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!

Necklace Class with Sherry Goodloe!

Look at this wonderful piece of customized Jewelry!
This is a piece Sherry Goodloe was wearing at the JasVil Fleamarket a few Sundays ago. I LOVE Charm Jewelry! I asked if she would come a teach a class! We have set it up for Saturday, April 17th from 1 to 4pm! For just $55.00 you can create one of your own and even add your personalized items to it! Email Sheryl @ Whimzy! to reserve your space! I can't wait!!!!!

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!

Thanks for all the sparkles!

You know how there are special days in your life that stand out above the rest? Wedding days, the birth of a child, graduations-all very meaningful and important days. I have a new one! Glitterfest! I can't say enough about how absolutely amazing this day was for me. Not only did we manage to put together a show, publicize it, and make it happen, IT WAS W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!
I have met some of the most inspirational women in the world! Every one of them is creative, intelligent, gracious, and passionate about the art they create! In turn, it gives me the energy and drive to do more! To let the muse guide me to the next best thing! I truly, truly cannot say enough about how amazing this group of women are! If you missed out on Glitterfest, mark your calendars now for October 10th-Glitterfest Fall. Come and meet these extraordinary ladies and be inspired by their willingness to share themselves and their craft!

From My Heart to Yours!

I guess this season just brings out the busy bee in me! Last year Dianne and I bought this huge lot of antique Frozen Charlottes on Ebay. As I understand it, they were buried under an old factory in Germany. They are broken and discolored and AWESOME! So here is my Valentine for those unloved vintage throw-a-ways! I think this honors them in a magnificent way! I will be putting these in Whimzy! on Sunday! Don't forget-Old Town Tustin Vintage Fleamarket is this Sunday too! See you there!

The Junque Girls Craft Guild

Well the Whimzy Girls have been up to no good! We got together with Stacey of Country Roads to spend a long awaited afternoon crafting! What a great way to spend the day! She has a beautiful home, yard & dog! It has been so long since we could all get together that the artistic juice cup raneth over.

Stacey worked on Shell bottles and a really fantastic shell covered cross. Dianne made these wonderful Pootie bottles, and I did coffee filter flowers. First attempt for sure, but I think they might find their way onto a crown or two! See our visual feast of fancy!