the rest of the story

the rest of the story

ok. so, the 2nd day of artfest i took Claudine’s class. She has a very definintive style so the little cigar box treasures we made in her class all looked very much like her art, but i enjoyed learning her nifty little techniques, like putting vaseline on the...
holly and molly art

holly and molly art

I gave this to Gina for Christmas this year. the photo is of her two younger sisters, holly and molly. they’re all grown up now, even married. time flies. i love this picture of them in their cowgirl boots and burger king crowns. It reads, “i believe that...
raindrops and puddles

raindrops and puddles

This one is a cutie. it’s my stepdad greggie with his beloved stuffed animal when he was a little boy. so cute. I made another whimsy doorknob piece with wings. the little girl in the photo is my mom. it reads, ” i believe in soaring high, like a spirit in...
instant connections & uncle roy

instant connections & uncle roy

Top photo: Uncle Roy (on left) with his brother, john’s grandad. I love how his hair is flying all over the place and his little mustache is perfectly cut straight across – as it was each time i saw him. I also like grandad’s beaming pride in this...

bloggers unite

can i just say how exciting it is for me that my friends and familiy are starting their own blogs? it’s so funny how things move along the continuuem. my friend kat inspired me to start mine which in turn inspired a few of my friends/family to start theirs and...

Tears and Communes

My mom and I had a nice conversation about all that i’ve been thinking about (mostly in the ‘growing up’ post). She told me I was a gift to her, that i was smart, talented and beautiful. In that instant I just melted and the tears came a...
Momma and Greggie

Momma and Greggie

Mom and greggie were here last week for a visit and we had a wonderful time. It had been well over a year since we last saw them – too long! It was just heaven to finally see them. They both look great and the hugs were much needed and lovely. Ma covered our...