Time to Get Inspired

     Have you taken time to just be in the moment? To let yourself be open to inspiration? Being a Muse, it's my job to  ignite the flames of passionate creativity. I applaud all who take time to create on a regular basis. Making creativity a habit and a sacred ritual is key to establishing a space for flow. Trusting in flow and where it takes you, can bring you to places planning and instructions just can't. Your mind shuts off, your soul takes over, and the unique expression of that soul shines through your art.
     Muse appreciation to the inspired Tim Holtz and his monthly inspiration, 12 tags of 2014 and the inspired/inspiring artists at Ranger.

Being There... Sort of

    A very foggy landing was the end to her trip to CHA Winter 2014. She came back with many great memories of a whirlwind adventure. The event was great fun to be sure, getting to show the vibrant new colors of the Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks on the versatile Ranger Foil Cardstock at the Make It Take it table at the Ranger booth. But it left precious little time to see the other fabulous demos by the talented, creative Ranger Signature Designers going on simultaneously. Never fear, everyone is able to get the CHA experience on Ranger's YouTube. Pull up a chair, relax, see the new products, and techniques!

     Watch it on the Ranger Ink YouTube Channel, you can even watch the Make It Take it 'Foil Cardstock Tattered Flower' being made.

CHA Winter 2014 - Fast, Furious and Fun!

     Warm and wonderful Anaheim. She was back at the Anaheim Convention Center for CHA Winter 2014, ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work with the rest of the Ranger team. Glitch. The truck carrying the Ranger booth had mechanical difficulties and hadn't arrived yet.

There was concern, but she knew the the Ranger team could set up in time. So shopping and antiquing ensued.
     Early the next day on the show floor, there were no crates in sight. A teeny bit of panic danced around her mind. But no worries, the truck arrived and would soon be unloaded. Polar Vortex gremlins! Some of the booth contents on the stranded truck had frozen & burst! Ink was seeping through boxes! There were eager helpers around and with their help and the awesome Ranger team the booth was set up in near record time!

     This is her contribution to the Ranger 2014 Designer Challenge: How Do You Distress? She LOVES Distress Paint and was honored to be among those picked for the challenge.