Crazy times call for crazy creativity!

 Since  Mardi Gras is canceled this year, people are turning their homes into floats!

Normally each float has a Krewe tossing out the beads and such.  They are responsible for the theme and decorations.  This year each neighborhood has a Krewe!  I think these people have gone above and beyond decorating!

Would you do this to your home?   I think it is amazing FUN!    

They are calling it Yardi Gras!

photos courtesy of Kate McPike and Jeffrey Pipes Guice

One of the most EPIC parties I ever threw was a BIG surrpise birthday party for a dear friend.  We had 60+ guests.  It was a Mardi Gras Funeral!  Everyone wore black, I hired high school band members to play dirges, we had a Hurricane fountain of drinks and Krispy Kreme donut pyramid 'cake'.  There were singers, dancers, and much FUN!  

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY MY FRIENDS

December ALREADY?

 I want to share some Holiday cheer with you.

We are all a bit frazzled this year BUT we have no excuse for "I don't have time", in fact, we may have more time on our hands than at any other!  It seems like my days are gone and I do not get nearly as much accomplished as I used to.  

Enjoy some lovely images old and new, from me to you!

These sweet ornaments are created by 

Michelle Price Hamilton 

from the Ornamentally Yours Facebook group.  

You smiled didn't YOU?  The Salt and Pepper kids are 

by Cindy Gaal...

This one was made by Me.  A plastic snowflake, a metal tart tin, a wooden or paper snowflake and a mirror disc, all dusted with fine snowy glitter.

The FUN project and wonderful gift 

was created by Stephanie Siatta.

Glad you stopped by to visit!

HO HO HO

Abstract Painting

Is it really almost December?  

Is it really almost 2021?

I have moved on to creating abstract acrylic works.  This is a phase of creating that I really love, FREE and expressive.  The style is fathered by German Artist Gerard Richter.

Gerard's style of highly textured works come by layering and scraping paints.

These are my WIPS (works in progress).  See some now, My larger canvases are awaiting transformation.  A 30 x 40 inch and a 48 by 60 inch are planned.   

8 x 10 canvas board

5 x 7  cold press watercolor paper

5 x 7 cold press watercolor paper

   

16 x 20 wrapped canvas

Enjoy your day and the new year of sanity to come!

Watch Tracy Weinzapfel teach about Helmar!

I had the pleasure of meeting Tracy at Creativation 

(CHA)

She is a wealth of knowledge about Helmar!  You can be too.  Use the products you love and get fantastic results.

Safety and performance facts are important!  

HELMAR PRODUCTS ARE FABULOUS

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ITEMS FROM HELMAR.

WHAT ITEMS CAN YOU THINK OF TO USE WITH HELMAR?

Helmar Foam glue is a fast grabbing premium adhesive for bonding many types of embellishments to all types of foam.

Use with Rhinestones, Gems, Mirrors, Pearls, Fabric, Trims, Beads & other embellishments.

Helmar Wash 'n Wear glue is a water based glue for permanently adhering, appliques, ribbon, lace, fabric cutouts, etc to various types of garments.

Thanks for stopping by.  Watch for projects using a variety of  Helmar

adhesives and glues.

Are you well and safe?

I am sending virtual hugs to everyone.

Comment to let us know where in the world you are and that you are safe and well.  

Helmar Accepted ME!

I am thrilled to tell you that I am on the Helmar Design Team as of April 2020.

I have long been an admirer of their products and creative applications.  

The product range is so great, silicones, glues, lubricants, jewelry glues, paper glues and more.

Look for projects to come using the fine Helmar line.