tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64607875255718553932024-03-13T10:20:56.695-07:007th St. Studio~CELEBRATING ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL~Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-35818873235730708802014-08-07T08:37:00.000-07:002014-08-07T08:37:02.070-07:00What an amazing Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This has been the most incredible Summer of my life! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">21 days in Italy! 21 GLORIOUS DAYS IN ITALY! I left in the middle of June, traveled to Milan for a few days, then joined some very special creative ladies to travel to Bellagio for a week long retreat hosted by Laura from www.akissonthechic.com, where we had the lovely Jeanne Oliver as our creative instructor. Then as if that was not enough, I traveled back to Milan and rode the train to Monterroso to spend time exploring the Cinque Terre! The entire trip was so much more than I ever expected it to be. I came home with amazing memories, beautiful pictures, and so many new friends! The hardest part has been adapting to being back home and getting back into my work! All I really want to do is look at all my pictures and relive the moments there amongst such beauty! It's like a dream, still floating in and out of it...</span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-64551093663806712262014-01-02T20:04:00.003-08:002014-01-02T20:04:52.520-08:002014 A New Year and A New Attempt...It's the second day of the New Year, and I am excited to see what the new year brings! So far it has brought me some very much needed days at home, painting in my pajamas. Yes you read that right, painting in my pajamas!! It is my most favorite thing to do, truly! To wake up, grab some coffee, read my devotional, spend time with God, then say a BIG thank you, that I don't have to watch the clock, get dressed or even answer the phone! So, do you want to see what I having been playing with?<br />
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Faces...lots of faces...<br />
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I am truly obsessed with faces right now! All different styles, techniques, whimsical...<br />
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Playful, mixed media and painted faces! It started when I registered for Jeanne Oliver's online classes, and then it seemed it was all I started looking at on Pinterest...there are so many artist and so many styles of faces that it made me want to play with painting some! <br />
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I have been studying noses, eyes, lips...techniques for proportion...when I was a teenager, I took oil painting and loved painting faces, it felt really natural at that time in my life...kind of like putting makeup on a face, like it came to life right off the canvas. Now, it is fun, but more of an effort...so I want to play with it until it becomes effortless! Still working on some of these. On my next post, I will show you the first one I started with and all the little ones that I did after that...but for now, these are the ones that have help my interest in the first days of this glorious New Year! I know some of you have made resolutions, some have chosen words to express or inspire you for the days ahead...I have some big plans, some big hopes and dreams of what I want to do in 2014, and in the days ahead, I will let you in on some of them! Happy Happy Fabulous New Year to each and every one of you!!!<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Good Morning and Happy Monday to you all!!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">It was a wonderful weekend of time at home for me, hope you all had that as well. Here in Texas, we got some much needed rain! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It made me laugh, usually rain makes me feel gloomy but after so many days of heat, I was doing a happy dance about the rain!!!! I have been on a clean out mode here at my little old house!!! My neighbors and I all had a garage sale, I cleaned for a week beforehand to empty out all the "treasures" and "projects" that I had stashed in the garage over the last few years. Now you can actually see the floor and walk thru it from front to back!!!! If you have ever seen my garage, you know what a job that was! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> My dear friend Cari came over for several days to cheer me on! She is good at snapping me back to reality when I get that far away look in my eye over something as I plan what I can do with it...she would say, how long have you had it, you don't need it, how many more do you have out in the studio....etc, etc... She has a much more simplistic style than I do....and she has just about convinced me it is much easier to keep a house clean with less stuff. Oh but I do love me some stuff, especially vintage stuff!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Saturday, I continued the cleaning and worked in my Living Room....many many trips out to the studio to carry boxes and bins of art supplies and works in progress that had collected in the living room. Why I even uncovered a sofa with some pretty pillows on it!!!! My sweet dog was so excited to have several choices of places to nap as I uncovered the floor and carried out the paper, paints, canvas, embellishments and paint brushes....he was all caught up on his rest by the end of the day!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Saturday evening was filled with a visit from Cari (sweet friend that encourages me to clean!!!) and we celebrated her new teaching job. Cari worked for me for years, but her true passion is in teaching special needs children. She went back to school and graduated just as her youngest daughter was graduating high school!!! Way to go Cari!!!! and she is now going to be teaching!!! I hope and pray her first day is filled with fun, new friends and laughter as they get ready for a new school year!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunday was another day of working in the Living Room...and I have to tell you, that when I got up and got my coffee this morning, made me super happy to sit and sip it, in my clean living space!!! It will also make me super happy to come home to. Why oh why do I let it all get so cluttered up??? When it is that way, it keeps me frazzled and frayed!!!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Speaking of frazzled and frayed...that was part of my devotional today! Are any of you reading <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Jesus Calling</i><span style="color: #444444;"> by Sarah Young???? Wow, what a great devotional book! At first I didn't really like it, it had several scriptures at the end of each devotional reading...and I was overwhelmed by that...but once I started doing it, I loved it!!! I do like to read scripture, especially if it is in context with something...especially life!!! But I guess giving me more than one to read at a time was too much for my adult ADD!!! But now, after reading the three verses, I usually can see how they relate and usually I will have a favorite one...one that just speaks to my heart!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #444444;"> Todays devotional was about how our human-ness finds us easily flustered and frazzled, that we can get so overwhelmed by life...but if we just stop in the middle of all that and remind ourselves that we are God's, He is in control and most important..we trust Him with it all (or we should!!!! -that's the part where you have to stop and say " oh yeah...God is in control here, I am not!!!) It is a good reminder to stop several times in my busy day and say "God I trust you", "God I give this all to you"...just taking time out to remind myself of that, allows me to take a deep breath and relax..give it to God and move forward. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #444444;"> And speaking of moving forward...I better get out the door to work! Got some rugs to order, colors to pick, quotes to type up, window treatments to design and contractors to call.....my head is just spinning thinking of it all...but, then I remember, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">God, I trust you! <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Till next time, may you be blessed to overflowing with the grace of our precious God!!!~Sandra</span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-67877123529557952972012-08-10T08:21:00.002-07:002012-08-10T08:24:13.713-07:00Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my goodness, it has been months since I have blogged, but today I feel especially inspired to write....that could be a good thing or a bad thing! LOL, but post I will! As for the title of today's post, it just hit me as I was searching for a picture to post along with this post...you see, I have not taken many pictures except for work related ones since my trip to the Bahamas early this Spring (more on that later!). I cropped this picture from a floral arrangement that was on a jobsite!!! Sorry for those of you that thought I was growing gorgeous roses in my flower beds....but any of you living in Texas will know it has been hard to keep anything alive, let alone blooming in this heat wave!<br />
Ok, now on to deeper subject matter...as all of you know, life is filled with ups and downs...hills and valleys....we all have little sayings for it. My mom used to say this is just a stage and this too shall pass ( I think she said this alot when my brother was in his teens!). But really, we do all know life has it's seasons, some are tougher than others, some we talk about, some we don't (although I don't know why that is...it really does help to talk about it!). Well, my life lately has been shall we say, a journey of a different kind. I have encountered some territory that is new to me...and I am talking in faith, family, in work and in art (those are the four categories of my life and in that order is how I work it!!!). As for faith, those who know me well, know I have a deep faith, God is my rock and my salvation, not just in words but in reality. I could not do life without my God! I talk to God as if he were sitting right next to me and were my dearest friend! I can thank my sweet friend Mary Sporcic for that, she showed me what a true relationship with God looks like, she can talk to God like no one I have ever seen!!! I have learned a lot from Mary, I talk to God from the depths of my heart, if I am mad, I say it to him, if I am happy, I exclaim it to him...you get the picture..it is a totally real relationship, not one filled with formal pre-written rules, but real, down to earth (and up to heaven)!<br />
As for my family, we have for the last year and a little more, experiences some major uphill climbs, sometimes finding ourselves loosing our footing and falling deep into the valley again. We lost my mom in October, she was ill for quite some time, but still it was a loss...one that seems to have grown as life goes on and we encounter so many things in our life without her. I have come to realize that my mom was the greatest listener of all...she could listen to us tell of our daily lives, the good and the bad...and inevitably she would have something wise and witty to say at the end! My daughter and I have both caught ourselves repeating some of her wisdom!!! She was a wonderful person and it has taken us some time to remember who she really was before she got so sick. Along with the death of my Mother, came the realization that my teenage son had been coping with life in some not healthy ways..(again, more on that later)...talk about life going on an uncharted path! My obvious plan for my son was that he would go to college, just like his sister. Well, life does not always go as planned and I am pretty good at flying by the seat of my pants and adapting...but this twist in plans was harder to deal with than I expected. I guess all of the time we are raising our children, we are dreaming of where they will go and what they will do in their lives....well I am here to tell you, that they grow up to be young adults that have minds of their own (really that is the goal right??). They start making decisions for themselves, they start out on life as an adult. My son tried college, not so much for him....and now he is living in East Texas raising chickens, rabbits, pheasants, turkeys and goats, with a race horse along side. He has discovered the peace that can come from having your hands in the dirt, growing things, the hard work it takes to care for animals and their young. It has been a very rewarding experience for him....and we shall see where it leads him. He has always loved to be outside, so it really is no surprise that he has chosen to spend his days there!<br />
