Monday, July 8, 2013

Embellishing Edges online workshop


I have been having a great time playing with the techniques I learned in Valerie Sjodin's online workshop. It is called Embellished Edges and it is only $15.00! As far as I know it is still running. I highly recommend it. Here is a link to her blog where you can get the details. Click Here! I have no affiliation, just a satisfied customer.
  One of the things this class turned me onto is the joy of Golden Fluid acrylics. Using them sort of like water colors I have really been happy with them. Especially the transparent colors. They are just so vibrant. I am a big believer in buying the artist grade of paints as opposed to student grade, and this is a great example. Yes they are expensive, but you just can't beat the quality of the pigments. I love them!





Sunday, July 7, 2013

Christmas in July Sale at my Etsy Shoppe!

Dramatically reduced prices to get you going bright and early on your Christmas projects!

Hey!
Its never too early!!
To see selection of discounted doll and cross stitch patterns as well as finished items 

XX
~Annie

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

My first grand daughter!

Welcome Amy Ren

Amy Ren Haynes
9 lb. 3 oz. 21 inches long
Born June 27,2013
Can you believe those cheeks!

xx
~Annie

My first grand daughter!


Welcome Amy Ren

Amy Ren Haynes
9 lb. 3 oz. 21 inches long
Born June 27,2013
Can you believe those cheeks!

xx
~Annie

Friday, June 7, 2013

On vacation!



I am about to embark on the trip of a lifetime, so explore Rome, Florence and Venice,  Italy!! 
Whooo-hooo!
I'm so excited!
 See you when I get back on June 23rd!
~Annie

Going on vacation

Hi all!

I will be taking the trip of a lifetime to Rome, Florence and Venice from June 10 until the 23rd!
See you when I get back!
Yipeeee!!!!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Last page of my first ever art journal

This is the first art journal I ever started, a year ago in February. I have started several others since then, mostly the 16 page journals demo-ed by Teesha Moore.  But this one has been my favorite. It is a Strathmore mixed media journal I got on clearance at Michaels. I never see this version anymore, I don't know if they are still out there. This is now the first journal I have finished. I did this page with inktense pencils and my beloved black smash pen.