Class with Cheryl & Rita

Last Saturday Rita Reade & Cheryl Waters came to play @ Whimzy!  Let me tell you. these ladies do not mess around!  The table was beautifully set-up with the most amazing goodies that for the first time my cupcakes did not steal the show!

The project was  a soldered canvas shadowbox.  Lots of fun techniques, ingredients, and GLITTER!

First we gave the upside-down canvas some color and texture.  Next we cut-out and embellished the cute little birds.  As you can see here, the canvas really works well  for the shadowbox.  By this time, my mind is thinking up all kinds of goodies to do up this way!!!

We then cleaned our glass, applied the copperfoil, and soldered away!

Finally, we added all kinds of wonderful trims and things to the outside!  Voila!  Project complete!

 Rita & Jenelle posin' pretty!  These ladies are so fantastic.  They do it all!

 This is  Terry's piece.  Notice the dark frame!

 This is Diane's.  She went a completely different route all together.  The items were those she brought from home!

 This is the floor under Terry!  As you can see, she really enjoys our classes! :)

And here are the cupcakes, just because there is no-better treat than chocolate cupcakes!

Join us for some creative time!  Go to www.VintageWhimzy to see what is up & coming!

Charm Necklaces Abound!

Today Sherry Goodloe visited Whimzy! and taught this very fun and creative class! One of the things I love most about Sherry is the imaginative tricks she always has up her sleeve! :)

We had wonderful kits to work from, as Sherry is very organized. We each received a "Zentangle" bookmark as a gift. These feature our initial and were handmade by Sherry herself!

Sherry showed us how to create each charm reflecting our own tastes and talents. These were very easy to do-once I decided what was to go on each! Once each charm was finished it was time to place them onto the necklace. I think this was the hardest part for me! Deciding what goes where!
And here is the finished necklace! I am thrilled with mine as was each of the girls in the class. It is very lightweight, personal, and really beautiful! I hope to have her back soon to not only teach this class again, but another class featuring a bird themed shadow box. Sherry tells me the shadow box class involves several great techniques. I always enjoy Sherry and she is very generous with herself, her knowledge and her praise! Thanks girlfriend for such a special day!

Just a few more Shimmering Sparkles of Creativity!

Artist Rita Swanson's fab collection of vintage inspired buttons,

Holly Loves Art had bewitching and fun creations ,

Lisa Loria's emporium of altered art,

Beautiful hand made mirrors by Charmaine,

and Susan Arnot with her spooky crepe and paper mache concoctions!

Sparkle, sparkle EVERYWHERE!

Here are more pics of Glitterfest Fall~
Top is Kimberlee Edgar or "Edgar & Edgar". She is truly a little devil! Absolutely wonderful girl! And her Mom too!

Next is Tricia Samsal with her amazing Haunted houses! Another wonderful artistic lady!

Then it's Cynthia Morehouse and a terrific selection of her "Day of the Dead" jewelry!

Here are Kim Kostka and Kerri Judd behind their tables filled with fantastic hand painted pumpkins, beautiful velvet fleurs, and handmade treasures!


And finally, Caroline Carrera of "Twigs" specializes in crystal embellishments. Every frame and lamp is embellished by hand with vintage crystals and rhinestones! I think hers was one of the sparkly-est tables!

This is just the first aisle! I will post more soon!

As the Sparkle Fades Away.....

Well, Glitterfest Fall has come and gone and with it's passing I shed a little tear of regret that it's over so soon. I cannot express the wealth I feel sharing an afternoon with so many beautiful, creative and downright nice women! Every one of the artists at Glitterfest is a true treasure in themselves. So willing to share their knowledge and experience, their craft and techniques, and a bit of themselves along the way. I was in awe of each of them! What a wonderful sparkley, spooky collection of whimsy! I want to say "Thanks" to each of them as well as to each person that attended our event. I hope you had as enchanting a day as I did! I especially want to thank my friend Stacey Steimle. Not only is she full of energy, grand ideas, & advice, but she is consistantly there to keep me focused and on task! She is my other "rock" and for that I am truly indebted to her! Keep your eyes open for Glitterfest Spring...it won't be long now!

Time is of the Essence!

You know, I really enjoy all the processes that Glitterfst requires. As an artist, I am always attempting to make everything for our artists special in some little way, just to let them know how excited I am they are joining me for a truly magical day!

I just completed the first cache of packages for our group. Mind you, it took several days and many tense muscles, but they have been graciously released into the world to surprise and motivate all the creatives muses of Glitterfest!

This is the beginning of the storm of activity I will endure and conquer for that wonderful, spooky day in October! I hope you will join me in welcoming the fall season and our Glitterfest Gals on October 10th!

JasVil Fleadom!

If you have never come to the Jamestown Village Vintage Fleamarket-mark your calendar! Every 4th Sunday we fill the Whimzy lot with goodies from all over. Not only do we have donuts and coffee to give you a shopping buzz, but we have all this great stuff! Check it out! The next Fleamarket is on Sunday, August 23rd from 8am to 3pm. Join us! Stop into the store for some great deals and the low-down on Glitterfest Fall!

It just takes a little paint!

This was my project Friday! A friend of mine and fellow Jasvil girl asked if I would paint a crown in her daugter's room. This design is off of one of the lovely pillows Rose Carey creates. Her pillows are available at Whimzy! It did take the better part of the day, but WOW! was it worth it! Want some royal bling for your home? Email me~Whimzy@sbcglobal.net and let's talk!

Taking the Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY!

New to Whimzy are these artful little furniture creations by Wendy Addison! Constructed of board and newsprint style paper, they stand and stack into creative little sculptures elevating the every day to elegance. Stack them, use them for display stands, or just each by itself, these little paper productions add that unexpected note to any arrangement. I wish I had thought of that! So simple-so clever!




I have always had a deep admiration for "Tramp-Art" and I think this fits into that unique category. Do you remember the doll sized furniture made from tin cans? How about photo frames made of folded cigarette packs? Dianne and I love that unique flavor! Keep your eyes open! You never know what inspiration will be around the next dustbin!

Photos that Sparkle!

Hey Everyone!

I know I am late, but sometimes life just gets the best of me! This weather totally clouds what little brain I have left!

Here are some photos my wonderful friend Stacey Steimle took at Glitterfest! I hope you were there, and are planning to come again on October 10th! It was a very sparkly day that just could not have been more wonderful! Enjoy these and I hope to see you at
Whimzy or Glitterfest Fall!

Glitterfest is in the AIR!

I been busy making little things for the show. I was in a total panic wondering how I was to get it all done. My sister pointed out my problem was expectations! HAHAHA! Well, I think she was right! What I get done will be what I get done! Low and behold I got some things completed and here's a peek~