Kindle Covers

Finished Kindle Covers

These Kindle covers feature sections which were printed with Gelli Arts plaes. The center section of the peacock blue is my personal favorite, although the copper circles on the green come in a close second.

Mexican Pottery

I love these from Baker's Nursery in Phoenix.

Prepared to Dye

As part of my commitment to being a reviewer of Fiber Art Now, I have yet another book to review. This one is a fabulous book about dyeing wool and other natural fabrics by Gene Shepherd, which I highly recommend. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book on a personal level, as a dyer of wool and other natural materials myself. You can read the review in its entirety at FAMM, Fiber Arts/Mixed Media's website. http://www.fibermixedmedia.com/page/fiber-art

Honorable Mention at NQA Annual Show

My quilt, "Lilies", was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Duet Category this weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Sharon Brooks was the quilter.

I am a member of the National Quilting Association and look forward to their show every year. It's a privilege to be included in the Winner's List.

Meeting Susan Lenz

I had the pleasure of meeting Susan Lenz at the Visions Gallery in downtown Chandler, AZ, when her Decisions Portraits exhibit was here. She included me in the grouping of her portraits.

Gelli Shoes Slideshow

Please enjoy this slideshow of the Gelli Shoes project. To begin the slideshow, click on the white arrow. To fill the screen, click on the frame in the lower right corner once the show starts.

Gelli Shoes for Zoe

Finished Shoes without Lettering

Plastic Coaster from Bed, Bath and Beyond

Diamond Stencil

 Red Gelli Plate with Square Fondant Cutters from Wilton

Whoo Hoo!

Finished Shoes - Frontview

Gelli Shoes for Mia

Finished Shoes for Mia, age 7

"Before" Shoes from Target

ATCs for May

These are my ATC's for May. I used Timtex as the stabilizer and used Steam-A-Seam II to fuse fabrics which I had rusted (see earlier posts on how-to's). Some ATC's have mica in sheets and some in flakes, some have rusted stars, some feature rusted laces, there are inchies on several, washers colored with alcohol inks, copper and black screening, digitally-printed copper screening. You know I like rusty things if you've been reading this blog. I decided to do my ATC's in rust. Just call me Rusty Rita. 

Gelli Shoes Workshop Added

Gelli Shoes Workshop added on May 11th at Craft Fusion

4:00pm - 6:00pm
"Gelli Arts Shoes"
Cost:  $20.00
Call to Register: 480-821-3758
Spend the afternoon creating Gelli art-to-wear with fashionable printed shoes you make yourself in this fun and exciting Workshop.  Be the envy of all your friends or make the shoes of your children's dreams as you allow your imagination to roam free.  Choose a special theme or use random stencils as you choose your favorite colors and have fun creating your own wearable "masterpieces".  Seating will be limited to 10,  so be sure to sign up quickly!  Let your creativity go free in this affordable Workshop and join us for some summertime fun!
Supplies to Bring:  Canvas tennis shoes (white is best, but they MUST be canvas); craft sheet; Gelli Arts printing plate (6"x6"); hard rubber brayer; and small bottle of hand sanitizer for cleaning your Gelli Arts plate.  Instructor will provide craft acrylic paints; stencils and stamps; textures (both found and purchased).  Optional Supplies:  Gloves; any favorite acrylic paints, stencils, or stamps. 
Remember, you can make shoes for adults or children in this workshop. Check out my blog for other posts on gelli shoes. They were too fun to make and you can see a sample in the shop. Join the crazy fun.