She hit the road Jack,
And she ain't lookin' back
No more, no more, no more, no more...

She hit the road Jack..and she ain't lookin' back no more...

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Getting Ready...

I'm hosting a Valentine's Day Tea at for my neighbors this year. Oh joy! I love parties, especially girly parties like teas and bridal showers. It's great to get together with my girlfriends and enjoy all the pretty little femmy things that go with these types of events. I noticed these darling tea cups during one of my daily Starbucks visits (I'm there way too much) and thought they would make great favors. Starbucks is one of my favorite places to shop for great gifts. I nearly wiped them out at Christmas time (my secret is out!). Anyway, look at these adorable cups!  Notice the little pink tulle ribbon on the handle and the "love" charm? How stinkin' cute is that??? These make me so happy! I'm inviting 6 neighbors and these will be at every place setting. I thought I'd fill them with little homemade soaps (rose scent, of course), candy treats and sachets.  And this will be my centerpiece:

I put a pretty bowl in the middle of a rose wreath (left over from Christmas) and filled it with potpourri (Fresh Cut Roses).  I also bought tea lights and votives in the same scent...YUM!

See this cute bouquet? 

I made this for my dear Mom...love that woman, she's so hip! I saw one just like this on display at my local Michael's so I copied it. Very easy to make. The vase is actually an oversized drinking glass. I placed  an oasis block inside, hot glued confetti to the oasis, filled the glass with red and pink shredded stuff and stuck in the roses and little teddy. I also found this gorgeous beaded heart ornament for the front, but you can't it in the picture.

I'm having way too much fun planning this party. Maybe I should quit and do something constructive, like clean the bathrooms, fold laundry, or take care of those dishes that keep piling up in the sink??...hmmm...NOT!! I think I'll pull out my art stuff and work on the invitations! I mean, I do need to invite people, right?  lol..xoxo

January ATC

  I decided to do an ATC for each month of the year ...here' s January's -- better late than never! You may have noticed I deleted my wordpress blog -- too complicated for me -- they need to invent blogs for the technically-challenged! I'm sticking with typepad for now. Enjoy your week!

xoxo,
C.

Checking In...

OK, Ok,....I know it's been forever since I posted here (I told you I was a bad blogger!) , but the holidays were incredibly hectic and now January is half-way over!   Thank you to Audrey and Carlene for the constant nudging to get this thing moving again. In a few days I'll be launching a new blog with a new name.  Will keep you all posted (and I promise to keep it updated!!)

I made this ATC for AAO's 1st anniversary Fat Book project. We were told to keep the artwork oriented on the right (so the book can be bound on the left) and to create our pages around the theme of the number "one". This is what I came up with.  As you can see, I don't always follow the rules!

Talk about being WAY too slow...I still have to put away all my Christmas decorations (no joke!). I have everything piled up in my living room and ready to pack up.  Tomorrow I plan to drench my house inValentine's Day decor...can't wait. 

Anyway, it's been crazy over here, but I am looking forward to blogging with y'all again.  Who said there were 24 hours in each day...I seem to be missing a few!

By the way...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

xoxo,
C.

Happy Thanksgiving!

   

Thanks!

I just want to thank all of you who visit my blog and leave comments.  Even if it's just to say "hello", I always love hearing from you!  It means so much to me that you would take time from your busy lives to pay me a quick call.  I have thought so many times about shutting down my blog because it's hard to post more than once a week, but I get inspired and invigorated by your wonderful support.  Thanks again!!!

By the way, I'd like to congratulate my friend Nancy Maxwell James on her fabulous article in the recent issue of Legacy Magazine, and Linda Harre on her incredibly gorgeous cover piece. Way to go girlfriends!  If you all haven't looked at Legacy lately, you MUST get this issue (Dec/Jan 2007).  It has to be one of the very best yet.  xoxo

"Mini" Art Squared

Here is my contribution a 100 squares collage swap I'm participating in. The squares are all collaged on a watercolor paper base (cardstock works just as well).   This was actually quite fun, if you don't have a deadline!! xoxo