Two new...

Works of art were created today. Amongst the 9 month pregnancy fog and sleepiness, I was able to create two new collages that are available on my Etsy shop. What do you think?

Working environments...

I LOVE my new apartment, but there is a downside: I don't have my own workspace. So when I want to work, I need to get all of my supplies and set up on my large IKEA coffee table. I like working on my coffee table, but I still need a little work corner. I will soon find my corner, but for now, this will have to do:

Antoinett's Cupcakes....

There is something about Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" that stirs up a really happy/warm feeling. I'm not sure if it's the colors, the images, or the music. It is probably a combination of all three. Every time I watch the movie I always want to wear something pastel and eat something delightfully indulgent. Since I am no French pastry chef, I usually just end up creating cupcakes. Are my cupcakes home made? Absolutely not. Pillsbury Funfetti mix and vanilla frosting.


My least favorite part about making cupcakes is filling in the pan with the batter. For some reason, this batter came out a little more thick that usual. After watching shows like "Cupcake Wars", "Cupcake Girls", and "DC Cupcakes", you tend to feel really incompetent when only filling up 12 cupcake spots and it takes you 40 minutes....but I digress. Next is to make the frosting. When I say "make" I mean scoop it out of a pre-bought jar and simply add food coloring to my taste. This is where Marie Antoinette plays a factor. For those of you that have seen the movie, you know of all the pastel colors. Of course my cupcakes had to reflect my influences.


The results? After a little more pastel sprinkles, yummy vanilla cupcakes which won't last more that two days in my house. Especially being 9 months pregnant!


What are your favorite homemade indulgences?

Mmmmm WAFFLES!

It's been a while since I've made waffles. When I say a while, I mean about 3 years? I've held onto my Hello Kitty Waffle Maker for years because I always thought it would be great for when I have a daughter. Since I'm having a son instead, I figured I'd better get my use out of it! So instead of my favorite, pancakes, I made waffles. What I love about the Hello Kitty waffle maker is that it pops out waffles in the shapes of Hello Kitty. It also deals out the perfect meal sized plate. Wonderful!

Collage...

With my new watercolor paper, it has inspired me to work with collage. My collage is a process in which I enjoy because I get use magazines and find inspiration through color and visual texture. I also enjoy using copyright free antique images. I select an for a couple of different reasons. Sometimes it is an idea I have, or sometimes it is a theme that I am working with. A theme that is constantly recurring with me is "Underwater". Here are a some of my newest "underwater" themed collages available on Etsy:

In the forest....

Four new cards have appeared on the Etsy store front today. The new theme? Woodlands. These have leaves attatched to them with a ribbon. Cute! What do you think?

It's the smell....

Of new paper that always excites me. I love purchasing a brand new pad of paper in order to fill creative ideas with. Whenever I get a blank book, it fills my brain with enthusiasm to create something wonderful. This week's purchase? Canson Watercolor 9" x 12" cold press sheets. YAY! I have two thoughts....collage of some sort, or very elaborate landscapes. I haven't decided yet....