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...