I just wanted to wish all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day! I only have one child and she is almost 29 years old! How does that happen? Time moves so slow in the middle of the night for feedings, diaper changes and lost minutes of sleep…..and then, BOOM…She has been married for 3 years and she is a Professor! What? So, in the theme of “art”, Madison is the best thing I’ve ever created! One of a kind for sure! Lol! I’m sure you moms out there can relate! I hope you enjoy your special day!

Well, the great pclean out is down one more piece. I have had this transfer sitting around for, I am not even sure, maybe 3 or 4 years. What I found is that over time, transfers tend to get overly tacky and fragile. Not so easy to place and apply when this happens. (There were many glasses of Angel's Envy on the rocks involved with this one. 🧉)

Repainted this piece three times. Simply put, I wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling the cutsie and pretty vibe in the slightest but I knew I wanted to do something with applique'. The next morning I grabbed the black wax and said, screw it. If it doesn't turn out, I'll throw a drop cloth over it and find it again in a few years. It still wasn't what I wanted. Hell, I don't even know what I wanted, but I listed it on my site and FBMP for an inflated price. It was quality work, but by no means worth the listed price. I think subconsciously I wanted another stab at it...just not any time soon. Well, 23 minutes later, it was sold. I'm not proud. I'm shocked. I've never been one to produce things I don't truly like or create 'what will sell' just to make money. I create what I enjoy. Part of me kinda feels like I sold out. The woman who purchased it explained it would be perfect for the little nursery she was creating for her new granddaughter. It struck a chord with me. She saw something she liked I guess. I just needed to get that off my chest...like a creative confession? I don't know. Anyway...there are other projects to tend to.

Hi friends!! I need your help please! Everyone is so supportive in this group (no matter what!) and we always cheer each other on to succeed. Kelly has given me permission to ask for your vote and support! 💛 I entered the “Found & Fabulous” upcycle contest with Decoupage Central and voting has officially begun! Each person/email address gets one vote, and if you’d like to support me, my entry is the Alice in Wonderland box I shared with you all the other day. I have attached a photo here as well! 😊 The contest required using their rice papers and adding some sparkle/bling — and I’m honestly just really proud of myself for submitting my project before the deadline! 😊 If you’d be so kind to vote for me, I would truly appreciate it! 👉 https://decoupagecentral.com/pages/VOTE Thank you so much for the support! Xoxoxo, Shannon

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