Restraint and Discipline - 2012

I received my copy of this book yesterday!
Simply beautiful!

One of my favorite workshops in 2011
was taken with Katie Kendrick.
The DVD to the workshop is now
available to purchase HERE.

The book and DVD are similar in her
teaching process, but offer different material in each.
In my opinion, Katie is a natural teacher.

She is sincerely down to earth,
and she doesn't just demonstrate
WHAT she does; she inspires you
to LOOK within yourself
to explore your own talent.

I love how Katie utilizes basic items
to create beautiful works of art.
You will NOT be disappointed.

I couldn't have received this book
at a better time in my life.
I have spent the last couple months
soul searching and analyzing
how I have spent my time, money and energy
searching the web, and taking workshops.

My curiosity lead me down the Internet
rabbit hole exploring new artists and techniques.
But I lost my way in my own creative journey.
I spent more money than I should have,
and lost opportunity to be
more productive with my time.

So my key "buzz" words for 2012
are Restrain and Discipline.

I plan to restrain myself from signing up for
workshops unless they are free, and
will add affordable books/DVDS
to my library instead.
(compromise)

This will be very hard.
I'm already sad about not taking....

Misty Mawn's Open Studio workshop
and

Lifebook 2012
hosted by Tam Laporte ~  Willowing.ning.com

or
one of the courses offered by
Sharon Tomlinson ~ All Norah's Art

Ok......I must Restrain
(for now)

{insert free workshop here}

Strathmore Artist
2012 Online Workshop Series
begins January 1st with Traci Bautista!!!!!!!
Hoot Hoot ~ it's FREE!
{grin}

I plan to discipline myself to experiment more
with all that is available NOW in my studio,
before making any new supply purchases.

I need to put the time in
to feel better about my work and myself.

My visual journals have been gathering
dust the last couple months.
My scrap bins are overflowing
and my studio is screaming for attention.

So it all starts this three-day holiday weekend.

But first.....

{insert Give-a-way here}

I threw away my renewal invoice
to Cloth Paper Scissors
and thought my subscription had expired.
Silly Sam...
 ordered a NEW subscription,
and this month received TWO copies!

So if you would like to receive a copy
of the Jan/Feb 2012 issue 40,
(still wrapped in plastic),
just leave a comment on this post.
If you like, tell me what your
2012 "buzz" words are
for your goals in the new year.

If anyone is interested,
I'll randomly draw a name
next Saturday, January 7th
My gift to you.

***
Peace, Love and Light in 2012





 

Rocco's fault...

It's all Rocco's fault.

Because he has a big mouth,

these kids are being flown to California!

My sewing machine has been hummin'!

Penelope, Roxanne, Marianne, Deanna and Gerianne

The Raggedy Annie gang

These girls have attitude.

I thought I would take souvenir photos

before bringing them to Diddies and Doodads

where they will be adopted to new homes.

I honestly hate to see them go.

Deanna

Gerianne

Marianne

Roxanne

Rocco

I hoard everything,

and being a thrifty shopper,

I manage to use every bit of it!

So you can imagine how big my fabric stash is

not to mention buttons, lace and trim.

I am a huge fan of Junker Jane,

and after reading her publications in

Stuffed and Prims Magazines, I was inspired

to put my scrappy bits to good use.

I made a similar doll recently,

after it had sold I learned that

a grandmother wanted to purchase it,

for her grandson.

So this little guy is a "do-over".

It was described to me as that 

"Junkyard Jane pillow doll".

So I kept that in mind

as this little guy was created.

I also decided to start my own line

of scrappy remanant dolls,

and hopefully put my own spin on them.

This line of dolls will be called

Ragz*2*Trezurs

(I imagined a child spelling this)

Scrap Remnants plus

ribbons, lace, buttons and trim,

"One of a Kind"

a charming doll to treasure.

Well, I guess it's time to put the

sewing machine away for a bit and

focus on my holiday details...

or I'm going to be in trouble!

Hand Made in New Hampshire - Homespun Christmas 11th year

If you are anywhere near East Kingston, NH

today or tomorrow,

you MUST find a way to this event.

This is Deb Boudreau's 11th year,

and I got a sneak peak last night!

I'm blown away

at the level of beautifully hand crafted items

filling her home to the brim.

She has brought in several new vendors this year 

and I personally think this is her best year ever!

You will not be disapointed!

and you will NOT leave empty handed.

But if you do, you won't leave hungry.

(I'm so bummed I forgot to bring my camera)

Seriously, try to make it,

and bring a carload of friends.

Cross my heart, I promise,

you will be blown away too!

Don't forget to ask for directions

to our friend,  Lyn Coolen's shop

 Log Cabin Antiques

only 5 minutes away!

Follow her here on Facebook

You will find bargains

in her recently expanded shop.

Hope to see you there!

Help support Made in America!