Journal creating!

Was a cold day outside . . . I spent the day in, did some organizing.  Not easy with the construction going on.  *smile*   I did work on my journal cover today.  Did some experimenting with matte gel.  Used it as a glue - I am going to play some with water color pencils on the cover too. Journals are a good place to to practice, and to try new things.

Americana is my paint of choice though I do try everything new when I can.  I like to know what is new and improved, and what might work better than what I have now.    I used some paint pens today, clippings that I save that inspire me, and some of my practice sheet.  I cut out and save any of my practice painting that is pretty to use in collage and other art that I create. 

Here is some pictures of the studio addition.  If you want to see more feel free to look at my photo album.

I know the picture is dark but the lights cause too much glare in the images with them on.  We start the inside walls next.  It is getting closer to the finish!

Until Next Time,

Renee

Art Every Day Month! Here I go . . .

Here I go . . . 

Art Everyday Month has begun.   I started on the first with beginning to decorate the cover of a journal.  My intention is to use the journal to create in every day.  Beginning with the AEDM challenge and continuing with CED's monthly challenge.   I create most everyday but have been horrible about blogging it.  Thus the choice of entering the month challenge.  I want to blog my creativity every day, even the days I journal in part or a full page.  Below are some images of what I did yesterday.   I will post today's images later on today.  

The above image is of a mixed media visual journal by Strathmore. I love these journals, they come in two sizes (and other style papers). This is the smaller one.  Mixed media paper is thicker and easier to experiment with the different forms of media to create with.  The cover is the typical Strathmore yellow cover, so I painted it -front and back in a warm yellow color.  I added some gesso before painting to give the cover some more strength.  Sometimes I just glue the first page to the cover for strength.  I may still do that later.  That is the fun of free creating, I can change things anytime I want.  LOL

The two images above are a mailbox I am painting.  I am doing some experimenting with the greens in the folk art outdoor paint line, to find some good combos for leaves and frogs.  I like the duller colors on the black more than the brighter colors.  Color pops so much on black, that the brighter colors seem almost too bright.  More work on it later today.  

Work continues on the addition to the studio for teaching classes more comfortably.  I am so excited about it.  I will post some pictures soon.  I always intend to post them, just not good at it.

Here I Go . . . 

Until Next Time

Renee

Rock ON!!

Isn't this just lovely!  I enjoy the simplicity, and beauty of such a natural earthy piece of art!  This is from a wonderful blog called Cresendo owned by Jenny Doh . . .click here below and enjoy more from this wonderful blogger.

Materials: rock, craft wire, sheet music, Mod Podge, vintage white button.

Wildflowers & Whimsy: Skye Reve Fabrics Giveaway

Wildflowers & Whimsy: Skye Reve Fabrics Giveaway

Please stop by Wildflowers and Whimsy to give this a try yourself!  Also click on picture for Skye Reves to visit their shop!  So many lovely fabrics to choose from!!

Reflections . . .

Happy Easter Everyone!!

(This lovely image regards of the Graphics Fairy.  For more images like this click on the image above.)

It has been a time around here for me lately.  So much has happened the last months, weeks, days . . .

We have experience the loss of a mother much to early, a divorce of a family member that needed my strength, the loss of a great friend to cancer at much to young an age, the loss of my granddaughter - she was stillborn.  This broke my daughters heart . . .It is so hard to know her heartache and not be able to make it better.  Moms are supposed to make it better right??

Today is a day of reflection.  A day to put aside the heartache, and stress that life brings and spend the day being thankful for all that we have.  Not just for the things around us, but the blessing of being alive and having the opportunity to reach out and seek each other . . . help each other and be grateful for each other.

Thank you for being there, even though I have been gone from the blog . . .

Bless you all

Renee

Spring Fling Winners!!

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Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2011-04-04 10:30:15 UTC

Number 11 comment

Michele P. said...

new blog follower Michele P. and I am so looking forward to green grass, blooming flowers and the warmer weather! I can't believe tomorrow is April 1st and we're supposed to get 14 inches of snow here in Maine!!!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

Won the Windowsill Sitter

Number 8   comment

Jennifer Smith said...

I LIke ur facebook page!

Won the set of two handmade cotton cloths

Congrats - Ladies!!!

This has been alot of fun!

I have enjoyed it so much, I will have another

 giveaway next month!

Please check back, You could be the next winner!

Until Next Time,

Renee

Last Day of the Spring Fling!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Bree @ The Extra Ordinary Bree

Honeysuckle Pettiskirt

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims

$20 Gift Certificate to Your Girlish Whims 

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways! 

Until Next Time,

Renee 

Spring Fling!! Almost done . . .better enter NOW!!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Sena @ By the Bluegrass

Fabric bowl

Becca @ Barefoot on the Dashboard

$25 credit to Bare Feet on the Dash Designs 

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways! 

Remember to enter yesterdays giveaway!  

This is another item I am adding into my giveaway.  

Set of two cotton dishcloths

Giveaway Rules

1. Leave a comment saying what you are looking forward to this spring??

2. Become a follower of this blog

For an extra entry:

1. Like my facebook page

(please leave a separate comment saying that you did)

Remember to enter yesterdays giveaway!  

I will be posting additional giveaway items for each day until names get drawn on the Sunday.  

Check back tomorrow and enter!

Until Next Time,

Renee

Spring Fling!! Day Twelve!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Susie @ Puddle Jumper Creations

Vintage Inspired Sunbonnet Sue Flour Sack Dish Towels

Renee @ Strokes of Magic

Handpainted Window Sill Sitter

It's my turn to share a giveaway with you!

Below is another picture of the same windowsill sitter. 

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!  

Giveaway Rules

1. Leave a comment saying what you are looking forward to this spring??

2. Become a follower of this blog

For an extra entry:

1. Like my facebook page

(please leave a separate comment saying that you did)

2. Leave a comment on Wildflower and Whimsy (hostess for the Spring Fling)
(please leave a comment saying that you did)

I will be posting additional giveaway items for each day until names get drawn on the Sunday.  

Check back tomorrow and enter!

Until Next Time,

Renee

Spring Fling!! Day Eleven!!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Kristina @ B Inspired Mama

$30 Gift Certificate to B. Inspired Vintage

Delina @ Dew This

Set of Decorative Tiles

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!  

Spring Fling!! Day Nine!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Jayna @ Rock N Regalia

Pretty Spring Necklace

Jamie @ Two Plus Jilly

Custom Appliqued Shirt

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!  

Spring Fling!! Day Ten!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Brooke @ Girl Boy Girl Inspired

Glass Pendant Necklace + a surprise

Ashley @ Ashley Creation

Loopy Bow

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!  

Spring Fling!! Day Eight!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

April @ Wildflowers & Whimsy

Sweet Bustle Back Spring Dress

 

Jen @ A Jennuine Life

Every Occasion Dress

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!  

Spring Fling!! Day Seven!!

Today's giveaways are hosted by

Bethany @ Sweet Bee Buzzings

Pretty Handmade Purse

Melanie @ Lucky 7 Designs

Gift Basket with 12 handmade items plus vintage earrings and lace

 

Remember each giveaway is only open for three days!  Make sure you check back tomorrow for more fabulous giveaways!