Sunday, September 30, 2012

Sunday Sketches.....a new painting for a special couple....

Hi Everyone....

I just went to a fab Wedding last night for my cousin and had to create something sweet for the Happy Couple..so I worked on this special painting for them.....just dropped it off for my parents to deliver to the after party today.....and now I need some sleep!!!

I am sharing this for my Sunday Sketch.....

hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!!

Happy Sunday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!


Saturday, September 29, 2012

Sweet Saturdays Blog Challenge Week 76.....come join the fun!!!

Sweet Saturdays

Hi Everyone!!! and welcome to week # 076 of Sweet Saturdays.....I created this fun challenge to make us focus on the Sweet things around us....more focus on the good and positive equals a more positive life....

Sweet Saturdays is all about blogging about something sweet in our lives...it could be art, illustrations, food, a recipe or a sweet photo....or a sweet find in your favorite shop...so create your blog post and pop back and share your link with all of us....

Welcome and we look forward to seeing your posts.....


Please make sure to add Sweet Saturdays to your blog post and post the URL address of that post and NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for Sweet Saturdays when they arrive at your website.





My Sweet Saturdays Post  week 74....

and now for my Sweet Saturdays Blog Challenge post.....

I made some sweet treats this week and am coming up with some more ways to make these amazing cookies called Madeleines.....

Earlier this week I created some lemon ones you can see here....I also created a sweet recipe card you can download via the link....

and a new version of rum and chocolate ones that I will be turning into a new recipe card this week...so be sure to pop back in!!! They look super cute don't they....and they are super easy to make....


 

I think these can be created in all sorts of fun ways for any holiday....more to come....

Happy Sweet Saturday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!


Friday, September 28, 2012

Paint Party Friday....Fall Fair Inspirations.....



Piece I titled....."A Fair to remember"

















Hi Everyone....what a wonderful way to end the week.....we just spent the evening at the kick off night of our Fall Fair and it was so much fun to see all of the colour and fun in the eyes of all the children....It brings back so many memories for me as a child too....the rides....the scents of food....the sounds and the excitement....

So today I thought it would be fitting to share a little Fair inspired art with you all and a whole bunch of inspirational photos I took....I think these will help inspire more fun artwork in the weeks to come...all about Autumn and Fairs and the things that bring us happiness this time of year......

Happy Paint Party Friday Everyone.... and Happy Creating!!!


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

WOYWW ......A new recipe card for you all.....French Madeleines...Lemon....


Hi Everyone....

I am having so much fun working on new things in the kitchen...and I took a break from the Studio today to test out a French Madeleine recipe....so I worked and re-worked this recipe till it was just right....and then headed back to the Studio to work on this super cute recipe card for you all to enjoy....you can click on the photo and enlarge it and download it for future reference....



These were so easy and super fast that I think I will be coming up with more flavors for some Madeleines.....I just like the way the name sounds......

Sharing what's on my workspace with everyone over at WOYWW.......

Happy Wednesday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!


Monday, September 24, 2012

Freebie Mondays....Made you some sunflower place cards that will make a perfect setting....






Hello Everyone....and welcome to another week of fun art and super sweet free printables that you can enjoy for your personal parties and events.....This week I am loving all of the beautiful Sunflowers I see making their last lean towards the sunshine....before they droop over and become the seeds the birds and gardeners love.....

I created this super fun illustration that I turned into a super sweet Fall place settings using a lollipop stick and a cute little terracotta pot.....I could even see a line of these down the center of any table...

I have a PDF all ready for you....just head to my website here and scroll to downloads and you will see a photo of it there....just click on the photo to head over to your PDF....

Enjoy!!!

Happy Freebie Monday and Happy Creating Everyone...


Saturday, September 22, 2012

Sweet Saturdays Blog Challenge.....come join the fun and share something....

Sweet Saturdays

Hi Everyone!!! and welcome to week # 075 of Sweet Saturdays.....I created this fun challenge to make us focus on the Sweet things around us....more focus on the good and positive equals a more positive life....

Sweet Saturdays is all about blogging about something sweet in our lives...it could be art, illustrations, food, a recipe or a sweet photo....or a sweet find in your favorite shop...so create your blog post and pop back and share your link with all of us....

Welcome and we look forward to seeing your posts.....


Please make sure to add Sweet Saturdays to your blog post and post the URL address of that post and NOT your blog home page URL address as there are many late visitors who get confused as to which post is for Sweet Saturdays when they arrive at your website.





My Sweet Saturdays Post  week 74....

and now for my Sweet Saturdays Blog Challenge post.....

Yesterday was my parents 44th Anniversary and we had a super amazing time celebrating with them....I surprised them with a cake that turned out to be a very yummy delight.....I made a lemoncello cake with lemon curd and a stabilized whipped cream icing and then topped it with raspberries....and a special cake topper I made....It was delish and I will be sharing the recipe right here on my blog as soon as I can whip up a super cute card.....

Here is the cake .....





Thank you for popping by!!!

Happy Sweet Saturday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!


Friday, September 21, 2012

Wishing my amazing parents a wonderful 44th Anniversary today!!!



Hi Everyone.....

I am so Happy to be sharing tonight in celebration with my wonderful parents.....it is their 44th Wedding Anniversary and they are still kids at heart.....I feel super blessed to have them in our lives and in our son's life too....they make everyday so much fun and full of love and joy.....there really aren't words that will ever be enough to tell them just how much they mean to us....I am so grateful that you are my parents and I love you with all my heart....

Sharing one more painting for PPF this week....that I created for them....

Happy 44th Anniversary Mom and Dad!!! We love you always!!!

I just finished making this special cake......a lemoncello cake filled with lemon curd and frosted with stabilized whip cream and topped with raspberries....not too sweet....but full of fresh lemon flavor!!!! I hope they love it!!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and may you enjoy every moment!!!



Paint Party Friday....meet me at Ladurée




Hello Everyone....and Happy Friday....

I am taking a little virtual stroll in Paris and popping by the Ladurée window to see what they have ....and this virtual trip has inspired my latest Ladurée painting.....I am a huge fan of beautiful window scenes and love to stand outside beautiful bakeries and cafes gazing into the window like a little child gazes into a candy store....so much to see and be inspired by....and something really weird comes over you....a sense of Happiness and for a moment you forget all your troubles and cares and just enjoy the view....

awe how much fun it is to stop and smell the roses from time to time...

I will be working hard to enjoy the wonder of Autumn this weekend....whether it be apple picking or a brisk walk through the woods....it is all magical to me....and I don't want to miss one little bit.....

Wishing you all a wonder filled weekend.....

Happy Paint Party Friday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!


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