My daughter is going to school to do her graduate work to become an occupational therapist, working with children with special needs. She has been studying hard and working all the while too. She just returned from a week at Camp John Marc, thru Scottish Rite Hospital. She worked as a counselor with children with arthritis, she worked with them on horses. She loves doing the therapy with horses, she like her brother, has a deep love for animals too! It has been exciting to see her work hard to make her goals happen.<br />
I am very proud of both of my children, the young adults they are becoming. The thing that I have always (and continue ) to pray for is that they will know God, follow his will in their lives and serve God well. What more could a mother ask for...that is a legacy that will pass down thru the generations!<br />
As for work, this has been the busiest Summer ever!!! A good and a not so good thing! Good in that it has created less financial worry (something I have had lots of as a single parent) and bad in that the jobs have gotten larger and I spend more time managing people than being creative....and I have come to realize I love the creative part the most! But when a project is complete and you look at it as a whole, you do get to see the creative vision coming together. By the way for anyone that does not know, I am a designer in my day job and an artist in most other moments! As for art....not so much of that going on here lately...just not time to sit down and totally let go and create. Yes, I have done some custom pieces for clients and the gallery, but just no creating for the sake of creating! And when I do the custom pieces, it just reminds me how much I love to have my hands in paint and create....making me wish for more time in my day.<br />
The studio is an absolute mess, my house is filled to overflowing with art supplies. I have a thing for art supplies, they seem to be my vice...although lately, I have not even taken the time to buy art supplies, unless you count the endless number of paint samples I have purchased for clients jobs. God bless Sherwin Williams for their sampler size color testers!!!! I love them and now have quite the collection!!!<br />
I am not teaching at any retreats right now, nor do I have any scheduled in the Fall.....just not enough time to do my job and do that too. I love teaching, love the people who come for the classes, just love seeing what each person creates...it fuels my passion for creating. I have learned that I can not do it all....even though I have spend my whole life trying to! I guess I have more wisdom now and less energy...but I realize that you can only keep so many balls up in the air. So for now, the painting has taken a seat in the row behind creating, both being in the back seats....while faith, family and work are in the front seats. You know how life is, before long there will be a fruit basket turn over and the seats may change....and creating may step into one of the front seats! I do know, that out of tough seasons of life, a great deal of beauty comes after. Kind of like the rainbow after the storm...so I am looking forward to the art that comes from this season of life. I am also so very thankful that God created me to be a creative person, filled with imagination and dreams!!! Well, till the next post (and I already have some thoughts swirling on that one!!!) take care and live well!!!! ~Sandra<br />
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<br />Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-78097777483158360532012-03-19T19:14:00.003-07:002012-03-19T19:21:46.923-07:00Time For Tea!!! Amazing Art Event!!<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> Spring High Tea Registraion 2012 </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SLLirbwEPYLstc3qpUaT4YnG0GM86h39JoOnyci_gE9V8IzJZ3MCcxWb0yaVLLqPkvi3k3JmJ3gvDgTP9ZCMJ1YKrJRq4QwEioI3KglQ9FGgGyHVOYeUGU4rLNFyHmatClemcsqRxY8/s1600/whim_savethedate-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SLLirbwEPYLstc3qpUaT4YnG0GM86h39JoOnyci_gE9V8IzJZ3MCcxWb0yaVLLqPkvi3k3JmJ3gvDgTP9ZCMJ1YKrJRq4QwEioI3KglQ9FGgGyHVOYeUGU4rLNFyHmatClemcsqRxY8/s320/whim_savethedate-1.jpg" width="320" border="0" height="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Event Information</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eat. Drink. Create & Celebrate!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please join us for a day of cups, saucers and beyond. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tea time is an opportunity to use the quirky and unusual serving ware, to use linen and feel like a queen! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Special accouterments will be used and nothing left to spare!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let your imaginations soar with all the decadent finger sandwiches, pastries, delightful teas and so much more!</div><div style="text-align: center;">With a fabulous high tea, one must expect fabulous projects and to accompany them, great artists…Sandra Feazel & Ann-Denise Anderson.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Guest Artist<br />Sandra Feazel</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hn9_N8D-rudOc5Na9dAn8z4Cu8Yxv5-stoUTayXHxpqcsIighhUeESBs68xHzwhn-dV1GpgPKYsRKWaL9042QVqUg1fc_fFg4G6i27BLEmLIrZCyTcqWQc3J6WmiK93LvYnXLdYJKJM/s1600/sandra+feazel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hn9_N8D-rudOc5Na9dAn8z4Cu8Yxv5-stoUTayXHxpqcsIighhUeESBs68xHzwhn-dV1GpgPKYsRKWaL9042QVqUg1fc_fFg4G6i27BLEmLIrZCyTcqWQc3J6WmiK93LvYnXLdYJKJM/s400/sandra+feazel.jpg" width="162" border="0" height="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sandra Feazel is a local Interior designer/artist located in Grapevine, Texas. She is going to show you how to paint just like Mackenzie Childs and upholster the most cutest piece of furniture with rich textiles and hand made milliner's. A Living Tuffet This project will combine many different mediums and most of all it will inspire you to take any piece of furniture or canvas and make a whimsical masterpiece of your own! Taking ideas from a living chair and an upholstered tuffet, you will create an amazing piece which represents your own personal style and can be incorporated into your home or studio!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><em>Sandra Feazel's Project</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><em><span style="color: purple;">A Living Tuffet</span></em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><em>Hand painted and & Faux Finishing Techniques</em></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlESYFBbOXcwhYAgG7bIIwOCQX7N46xihOK_a56-6fbxUr3LHYYOYCmPxpwhc8ln8dJ8-vT2HyRXjE1Nsik8MKDdamB6uaS2g8a3rFq-mjqGjtdfF0_mytdxhQTOaHSfctJRAaTny4BwI/s1600/High+Tea+Tuffet+001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlESYFBbOXcwhYAgG7bIIwOCQX7N46xihOK_a56-6fbxUr3LHYYOYCmPxpwhc8ln8dJ8-vT2HyRXjE1Nsik8MKDdamB6uaS2g8a3rFq-mjqGjtdfF0_mytdxhQTOaHSfctJRAaTny4BwI/s320/High+Tea+Tuffet+001.JPG" width="240" border="0" height="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4phyphenhyphencFx8oDF6sIYgWMJahovkz-j654Upt_ay9AZUbzBq34VfEToB_15MtXYC6GGbhuCyfU_XRRZBN7qMhD2UUuElvV7R-GxxPpY4dgVGRISYKZRsDXJc4GhRMzhKcMul4o4uQKMBT-M/s1600/High+Tea+Tuffet+011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4phyphenhyphencFx8oDF6sIYgWMJahovkz-j654Upt_ay9AZUbzBq34VfEToB_15MtXYC6GGbhuCyfU_XRRZBN7qMhD2UUuElvV7R-GxxPpY4dgVGRISYKZRsDXJc4GhRMzhKcMul4o4uQKMBT-M/s320/High+Tea+Tuffet+011.JPG" width="167" border="0" height="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_J8Aje42UPv_zBXj_euXNTa6uLaq-BxHbSM7eXemQSUdHjA_K50cHVWS822uMNX5T3tTfjLzRxUL5s2NdAejrBj0lYTlJnK9jlnwIMWTO0h1PKr_gXkkvvSJqdWxvCjZGeUiwlHrnUc/s1600/High+Tea+Tuffet+012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_J8Aje42UPv_zBXj_euXNTa6uLaq-BxHbSM7eXemQSUdHjA_K50cHVWS822uMNX5T3tTfjLzRxUL5s2NdAejrBj0lYTlJnK9jlnwIMWTO0h1PKr_gXkkvvSJqdWxvCjZGeUiwlHrnUc/s320/High+Tea+Tuffet+012.JPG" width="278" border="0" height="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: rgb(166, 77, 121); font-size: large;">Just in case you thought the tuffet we pictured was a little too much pink whimsy or maybe just not your style....hang on to your Spring hats girls!!! We will also be learning some "Big Girl" Tuffet Techniques!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have you ever wanted to know more about faux...like glazing, crackled effects, texturing....what about some painted patterns too??? Are you wild about animal prints....maybe a little leopard, some zebra....or is it damask that tickles your fancy??? Learn about all of these and more...and you can choose the colors too. Is your style, red and black...or Old World Italian...or maybe Flea Market French....well whatever your style, I am going to help you make a tuffet to be proud of!!! All your girlfriends will wonder where you found that hand painted upholstered treasure!!! Was it Neimans, Horchow...or one of those expensive specialty boutiques...Nope!!! It was that creative tasteful woman that is savvy enough to come have tea with her creative girlfriends and create a one of a kind unique piece of furniture!!! You can choose the size you want to play with....and for a special added treat....</span></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: purple;">You can join me for a Fabric & Trim Shopping Extravaganza!!! Watch for the date and join me as I lead you on a fabric shopping spree that hits all my favorite places for fabrics and trims....and...that's not all, you will share in my designer discount at the stops that offer that to the trade!!! So, watch the blog and check the date..and join me for a fun afternoon of shopping...and lunch of course!!!</span></span></strong></div></i><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: rgb(224, 102, 102); font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Resident Artist<br />Ann-Denise Anderson</span></b></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo28H0kaTcFu_ERufIAh0PFfkxoXlonQ6yFnA1ucurtDkTKft1HmNipi96awOqL2UbJwIlN_YY2z2gTfRxAy3qlnJaZ0EiaNsvYxr8dKzi7yjVXLMoyBUFoZkMUFc1XbdkIm5fcfJAKo/s1600/10+25+03+sister+in+laws-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo28H0kaTcFu_ERufIAh0PFfkxoXlonQ6yFnA1ucurtDkTKft1HmNipi96awOqL2UbJwIlN_YY2z2gTfRxAy3qlnJaZ0EiaNsvYxr8dKzi7yjVXLMoyBUFoZkMUFc1XbdkIm5fcfJAKo/s400/10+25+03+sister+in+laws-1.jpg" width="328" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ann-Denise Anderson is a self taught artist who resides in Ft. Worth, Texas and constantly strives to find new and innovative ways to inspire people to create with everyday tools and products. She has been published in the following publications, Somerset Studio Holidays & Celebrations Vol. 1, 3, and 4, Stampington & Company Apron*ology Premier Issue, Farie Zine Vol. 3, Piddlestix Zine, Vol. 1, Featured Artist in "Altered Art Circus" by Lisa Kettell, Quarry Books, Simply Handmade Jun/Jul 2010 issue. She was a featured artist In Teresa McFayden's Zine "Cottage Bella". Ann-Denise has taught across the country at many distinguished altered art retreats such as ZNE Convenzione, Paper Cowgirl, Wicked Tea~ A Paper Cowgirl Event and Art Opera. Ann-Denise currently teaches at The Little Blue House in Keller, Texas as a guest artist and travels to Oklahoma on a continual basis to teach at The Paper Crown.