I'm Back!!!

Sorry I have been gone for awhile, but I have been busy making some serious changes in my life. In October I started a very strict Dr. supervised diet. Starting this diet before the holiday's took a lot of focus on my part, causing my artwork to take the back seat. I also have been working out 4 times a week and ran my first 5k a few weeks ago. As a result of this lifestyle change, I have lost a total of 55 lbs. I can't tell you how much healthier I feel (physically and mentally). I was so ashamed of the way I looked that I was very depressed and was getting to the point of not wanting to leave my house. I knew a change had to be made and I'm so glad that I finally took the first step to a healthier life. I still have some more weight to lose, but I feel I now have the tools to make it happen.

As far as art goes, I just got back from Artfest in Seattle and I feel re-charged. I had a great time and am so inspired by all of the classes I took as well as all of the artwork I saw. The challenge for me is to find balance in my life. To make time for my health, art and the other daily responsibilities in my life. I'm sure you all know what I mean.



Art from Lynn Perella's Class

My piece from Andrea Saujani's Class (she was an awesome inspiration).

Stay tuned for more Artfest pictures...

BIG 'OL SALE!!!

I am having a huge Holiday sale in my shop right now!! There are handmade Art Journals, bookmarks, and pendants. Come by and check it out here.


Here are some pieces I completed for a friend's Baby Shower. I framed each one for her baby's room:





And here is my recent Circle Journal entry. The theme of this journal is "Red".



I hope you are having a great holiday so far!!
Shonna

What Does The Holiday Season Mean To You?

I want to keep Christmas low key this year and really focus on what Christmas means to me (The Birth of my Lord and Savior, family and giving to people in need). I am not participating in a lot of the cookie, gift exchanges etc. that I have been invited to. I am also not going to go crazy with buying presents for my kids. They have plenty. This year they will receive a few things they really want. In the past, I have gotten a little carried away with buying them things. This year I want to teach my 5 year old what it means to give to those who don't have as much as we do. Do any of you have any ideas on how I could convey that message to him? Also, I would love to know what the holiday season means to you?


Every year I take orders from people I know for personalized ornaments. Last year I had so many orders, I was kind of burned-out by the time I was done. This year, I still received some orders, even though I haven't really advertised.

Here are a few of the ornaments I completed this year.



Shonna

First...Dream! A Circle Journal Page

Here is my latest Circle Journal Page for the group I am in. This journal was to be about "Dreams."

Art Journal Pages

Here are a few Art Journal pages. I hope you likey!!


Front...

Back... (Magic is just science we don't understand yet).


Have a great rest of the week!!!!

Shonna

ETSY UPDATE!!!

Sorry I have been gone for so long. I have been very busy making new items for my Etsy Shop. Including some really great handmade art journals, pendants and bookmarks. Go check out my shop, it is now full of cool stuff!! Here are some examples:



Glass Tile Pendants

Examples of some bookmarks in the shop

Completely Handmade Art Journals

Handmade Collaged Art Journals

Example of what the inside looks like

Another Collaged Art Journal


Fabric Art Journal (Inside is hand sewn watercolor paper)

Many more...

My First Abstract

Thanks again to The Land of Lost Luggage online workshops for helping me to create my first Abstract piece. I had a great time making this. It is a bigger piece (16X20 on canvas) and it looks much better in person than on screen. It was hard to photograph, but I tried...


Shonna