Heartbreak Hotel

Beautiful Tampa Theater 

Attended the wonderful Heartbreak Hotel presented by Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer on Valentine's Saturday.  Amanda sang! Neil sang! Stories told of heartbreak (and horror) all in all a magical time! A lovely review of the show ishttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/review-neil-gaiman-amanda-palmer-share-tales-of-love-heartbreak-at-the/2217842  

I have to mention that the Tampa theater was one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen. If you are ever in the area be sure to check it out. 

Valentine memories and brownies!

Happy Valentines Day!

I've always loved Valentines Day, with its construction paper hearts and pink frosted cupcakes. 

 

When I was a school girl, life could be very grey. We did have an art teacher but she came to our classroom (art on a cart it was called)  so there wasn't much of the get your hands dirty type art making going on. (I do remember looking forward to her visits and how kind she was, I'm sure she is part of the reason I became art teacher)

 Valentines Day was different though, for one day my inner world and the outer seemed to match up a little (in my mind glitter and hearts swirled about daily) There was paste, and scissors and *gasp* glitter.  We created little mailboxes out old shoe boxes! Who'd of thought! Finally things were looking up! The only thing I couldn't understand was the return of the grey ... why didn't the adult world want to live with more color and life? 

 Valentines is the handmade holiday more than any other. Even my junior high students still love to cut hearts and make sweet greetings, and of course so do I. 

 Please take a brownie I made them with my girls, I'll pour a cup of punch for you.  I'd love it if  you have time to share a favorite Valentine memory and we will have our own little party!

Wishing you happiness that continues to sparkle! 

xxx000

Cat

Today is the day! I put on my magic top hat and waved the enchanted Valentine wand over the .... random number generator! Yes today is February 12th, the day the gypsy caravan of One World One Heart circles round to draw the names of winners!

My prizes include an 8x10 print of "Love Bird" and an ACEO of "Philippe, the Cotton Candy Elf" both hand embelished with a touch of sparkle! I'll also include a little surprise :)

And the winner is ....Patti's Creations Congratulations!

Thank you to all who participated, I'm proud to travel with such creative gypsies!

*candy hearts to all*

Cat

One World One Heart

Welcome to my entry for "One World One Heart" this give away is open to everyone! Please leave a comment and I will draw the winner on Feb 12th! I just adore Valentines Day so I choose a sweet Valentine Print for my gift to give.

I'm new to One Heart One World, I found it through A Fanciful Twist . (Thank you Valencia!) The founder of One Heart is Lisa at Whimsical Bohemian This is the third year of the give away that brings artist/bloggers together around the globe! This year there are hundreds already signed up to take part.

Its so easy to feel alone in our little creative worlds. I'd venture few of us are lucky enough to many kindred spirits in the art world in our day to life. Blogging has become like windows into other artists spaces and hearts for me, Its so inspiring after a long day teaching to take a peak at what Karen has been cutting out of wood in her workshop or what lovely dolls are coming to life at "The Fairies Nest"
Or I can sit with a cup of my favorite tea and biscotti and read about Edward and his person Pamela and be completely enchanted!
One Heart One World was created to bring more artists together and that my friends, makes me smile.

my offering for this global giveaway is an archival print of "Love Bird" that will be hand accented with sweet glitters! I'll also include a little surprise!



please remember to comment so I can add your name to the hat! You do not have to have a blog to enter, but I do need contact info. Take some time to explore the other wonderful artists giveaways by clicking here One Heart One World. All drawings will be held Feb. 12th.

*passes out candy hearts*

(closed for drawing 2/12 4 pm)

White Rabbit

New Painting of "The White Rabbit" all decked out in the Queen's finest. 

Wishing all of you a very Happy Valentines Day.  Its one of my favorite holidays, being all about the glue and glitter and of course the chocolate and cupcakes!

xxxooo

Cat