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has taken part in many private collaborations and has participated in many juried events such as a gallery showing for Worthington Art Gallery in Pleasanton, CA. Everyone has the ability to create art but Ann-Denise takes her craft to the next level and works with the "what if" and has a most ingenious sense of whimsy. Her art grabs you and make you feel enchanted, taking you into her art world in hopes of inspiring you to create the unexpected! She now has taken her event planning abilities to the next level and has taken on her dream to combine her workshops with the most decadent and fantabulous mini art events in the local Ft. Worth area.</div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="color: cyan;">Ann-Denise's Project</span></span></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A Pintabulous Pincushion</span></span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRikEBPNy4W7C4Khp_39wki6HvB3Kj6jUjb_Xubdt1sxR4r_XWggJMp7gOMbhim2QcfHj9Hx0ArXVGZrJ53fKXSaB19SVJ4atxSV44wJY7ij2s6VE9aTMWSBbMC0xrdJs7AOVHf4uzWo/s1600/IMG_5131.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRikEBPNy4W7C4Khp_39wki6HvB3Kj6jUjb_Xubdt1sxR4r_XWggJMp7gOMbhim2QcfHj9Hx0ArXVGZrJ53fKXSaB19SVJ4atxSV44wJY7ij2s6VE9aTMWSBbMC0xrdJs7AOVHf4uzWo/s400/IMG_5131.JPG" width="300" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15hLeTtO5ec2qz4GPie02J0P8Hjasv9bSzSPtYRAxSHM65iFbB8c2DcBzlQruZdVVkI_izaKodIEU6S90pwk86g-D_71e3lkW_iXovvyCY3Xh1N8XXgV8hXPtPBxm0bhiUAg9CXdKk7o/s1600/IMG_5134.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15hLeTtO5ec2qz4GPie02J0P8Hjasv9bSzSPtYRAxSHM65iFbB8c2DcBzlQruZdVVkI_izaKodIEU6S90pwk86g-D_71e3lkW_iXovvyCY3Xh1N8XXgV8hXPtPBxm0bhiUAg9CXdKk7o/s400/IMG_5134.JPG" width="272" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJ5Vs8pDHA6XHh-Ucd4PLUjujiVdeNMU1aitQiKwA6BW8-_NC0_kOGLJrONn22k4tib1RTA3E_jfi7tz5nMGVk71ZmH8UydKyfl8fzNSj9QQw5F-wDmSbXzmFgmaPwXG51vTa1oiTTzs/s1600/IMG_5136.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJ5Vs8pDHA6XHh-Ucd4PLUjujiVdeNMU1aitQiKwA6BW8-_NC0_kOGLJrONn22k4tib1RTA3E_jfi7tz5nMGVk71ZmH8UydKyfl8fzNSj9QQw5F-wDmSbXzmFgmaPwXG51vTa1oiTTzs/s400/IMG_5136.JPG" width="300" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2SYKiBx48GRWARfApcvTo3nwVWo0gCZ9J3rBgXj40Cvt4PG2u-5dUj3MDIErCXwBB_6r803FoGQFQ4mj5Ud5DP7BDsFxbCfYGoRY9W47ndLqEEDq8YQTcg-VAW99OCcMlxrNQoBEUQk/s1600/IMG_5142.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2SYKiBx48GRWARfApcvTo3nwVWo0gCZ9J3rBgXj40Cvt4PG2u-5dUj3MDIErCXwBB_6r803FoGQFQ4mj5Ud5DP7BDsFxbCfYGoRY9W47ndLqEEDq8YQTcg-VAW99OCcMlxrNQoBEUQk/s400/IMG_5142.JPG" width="300" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRL5iGPMoisYwDNuSzTktZ5ANff-UNq4kdjR0Q9qTgAFV7rKS4bmC6Sezzj_oatnTr1YlNcMR1h1e1r1P979lUSWo3zA_tDzy3ziUpfkXEmRbU56UJDemsUxVZfpXNzL7nIpniKKs5ao/s1600/IMG_5144.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibRL5iGPMoisYwDNuSzTktZ5ANff-UNq4kdjR0Q9qTgAFV7rKS4bmC6Sezzj_oatnTr1YlNcMR1h1e1r1P979lUSWo3zA_tDzy3ziUpfkXEmRbU56UJDemsUxVZfpXNzL7nIpniKKs5ao/s400/IMG_5144.JPG" width="300" border="0" height="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As an added bonus we will craft the most precious tea cup from scratch with a fabulous and unexpected technique to tickle your toes!!</span></span></span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So Many wonderful surprises to fill your day and pretty </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">lovelies to take home.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Remember you don’t have to know a soul, bring a friend, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">your mom or just come alone and enjoy the a group of women </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">who love to create ,decorate, glitter, and most of all eat, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">drink and be merry! This event is limited seating so please </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">don’t delay and register above. Click onto the payment button</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">and upon payment you will receive a confirmation notice and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">all wonderful information pertaining to Spring High Tea!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cost includes<br /><br />~ Morning Nibbles~<br /><br />~All Day Cafe~<br /><br />~All Day Cold Beverages~<br /><br />~High Tea Luncheon~<br /><br />~In depth all day Projects~<br /><br />~Taught by nationally acclaimed<br /><br />Artists~<br /><br />~Specialty supplies<br /><br />and tools provided~<br /><br />~Elaborate Decor~<br /><br />~Decadent Take Home<br /><br />Pretties~<br /><br />~New Friendships~<br /><br />~Laughs (priceless)~<br /><br />~hugs (dbl. priceless)~<br /><br />~Royal Treatment~<br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">$145pp<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><br />Just Go to <a href="http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com</span></a> to sign up!!! Seating is limited, so don't delay...you don't want to miss the most creative <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tea Party</span> of the year!!!!<br /></span></span></span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-11795318664884833932012-03-06T18:41:00.003-08:002012-03-06T18:47:12.610-08:00Have You Registered Yet??<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fSl86lC3x-dA_85D6J30By26JG5_QaJV3r8-_KlQxiMjsixNs0VbTAd4jRCGdBR8SNVQrcCRqWJnZNle6ykDqGPszMk8Kh3iSVoonrFKLURtKZDmTLVXjFiVx4BAeYEZf9jY6R7mdwA/s1600/high+tea.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fSl86lC3x-dA_85D6J30By26JG5_QaJV3r8-_KlQxiMjsixNs0VbTAd4jRCGdBR8SNVQrcCRqWJnZNle6ykDqGPszMk8Kh3iSVoonrFKLURtKZDmTLVXjFiVx4BAeYEZf9jY6R7mdwA/s400/high+tea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716980638367260930" border="0" /></a><br />It's coming!!! The Spring Event..High Tea! Saturday April 21st, come and join us for a day of creative, elegant tea-style fun!!! Stay tuned for pictures of the class project we have planned...a tuffet that will make you swoon!!! I am hoping by tomorrow I can post the pictures, just sent them over to Ann-Denise for her to post....but for more of the sweet details, go to her blog at www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com! And click to register for a day you will not soon forget!!! Tea anyone???Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-29794508485836053442012-01-15T20:20:00.000-08:002012-01-15T20:37:03.989-08:00New Year and lots of New Classes to try!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIr1nGNeMerPcTUPWy6NqPU8w8Wm1aVntuV4sl6_NtVuECCPuhcyGPG0GjWwm4-96zBfHm2qePeOCLMMGY89UqMRjmaVgnexot-658r7ge6zUl89xNJ3jCiXT1dG3e95ddHoeNQQ0u7M/s1600/heart+take+flight+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIr1nGNeMerPcTUPWy6NqPU8w8Wm1aVntuV4sl6_NtVuECCPuhcyGPG0GjWwm4-96zBfHm2qePeOCLMMGY89UqMRjmaVgnexot-658r7ge6zUl89xNJ3jCiXT1dG3e95ddHoeNQQ0u7M/s400/heart+take+flight+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698080437539071330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaor7hP5nwJtciprfZbtJueO3ao-B_ojZT7yexqG1TNsAL4-8OZTq60sU3Qq40GA6AfiwHbsNwHXMay_gOxAaMOin1J19HXLf5JvDW8WsABdzd3PlczbaLk65OLpNtIYybWgildJxjjA/s1600/heart+take+flight+class.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaor7hP5nwJtciprfZbtJueO3ao-B_ojZT7yexqG1TNsAL4-8OZTq60sU3Qq40GA6AfiwHbsNwHXMay_gOxAaMOin1J19HXLf5JvDW8WsABdzd3PlczbaLk65OLpNtIYybWgildJxjjA/s400/heart+take+flight+class.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698080332687031346" border="0" /></a><br />Coming up in January, I will be teaching a whimsical mixed media <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><a href="http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com">Let Your Heart Take Flight</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">class. Where we will make a paper winged heart that combines collage, stamping, painting and sewing with our favorite scrapbook papers! It will be January </span></span>28th at the Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie...there are two other classes that day too! Jill Collins will teach a fun paper clay heart necklace class and Vicki Stevenson will teach a class with a trio of precious fabric hearts that you embellish! You will go home with lots of new techniques and a handful of special creations to get you ready for the Valentine season of LOVE!!! Keep an eye on the blog and I will be adding the next couple of classes. There is a FABULOUS event~ <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><a href="http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com">Pretty In Pink</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">coming up in February with artist Ann Denise Anderson, you can check it out on my fb page, but I will blog about it this week also. So head on over to the <a href="http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com">Paper Cowgirl blog</a> and register for the paper heart class...and click on <a href="whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com">Ann Denise's blog</a> to read the details of <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><a href="http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com">Pretty In Pink</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and register for that too! There are only a few places left in these, so don't delay!!! Would love to see you and create with you at these classes!!!</span></span></span></span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-49512172153625750792011-12-07T10:40:00.000-08:002011-12-07T11:26:47.667-08:00Feeling a Bit like Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqfDIoNaSaMH53mLWxpN5Zt6IaWFQKco2nGao0knr4HHv5ca6JFluOgc86TWFYo88H2cSGWGND62GMWk9Cx91NVuBnVolEt8_-3lfwwtiSdCirCYylWjN-CoRjnqBXdj7gyw1-dvO1M8/s1600/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+057.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCqfDIoNaSaMH53mLWxpN5Zt6IaWFQKco2nGao0knr4HHv5ca6JFluOgc86TWFYo88H2cSGWGND62GMWk9Cx91NVuBnVolEt8_-3lfwwtiSdCirCYylWjN-CoRjnqBXdj7gyw1-dvO1M8/s400/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683464011638414770" border="0" /></a>Snowflakes and snowmen, little bottle brush trees, burlap and twine...Christmas is all wrapped up in these! The last few months have just flown by and now that we are just weeks away from the Holiday, I have been busy painting and creating to fill my boutique at the Plaid Peacock in Roanoke. Have you had a chance to go there yet? It is a charming little town, not far down Hwy 114 past Southlake and Grapevine...just watch for the water tower that says Roanoke. Once you turn on Oak St., you will be amazed at what they have done to this downtown area!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCMLeAabB_JMKgbAJbc8-Jv3iAw7JDKxD-fcrUv3rDTmverqNW6FgqX0R6WWFmvue6KoUc_nPkLi8mSGP8EaoR_1-b9W508i4UWPi2uwnGw2HNZmjNi_jgtZqdSiYDCyRWGT98uYZEoM/s1600/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+095.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCMLeAabB_JMKgbAJbc8-Jv3iAw7JDKxD-fcrUv3rDTmverqNW6FgqX0R6WWFmvue6KoUc_nPkLi8mSGP8EaoR_1-b9W508i4UWPi2uwnGw2HNZmjNi_jgtZqdSiYDCyRWGT98uYZEoM/s400/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683463915116266210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQXXXohfjVisaG_ncE9iU-k8tFCpvlXceOXAyPiw9WPmREL8meyYgLJYiPRiyXq_fI3jSzQofxEnnILPIFCIPnjYP5u2Zc5eI3AQAuRYJwz6Iejt6M0dXcEdGfQgC1wqDtoH6LyXfQfk/s1600/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+038.