So excited about today.. for a few reasons! Remember a few weeks ago I posted about how grateful I was for the people and opportunites I met in California while I CHA? Well one of those lovley women was miss Jo Packham, Editor of the magaigine, of Where Women Create and founder of the Creative Connection Event ( oh and a bazzilion other accomplishments i don't have to mention!). Jo is just simply AMAZING. One thing I LOVE about Jo is her laugh. Honestly.. she just lights up a room and is so happy to be around! She is also simply brilliant! I want to be Jo when I grow up! If you haven't checked out her amazing sites.. you have to. It's booming with creativity and inspiration!
Well besides getting to meet this wonderful lady.. she also invited me to be a guest on the Where Woman Create Blog! I was sooo honored I about fell out of my chair when she asked me! So today I am guest on her blog! (thanks to her assistant Paige, for helping me with all the text and photos! YOU ROCK!). You seriously have to hop on over to her blog for two reason.. one: because I get to share with you my creative journey from the past 12 years .. and it's been a long one! lol but more imporantatly.. Jo is giving away 3 spots into my upcoming e-course, The She Art Workshop! And if that's not all, each winner will receive a $35.00 gift cerfiticate to the brand new Scarlet Lime mixed media SHOP! (which debuted yesterday!! YAHOO). So make sure to check the Where Woman Create blog today.. to get entered to win!
But before you go.. I have a few other things I want to share! (just three.. and I will be quick i promise!! :)).
First of.. if you haven't been there yet.. make sure to check out the New shop! So many fun things there for mixed media art.. and for the She Art Workshop!
And speaking of the She Art Workshop.. I know I have been teasing you all week about the She Art Workshop Sneak Peek!! For those of you taking the e-course or those of you still on the fence.. I hope you will enjoy this fun little vidoe I put together for you... hope it helps you get excited and inspired for this class to start!
p.s.. thanks to my baby brother for helping with the music and sound! All the music you hear is his original art! AMAZING! love you baby bro!
SO if you are still on the fence about taking the class.. you can read ALL about it here!
Now one more thing before you go! I have to share with you the art piece I created this week. I thought a lot this week about how crazy life can be sometimes! How sometimes you put something into action and it just turns into something bigger than you even hoped for! My word for this year was "leap" and I feel so free right now.. living that dream!
So I created this canvas.. and since i really loved this week's Monday Moodboard: Fresh Linens ... I kept it in the same color scheme.. and with the same feel.
It's a linen dress.. hanging out on the line to dry.... on a peaceful, sunny day
I also was inspired by my Thrify Finds from yesterday.. the lace on the vintage nightgown I found and the print on the linen skirt..
I covered the canvas with vintage paper and then washed over it with Memory Mist to create a light airy background for the dress to lay on. I feel free!
Well ...thanks for letting me share! AND THANK YOU AGAIN to Jo (and Paige) oh for having me as a guest on the Where Woman Create blog! So honored! And V.J. just love you bro.
hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Friday!
I am so loving these canvases you're creating! They are gorgeous and inspiring!
Posted by: MichelleGB | February 18, 2011 at 04:40 AM
I love the canvas. Thanks for sharing it with us. I am so excited to start the class next week. Right after I watch the video I am going to hop over to Where Women Create to check out what you posted. Have a great weekend.
Deb
Posted by: Debbie Mercer | February 18, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Wow! Thanks for sharing Christy. I just love this new canvas it is wonderful. Colors are very nice. Please tell you Brother what great music he shared on your video, could listen to it forever. Can't wait for class. Love n stuff. Tripping off to Where Women Create to see what is there. marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Holland | February 18, 2011 at 05:28 AM
I LOVE your canvases! I have been signed up for the workshop almost since you announced it, and this video has me so excited I can hardly wait! This canvas is beautiful!
Posted by: Toni K | February 18, 2011 at 06:30 AM
This is sooo gorgeous and I signed up...yayyy...Can't wait for it to start and am just trying to source some supplies in the UK just now...Take care and have a great day!!!
