Time is the longest distance between two places. Tennessee Williams Some samples of the ATCs for next week’s class. There never seems to be enough time to do the things you have to do let alone the things you really want to do.

Our task must beto free ourselves by widening our circle of compassionto embrace allliving creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.Albert Einstein Took a few pictures this afternoon enjoying the sunshine and hiding from the lizard that has moved in under the sofa. If you are interested in wildlife conservation and rescue this […]

That time of year again, counting down to the next round of Kit & Caboodle training days. Or is that play dates? Don’t you love teasing sneaky peeks? We have lots of fun getting out and meeting folks and seeing what creative things we can do with paper. Details are a click to the left […]

Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves. Drew Barrymore Like the quote more than the bag EK’s Art Blanche, not recommended for a whole lot of reasons. Maybe their square bags are easier to work with but this pretty little darling had way […]

Are you into sketches?As a mixed media person you know I have a hard time trying to color inside the lines. All the Rage has a sketch call for people who can do something with these templates in any medium that works for you. Scan or digital picture (no larger than 72dpi) with the subject […]

Teaching again after a little breakATCs at Magic Moments, check out the schedule on the link to the left “Before you can be creativeyou must be courageouscreativity is a destination, courage is the journey”

The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through your day and like a magnet will find iron, so you will find in every hour some heavenly blessings. Henry Ward Beecher

Sneak Peek of some of the projects we are working on for All The Rage, can’t wait to share with you all soon. “We can only appreciate the miracle of a sunriseIf we have waited in the dark”

Lovebegins at home,andit is not how much we dobut how much lovewe put in that action. Mother Teresa Photo: Canada, Mandy Collins

A thank you to friends & family who support and inspire me There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. Saint Thomas Aquinas Art: Pearl Maple playing in Mixed Media