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQXXXohfjVisaG_ncE9iU-k8tFCpvlXceOXAyPiw9WPmREL8meyYgLJYiPRiyXq_fI3jSzQofxEnnILPIFCIPnjYP5u2Zc5eI3AQAuRYJwz6Iejt6M0dXcEdGfQgC1wqDtoH6LyXfQfk/s400/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683463759817383458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0SpU6SnSjWkWmLWHLc8uMSX7_RzQZO8SEBqsNHGLG6ljELIOcbhRzob_oV2YXadDcPVX79ZOfYXLdOY6fwkJj_XXQPuvipHSt-DGDo3MtvCHtKd0NPe02-iFyKI7-Dl42bGs1CnmquE/s1600/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+028.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0SpU6SnSjWkWmLWHLc8uMSX7_RzQZO8SEBqsNHGLG6ljELIOcbhRzob_oV2YXadDcPVX79ZOfYXLdOY6fwkJj_XXQPuvipHSt-DGDo3MtvCHtKd0NPe02-iFyKI7-Dl42bGs1CnmquE/s400/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683463520304885490" border="0" /></a>It is filled with shops and restaurants galore! It is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with your girlfriends or family. Located at 206 N. Oak St. you will find the Plaid Peacock. Once you step inside those amazing stained glass doors, you will find the most wonderful boutiques to shop for all your gift giving needs...and I am sure you will find a few things for yourself as well! In the back right hand corner of the building is the P'Arty Place, a creative arts studio, where you can sign up for all sorts of fun classes. Ann Denise Anderson is the proprietor of P'arty Place, she has a creative mind that just does not stop! She decorates the studio for every occasion and has some really fun Mix and Mingle events on Saturday nights if you want to come and share some laughs and gourmet treats while she teaches you how to make a little creative magic! Check out her website for all the details...she also hosts creative parties for adults and kids...craft camps, and art classes for other local artist that teach. I am teaching there this Saturday to a group of little girls for a "Cookies and Cocoa Class" where twenty little girls will get to create their very own little Holiday canvas and embellish it with a little bling! Then on Sunday, I am teaching another class for adults that is a little canvas with a whimsical flair. My boutique in the Plaid Peacock is filled to overflowing with lots of Holiday art and creative decor! I have included some pictures here to show some of the paintings both big and small, and some of the little goodies that you can pick up for a great price just in time to give as treats to your friends, teachers and neighbors. Every week, I add new creations and vintage inspired decor ...so you will want to check back often! If you get a chance stop by this weekend and see for yourself all the wonderful things the Plaid Peacock has to offer. I know this time of year is so busy, but be sure and take the time to visit the downtown area of Roanoke, I promise you will not be disappointed! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8c9-1iBqkaGgnYbyc48kQVJ_-QCb4Vlom88lGulDBgFehM2fIdPGTpnnrFURJP0uCjsuNqK8clSv5kZqU_f55xF8vUPiOZ9MEhFuFA1i-9-hOKQg3vHfo1gQeVV3lYD12N0wE6_NIOu0/s1600/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+026.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8c9-1iBqkaGgnYbyc48kQVJ_-QCb4Vlom88lGulDBgFehM2fIdPGTpnnrFURJP0uCjsuNqK8clSv5kZqU_f55xF8vUPiOZ9MEhFuFA1i-9-hOKQg3vHfo1gQeVV3lYD12N0wE6_NIOu0/s400/Holiday+Art+and+Jobs+026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683463390938296594" border="0" /></a><br />Here are a few of the larger stacked canvas pieces with Winter themes...I love painting these snowmen, they all develop a personality all their own as I paint the faces and add some warm hats and scarves to their fat little round heads!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Some are textured to look like whirling snowflakes and have embellishments added on top of the canvas....my work table is covered in glitter, ribbons, paints and papers...little jewels and vintage holly...just the right things to fill my mind with creativity and start to put me in the Christmas spirit!!! Hope you are loving this time of year as much as I am.Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-44507368077906976762011-08-23T10:48:00.000-07:002011-08-23T11:28:48.588-07:00Are you up for a "wicked" cool event??? ~Paper Cowgirl Style~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhMutX9RlSjEoGQ9SEpzQtUyI7MxW9fmpUyhrf9DbuZSyA6qA9iNLbwZ4Z6iiVYJPmvQ8KUApjDL7jcsOzgfStEcy1t5iBJ4s_IVjkqxHS-SDUKJjMtA948WGAzHvgEZfTvt1NIO_Ikk/s1600/fall+classes+002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhMutX9RlSjEoGQ9SEpzQtUyI7MxW9fmpUyhrf9DbuZSyA6qA9iNLbwZ4Z6iiVYJPmvQ8KUApjDL7jcsOzgfStEcy1t5iBJ4s_IVjkqxHS-SDUKJjMtA948WGAzHvgEZfTvt1NIO_Ikk/s400/fall+classes+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644119740838500690" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Wicked Tea <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">is coming! <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Register Now <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for a fun filled day on <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">October 15th! <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Go to <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">http://papercowgirlwickedtea.blogspot.com <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to find out more! You can see all the class projects and the costs, etc. for this fabulous event. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I will be teaching a class, along with Ann Denise Anderson and Lisa McIlvain...some wonderful techniques and fun creations will fill the day with creating and snacking! If you have ever attended a Paper Cowgirl event, you know the decor will be fabulous, the lunch will be delish and the creating will be over the top! This year, the event is limited to 32 people. It is being held at Ann Denise's home, which she is working non-stop to decorate for the tea! And if you know Ann Denise, it will be the most fabulous thing you can ever imagine...that woman has the creative energy like nothing I have ever seen before! Last years Wicked Tea was so fun and the goodies and classes were so great, I know this years event will top even that! I think there are only about </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>15 </span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">spaces left...and registration has only been open for a week! It will fill up fast, so don't delay and click right on over to the blog to sign up for this once a year event that we all count the days till!!!! I know you have heard me say this before, but spending time with other creative women is something so wonderful....you get to sit in a room of smiling women, surrounded by art supplies, visiting and laughing...sharing life's adventures and encouraging one another...being filled to the brim with friendship and fellowship. Even if you don't know a soul there, I guarantee you will leave with new friendships formed! Never have I enjoyed a group of ladies as much as I do the ones that come to the Paper Cowgirl events!!! Cindy goes out of her way to fill the day with fun, Ann Denise uses every creative bone in her body to make sure it is extra special and Lisa Mc will make sure you learn something new! I love how everyone shares their artistic knowledge and their stash of art supplies!!! You can also click on the button on the right side of my blog to connect to the the info to register. I hope I get to see you there! I am posting some pictures of my class project for you to see, but you can see all the others on the blog!
<br /></span></span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-52574524425359610682011-06-25T09:31:00.001-07:002011-06-25T09:50:48.110-07:00Don't you just love it when someone puts their own spin on it!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNs-g5ZuW-WyW8Wx8off3dPVoXOhByGXS-4NXSaeT68vUSPpC8oTEOPL2ezrJUGr7rD78cWkEBPNrkw3W525MSTH6ewIMEM6V415iPgQJndYsxt7qfY9RmqliFaUa1ih3kY5EFepPrDg/s1600/craft+improv+shopping+046.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKNs-g5ZuW-WyW8Wx8off3dPVoXOhByGXS-4NXSaeT68vUSPpC8oTEOPL2ezrJUGr7rD78cWkEBPNrkw3W525MSTH6ewIMEM6V415iPgQJndYsxt7qfY9RmqliFaUa1ih3kY5EFepPrDg/s400/craft+improv+shopping+046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622199162305719010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OyrpMw2b6k6utp3skS_A_28hw6Nj1XdwRMgYqCmgdHhUNLbnLFsPLLbynLXnaLY1CntjjoQLi4Ewb_4vGyY0keVFIpMVX2Do1Li3H4ci30VIcBiZ2OrRdNJ6leOFPaUyM_ebQqtuT-o/s1600/craft+improv+shopping+044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OyrpMw2b6k6utp3skS_A_28hw6Nj1XdwRMgYqCmgdHhUNLbnLFsPLLbynLXnaLY1CntjjoQLi4Ewb_4vGyY0keVFIpMVX2Do1Li3H4ci30VIcBiZ2OrRdNJ6leOFPaUyM_ebQqtuT-o/s400/craft+improv+shopping+044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622199018841878642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bgIH6iZBijM68p-aZLhnmgsrfrJF-AQ7boyS-B1vmPXewosGi4Tdzn2_PFznP2laknX6qsYOEkR4ABMx_O-ERqI6obCRxHx62C8_bzz3DNcf0TlLUg9P_Q1Djjb2yMRxUkE9ewFqB44/s1600/craft+improv+shopping+045.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bgIH6iZBijM68p-aZLhnmgsrfrJF-AQ7boyS-B1vmPXewosGi4Tdzn2_PFznP2laknX6qsYOEkR4ABMx_O-ERqI6obCRxHx62C8_bzz3DNcf0TlLUg9P_Q1Djjb2yMRxUkE9ewFqB44/s400/craft+improv+shopping+045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622198902215898530" border="0" /></a><br />Have you been over to see Cindy at <a href="http://yappingcatstudio.blogspot.com">Yapping Cat Studios</a>? She has some pics up of her Summertime decorating! She is getting all ready for the hot days of July!!! Some <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">red</span>, some <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">white</span> and some <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">blue</span> mixed into her own style. One day last week I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with<a href="http://yappingcatstudio.blogspot.com"> Cindy</a> and <a href="http://tarnishedandtattered.blogspot.com">Lisa Mc </a>shopping at Lones Star Antique Mall (more on that adventure later!!!). We wandered thru the booths gathering goodies, sharing finds, and popping creative ideas...then we stopped for a yummy bite to eat at the tea room there, where we had a fabulous chicken avocado salad! While we were shopping, Cindy found this fab vintage box, a little chippy peely and nestled in the cutes display! She hated to take it out of the display, but had her own idea for what she would use it for...and if you hop over to her blog, you can see how she put her own <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">spin on it</span>! The box at the mall was filled with nature goodies as you can see in the pics above...but with a few more of her treasures she found and a little tea staining of flags, she made it all her own! Don't you just love it when you get to see what someone does with their treasures??? Well, if I would just unpack mine from the shopping bag, I might find a creative use for them too!!! Off to play with my treasures, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">have a great weekend!!</span> and <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Stay cool!</span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-59094868993964802232011-06-23T09:08:00.000-07:002011-06-23T09:17:51.973-07:00Class Photos from PC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a0HxlEH5PKU4K7U0gdUXIn3leVLH6quXJFWIL5vLnrlBS0oynj16rPhOso663nU1IS3Qckcn-STweo0F7kCRnGZdDpX-zyBk63EdW-6M6vwvOprwDMwCTOBkdFS5-cJp4JU7oVM2uCU/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+012.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a0HxlEH5PKU4K7U0gdUXIn3leVLH6quXJFWIL5vLnrlBS0oynj16rPhOso663nU1IS3Qckcn-STweo0F7kCRnGZdDpX-zyBk63EdW-6M6vwvOprwDMwCTOBkdFS5-cJp4JU7oVM2uCU/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621449954773576946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFisMT-Skgdvyry3VmSsHkpn7Jk6FBF9xYBlIurltonNlFWKqRJMoB0eo1tIbTmtltB36rnl6qKvjIOtHfsGpw4vmAtisdyl8PvIEBurIvXqcPxrQ9mIVmyJz8Uu2ruiMNFUVLKBd2Zs/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdwzT3y1IraHPSys-HKO6yh-eEPvYHf9oawp9aW7MRvyYSAc_nVqxiUZIP0f9L4LRlxDBslXZL2uO50J9ISXwSjA7a3NIcP2taGArJeQOO4B7CWhDzmaS5IoU0CpJU0BMCEss3rccrzc/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621448848046548146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB1MaRbbJa-RGFTtnTw6LJ95dccUnfUOpv2XSMlqkgoICuip6JI5Io0o3gKScInt8J5Wi8fL8kUZ-1S5o8aTxYBJ5sTFE2dQ3e6qYUKtlErq5mUIDtvxY5tN4BQ7BgNkwtOuZxzSUzpM/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+033.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB1MaRbbJa-RGFTtnTw6LJ95dccUnfUOpv2XSMlqkgoICuip6JI5Io0o3gKScInt8J5Wi8fL8kUZ-1S5o8aTxYBJ5sTFE2dQ3e6qYUKtlErq5mUIDtvxY5tN4BQ7BgNkwtOuZxzSUzpM/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621448714617552898" border="0" /></a><br />I won't ramble here, but just wanted to post some of the pictures from the class. We had 20 fabulous women here creating in class! A special thank you to each of them, they were so fun to start the day with!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-19890420058587867532011-06-20T17:23:00.000-07:002011-06-20T17:51:29.581-07:00Vendor Night @Paper Cowgirl<div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklHEzIsMnIlQX62ty3vX8EYqbMx69kSmzJJyoMFXW_GnBrwvZ9DOMZGR9l-qC-_dRIuVXY6qkF1uTlhnW-xOB_EnCqWeci1NglxC_U8AaDu81OqT_Y3BQtdvGsMGlFR5Daj8OPFWhQbM/s1600/2011-06-18+Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011.jpg"><img alt="leather handpainted cuff bracelets and handpainted cowboy hats with hearts and roses on moss covered dress form with wings painted canvas with french style roses and vintage roses with paintings by Sandra Feazel of 7th St.Studio." src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklHEzIsMnIlQX62ty3vX8EYqbMx69kSmzJJyoMFXW_GnBrwvZ9DOMZGR9l-qC-_dRIuVXY6qkF1uTlhnW-xOB_EnCqWeci1NglxC_U8AaDu81OqT_Y3BQtdvGsMGlFR5Daj8OPFWhQbM/s400/2011-06-18+Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Just thought it might be fun to show you some pictures from Vendor Night at PC! This is a collage of the items in my booth. I did some handpainted Cowgirl Hats, some Handpainted Leather Cuff Bracelets and lots of blingy hair goodies and adornments! I also brought some of my small pieces of artwork to sell. The leather cuffs were the hit of the night! Especially the ones with the Smooshy Roses like the class I taught! I had a great time setting up and selling, but even more fun buying goodies from the other vendors....there were some great treasures at some fab-u-lous prices!!! I need to finish un-packing so I can snap some pics of my treasures! Susan Skinner had some beautiful handmade lamp shades, I bought my mom one for her bedside lamp...and <a href="http://tarnishedandtattered.blogspot.com">Lisa Mc</a> had some great goodies set up with <a href="http://karlascottage.typepad.com">Karla Nathan</a>. <a href="http://sweetfinds.typepad.com">Joanna</a> had some bargains again this time, you can always count on her for lots of loot for your cowgirl buck!!! and <a href="http://flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com">Lesley and Tom</a> had some vintage goodies that I got to use in my studio...<a href="http://talkingwhitetrash.blogspot.com">Talking Trash (Debbie) & Cat Daddy</a> had some vintage velvet roses that I snagged as soon as I saw them...and the booth next to me (Carolyn and Kent from Antique Company Mall) had a line at the check out for the entire evening!!! They were from the antique mall in McKinney...and they just had an endless supply of good stuff. <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/lindakinnairdjewelry">Linda Kinnaird</a> had some lovely original jewelry, <a href="http://dalemclain.blogspot.com">Dale McLain</a> had some sparlling creations as well....and the list goes on and on! If I missed giving you credit for the good, sorry, but I just go into overload thinking about it!!!! Oh, but I must say one more, <a href="http://readarteology.blogspot.com">Jamie Miller </a>of Art-e-ology had bins and bins of paper emphemera and treasures...I can't show you what I bought from her until I give it to my dear friend Gigi for her bday present!!! But it was to die for!!! Check out the <a href="http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com">Paper Cowgirl</a> page on fb to see more pics of the Vendor Night also!!!<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-54925702122698892792011-06-18T17:21:00.000-07:002011-06-18T17:50:46.484-07:00No!!! Has it really been that long????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHP9kkMugrLO6e-uBNGvj2iSujv3Ns_QCp8pZeZIykN86oGMgzQ4idjJda2oS89w_BelY40GgE0lNPk1MtUpdveQ4lNc_03hfBZhh55iYZbPdzZnttAxxxlEWojpcuJjFl71Crr542LYI/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHP9kkMugrLO6e-uBNGvj2iSujv3Ns_QCp8pZeZIykN86oGMgzQ4idjJda2oS89w_BelY40GgE0lNPk1MtUpdveQ4lNc_03hfBZhh55iYZbPdzZnttAxxxlEWojpcuJjFl71Crr542LYI/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619724816154557922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsjanQFjl2Gvnn7SCZjZ51R4M42n9MMv2fMSytS_3chM9lxYJw1PBvZChkTgOg3jpHtAjAaYglzlgv3siO0-ZIzCcJ0YuXMIxlZRCzWi8j1ck2e-PSpeb15ZI6lYVNCmR3vxgTMGNz1s/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsjanQFjl2Gvnn7SCZjZ51R4M42n9MMv2fMSytS_3chM9lxYJw1PBvZChkTgOg3jpHtAjAaYglzlgv3siO0-ZIzCcJ0YuXMIxlZRCzWi8j1ck2e-PSpeb15ZI6lYVNCmR3vxgTMGNz1s/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619724712763471410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BrEiC0LQd8DNaZrDgjiJ4vsQ3VOiwVDmHEx64jntFhtfWkgNRAuj_HWrpKwwTkfapvBI-KZGjL_e15eiipylR6k4sH-OBIeHBtm1HjMyrmy2FEL3ecz_GJsoCvW1jtPnEZNUFdTBFiQ/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BrEiC0LQd8DNaZrDgjiJ4vsQ3VOiwVDmHEx64jntFhtfWkgNRAuj_HWrpKwwTkfapvBI-KZGjL_e15eiipylR6k4sH-OBIeHBtm1HjMyrmy2FEL3ecz_GJsoCvW1jtPnEZNUFdTBFiQ/s400/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619724626292678818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWwTXBiNi9_JwJmVb5q5SEyxjiUg3UYs7kqqLBEXZ1ZoncIbDBOELXBn95geeuajej4oWqdLF32hJoVCleLJPB1OVTmNfl7HoRkO8k-OERJzHoYKFhCGDHjnSPkUCTXLE4ryso95Dgkc/s1600/Paper+Cowgirl+June+2011+003.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYF5OS0R-98bqyqJNyIaq95s2z-KzKynoBeTOoGdrIRxtVfq6trrhc1a5dj5GSsf1ou2x5ueJfDGFqeb72bzAePsBRUlRT9sJrfAsvKj8w3VK9y1hVFOF1meURoAg30-OCKpbzSqCUQ08/s1600/IMG_2678.JPG"><br /></a><br />Surely it has not been over two months since I last blogged!!?! Yikes, sorry, life gets busy and I start running and before you know it, Spring has turned to Summer. Hot, Hot Summer at that! Well, since it has been so long, guess I better start catching up...the most important thing I can think of is that I just returned from <a href="http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com">Paper Cowgirl</a> in Waxahachie! The beautiful paper dress shown above was what greeted us at the<a href="http://dovesnestrestaurant.com"> Dove's Nest</a> on our first night! <a href="http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com">Ann-Denise Anderson</a> made this out of crepe paper, coffee filters, paper clay and sheer imagination! Is that not just gorgeous? I am always amazed at her creations, she must stay up all day and night dreaming of things to make for our enjoyment at the PC events! and speaking of dreaming up things for us at PC, the other picture is <a href="http://yappingcatstudio.blogspot.com">Cindy Mayfield</a> our head "cowgirl" who makes it all happen at the Paper Cowgirl retreats! She is the hard working, creative leader of Paper Cowgirl! And what an event it was! I have lots more pics to post, but just wanted to get a start on catching up...I am in great need of unpacking my art supplies and putting my studio back together tonight, so I will continue tomorrow...over coffee...right after I have my blueberry waffles and bacon for breakfast!! Maybe I will even snap a pic of those before I gobble them down!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-4407801064830438822011-03-20T08:32:00.000-07:002011-03-20T08:50:48.859-07:00Living The Creative Life!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7-7NNZoZeIBbYhYA2pvta88mJjS1tveeFlDv2LqTjhQMLfUeVc-pWOSKurEtXhXIw7nX2m8FNWN7Fq0n7BQSYN6mgsZ8fVJ978nr7ED1gwKUBaTLaaDI2U6nSFg-vv0NlaNBEeEW_AI/s1600/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+275.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx7-7NNZoZeIBbYhYA2pvta88mJjS1tveeFlDv2LqTjhQMLfUeVc-pWOSKurEtXhXIw7nX2m8FNWN7Fq0n7BQSYN6mgsZ8fVJ978nr7ED1gwKUBaTLaaDI2U6nSFg-vv0NlaNBEeEW_AI/s400/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190086879306866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3QppSClgaLfnPqLstqdcbijUjvuYOKJ213iFjIqaT88GD6DCjLfd_SYc5wF2zUGWhjRyeq4VgVFVb0-SrRytiLm-t5bAa2lQE-09OvFq1eomYAyZk2M2BDEzlJUwgcMJhKUadx_6sjM/s1600/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+138.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3QppSClgaLfnPqLstqdcbijUjvuYOKJ213iFjIqaT88GD6DCjLfd_SYc5wF2zUGWhjRyeq4VgVFVb0-SrRytiLm-t5bAa2lQE-09OvFq1eomYAyZk2M2BDEzlJUwgcMJhKUadx_6sjM/s400/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586189781405523058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgViFA6FsLaRGCAbjgNfUB_oNIwNNmHxHb7rOtD1IEjo_CLnK5aAzoFcfSHiPit3GBlV5zMDhfIkvSSpQ1WWGBxLXkrK1_Yst4vd6b2GicnH-AnHXqeLV8z5SQ4lpp1xFLwD1aaf-ihU/s1600/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+102.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgViFA6FsLaRGCAbjgNfUB_oNIwNNmHxHb7rOtD1IEjo_CLnK5aAzoFcfSHiPit3GBlV5zMDhfIkvSSpQ1WWGBxLXkrK1_Yst4vd6b2GicnH-AnHXqeLV8z5SQ4lpp1xFLwD1aaf-ihU/s400/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586189608195304258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieCl2R7MM5AXg2AjhRpko5SBb-0gVLWHCx0Qi4o-2Z1eL87fEhh3TcWPAmMzNujKPyHfV7gm1YrBfbvmSCAgOVjGbooZtJW3lbcSz5zyiUZ9RpsuxwzmwMFzEHuKgSsw58yX5IRMlz1E/s1600/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+148.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieCl2R7MM5AXg2AjhRpko5SBb-0gVLWHCx0Qi4o-2Z1eL87fEhh3TcWPAmMzNujKPyHfV7gm1YrBfbvmSCAgOVjGbooZtJW3lbcSz5zyiUZ9RpsuxwzmwMFzEHuKgSsw58yX5IRMlz1E/s400/Funky+Finds+Art+March+2011+148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586185735825645858" border="0" /></a><br />Living the Creative Life!!! I have been so blessed over the last few months to actively pursue the life of an artist! I have devoted days upon end to the creative process. Of course my house is reflecting this in an absolute state of chaos! But, I am so content, to each day focus on creating and playing in paint! I have created to my hearts content and then set up at local shows to sell my creations. I love the whole process of producing, designing a set up, creating a display and then selling and meeting the people who attend these events and invest their time and money in original art! There is nothing like it! I am also blessed that my two kids (now young adults) enjoy doing this with me! My daughter and my son both like to do these shows with me, they both have an appreciation of the artist, time, talent and dedication it takes to do this. I had an artist come up to me after the show this past weekend to tell me he so enjoyed visiting with my son, how polite and knowledgeable he was in his conversation about this artist work. I mean what other 18 yr old guy knows the difference between organic cotton used in creating clothing, than masses produced manufactured items! I hope both of them will always carry that appreciation of art with them in some form or another! I just smile when I see a small child setting up at these shows with their parent....the parent trying to balance setting up with entertaining the very active little one running around the booth. I remember those days, and let me tell you, they pay off...doing something you love, creating and involving your kids, is a priceless investment in their future. I cherish the days that I got to spend at home when my kids were little, painting in the driveway while they rode their bikes. I was always just a step away to answer a question or watch a new learned trick..or to see the bug they caught or the flower they picked. They were always welcome to create...had access to endless art supplies, and were encouraged to just play in art. Today as I look at both of them, young adults...I value even more the time I got to spend with them. The days pass much to fast, and every season brings a new challenge...but watching them grow as young adults...is a so fun!