FUNd raiser chair....

This is the final product completed of the chair I did for a fund raiser in my community.....The title of this chair... NOTHING IS SIMPLY BLACK AND WHITE! Although the humidity made it almost impossible to work on it because of the drying time....I completed it FINALLY 2 days before the deadline!! LOL....Of course I didn't start working on it till a month or more after I got the chair.....The wood was sanded...primed...the chair was then assembled...painted with an outdoor paint....designed....painted some more....sealed....sealed...and sealed some more....and then waxed.....very shiny! I have to say that I love the message of this chair....
Sit back....relax....believe and dream....because nothing is simply black and white!!
Enjoy!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

On the News Stands....

They are changing the format...changing the look...UPDATING and FABULOUS.....this latest issue of Altered Couture is amazing.....So much to see.....and so much to love...the photos are top of the line...the altered clothing is fab...and there I am ....snuggled into the pages....all 4 pages...
with my altered coolie shoes (you can see them by pressing on the link)....I AM PROUD!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

New Publication Honor....

This is the newest publication that one of my previous pieces of art and an article will appear in next month....I am so honored to be within these pages and there are quite a few "heavy hitters" in there....
This magazine is previously published articles from all of there magazines from the past year...So that is a lot of art that they had to pick from....This is truly a great joy for me....
This is what they have to say about the magazine....
HandCrafted is back with Volume 5 and is fresher than ever. The newest issue will showcase an array of Stampington & Company publications to bring you page after page filled with all your favorite crafting projects (along with instructions). Each article is hand selected by the editorial staff to bring you the best of mixed-media, wearable art, scrapbooking, and stamping projects. Highlights are included from Somerset Studio®, Belle Armoire®, Art Doll Quarterly™, The Stampers’ Sampler®, Somerset Memories™, as well as many of our special publications. Come revisit some of your old projects in hopes to revive that passion that has since
This is the art work that is within the pages....CLICK HERE...
LIFE IS GOOD!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

SOLD!

The opening for the sale of the skateboard grip tape was last night...and mark mine SOLD!
For being a little outside my comfort zone.....I am very happy about this!
Goes to show you....you just NEVER KNOW!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

New Logo

I have had the honor of working on a logo for Robin whom I met at a retreat about 5 years ago (WOW...has the time gotten by me...5 years ago!!) Robin is a writer and gentle soul who is going to be hosting retreats....You can follow Robin and learn more about her at: Laugh and Dream
With all that is going on in my life...this was a happy distraction....working on it late at night after returning home....
It was a reminder to myself to continue to laugh, even when I feel like crying....and to continue to dream....Life may not always be fair....but IT IS GOOD!
And Art heals!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie
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Sugar Sweet Ride

This picture is of grip tape for the top of a skate board....A local skateboard shop is auctioning them off and it gave me the opportunity to step a little outside of what I normally do.....So I did this Mexican Sugar Skull....painting it in acrylics and then putting clear sugary glitter all over it to make it look similar to the real thing.....It was difficult to paint on this tape as it is very much like rough sandpaper....But FUN none the less...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Going to hit the NEWS STANDS in May.....My paper doll t-shirts and how to make them are on pages 30 - 32....you can view them by pressing this LINK (press the picture of the shirt for a larger view)
I have been having so much fun with altering clothing....I give it away mostly...but have kept a few items for myself....I am feeling honored and blessed to have this creative outlet!
If you are looking to do a little something to a shirt....TRY THESE....step by step instructions are in this issue....along with MANY other wonderful things to try!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Toy Box

My very dear friend's daughter is having a baby....and she is doing it OLD SCHOOL style...and will be SURPRISED upon the birth as to if it is a girl or a boy....The baby shower was today, and I wanted to bless this family with a heirloom for the baby....So I decided on a toy box...a useful gift that will last for years and can be passed on to another generation.....When the baby is born I will put the name and date of the birth on the inside of the cover where there is written....
PLAY NICE....SHARE....HAVE FUN....
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

coming out in April...

I am honored to have a 3 page spread on HOW TO make the Mandala Tote that my sister(Press HERE for the link to see the tote!) and I collaborated on in this issue....I have never submitted to this magazine before and so when my brain storm was received and acknowledged I was over joyed....You can purchase this magazine at Barnes and Nobel or order it directly from Stampington....there are SO MANY wonderful things to make in this issue....Where does a girl start?!?!?
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Random Acts of Kindness...

