Come see us in Somerset Memories this month!

My submission to Somerset Memories for their "A gift from the heart" challenge is published in this month's issue! I'm so excited because this little project is very dear to me.

It was sort of a collaboration with my daughter, Kara.  You see, she had drawn a picture of her future wedding dress. It inspired me to create a keepsake that we might share in the future on her wedding day.

I mounted the picture on an old book cover and decorated it with lace and cheesecloth. I created a "clipboard" using a vintage brooch.  On the back is a little pouch where the original copy can be stored.  It hangs from a repurposed rhinestone necklace.

I posted about this project in the making here if you would like to take a closer look.  I can't wait to get this back from Stampington so I can display this at home. Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  I'm one happy mom today....xoxo

I can finally share my BIG news!!

I've been keeping a secret for the past three months! I'm published for the first time in the May/June issue of Somerset Studio!  It feels very surreal to see my name and my creations here. I don't know how I have contained myself these past few months and kept it under hat.

I have to pinch myself to think that I am published here amongst such talented, talented artists in my favorite magazine. It just doesn't seem possible?! I am very grateful to Christen Olivarez, editor, for the opportunity to be published and to write the technique article that accompanies my work.  I have to tell you I was just as thrilled to write the article as I was to provide the art. I'm also very grateful for the beautiful photography work that went in to capturing each altered recipe card.

I hope you'll take a peek if you find yourself in the bookstore or drop me a note if you are a subscriber. I can't wait to sit down later this evening with a glass of wine and take the whole issue in page by page.  Thank you for supporting me, for suggesting I submit my work and for following this blog. I would have never thought to submit work for publication before I started this blog. You've inspired me, encouraged me and opened doors for me my friends....thank you for sharing this special moment too.  xoxo