Bird in a Tree Creations

Time Standing Still?

Do you ever feel as if you are in a place where time is at a stand still. That is where I am at right now. I am at a creative stand still! You know where you want to go and where you want to be but feel as if you are just not moving forward. Then I started to look at it from a different perspective. Maybe time is not standing still- all the little pieces I can not see are secretly falling into place. I need to celebrate these times, not just the times where I feel super accomplished. The down times are just as important. Moving full speed ahead all the time is not always the answer. I also think alot of this feeling is based in fear. Fear of success, fear of failure. I really need to enjoy the journey and not attach outcomes to everything. The joy is in the journey.

Until next time, embrace and celebrate!

A Sweet Review

Polly, over at This Enchanted Pixie, wrote an awesomely sweet review of my soaps! You can read it over here!

Nice pic she posted!

Polly is a great gal and I just love her. She also makes some really cute jewelry and is super awesome at redesigning blogs. She did mine!! If you would like to check her out, here are her links below!

THIS ENCHANTED PIXIE BLOG
THIS ENCHANTED PIXIE STORE

Until next time, Love one another!

Art Dolls- Part 2

A couple of posts back I told you all about trying out something new- art dolls! ART DOLLS- PART 1
Well, I have completed a bit more on my first art doll. I thought I was using paperclay, turns out I was using clay mache!! LOL! Live and learn, huh?! This doll I have been working on I have been using the clay mache. I think it gives a pretty cool rustic, folksy look. I have started making some cool birds with the paperclay (I will post pics of those later)
So here are some pics of the doll thus far.

I have legs made but I'm not sure if I want it to have legs !

This is the top of the head I crackled.

This is the face that I think I will be steampunking up!

Until next time- keep trying new stuff!!

My First Art Workshop!

I have never taken an art class, except for the one you take in Elementary school. I have always just made stuff I like to make. I have been dying to take one but they just don't offer what I consider interesting classes around here in Port St. Lucie, Fla. They are all the traditional painting, drawing, watercolor, oils etc. I am currently taking an online class entitled, Canvas Create 2012- with Donna Downey. Each month she sends you a video that shows you how to create a canvas from beginning to end. I am loving it so far, but have to admit I am a bit behind! :-) The link for this class is above if you are interested in checking it out! I highly recommend it!

Soon after I started taking this online course from her I discovered she was coming to do a workshop in Port St. Lucie!!!! She is teaching a workshop called, "The Big 40"! We will be learning over 40 tips, tricks and techniques for mixed media! I am stoked!
A great opportunity to expand my knowledge! I am going with my girlfriend this Friday night and should have a blast. I will definitely do a post on this experience!

Until next time- never stop learning!!!

Art Dolls- A New Adventure!

I have never been a lover of dolls. Cute, little, perfect, prissy dolls, well- they make me want to barf! Ok, I guess that's harsh- to each their own! They have just never been my bag baby! The other day I was at my girlfriend's house and we were looking at a doll magazine. Now they had some cool freaking dolls!! It hit me, I don't have to make a pretty, prissy, perfect doll- I can make make whatever I want! Duh, right? I am also not good at making faces- but I can make whatever kind I want!! This totally made me excited and want to enter a realm I have never been in before.
So I am going to attempt to make my first Art Doll- right in front of your eyes!!
I will use-
-paperclay
-wooden skewers
-an old plastic snowcone cup
-a piece of wood
-paint
-fabric and embellishments I find around my studio

So follow me on this journey and lets see where it goes!! Below are some pics of the beginnings.

Ingredients!

Working on the head and measuring

Beginning of head and body

Beginning of legs

Until next time- Always try new stuff- it makes ya feel good!!!

Awesome Giveaway!!!

I ran across this site today through Facebook. One of those friend of a friend of a friend sort of things! I am glad I did. Some super cool art! They are hosting a great giveaway that you should check out and while you are there look at the beautiful eye candy! I just may have to do some shopping! :-)
Close to My Art

Until next time- appreciate and spread beauty!

Easter Egg Coloring Time!

Today we colored Easter eggs. I am a bit ashamed to admit that this is the first time my kids have colored Easter eggs. Why- I just didn't want to deal with the mess before. Bad Mommy! I used to teach kids art too! Don't know why this held me back for so long, but I won't let it again! Here are some pictures of the fun!
By the way, the one in underwear is Wren, she hates to wear clothes!