Welcome

Hello to all.

I hope you enjoy visiting this blog.

I want to make it a place for people to enjoy my art and the process I go through in learning new things as well as sharing

some of the things I already know.

Take care be well and relish everything!

Louise

Monday, September 27, 2010

Exciting news

I just found out through a friend that I have won second prize from the Scrapbook Convention that was held
this last weekend.
I had not heard and thought perhaps I missed out this time and would try again next year.
I guess things were kind of crazy and they had been to busy to notify the winners.
Whhooo Hoooo I'm so excited.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

A sunny day in Portland

Here are some sunny shots around the Expo Center and a better picture of the Frog card I entered into the contest.  The photo of the Butterfly card was a little fuzzy and dark maybe next time.
What a beautiful day to walk around and enjoy the city we live in, or in my case close by.
LouiseB

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Scrapbook Convention

I ventured out in the world today to the Scrapbook Convention with my friend Gayle.
I entered two of my hand made cards to see if I might win a prize.
I haven't heard anything so I think I have missed out.
However I did make a connection so that was well worth it.  Also it was fun to get out on such a beautiful day and see what was new in the world of paper crafts.
The first card is one of those that I had entered into the contest.  I love the little frogs.  They seem so friendly and always cheerful.
LouiseB

Friday, September 24, 2010

Some days

I had a fun evening exploring the Goodwill.
I think Holloween has exploded on the inside of the store.  Crazy costumes and pumkins eveywhere.
I love fall and Holloween is one of my favorite holidays.
The chill in the air the color in the falling leaves. 
Here's to warm sweaters and cozy nights by the fire.

Burning candles and their cheerful glow.
OK it's going to be 80 on Saturday so we're not there quite yet.
LouiseB

Wood block print 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Papercut

New thoughts

I'm excited about this weekend.  A friend and I are going to the expo center to chk out my first scrap booking convention.  I'm going to enter a couple of my cards and see if I win anything.
Now the hard part is picking which cards. I can only enter two, choices, choices too many choices.
 My husband will help me out as he has a great eye.
I will eventually post some of the designs for you to check out.
Now if only the weekend would hurry up and get here.
LouiseB

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Today Sept 19/2010

 Working today on some Christmas gifts for some girlfriends.  I know how can I even mention that word.
However if you think about it handcrafted gifts take more time then ready made.
And I get the feeling these are going to take quite a bit of time on my part.  But they are well worth it when you have friends like I do and I love the reaction I get when my friends recieve them.  This is what keeps me going,their always encouraging me and that keeps me going.
Thank you to all my friends & a husband that continues to expand my veiw of art and are constantly saying you can do this and so much more.
Louise