A call went out from a group that I am on for Angel Paper Dolls to donate to people in need of a little TLC.....So this is the paper doll I made...She is made from 140 wt water color paper which I doubled and glued together....Antique lace was added to her dress...along with jewels ...Her wings are stationary, but her arms are hinged and move....She can hang freely as she is painted on both sides.....The message that I get when seeing this angel is to hand her your heart when you are in need or hurt and she will gently hold it in your hands to help you heal.....
I am honored to be part of this project....Off she went to the hostess in Canada today!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

mandala painting...

I was asked by an online friend to make a mandala for her...she like all of us, struggles with the balance of our lives....This little painting is what appeared to me for her....and the message it brings reminds us and I hope her to always look to the sun for warmth for our self...and to listen closely to the song in her heart....I know I need to be reminded of this...even on a good day!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Cool Collie Shoes....

I love these little Chinese coolie shoes.....So guess what?!?!? I just had to alter them!! What fun! Can't wait to wear them....and give the snakes and snails (no puppy dog tails!) to my grandson!!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Girls having FUN with TOTES!!

Two girls working INTENSELY on their Tote Bags....
Creativity in action!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Martini Time Clock

This is a MARTINI TIME Kool Klox in a box...I made this for a friend ...It is fun and colorful...and keeps time!! LOL....All made out of a 4 by 4 cardboard box!! Got to love that!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Another ornament...

It is difficult to take a picture of a ROUND ornament...Especially without a tree to hand it on!! LOL....This ornament was a pleasure to work on as I tried a different technique....I painted the outside of the ornament rather than the inside to get the over all color...then sealed...then repainted...then sealed...layer upon layer with 4 different colors....the clay flowers ...names and
date were placed on it too...and then of course...those love birds just HAD to go on....along with a heart charm....
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Birthday Memory Box...

I love painting on wood....I am not sure why...but I love the feel of it as I work on it and I love the surface of it!! This memory box was ordered for a sister from a sister!! To commemorate her birthday (I won't say what age she is!!) Inside there is a note that reads:
Let the garden of your life...enchant you with brighter colors...softer air...and a fragrance of love now and forever...
This box just makes me happy to look at!! Filled with love and promise!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

PS: Interested in a custom piece of work???? Contact me via E-Mail at:
pat1999@frontiernet.net
Please put CUSTOM WORK in the subject line and we'll talk!! I would love to design and execute something for you or a loved one...

Emma's Tote...

This tote was designed for a 7 year old who loves Barbie and all things GIRLIE!!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Back to the tote for Gyllian

I finally found the picture to the back of Gyllian's tote!!

MORE Totes to color...

These are two more totes that are ready to color....for two very special little girls!! They are so excited...I thought I had a picture of the back of the lime green one...but right now I cannot find it on this machine!!
WOULD YOU LIKE ONE FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL???? I am currently designing ones for adults!! FUN...FUN...FUN...
Contact me at: pat1999@frontiernet.net put TOTE in the Subject line...
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Ornaments....

Painting glass ornaments was a bit of a challenge for me....as I like solid color!! So I coated the inside of the glass ornaments with paint to give me the effect that I needed to be inspired!! Although it was difficult to paint on the glass I had a lot of fun doing these whimsical one of a kind ornaments for an after Christmas celebration!!
Step outside your comfort zone and try something NEW today....It just might make you smile!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

Color that Tote!!!

I have been commissioned to make a tote for a little girl as a gift....Now, we all know that I do not sew and usually get my sister to help me with this type of projects....But while shopping I found this wonderful HOT PINK tote bag..(perfect for the little girl in all of us!) and I brought it home and began to design a coloring page ....Not only will this little girl get a tote to carry her shoes to school in...custom designed JUST FOR HER!! but she will get to make it her own by using fabric pens to color it in!! NOW JUST HOW FUN IS THAT!!!! I had great fun with this tote adding a little bling embellishment to the top ...I am now dreaming of other designs for kids and of course adults alike!! Fun for anyone from 2 to 92!! LOL
Artfully Yours,
Pattie