At the end of every year, I, like most people, take time out for reflection, to focus on what I have to be grateful for, to repurpose, to change, to confess, to forgive, to purge and to move forward from whatever the year held or dealt me, both the good and the bad. And though my year was far from ... View Post
A Late Night Reflection
It was the fall of 2006, and the month of November to be exact. My daughter Lauren, a high school junior, had been working with her good friend, Jenn on a school project when Jenn didn't show up for one of their prearranged dates. Because it was so out of character for Jenn, Lauren contacted her ... View Post
Recycled Project from Throwback Thursday
If you remember last Thursday I posted a pic of one of my "mistake" art pieces, but over on the StencilGirl blog, I showcased how I took apart that art and made it into something else. If you missed it there, you can see it here today. The initial piece was a mishmash of distress inks misted with ... View Post
The Secret Life of Mary
Mary Engelbreit. This is it. Her place, her space and where she spends the majority of her time creating magic. Her playroom to inspiration. It not only holds a variety of her own art but also the works of others that have found a special place in her heart. So much loveliness in one area. Truth be ... View Post
I am so excited, honored and thrilled to be a guest designer on the StencilGirl blog today. If you have had limited or no experience with art, mixed-media and/or stencils, today might be the perfect opportunity to jump in and play! Stencils make it so easy and the projects I created are really ... View Post
Creative Playtime
Happy Wednesday my friends! Half way through the work week :). Just wanted to share a little something I like to do in my downtime. It's nothing for my job or for anyone else but me. I have found that pen and ink is my happy little creative spot. The sentiment I'm sharing has to do with where ... View Post