art sisters

a few weeks ago i received an invite

to my friends ludgera's
"art sisters birthday party"

three of us were celebrating our "39th" birthday!!

it was a fab U lous party

12 artists hanging out

eating, drinking and making art!

we all took a "vow"

"what happens at art sisters , stays at art sisters "

( our real ages and who had "non" virgin drinks"

lugera, hope and myself all b-day girls

leslie, mary, carmi, susan w.,

daniza, martha, christina , susan v. and
katie ( the twisted sister, back right!)

everyone hard at work

there was some amazing work going on

it was fun to each interpretation of the same photo

what a talented bunch

so inspiring to be around all this creative energy

some of my altered photos

i spent most of my time walking around the room

admiring all the fantastic work

i learned a few new tricks,

thanks martha for the staz-on resist technique!

presents galore!!!

OMG!!!! i was so blessed and

i was overwhelmed by every gift

handmade cards and art,

the background is a silk scarf from paris,

just beautiful, i might have to make it into a halter top

an antique book, 1893, with lots of images to scan

encaustic wax and dry artist pigments

along with a huge piece of barn board

( it will look great covered with wax and metal)

bezels, felt flower, hand cream, pencils, canvas and paper

a lavender sachet, my favorite scent,

with a beautiful angel sewn on top

and a bottle of henkell

(which will be enjoyed during a bubble bath!)

this was the best birthday party, EVER

thanks girls !!!