halloween so soon?

August, September....doesn't quite feel like Halloween yet, especially in Florida where the heat index is continually off the charts. But there are some sure signs everywhere that Halloween is creeping closer! Well, I certainly didn't want to be left out!! I actually caught the flu pretty bad and was laid up in bed for about a week and that allowed me some time to work on some little pieces (I rarely had the strength to do even that). Halloween was the subject that stuck around.

Click here.... ACEO original is in my Etsy Shop! SOLD TYG

I have so many papers, an addiction really. I love paper. This sweet little owl in the dark of night was created with white Sakura Gelly Roll pen on black Wausau acid free 100lb cover. I simply love the way the white looks on the black paper. I have some others using this style to post but still need to take the pictures. Will work on that later today.

Click here.... ACEO original is in my Etsy Shop!

This is 'Spooky Ghost' and he was created with the 2-layered technique as described here and here. I just love the colors! I actually created others, but can't post them yet due to one being in an ACEO swap with the ACEtsy Street Team. But soon, very soon!

So Much To Tell.....

Okay. I know. It's been like...forever since I posted last. I know. I should be ashamed of myself! And I am! I'm sorry! The only excuse I have is that I have been ridiculously busy! That's a good thing, right? I know...too bad...still, no excuse. I'll try to do better. Promise.

So, how about a recap of some of the happenings lately....

My daughter Hannah won 1st Place in the county for her poem she wrote at the Pride and Patriotism event held at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. I am so proud! I will certainly post her poem so all can read at a later date.....

my little guy, Nathaniel, turned 5 years old......

.....then he broke his arm, ouch.....

made some Christmas gifts with the kids for friends and family.....

gave some gifts to kids around the world....and then Santa brought too many gifts in return....

my sister and her family from New York came to visit. Wish it lasted longer.....got addicted to some pen and ink pieces.....

and some more (I'm really loving the white gel pen.....woo hoo).....

and some glass painting.....

and textile painting.....
and teaching art classes, and....oh my! And that's just some of it. There are a few other pieces I've been working on but I don't have the images yet. Will have to post those soon. The art classes have been great. I've met a lot of great people and look forward to what's next. I'm also getting ready to open my Etsy store and contemplating a couple other sites as well. I've been pretty busy getting all the extras taken care of so I can get it all up and running. Goodness, there is so much more to tell....but will just have to wait till next time.

Welcome Autumn

Even though our days here are still reaching above the 90's, with humidity giving us some 100's, there are very few things around that give the necessary clues that October is here and Autumn is upon us. You won't find leaves in multitudes of colors on branches and on the ground, you won't see anyone in sweaters or jackets or find piles of firewood waiting its turn in the fireplaces. No, you won't find these things....but you will find pumpkins!

Our church, Grace United Methodist Church, sells pumpkins every year and after service this Sunday, the kids and I spent some time in the pumpkin patch. The pumpkins are so beautiful this year. Such a huge collection in every shape and size. Hannah and Nathaniel were so excited as they ran up and down the aisles trying to find that perfect pumpkin.

Nathaniel didn't want the biggest pumpkin though....he wanted the smallest! He kept holding it up to his cheek repeating "oh, you are soooo cute"! It was so very sweet. The colors everywhere were very inspirational, too. So many beautiful oranges, yellows, reds, greens and browns. It's often hard to get into the seasonal inspirational mood since we basically have just one season here....hot! I so look forward to heading a bit north and experiencing the changing of the seasons. It won't be long! Well, much to do, so until next time....Blessings to you!