Absence makes the heart grow fonder????

Hello my dearest friends. Been a while I know. But I have not been sitting around and doing nothing....oh no!!!! I have been reading, celebrating the big 40, having gall bladder surgery plus another extended stay at the hospital, and studying the world of Art Journaling. Pinterest has been my best friend for several months now. I have been so inspired by a few artist such as Limor Weber, who by the way has a u-stream class on Tues. nights. Tracy Weinzapfel also has a u- stream class on Mon. nights. Both of these ladies has mixed media groups on Facebook. I am also in the process of taking a couple of classes by Christy Tomlinson and the next class I want to take is a Pan Pastels class by Donna Dowñey. So as you can see I have been a busy girl. Oh, and have you seen all the fabulous new products by Dyan Reaveley? I have once again busted my husband's wallet....I just love all the wonderful paints, sprays, stencils, et.....

Since you have been so wonderful and have not abandoned my blog, I promise to be more active on here once again. Now here are a few items I have been working on in my art journal......"

Hello Friends....

Wowza!!!!! It has really been a long time since I last posted. I have been recovering from some health issues but am on the road to recovery, (God Willing)!!! I just wanted to stop in and let you know that I am still alive and still creating but in a different way. I can't say that I have scrapped in quite a while but I can get up to my elbows in paint and glue in 5.2 seconds!!!!! LOL!!!! Don't get me wrong, I miss scrapbooking but my creative juices were lacking and I just needed a break to rebuild that passion I once had. So that's all there is in a nutshell. Kids are about to start school, football, dance, theater, etc.....Life is about to get pretty hectic, but I wouldn't change a thing!!!!!!!!

This was done with a class by Junelle...love her....and my first attempt at water painting.

Again an art journal entry from Junelle's Wild art of Abandonment...bringing in the spring!!!!

Thanks for reading my babbling...Hugs to you all and God Bless!!!!!

On a Roll...

Wow, I can barely believe it myself, but I have really enjoyed scrapbooking again. The reason I say it like that is because aside from my recent Imaginisce assignment, I just haven't been feeling it lately. I think that is why I have been stretching my wings into mixed media art and sketching. Yet, here I am, 2 1/2 months later and I find myself drawn towards all my scrap goodies once again. Take a look at these....

I hope you are inspired to pull out your scrap stash....come on and scrap with me!!!! I think my next challenge to myself will be to stamp and make more cards! That may be a breeze for you but it is actually a little bit of a stretch for me...not in my comfort bubble. Before all is said and done, I intend to have had a hand in many crafty projects!!!!!

Well, off to watch American Idol!!!!!
Hugs xoxox,
~K~

Did you Know????

Hi Friends!!!! Did you know that I was published in the November issue of Scrapbook Trends? Needless to say I was thrilled to see my work in print!!!!

Did you know that I once studied for Nursing???? I currently have 70 hrs. towards an associate's nursing degree. But, my disc herniated and things kept getting worse with my back that I decided to just put that dream on the back burner. Now I don't see me ever finishing, but I will always have a love for medicine and the nursing profession.

Did you know that after living in Texas for almost 8 years now, I finally took pictures of one of my children in the Bluebonnets???? I knew my boys would never want to sit and pose in the flowers so I grabbed Abigail after school the other day and drove over to a patch of Bluebonnets.

Did you know that I am a closet smoker??? I feel like those women from long ago who would only smoke in the privacy of their own homes and "Lord forbid if anyone found out". Yes, I am a closet smoker and am in the process of trying to quit. It is a tough battle but I am making great strides.

So, I think in an effort to try and purge myself of my thoughts, dreams, habits (good or bad), and desires, I am going to have "Did you Know" Mondays. I think as women, we  need each other for support and kindness...truth and love. We need to let each other know that in this journey we call life, that we are not alone.

I hope you have a wonderful start to a fabulous week ahead!!!! Get creative, get inspired, or go to a quiet place and find your inner artist that allows you to craft, scrap, paint, or whatever your heart desires!!!!!

Hugs,
~K~

Happy Easter!!!!!

Good Sunday Morning Friends and welcome to my blog post!!!! I am so thrilled to be celebrating this day, the day my Saviour was Raised from the tome, the stone was rolled away and He Lives!!!! I hope that all of you are enjoying this day with those who are special to you.

Today, I just wanted to share a few things I have been up to this weekend. I have kind of been taking a hiatus from scrapping...recharging my batteries and learning something new. But, I felt the tug to my table and was ready to tackle a few pages. Here is what I did....

I had so much fun playing with all of my scrappy stash....mostly unused kits that I have not been able to play with yet except for my Studio Calico stuff.

Well, that is all for now...Have a fantastic Easter Sunday!!!!
Hugs, xoxoxox
~K~

Thank You, Thank You, Thank YOU!!!!

Hello my friends!!!!  I stayed up late last night working in my art journal and got so caught up in the process that I lost track of time. Don't you love that???? When you have a thought or a cool concept and you just cant' stop until you see it to fruition!!!!  Art journaling is very new to me and I am still learning a lot of new techniques. I am currently taking The Art of Wild Abandonment workshop with Junelle Jacobsen and Christy Tomlinson. Love Love Love this class and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to venture into the world of mixed media art.

I want to take a moment to thank Imaginisce for having me as their March GD. I also wanted to thank all of you who came by my blog to check me and my work out plus all of your wonderful and kind comments. Wow!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!

Now for a few things I have done and not blogged about......

A little bit of Bella Blvd....ahhh, love her stuff!!!!

Here is some older Bo Bunny I played with....

And here is the my last canvas (SheArt) in a series of 3 that  I made for my nieces. This one is for my sweetie-pie, Rheagan. My sister wanted it to by playful with butterflies so I found these old butterfly stickers and incorporated them into my canvas.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!!!!! Much love and lots of hugs!
~K~

So Very Excited!!!!!

Good Morning my Scrappy Friends! Remember when I told you I would have some exciting news to share???? Well, now I can share my scrappy news.......I have been asked to be the Guest Designer for Imaginisce!!!!!! Check it out HERE


~K~