Newsworthy Announcment!

Debbie C. emailed me the other day and asked if I am planning to do the Red Barn festival this October in Kirksville. I had not planned on it because I haven't done much new work this year, but her email got me thinking and I decided that I can't imagine anything that gets me more excited than having a 9 week deadline, tons of work to do, and the reward of a really fun drive down to K-ville to see all of my old friends and participate in one of the best events that K-ville offers.... So.... We are going to do it!! I'm so excited.
So yesterday I pulled out all of my work that I have to sell, have to finish, have to paint over, and my ideas for new work and started making lists. My lucky husband just spent an hour staining frames, pressboxes and other treasures and preparing canvases for me. (Thanks honey!!) I really have slim pickings on new work right now, but lots of ideas, so I'm so excited.




These photos mark a milestone because this project is one of the first art projects that I have done in our new house. Of course there's been a lot of decorating and planning projects, but the work has finally begun. This is what a crafty mom does when she's super cheap and won't buy cute new towels for her kids new bathroom! A $2.00 roll of ribbon from walmart and a few fabric scraps and Eirik gets some fishy towels! I'm going to do the shower curtain the same way, but not until after the festival! This project is dedicated to Kristen who came up with the brilliant idea when she came to our house to visit all the way from Cleveland!!! Thanks again for coming guys! It was so good to see you!!!