D-Wade, Capri Pants and Doing Awesome..

Dwyane Wade. What does he have to do with me? One thing leads to another and now, he is part of my blog post. Allow me to set the stage. The other day, Wade who is a shooting guard/point guard for...

Tri-Fold Calendar Card Tutorial...

Folded tri-fold card adorned with burlap, silk leaves and a fabric flower. Gather supplies: Old calendar (I used one made by Wendy Brightbill), fabric flowers and leaves, old paper, rubber stamps,...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And...here we go! 1. I see lots of birds, including cardinals, doves, red bellied woodpeckers and more in my bird feeder each day. 2. I sent this cute card to a friend that read "The More Mascara...

Stitched Fabric Pillow Cover Purse...

Interested in learning how to turn a plain pillow cover into a fashionable clutch? Check out the directions on the Stampington & Company website HERE!

Just For Fun...

Scalloped Border rubber stamp by Roben-Marie Smith.

April Instagram in review...

Art Journal Love - Trees...

Supplies: acrylic paint, black pen, Scratched Chevron, Scalloped Border and Paint Strokes rubber art stamps from my new Mixed Media Essentials line, collage papers, oil pastels and charcoal.

Friday Fill-Ins...

And here we go... 1. I know but it is a secret and I can't tell. 2. I want to go to the beach today if at all possible. 3. This weather has been great for a picnic in the park. 4. Paint under my...

Watercolor Well Palette...

My friend Lorraine introduced me to this fabulous Watercolor Well Palette and since I had several questions about it, I thought I would share some of the details. It is available HERE and has...

Mailbox Love...

Sometimes the direction just changes...wrapping paper becomes mail art! I couldn't help myself! The Bold Flowers and X Marks are from my new Mixed Media Essentials rubber stamp line. I used brown...

The 1:2 Project...

I am now accepting nominations for The 1:2 Project for the month of May. Please check out the details HERE on how to make a nomination. Nominations will be accepted from May 3 - May 7.

Friday Fill-Ins...

And...here we go! 1. After a while, the baby ducks will arrive. 2. At least all this rain is making everything green. 3. Well, anyway, can I just say how proud I am of my sister....she got a...

Stencil Test Drive...

Stencil Girl just released a line of stencils designed by Jessica Sporn. Jessica asked me and a bunch of other artists to take her stencils on a "test drive." The stencil hop began in December and...

Mixed Media Essentials Blog Hop...

Introducing the "Mixed Media Essentials" rubber stamp line by Roben-Marie Smith. Inspired by the shapes and designs that appear in my work regularly, these stamps are my new go-to tool for mixed...

Asheville Street Art...

I visited Asheville last week and along with eating at some great restaurants like Mela Indian Restaurant I took some photos of some pretty cool street art. Most of these were taken in Chicken...

Art Journal Peeks...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And here we go... 1. Ah, me...like cold sheets and the ceiling fan on high speed. 2. Preparing for my new rubber stamp release is what's on my mind most lately. 3. When I talk to my best friend, we...

Have You Heard...

I am so excited to be announcing very soon the release of my new Mixed Media Essentials rubber art stamps! They will be available at Paperbag Studios on May 1! Hope you enjoy this little sneak...

Digi IPad Art Journaling...

I created this digi page in ArtRage and Procreate on the IPad. I imported the text/words and added lots of layers to blend it all together. I use the Sensu Brush and love it! Thanks to my sweet...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And here we go... 1. Pardon me, but could you please not stand right next to me while I am picking up my prescription? 2. I love getting a good deal. 3. I was surprised to find that I really like...

Art Journal Love - Whoot...

Supplies: acrylic paint, charcoal stick, black pen, white pen, oil pastels, black pencil, collage papers, glue stick and Dylusions Creative Journal.

My True Free Spirit...

I finally signed up for Mindy Lacefield's True Free Spirit workshop and jumped right in with lesson one. I like working on lose pages but recently purchased one of Dyan Reavley's Dylusions Creative...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And...here we go! 1. Right now I'm creating samples with my new rubber art stamps that will be available May 1. 2. The need to always have lip balm on me is my well known quirk. 3. Are you...

Adventures in DeLand, Florida...

A couple of weeks ago I met my sweet friend Carissa for lunch in DeLand, Florida. I was happy to see so many quirky and fun shops. DeLand is located between Daytona Beach and Orlando just off I4....

The Millenium Postcards - Final

A few months ago I was asked to participate in a Millenium Postcard Swap by Tammy Garcia. She found this wonderful idea facilitated by Tofu and after blessings were gained, she gathered several...

Her Heart Was Full...

HER HEART WAS FULL Supplies: collage papers, charcoal, oil pastels, pen, acrylic paint, rubber stamps from my new Mixed Media Essentials Collection available May 1 at Paperbag Studios and a variety...

Friday Fill-Ins...

And here we go: 1. I use Tokyo Milk as my go-to favorite perfume. 2. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite movies. 3. It's almost time for pie! 4. I wish that time could be reversed just for a...

March Instagram in review...

21 Secrets is Now Open...

I think it is super funny that The New 21 Secrets opens today since it is April Fool's Day! No fooling here! If you have not registered check out the details HERE and join in for 21 art journaling...

Digi IPad Art Journaling...

I created this digi page in ArtRage on the IPad. I imported the text/words and added lots of layers to blend it all together. I use the Sensu Brush and love it! I created a video tutorial on...