I miss your sweet face. I miss your sweet giggle. I miss our friendship. I miss you my sister. xoxo
Michelle Ward/GreenPepperPress Blog
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Hope you have a fun fourth! It's always a little odd when it falls in the middle of the week, isn't it? Still, I'll take bbq with the family and fireworks anyday.Last July I worked on three collections of stencils for my new venture with Stencil Girl. They have been rolling them out, along with new designs from other artists on their team. Here are the latest that I will have at my vendor table at CREATE NJ. Both classes are sold out! I'll be assembling the class kits over the next few weeks, and preparing stuff to sell. I'm really looking forward to teaching so close to home!
The stencils are now listed for sale over at GreenPepperPress.com You'll see they are full patterns of the borders that were released earlier. I love having multiple sizes of patterns to work with which is why I also have these images available in two sizes as rubber sheets. I should be getting the first delivery soon.
I told you my hands were wrist deep in a fun project…here is the proof. I'll give you more clues about it in September, or maybe even late August. Love having messy hands….don't you?
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Hope you have a fun fourth! It's always a little odd when it falls in the middle of the week, isn't it? Still, I'll take bbq with the family and fireworks anyday.Last July I worked on three collections of stencils for my new venture with Stencil Girl. They have been rolling them out, along with new designs from other artists on their team. Here are the latest that I will have at my vendor table at CREATE NJ. Both classes are sold out! I'll be assembling the class kits over the next few weeks, and preparing stuff to sell. I'm really looking forward to teaching so close to home!
The stencils are now listed for sale over at GreenPepperPress.com You'll see they are full patterns of the borders that were released earlier. I love having multiple sizes of patterns to work with which is why I also have these images available in two sizes as rubber sheets. I should be getting the first delivery soon.
I told you my hands were wrist deep in a fun project…here is the proof. I'll give you more clues about it in September, or maybe even late August. Love having messy hands….don't you?
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The class of 2012 has left the building. Proud families and friends cheered and waved. There is so much to reflect on as we turn the page on high school for Sam and usher Fallon into becoming a senior, where we will do it all over again next year. The calendar keeps speeding by, and we are rolling with it as best as we can.
Lots of activities filled the weekend with my parents visiting….we went to the shore, only to be met by a random raging storm. The boardwalk emptied out and we had great seats for a fun lunch and a lightning show over the ocean. No swiming or amusement rides but the salt-water taffy is always good. Then we spent a day walking around the stunning campus of Princeton. The Art Museum had a special exhibit of the college's Gothic Revival architecture - pages of beautiful renderings and plans for the construction of the famous university were on display. On another day we camped out in Brooklyn for the flea market and Renegade Craft Fair. Pilss of cool stuff – fun to walk among like-minded people with appreciation for handmade goods. It was fun to be near the water and see the Manhattan view from the other side….and it's always nice to spend time with family.
We survived the heat and are bracing for next round. I'm wrist-deep in a very fun project, chasing another deadline. I'll be back when I'm done. I'll pass out the popsicles. What's your favorite flavor? Mine's cherry.
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The class of 2012 has left the building. Proud families and friends cheered and waved. There is so much to reflect on as we turn the page on high school for Sam and usher Fallon into becoming a senior, where we will do it all over again next year. The calendar keeps speeding by, and we are rolling with it as best as we can.
Lots of activities filled the weekend with my parents visiting….we went to the shore, only to be met by a random raging storm. The boardwalk emptied out and we had great seats for a fun lunch and a lightning show over the ocean. No swiming or amusement rides but the salt-water taffy is always good. Then we spent a day walking around the stunning campus of Princeton. The Art Museum had a special exhibit of the college's Gothic Revival architecture - pages of beautiful renderings and plans for the construction of the famous university were on display. On another day we camped out in Brooklyn for the flea market and Renegade Craft Fair. Pilss of cool stuff – fun to walk among like-minded people with appreciation for handmade goods. It was fun to be near the water and see the Manhattan view from the other side….and it's always nice to spend time with family.
