Kristen Robinson

An Affaire to Remember

The day has arrived An Artistic Affaire is going on right now. An absolute dream day to be sure. Stay tuned for more beauty.

Today is the Day - Drawing Winner is Chosen

 The little man just completed the drawing and the winner is......darling Constance of Rochambeau. The drawing was very scientific as I asked little man to choose a number that fell within the range of comments submimtted and then asked he choose top or bottom of the list. After a few minutes (and I do mean a few minutes) of pondering little man announced 7 was to be the number because that is not only his age but it is lucky. When asked if he would like me to count from the top or the bottom the choice was the bottom because he likes to be on the ground. I cannot help but smile at the sweet logic of the little man.

Please be sure to visit Constance as she is celebrating her second year of blogging; her blogis full of beauty, delights and lovely treasures. Stay tuned for next week's video and giveaway. Thank you to all of you who left such lovely comments.

Objects and Elements Design Team

I have been bubbling with news that until today I could not officially share. The amazing  and talented artist  Susan Lenart Kazmer, who creates story filled treasures is relaunching her wonderful line of products and jewelry components with the help of her business partner Linda Larsen.  Jen Cushman who is so very talented and so well versed in many mediums has jumped on board as the new Media Manager.

Jen has created a new blog Objects and Elements which is packed with information, news, inspiration and lots of amazing projects! Now for the GRAND news....Jen is also heading up the new Objects and Elements Design Team which I am so very honored to be a part of alongside wonderful artists Deryn Mentock, Barbe St. John and Jane Salley.

For some time now I have had a fascination with the truly lovely bezels and clasps available on line in the Objects and Elements Shop from rectangles and ovals to sterling silver and brass the selection is bountiful and beautiful.  I would be remiss if I did not share my feelings on the new ICE Resin. AMAZING sums it up, very few bubbles and so clear in its nature  that I have been working with it almost daily.

Don't delay visit the new Objects and Elements Blog right away making sure you take a trip into the Shop for a bit of retail therapy - I promise you will be bubbling with creative ideas and plans for new projects.  

Heartfelted(ed) Sentiments - Video and Giveaway

Another batch of Heartfelt(ed) Sentiments are now available in the Shopppe at Stampington. Classic simplicity speaks to all of us. A worn teddy bear from yesteryear, a beloved sweater we cannot bear to part with as its texture is just right; both bring us comfort and offers us bits of joy. We are not always able to carry a teddy bear with us through life or wear our sweater each day however a hand dyed heart softly felted wool heart that is both soft in texture and classic in color offers us not only comfort when we look to it but a bit of simple beauty.

The felted heart makes a perfect gift for any occasion. It will make a lovely addition to a simple frame, book cover, lying on a desk top, simply framed on a favorite piece of paper, or as an addition to a piece of artwork you are creating. Additionally the Sterling Silver and Pearl sentiments are ready to remove from their packaging and go right onto a chain or ribbon. Each heart has been carefully packaged by me! These hearts are a constant reminder that we should all strive to have a heart full of content.

Be sure to leave a comment as I will be giving away a heart....drawing to be held on May 20th!

Charlotte's House June 12th

A wee antique Frozen Charlotte is oh so pretty and delicately sweet. Add a vintage style jar, a bit of paint, wire and vintage paper and you have a divine little flower holder ideal for a sprig of blossoms guaranteed to brighten your day.

Friday June 12^th 5:30 – 8:30

Workshop Fee $40

Kit Fee $25 (payable to the instructor)

All Levels Welcome

 Join me as we create Charlotte’s House, a truly divine project that can be hung on a door to welcome all or stand freely as it is. I will be provided an array of paint colors to choose from and all supplies for the project are included in the class fee and kit.

 Please bring the following tools with you.

Scissors

Paper Adhesive

Needle and White Thread

Paint Brushes – Detail Brush and a Small Shading Brush (suitable for acrylics)

Small Cup for Water to rinse your brushes

Pencil

 

Optional:

Watercolor Crayons and or Water Color Pencils

 All classes are prepaid. Call the shop at 714-680-8893 or the cell number at 714-349-2069 to reserve your place in class. You may reserve your place in person at the store with cash, check or credit, or via phone and credit card or Paypal. Call us if you need assistance. 

I Love to Knit!

I absolutely love to knit! I actually find myself craving the feel of my favorite needles within my hands. Fortunately with the schedule we keep as a family I find I have time to pick up and knit a bit when watching a sporting event or sitting in the waiting room awaiting an appointment.

As the process unfolds and the shaping begins there is a moment of excitement; an aha moment if you will when one realizes the pattern is written perfectly, each row and every stitch creates the desired result.

There is something so incredibly satisfying when a project is complete and ready to present to the recipient. Although, the weather may not be conducive to warm treasures such as these fingerless gloves I have no doubt they will warm hands when fall graces us once again in a handful of months.

To obtain this pattern and others just as GREAT visit knitty.com

Rebound - Collecting Treasures

 Rebound v 1. To spring or bounce back after hitting or colliding with something.

Two weeks have passed since I last posted however it has not been for lack of anything to share or say but rather time. These last two weeks I collided with some serious time issues as well as a to do list that looked a lot like the Sunday edition of the New York Times. That said I am bouncing back from my collision with reality.

I learned something very valuable these during my days away from my blog, I am not super human nor will I be in my life time. I am not able to do everything in one hours time and still give my family what I need and above all I am not taking the time to enjoy my greatest treasures or the journey I am on.

I have always had the mindset that I must be moving, doing and accomplishing each and every moment; relax has never been a word in my vocabulary that I easily embrace. However as of late I have taken it to the extreme, life is not being enjoyed and those around me are suffering. The only answer to this dilemma a time out. What I took from this lesson was far greater than I anticipated. 

It is important to me that I share with you my top 6 from my list of lessons; and in doing so I am freeing, myself admitting to the entire world I know I am only human. In doing so I am hopeful each one of you will perhaps take a moment to just be, absorb and delight in what is.

What I Learned

1. I am extremely self competitive, once I have accomplished something I look only towards the next bigger step. I need to allow myself the time to enjoy my accomplishment.

2. I cannot do everything, no matter how hard I try.

3. I must set the same time standards for myself as I do my child (and stick with them)

4. I love what I do and often times I allow it to consume me instead of me consuming it.

5. I truly do feel blessed and so very fortunate to live my dream, it is time for me to once again enjoy the journey as an active participant.

6. Creativity is a gift, a gift that allows me to free what is in my heart and soul it should be cherished.

So there you have it, the top 6 lessons I learned although they may not be life changing for all they are pivotal to me! I find myself with the ball in my hands ready to rebound, move forward and enjoy the moments that are my life.

To purchase an one of the amazing glass eggs  like the one featured in my photo visit Ellen.