November 26, 2011

Lomo Saturday!


Holga Redscale Negative Holga Redscale Negative Holga Redscale Negative Camera: Holga 120N
Film: Lomography Redscale

More Lomo Saturday here:
Initiator Anki - Nikki - Casper - Iris - Mireille - Marrit - Aujke - Judith

November 25, 2011

November 17, 2011

Susan Randall: Album Art!

I am excited to announce the release of my friend Susan Randall's debut CD featuring my painting
"Firmly Rooted." Susan is super talented. This CD has seven original songs, in which she wrote and performed herself! She sings, plays guitar and piano. So pretty! 
CD Art: Susan Randall CD Art: Susan Randall
You can listen to some of the songs HERE.
If you'd like to purchase a CD, visit her blog for more info. 

November 16, 2011

Big shop update!

Yesterday I updated my shop with a bunch of new prints, originals and my new 2012 Calendar!! New Paintings! 
"Electric Youth" Original HERE - Print HERE

New Paintings! 
"O Sweetness" Original HERE - Print HERE

New Paintings! "Rorschach Tree" Original SOLD - Print HERE

New Paintings! 
"Fingerprint" Original HERE - Print HERE

2012 Calendar! 2012 Calendar HERE

2012 Calendar!

November 15, 2011

Handmade Arcade = Fantastic

I had such an amazing time at Handmade Arcade for the Holidays. This is the only picture we took!
I wanted to take more, but it was insanely busy the whole time.
Handmade Arcade Fun! Sadly, I didn't really have time to shop at all.
Hubbie did pick up a print for me from the fantastic Kathleen Lolley!
I love this print so much...I can't wait to frame it!
Isn't it gorgeous?
Handmade Arcade fun!

November 12, 2011

Lomo Saturday: My first redscale negative roll!











This is my first attempt with Lomography's Redscale Negative film. I used my Holga 120N with the 35mm adaptor. When I first picked up the pictures, I was a little upset. They only developed about four of the pictures. I don't know if they thought they were bad or what? Anyway...I went home and scanned in my negatives. So dreamy! I'm going to try one of these rolls with my 35mm Canon Rebel. I bed the pictures will look amazing. 
Holga Redscale Negative Holga Redscale Negative Holga Redscale Negative

Because the camera is SO "manual" I frequently screw up the winding of the film, and something like this happens. Sometimes I like it...sometimes I wish I would of just payed a little more for the better Holga. Whatevs! It's fun either way. 
Holga Redscale Negative More Lomo Saturday here:
Initiator Anki - Nikki - Casper - Iris - Mireille - Marrit - Aujke - Judith

November 11, 2011

Childlike inspiration: I can't stop...

I can't stop watching kids shows with guest performances!
This one is my favorite: Tilly and the Wall. Best ever!

Feist!

Adam Sandler:

November 10, 2011

Thrifty Thursday: My Mantle

I have definitely posted pictures of my mantle before, but it was time for an update! I recently rearranged some things. I have a bunch of new thrifty finds included of course! I love my mantle. It's what is directly in front of me when I'm sewing, or doing other crafty fun. I like to keep it bright, colorful and inspiring! My Mantle 

These two guys (along with the next colorful owl) were thrifted by my Brother and/or his girlfriend Heidi! They know what I like! My Mantle My Mantle 

I got this cute little birdie scene at the Sal-vo on a trip to Erie, PA. LOVE that thrift store!My Mantle 

This amazing owl needle point was given to me by Dustin's girlfriend Holly!
She thrifted it in Grove City, PA. For further fun.... Holly is also the sister of Heidi. 
(yea...if Brian and Heidi get married, and then Dustin and Holly...Heidi will turn into Holly's aunt! LOL!!!!)
My Mantle 

First in this picture, is my very first painting. Well, my first painting on canvas.
I think I was 7 years old. On the right, Mario & Link made from Lego's! Dustin made that! 
My Mantle

Do you have a little spot in your house for your extra special finds?

November 8, 2011

Handmade Arcade is this Saturday!

I'm so excited that I'll be a part of Handmade Arcade for the Holidays this year!
It will be held this Saturday November 12th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
There are going to be so many amazing artists and handmade goods. I really would love to actually go shopping...but I'll be lucky if I get out of my booth at all. ^_^

I've been sort of quiet here on the blog, simply because I've been so busy getting ready for these shows. Hoping to get back with it soon. My life has been pouches. Pouches, pouches, pouches. I finally finished them all up last night! Don't they look cute stacked so neatly? 
Pouch fun Pouch fun Pouch fun

What kind of projects have you been doing lately?