We survived the heat and are bracing for next round. I'm wrist-deep in a very fun project, chasing another deadline. I'll be back when I'm done. I'll pass out the popsicles. What's your favorite flavor? Mine's cherry.
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The new Somerset Studio arrived. My column is about making stencils and masks. I've updated the tutorial page with information about cutting your own. I love investing time in making some cool patterns to use over and over but I also advocate for making a stencil or mask that is fleeting, made from just a scrap of paper, that can be used directly on a page once it has served its purposed by guiding an application or two of paint.
Visit the tutorials link on the right sidebar, or go directly to the new stencil page, click HERE.I've been absent from here as it has been a busy week with school wrapping up. Thanks for sticking with me and offering your congrats to Sam for his performance at the Special Olympics. As I mentioned earlier, it is a milestone month. Tomorrow my parents arrive and Thursday he graduates. I'll be back with pictures and other news soonish.
Happy Summer ~ it's here!
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The new Somerset Studio arrived. My column is about making stencils and masks. I've updated the tutorial page with information about cutting your own. I love investing time in making some cool patterns to use over and over but I also advocate for making a stencil or mask that is fleeting, made from just a scrap of paper, that can be used directly on a page once it has served its purposed by guiding an application or two of paint.
Visit the tutorials link on the right sidebar, or go directly to the new stencil page, click HERE.I've been absent from here as it has been a busy week with school wrapping up. Thanks for sticking with me and offering your congrats to Sam for his performance at the Special Olympics. As I mentioned earlier, it is a milestone month. Tomorrow my parents arrive and Thursday he graduates. I'll be back with pictures and other news soonish.
Happy Summer ~ it's here!
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I am so filled with pride, and gratitude after a very incredible weekend at the summer games. On the global scale it was amazing to see the entire production beginning with the Opening Ceremonies, followed by two full days of sporting events, with lots of extracurricular activities for teams and families. There were literally hundreds of volunteers who offered their help and hearts to host these summer games. It looked effortless which is a tribute to the preparation and dedication of the amazing Special Olympics organization. They were depended upon, and delivered, the tasks of staging, escorting, directing, supporting, congratulating, awarding, and many other important roles.
On the local level I am touched by, and impressed by our coach, his parents, and his team of assistant coaches. We are blessed to have these individuals in our lives as they care about our kids, and believe in encouraging and celebrating their abilities. Many hours have been spent planning, practicing, and preparing for this event. This weekend wasn't just a commitment of showing up at the track – it was much much more. Each athlete was required to spend the weekend in the campus dorms with their coaches and chaperones. For many of us it was the first time letting go of our child for an overnight away from family. Imagine handling that? There was alot of responsibility placed on their shoulders as they managed everything morning through night – bedtime, dressing, showering, eating, travelling, and finally, performing. I'm certain I can speak for all the families of our team when I say we are never going to forget what our coaches have done, and what a gift it was to participate in such a memorable event.
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I am so filled with pride, and gratitude after a very incredible weekend at the summer games. On the global scale it was amazing to see the entire production beginning with the Opening Ceremonies, followed by two full days of sporting events, with lots of extracurricular activities for teams and families. There were literally hundreds of volunteers who offered their help and hearts to host these summer games. It looked effortless which is a tribute to the preparation and dedication of the amazing Special Olympics organization. They were depended upon, and delivered, the tasks of staging, escorting, directing, supporting, congratulating, awarding, and many other important roles.
On the local level I am touched by, and impressed by our coach, his parents, and his team of assistant coaches. We are blessed to have these individuals in our lives as they care about our kids, and believe in encouraging and celebrating their abilities. Many hours have been spent planning, practicing, and preparing for this event. This weekend wasn't just a commitment of showing up at the track – it was much much more. Each athlete was required to spend the weekend in the campus dorms with their coaches and chaperones. For many of us it was the first time letting go of our child for an overnight away from family. Imagine handling that? There was alot of responsibility placed on their shoulders as they managed everything morning through night – bedtime, dressing, showering, eating, travelling, and finally, performing. I'm certain I can speak for all the families of our team when I say we are never going to forget what our coaches have done, and what a gift it was to participate in such a memorable event.