Something About Nothing

(Paper + Mistyfuse)Paint = Mixed Media Fabric  Add some quilting and you have the beginnings of a great bag!  You meet some of the best people at art retreats!

This was my first trip to Portland and I loved the view of Oregon out the window as we flew in. I didn't realize Portland was so far from the mountains! During Opening Night at Art and Soul , I taught a make and take.  The ladies used my hand carved stamps, Gelli plates , and Artistic Artifacts Fluid Textile Paint to create their own wristlets to carry supplies in. Teresa created a lovely design we both loved. Lara decided to use the plate and stamps to decorate her tote bag too. Roxie found some faces which she felt represented her  and her friends to commemorate their time at the retreat. Ruth Chandler invited me to join her classes (and schlep stuff about for her since she was going to have back surgery the following week). I eagerly agreed to help! The first class was from her book " Modern Hand Stitching "  and we were creating a stitch sampler book. These beautiful trays of  Wonderfil Threads   mak...

Had a playdate with my friend Melanie Testa  and her kitty, Peach. I wanted to introduce Melly to my favorite carving material, Eco Karve , and my favorite fabric paint, Artistic Artifact fluid textile paint.   Eco Karve is so easy to carve, and I love that it is recycled rubber.  Peach needed to make sure she had her time in the spotlight as well.  This is the stamp Melly carved. We used the fabric paint to stamp on some commercial batiks. Artistic Artifact's fluid textile paint stamps so well, and I love the long open time, as well as the softness on the fabric.  It was a very fun day which ended. . . .   . . . with a full rainbow!