Elizabeth's Toy Box

Finished this small toy box today for a little one in N.C. It is all pink and pretty wishing her a sweet flight...as she ventures into her life! I had way to much fun!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

A Sampling of Embellished Gloves...

I embellished gloves for all the lovely ladies in my family....from 6 years old to 86 years old!!
But of course I neglected to photograph them!! LOL
These are 2 pairs of gloves that were commissioned once the others wore their gloves!!
The are needle felted flowers and leaves...the roses were felted and then glued and rolled...
and of course the glitter was added and beading....
I STILL have to make myself a pair!!
But what fun they are to make!! And the possibilities are endless!!
Artfully Yours,
Pattie

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