What an honor!

Stampington.com is a wonderful site filled with information about each of their publications, tons of art supplies and so many other neat things ~ They now have an Artists Emporium where they sell chosen pieces of artwork that has been published in their magazines.....well, my sweet House Wren from the current Art Quilting Studio is in their shoppe!! I am truly honored that they consider my work worthy to be on their website ~ thanks so much Stampington!! OH, and part of the proceeds are donated to your choice from a list of wonderful charities!!
If you'd like to take a look, CLICK HERE :)

Another wonderful blessing......THE ART QUILT SOLD!!!!!
Thank you so VERY much!!

If you've been thinking of creating something for Stampington to be published, I encourage each of you to DO IT!!! It's so much fun....they are wonderful to work with and will show your artwork beautifully. Gather together several different pieces each using different mediums, package them beautifully and ship it to California!!!! The address is in the back of each publication, as are the different challenges and requests for artwork ~ I suggest creating something just. for. them.....that way you're not in a rush to receive anything back because publishing takes time.

So, think about it and then....DO IT!!! I can't wait to see you in print!
hugs and love,

Dawn

A sweet gift and a few found treasures ~

Miss Sandy of Quill Cottage sent me the most wonderful journal!!! I love these mini composition books and Sandy has given it the most beautiful transformation! And this was just because I entered her giveaway ~ what an angel! Thank you so much dear friend, it's absolutely beautiful and you know I just love it!!

Friday I had to run to the post office and mail out several artwork packages plus the giveaway package for Yvette, then headed to my favorite antique store, The Plum Tree! It was absolutely gorgeous....a holiday wonderland! Candles burning, soft lighting, Thanksgiving decor mingled with antiques and the most beautiful Christmas room filled to the brim!!!

I scratched around because, basically, that's what I do....dig for treasures at great prices. I found several stacks of Somerset magazines brought in by one of my most favorite dealers, The Tattered Cat, and had to buy a few ~ at 2.00 a pop I couldn't go wrong! As I'm thumbing through them, I discover an artist that I love, Sunny Koch, and several pages featuring her work....I knew it was a must-have.

Then as I'm looking through the store I discover a book that has my name written all over it!!! (Well, not really my name but you know what I mean) Bird Egg Feather Nest by Maryjo Koch! Do you think it was meant to be for me to find both of these artist's work today??? They are mother and daughter and I love them both. Their style, talent and taste is just beautiful to me.....so it was a good day!

They co-wrote a wonderful book, Vintage Collage Works that I have and now I need to pull it out and study it again. Does looking at other's artwork inspire you?? It definitely does me ~

I hope you have a great fall weekend. Relax and enjoy those you love ~

Happy Saturday,

xxoo, Dawn