Easter goodies available this week

Available to you at The oh-so-inspiring-Lisa's shop Lola Rue, here locally this week. You know, I always want to create with these chicks every year at Easter...........they remind me of my friends~ you chicks! Decided I will make some boy ones too.........crowned prince. (not pictured) The tags are not Easter Themed, but have that darling wallpaper we came into last Summer on them and can be used in gifting or your own art or journaling. Have a wonderful Holy week this week my chicks! Enjoy! XO

This is what it's like

Having so much fun......

More to go..........

But thought you would like a peek at what I have so far..........

and this little snippet: As I stitch and ponder on this project I get a sense of God saying "This is what it's like" And I know that He has much to tell me. I love that He does this with Art for me. You see He shows me that Life is like this panel.........little pieces at a time. They make up the big picture. Some are hard, some come easy. All things come together for those who love Him. I've seen some beautiful pieces out there in Blog land and it is so good to see how they are all different and beautiful in their own way.

If you still want to get in on this simple video class check out http://teresamcfayden.typepad.com/minutia/ and you will find her Paper Bella studio site.

For more stitching inspiration check out some posts from these adorable artists:

http://rebeccasower.typepad.com/rs_out_of_hand/ and............

http://pamgarrison.typepad.com/pamgarrison/ and.............

http://livingwithimperfection.blogspot.com/

http://myartsdesire.typepad.com/my_weblog/

and let me know of any more that you know of with stitching inspiration please. Have a wonderful weekend girls! XO

Girls retreat

I promised to tell you about the girls weekend from 3 weeks ago.........shew this traveler has got to stay home for one minute this week! Actually, I would leave for this dream place again in a heartbeat and wanted to share it with you all. Miss Connie greeted and treated us with her warm Southern Hospitality all weekend. Oh my, and her food..............the dining experience looking out of the back of this hilltop 4,000 sq foot beauty was spectacular. Oh and of course the reason we there went.......other than Girlfriend time was to satisfy our artful hungers! Or perhaps, just get us reved up enough to want more. Anjie (left) did some sweet granddaughter pictures in her albums (I know, doesn't look like a grandma does she?). Piper who is on the right got a bazillion pages done and every one of them was spectacular. These gals pour a lot of love into their scrapbooking art. I poured it into this stitching thing I seem to be obsessed with right now! so very fun. Check out Teresa McFayden's class here. By all means check out Miss Connie's scrapbook/art retreat here. Everything Lovely surrounds her divine place:) More on stitching later.............hope your day is artfully inspired!

Home again Home again, Jiggity Jig

Back again........from yet another refreshing time in God's good and beautiful creation! I think I will just keep this bucket out and see what fills it next..........feeling so blessed! He is so good to offer so much, if we will just receive it. I was a good receiver this week. Friends have just finished their new house in Cape Coral, Florida and we were invited to enjoy their first stay. Mega relaxing. Bless you friends! I can't wait to show you what I made while I was there......and all about the weekend retreat arting I promised you..............but for now, back to reality and a few home chores. Happy Spring and don't forget to keep y0ur bucket out and open ready to recieve those blessings just waiting on you! XO

Journal pages from the weekend

Just wanted to share a few pages from the weekend retreat. No journaling yet~ just some starts to some backgrounds. First, we must lay the ground work you know. I'll keep you posted on their progress. I will also show you where we went...........perhaps tomorrow. For this day, I hope sweetness and goodness follow you! I hope to catch up on some of your blogs this week as well...............oh my a busy week here! School play~3 performances.....getting ready to travel next week...........yes, back to yesterday's page...Reminder to self: Enjoy the journey! You too!

Wonderful

Yes, filled. Took off with creative wings this
weekend. Loved every minute. More pictures tomorrow.
Enjoy your Monday!

Doing life

..............and off we go! Three girls and a van full of scrapbooking and art supplies.......embroidery, some books.........bathing suits......who knows what all?! This wasn't suppossed to happen, but it's going to! One of life's little delightful surprises. It's a long story. Just wanted to blog as I zip out the door and say that I have been reminded, that nothing is impossible. God always has a plan. His plans are marvelous! I can't even tell you what these girls mean to me. Good and Precious friends, serving and loving and living in His creation. I can't imagine life and what He has accomplished in me without them.

Thankfully

Note to self: Be patient! I am a work in progress for sure. Just be on the journey......I tell myself. Enjoy the ride this week my friends! The colors here on these art journal pages are so fun to me right now. I noticed that ocean yummy aqua teal or whatever you call it out on the mall this weekend. That and plum. My two favorites!! Oh wait, I love pink and green too............like I said......a work in progress!