Pretty Paintings All In A Row

Just thought I would show-off some of my paintings all in a row. I've had so much fun creating these that I can't wait to do more. I have several in the Studio waiting for my attention however, "time" is NOT on my side.

I especially love the large paintings and if you can see them, I adore my little "Softees".

Well, It's Sunday evening and I've got to run and get ready for Church. I Love CHURCH!  Hey how about this...

These are the things I love:

                            !. Painting, Crafting, Turning Trash To Treasure,Mentoring Music and Vocals, Preaching, Teaching, Singing, Playing my Awesome Keyboard, and Leading Women to they're greatest potential in serving the Lord Jesus Christ.

Well, that about sums me up for today. I'm glad  to know so many of you are dropping in. Come anytime. Be blessed and I'll see you in a bit!

 

 

Another Dumpster Dive

 

A good friend of mine called and said...Found you a new project! ( as if I didn't have enough going) When I saw this piece of work I almost turned round and ran! It gave me the creeps to touch it! I used a carpet knife to cut the old fabric away and underneath looked pretty good. Couldn't help myself, had to do it. Isn't it gorgeous? It's amazing what a little elbow grease can do.

Stepped out on the porch today and Hubby said.... hey, I got something for you. I looked in the back of his truck and guess what? That's right. Another dumpster dive. I'll share it with you when I get it done. Take a look at the before and after of this one.

 

 

Outdoor Market

 

OUTDOOR MARKET - ALYSIS ANTIQUE DEPOT

Had a great time at the Outdoor Market yesterday. This was the first time I'd done this one before. It was like the Interstate Fair. People were everywhere. Needless to say I did great in sales, and was so encouraged to keep on keeping on! Made tons of great connections and was able to spend quality time with my friend and partner in,well, almost every fun thing, Amanda. She had the booth next to mine. Still needing to move some merchandise cuz there's more creativity whipping up inside of me just screaming to get out!

I hope all of you crafty peeps are enjoying this beautiful Spring weather (or at least in Florida it's Spring)

Gonna get back to the Studio soon and I'll keep you updated on what's going on ! Be blessed and remember, God has a plan and purpose for your life.

Fashion Revamp Champ

LOOK! What I've been up to! I'm so excited. I've gained so mch weight and all of my clothes are too small, I'm retired which means "budget", so....I am now the FASHION REVAMP CHAMP! Check this out ...................


It all began with a 12 year old skirt that I NEVER wear.













And a bright springy top with stains on the front ... bout to go in the garbage. Goodwill wouldn't want that thing!

I started chopping the skirt off, then chopped the bottom of the shirt off, sewed it together, added some length to the sleeves and guess what?

I'm gonna put this beautful tunic with some black pants and awesome jewelry and wear it to church on Sunday. Praise the Lord!


 This began as a mans, long sleeve turtle necek t-shirt. Chop-Chop-Chop! Cut a V-neck, made 3/4 length sleeves, gathered some strips of knit fabric for floweretts, used some left-over buttons for the center, and guess what? That's right, I wore it yesterday to a friends birthday party YAY!  

I love ,love this one. Found this at Goodwill store for $4.00. Again. oversized men's shirt with collar and button down with cuffs. Chop-Chop, off went the cuffs, buttons, collar and sleeves. On went vintage trims and lace. Ma-velus Da-ling! Humm... maybe I'll pair this with some black pinstripe slacks and wear this to church on Sunday. Oh my, so much fun, humm.. maybe my sweetie will take me someplace special so I can get all dazzled up in my new duds. I'll let ya know!
                                                      

Now, this is absolutely my fave -o-rite! Found this shrug tucked way back in the dark side of my closet. Been there forever! Seriously. The matching tank was way too small and too short, and the solid green part of this duo, was another hand-me-down that well, I couldn't really enjoy because it was so HOT! So once again, 'from the dark' side". CHOP CHOP CHOP . I can't wait to wear this. I'm not kidding ya'll, this is soooo much fun. Chopping, and slitting, and pokeing, and just plain, using up some of my fabric stash.  I would love to hear some of your revamp stories. Gotta go, SEW! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                              
                                                          COMING SOON

                                                      Alysis Outdoor Market
                                                       Saturday   April 13th
                                                           Pace, Florida 












 

The Bunny Brigade

 

I know, I have been quiet these past few weeks but like all of you I have been so busy. In the meantime I have been working on a few cuties for Easter and I'm ready now to unveil. First let me explain, I love love love paper mache and normally it isn't hard to do, it's easy to work with, and the results always turn out good. No matter what! Now, I'm not a professional, or nuttin like that but just because I love the medium I feel it's okay to share my little stuff with you. So if you'll join me in ooh's and ahh's I will introduce you to Miss Bunny Bling-um. Isn't she doing a mavelus job dancing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While Bunny Bling-um is entertaining on center stage waltz on over to the concession stand for some of Chef Ratz, famous Swiss Cheese Sougle' (huh?)

 

 

 

 

      And as always at our beautiful Florida resort Beach Bunny is up to his old tricks of hiding Easter eggs on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. (His eyes look like he'sbeen  hiding something else too don't ya think?

