~Soiled Dove Fabric Collage*

With getting my classroom ready and the beginning on a 

new school year, I haven't had 

a whole lotta  time to spend

in my studio.

Before that I had been putting together a fabric collage

entitled "Soiled Dove"

based on the other pioneer-western women who fell upon hard times 

(in the male dominated culture when men left or died)  

Some women turned to another source of income

using the resources they had left.

And they had a story to tell too.

I am looking forward to the day when I can finish her

and make some more collages.

~ Favorite Colorado Creation ~ *

Favorite created collage 

The image is from KC's collection

and is nicknamed Josey

We learned how to hand tint our 

transfer images and this is my

first go at it.

The 1941 Arizona silver pin

use to be my fathers.

I have kept it for years

and now it seems to have found 

the most perfect place.

I have placed some dried flowers

like the ones I saw in Colorado

in the material pocket.

I have not named it yet ~

any suggestions?

I'm all ears..

5 Days w/ KC Willis ~**

Photos of my Class Book ~  My Theme was Cowgirls

Journal pages to write down all the wonderful notes I took

Back Cover

KC is an excellent and gifted teacher who not only

teaches you and shares her gifts

but also does an incredible joy of 

empowering women!

If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes

or hear her speak from her heart,

I encourage you to run with no hesitation

to do it!  I guarantee your heart

will be lifted and your creative soul fed!

I will share more of my class creations in the days and weeks to come.  But first I would like to share June's

winner for my pay it forward give away ~ Sheri! I will be getting your address and sending your gift to you!

Count your Happies ~*

How blessed I am to know 

so many fabulously talented

blog friends

And Yes!

I am talking about you, and You,

and of course

You and so many more of you!

This week a "happy" appeared in 

my own little mailbox

that made my

heart skip a beat or two...

I had admired this creation of Patty from

a far and here it was in my own hands!

Of course I had the most perfect place for her

"The Blue Door"

One of the first things you see when you walk 

into our front door

Isn't she a beautiful work of art and heart?

Thank you so much my dear friend.

And now I must be on my way ~

I am so excited to be

getting ready for KC's class

beginning this Friday!

Have a wonderful week my
dear Happies!

To find out more about "happies" ~ visit my classroom blog and read the side bar!

KC's Collage Class~Colorado here I come!

Soon I will be in Colorado taking a week long

Collage Class with KC Willis!

I decided to share some of the 

pictures I will use in the class

here for you to use as

you wish in your creations.

(just right click and then save as __ to your computer!)

I cannot wait to share my creations

from the class with you.

~** Coffee Staining Day!

First I rounded up the usual spectators

Then I used an old vintage wood spoon 

to add instant coffee to my pot

 of hot water to mix and dissolve.

Next, I added the items to be stained..

And then I let them simmer ...

Until they reached their desired shade of stain.

Finally, I after they sat in a semi-drained state

(to add some darker specks and places)

I will hang them up to dry.

I cannot wait to show you 

what I will be doing with these

pieces in my next studio post.  

Happy Staining and

happy creating my friends!

Look What Arrived In The Mail ~*

Marie's Sweet Heart

It smells as pretty as it looks!

Such a thoughtful "thank you"

for my OWOH give away.

I pray this is the beginning of

a long joyful friendship.