time to create

I am almost 100% positive that the people who read this blog also read my other one too, but also know me well enough as to why I haven't had much time to update this blog, and this part of my life to be quite honest. I am happy to say now that the chapter of my life where I was working 50-60 hrs/week is on hold--for at least 5 months. So what that means is that I have time to think for myself. Which means I have time to be creative. And I can't tell you how amazing it feels.

I am not just talking about having time to paint or crochet or do whatever new thing I am getting myself into, but also time to make dinner, try new recipes and even create some of my own. I think that if I had another life, I would go to culinary school. And in another, cosmetology school. And in another, study interior design. Who knows, maybe I can still do all of those. Either way, it feels good to have time to dream. It has been a while.

So, what have I been doing with all of this found time? Cooking a lot. Still crocheting. Finishing a painting that has been waiting for me for....ummmm...5 years? Wow. That long, huh? And getting ready to paint lots more little pleasures.

Yesterday I went to home depot to get some fresh masonite cut and today I made these. Waiting to become 22 6"x6" creations.


A few years ago at an art teachers' conference I got 2 free sample pads of canvas paper, one 6"x6" and another 6"x12". I love canvas paper. This is what I pasted to the boards. I haven't used it in years but remember how I loved the texture. The painting of the little boy in my blog heading was painted on canvas paper. (oh, and I love that I was able to make all of these panels for only $5.61.) Did I mention how good this feels?

I guess I am back

I have a good reason why it has taken me so long to update this, but I will have to explain later. For now, here is my latest: Christmas presents I crocheted for my sister and her daughters this last few months.

For Molly:


For Annie:


For Leslie Ann:


Click below to see bead details:

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Do you remember the Ladybug day?

I love this story, don't you?  I love how it has helped me to see the good in all of life's silly situations.

You can now be a proud owner of an original, limited edition book.

Here on etsy.

What's new on Esty?

Hey, check it out...I feel so professional now.

Time for another artist

This is an amazing company that hand prints all of their own textiles to create beautiful furniture, lighting, rugs and other home accessories.  I fell in love with their work not only because the prints are incredible, but because each is hand printed with precision.  As an artist who has worked in the medium of printmaking, it was simply inspiring.  

Thanks to their great web page that shows the process they use to create their exquisite textiles and each of the patterns with hundreds of possibilities! 

After Monet's "Field of Poppies"

My first commissioned shoes: Ninja Turtles

I painted these shoes for a fundraiser for a little baby who just received a heart transplant, Mia McDonald.  They were some of the funnest I think I have done :)