198 Days & Canvases
As promised, I have big SILVER BELLA news to share! I posted the list of this year's Prima Bella's for 2007...a fantastic line up! I have seriously been pinching myself the last month or so because they are so perfect for the Event. Their styles, their talents, their energy...all make for over the top workshops!
If you are enamoured by trendsetting projects with yesterday's charm, texture, and pattern;
if you are drawn to the country's leading artists of all things kitschy, altered and vintage chic;
if you are looking to grow and be refreshed and inspired like never before;
then Silver Bella is exactly where you need to be November 9-10!
There's no event on the map like this one!
Former Silver Bella attendees will remember the returning Bellas: Kimberly Kwan, Carolyn Peeler, Pam Garrison and myself. This year we added more to tempt and delight you. Rebecca Sower who's well known for her timeless style in the paper arts industry, Charlotte Lyons the mistress of all things crafty and has worked extensively with Midwest Seasons of Cannon Falls and Mary Engelbreit, Jennifer Paganelli the textile genius of Sis Boom and who's fabrics and artwork grace everyone's favorite women's magazines almost monthly, and Jenny Holiday and Aaron are the dynamic duo of Everyday is a Holiday who continue to blow folks away with their vintage home goodness! Now you know why I am counting the 198 days to Silver Bella. Can't wait to work with all of them!
Okay, putting my feet back on the floor after sharing that news! Hold on. Okay, that's better. I have more news to share. Yesterday was a super day! Besides putting all of the above together, and initial stages of the website for Silver Bella, I was able to finish up some other things. Like the canvases I'd started last week. So glad I got to work on them! I am selling them here. I think they'd make special Mother's Day gifts for you or someone you care about that deserved a little tribute.
She is the Queen
This 9x12 canvas was collaged with a myriad of my very favorite colors,
layered with bits of vintage ledger paper, and unique pattern papers
and inks. The focal point is a striking vintage photo. She and her crown are secured and then stitched to canvas. Handstitched mother of pearl buttons, and vintage rhinestone flower. Text reads: she is noble and kind. $47. includes Priority Mail shipping, US Only.
She is Beautiful --SOLD--
This 9x12 canvas was collaged with a myriad of my very favorite colors,
layered with bits of vintage ledger paper, and unique pattern papers
and inks. The focal point is a gentle young woman's vintage photo, secured and stitched to canvas. "Beautiful just as she is" text resting inside ornate silver charm with 70 year old blue ribbon. A row of charming beads stitched to right of photo. Bottom right of canvas reads: Wherever there is a soul to admire, such is beauty forever. - Thoreau $47. Includes Priority Mail Shipping. US Only.
The Fairy Godmother -Sold-
This 9x12 canvas was collaged with a myriad of my very favorite colors,
layered with bits of vintage ledger paper, and unique pattern papers
and inks. The focal point is a serene young lady's vintage photo. She and her rhinestone embedded crown are secured and stitched to canvas. Above photo is a silver keyhole, and German Glass glittered stic (or wand) wrapped with Swarovski crystals. Written about the canvas "protector and 3 wishes". A treasure to anyone who needs a Fairy Godmother or who is a Fairy Godmother!
$47. Includes Priority Mail Shipping. US Only.
Thanks for letting me share my news and art with you today!
ok, so i need to find a way to get there next year. you have some of my fav girlies!! jennifer paganelli, she is fab & pam garrison ...of course!!
love the mothers day canvas...they are wonderful!
Posted by: paige | April 24, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Wow! What an amazing line-up of teachers!!! Oh my! Can't wait for more details!!!
Posted by: Heather | April 24, 2007 at 12:19 PM
When, oh when, can we sign up???? What fun!
Posted by: Tammy | April 24, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Love the contrast of the blues with the sepia, very tranquil.
Posted by: karla nathan | April 24, 2007 at 12:48 PM
WOW- I am so excited, I can't wait to sign up! The canvases turned out great!!
Posted by: Wendy Updegraff | April 24, 2007 at 12:57 PM
The canvases are intriguing. I love the line up of teachers. I so wish it were possible to go.
Posted by: Vickie C | April 24, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Beatiful canvases! tfs
Wow, awesome line-up! Can't wait to hear more!!
Posted by: Stevie K | April 24, 2007 at 07:48 PM
oh my goodness...what AWESOME instuctors!!! totally can't wait to hear more. the canvases are just beautiful!
