Glittefest!

 

Hello!

Long time no write, I know, but with all of the social media out there I do not know where this blog fits in.  Please leave a comment if you were here, so we know who is out there!

 

These are the Glitterfest Fall winners for the most "BOOTIFUL BOOTH!".  We give out awards at every Glitterfest.  So many of the artists go above and beyond on their booths , we just had to recognize them for all of their efforts!

 

 

 Priscilla Magdaleno and Becky Wimbs-These lovely ladies are so talented and sooooo nice!  They always pack their space with sparkling magic!  We love them both and are so happy they continue to join us for Glitterfest!

 The folks from Meyer Imports!  They continually provide Glitterfest shoppers with the best glitter in the universe!  It looks so yummy you want to dive in and play in it!

Deb Ward Kennedy of HOMEWARD found had the most amazing waterfall of sweater pumpkins and décor!  I believe it was her parents there helping as well!  Deb dressed the part too, which is always fun and appreciated!  This was her first Glitterfest.  We hope she will join us again!

 

For everyone that joined us for Glitterfest, Thank you!  It was a wonderful day full of art, fun and sparkling laughter!  For those that missed out, please plan to join us on March 15, 2014 for our next Artful Occasion!

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!

The Vintage Marketplace!

Just a pleasant reminder to join Christie, Rita and many more lovely folk at "The Vintage Marketplace" 
on September 9 and 10.  
Dianne and I are planning on going to visit.  
It is an absolutely fabulous way to spend the day!

Fantastical Pin-up Mermaids @ Whimzy!

 

These whimzilicious creations just arrived!  
Each one contains a 

beautiful pin-up mermaid!

Glittered, sandy, and oh-so sweet, each is a special summer delight!

Stop-in and see what's new!

Something Sweet to Wash All that Glitter Down!

     We have THE most wonderful cupcakes at Glitterfest!  Tastebuds in Costa Mesa hosts the cupcake extravaganza at our event!  Owner Annie Morganand her staff create these tasty wonders on site.
A true artist, the flavor combinations are developed just days before.   Always especially delectable-Annie puts her own twist on each recipe.  This year Glitterfest  was given a sparkly cupcake of it's own!

And the prize goes too.......

We held a "Glitterfestivus Maximus" beautiful booth contest at Glitterfest this time and below are the wonderful winners!

  

Rita Reade-MammaBellArte.blogspot.com

       Marilyn Thorne-OntheRocksJewelry.com    

Sherry Baldy Art-www.sherribaldyart.com

As prizes each artist received a hand made

steampunk birdie!  

Congratulations!

Glitter, Glitter, EVERYWHERE!

Well!  I have finally recovered from a massive weekend!  I have to say "Thanks" to everyone who came to Glitterfest!  The artists, my family, and all those magnificent people!  I know for some it was  really crowded, but I just loved seeing that beautiful line out front and being amongst the throngs!  Thank you!  Thank you!  From the bottom of my heart!

Here are some of my photos!

Mosaic Cakes by Michelle Legler-she is a complete BLAST!

  I will be posting more soon!

GLITTERFEST is Coming!

This Saturday, May 22nd Glitterfest finally happens!  Dianne and I hope to see all of you there!  We have been extra diligent in picking wonderful talented people for this event!  

Please join us for the sparkly fun!

Mini Crown Inspiration

I been having so much fun creating little fancies! You just never know where inspiration will strike! And when it does you hope that is is truly yours! Sometimes in that twilight zone of sleep, when my brain finally calms down, the most amazing images coalesce, no drugs either! The key is to remember the thought the next morning. Sometimes it won't come to me no matter what I do! Other times it does and the creating begins. The tradtional Maypole Celebration was the key! These things never turn out exactly as I pictured. As an artist, that is part of the journey, but I always enjoy the twists and turns each project takes to completion!

I will be offering a class for this petite confection on Sunday, March 14th, won't you join me for some creative fun? Go to Whimzy! to register!

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!

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!

GLITTERFEST is here!!!!

Well the wait is just about over! We are just days from the biggest event Whimzy has had in a long time! I am so excited, so nervous, sooooooo tired! I wish I had another week, yet happy that I don't!

The invites are out, posters and postcards posted and mailed, emails going out today, decorations 85% done, and incidentals are well-incidental! It is amazing how much it takes! It has gone from a simple idea to a spectacular event in a very short period of time!

It is with happy hearts that we venture forth into Glitterfest, and become part of a community of talented, resourceful, and abundant souls. Women who love to share the gifts they have with others. Women who, on top of everything else that they must do, also find time to express themselves through art. Women who we find......inspirational!

Come and meet all of these terrific sparkly gals!

Saturday, May 16th, 9am to 2pm
397 El Camino Real,
Old Town Tustin, CA 92780
www.Glitterfest.com

SPARKLE WHERE YOU ARE!

Goodies for Glitterfest!

Glitterfest is getting so close I decided to make something special for the artists that are participating. Our little Glitterfest Fairy is sooooooooo cute that I figured that was a great way to commemorate the day! So I put her and lots of sparkly glitter in a bottle cap and made a pin for everyone. I custom ordered the ribbon and my friend Stacey helped with the resin.....which is kinda yucky to work with, but looks great! Anywho, I think they turned out EXTRAORDINARY! Can't wait to see it all come together!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

I've been busy! This is the "Be Mine" party hat for the class I am teaching on Wednesday! I think it came out very cute! I did have some quality input from my best gal-pal Stacey & my amazing sissy Dianne! We had a craft day recently and had great food & fun-as always! If this is something you would like to make go to www.VintageWhimzy.com/events.html and sign-up! I have 3 spaces left so HURRY!

Snow Fairies Abound!

I know, I know, here in the land of perpetual sunshine(ha ha!) we don't see much rain let alone snow! But there is something about the onset of the Christmas season that just makes me want to put white and glitter all over EVERYTHING! So, in honor of the season I took some very old and beat-up, oops! I mean Vintage, trays and trapped a little snow fairy inside. She is very cute and helped me satisfy the glitter urge that keeps me awake at night! My apologies for the photos. I do try but it doesn't always work! Oh, I also trapped a few of these little treasures in jars! No pics so you will just have to come to the store to see them!