Lets start more blogging!

I have been working really hard on my website these past few weeks and neglecting this poor blog! But in working on the website, I have added a section called DOLLAR STORE, which has tons of products for 50% or more off of anything there. I have also started to add new CHA things that are trickling in. I try my best to have competitive prices, and new and unusual things to offer you. I have added more Art Life Flowers, and now am adding the Button Shop. This will offer all different types of buttons in smaller batches, so you can buy multiples of colors for a cheaper price. I also plan to add in one of a kind vintage buttons as well. I have collected beautiful vintage buttons for projects, and its time to stop hoarding and sharing so I can inspire YOU to use them!
I am also adding the Jewelry back to the site! It was hard to keep up inventory on the jewelry, but I think I have a good system together to keep everything correct. I participate in a monthly booth with THE FIND at Jack London Square and am loving it there. I have all my jewelry and plan to update the website right away with new things. If you ever are looking for something, always ask, as I don't have everything on the website that I sell. Here is some new eye candy for you!

Snow, Snow, Friends, and Daughters

I have had a fantastic 4 day weekend. It started out going up to my sisters family cabin in Arnold. It is a beautiful little town! I loved it. The cabin is gorgeous and the snow was out of control! It took us forever to just get up the little mountain to the cabin and the snow was so high we couldn't open the passenger doors... we laughed uncontrollably, and just went with the adventure! We had two sleeping little boys, who had no idea that we were trying to "dig" into the cabin! I am not sure how much snow we got that night, but here is a pic of the "beast" (our Yukon's name) in the morning. We woke up to no power, pouring snow and the boys LOVED it! First snow ball fight and I got some good pics. Tony took his first skiing lesson which he loved at first, but as a 5 year old it looked like the little brother from Christmas Story, "I can't put my arms down"... lots of laughing playing and family time. I cherished every moment there.

They were staying all weekend, but I came back early to help my buddy, Donna Downey teach at Scrapbook Territory. Can I tell you that Donna is one of the most down to earth, tell it like it is wonderful woman? I have hung out with her before, but we got to have a great long dinner with steak and wine last night, and we all just felt like old friends, that were hanging out. She is genuine, loyal, not to mention so artistic and inspiring. We talked alot about the business, and how we love the relationships we build through teaching. That when you touch someone and connect through our art, everything is worth it. That is why I do what I do. I create for me, but then I share to inspire others that they can do whatever they dream. I am going to start to focus more on this in later posts!

Lastly, I missed greatly my little Bianca who was off with friends to look at colleges in Santa Barbara. I was scared to death to let her go, had a little crying fit after she left and have barely slept while she was gone, but she is driving back today, and LOVED it! She and her friends really want to go there. I already mapquested it and its 322 miles away. I can get there (nascar style) in 4 hours. I think I can handle her being there. We'll have to plan a weekend together there and seriously take a look. How as a parent do you let your child go? I can't imagine life without her here in this house every day with her laughter, loud music and moody times too! I am so blessed to have my little ray of sunshine Tony to help me.


Today I am grateful, happy, emotional and getting ready to have some quiet artistic time. I hope you found some time this weekend to do the same!

Howdy!

Its February, and I just came back from the CHA show and am so excited about all the products I saw, the old and new friends I met and the inspiration flowing from me! I am inspired, and ready to share!




This weekend I am hosting The Art Life Valentine Day crop at Scrapbook Territory from 2-12midnight, come join us to make these two super cute projects, receive goodie bags and prizes, yummy deserts and fun crafting. Call the store to sign up!



I also put up the Valentine Day Folder/Mini Album on my website HERE because, I scheduled the class on Superbowl Sunday, and didn't think a lot of people would be able to get away, so if you can join the class, you can get the kit, along with all the instructions at the link above. You get a TON of product and its perfect for your loved one!


Make sure to check out The Art Life Shop Store! I have started to CLEAR OUT inventory, which means at least (if not more) a savings of 50% for you. Go check it out because quantities are limited!



Finally, I am teaching The Art Life Configurations Class at Scrapbook Territory on February 26th from 1-5pm, this is a long class as we'll be decoupaging the configuration with vintage newsprint! Call the store to sign up for this or the crop at 510-559-9929. I hope to see you there!