Saturday, January 15, 2011

Big Year


Welcome to 2011
I have a big year ahead of me
My husband and I will celebrate a big birthday
My twins boys will graduate from high school
My daughter's last year in middle school

BIG, BIG, BIG

So, come along for the ride.
I share things I have learned and artwork I have created
I hope you are inspired, enlighten, or maybe amused.
Here is to us all and 2011
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Thursday, December 23, 2010


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD TIME

My Christmas wish is very simple,
may we laugh, eat, dance and make merry
with family and friends over the holidays.
May our New Year be overflowing with health, wealth and happiness.


xxxx Susan


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Perfection

Here is the owl piece completed and ready for the 8th Annual Artist Showcase this Friday and Saturday. I will have two other pieces in the exhibit as well. Look for pictures from the exhibit hopefully on Sunday.





Monday, December 6, 2010

what i'm working on


I'm taking a little time to show you what I'm working on right now. Christmas cards, and a new piece for an art show this weekend. Yes, this weekend, hope I get it completed.




Monday, November 22, 2010

Thankful

I'd like to take a moment to share what I'm thankful for in my life. I'm getting off the merry go round that is my life to say, I'm most grateful and thankful for the love of my husband and children. Without their constant love, support and encouragement, I would not be the person I am today. My children teach me everyday the meaning on unconditional love, and my husband's love, inspires me to be a better wife, lover, woman and friend. I'm grateful for all my family members as well as the old and new friends that have come into my life. I'm thankful for the challenges and hardships that have come into my life this year, requiring me to dig deep into my being to find the hidden treasures of who I am, and who I can be when I put aside my fears.

On an artistic note; I'm so thankful for being published this year and completely overwhelmed to have my own rubber stamp line by Stampington & Company.
Most recently, I was asked by the owner of a local coffee shoppe to put some of my aprons, christmas cards and ornaments in her cafe. Over the last couple of months I have meet some wonderfully creative women.
It's been a great year, and I look forward to the changes that the future holds. Maybe?

Below are some pictures of the cafe where my artwork can be purchased.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Cheers





















Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Hand Lettered Ornaments

Yesterday I received my complimentary issue of Somerset Studio magazine, and was thrilled with all the beautiful artwork. I'm delighted to be in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue, it's been a wonderful year for my artwork. I've been working hard developing my own style, and am thankful for the opportunities that Stampington & Company have provided. Here are some pictures from the magazine. Make sure go out and buy one!

Pictures are of: 1) Cover 2) My hand lettered ornaments 3) My alphabet stamp line

Monday, October 18, 2010

Today's Inspiration


I learned this word Hozho in Crafting My Best Life with Jenny Doh. One of my fellow students used this word in an assignment. She told us the word "hozho" is navajo and is usually translated as beauty but it also emcompasses balance. Love it, don't you?