A Parcel Workshop and Adventure!
When I came back from Silver Bella I treated myself to another bday gift, this time with my mom at Parcel, in Montclair, this shoppe is beyond words fabulous, just ask anyone who has been there. You'll be there for hours looking inside all the wall vignettes and nooks and crannies. I especially love the vintage circus section, too cute and magical.Mom and I headed to the Office for dinner and walked on over to Parcel and was greeted by the wonderful Nancy, Vanessa and Kristin who was teaching the class: A Marie Paper Doll, made from gorgeous crepe paper, images, trimmings and millinery.I spent about 15 minutes taking pictures of all my favorite spots in the store, deciding what would be great Christmas gifts for myself, lol and friends. After looking at some of these images from Parcel, you will agree with me its an artful storybook filled with surprises. I really love the magical Fairy Dust, don't you want to buy every color?The next big surprise was when My pal: Marlene aka Queen Bee walked into the store to take the workshop too, I love Marlene, we were both at Silver Bella together, and this was another treat for us...We were given pre-made forms and assembled others, I choose Peach, I normally don't work w/peach, but I wanted to work with a color to challenge myself, and I loved it, Peach is my new fave color. Challenging ourselves helps us to grow as people and for me as an artists. I'm always learning every second, every minute of the day, that's the most exciting part.I haven't finished mine yet, but hope to have the final details on it finished by Christmas, Its going to be one of the toppers for my many holiday trees at home. All she needs is some extra millinery and glitz.Kristin-InstructorWhile working on our dolls, we muched on yummy rose flavored cookies, mini pastries, sparkling waters and wine, these all make the night or any night that much more, lol, I love pastries.
Plus I was able to connect w/friends and meet new ones, we all worked together well. Our dolls each resembled our own styles and artistic magic.Me and NancyMarlene, Mom and Nancy It was a magical time had by all and I hope you enjoyed reading my Parcel adventure!

Magic, Hugs and Joy!
Lisa!


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Silver Bella Part 3, Friday Night Soiree!

After a morning workshop, day of shopping and late lunch, I probably could have used a nap, but AnnDenise decided to keep going and finish up last minute details for the Vendor Night Event of Silver Bella.Now I could finally slip into my new 50's style dress by xoxo and vintage camisole jacket I just bought at Second Chance, add in the necklace I made from vintage wares, some strappy sparkly shoes, a bunch of hand dyed trees in yummy aquas and pinks, Altered Art Circus and goodies from my home workshop, and I was ready to open up the Vendor Night Festivities.

My theme for this year was what I call" "Cupcake Chic" which is the term I have come up with a few years ago which labels creamy cupcake colors, 40's to 60's pastel colors, sugar craft and storybook sweetness all wrapped up into one hence the name: "Cupcake Chic". The trees for this year where discounted trees I purchased which I hand bleached, base coated and spray painted Aqua and some pink. The tiny trees were bleached and hand dyed w/either koolaid dye mix or Rit Hot Water Dye Mix, 2 were spray painted w/creamy bright pink hair spray paint. (Visit the Art Glitter Site early next week for the bleach recipe and project.) The pieces I created blended into this color palette that I have been primarily working with over the year. I created Vintage Bottle Brush Tree and Flocked Deer Ornaments, Vintage Pine Cone Fairies and Ornaments, Storybook Toys, Confectionary Kids, Charlottes, Handmade Chic Dolls, Cupcake Toppers, Cupcake Topper Boxes, Cupcake Topper Dolls, Sugary Sweet Charm Bracelets, and more, plus I had on hand autographed copies of: "Altered Art Circus", which sold out, which I was so happy about. All the girls at Silver Bella rock, everyone made my night a magical and enchanting one. A special thanks to Teresa and her staff for all they did, Jo Packham, to the instructors, artisians, attendees and everyone who support what I do, my works, designs and books.

And a huge hug and kisses to my roomie and Buddy AnnDenise, you rock Crepe Paper Queen.

Hugs to all, and hope you enjoyed my adventure.
xoxo!
Lisa!
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