I WITH STUID....(ME TWO)

Here are some pics from an art day with the 'Blobitz Girls' back in September. We were working on scrapbooks from our recent trip to Catalina. Avery thought she was soooooo cute when she typed out 'I'M WITH STUPID' using the label maker (to wear as she stood next to me)...only she typed 'I WITH STUID' instead. We made her a new label...then I reciprocated with a 'ME TWO' label for my own forehead... Who's the STUID one now?

The other pic is from a late night 'poolside party' with the Blobitzes and Wilhelms. Addy and I tried to see how much water we could displace from the pool...we didn't get very far. George, Scott, and Karl challenged each other in a riveting dart tournament. Addy and I cheered from the sidelines (and the phrase 'good job Goge' was born). It was that night that Addy finally taught me how to use my fart machine from Spencers....I never realized you actually had to make physical contact with the behind for it to work. Thanks for the info Addy.....

FOR CAROL....

Ok, this blog entry is for my dear friend Carol (who is hounding me about not posting for over two months now...which I realize is far too long but didn't think anyone was reading this damn thing).

So, since August 15th, we WENT to Catalina, came BACK from Catalina, lived, breathed, worked, played, etc. In September, the Martha Stewart 'Halloween' issue prompted the absolute NEED for me to decorate (extensively) for Halloween...and it's been all consuming ever since. To that end, I'm posting some pics of some decorations throughout the house. These photos are about a month old (and there's been MUCH decorating since then), but I haven't taken more photos yet. Will try to do so soon.....Carol. :o)

CATALINA BOUND...

We're headed for Catalina (with seven other divers/friends) bright and early tomorrow morning...can't wait. The weather is supposed to be absolutely gorgeous (80s during the day and mid-60s at night....may even pack a pair of jeans). Hoping I'll find some time to relax and work on my new journal. Talk to you all when I get back! xoxo, me

UNRAVELED!

Just a quick post to tell all my old friends how wonderful it was to see you at Art Unraveled this past week...it's been far too long. And, of course, a cheery hello to all the NEW friends I made...it was great fun meeting you. As usual, I absolutely LOVED the classes I took with Susan Lenart Kazmer...(will try to post pics of the pieces I made soon). Until later! xoxo, me

VIVA LA VICTORIA!

As I mentioned in a previous post, my sister Vicki came out for a visit last week. We shopped, and made jewelry, and shopped, and sewed a costume, and shopped, and took a road trip, and shopped, and went to SONIC for tator tots, and shopped, and had a spa day, and shopped, and got Vicki a pedi, and shopped, and almost bought a $65 umbrella at Juicy Couture (but ended up just buying socks), and watched all three seasons of The Office, and shopped, and went to Starbucks (gotta love the bucks), and shopped some more...

The day before she left, we made pocket sized travel journals to document our adventures (see photo above). I'll treasure mine always...thanks for a great time Vicki, Viva La Victoria!

A TRIP TO TLAQUEPAQUE

One of my sisters came out for a visit from Connecticut last week and we took a day trip up to Sedona with George. We stopped at Tlaquepaque (one of my favorite little 'detours' regardless of the final destination). Snapped these pics there before the storm rolled in that afternoon.

PAJAMA PALOOZA

Here are some pics of the houses I made at PAJAMA PALOOZA (aka my pajama party) in July. Thanks to all the Pearly Girls for attending...it was so much fun! Good food, great friends, x-rated Mad Libs, classic scary movies, and staying up WAY too late...all followed by a relaxing day of art. We'll have to do it again next summer.

Deeeee-LISH!

Just thought I'd post a pic of the delicious tags that I've been making...and we may as well just assume that any gift I give over the next few months will most likely have one of these babies attached.... xoxo, me

A SHRINE FOR BLEU

This is an altoid tin shrine that I made for my husband in honor of our beloved BLEU. It was the first workshop that I took from Michael deMeng (a phenomenal artist and fabulous teacher). George and I took a workshop from him together last year...it was a blast.

UNA VENTANA EN COZUMEL

I took this photo on a trip to Cozumel, MX shortly after Hurricane Wilma (in December 2005). No particular reason for posting it...just happened across it when I was looking for a picture of Ms. Twitch and remembered how much I loved it. There's that 'seaglass green' again...

DOG TAG NECKLACES

Here are some examples of my 'dog tag necklace' and a 'booklace' that I made a couple years ago. The covers are etched and oxidized nickel silver. The pages are mica and have tiny treasures riveted inside them (small bits of ephemera, vintage photos, gem types).

AN ALTERED STATED OF MIND (photographically speaking)

George and I took my sister (Vicki) to Puerto Vallarta two summers ago. We walked around town one afternoon and took some beautiful pictures at a church that was hundreds of years old. I altered this photo and have it hanging in my studio. I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoyed this process...note to self - do more of this.

SEAGLASS...OCEAN'S TREASURE

I have an obsession with seaglass...especially the light aqua stuff. I remember collecting it even as a little girl, coveting every piece. As children, our parents would take us to Bluff's Point in Groton, CT quite frequently. We'd make the hike out to the Point and spend the day beachcombing, steaming clams on a campfire, picking wild roses, and playing in the sun. Some of my most vivid childhood memories are of those trips to the Point.

I'm headed back to Connecticut to visit family in two days. We've planned a trip to Groton Long Point. Dad, I'll be watching for you at the end of the path. xoxo, amy

SHE'S JUST AN OLD BAG...

Here's a pic of my first tote...the colors remind me of seaglass. My favorite parts are the sequined triangles and the big terrycloth pom poms (which I made from a faded old hand towel). They just POP off the side...

FLOOZY'S GOT A NEW BAG....

I finally finished my new PINK & ORANGE tote last week. Isnt' it just DELISH-OUS? I've had the pieces cut out for months and finally had the chance to do all the handstitching when we went to Mexico last weekend. I spent two days relaxing on the beach, listening to my iPod, and stitching away...it was so relaxing. I made a second one for a friend (Hi Rachel!)

RESIN CHARMS AND EARRINGS

Now that I'm making my own bezels, the possibilities for working with resin are endless. I started making these earrings and sold every pair...time to make some more. I love the idea of being able to make custom charms as gifts (or for MYSELF)! oooops....did I think that out loud?

NEW JEWELRY

Here are some new pieces I've been working on. Some really fun rings and pendants...lots of movement, I just love them. I stumbled across these antique glass dogon rings at a local bead store and bought 'em up....they are SOOOO GORGEOUS. I also found some in cobalt blue at an antique store...just as beautiful but don't have any pics posted of them yet.

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!

Welcome to my BLOG! Still trying to get set up...will write back soon! xoxo