Change of plans....

I am all about change.  

Whether it's moving the furniture around in the house, going out to dinner when I promised I'd cook or teaching a class when I didn't have it in the plan.  

Change is good!!

If you receive my newsletters you know I decided to take a little break from teaching for most of this year.  I really wanted and needed to concentrate on some personal things I needed to get done (all good stuff).  

But....when Lisa Super invited me to be a guest teacher in her wonderful studio I jumped at the opportunity.  It's super close to home and it's sharing something I love to share.  Sweet little Spring time birds.

We will be sculpting, painting, aging and dressing these fun little tweets.  A great afternoon at a place.  

For those of you who don't know Lisa she is a super talent.  She currently plays the part of a Bon Vivante for Somerset Life and has been published more times than I can count (including being the cover girl for a recent issue of Somerset Life). 

So if you are interested in playing clay and dress up come join us on May 19 at Lisa's place in Fremont, CA.

You can email me Colleen.Moody@Yahoo.com

 or Lisa VintageHandmade@gmail.com

for more information. 

Double the Goodness

A couple of Saturday's ago I was one of a few very lucky gals that was able to take a class from the uber talented Debby Anderson of Romancing the Bling.  It was a "double goodness day" because the class took place at Lisa Super's home.  If you don't know Debby or Lisa....you need to get to know them. 

 

Quick!!

 

Super talented.  

Super sweet.  

Super knowledgeable.  

Super fun.

This is what we made.  In the first 15 minutes I learned quite a few new things.  Class could have been over right then and there and I would have been a happy camper.

Laura Himm and Debby Anderson

Not only does Debby make the most gorgeous jewelry....she is also a fantastic teacher.  Super patient (which is important when I am a student), clear in her instructions and always happy to help.

Shawn Street and Lisa Super

These were 2 of my table mates.  Shawn was awfully quiet as she worked at her wire wrapping and beading.  Little did we know that she was constructing a true pink masterpiece.  

Lisa chose to use a photo of her Grandma as her centerpiece.  This really made her piece one of a kind and quite sentimental.

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So....this is a shot of part of Lisa's studio.

 

 I know....RIGHT?

 A darling little old shopping cart.  

Can I have one too?

This child sized mannequin would not fit in my purse....darn it!  

I would love to own one....sigh...some day.

 Check out those tiny spectacles hanging over the side of the jar.  Love 'em!

 For me....this sums up Lisa's studio.  The best of all worlds I do believe.

Silver

Crown

Pearls

Flowers 

A sweet dolly

all within the back drop of silver glitter.

Sign me up!!

 Her inspiration wall.

If you ever have the opportunity to take a class from Debby or Lisa....do it!  Don't dawdle at sign ups or you will miss the boat.  

It was such a great day in a gorgeous setting.

Thanks Lisa and Debby!!

Oh Happy Day....

And a Happy Valentine's Day To You!  

I don't see Valentine's Day as a day for "couples".  Valentine's Day is a day to show anyone and everyone how much you care. 

My sweetie pie boys surprised me with these beautiful pink (my fave color) roses for me.  They included an extra funny....and quite appropriate card....which I adore!  I love it when they put their heads together (and their wallets) to do something nice for some one.  So sweet.

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?  

I know!!

It's crazy!!

Time has just slipped by and I absolutely love it....although I am itching to get back to work.

I have been BUSY!!  More details later....

But for now

Happy Hearts, Hugs and Kisses Day!

Saying Goodbye....

It's never easy is it?  

And yet we somehow manage to do it and go on our merry way, getting wrapped up in the crazy bizzy-ness that life is.  

Today I had to say goodbye.  

It wasn't easy.  

It's not going to be easy.  

This one will be tough because I have been left with a little hole in my heart.  Saying good bye to someone that is such a big part of my life.   

 Gina, myself and Iva the deserter!

Yes...there is the phone/chat/text/email and even Skype.  But it's not the same.  There isn't any more....hey what are you doing at noon...wanna go to lunch?  shopping?  come over and help me on this project???  

sigh....  

No, that's not a simple sigh.  

That is a big 'ol dramatic, sad, over the top, blow the wind out of your sails... sigh. 

I said goodbye with a smile on my face.  I gave a big hug and took a mental picture as I drove away...and I told her I was taking that picture...and we laughed about it...like only we can. 

Then I cried quiet alligator tears the whole way home. 

Tomorrow...I'm staying in bed.  

I'm going to refuse to get up.  

I'm going to be cranky and hard to get along with.

I'm going to make the kids make their own lunch (that won't go over well).

Shoot....they can make their own breakfast too (sounds like I won't be the only cranky in the house)!!

I'm going to lay there and feel sorry for myself....that a little piece of me is gone....

TO FLORIDA !!

OH heck...

Who am I kidding?  I'm going to bury myself in Bizzy-ness and try to be happy and move on with life....because I have to plan a trip to Florida !! 

Holiday Craziness....

 

Won't y'all stop running around like crazy and give me some lovin'?

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for a visit

My Winter blog sale is today at 5pm PST. 

Hope to see you there!

A bit of a tangled mess.....

and isn't it purdy !

Busy getting ready for my web sale.  This Sunday, December 4th at 5pm pst.

Find it here.