KC Willis Class

I am taking an online class from KC Willis http://www.lipstickranch.com/ . It's called KC Willis Collage Camp http://collagecamp.ning.com/ . I believe you can still sign up and it is well worth it!! She has videos to watch on how she makes her wall pieces and they really are great. Lots of info and it's not a hard process. I have been busy with other things and had collected all my supplies but had not had time to work on a project. So last week I started and here is my end result. Not sure if I will add anything else to the piece though. I really like her process and the pieces she sells on her website. I go for more of her Victorian or Collage crazy type art than her cowboys and cowgirls. But all of it is good. Go check out the camp website and her website.

Happy Mother's Day

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. I received breakfast in bed from my son, these beautiful tulips and a great dinner from my husband. It was a good day!



Took Duke for a walk down by the lake and played ball with a golf ball. He loves for me to throw the ball and he chases it. Then waits for me to come get it from him or chase him to get it. He is so funny!






Made sure I got a photo with Blair. My baby is growing up so fast!

Photo Holder

I found this unfinished wooden photo holder at Michaels a couple of months ago. It was like $1 and I thought that was a bargain! I painted it

black and then ran Appletini metal from Ten Seconds Studio through my Big Kick inside a swirl embossing folder. Then I sanded off the color on the raised swirls. Cut it to size and attached it to the front, back and sides of the holder. Tied a scrap of ribbon to one of the wires and it was finished. These make great gifts for anyone. Include a card in one of the wires for added surprise.

Texas Bluebonnets

The Texas Bluebonnets are blooming and beautiful! Took my two boys out for photos today. It was a little warm too. Temperature in the 80's. A hot Spring is in the air I think.

My Class Next Week At Stamp Asylum

I am teaching a movable card class at Stamp Asylum on April 25th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Photos below of one of the cards. This one folds flat for mailing but pops up to sit on it's own base. There is also a spinner card and a pull up one. Three different cards.

CARD CLOSED

A DIFFERENT KIND OF CARD CLASS – DONNA GOSS
Making a card is fun, but how about making a movable one? Spinners and pull cards are interactive elements that take cards to the next level. We will make three different cards in class incorporating these type of projects. Whoever receives one of these creations will be totally thrilled when pulled from its envelope. All supplies included. ($55)


CARD OPEN

Fun & Easy Gifts

This is a pin I bought on Etsy. It's made from a vintage zipper. I thought it was so cool! The company is called ZipPinning. They have lots of different kinds of flowers to pick from and also hearts. Check them out.

This is a ring I made using glass glitter, resin, a brad I cut the back off of and a square ring bezel. It takes a few days to cure but it works really well. The finished piece is all sparkly!
These are glass bottle I bought at Canton a few years back. I cleaned them up and then added wire and beads for hangers. I scanned in an old postcard I have then shrunk it down to size. Glued it to the bottle and added glass glitter (love that stuff) around the edges. Perfect vase for flowers! These I gave to my friends Melody and Monica for Easter.

These items would be great for any occasion. They are easy to make but great gifts.

Happy Easter

This is how I decorated my feather tree for Easter. I bought these glittered eggs at Michaels. Aren't they sweet? Love the bunny at the base. He looks like a real chocolate bunny, but he's made from resin I think. Well. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Sunday.