Art Opera

Dinner at Umbertos = YUM
Suze Weinberg, Lisa Kettell, & me

Marlene, Pam, me, & Jane

in Pam Huntington's class

www.pamelahuntington.com

me, Grace, Ann Denise Anderson

in Ann Denise's Victorian coral crown class

http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com

Momma Joan & me

Aurora-tique on Flickr



My Art Opera get-a-way was wonderful. Great creativity, kindred souls, an amazing time.

New friends & old were found.

It was special getting to share it all with my Mom as well.

I love Lisa & her Mom Joan Kettell, it was so great to be able to see them again!

I had super classes & picked up some great new tips/tricks.

More pics to follow... :)

Art Opera

Aaron, Me, Jenny of "Everyday is a Holiday"

amazing artists!

you have to check them out

http://everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com

Suze Weinberg & me

she's a wiz! My encaustic wax pieces

http://suzeweinberg.typepad.com

My Mom & me at Monmouth Antiques!

super fab party & wonderful place to shop


Mom & Traci Batista
http://kollaj.typepad.com

the Queen bee herself Lisa Kettell & me

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com

Cheryl Figliolo's booth at Monmouth Antique Mall


I had an amazing time & met some new wonderful creative kindred people.

Jenny & Aaron are so lovable & fun.

Suze is amazing & had a great time in her class & at dinner!

Lisa is a doll & it was so much fun seeing her again!

My Mom enjoyed her class with Traci & is now excited about art like never before!

Cheryl hosted the most amazing party at Monmouth & I so enjoyed getting to know her & her husband was hilarious.

I could so move to Jersey!

Art Opera

www.artoperanj.com

ART OPERA
I'll be there!
I can not copy & paste all the info. on this but you can link to it & check all of the fabulous workshops offered.
I can't tell you how fun & empowering it is to attend these things with like minded, talented people. I'm so looking forward to it!

Lisa Kettell is the hostess with the mostest & this is trully her baby she will not dissapoint. She has assembled a bevy of super talented woman for instructors & it is hard to choose from. I've been fortunate enough to meet a few of them & they are just Fabulous!

I'll post more later on which classes I'm taking.

If interested please look into it you won't be sorry.
hugs, JILL

Convenzione continued

me & my theatre
Lisa Kettell's theatre

our amazingly awesome class of Lovely Ladies
getting creative!

Here's the fab girls

(L to R: Lynne, Me, Iva, Jennifer, Yvonne, Lisa, Joan)
photos courtesy of Lisa Kettell

Lisa Kettell is so much fun & very helpful she uses such bright, & amazing elements in her work it's absolutely contagious when you work with her!

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

I've blogged about her before but to meet her is a dream come true she's absolutely a doll!

Lisa's class was Great the girls in it were so much fun & very talented.

Lynne took the same classes as me so that was great. We got to meet the dynamic duo of sisters; Yvonne & Jennifer. These 2 gals I so wish were my sisters! They are so FUN! Iva Wilcox was as usual amazing & created a gorgeous vintage themed stage she is a genius! Lynne did the most amazing small box theatre & even made pantiloons on her marionette! Joan aka Aurora was so hilarious & sweet Lisa & her are trully best friends. I absolutely adored all of these ladies!

We worked most of the day but time just flew. I will post more again soon.

JILL

Convenzione day 1 Class: Marionette Theatre

Here is the finished work of day 1's class at Convenzione Lisa Kettell's "Marionette Theatre" I used a mold for her face but sculpted the legs & body I'm not quite finished yet but almost just need a few finishing touches.

Carnival Token Swap

Here are the carnival tokens I created for Lisa Kettell's swap. I included some "grow your own cotton candy" for my sweet partners. These were fun to make!

I just got back this morning from ZNE's Convenzione! I got to meet the super diva of fun Mz Lisa Kettell herself & her super fun Mom Joan. I will never forget the awesome good time we had!

I had an incredible time & will post more later (my camera decided to die, so unfortunately I did not get all the pics I'd hoped to take but will still post some)

I'm a bit whipped from all the creative fun & excitement & will have to catch you up soon.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. -- Louis Pasteur

JILL

Going to fly away

Fairy Lamp by: Iva Wilcox
Fairy Boat by: Lisa Kettell

Pictures of ZNE Convenzione 2008 by: Jillzwhimzy
pic 1) Kris Hubick of Retro Cafe & me, 2) me & Sally Jean Alexander, 3) my pink house,
4) SARK & me, 5) me & Donna "Bonnie blue denim", 6) view of CA
7)Tina "Pretty Posies" & Connie "Peregrine blue", 7) me & Tina, 8) Donna, me, Julee Hermann,
8)my little pink house, 9)ZNE zaftig chunky book, 10) building with a crown on top



I am trully looking forward to leaving Ohio for California this Wed. It's time for ZNE's annual Convenzione in Pleasanton, CA. I was lucky enough to go last year & take a class with the master of solder Sally Jean Alexander. She was Fabulous & I loved my "little pink house"

I met some super great artistic women! It will be wonderfl to see some again & meet others.



This year I'm lucky enough to go again & stay with the sweet Lyn "Glyterbug."



I will be taking 2 classes one with Iva Wilcox to make a "fairy Lamp" She is so mega talented, & I can't wait to see her again. This lamp is incredible in the picture I'm in awe!



Second I'm taking Lisa Kettell's "marionette theatre" class. Her stuff is right up my alley just ask my 12 yr old. When choosing classes he said "Mom that looks like something you'd make." Lisa is a super artist & blogger too & I'm looking forward to meeting her in person.



If you don't know about ZNE & do or like any form of altered art you should join at http://www.zneart.com/
It's a wonderful support system full of great friendship & inspiration.



So off I go & upon my return I will give you a full report along with pics!

Don't forget to read my previous post about the Giveaway "Random Acts of Kindness" & consider signing up :0)

Jill

Carnival Day

we munched on animal crackers - Yummy

everyone wore Party Hat's - (I made this for a past swap)

King Gizmo attended the carnival with me, but got a wee sleepy

Wee tiny clowns I have several & will find some way of using them or else Etsy

Image from the book: The Circus Baby - we just loved the elephants

Yes, it's finally here the best carnival in all of blogland!

Are you in the mood for fun? Do you love majic? Do you love carnivals? Do you have an imagination?

Well get yourself over to Lisa Kettells Carnival Soiree http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/ if you didn't make it yet be sure to go. You won't be sorry you stopped by.

Lisa is the Queen of Carnival she welcomes you right in & promises fun & inspiration.

I was hoping to create some "Carnival Art" in honor of the day, but alas time got away from me please enjoy my photos, & try some of this super easy melt in your mouth Recipe for Caramel Corn.

Hulless Caramel Corn Puffs

1 bag hulless / puff corn
1 stick butter
1/4 white Karo syrup
1/2 tsp salt

Microwave above ing. on high for 2 min. Take out & stir. Microwave again on high for 2 min. Take out add 1 teaspoon vanilla, & 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of mixture over puff corn in large brown grocery bag. Shake well. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Remove & shake well. Add remaining mixture, shake well. Microwave 90 seconds, remove shake well. Micowave another 90 seconds. Remove, shake well, Spread on wax paper to cool.

Let me know if you try this :0)

Jill

Lisa Kettell's Carnival Soiree

The amazingly talented Lisa Kettell is hosting a fun Blog - Carnival Party on March 14th over at her blog

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

She's another amazingly gifted altered artist that is making her mark.

She just recently published a book, & teaches workshops at various events.

Her party sounds like a fun time, be sure to check it out.

Lisa also plays hostess to some awesome swaps over on Flickr's "Faerie Zine Group" that I will be participating in. (See swaps on my sidebar)

Her carnival looks to be a fun & original event not to be missed for sure.