A week or two ago, a woman named Anam Stubbington asked me if I'd be interested in being part of a new challenge blog called Altered Pencil Lines. Here's the concept: Using Pencil Lines sketches for things other than layouts or cards. What? That's right. Using them to inspire jewelry, handbags, clothes, paintings, altered items, quilts...whatever. Crazy, right? But, I'm always up for a challenge! I completed my first three projects just before I left for the Bead & Button show (which is fab so far!) and let me tell you, it was so much fun!!! This is just such... Read more →

So, I'm busily trying to pack up for The Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, WI. My first time to Milwaukee and to the show. I am unbelievably excited!!! I have wanted to go for years, but always felt that it was too far away. But, this is my last chance to go! It's always held at the beginning of June and starting next summer, I will be the Artistic Director of a brand new summer repertory company! So, no chance to leave town in June for quite a while (I hope). I'm taking along my art journal kit to... Read more →