paste paper play





what fun!
pat had a captive classroom at rock,paper,scissors
yesterday as she wowed us all with her fabulous
no nonsense approach to making phenomenal paste papers.
the paste was flying and our creative endorphines were high...
the "o" word was mentioned and we were covered in glorious color..
oh so satisfying!
thanks to pat & corey,my classmates and all of the friends who
popped in to see what was up!
p.s. {nancy} i am working on something using "our" paper...a happy
little collaborative accident!
p.s. {ellen} i can't stop thinking of your grandson's "gift" to you! too funny!
mmmmwah...magnifique!

a surreal spectacle...


....not to be missed!
"glass in the garden"~
chihuly at the missouri botanical garden
i spent the day friday at the garden,in complete & utter awe
of these works by dale chihuly...the installation of these pieces
in the phenomenal surroundings of our amazing gardens is
just breathtaking and really must be seen to be believed...even
then you will pinch yourself in wonder.
just thought you should know!

studio friday [[[contrast]]]


contrast n./kon trast/ 2.juxtaposition of different
things
an effect created by placing or arranging very
different things,e.g. colors,shades,textures,or winged things(ed.),
near each other....
this contrastable collage is a hodge podge that is part of a
"collect all" above my work table. a serendipitous juxtaposition.


see other differences here

phenomenal paste paper


"Take this fun and fast paced class to create a plethora of
personal paste papers to use on your books, cards, scrapbook pages,
collages and more. The sky is the limit as you mix and layer colors
and textures on many different pages.
Dress for success...you’ll get a bit messy."
rock,paper,scissors
Saturday, May 20th
2pm
$20
Instructor: Pat Brewer

2 of 3


((hannah & tony in a booth at blueberry hill))


((h & t outside of his apartment))

i spent a lovely day with 2 of 3 of my babies on saturday.
tony had recently taken an apartment above the starbuck's
on delmar in u.city and i had yet to see it,so once we took
the 10 cent tour of his very comfy cool,yet teeny abode,we hit the
heady street life that is the "loop"....there was a wonderful
pottery sale at the craft alliance and a steaming plate of red
beans and rice at blueberry hill with our names all over it,and
all kinds of music filled the chilly,windy air as we strolled from
one end to the other...i enjoyed the day thoroughly....and was given
an awesome pair of earrings by baby jane from the kiddos..a sweet
little cherry atop an already creamy day!

happy mother's day


i love you,momma....
a bushel and a peck
and a hug around the neck!
xoxox,
denise

happy birthday,baby!


sarah & me last summer in st.louis,mo.

...with my warmest,lovingest most happiest wishes to you ,s,
today and all days...my sweet soul sis...xo,d

i love u


...for the creative Underground "aLphAbEtiCa" swap...
another Unique collaboration by these Ultimate,Unbelievable
artfUl divas!

inspire me thursday/my faraway place


this was my home in another life...i found this postcard image
in a dusty box at a flea market many years ago,i bought it
and have kept it in a safe place for Heaven knows how long now.
every time i look at it i can't help getting the feeling that i have
been there before....and for a long time.i don't know where it is
exactly,just a faraway place in my memory.

inspiring faraway lands

speechless & breathless





...i have been rendered completely enamored!
"the simply charming underground bracelet...
it's done,and we know it was worth the wait! we encourage
you to take the time to study and reflect on the details and the
meaning of each charm! it is apparent that a lot of effort and
thought went into each charm,and most importantly the
construction of the bracelet design....wear your bracelets in
love and sisterhood....the girls of the CU."

and this "charming" side note from suz: you must make a wish
the first time you wear your bracelet. then when the ribbon flowers
fall off, your wish will come true!

this magical,juicy,enchanting bracelet landed on my doorstep
yesterday! i am so taken with the utter beauty and generosity
of this collaboration,i am left stumbling over the words to describe
my feelings for it...so simply and hopefully my warmest thanks will
suffice!

the about me's

do's and don'ts...a tag by heidi

i do like to sleep in.
i don't like to waste my day doing it.

i do like to have a good cry.
i don't like being snotty and stuffed up.

i do meditate daily.
i don't always see the signs.

i do carry at least 4 tubes of lipstick in my purse.
i don't carry any make-up.

i do wear a scent at all times.
i don't wear make-up.

i do like comfy,"ugly"shoes.
i don't like prissy,girly shoes.

i do love carbs.
i don't love carbs.

i do listen to music always.
i don't always like everything i hear.

i do like to travel.
i don't like to fly.

i do like to sew.
i don't like using a pattern.

i do have an epson stylus photo r320.
i don't know how to use it.

i do fear the unknown.
i don't like to stay in pain.

i do have a higher power.
i don't always turn things over to him.

i do love my daughter.
i don't always like her.

i do create everyday.
i don't always have something to show for it.

i do have tremendous common sense.
i don't have book smarts .

i do have a wonderful network of fabulous friends.
i don't spend nearly enough time with them.

i tag carol,sarah,sarah,corey,corey

take 5...a tag by sarah

five minutes to yourself: a hammock+my waterfall=power nap
five bucks to spend right now:fresh flowers
five items in your house you could part with:the tv,the
window coverings, the laundry,the telephone,the newspaper
five items you absolutely,positively could never part
with in your house:besides my soul mate....my chunky chair,
sissy the cat,the stereo,the computer,my books(these you can borrow!)
five words you love: fabulous,inspiring,smarty pants,love,enjoy

i tag becky,linda,heidi,ellen

what's In....a tag by sarah & deryn

my fridge:left over pizza,water,yogurt,cheese,cranberry juice
my closet:my new delia's t-shirt,a pile of shoes,a half dozen skirts,
moth balls, suitcases
my purse:lipstick,sak wallet,gum,cell phone,camera
my car:lots o' cd's,umbrella,zip lock full of nuts,water,larabar,change

i tag...the first person(s) to comment...c'mon!

a day off


......starting it off right,with coffee,meditation & a bit of creating,
then my favorite new snack ({[special thanks to my friend pat!]})
and a healthy dose of hydration....gonna go move some earth and
play in the dirt today!

...my basic grey comp notebook sample for tomorrow's
workshop @ rock,paper,scissors 10am-12noonish

studio friday/sounds


what is it that i hear today
from my studio?
early morning bird songs,
the garbage truck
and school bus,
a steady hum from my dell,
sissy bouncing off the walls...
doing her early morning kitty
dance,
a symphony of clean ,white noise.

studio friday

spt/to much information


i am flitting busily around here this week and will just
post this until i can really update my introduction for the
new spt challenge site...