Check out Tim Holtz's new collection - Fabulous!

Hey Artsy Fartsy Friends - Go to www.timholtz.com and check out his new fabulous collection.
I'm totally wowwed! Smooches, I'll have some creations to post soon. I've had some craft room time recently a.k.a. Savannah's nap time.

Check out some of my favorite blogs ...

Just like shopping or chatting online is a release for some women, art is a release for me. I love to block out some time and create. I love being amongst my artsy fartsy things and putter around. Whether it be to make a card for someone or to straighten my ribbon. It is so important to my mental health. I can't explain it. It makes me feel so lovely. Here are a few of my favorite sites. I encourage you to create something that makes you feel lovely. Don't give me that crap about not having a creative bone in your body. EVERYONE is creative in some way. Find it! Smooches, Amy.

I love Art Chix Studio for Vintage Art and German Foil (wings, crowns, borders, flowers, etc. in beautiful metallics) and lots of fun Altered Art Ideas. http://www.artchixstudio.com/ I'll be entering the 'twinchie' True Colours' art swap in March. I can't wait to see what I come up with. I've never made twinchie's before but, love the concept (2"x2" little pieces of artwork) I'll post what I make so you can see what I'm up to. Also, check out the owner of Artchix blog (Helga): www.myartisticlife.typepad.com

My newest find is http://www.mind-wideopen.blogspot.com/ They have a monthly art challenge. On the 1st of every month, they post an art pic to be used any way you like along with a word for inspiration and you have to complete and email a pic of what you created in by the 7th at midnight. Then, they're judged and if you win you get a gift certificate to their online store. Fun!

My favorite rubber stamp company is of course Stampin' Up! I have a fabulous demonstrator if you need one. Kathy Morgan in Abq. rocks! Check out their site: http://www.stampinup.com/

Have fun creating!

January Challenge from Mind Wide Open ...

Holy Cow - It's been so long since I've sat down to create for the heck of it. I found this fabulous site that has a monthly creativity challenge and I decided to enter. Here's my art piece....