Valentine's Party hat part 1

Well...I'm trying to make my own party hat! Valentine's is coming up..it's my second favorite Holiday next to Christmas. It's not finished yet...so this is part one of this post.

This buttons will go on the front. It's been years since I've made some, it's fun folding and gluing! Reminds me of the paper fans I used to make in grade school. I tell ya! Children have the best imagination. My boys have come home with paper footballs..origami.

Speaking of paper, this is what I was telling you earlier about. Soldering paper! Yes, this is foam board that you might use for a school project or something. I made my design, glued her on there and some decorative paper on the back...

Taped the edges..now, this is really important, that when you cut your foam board that the edges are nice and smooth. The tape will pick up every bump and wrinkle.

I liberally applied Diamond Glaze to the paper! I think this is the key. This stuff is amazing and dries to a beautiful shine.

She is going to perch on top of my hat!

I don't think this turned out half bad for my first try. This is something neat and different than working with the glass, less expensive too! lol

Today is part of National Letter writing week. My friend Laura is having a blog party! You should go and check it out. http://katydiddys.blogspot.com/

This is a fun idea...I promise I didn't forget Laura! I'll post as soon as I can.

XO

My WinterBella Natures Message Jar

Here is my birdy for the WinterBella e-zine...Nature's Message. I didn't have a jar with a lid so this cloche will have to do. I chose a Cardinal because they are one of my favorite birds! They are soo pretty with their red feathers...
I embellished some tags... with eggs of course!lol...
I placed a tiny watch face in the nest next to him... I'm anxiously awaiting Spring! And of course, nothing is complete till there is a dusting of glorious glitter!
I didn't have any eggs to place next to Mr. Cardinal...but I placed 3 pink quartz stones..3 for my three children. Teresa stated that we try and use what we have on hand... This little display does bare the promise of Spring.. I just love it.

Have a fabulous Monday evening!

XO

Vintage party hats!

Hey... this issue rocks! Lots of amazing artist.. inspiration.. loveliness...
I am totally inspired by party hats right now and wouldn't you know, it's in there! I have actually looked for an hour now trying to find a photo on line to convey what I truely find captivating... alas..none..(wouldn't want to infringe on rights It's to late to get approval this late of notice)
Party on guys!!
One day that is my goal to publish something from my heart in this amazing "FAMILY" of magazines. Hey...2008 is fresh and now...unblemished..why not seize the day! Carpe diem!
XO

What you dooo?!

Hey!! that's right... it looks funky here... PLLLEEAASE hang with me! Tryin' to work on Bella Colle a bit...It's a new year and well quite frankly I want to revamp and make Bella Colle more beautiful than evers!

XO

Almost as good on paper!

Howdy!! wahooo... I'm on a roll...LOL....
Well, I still haven't picked up our camera at our friend's house...(we live in the country and they live about 10 miles away) I REALLY need to pick it up! I visited my friend Teresa of Assemblage Studio today and was totally inspired! http://www.theassemblagestudio.com/
I have found a way to mix foam board..collage AND solder together!! That's right ladies and gentlemen..NO GLASS!
On top of that, I have joined the WinterBella E-ZINE workshop! http://www.paperbellastudio.com/ This inspiring and creative workshop is the master-mind of Teresa McFayden http://teresamcfayden.typepad.com/ so, you know it's fabulous! The first project was a BINGO card collage/Assemblage..I did it, and I don't have a camera to share pictures! DRAT!..Oh well... I created this digital one for ya!

Here is the next piece I was fooling around with. Seriously guys, Photoshop isn't as difficult as you think!! AAANNNDD its waay fun! I feel another blog banner coming on!LOL!! (****edit**I at NO point in time want to make anyone feel inferior.... I love Photoshop, I'm no expert, but if I can help anyone just drop me an email! No charge!! My point is, we can ALL do this!! ****)

I didn't realize, but, I made my 200th post the 1st of Jan. That is cause for celebration! Seriously, Bella Colle is approaching 1yrs old! There's gotta be a party! What do you think? Let me know..I love hearin' from ya.

XO

Artist Girl

Wouldn't you know we left our camera at our friends house last night and well, now I can't show you some new stuff I've made..
No big deal, I started playing around and made this little digital collage I call "Wee Artist".
Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to say "Hi"
I'm honored by your visit.
XO

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone was safe... and had a fun filled evening to ring in the new year...There are those of us who chose to stay home, with our comfy slippers..and with family. There are those of us who went to parties and celebrated the upcoming year with gusto and excitement...No matter how you did it, "It's" here and there is no turning back!

I beg your forgiveness... there are times when I get soo frustrated I want to throw my computer and everything out the window! But... I didn't..and I wont. I know there is something I'm supposed to be doing and I can't bring my self to quit completely.. My family wont let me quit! Darn them!!LOL! ..I'm soo kidding!!

Anyone remember the old T.V. show "Lost in Space"? Remember the Robot that would throw his hands up and yell "Warning..Warning... Danger..." I need him here when ever I'm getting too obsessive with this whole business thing! "Warning..Warning... Obsessive overload....step away from the work table... Danger..Danger... walk away from the computer..."

Well... a few days "off " and I can think a little more clearly.

I'm actually posting on my new computer tonight... I figured out that for now I need to load each picture one by one...

Anyway guys.. here is the thing... 2008 in new.... unblemished and uncharted! I want to take the road less traveled..the one that God has mapped out for me... I want to be inspired and push myself to be better, learn more... love...laugh and live more than ever before!

This is my New Years wish and hope for you all my blog friends!

May your 2008 be blessed...

Here is a peek at how we celebrated New Years Eve! Sledding! (PsssT... the gentleman is one of our head Deacons!LOL)

Here is #3 and one of my best friends Debbie.

Here is DH with #2 and #3 on his back! We went back to the church afterward and ate...and ate... and played games...oh yeah, did I mention we had a lot to eat? LOL!

Blessings to you my dear blog friends! Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs.