Tonights a Big night for me!

Tonight is the signups for the Donna Downey Inspired Workshops. I am so nervous and have that feeling of "what if no one signs up for my classes?"... I want to do Donna proud by choosing me and hope people will choose little ol me to spend some time with at Inspired!

Also, this was a great creative weekend for me! I finished a project "Our House" at Scrapbook Territory friday night with my cropping girls... then Saturday went back to Berkeley to teach, what a lovely group of ladies I had.. thanks for spending the afternoon with me. Then mom and i headed to Brentwood to see DeAnne at Scrapbook Diva. I have been wanting to get out there to teach a class and we nailed down some dates and times. I am going to spend the day on March 20th cropping and doing a make and take at the store, teaching a class on March 27th, then I'll do a full artist day at the store with two classes on April 11th! Look for more info soon!

I am off to put Tony to bed then pace the floor till 9pmpst to watch the signups and see how I do...

March 6th "The Art Life Crop and Mini Project Day"

Come join me and all our Art Life friends for a fun day of cropping and making 3 mini projects! First we'll make the above "Tim Holtz" inspired necklace. You'll have plenty of quotes and charms to pick from to make yours personal. Then we'll make the above 6x6 chipboard hanging sign for you or a loved one. The final project will be a 7gypsies Mini Matchbook which I should have in today's mail! I'll provide a desert bar, refreshments, plenty of giveaways and just lots of friendship and fun. The date is March 6th starting at 2pm and lasts until 12midnight. Its $25 and sure to sell out.. so sign up today by calling Scrapbook Territory at 510-559-9929. Also, if you'd like to do any shopping in The Art Life Shop, I can bring orders with me to the crop. Remember, if you purchase and wear an Art Life Shop T-shirt, you'll get a free gift from me! Hope to see a bunch of you there!

New project and T-Shirts!

With all the ways to share information today, I don't know if repeating information here as well as on The Art Life Shop Facebook Page and my own Facebook page is repeating, but I am so excited about this new project and my new T-shirts! So, here is a looky at the new Jenni Bowlin/Maya Road mini album I created. I think I will be teaching this at Scrap Diva in Brentwood, stay tuned for a date. The T-Shirts are available at the store, free shipping and when I see you in one, you get a free goodie from me!

How to bling a Maya Road Birdie By Tony Costa

Today is one of those days that will go in the memory banks as a wonderful morning. I have this round table with great light in the family room corner that I use as a "project" table instead of our "breakfast nook" (thanks hubby, I love you!) This morning, I was finishing a mini album and Tony loves to come up on the tall chairs and ask if he can "help" with my project. I had finished the painting of the super cute Maya Road Chipboard birds and Tony (like me) LOVES stickles! So, I asked if he would demonstrate the "blinging" of the birds with pictures so I can show you! So, here in sequence is Tony putting the stickles on his fingers and rubbing it on the birds, then our finished product. He was so proud!

All kinds of new Product!

I have been a busy little bee! The UPS man is coming every day to bring me boxes of JOY! The new product is amazing and I am so inspired to make beautiful things! I have in the shop new: Jenni Bowlin, Melody Ross Artsy Urban and Homespun Chic, Maya Road, New fun Jewelry and more!

I am finished with two of the mini projects we'll make at The Art Life Crop on March 6th, and I promise you'll love them! The Crop will be on Saturday March 6th from 2-12mid (I added two more hours of cropping fun!) and we'll make 3 mini projects and I'll have a desert bar and refreshments, all for $25. Call Scrapbook Territory to sign up as this will sell out! 510-559-9929.

I'm teaching today at Scrapbook Territory and there are a few spots left if you'd like to join us!

Join The Art Life Shop on Facebook!

I have started a group on Facebook for The Art Life Shop! Come join us HERE and post some pics of what you have made with The Art Life products or kits, I'll be picking a few people at random to receive the make and take I taught at Scrapbook Diva last night plus some other Art Life goodies. Lets share inspiration and creativity! Also, if you were there last night, can you post or send me any pics you took? I didn't have my camera and I'd love to have a few to post!

Fantastic Day!

I am so excited, honored, nervous and just WOWSERS! I was chosen to be a teacher at the Donna Downey Inspired Workshop Event in May! I can't believe I will be on this list of phenomenal teachers. I will be surrounded by everyone that I admire.. Its so exciting to be chosen. Here is a link to the website if you can come out and join us for this wonderful event! Inspired Workshop

Also here is a link to my newsletter I sent out today. I have a ton of things I am planning and the calendar is filling up already through May! I am really looking forward to the first The Art Life Crop/Mini Workshops night on March 6th! This will be a super fun crop and we'll make 3 projects. Sign up now with Scrapbook Territory

New Handmade Vintage Inspired Valentine Necklaces!

Come on over to the Shop and take a look at this limited edition of Vintage Inspired Valentine Day necklaces. They are only $12 and its free shipping on these. There are only 10 so pick one up now! They are also one of a kind. The Art Life Shop