Kirsti xxx
Posted by: Kirsti | February 18, 2011 at 06:44 AM
I love the canvas, I'll have to check out the blog .. I'm already in the workshop but it would be nice to win :) Happy Friday! I'm going to check out Jo's blog now...
Posted by: Cim Allen | February 18, 2011 at 06:49 AM
I just watched your workshop sneak peek. I am so-o-o-o looking forward to this workshop. I just wanted to tell you that the wonderful music was way louder than your voice so I could barely hear what you were saying toward the end of the video.
Posted by: Barbara | February 18, 2011 at 07:29 AM
Wahh... a whole 'nother week! How can I wait?... thanks for the sneaker peeker...
Posted by: Jewel | February 18, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Christy you have truly inspried me to explore my creativity. I just love your cavases and can not wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas.
Posted by: Annette A. | February 18, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Another gorgeous canvas! Headed over to Where Women Create...so NOT surprised she asked you to be a guest on her blog! :) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Erin Ummel | February 18, 2011 at 08:50 AM
I so enjoyed the video!! And your brother's music is amazing,too!! Can't wait for class to start!!! THANK YOU!!!
Posted by: Lou Davenport Kavanaugh | February 18, 2011 at 08:51 AM
I love this canvas! You are truly amazing and I can't wait to learn from you! Congratulations on being a guest on the blog! I will go there now and check it out.
I love your store and can't wait for the sold out items to COME BACK! I NEED THEM :)
Posted by: Michele | February 18, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Oh I can't wait for this all to start.. I am soooooo excited!! it all looks just so amazing and FUN.. your brothers music is just so perfect. yippee.. only a week and a bit!!!!
Posted by: angie blom | February 18, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Every canvas I think I love more than the previous. I can't wait for class to start! I hope it's okay that I keep sharing on my FB... :) At least one friend has signed up with me now. Also excited about that!!!! partners in crime are always good! :)
Posted by: September | February 18, 2011 at 09:06 AM
So loving all things Christy today. Your interview was wonderful to read. It shows me what you can do when you dare to LEAP ! Something I am trying to do as well. I am just so excited for you. Even though we have not met face to face your art and YOU have touched a place in my soul that will help me to LEAP and try something to spark the inner me that has been in hiding for a while now. Hugs to you and all the blessings you receive are well deserved....Kristy
Posted by: Kristy T. | February 18, 2011 at 09:15 AM
I am sooo, sooo excited about your class!!! Every canvas you create is so amazing!!! I adore them all!
Posted by: lori jolley | February 18, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Christy the class looks amazing and I was one never one on the fence...I jumped right over and I am so excited for the class. :) Your new canvas - I love it! It is so wonderful that inspiration comes in so many different places. Have a beautiful weekend.
Posted by: Jen R | February 18, 2011 at 09:30 AM
That is SOOO exciting!!! Good for you! The sneak peek is awesome!!!! And the canvas is so lovely! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Looking forward to signing up for this class and learning lots of new ways to create art!
Posted by: Jill Cornelius | February 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM
I cannot wait!!!!! I'm so excited specially after watching the video!! :)
And your canvas is just BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love it!!!
Hugs,
Alessandra
Posted by: Ale Loiacono | February 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM
I don't think I can wait that long for the class!!!! I am just sooo excited!!!! Your creations are wonderful....keep them coming!!!!
Posted by: Raquel LeBlanc | February 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM
"she decided to create art" oh... Christy... you just make my heart feel so much lighter. Thank you for sharing so much you with us.
Posted by: whispers and wishes | February 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Awesome video, love your work. Now, trying to win that drawing overe at WWC, otherwise I'll see you soon! - judy
Posted by: Judy Applegarth | February 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM
I just discovered *you* and I am thrilled! I will be signing up for the e-class..can't wait..
I tried to download your art class button too put on my blog but its not working...I wonder what I am doing wrong??
Posted by: Sher Mattison | February 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM
I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about this class and being able to take my painting to another level. So beyond exciting
Posted by: Becky T | February 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM