Color Blog Hop/Art Exhibit at the Des Lee Gallery

Here are pictures of my work exhibited at the Des Lee Gallery Kaleidoscope of Hope showing. It was thrilling to have my work shown in a gallery.

I'm also apart of a blog hop tonight. My color theme is black and white. My inspiration come from my art projects from my Arts as Healing classes. The blog hop is hosted by Lisa James, free spirit productions.

Please visit the following blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win a prize:


1. http://www.freespiritsproductions.com/        Lisa

2. http://www.lauriehansendesign.blogspot.com/       Laurie Hanson

3. http://www.northernlightscrafts.blogspot.com   Cathy

4. http://www. lydbug.blogspot.com    Lydia

5.  http://www.citygirlscrapper.blogspot.com   jennifer cruz

6. http://www.Christydsdesigns.blogspot.com  christy doyle

Kaleidoscope of Hope Exhibition

Hi everyone,

The Arts as Healing art class at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Hospital is having an Exhibition of original art by cancer survivors who participated in the program. I'm pleased and proud to say 3 pieces of my art will be on display. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition at Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Avenue, First Floor, 314-621-8735. The reception will start at 5:30 with opening remarks at 6:30. There will be complimentary valet parking. Refreshments will be served 5:30 to 8:00 PM Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Happy crafting,
Laurie

Donated Scrapbooks to Siteman Cancer Center

I enlisted my friends on Life on The Scrap Beach to make scrapbooks to donate. My plan was to get 25 mini albums to donate to Siteman Cancer Center. They are distributing to their patients. Kathy was so excited to receive al the books. They were amazing. I showed them off to all my friends prior to donating them. LOL I got rave reviews on each and every book. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time and energy it took to make very special books for the hospital. I plan to make this an annual project. Anyone who would like to make mini albums please leave a comment. It was so rewarding doing this project. The picture is Kathy at the hospital with the albums.

Cricut Cartridges for Sale

Hi Everyone,

I decided to sell my cricut cartridges for $17. Yes they are linked however, you can still use them in your machines. You will receive the cartridge, overlay, handbook and original box. Please go to Craigslist or message me here.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/art/3056397344.html
Thanks,
Laurie

Kimswick Strawberry Festival

Hi everyone,
My friend Joann and I decided to go to a LSS about 30 miles from St Louis in Kimswick MO. We get to Kimswick only to find cars everywhere. It was the annual Strawberry Festival. LOL We had to park about 5 blocks from the Festival. Part of the draw going to Kimswick is to eat at the Blue Owl. They had a 2.5 hour wait so we decided to eat at the Sweet Shop. The food was delicious. They had a gift shop with sock moneys. Then we walked to The Stamp Pad to shop for crafting and stamp supplies. Leanne tries to carry products all the local stores don't carry. It's always fun shopping there. After that we headed home. I was drinking tea in the car, low and behold the McDonalds cup lid came off and I dumped all over me and the car. LOL We made one more stop to Joanns. I shopped with wet paints. LOL  Here are some pictures from out adventure.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

Stamp Camp at Joann's

Hi everyone,

Once a month I go to Stamp Camp at joann Huber's house. Joann has been a Stapmin Up Representative for over 10 years. She designed 5 cards (we make 2 of each), provides beverages and snacks. It is always a fun evening. I'm posting pictures of our Stamp Camp last Friday, June 1, 2012.

Thanks for looking.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Sock Monkey with knit cap

I have to go to Siteman Cancer Center At Barnes Hospital for an infusion every month for Rheumatoid Arthritis. They have an art room that is amazing for patients and family. I discovered it about 3 years ago. Yesterday I went in before my infusion and Sara (Art Therapist) asked me if I wanted to make a sock monkey. I was so excited. I just love sock monkeys. I'm posting a picture of me with the monkey and knit cap I made. We only had 2 hours so Sara did most of the sewing but I did all the stuffing. LOL I had fun using the nifty knitter by provo craft to knit the cap. I usually always use my dogs for my avatars so here is a rare picture of me.

Selling Cricut Cartridges

Hello everyone,

I have decided to sell my cricut cartridge library approximately 80 carts. I'm selling them for $20 and will post a listing of them later today. If you would like to contact me with any questions feel free, 314-452-6117.

Blog Candy Give A Way

As a thank you to my followers and new followers I would like to give a way blog candy (spellbinder and other nice things). I really appreciate all the support with my blog. All you have to do to be entered is follow my blog and make a comment under today's post. If you already are a follower you only need to make a comment under today's post. I will draw the winner when I reach 200 followers.

Thank you again for the support with my blog. I really appreciate all of you.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Etsy Store posting

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm selling jewelry, mini scrapbooks, flowers. I now have them listed in my shop. If you are interested in looking or buying use the link to the left. I'm so excited about finally opening up a shop.

Happy crafting,
Laurie

Paperbag Mini Album

Hi everyone,

I'm posting pictures of a mini album I made. I found a wonderful woman named Charlie Jones2686 on You Tube. Charlie is on the Graphic 45 Design Team for the second year in a row. She had an album series for Christmas with 18 parts to it. I tried to follow her video's but towards the end I started designing my own pages. I really enjoyed making the album. I used Pink Pasiely Butterfly Garden paper collection.

New Mini Mini Books for Sale

Hi Everyone,

Today I'm posting some mini mini books I made. They will be for sale on in my Etsy Shop, Hip and Humble Crafts later this afternoon. I'm so excited about finally posting my work for sale. My mom has been a big supported of it. Here are a sampling of the mini's selling for $7.00.

I am really getting into mixed media these days. I love Christy Thomilson's She Art. Would love to take one of her classes she offers online. Have to save up for it. This is a project I made in memory of my sister. Beth passed away from lung cancer 7 years ago. Let me know what you think. Be kind I'm new at this. LOL Would love comments.

Thank you so much for following my blog.

Happy Crafting,
Laurie

Mixed Media Canvas

Hi everyone,
I'm in an Inchie Swap on Life on the Scrap Beach. You have to use a minimum of 9 inchies on a canvas. This is what I came up with. I just love how it turned out.
Happy crafting,

Laurie

Friend is having a blog candy giveaway!!!

My friend Cathy at Northern Lights Crafts blog is having a blog candy giveaway. She is a great crafter and is trying to get followers for her blog. Please visit her blog and follow if you like. All you have to do to be eligible for her candy is to comment and follow her blog.

http://www.northernlightscrafts.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for supporting my friend Cathy.

Happy crafting,

Laurie

SSSS Swap pictures

more pictures of the SSSS swap.

Secret Squirrels Sisterhood Society Swap

Hi everyone,

I'm in a craft swap with a very special group of ladies, Secret Squirrels Sisterhood Society. I love being apart of the group. Here are some sneak peeks of what I'm giving my sister this month. We were asked to design a scrapbook organization journal and embellish a cigar box and then fill the box with goodies.