You're A Good Egg!

Just finished some new Easter collages, in the shape of big eggs! Perfect for hanging on your door or wall to welcome in the Easter and Spring season! Check it out...





Both of these are now for sale at The Glitter Workshop here in Madison, so be sure to stop on by soon before they find another home. I had so much fun making them I am going to get cracking on a few more, even one for my front door I think! In addition to these collages, I also dropped off some fun vintage goodies and yummy fabric at Glitter Workshop, so make sure you check out both the awesome handmade crafts and the vintage boutique!

One last note...sorry I have been a poor blogger lately, it's been busy and life has been speeding by. In addition to my full time job as a social worker, my poor little dog has been healing from a back injury and has been needing lots of TLC, vet appointments, and careful monitoring. She is starting to get better, but the recovery is slow and cautious. So I hope you forgive my lack of blogging lately. I promise to try and do better!

New Products in Stores!

Just wanted to let you know that I just dropped off some fun Love themed Artsy Fartsy goodies at Anthology and The Glitter Workshop yesterday, including greeting cards, prints, & some original Valentine collages! So be sure to swing on by soon if you are in the Madison area and get your art on!

Other news...my art room is beginning to bust at the seam with Valentine projects so here is a little glimpse...





And there is lots more to come...for example, these vintage bingo boards are painted and ready to be loved up so check back soon to see what I do with them!

New Winter Hats!

I got some new winter hats recently for myself and just love them! So, naturally I thought I would share them with you! I found both of these wonderful creations at my last art fair,the Holiday Craftacular!

First, this fabulous and really warm kitty hat! Isn't it adorable! And, surprisingly, I find that it goes with everything I wear!

Here is my mom modeling the hat for me! Isn't she cute! If you want one of these hats, head on over to the Glitter Workshop, which has both an online store and a brick and mortar shop!

Next I found this little felt darling, handmade by Mindy Kuen! I love pink, so of course I had to have it! You know...for those days that black kitty ears just aren't working for me!

Here is a close up of the little purple flower! I love the sparkles in the felt!

Next up...I might try to make some winter hats from felt myself. We will see how they turn out. I promise to keep you posted!

Artsy Fartsy Christmas Stockings

The Glitter Workshop in Madison is carrying my Artsy Fartsy Christmas stockings now!
So I thought I would share some pictures with you before they are all gone!

Each stocking is handmade by me, with a variety of fun, funky Christmas fabric and festive trim! To make the stockings strong and durable (in case you really want to load them up with gifts) I added interfacing in between the fabric layers for some extra oomphf!

Each stocking is then adorned with one of my original collage holiday designs...some naughty & some nice! But all fun & signed by the artist!

Finally, as with any fabric creation I make, I sprayed the stockings with a fabric protector so spot washing usually does the trick....you know, in case you are trying to stuff the stockings while eating chocolate!

I have a dream that my Artsy Fartsy stockings will soon adorn every home in America and beyond! It is the first step in my evil plot to rule the world...bwa ha ha ha (evil laugh)! Just kidding...but really...these would look fun and funky in any home! And don't you ever get a little sick of the traditional Christmas decorations? Well these are definitely the cure for that! Hope you like them!

A Brand New Glitter Workshop!

Very exciting news here in Madison...The Glitter Workshop is back! If you are not familiar with this wonderful store, then you missed out on something great! Once located on the east side, it was a true haven for crafters of all kinds, brimming with wonderful handmade goodies for all! Sadly, the store closed a few years ago and we have all missed it. But never fear, Naomi and her glitter is back and better than ever, with a brand new west side location (dangerously close to my home and right next door to the fabulous Stitcher's Crossing)! Last night I took a huge load of Artsy Fartsy greeting cards to the store and got a tour, and let me tell you the space is fabulous, with a room for teaching classes, a lovely dressing room, and even a kids room for play, not to mention plenty of store space to sell all kinds of lovely handmade goodies and vintage fun! The grand reopening is next Saturday, 11/13 and is sure to be wonderful! So be sure to stop on by and start your Christmas shopping!