<br /> Well, I really started out this post to talk about creating art...but just had to share the treasure that time with my kids is at my last few art events. To all of you that purchased or came to see my art, thank you so much! You make this dream of mine a reality! You make it possible for me to spend my days creating and making memories!!! I appreciate you more than you know!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-28846183890973079692011-03-01T04:41:00.000-08:002011-03-01T04:52:34.570-08:00YeeeeHawww, it is time to register for Paper Cowgirl!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6zR2OhmmNLQ5_kZPWhL_DHeJ-95Xr5At221n532LEZJEXY8_tje4yqfKB_HEdyKV5bKZG1Z5crko2Ex4ogyD3jYTMQWd1kjWHIQCu5dRCvJNpolSUjltJUacrdj7j-G2S7B4dDXUzf8/s1600/new+art+022.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6zR2OhmmNLQ5_kZPWhL_DHeJ-95Xr5At221n532LEZJEXY8_tje4yqfKB_HEdyKV5bKZG1Z5crko2Ex4ogyD3jYTMQWd1kjWHIQCu5dRCvJNpolSUjltJUacrdj7j-G2S7B4dDXUzf8/s400/new+art+022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579091087515123474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Have you registered yet??? ARe you in???? Paper Cowgirl is just around the corner...June 2011 Registration is open and filling up fast!!! </span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">I have pictured my class project here for you to see, the class <span style="font-weight: bold;">Petite Bouquet</span> is a combination of painting and collage. The main focus of the class is learning to paint the European styled <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">smoosh-y</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">roses!!!</span></span> And if you have never attempted painting roses...it can be intimidating...but not in my class. I will break it down into simple steps that will have you smelling like a rose and painting them too!!! If you are not a painter, you will be after this class! This class is for beginners as well as those of you advanced in your painting skills. I will supply all you need for the painting and all you need to bring is any embellishments that you may want to add after the fact. My suggestion would be a <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">vintage bling </span></span>(brooch or jewel) and a <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">vintage or vintage look chain</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span>so I can show you how to hang your beautiful art in vintage style! Many of the classes are sold out, but there are still lots of good ones to grab, if you hurry!!!! Here is the site:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.pcregistration.blogspot.com </span></span>So, go get yer boots on and come join us for some Texas size fun and creating!!! PC style!!!!<br /></span></span></span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-4826261884312248622010-11-19T06:01:00.000-08:002010-11-19T06:16:35.215-08:00The Apple Does Not Fall Far from The Tree!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppXagkDiA0yg2cNyQxJi8_ABkPpcSZnLBE1gynLGgrNpZU1jnsJL8zdofcNWtj7sxkUdIE8pndFzIbdzclv_mN1dGb7169Y6tHDXmy3OWkZP1a8r8EQ8RXZlb2I_JG66vfORnz6Gu86U/s1600/Spencer+graduation+announcement+006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppXagkDiA0yg2cNyQxJi8_ABkPpcSZnLBE1gynLGgrNpZU1jnsJL8zdofcNWtj7sxkUdIE8pndFzIbdzclv_mN1dGb7169Y6tHDXmy3OWkZP1a8r8EQ8RXZlb2I_JG66vfORnz6Gu86U/s400/Spencer+graduation+announcement+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261839509564146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HkgP7bTC3r4pstf8iKv2WdiQITVqfdyXktF_39I_uPh1EVH6nyyPTknfkjg2uAbyuWR2lW1VCEcp3pkrRsyTc-Hj_SAtF9GTFw_jVWS8DcMp16yQrKqVgumG_lhW7EmcPwoIiCv43_8/s1600/gallery+luncheon+002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HkgP7bTC3r4pstf8iKv2WdiQITVqfdyXktF_39I_uPh1EVH6nyyPTknfkjg2uAbyuWR2lW1VCEcp3pkrRsyTc-Hj_SAtF9GTFw_jVWS8DcMp16yQrKqVgumG_lhW7EmcPwoIiCv43_8/s400/gallery+luncheon+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541261082537070450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqxAnJ_xeyX060Ry0okqutz25glLBvxs5qTRIQnMrvUxbpIk2r4F-cRU5v_BMrlWHVaTTpn12tgL_du3CMUR5XnWy2oOSgDEPEFfSUZ5BJF3EA5MVv0nFEnEyiN10fIHYQmrMPMAvtLY/s1600/gallery+luncheon+003.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqxAnJ_xeyX060Ry0okqutz25glLBvxs5qTRIQnMrvUxbpIk2r4F-cRU5v_BMrlWHVaTTpn12tgL_du3CMUR5XnWy2oOSgDEPEFfSUZ5BJF3EA5MVv0nFEnEyiN10fIHYQmrMPMAvtLY/s400/gallery+luncheon+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541260995776868370" border="0" /></a><br />This is my son, Spencer, the photo of him was taken about 6 mo. ago, he has cut his hair off since then...all graduated from high school and growing up. He is testing out his hand at all kinds of things...work, will start college in January....taking on more responsibility, and just testing the waters to see what it is he enjoys doing. He decided the other day to try his hand at painting. Now grant you, both my kids will play a little in my studio with me, but for the most part...they think paint and art supplies are "mom's thing". But since I have been painting more lately, and having moved my studio/office back home...he has shown an interest. When I say "gallery" ...his hears perk up...he has become curious as to how this whole art thing works. So, when I came home from the gallery the other day and told him about several of the new artist, he decided he wanted to try his hand at painting. So, above you can see his first two attempts! When he was finished, we packed them in the van and I took them over to the gallery with some of my paintings...well much to his delight! Gaylynn like his work, gave him cuddos for his first attempts and framed them and hung them at the gallery...not just at the gallery, but in a prime spot. Spencer is so excited about this, he even posted it on fb to show his friends! He said he had some request paintings for their dorm room! How exciting is that, to be young, discover something that you enjoy doing and for it to be such an exciting thing to see if they sell!!! Yes! For me, it means all those hours of painting and exposing my kids to art, has paid off. If they even love it enough to have it as a hobby, it will make me so happy. Art has been my saving grace all my life, if I can pass that on to even one of my children, that is a good thing! <br />Hope everyone is looking forward to a great weekend and maybe even some creating! I know I am, the ideas are just poppin around in here....counting the hours till I can pick up the paint brush!!!! Hey, and look, I have posted three days straight now...think that may be a record for me....till tomorrow, bye my friends!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-78650853321932681882010-11-18T05:11:00.000-08:002010-11-18T05:28:26.452-08:00Exciting,Fabulous, Wonderful Day!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Jxtass3JZQqb6chNm42nTRoRqUkBT-KUiWkulrXnjgMxHT0szWJBgmhGHovb8JMFHraLSwbgRmW7ny8inujNvypycrynzr5fBATYdcwUmQvLhKrLdVzNWE7sXbry4pyz8Iln8TczAM/s1600/gallery+luncheon+010.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Jxtass3JZQqb6chNm42nTRoRqUkBT-KUiWkulrXnjgMxHT0szWJBgmhGHovb8JMFHraLSwbgRmW7ny8inujNvypycrynzr5fBATYdcwUmQvLhKrLdVzNWE7sXbry4pyz8Iln8TczAM/s400/gallery+luncheon+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540877509428545762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjKZGQeJPFaHFkTl4EuOou4vOIBeiHrVT_7b0pbaopytc6ky1LNxBqhprRc4e_sDoMutzDgjKg1uVX3S1fXWVE10kGmiZeYHfS5bwzV9w5bmXKMnPplU5riyHMsPiyx3ucnBM3HfxCIQ/s1600/gallery+luncheon+008.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjKZGQeJPFaHFkTl4EuOou4vOIBeiHrVT_7b0pbaopytc6ky1LNxBqhprRc4e_sDoMutzDgjKg1uVX3S1fXWVE10kGmiZeYHfS5bwzV9w5bmXKMnPplU5riyHMsPiyx3ucnBM3HfxCIQ/s400/gallery+luncheon+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540877401473390402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">What a Day!!!</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> Yesterday was such an exciting day! I attended a luncheon at the gallery where I sell my artwork, <span style="font-weight: bold;">La Montage, </span>for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Society of Interior Design-Dallas Chapter. </span>Jill and I got to present our line of original artwork for children's rooms! There were two of the other artist there, we also got to meet and that all in itself was a treat. Melissa McKean and Julie Pharr were there to present there artwork too. The group of Interior Designers were such a sweet group of ladies and seemed so encouraging of one another. I loved seeing that. Gaylynn, the gallery owner, had the gallery all decorated for the Holidays and served a lovely lunch of bowtie pasta with sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce, caesar salad and baguettes. Each place setting had a beautiful handmade ornament from Melissa of <span style="font-weight: bold;">ELLE Designs</span>. I wish I had snapped a picture of the tables, they were beautiful! A beautiful gallery filled to the brim with inspiring artwork, lovely ladies, a beautiful hostess, a chance to discuss the benefits of custom artwork....what a fabulous time! And after the event, all the artist gathered at a table and enjoyed lunch together. Wonderful conversation about our work, what inspires us, future projects....and we got to know each other a little more. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kelly</span>, Gaylynn's new assistant joined us and she was so much fun! It was nice to see how great she fit into the mix as she will be representing out work to clients and stores in the future. <br />It was a day that made me realize how truly blessed I am to be doing something I absolutely love. To be passionate about your work is the most rewarding thing. To wake up each day and look forward to creating.....is like living in a dream!!! Really, if I could make art, teach art, sell art all day everyday... makes me one very happy girl!!! </span></span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-51135414806521335442010-11-17T06:01:00.000-08:002010-11-17T06:14:04.526-08:00JUst FoR ToDaY....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBStTeKV-kVSNkCHoRay8iw1aX9fyt1OcpiHrsVUPLOfxi9GEdxQ_gRkLHjttwUXtdOeL9vey_sCyv-InvwgPMdxtzKCdf_tbYMXjkoufciENsI3OzwYtjKcS6xJgFiGCGuD9-3wdEms/s1600/funky+finds+033.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisBStTeKV-kVSNkCHoRay8iw1aX9fyt1OcpiHrsVUPLOfxi9GEdxQ_gRkLHjttwUXtdOeL9vey_sCyv-InvwgPMdxtzKCdf_tbYMXjkoufciENsI3OzwYtjKcS6xJgFiGCGuD9-3wdEms/s400/funky+finds+033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540519999322700978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nKH2lZ4HT4XaDZnqKIxuAqINUL5WnBe5ZYkNgVUYy4T258cIyCoRnZgj13M9Wa_XQFbHz19ydytsK9uXimVGMc3ckN_4F2H1tS6xtjjJ6-Wa-eCttfdpZILWn0_EwrK7JCPTXMuOkXA/s1600/funky+finds+035.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nKH2lZ4HT4XaDZnqKIxuAqINUL5WnBe5ZYkNgVUYy4T258cIyCoRnZgj13M9Wa_XQFbHz19ydytsK9uXimVGMc3ckN_4F2H1tS6xtjjJ6-Wa-eCttfdpZILWn0_EwrK7JCPTXMuOkXA/s400/funky+finds+035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540519754132827058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I absolutely love reading blogs, love seeing all the pictures too. Every time I read blogs, I get inspired, promise to blog more, but then when I start to try and figure out what to blog about, I get overwhelmed....art, life, emotion, work...what to blog. Well, JUst FoR ToDaY, I will not freak out, not stress...just share a random picture and babble about a little of it all, because, JUst FoR ToDaY, I don't have to be PERFECT!!! <br />Today is Wednesday, middle of the week and I have an exciting day ahead. I am attending a luncheon for the Dallas Interior Design Society, that is being hosted by La Montage. La Montage is the gallery where I sell my artwork. I am attending not as a designer...but as an artist! I am changing hats and can not wait to wear this one!!! I and several of the other artist that are represented at the gallery, will be on hand to discuss our art, promote our art and just welcome the designers to the gallery. I stayed up really late last night, deciding what to wear (need to look artsy!), even painted my toenails and fingernails! My son came home and said to me...Mom, most women go get their nails done!. Well, not if you decide at 10:00 that it needs to be done! I never plan that far in advance. But nails are done, outfit and accessories are chosen! I am about to hit the shower and get ready....so excited. I will try to remember to take my camera and take some pictures...especially of the other artist and the designers there. I am excited to meet two of the other artist that I have never met. Butterflies in the tummy kind of day, but in a good way. And reminding myself all the way...I do not have to be PERFECT, if JUst FoR ToDay!!!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-20080909212157406652010-11-08T18:23:00.000-08:002010-11-08T18:32:17.943-08:00Tickled Pink and Pleased As Punch!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_AnQLgTZULuV5nTVZKXaNjWHr8HTZ1BYHBaM6-OzJQBFXOvlFpEo7DFBh-yB8F_Me384pGIZ47CTWknU0ex7jJSGQjT0v7ALYq9HB7u7819ykmh2XUsHSZoe98-3RhaM9suBow8Ct48/s1600/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+034.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_AnQLgTZULuV5nTVZKXaNjWHr8HTZ1BYHBaM6-OzJQBFXOvlFpEo7DFBh-yB8F_Me384pGIZ47CTWknU0ex7jJSGQjT0v7ALYq9HB7u7819ykmh2XUsHSZoe98-3RhaM9suBow8Ct48/s400/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537370718067908850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVZ1Km0WpaE3Vg-R0P9ihtpJ_HEOxxrwV3kgulW2hP85aD-Cd-4YNxsXEJ2lUfTwfj_vopll-QsgHJkR8HRHnd8Wn2_9dkhHMZKQEHFFDq9G4yApKCsB1_s-meHhG91xD41TE5hrBjPM/s1600/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+013.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVZ1Km0WpaE3Vg-R0P9ihtpJ_HEOxxrwV3kgulW2hP85aD-Cd-4YNxsXEJ2lUfTwfj_vopll-QsgHJkR8HRHnd8Wn2_9dkhHMZKQEHFFDq9G4yApKCsB1_s-meHhG91xD41TE5hrBjPM/s400/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537370711325858642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFD7nyWWb-kbOoxuAB-6v4jeZ4sW2shboTKCqn-dHxl9-Bw6UGWXmS55IFno_iZhG_Sm84NlMWx3b5clpRxo6cEt-ZwMa_sR1_aSKENMNIS7HlMQeGn0dN5XPwR_HIiMzoymz3pKDyI8/s1600/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFD7nyWWb-kbOoxuAB-6v4jeZ4sW2shboTKCqn-dHxl9-Bw6UGWXmS55IFno_iZhG_Sm84NlMWx3b5clpRxo6cEt-ZwMa_sR1_aSKENMNIS7HlMQeGn0dN5XPwR_HIiMzoymz3pKDyI8/s400/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537370701160630146" border="0" /></a>How could you not be tickled pink when you get to spend the day painting at a fabulous Children's Boutique! I have just completed the dressing room and the castle at Heaven Sent Children's Boutique in Lewisville! What a fun project! I could not help but be inspired by all the darling girlie things at this adorable shop! Tutu's and hairbows, cute, cute clothes and the most precious baby things you could ever want to see! They even have Vera Bradley bags and purses!!! It is a good think I do not have a little girl to dress, but even though I do not, I managed to come home with some of their treasures!!! A tutu for my big dog, the cutest pink stockings for the studio and the sudden urge to paint everything <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">PINK!!! </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My next project there is to paint a carriage fit for a princess on one of the walls....can't wait to begin!!!!</span>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-30037085909914769312010-10-26T08:06:00.000-07:002010-11-01T06:04:43.694-07:00New Adventures...just a beginning!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-ChVe47VgUkUrcs-tnNyAZZmCyl5TXpcbPyaA4qbbGjoLWKA2ZyoTQe2RWkuw-ic4UQUxcR3TKYPPg2rFxapTDFslP0t7mgMKEwrUExEi0L75wiritsci7eiilWSNrrPG4kby-vbHsY/s1600/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-ChVe47VgUkUrcs-tnNyAZZmCyl5TXpcbPyaA4qbbGjoLWKA2ZyoTQe2RWkuw-ic4UQUxcR3TKYPPg2rFxapTDFslP0t7mgMKEwrUExEi0L75wiritsci7eiilWSNrrPG4kby-vbHsY/s400/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531691290559484498" border="0" /></a>As most of you know my first love is painting...I have been know to say that if I could stay home in my pajamas and paint all day, <span style="font-style: italic;">I would be oh so happy</span>! <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /> </span>Well, God must have heard me say it so much, that he began to make that a reality! I have along with my friend Jill Collins, begun an new adventure...we are creating a line of children's art work! We are selling thru a local gallery and loving this new adventure. Beginning in November, they will be marketed to Children's Boutiques and Specialty Stores. Available in prints and originals.<br />This is <span style="font-style: italic;"> so much darn fun<span style="font-style: italic;"> that it does not even feel like work!!! </span></span>So excited to be doing this! So I really do get to spend days in my leopard and rose jammies with paint all over my hands and in my hair...creating whimsical fun!!! This all started and then my friend Shawnee that owns Heaven Sent Children's Boutique in Lewisville, called to say that she was moving her shop to a new location...and then Stride Rite called to ask me to help on there new location too. So that opened the door to two commercial jobs that were so open to creative thinking...I got to let my imagination soar on these! Next post will be some of that work! I am so blessed in my work, I truly love what I am doing and look forward to each new day!!!Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-36961372670008951212010-10-24T11:30:00.001-07:002010-10-24T12:06:23.908-07:00Oh Where Do I Begin.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2jgwIrf96ZvQ0cDu0_xYCE8EF2qx0t5pkAGfFgVJSTeGs__bcUazxxffEWOcfGLfbP1AXJPW78JLYy02GsPB1gSFdAi_hm3BC_R47tX49BLNRDm-K2bvXB6VmKvvrBXXSqmDaKNCRug/s1600/October+Art+for+the+Holidays+036.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaLPJ31X31Y2xS_DaLsDfMXxN10mHkXSlLLGNRthf-6MNl_Sb9Bpq8-Ml3CXNgD5n50uci9xZXFzA0dYG0B8Z8TM_SGboFRks4_7tXaXxXlQR13Ozx-AYXfBOFZ-0H_pic-5QA2ndx_4/s1600/october+2010+011.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaLPJ31X31Y2xS_DaLsDfMXxN10mHkXSlLLGNRthf-6MNl_Sb9Bpq8-Ml3CXNgD5n50uci9xZXFzA0dYG0B8Z8TM_SGboFRks4_7tXaXxXlQR13Ozx-AYXfBOFZ-0H_pic-5QA2ndx_4/s400/october+2010+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531686383318729314" border="0" /></a>Where do I even begin to tell you all the places I have been or the things I have done since last I blogged!?! It truly is frightening to recount them all. There are so many things happening, so many things in the works, so many events attended, so much still to do! I have been painting till my fingers have about fallen off, but so happy to be doing that! Filled to overflowing with the joy of constant creating! Well...I guess I will start at the beginning or at least a few months back...Starting in August, we closed the warehouse out....for those of you that had attended our monthly sales, thank you so much for your following! But it truly was becoming a full time job for me...my design work and art making were taking a back seat to it....and it was a mutual agreement from all the Warehouse Artchix involved that it was time for each of us to put our energy into something new. I moved my office and art supplies back home to Irving...creating a home office in one of the spare bedrooms and also creating a larger studio. I now have a seperate studio from my house, but also a studio inside my house as well. And I am still overflowing with art supplies and projects! I love having it all back home and readily available to get to at any time...day or night. I learned so much by having the warehouse, business lessons, creative lessons and lessons in dealing with people and different personalities. I learned to let God take control, to let him lead and to follow. I am glad to turn a page and begin in a new direction too.<br />So stay tuned and I will fill you in on that new direction and where it is taking me! Have a great weekend!~SandraSandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-83713857519670809742010-07-10T08:28:00.000-07:002010-07-10T08:38:41.633-07:00Happy Saturday !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxnLPRlS7m-tcsQ36JFILzSpEGoYa-O7gwh64C1VLB4JtqZXhy6nU4u92XoKy9cCjfDA_MTvOjzw5VWamCgYoY4fVISLbM8Cv-FW4wqoQpVoplfMRwsJ_OpLZY_rKJSFjmP98R5YUkC8/s1600/new+art+019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492301059391045490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxnLPRlS7m-tcsQ36JFILzSpEGoYa-O7gwh64C1VLB4JtqZXhy6nU4u92XoKy9cCjfDA_MTvOjzw5VWamCgYoY4fVISLbM8Cv-FW4wqoQpVoplfMRwsJ_OpLZY_rKJSFjmP98R5YUkC8/s400/new+art+019.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCmFp98DBrYLdZgf-rR54P4EbIw_8TMnwtUcCtGIpQQauUx681JebDsKYZNCjdxmV4DemstNHuCYIEqYxHHga_2MPXsgHA8xTazPzTnMvsUgwdNag00vrkIGkvf8Oq-8ujgSKShmuC_s/s1600/new+art+044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492300870728176034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCmFp98DBrYLdZgf-rR54P4EbIw_8TMnwtUcCtGIpQQauUx681JebDsKYZNCjdxmV4DemstNHuCYIEqYxHHga_2MPXsgHA8xTazPzTnMvsUgwdNag00vrkIGkvf8Oq-8ujgSKShmuC_s/s400/new+art+044.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Happy Saturday everyone!!! Hope you are finding this rainy day to be as inspiring as I have.....when it is rainy and overcast, it makes me feel like I need to stay home and work on projects...and that is a good thing. I have been home these last few rainy days working on some new things...do you want a peek? ~~~hint...look at the above photos!</div><div>I love painting <span style="color:#ff6666;">roses</span>, and the "smooshier" the better! I painted these into a paper cone, the only thing missing is the vintage jeweled piece I am adding to it later today. </div><div>I have decided that this piece will be my next class subject to teach. I will be sending out class information this weekend, so stay tuned for the dates and time. I loved teaching at Paper Cowgirl and want to teach more <span style="color:#ff6666;">painting classes</span>...or shall I say <span style="color:#ff6666;">creative workshops</span>. The girls that took the class at PC were so inspring, I loved interacting with them and seeing what they created!! It just makes me so happy, so why not add more of it to my life!! I am into creating <strong>HAPPY,</strong> aren't you? </div></div>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-28920941837236793682010-07-08T11:15:00.000-07:002010-07-08T11:30:37.136-07:00Yes, One Thing Leads to Another and Another...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJoeV8DzhwPk9XbTKy5-N8jkr99iVmL8S7TsmFxKdp52GptYnmBd5s5RAhGTGLKwJdnfhdJuN1D_EQq1jV5ajacCO68LgT6fvAmONe8qTb62z5d_D7XJtc56VPv-tfAGQzfuUkF7BMy0/s1600/new+art+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491601899401372402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJoeV8DzhwPk9XbTKy5-N8jkr99iVmL8S7TsmFxKdp52GptYnmBd5s5RAhGTGLKwJdnfhdJuN1D_EQq1jV5ajacCO68LgT6fvAmONe8qTb62z5d_D7XJtc56VPv-tfAGQzfuUkF7BMy0/s400/new+art+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0l5eZv8PEh-LTn1Q1iWq1EP5-_03tRNElz_8jSN8XhSSQLLhKhS1VQDr45C9tTshJL1nWy4W_AVqpvoppQ-wR6FMpTeltaogG5LWObEY6U63fC912ciJOrM2papFRpLV6iI4zq4aGbcg/s1600/new+art+005.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4TAqnBxVrASdIEh7GWsQHkZZTfMjc5J9V-JKKoqt0-ePdifFxqNC0OiuI43Hn_Y15fuDYyWpTJH1Q8PGviIKMak2to_E4dOu7am_4t_ZEPO9LmZ6hMVnVTTM2vLrEdpkhCCenJCcQA/s1600/new+art+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491601223939513938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4TAqnBxVrASdIEh7GWsQHkZZTfMjc5J9V-JKKoqt0-ePdifFxqNC0OiuI43Hn_Y15fuDYyWpTJH1Q8PGviIKMak2to_E4dOu7am_4t_ZEPO9LmZ6hMVnVTTM2vLrEdpkhCCenJCcQA/s400/new+art+001.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong>Now, back to the story.....</strong></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>if you read the post below (in my backward kind of way!) :)</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>here are some pics of the monster furniture....see it is so big I could not get it all in the camera lens! </div><div>It started out a pale murky green color, but not for long...as I took the brush that already had the brown paint on it from the walls and began painting it, dipping in a can of white paint as I went, so it gave it a kinda vintage whitewashed look. Then for the final coat, I dry brushed a whiter white on top and added some iron pieced to the top and on the table front...painted those white too<strong>! THEN the fun began!!!! </strong></div><div>I grabbed all the brown transfer ware I could find in my house, some ironstone pieces that I had from my dad's collections and began arranging. I am still working on it some, it changes daily....now I have added my red glass plates behind the brown transferware and love that! Who knew brown and red looked so cool together (yes, I do have the Country Living magazine with it on the cover, thanks to Cindy over at Yapping Cat!!!) </div><div> </div><div>And do you see the cute little sconce hanging on the wall beside it??? I got those years ago at Golightley's in North Richland Hills...they were in my hall bath....but they got updated shades and moved to a better locale! They even came with muslin tea stained cord covers! </div><div>Hopefully by the end of the weekend (hear my kids snickering at this!!! and maybe even my sweet mom!) the dining room will be finished.......well it will be done in time for Christmas!!! I promise ...really! ~~~Sandra</div><div> </div><div>Well, there are more things to lead to here...but that's another post~stay tuned for more!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-60115674392337445132010-07-08T10:46:00.000-07:002010-07-08T11:13:05.400-07:00One Thing Leads to Another!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fnn7KQnHSLAy62HK2u-GgS8X0ReaQEbnl0QRkZa14VFWTDuDsv6voWGrY9nybNLge_vUb3Il5tIzZO8w0QH-Jo8c98XINR2_r2kpeCtexVxCYHTLnsrfrkSLTfafb7OAFHO3A-d-5Cw/s1600/new+art+001.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJ7W9UURa-Bhyphenhyphen2Vn4nLNHL2nMQE47ZqeGTGnoKOJAMLvpoacy8Fft4EKafblx6s-z7boh6ZFKgFHZ4EkQ8qhCEdqWWhgQR_lBcvxBB0RYcpJx_kXkGAO5pLOg5jQ1kzsA_h9N6n-Qh6k/s1600/art+retreat+051.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491596443331038786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJ7W9UURa-Bhyphenhyphen2Vn4nLNHL2nMQE47ZqeGTGnoKOJAMLvpoacy8Fft4EKafblx6s-z7boh6ZFKgFHZ4EkQ8qhCEdqWWhgQR_lBcvxBB0RYcpJx_kXkGAO5pLOg5jQ1kzsA_h9N6n-Qh6k/s400/art+retreat+051.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjAgKoKxJZG5xIh9LSTAEOzt03Hu691wUuPuzKM-8w9687dBIWv83WEL7gt_zwLaQ0TB4xiv4vv-ZQXtCboSL-CpWpup4Eh9G8yXkRFUsWFPVTuuoEFDf5Ix0jfgBLIr3FJ24Kwi14NQ/s1600/art+retreat+049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491596044347884770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjAgKoKxJZG5xIh9LSTAEOzt03Hu691wUuPuzKM-8w9687dBIWv83WEL7gt_zwLaQ0TB4xiv4vv-ZQXtCboSL-CpWpup4Eh9G8yXkRFUsWFPVTuuoEFDf5Ix0jfgBLIr3FJ24Kwi14NQ/s400/art+retreat+049.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasNNHEnFWgNI-GFHpGSjD3K_h4WMtpK4cTm9ZxUYQgVpp8_LEkGdHzKbcCXEDJ0S6R0la3By5gpDLXoHo_cDippGZmPi38cmWCh7qg3TtuKoePmYgHeUp4JRLQkBFFvvgg8KQW5pAXmY/s1600/art+retreat+054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491595699185371490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasNNHEnFWgNI-GFHpGSjD3K_h4WMtpK4cTm9ZxUYQgVpp8_LEkGdHzKbcCXEDJ0S6R0la3By5gpDLXoHo_cDippGZmPi38cmWCh7qg3TtuKoePmYgHeUp4JRLQkBFFvvgg8KQW5pAXmY/s400/art+retreat+054.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFsJG71GO5-g2W9qzti61OnpAPbObTq224Slfwb6fb2Oc2RWI5vPSOVS-VZUgi4xh07G4zHVYdXWQT3QdWyKEDb7dq5Gw-vUyzkPwAbDnjI60yWhnPxMQ8K7Kf-CLxwoeuu0B1tyLb0o/s1600/art+retreat+056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491595325134684274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFsJG71GO5-g2W9qzti61OnpAPbObTq224Slfwb6fb2Oc2RWI5vPSOVS-VZUgi4xh07G4zHVYdXWQT3QdWyKEDb7dq5Gw-vUyzkPwAbDnjI60yWhnPxMQ8K7Kf-CLxwoeuu0B1tyLb0o/s400/art+retreat+056.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Yep, I told you in my last post that this would be the title of my next post! It all started when I returned home from the Paper Cowgirl (see pics below). I was so full of inspiration of the creating type and full of ideas I saw at The Dove's Nest, that I promptly began painting. Some on canvas and some on walls and some on furniture! I had work to do when I got home, four paintings for the gallery that a designer had ordered (really she only ordered two, but hey now you gotta give a girl some choices! ...so I painted four). Here are the four paintings~~~above...spa like with umber brown backgrounds and layers of tan, cream, beige and whites....can't wait to see which ones she pics! <strong>THEN...</strong>I decided I loved the umber back ground color and seeing that I had a huge treasure of a piece of furniture that a friend dropped off on my driveway.....the alternative was the trash (YIKES!!!! who would do that!!!) I decided to paint my dining room walls in the umber color...or at least two of the walls. My kids will testify to the fact that I can get very distracted when painting and sometimes it may be months before I finish the walls. You see, I have to decorate the walls as I finish painting them....working around the room. It is all a creative process to me and finishing the decor on each wall makes me eager to plan the next wall....doesn't everyone do it this way? So after painting the two walls, I had my son help me drag in the big furniture....did I mention that it was a hutch like kinda thing that was a long narrow table and then a shelved piece on top...almost 8 ft tall! Really, I had just three inches to spare to the ceiling! Now lets see if I can get a pic or two of the piece...don't want you to get bored with all the text! Darn it, I can never seem to get the pics right in blogger....it gets me all confused since I also have a typepad blog...and not to mention my ability to forget minor details!!! Lets blame it on ADD, and adult ADD at that! Sooooooo, let me publish this post and I will start a new one so the pics are in order....I know, a crazy way to do things, but hey that is just he way it is! ~~~~~Sandra </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460787525571855393.post-57162229377305494242010-07-04T08:41:00.000-07:002010-07-04T09:14:02.123-07:00Finally Catching Up After Paper CowgirlI am finally posting some pictures from the Paper Cowgirl Event, what an incredible experience it was! There were over 70 women there, not just ordinary women, but creative, fun and inspiring women!!! I got to see some familiar face like Nancy, LaVerne, Chantal, Cindy and Ann Denise and I got to meet so many new people. The classes were awesome (the ones I took and the ones I heard about) and the vendor night was the best ever! I came home with an empty wallet and a full van!! Here are just a few of the pictures I took, you can go to <a href="http://www.warehouseartchix/">www.warehouseartchix</a> to see more!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2sGZ53iqe2heh7eFAFQgV9saXfUuD_XRQM-l_dYsfQ0_hhPbPUcFCBgDEhP4AMA92remIFC5d7NnKdCseLwVJTyzooDT64T7BybXvOvnlbfNZXaYhMEt-5_H6FtC9UIGJdVQ2DLZ6Ao/s1600/art+retreat+025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490080218208485090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2sGZ53iqe2heh7eFAFQgV9saXfUuD_XRQM-l_dYsfQ0_hhPbPUcFCBgDEhP4AMA92remIFC5d7NnKdCseLwVJTyzooDT64T7BybXvOvnlbfNZXaYhMEt-5_H6FtC9UIGJdVQ2DLZ6Ao/s400/art+retreat+025.JPG" /></a> Here's Cari at our first class on Friday morning (notice her dinosaur bracelet that she bought at the Doves Nest on Thurs. night)...and here is our class kit for Cindy G.'s class, La Petite Boutique...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPh1CWJ456UKWRHb0AnMUMdbbE5dyhrl8XwKpKpigWGidl5OfzZxD_amxR3d0t3ewWlivjSzQZtSYHsCQRG9G7ju2rm3zWuR8uqPpP6jS2q3BVvO1z9nKsKBQJI_k2nZ7gsxXAqxTwc/s1600/art+retreat+024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490079870517822226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPh1CWJ456UKWRHb0AnMUMdbbE5dyhrl8XwKpKpigWGidl5OfzZxD_amxR3d0t3ewWlivjSzQZtSYHsCQRG9G7ju2rm3zWuR8uqPpP6jS2q3BVvO1z9nKsKBQJI_k2nZ7gsxXAqxTwc/s400/art+retreat+024.JPG" /></a> and here is Cindy Gilstrap and her adorable daughter Courtney.....her class was a french inspired boutique dress form with paper ruffles made out of vintage sewing paper patterns! Too Cute and so fun to learn!!! I still have not finished mine, but I will post it when I finish it!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnIJp5jKjcFgpCfgi0EVdtxPBfhWNS9G4QnHYH58bub_qHIGifHuB5G4JfTnEZvqk9lcrTyktjJeKIT5aCvE-PewODg3rfWGRSZP_VTPxrniMxvpyyfMuqNbYrQvu9wZWAcTsZrFcud8/s1600/art+retreat+022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490079552230388674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnIJp5jKjcFgpCfgi0EVdtxPBfhWNS9G4QnHYH58bub_qHIGifHuB5G4JfTnEZvqk9lcrTyktjJeKIT5aCvE-PewODg3rfWGRSZP_VTPxrniMxvpyyfMuqNbYrQvu9wZWAcTsZrFcud8/s400/art+retreat+022.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And here is the adorable Susan Skinner in her hat that I made for her in the Not Just Your Mama's Hat Swap.....it was so fun how it matched what she was wearing....it had lots of vintage baubles on top!<br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0MiUDV-MAjRpdXtQskuuU31e6r_xkSRZXBzLQKQJSXqRD4Qt3kPF-zCAnLa7b8jZFJaX2EDyY17HYOnmII43QgEImXelE9w03TBB8Ar-bvnR7KWzWgLJXnAEju_l_AqzGY0WcpqY-E4/s1600/art+retreat+020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490079196714885922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0MiUDV-MAjRpdXtQskuuU31e6r_xkSRZXBzLQKQJSXqRD4Qt3kPF-zCAnLa7b8jZFJaX2EDyY17HYOnmII43QgEImXelE9w03TBB8Ar-bvnR7KWzWgLJXnAEju_l_AqzGY0WcpqY-E4/s400/art+retreat+020.JPG" /></a> And then when I got home...it was back to creative work painting four "spa" paintings for the gallery, La Montage in Lewisville. These were special orders, and so fun to do....just wait till I show you what this led to. I think my next post will be entitled "One Thing Leads to Another"! That seems to be the way it goes in my world! <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT6j4jVpJQmlcXh0PdfV0uRM-syhR9zJ4iEeDepCRc45aJu2wKEDzwdZnvxOasVUHhZqFj-IlQgmN3Iz4FfcktcU4DpLCD1fYdxTp83jNQxsU1qZB7Axm3IpHfziRyw4N_Prqr7DtTps/s1600/art+retreat+056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490077189868848978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvT6j4jVpJQmlcXh0PdfV0uRM-syhR9zJ4iEeDepCRc45aJu2wKEDzwdZnvxOasVUHhZqFj-IlQgmN3Iz4FfcktcU4DpLCD1fYdxTp83jNQxsU1qZB7Axm3IpHfziRyw4N_Prqr7DtTps/s400/art+retreat+056.JPG" /></a><br />I have lots more photos of the PC event, so stay tuned for more of the fun! Thank you especially to Cindy Mayfield for the hard work and commitment she put into this event. She and the much loved and missed Tina Wright started PC and Cindy has put her heart and soul into keeping it going and growing after the death of Tina. Even though Tina was not there in body, we all felt she was there in spirit, and it was a special treat for us all to meet her husband and daughter at the Meet and Greet on Thursday night. Now I am off to post on the warehouseartchix blog...join me there with the link above!!!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Sandra at 7th St. Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08889342430502811113noreply@blogger.com0