I'm off on another adventure! Funny how even with Glen's job situation and finances and the economy and all, there's still lots of artsy running around in my life. I'm SO thankful for these this! It's totally what keeps me sane! Guess that's why it's always my priority. :-)
So I do believe I'm all ready for Art Fest. Got my roomie gifts and all my supplies packed up. Also got some trades done. These one are pins made out of Fimo clay in the vein of the "Sea Monsters" theme...
Some other trades not in line with the theme...
These are little packages of recycled wool squares about 2 x 2 1/2" with a bit of lace or daisy trim. Oh and I also got some new Moo cards. I LOVE this batch probably because I actually used art I've created and not just pictures.
I'm so looking forward to seeing lots of friends I met at last year's Art Fest! I'm staying in one of the dorms and two of my roomies are Cheryl and Nikki! Oh these girls are so much fun! Can't wait!
And then this year's Art Fest is going to be even sweeter because several local gals are going. Denise, Melissa, Diane, and Sue. All wildy talented artists and my friends (she said proudly!) These are the gals that are also members of a once-a-month (plus field trips!) art group called the "Council of Muses." Dawn and Marci are also in this group but aren't making it to Art Fest this year.
This past Sunday was a Council of Muses meeting and Denise brought some of the goodies that she sells in her Etsy shop for us to buy/drool over.
This stuff is amazing and in person? Breathtaking!
I also cheated and did a pre-Art Fest trade with Sue. Sue has two Etsy shops...here and here. She is SUCH a talented and prolific artist. Look at this amazing necklace she made out of a domino (please ignore the freckles).
I LOVE this piece! Thanks for trading with me early, Sue!
I'll take lots of pictures to share this adventure with you...and if you see me at Art Fest, please say howdy!!!
Okay...I'd better get...still have lots to do. Tonight was the first night of class (another Spanish class) so I'll probably be up late tonight packing and loading up the car!
Hasta luego mis amigos!
Dear Michelle, I hope you have a fantastic time. It sounds like a wonderful event!
XOXO,Caryn
Posted by: Caryn Duncan | April 01, 2009 at 04:56 AM
what freckles?
Posted by: Nay the big Sis | April 01, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Have a super-wonderful time, Sweetie! I wish I were going to, but I'll make back there eventually :)
Posted by: Lilli | April 01, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Hasta, Seester!
Posted by: Gina | April 02, 2009 at 08:24 AM
I love your Moo cards Michelle! Can't wait to hear about your lovely time at Artfest. XO Cherie Wilson
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | April 02, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I'm jealous. SOmeday I may make it to Artfest. Have a wonderful time! I think the sea creature pieces are so cute! The necklace is beautiful!
Posted by: kris | April 02, 2009 at 11:03 PM
You see how I placed that girl on the bird on your blog banner? Now that I think about it, it's perfect cause that would describe how you are always flying off to some fabulous are weekend!Have fun!
Sandy xox
Posted by: Sandy | April 04, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Thank you so much for working on Cordelia's book down at the Journaling night. I loved ArtFest again this year...but, was sick, so a lot of things flew right over my head...like trades and catching up with you. Sigh. Looking forward to seeing more of your ArtFest photos in upcoming blog posts.
Posted by: celeste | April 06, 2009 at 08:27 AM