Flea Market Studio

Summer is great!

Looks like a typical rascal with way too much sugar! This is the front of the Store at Sweetpeas. I am very happy for Mary! She is making some changes that she will share with all of you that are very positive. I am only speaking for myself when I say that this business can get to you when you are not having fun. Thats when I take a step back and realize why I am doing this Art thing. You are looking at it on this page..... the rascal in the picture! I love to create things and it comes from the heart. I have tried to spend time this week on things that only make me  happy. Believe it or not, Spring cleaning did it for me. How much stuff can a girl really have?? My fault. I love the Thrift Stores and Flea Markets. In the middle of the cleaning I would get Dariannes Art journals and Scrapbooks and create with all the things I have bought.  I will show you a Scrapbook that I have finally finished.....in the next post.  Felt so good.  I have got the flower beds ready for some planting and planted herbs in the backyard. I also got a little green this weekend. Took our old clothes to the Rescue mission and did a little recycling with old floppy disc envelopes that I was about to throw away: Great for the shop. I did stop for some fun times with Mary and my new best friend........ Robert Mahar.. You need to look at his shop and he is a amazing Artist! Not only that...... cute and ohhh so sweet! We hung out in Venice for some cocktails.....even brought out my old cheerleading moves for them. They were sad looking moves too, more like Mary Katherine Ghallager from SNL. Good thing I only went out one night this week! Who knows what else I what I would have done. Mary always gives me presents..... here is my adorable Dick and Jane bracelet: I don't know who makes it. I know my friend Mendy will love it when she sees it. What else did this girl do this week? I sent my Blogging friend Cerri a package for her Birthday. She opened up her on line store! Great things.... check it out!

Before I leave I have to tell you the coolest story about what happened with me and my glue gun. Shows there is no accidents in this world. Its going to start off not so interesting, but wait till the end of the story. I spent a day with my Husband re-doing the Patio and backyard. It included re-covering a lounge chair. I was about to glue it down and my trusty (been around the block and looking like a flat tire) glue gun. It is one of those things you refuse to replace, because it is your favorite. It also has done the best Art projects for me..... Ive had it for over 7 years. You know the thing you own that if it breaks.....well you know. I was so sad. My husband could not believe I was sad over a stupid glue gun. He clearly does not understand. Try throwing his trusty drill away and then maybe he would. Anyways, I went to Michaels and found one with a case, different kinds of nozzles etc. I did not want it but got it anyways. They don't make my ugly red one anymore. After I bought it, I went to a Salvation Army store by my house...... and in up on a shelf what did I happen to see??? Yes, my red glue gun in mint condition! Can you believe it??? Makes me think how much we are sleep walking in this world..... not paying attention. Wow. Thats it for now and last put a new Art Journal Class in my Flea Market Studio Shop and updated everything. Hugs to everyone and Hope everyone has a Great Fourth of July...... apparently it is like Love American Style in our neighborhood.... Fireworks are legal here. My poor dog. Any suggestions on what to do with a dog that is terrified of fireworks???? much appreciated.

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A little more relaxed....

the crazy last two weeks are finally over. Summer is here and I have a week off work. Yay! Time to R-E-Lax! The new shopping bag is from the Japanese Dollar Store that I love so much. This place has the cutest things for your lunch. Bento boxes, different colored chopsticks, colorful napkins, tiny little plastic bottles for sauces and dips, adorable packaging and so many other adorable things.... Its one of those places that you have no problem throwing things in your cart and by the time you check out....75 dollars later, yup its that good! I have so many things to catch up on this week, but for now I will be like Scarlett and think about it tomorrow, because after all it is another day.... New things in the Flea Market Studio Shop
So excited about all the new things I have to put up! here is a sneak peak: I love Vintage children's cowboy and cowgirls ephemera, the 1950's kind.... don't ask me why, but I have since I was little. My favorite childrens book is The Cowboy twins. I have been looking for it online for a while now, but nothing.

Also been Flocking like crazy and have so many new things to offer but will be going up by this week. I have got a technique down that I taught myself and was so happy when I started playing with my new flocking supplies! Here is a sneak of some of new things I am working on:
I have never been more excited about a technique then this one! Something Ive been thinking about for almost a year now. Nothing else going on, thank you for the prayers for my Sister in Law. I got so many e-mails from friends and am so lucky to have all of you! Here are some little things I am having fun with at the moment: new Class kit for next month and new needle books:

also just playing in a book that I need to send off to my friend Lia.... wait a minute did I say i had a week off?????

So Proud....

Look who graduated from Kindergarten! Had to share.... they have a little ceremony and everything in her school.  They chose her as the MC of the night. She has the gift of gab like her Momma (poor thing). She looks like a Politician at the podium..... he he!

Had some more news to share.......first the Happy! My good friend Amy Hanna has a Blog!!! Yay! Now you can see how fabulous this girl really is..... the original Vintage Jewelry Designer.... no one is like this lady! Many people have tried to copy her work (kind of sad to me how people can do this and get credit for it)  wait till her book comes out! but she is a original! and also my other good friend Mendy has a Etsy shop! Love these two ladies they are real dear friends to me and I wish them so much luck, they so deserve it!  xoxo!!

Now the sad....sister in law is going through one of the hardest times in her life with health issues and makes me choke up when I think about it....please lots of prayers for her. So glad my Husband's family are the most supportive with each other, so lucky to have them.

Thats about it for now and wanted to wish my friend Cerri a Happy Birthday! After such a crazy week........ I missed it! Life just gets away from you some times.... but a fab package heading her way! Happy Birthday friend. and good luck with your amazing new shop!!

Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? who me? couldn't be........  found this cute little cookie jar........ love her. She belongs in my kitchen. Well kind of have allot on my mind lately.... heard some sad news from some of our family members. Puts life in perspective. When things are going full speed ahead, makes you slow down a little.

Lots going on at the end of the school year....so much to do when it comes to the end. So used to getting out of school in May.  Here it is in June.

Fathers day was great... My husband is a amazing Daddy..... she adores him! Made him a card and gave him a vintage book .. of course along with his cigars and bottle of imported Cuban rum. Didn't I tell you my Husband thinks he is Cuban? Born in Cleveland....... yup he even wears Guayabera shirts . The first thing Dariannes said  when I asked her what she wanted to get him,  she said " a cigar and one of those palm tree shirts he likes" Here is the card and book: I also found this adorable Little strawberry bottle and scored on a huge basket (maybe 45 ?) of vintage patterns and when my Friend Kat comes out she can pick from them. We met through scrapbooking. She doesn't really scrapbook anymore (she has 4 kids) but her new hobby is sewing. She finds vintage fabrics on-line and patterns and makes outfits for little Darlings. Love that idea!

Found some cool things at the nearest thrift store by me, the first is the most adorable homemade recipe book/scrapbook. It has inspired me to make my own. Will show you it when I am done.

Not that much else to share but very excited about t my Class at Sweetpeas and Snapshots this weekend at the new Fab location! Venice! I will be teaching a class on my Flocking techniques..

The problem with California...

yes there is a problem with California. There are too many things to do and too many people to hang out with!! This week so busy.... so many fun things and well enough about the weather! So bummed I missed out on The Sweet Peas Grand opening!! Always love when a cool store opens up! So much luck to my Friend Mary! I also miss my favorite Stores in Arizona! Debbie at The Frenzy Stamper  and Kim at Mystic Paper these ladies always make me smile and are so supportive! I will come visit you gals when the weather gets cooler.. maybe December? Come visit me.

I had food poisoning on Thursday.. maybe tomatoes? Have not felt like that in maybe ten years!  Went to a huge all day and night party on Saturday....at the beach. Why did I move away from the beach again? I cant remember. I do know I did take if for granted when I lived here.

One of my Art friends asked me if I take any Art or scrapbook classes. My answer.... I take classes from Artists that are completley different than what I am doing.... I have a list of my favorites and as you will see, they make me think outside of my little box. These people amaze me! Here is the list

Kelly Killmer (she makes me use colors I would have never thought to use and one of the nicest people!)

Michael De Mang (so cool, need I say anymore)

Treci Bautista (the colors she uses , wow and such neat techniques!)

Traci bunkers (so different from mine , makes me think of using other things I wouldn't use)

DjPettit (makes me want to learn how to be a real artist!)

Mary Jo Mcgraw ( so awesome!)

Amy Hanna (not only is she a dear friend of mine, but the talent.. well, amazing!)

Ok there you have some of them, and there are so many more that I did not put down..... Love them! I also want to support some of my fellow Artist and have thought of a great idea.... A couple of my Art friends and I are going to buy some kits and get together once a month and complete them together........ so Candice Carpenter you are first on our list! Gotta support our Art Friends! I am also going to have monthly kits to sell on my Blog and Flea Market Studio shop.  The first kit for sale is "Little vintage Paris journal" please e-mail me at [email protected] if you would like a kit. It comes with all the materials and the instructions on how to make your own little journal.

I made a little Art today......and some more things going in the shop if I am up to it. If not today, in the next 2 days. the Little Happy Day door hanger is for sale... but these are the other things I have made for my little family. A family book and a new Journal for my little D... more later..

Hello and Happy Sunday!

I first would like to thank all my Art friends that support me and look out for me in this Art world.  Thank you friends, you know who you are! That being said.... No negative thoughts in this Blog, but it can be a hard thing. Think positive. Think positive. Ok, that felt good. Have you ever felt like that? Not to mention a 6 year old that is very challenging at the moment.   Yes, that sweet one. Its funny, I was just thinking how pleasant this girl has been for a while now. No challenges, no tantrums and no trouble in school. Well, that until today. I think she might be getting sick again. Life goes on. We had to get out of the house today and enjoy this beautiful weather. I had my outfit all picked out:    new Hat, new skirt, new 2.50 Target Beach Bag...... and went to Lunch at the Beach. Felt so good. Then went to Yogoberry and they actually let me take pictures in their Store........ had to share, this place is cooler than the other side of the pillow!     And the frozen yogurt is not half bad! Love it with mochi. Happiness. I did a little Thrifting yesterday. Found some neat things at this really great Thrift Store, you know the kind where everyone that works there is over 70 years old. The nicest people! and love the way they price everything, I don't think they are aware that it's 2008. They have 1970 prices, and they always say things like "I remember when I used to have a table cloth like that or I wore a dress like that". Too sweet. I appreciate older people. I found the coolest dresses for 2 dollars each and both vintage! I also found this little Man for 1 dollar: More things and will share later this week, but first wanted to share a book I finally finished on Friday night. This bag has been in the studio for ohh lets see 4 years! I had to finish it. It is a book that Ive been working on when Darianne was in the hospital. She was 2 with appendicitis. I used these old Giant Index file cards and bound them. I filled them with pictures, memento's, and lots of journaling. I guess this is my first Mini scrapbook that Ive done in a long time. I have too many of those bags of memories that need to be put in books and scrapbooks. One book at a time. Nice to have this one done.... here are some of the pages......Bye for now!