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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

WOYWW~ January 4, 2012

The beginning of a New Year. The close of another Year. The first What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday for 2012. You can join Julia's WOYWW over on her blog at: http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com

I'm sure that the holidays had many of you busy juggling between family, friends, work, and creating art. Our home seemed to be just that! I was able to meet my birth-daughter over the holidays as she came to spend Christmas with me and her three younger brothers. It was if she had grown up with the boys. They (and I) were very amazed at the similarities of personalities, looks, likes, dislikes, and etc. between the four of them. I was amazed at the opportunity I had to meet this young woman whom I said goodbye too over 24 years ago when I was a teenager.

Besides the reunion and the normal hussle and bussle of the holidays, we celebrated a surprise wedding of my oldest son to his beautiful, adorable girlfriend suggested by the Brides parents! Yes, the Brides parents. So, with just a day and a half of running through-out the streets of Vegas to cover all the preparations ranging from wedding dress to tuxedo to flowers, shoes, and venue, we were able to celebrate their union as husband and wife Vegas Style. Unfortunately, the only things missing were the Brides parents, but they will be hosting a reception later on for the new couple.

With the start of 2012, I wanted to express that I am very thankful for a wonderful husband and my children. Without them, I don't think my life would feel complete. I may not be able to help out as much as I would like, I value the time that I have to have great relationships with all of them. My husband is my best friend. I cherish our time. I enjoy our time. He just twitterpaits me!

Amongst the Holidays, I was able to get a few days of relaxation in and work on some ATCs for trade over at www.atcsforall.com with other artists and I was even able to sign up for a few ATC Swaps that are actively happening this month.

I'll share some of my artwork in just a bit, but I just wanted to thank you all for stopping by. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for your interest in what I do. I appreciate that YOU would stop by little ole' me to see what I am up too. I'm just one individual out of millions who enjoys art and creating, who loves to share with you. I know I'll never be famous. I'll never get my ten minutes of fame, but I hope that my art inspires you. I hope that just a little spark of my talent ignites the flame inside you and let's your creative muse take over.

Thank you again for stopping by. I'll see you soon!

"Different Hearts Still Love"
Hostess ATC Card for Eraserqueen
Sacred Heart ATC Swap
www.atcsforall.com

Sacred Heart ATC Swap

Sarah Bishop Style ATCs
for "Big Is Beautiful" AFA Swap
at www.atcsforall.com

"Irish Eyes" Watercolor/Ink
4"x6" personal trade

Altered KeyPIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Altered Key
PIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Sarah Bishop Style Steampunked Girls
4"x6" Bristol
Personal Trade
www.atcsforall.com

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Home Office Transformed to.....MY NEW ART STUDIO!

Hi guys!
I thought I would share some before and after pictures of my Art Studio. I have formally transferred items from the kitchen/dinning room area to a wonderful, inexpensive Art Studio. My hubby built this room for me with just a tad bit of supervision. He is the bestest! He twitterpaits me!

Our goal to do this remodel was to not spend alot of money on this as I am still unemployed, and the market has just gone to pot.

We received some FREE office furniture. They are:

2 qty. 3x12 drafting desks
1 qty. book shelf
2 qty 3x12 feet drafting tables
1 qty 6 'x14" white shelf with brackets
1 qty 8'x15 shelf (we used some oldrusted, dirty shelf brackets that hubby had stored in the Garage)
2 qty overhead cabinets with doors

Materials/Items that were used that we have had stored in the Garage.
These items are:

2 under cabinet lights
BlockOut Red curtains, previously purchased at Ross's then modified and hemmed
to fir on my Studio Window.
All plastic Sterlite Containers
5 drawer dresser
3 moveable small carts

Items purchased:
3 80"x45 red block-out curtains (Cut, hemmed to fit on window)
2 gallons of white paint

The total dollar amount we spent on remodeling My New Art Studio
was approximately under $50.00.

I want to thank my scrubby hubby for taking the time and patience of re-fabricating the office pieces and installing them according to my blue print instructions! lol He is just fabulous! He means the world to me. He
said that he wanted me to have my own work space and all materials and mediums that I use in my artwork, all in one place instead of running back and forth from the kitchen/dinning room area to the office. I just can't express my love and gratitude he has done for me. I am just so thankful for him. I love you my Scrubby! *kisses*

I hope you enjoy these few pictures. Don't forget to visit my YouTube Channel at Peots3ps. I have a few videos that I have shared. Please, let me know what you think of our remodeling. I would love to know!

Always, always be on the lookout for free office furniture. With all the downsizing in most companies these days, companies may be just tossing them out in the garbage. Like I said, my art studio isn't the snazziest, expensive, over the top Art Studio, but this was free. This arrangement is sooo soooo incrediably useful and fits my needs of counter space.
Have A Great Week and A Fabulous Weekend!
Hugs!

Pictures Before Remodeling of Home Office