage made in my fantasies! LOL Well, that's what steampunk and the world of Art Dolls is all about -- it's fanciful and imaginative --PLAYFUL! And I can't wait to play!



I invite you to drop on by the studio to take a peek.

I will ship these to those who live out of town and must have the play stamps. Just contact me at the studio - exact shipping fees apply.


Here's a closer view....

Samples to come - PROMISE!







Oh, And did I mention that Character Constructions stamps are also on the cover of the current issue of Stampington's Stamper's Sampler!!!


And have I told you I'm excited? *big smile*

Technique of the Month Club -

I had a wonderful night creating with these lovely ladies. I LOVE the Technique of the Month Club. As I mentioned in an earlier post, we created a project inspired by Cathe Holden's Wire Nests. Here is the Necklace and Earring Set I created for the girls to try:

Gotta Love it! This was the first time making jewelry for all the girls and I was happy to show them. Cathe's nests are a great introduction to wire wrapping - I just tweaked it a bit so we could make our own "jump rings" and dangle feather bits :) The wire wrapping came in handing when I showed the girls how to create the matching earrings. THEY DID GREAT!!!

The nests are super light weight and are perfect embellishments. Here's the necklace set again beside a bottle I adorned with paper and one of the wire nests. They'd be great for cards too!

There are some ladies who didn't get a chance to join us tonight who would like to do this next Wednesday. If you'd like to join us, let me know. All are welcome and this is so fun and just $10! :)

Have a great night all!! Keep making art!!