artsychick
Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, artist, vintage loving, law enforcement officer, Southern Californian, God and country loving girl who loves to meet like minded creative people, share life with new and old friends. Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. ~André Gide
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A New Year, A New Beginning
As we enter 2024, it’s a fresh start. I love a new start, a new chance, a new canvas. I’m wishing you all a wonderful new year. I realize for some, you may have just had a loss and it doesn’t seem like a smooth beginning. Maybe you’re facing a health challenge. Know that I’m rooting for you in 2024. Reflecting back on the old and looking forward to the new is promising. Warmest blessings and wishes to you and yours! depo 5000 depo 10k judi bola online
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The Making Season
It is making season. One person that I hold dear and that is so good at making gifts is our girl, Abigail. She’s so thoughtful in the gifts she makes, and quite creative. I’m having a bit of a challenge finding pockets of time for me to make, but it’s still so important. It’s important to share your passion with others, do what you love and fill that soul bank. Recently I’ve been creating leather feathers for some friends. Having a difficult time keeping up with the requests, but I’ll get there. You can see more HERE and HERE. How about you? What are you creating? What are you passionate…
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When the Time Comes
Wow how time flies. It seems like just yesterday I held our newborn baby in my arms. She’s now living in Iowa and setting down some roots there. It’s amazing. Or it seems like just yesterday I was a young person who was skiing, sailing, and taking every opportunity to get as much activity into a day. Today, I’m tired, I’m happy and grateful, but I’m tired. I’ve been through breast cancer, some deep emotional valleys due to circumstances out of my control, and have pushed through some definite challenges. However, the time comes so quickly when you face the process of aging and life. But as my mom always…
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Pink – A Month of Awareness and also Celebration
As most know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was diagnosed ten years ago this coming November 3. Whether you’re a woman or a man, it’s important to be diligent in self-checks or diagnostic screening as necessary. Please know that you are precious. Take care of you! I thought I’d share with you a post I shared on the day I was diagnosed. Sometimes you have to dig deep in life’s challenges, pull up those boot straps and go to it. I hope this is an encouragement to you, or to another that might be battling that you w ant to share with. You can find it HERE. I…
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October, Pink and Leather Feathers
Can you believe we are in October? It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte time, preparing for the holidays, enjoying Fall traditions, gathering with family and friends, and more. Recently, I created the below feathers in my favorite color combo. Pink is such a significant color for so many, including myself. as a Breast Cancer survivor. I’m grateful to be able to stick another feather in my hat, significant of another year blessed to be here on Earth. I qualified for, and went in this last week for a trial study. This is the second study to help early detection for cancers like pancreatic and ovarian . These types of cancers usually aren’t…
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Artistic Christmas Gifts
Some folks have asked, ‘What do you do with all your Gel Press prints?’ Here are some simple gift ideas and ways to use your Gel Press prints or other collage papers you may already have in your stash. Those are just a few examples of ways you can use your Gel Press prints. Below are a couple of examples. Warmest Creative Wishes,
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Beautiful New Creative Journey
If you’d like to check out my Mary Kay website, you can find it HERE.
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You Are A Rare Beauty
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Stick a (Leather) Feather in It – Handmade Hats & Leather Pieces
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Precious Leather Album – Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 3 Release
