Happy Fathers Day!!

Peanut and "Daddy's little boy"  ( Scooty )  say happy Fathers  day to their pack Pappa!!!

Spooky Time Jingles

Guess what? I am the guest artist on Spooky time Jingles a wonderful site for all that is Halloween and Christmas !!! I just introduced a new series called "shelf life " Fun little guys to sit anywhere you would like a wee bit of whimsy!!  Oh and the site also features some of my other favorite  fellow "whimsy " artist too! Go take a peek  at  all  the artist artwork as   it will  be  sure to  put a smile on your face . Also   thanks for all the kind words about Boo Boo. Our pets are also our family, as I know you all  feel too.   Boo Boo was a rescue  kitty and  my heart knows we gave her a life of love . She was also the only pet Mark ever had and I know she is in his arms right now or playing Roly Poly with him with an Angel feather ( her earthly  favorite was a peacock feather )  . Have  fun my loves.

In the arms of the Angels 1995 - 2010

 Boo Boo Kitty died today

This little song is for you my sweet ,timid and  gentle Kitty.

Lovely little Boodle Kitty.

She's My little Boodle Kitty.

Lovely little Boodle Kitty .

Boodle Boodle Sue.

finally after 4 months

I finally have my Etsy shop full again. I have not listed anything  new in 4 months . I guess that makes me a pretty poor buiness woman.  Here are some of my goodies .....

A perfect storm( in bead land)

Last winter a spent about 6 weeks sorting my beads. I was sooo proud ( I hear it comes before a fall)  . I had them FINALLY all organized and in their little bead boxes by color all in  my perfect paper drawers. WELL then came the move and the photo shows what  happened  . I wonder waht it would cost to have someone sort them again asI  can not yet face this mess  !!! Anyone want a summer job ?? Those  little  bead boxes are for the birds not one clasp held !!!Does anyboy have any fool proof ideas for bead storage and also esay access?? I love  storing them in the thin  paper drawers but the little boxes , now that is another story.

Happily Busy!!

Boy it has been several weeks since I blogged. I miss it. Just got back from Art and Soul in Virginian. I hardly ever get to visit the East Coast and the  green of the landscape made  my eyes burn!! I think everyone who lives in the desert feels that way when they visit a wooded state in the spring or summer.  I had a wonderful time and meet some people that I  hope will be long time friends . Hanging with creative  souls really feeds mine.  I lost my Nikon camera on the trip, so no pictures .Hope who ever found it likes it, as it  was a great camera. I have my eyes on the Panasonic Lumix,its smaller then my Nikon. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Well, the move in is going slow. I have been busy creating and not unpacking , I have my studio set up so that is good and I guess all that matters for right now.. Letting the other rooms "ride " is weird for me as I am usually so uptight that all I can do is think about getting organized. HMMM maybe we do change a bit with age or maybe it is the new meds -TEE HEE!! What every it is , it's OK.  I have been revisiting  some past art techniques and also  having fun with color on some  pieces . What ever the mood of the day calls for , color or neutrals The images are of  some of the things I have  been  creating . I am using Cal's camera  .  I also  hope to get by everyone sights to see how everyones summers are  starting!! I love to blog in bed late at  night.  it makes my dreams colorful !!! OH and  My poppies are blooming too !!!  What  is blooming in your gardens ?  Hugs Julie

For the love of Dogs

My dear friend Renee over at  Renee Troy has organized a group to do a book for auction that will benefit  " A Place to Bark ". One of my favorite charities . It's a no kill shelter and it specializes in hard to adopt dogs found at overcrowded shelters.  Here is the page I did for the book .  The  theme was animals and hearts. It was fun to get back to my roots on this piece and do an illustration. Oh and take a break from the move and packing. The movers come in the morning.