Stalling...Yes, its Sad...

I fly out on Monday morning for Vegas...  I am so psyched about it that I can't even stand it.  There is just one tiny problem---I'm stalling!!!

See that sharpener....well--ok, let me back up for a second.  

I am supposed to film an art journaling video on Friday, which means, I am supposed to have some sort of idea of what I am doing---there is to be an article about my process as well...so, in the true spirit of stalling, I sat for what seemed like forever with that sharperner...

And, I took to my box of watercolor pencils---because they need a nice point, right...

I don't know if its just nerves that have me stalling, but I haven't even started packing yet.

Oh wait...thats because I have no idea of what art supplies I need to take because I haven't even figured out what in the world I am going to do!!!

I have been teaching a lot, packing and unpacking for demos, but for some odd reason, I have been gripped with severe procrastination when it comes to this project.

I have been working in my Day to Day journal.

But art journaling...oh no...

Its T minus 4 days until I'm outta here, so I need to snap out of it...

Yet...I put all of my red paints in this basket... WHY???

Until next time,

Ophelia

A School Day---On Saturday!

After three days in because of this...

We head to school today to make up our missed days.  

Its ok with me because I had three glorious days of being in my studio.

Lots of goofing off....and playing.  

Creating lots of things..

And taking lots of breaks to do this..

Oh...and lots and lots of naps!!

And making a grand decision...

Yes, thats it...Do More Of What I Love!

Until next time,

Ophelia

Guest Blogger

I am so thrilled and honored to be a guest blogger over at Jeniffer Hutchins blog.  I would love for you to head over and have a look at the Vision Board & Inspiration party that she has.

Hope that you all have a great Monday.
Until next time,
Ophelia

A Snow Day!!

A 2 hour delay turned into a full blown school closed day for us today!!

I'm not sure of how much is actually out there...but I will take it!  My daughter and I made pancakes for breakfast....and sat down- pretending we were at a restaurant- and ate together.  So much better than our usual Poptart!!

 

An unexpected day off in the middle of the week...hmmm...whats a girl to do with herself????

Pull out the Gelli Plate!!!

I just don't get tired of printing!  The problem I find is that I create such a mess!!!

Stencils everywhere...

Then I start stacking stuff on top of stuff...

Geepers!!!  What a disaster!!

I also have some prepping to do as I am teaching this weekend at Jerrys!  If you are in the area, I would love for you to join me in the Hopes, Dreams, and Goals art journaling workshop...noon-3!
http://www.jerrysartevents.com/jan26hodrand.html
Contact Stacy at Jerrysartarama at 919-876-6610 if you are interested... or email me if you have any questions about it.  sstaton3@nc.rr.com
Welp, I hope that you have a great day....I am totally going to squeeze every minute out of this 8 hour gift I have been granted!
Until next time,
Ophelia

Working Hard and it Shows!!

Happy Friday everyone!  I have been knee deep in some awesome things in my studio, and honest to goodness it shows!

I mean seriously... How can I even get anything done in this space!!  

When I am in the "zone", I start pylling stuff out and all kinds of stuff is everywhere, and this morning, it just cracked me up that I could actually work like this!

Painting more Mulberry paper...just too much fun, and working in a journal getting ready for Vegas again this year where I will be filming once again!!

Super excited about that, but every time I actually think about it...I'm a nervous wreck!

Well... I promise to get that table picked up a bit soon...hopefully... Still have lots to do!

Until next time,

Ophelia

A Beautiful Gift...

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Today, I was gifted with a school delay, and what a beautiful gift indeed...I honestly don't require much to be happy.

Instead of sleeping in, I took full advantage of this 2 hour blessing and went to the studio.

I am working more on the cover of my new journal...

And today, I even played a bit on canvas...oh, I'm back at that as well..

Very much a work in progress, but I did enjoy it!

Lots and lots of work to do in the studio as there are some great things happening over here!

I hope that you guys have a great day, and see the beautiful blessings in the little things today.

Until next time,

Ophelia

Thats a Wrap....

Happy Friday Morning everyone.  I hope that your day is off to a great start.  Around here, its nutts as usual, but today, being Friday is the last official day of our Winter Break, and its back to school on Monday.  Do you hear how sad I am in typing those words....sigh.  Something about not being on such a tight schedule just makes me so happy.  I have realized during this break that the more time I have, the less I get done....not even sure of how that works, but for me, its so true.
Its also a wrap on my journal that I was finishing up.....

This puppy is finished, and will take its place on the shelf with all the others that have made it to finished!  That feels so good!!!

 

Here is the last page.....my word of the year.  Abundance just kept popping up everywhere, and I knew it was meant just for me.  Not just abundance in my bank account....that would be awesome though...but Abundance of joy, peace, love, opportunity, resources.....that kind of abundance....
The last page of the journal is always just a recap....whats going on, and it is always nice to come back and revisit these pages.

And, my new journal....ready to be filled with all things that will remind me of my word of the year.

I hope that you all enjoy your day!  I, have a lot to do today, as somehow, I just didn't get it done during my 2 week break...so, lots of papers to grade, planning, and of course....chores.

Until next time,

Ophelia