Give yourself a little treat today and go visit Cat at La Dolce Vita. She is having a wonderful giveaway of one of her beautiful little botanical quilts like the one above. It could be your lucky day! Now... go now! xo

Beauty and Bread

Still working on the journal... 

12x18 spread -  acrylics plus turquoise and gold metallic Lumiere paint

tissue paper transfer and inkjet transfer of photos taken in Cali and Prague

The week ahead:

1. house-hunting continues (my head is going to explode!)

2. belated Spring cleaning continues

3. catch up with blogs (I have been remiss)

4. workshop with Jill Butler 

5. rust some paper!

Thanks for dropping by... xo

I know!

Two posts in one day from one who struggles with once a month! The ball is rolling, the groove is back, am in the zone... and 2 (!) count 'em, two transfers breaking my transfer-challenged curse! What is the world coming to? So, also in progress...

12 x 18 Gel transfer on acrylic journal background

xo Deb

in progress

12 x 18 Gel transfer ~ art journal in progress

Happy Monday   xo

Judy's workshop continues...

Lots of fun... Judy recently led us on a technique which had us painting upside down! A great way to loosen up and concentrate on line and color instead of perfecting features.

More prompts from Judy... repetition, mapping... ready for more journaling.

stencils and recycled art

journal continued...

Nothing like a day of crackled backgrounds to bring out a girl's inner shabby chic!

The Mixed Media Journal

Who out there doesn't crave joy-filled and thoughtful inspiration? Judy Wise's new mixed media journal online workshop is proving to be the jumpstart I have been looking for, for a long time. Daily videos demonstrating techniques old and new, along with daily writing prompts make for an exciting way to start each day. A soft and gentle soul, Judy is guiding us along a new creative path that is helping me to see my world with fresh eyes. 

Our first assignment was to create a journal page describing our "perfect day". I am working in a larger format than usual (9x12)... a journal that I constructed many years ago that has been sitting on a shelf waiting for "something special". I can't wait to do more! 

Treat yourself and join along Judy's wonderful workshop (see sidebar link). You will not be disappointed. xo

sweetness in white fur...

~ happy monday ~

xo

a few views of Christmas travels...