                            Together this adorable trio makes Studio B a fun and exciting place to hang out. Come join me anytime for some Paper Mache' Fun in the Sun.

 

 

 

So, now that Easter is on it's way, I think I'm going to get ready for some spring sewing. I can't wait to share with you what's whipping up. I've got big plans to move my sewing stuff into the house instead of leaving it in the Studio. Sometimes I get awfully lonely out  there. It's okay for messy stuff, but sewing should be relaxing. My plan is this; Paint bonus rom Strawberry Pink (yay) Make some Zebra print curtains, Zebra, ironing board cover , create an inspiration board,  and what ever else comes to mind. Hope all of you are having a beautiful March and if the Lord don't come, and the creek don't rise, I'll be back. C Ya!

Organizing Patterns

                               

January is almost over and I've decided to get on board with some fresh organizing ideas for Studio B. I was browsing the internet and ran across this awesome idea for patterns. Don't know who to give credit to for this but honestly ... this is NOT my idea. However it is GREAT! took about three days to get'er done, but finally it's completed and
I absolutely love it.
                                                           Things you will need:   
                 
                                                               Sheet Protectors    
                 
                                                           Small mailing envelopes 
                        
                                                             3 Ring binder notebook 

                       STEP 1       Remove guts from pattern and place in mailing envelope. With permanent
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marking pen write the company of pattern (Simplicity,Mccalls etc.) in one corner and in the other write the number of the pattern or whatever description you'll need to identify with later on .


     STEP 2  Place Pattern envelope in sheet protector and place in notebook.

                      

 

  STEP 3    File envelopes in your special place. When you want to select a pattern just enjoy thumbing through the pages of your notebook , find what you want to sew, go to  your file and at your fingertips, without the mess of sorting thorugh a mirage of patterns, wa-la.
 

                                                                             ENJOY!

ALong with orgznizing patterns, I've sorted through buttons, old jewelry for mixed media collage, pencils, pens, paintbrushes and I thought I'd share how I've mastered this wonderful art of organizing.(let's see how long it lasts (lol)  
Gotta get some happy paint on those walls. QUICK! 

      This is my work table. It's huge so I have plenty of room to operate while I'm painting and such.  Now all I need to do is insulate the ceiling so it will stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Luckily I live in an area where winter doesn't get too cold, but summer......that is another story. 
                                                      
                                        Quite proud of myself for a long, hard job well done! 

                                                   LAMP REVAMP

In case ya'll didn't know (yup Im from the south) I've joined the antiquing , art gallery boothing scene that seems to be the big thing now days. Rent a booth, sell your stuff. So.... I've called mine "Yella-Wall Creations" cuz I painted my wall Bright Canary yellow and everything is so bright and colorful. So...My mother (I love her so much) was dumping these little life-guard lamps, ( maybe you've seen them around) and I screamed NO!!!!!!! don't do that! Let me see what I can do with these bobaloos!  Here goes........................

                                Before their world began- dirty, dismal and  boring!


 

 AFTER -  Happy, and full of life! So.......

  LET THERE BE LIGHT!
 

 

A little paint goes a long way and I've decopauged the shade with those cute little umbrellas people use to put in their tropical drinks. Of couse rhinestones is a must and tulle gathered together makes a beautiful little flulffy along the edges.   

I hope you've enjoyed your visit today and will drop in again soon. Until then.....get artsie-crafty and make something cool! I've got real work that must be done today. Don't like it but smebody's got to do it!

             











            
                
 

In The Beginning

I've been thinking about how my creative journey got started and I ran across these adorable little sequin ornaments in my holiday decorating and then it came to me. 
When I was seventeen ( ouch! so long ago) I was visiting a friend for an afternoon.  She brought out these little sequin craft sets and that's  how we spent the afternoon. Actually these are my very first hand crafted .... anything that I ever made. From that point forward my heart is sold out to all things hand made.

There are so many good things that come from "making it myself". Here's a start,

                                                           1. (1) It keeps my hands busy,Momma always said " idle hands are the devils workshop"
 
                                                           2. 2. It gives me a sence of accomplishment

                                                           3.  It occupy's my mind
                                              
                                                           4. Relieves stress

 I think that artsing and craftsing is just who I am. I come from a long line of Do-It-Yourselfers.

I can remember my Great Grand-mother with her little bun wrapped on the back of her head sitting for hours making rag dolls, teddy bears, aprons or just anything and everything that touched her heart to do so. My Grand-mother was also handy with her hands and then my Mother made our dresses, costumes, choral outfits, and stage settings and has become a profilic artist over the years painting with oils in realism.

For me doing it myself, means everything. My desire has always been and still is, to make all of my curtains, table cloth's, comforters, pillows, paint my own pictures, make everyone's Christmas gift, and decorate elaborately for every holiday with everything hand made, by Moi!

As I look back over the years it seems that I've been true to myself and the wonderful world of hand-made. I don't have a daughter who will grasp my mantle and run with it but I am so very blessed to have an awesome Son who is artistically gifted and without a doubt will teach all of my beautiful grand children the precious gift of " do it yourself". Now just think ... it all began with sequins, pins, and an afternoon with a friend. WOW! I'm blessed.