Saturday, June 15, 2013

 
Next week, Fremont's Prairie Hearth will celebrate their Summer Open House.  Therefore, I have been hard at work creating a fresh collection of work for the big event.
 
Today, while having a photo shoot in the backyard with my newly painted vintage picnic basket, I definitely got a few looks from drivers passing by.  I had to chuckle to myself.  People must think I'm nuts.
 
So, here's to summer...quality time with the kiddos....parades and the pool...garage sales and day trips...

 
...together is a wonderful place to be.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Hi all!
Here are a few images of what I've been up to lately.
For starters, I have a wonderful supply of white kitchen cabinet doors to paint on.  There are a dozen ready and many more in the process of being distressed, painted and sealed.

 
 
 
I've also been having fun painting on books again.  This time, I'm incorporating pages and sayings.  Also, on some, I've worked on just the cover and added hangers.
 
 
I'm also excited to be using my charcoal pencil again.  It's been a while since I've used it in my work and it's fun to re-visit it.  It's surprising how a simple tool or technique can open up creativity.
 
 
Stop back soon.  I have some fun vintage metal trays that are being turned into magnetic chalkboards and an awesome vintage picnic basket find that is begging for a painted hinged wood lid.
See you soon and until then take care!