Tidbits and Tassels 2 - August 27-28, 2010

Join us for our Second Annual Art event - Tidbits and Tassels 2

Join us for a weekend of art workshops, inspiration and friendship at my home and art studio. On Friday evening, we will be having dinner and a "Sit, Stitch and Swap" Workshop at my home. On Saturday, the morning begins with pastries and coffee followed by a collage handbag workshop taught by Maryse Henry (Chantal's talented mom). Following lunch, we will be having the "Blooms and Blossoms" workshop where we will learn to create our own paper flowers! Details and pictures will be posted soon.

Schedule of events

Friday , August 27th

5:30 - Welcome

6:00- Dinner

Sit, Stitch and Swap Workshop

Saturday, August 28th

9:30 - Pastries and Coffee

10:00 Collage Handbag Workshop

12:30 - Lunch (provided)

1:30 - Blooms and Blossoms Workshop

4:00 - Afternoon delights

Cost : $70.00

Registration to begin soon. *Leave comment with email if you would like more information.

Hope to see you here!!!

Blessings -

And the winner is....

Pam of Frippery !!! Congratulations!!!!

I will be getting in touch with you to work out all the details!! Be looking for a package soon!!.

Thanks to all who left a comment - I hope to do more giveaways soon!!

First ever giveaway

Calling all you cowgirls--

In honor of Our TEXAS paper art event - Paper Cowgirl, I would love to have a give away - I am teaching a great technique class called " Sayings from the Heart and Home." Come join us in June for a weekend of creativity and inspiration! Please leave a saying (comment) from your heart - I love to read your sweet thoughts. We will draw a winner from the comments ---- wait just a minute - would you like to know what you are winning...... Silly me!

An artful cross class kit-- all the things you need to make a lovely cross like one of these. The kit will contain a wooden cross, paper, ribbon, metal embellishments and clear directions.

Leave a comment by April 14th (my daddy's 74th birthday) and we will draw the winner. Please include your email in your comment so I can let you know if you are the winner. Good Luck and I hope to see you in June!! (make sure you check out the PC blog for all the info/details!)

Blessings--

Family, Friends and Art....

What a lovely day! We had such a great time today at our Artful Cross Class. With good friends and family (and of course, good food), we ventured into the studio for inspiration and instruction with wonderful conversation and laughter. This first photo shows a few of the crosses that were completed today...The following photo ( my sweet mom's--she is so talented!) is a cross with layering of another small wooden cross and altering embellishments to fit together. All are distinctive of their creator.

That thought gives me great joy as the Creator, God, made us all unique with a purpose only we have been designed to fulfill. As this Easter week is upon us, reflect on the life he has given us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. With Spring in the air, flowers blooming, trees coming out of winter's sleep, we see new life all around us. God chose this time of the year to display the most magnificent new life..... a new life born out of resurrection. Praise be to our God who is ever-faithful, ever- forgiving and ever-living!!

Blessings to you this week--

Thursday's Thoughts.....

A new favorite quote.....

"Write your Hurts in the sand....

Carve your Blessings in stone."

Remember that God is good all the time and his goodness is right, pure and holy. He pushes us forward toward his good works, even when we don't know what they are--He does. Trust him, move forward and take up a chisel and carve!

Blessings to you this day...

Saddle Up...It's Paper Cowgirl Time

Saddle up and take a horse, take a train, take a plane or a car...Come to Waxahachie, Texas for the Best Little Art Retreat in Texas. Join us for our 3rd annual Paper Cowgirl Altered Art Retreat, June 24th through the 26th. I am so honored to be a teacher for this event along with 11 other talented women. Yes, 12 Classes, a meet and greet, vendor night, creativity and friendship all done Texas style! Details can be found here...Paper Cowgirl. Here's a glimpse of what I am teaching. (Remember I am photography challenged and getting better...I think)

"Sayings for the Heart and Home" Inspirational Tag Book- Let inspiration come to you during this class where we will explore various techniques such as metal embossing, collage, gold leafing, faux finish and handmade flowers just to name a few. Also during this class we will be using alcohol inks, acrylic paints, perfect pearls, and many embellishing techniques. Each kit will be filled with tags, papers, ribbons, trinkets and treasures. Stamps, paints, inks and other mediums will also be supplied. Knowing our Cowgirls- Feel free to bring your trinkets and treasures. Tag, you're it!

It's round up time...and we need you!! Come be a Paper Cowgirl with us. I hope to see y'all soon!!

Blessings to you this day!

It's Rhyme Time....

Presleigh, my youngest, came to me just before Valentine's day asking for my help on a writing project. She explained that they had to write a poem that had to rhyme and that it also had to follow a certain pattern. I told her that I was more than happy to help and that I love to write. So this was right up my alley. When I asked her the topic of this poem, she was a little timid. After some coaxing, she said "It is supposed to be a surprise. This is a poem about you, mommy." I smiled. Then, we started working on this little ditty--She had already begun the first stanza and then in my mind and through my pen, thoughts and words (rhyming of course) began to flow. She wrote the last stanza and I had filled in the middle. When she asked "How did you do that?" I told her "I was thinking about you as I wrote the words." Take a peek at our poem. Couldn't this be about your sweet little ones, too (even if they are grown)? It was a memory making afternoon...My Presleigh and Me.

My Presleigh and Me

written by: Chantal Johnson and Presleigh Johnson (age 9)

Mommy, it is true, I love you.

And I love my family, too.

Our house if filled with candy so sweet.

But when I think of you, my heart skips a beat.

You and I fit like a hand in a glove.

That's because of our mother/daughter love.

It is fun to be with you,

In everything we like to do.

When there's a problem, you are always there.

That's one great way you show you care.

You make me smile, laugh and sing.

You are great at everything.

There is so much more to say

But there is now way to tell it in one day!

You are pretty and caring, too

and that is how I love you!

Blessings to you this day -- Chantal