Posted by: tami b. | April 24, 2007 at 08:58 PM
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I can't believe it could even remotely be better than last years!!!! But you have done it!!!!, You are an amazing woman...I bow down to you...all this planning for Bella...a Confirmation celebration...a sixteenth birthday...canvases...what am I leaving out because I know you did way more than that!!?!!?
Posted by: cari | April 24, 2007 at 09:13 PM
I will be ANXIOUSLY watching for registration (June 1st or so as you said) and keep my fingers crossed that i will be in the presence of all those fabulous teachers come November.
Darnit..you are a busy, busy, productive woman-always bringing fresh splendid things our way. Thanks!! Finding your blog a few months ago has started a whole new art passion i had thought i was immune to....the whole paper thing...scrapping..collage...never had interest before and now i am thinking, doing, learning, planning about paper and ephemera projects a ridiculous amount of time ;-) Such fun.
Posted by: spudugan | April 24, 2007 at 09:40 PM
I can hardly wait! Ever since discovering blogland last year, (too late to attend any kind of artsy workshops) I've been waiting for Silver Bella. It is the one art gathering that I am determined to attend. Thanks for all your work putting it together and I hope to meet you one day.
Sincerely,
Michele W.
Posted by: michele | April 25, 2007 at 12:17 AM
Teresa, It's going to be Splendiforous! You've assembled the most perfect level of designers. You know that you have done a good job when the stars twinkle for you, the creative juices start to flow, and you turn out such terrific canvasses. So looking forward to Silver Bella.
Posted by: Carolr | April 25, 2007 at 06:40 AM
Sometimes, only sometimes mind, it seems so unfair being English and in England!
Posted by: carolyn | April 25, 2007 at 10:19 AM
Seriously? Seriously. HOW did you do it? Last year's Silver Bella was incredible! I honestly didn't think it could possily get any better (well except for me NOT being sick, that would have made MY weekend better) - but you have totally started to out do yourself! I so can't wait for this years event! I'm requesting the time off now!
Posted by: Heather Ales | April 25, 2007 at 12:38 PM
This is my first time hearing about a Silver Bella event...when/where? How could I not with such a wonderful line up???My fingers are itching to craft just thinking about it! More details please, so that I can get everything lined up babysitting and husband wise before registration starts!?!? Pretty please?
Posted by: Joy | April 25, 2007 at 07:32 PM
Loving those canvases Teresea, I might just have to get one! what a line up !!
Posted by: Lilia Meredith | April 25, 2007 at 08:15 PM
**jumping up & down squealing with glee** Miss Foof, you've put together another heckuva line-up and I can't wait to be there again!!!!!
Posted by: Jana | April 25, 2007 at 09:49 PM
Loving your work!! Wow, Silver Bella looks like it would be an awesome experience!!
Teresa
Posted by: T Sheeley | April 25, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Ooooh Teresa...The canvas is breathtaking! I will Sooo e-mail you tomorrow for some details...xoXo..Mary Smilove
Posted by: Mary Smilove | April 25, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Looks like its going to be an awesome Silver Bella!
So, you just whipped these amazing canvases out? You are amazing! They are so beautiful! Just the kind of thing I like, too :)
Posted by: MarilynH | April 25, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Your artwork is stunning, always generous wiht your creativity. I expect these will find an outstanding home. Hey I never asked when you found your "niche" as they say in the paper art/happy memory world!
Always love to see your family continuing on their own spiritual journey...exciting!
Posted by: Tanya Nichols | April 25, 2007 at 11:49 PM
Where do I sign up? I wanna go.
I am so excited about this. What an amazing group of artist/teachers.
Posted by: Lisa | April 26, 2007 at 02:06 PM
McFabulous!!
We are just beeeeeyond excited!! My oh my!! We will be there with bells on!!
Cannot wait to meet everyone and have a Glittery good time!! YAY!!
Omaha here we come!! :)
xoxo Jenny...and Aaron
here is our site link:
www.Everyday-Holiday.com
Posted by: jenny holiday | April 26, 2007 at 04:21 PM
Ok, that's it....I'm coming to Nebraska! That line-up of talent is too tempting to pass up! Does anyone live in SoCal and want to fly out together? I'm serious people, let me know!
Posted by: PresentPast Collection | April 26, 2007 at 10:52 PM
wow, what an incredible line up, can't believe all of the talent under one roof!
I really wish I could be there!
wishing you much success and a massive turnout!
Love your artwork too!
xoxo
Posted by: catherine | April 28, 2007 at 01:47 PM