Finally some new art ... and a journal theme!

I have been  getting some art done this past week. I finished a set of 15 Marie Antionette ATCs for Paula's Kit Club swap.  I drew Marie  and totally got the idea from a painting my friend Julie Molina sent me.  Thanks for the inspiration , Julie!   The book cover is for a new journal round robin based on the True Colors book.  I used beeswax on the cover as a final step.  I am working on a few sewing projects that I will share when I finish.  On a nerdy note, my friends from work are planning to go see the American Idol tour in July.  A group of 15 women are going together- woohoo! Good nerdy fun!  Hmmm... maybe we can get a limo.
What are you looking forward to in the near future?  Any fun vacation plans, going to the beach,

getting together with special friends?  This week journal about  something you can't wait to do!

I'm Baaack from New York!

I made it back Tuesday night and went straight back to work while trying to adjust 

to the time difference.  We had a fabulous short trip and managed to squeeze lots of " touristy" stuff in as well as enjoying Jamison's showcase!  The weather was absolutely gorgeous and everyone was very friendly and helpful.  My son did a great job in his show and his entire class was phenomenal!   We spent a few hours at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and I will plan to spend an entire DAY next time I go.  We stayed in Times Square and the energy there is so electric and different from where we live.

I was determined to spend some time in Central Park and was delighted to find it better in every way than I had imagined. It was so well-cared for and sparklingly clean. It truly is an oasis in that crowded city and I would LOVE to have anything close to that here. I am hoping to catch my breath this weekend and get back to posting more often.

Happy Birthday Tina!!!!

I want to wish my lovely cousin, Tina, a very happy birthday today! I made this collage for her birthday . But, being my usual habitually late self, she won't have it in her hands for a little while!   Luckily, I can post it on my blog and e-mail her the link!    I hope you have a fabulous day and that you feel loved because you ARE!

Helga's blog challenge

Hi everyone, I have been remiss in posting MY weekly art journal challenge, but I  promise to get back on track soon.  I did manage to do Helga's challenge this week and here it is!  I went to Suzi Blu's workshop last weekend and this week I have been frantically trying to finish up all my art obligations.  We are heading to New York City for a quick trip May 9-12.  My son will be performing in his SENIOR SHOWCASE!  This was his senior year at the University of Hartford

and I just discovered ( silent tear rolling sniff sniff) that he will be attending college for another semester.  Further proof that long-distance nagging is not very effective!  I have complete faith that I WILL be attending his graduation in December.  I will be posting new journal challenges when I return from The Big Apple.