In addition to a new store front location, Naomi is also throwing her awesome Holiday Craftacular again on 12/11 and, I promise you, it should not be missed! Artsy Fartsy, along with a ton of other wonderful artists will be there selling their crafty goodness for all to enjoy so mark your calendars now! The first 50 shoppers will get a free goody bag, filled with lots of yummy treats from the artists!


But long before the Holiday Craftcular comes our way, I will be participating in the new Crafty Fair, created by Rosy of Recreative Crafts! I think it will be a really great mix of artists and super fun!

Now I am off to get crafting for the Holidays! Hope to see you at the Crafty Fair!

Warning: The Holidays Are Coming!

Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to start preparing for the Holidays! Have you been to the stores lately? Even before the Halloween gear has been put on sale, the holiday decor is already coming out...crazy! As a lover of Christmas, I have many designs celebrating the holiday season, like these three lovely ladies above. Who doesn't love a little holiday humor?!

True it may be fall outside, but I am already sipping hot chocolate as I create this blog...a true sign of the cold weather coming soon! So stay tuned for more fun holiday art and Artsy Fartsy goodness! It's sure to be a fun season.

One last note, I recently dropped off some brand new spanking tote bags at the fabulous Anthology store on State St. So be sure to stop on by...tote bags make fabulous holiday gifts for all!

New Artsy Fartsy Products at Anthology!

I just dropped a whole bunch of new Artsy Fartsy tote bags and greeting cards at the fabulous store Anthology. So if you are in the Madison area, make sure you stop on by this wonderful, creative, and inspiring shop at 218 State St. I promise you wont be disappointed!

Weekend update...today I actually have no art fairs, so I am heading to the amazing Art Fair on The Square in Madison to enjoy the sights and be inspired by the amazing artists who are participating!

Then tomorrow we head up to Oshkosh to participate in the Paine Art Center and Gardens Faire on The Green! It should be great weather and the gardens are always lovely! If you are in the Oshkosh area stop by and say hello!

A lovely day off!

I have had the last few days off from my day job as a social worker and it's been lovely! The weather has been great and it has been so nice to finally get caught up on some art projects, cleaning, laundry, and sleep! I had a lovely lunch with my girlfriend yesterday and then hit a great estate sale where I hit the jackpot on vintage wrapping paper, greeting cards, bingo cards and much more! Then today I picked some flowers at my mom's house and took a few pixs to share with you! Hmmmm Forget-Me-Nots and Lily of the Valley! The lovely smells are filling my whole apartment!

Aren't they lovely!

Then I found a few more painted thermoses to add to my collection! I just love the vintage look of these, and the colors...divine! And the best part....they were on sale! So I got them dirty cheap!

On the artsy side of life I am excited to have my greeting cards for sale again this year at the Tomorrow River Gallery in Amherst, WI! I just mailed off a huge order to the gallery so if you are in the area stop by and say hi!

Rosie's Handmade Revolution

I am so excited to have my Artsy Fartsy creations sold soon at a fun new boutique in Bellport, New York called Rosie's Handmade Revolution! Here is a quote from Bellport's local newspaper raving about this cute new store...

Rosie's Handmade Revolution is a wonderful, airy, boutique featuring all handmade clothing and accessories. Everything in the shop has been handcrafted by independent designers from all over the world and the focus is on supporting independent artisans and encouraging creative minds.

Click here to read the rest of the article and see some wonderful pictures of the boutique, inside and out! or the the shop link here.

For more information, you can also visit Rosie's Handmade Revolution Facebook page here, as well as store owner Amy Fox's Etsy store, here!

Artsy Fartsy is sending a big shipment of greeting cards, magnets, and notebooks to Rosie's and I am so excited to have some of my art on the east coast! So if you happen to be in the area of charming Bellport, New York, be sure to stop on by Rosie's and say hello!