Hello ...Bonjour.... I am so excited to share a very special collage I recently made using the amazing StencilGirl® Stencils! You can see it here, StencilGirl® along with my step by step instructions on how I made it. Thank you StencilGirl® for inviting me to join your blog for the... Continue reading

I found a fabulous new place to hang out - Artistic Artifacts in Alexandria Va. Once a month, the group meets to just share art "stuff". We trade ATC cards (for those who are interested) and any art we have been working on. There are also short presentations on various... Continue reading

I am super excited to be teaching another class at GoldensHill Papercrafts in Clifton, VA. This class is Basic Collage 101 and here is my description: Do you have trouble starting a collage? Not sure what techniques or colors to incorporate? Do you freeze up when it comes time to... Continue reading

Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái “wishing you a prosperous new year” 2018 is a Year of the Dog In Chinese astrology, each year is related to a Chinese zodiac animal according to a 12-year cycle. 2018 is an Earth Dog Year. Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982,... Continue reading

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This quote is so true and something that has become a reality for me in the last few months. I am selling my cards at Chick's Picks this weekend! It is a new design I have been working on using batik fabrics from "my collection". The image below is the... Continue reading

I am participating in the 2017 Liberate your Art postcard swap hosted by Kat over at kat eye studio. The image above is the one I selected for my postcard. You are not supposed to use original art, but a copy in the form of a postcard. This piece was... Continue reading

I am so excited - I am going to start teaching collage and altered art classes at Angela's Happy Stamper in Herndon, Virginia. When we lived overseas, and people asked me what was I was going to do when we returned to the United States, I always replied - "I... Continue reading

A truly AMAZING place! Wait until you see the full post!! Continue reading

An awesome view of the Acropolis from the balcony of our apartment! Tomorrow we move on to the mythical Peloponnese Region. Continue reading

I have had these metal plates for over five years. I finally created little collages using vintage images. I made magnets using old buttons, charms, etc. Sweet for Mother's Day or a gift for a bride... I will try and sell them, along with my cards at the Great Falls... Continue reading

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz Continue reading

Happy Birthday EVERYONE!! (traditional tins from chinese new year cookies) Today is Ren Ri or Yan-Yat (Birthday of Man or Every-man's Birthday) and everyone is said to grow a year older. According to Chinese legend, the Goddess Nuwa created chickens on the first day, dogs on the second day, sheep... Continue reading

Gong Xi Fa Cai 2017 – The Year of the Rooster! The... Continue reading

The hubby had business in Paris, so of course I said OUI - YES when he invited me to go! Whenever I am in Paris on Sunday I have to hit the Vanves flea market. Many of the vendors really take the time to set up their goods. The prices... Continue reading

"I can feel every inch of me craving balance" Hello blog... it's been a long time... too long. I have missed you. And all the wonderful friends I was in contact with. I introduced this blog in March of 2010... I was living in Brussels, Belgium. It is hard to... Continue reading

Enjoying the city...... Great Friends. Great Food. Great View. Continue reading

Hoi An, Vietnam Life is good. Continue reading

Joyeuses Pâques Happy Easter! Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Continue reading