We had a beautiful holiday.
My daughters loved their gifts. Mariel especially enjoyed the beautiful Dance painting by Marjie Kemper that I purchased through Marjie's Etsy shop.
Samy finished her run in "A Christmas Carol" (15 shows over three weekends -- whew!) and thought it was a gift to just stay in her pajamas all day. But then, she opened a bunch of new clothes, which she immediately put on all at once,
She also really loved the Secret Garden inspired plaque I made for her.
(I'm having so much fun with clay, getting ready for Judy Shea's online class, Beads & 'Bellishments, which starts February 7. Here's the link. I'm psyched!)
Freddie loved his new gym membership, drill, and a collage Samy made for him celebrating three of his loves: a comfy couch, watches and cookies.
Then we all went to see Les Miserables -- it was amazing!! Here are the girls with their popcorn BEFORE the movie started, and before we all cried and cried. The movie is gorgeous and so moving. I definitely recommend seeing it on a big screen if you can.
As for me, I got registration for Life Book 2013, which I can't wait to start, as well as the gelli plate I've been coveting, just in time to join Carolyn Dube's Gelli Plate party which starts next week!
I made this design in my art journal with a collage of my first gelli plate experiments. I tied bits and pieces together with gesso, oil pastels, and then added the text in photoshop.
Linking up to Paint Party Friday, Art Journal Every Day, and Creative Every Day - links in the sidebar, Anything But a Card, and Moving Along With the Times (thank you challenge).
Wow, fantastic holiday. Love seeing all that you created for your gorgeous girls......and your cute hubby. What a lovely family. Lifebook 2013, yeah, me and Marjie too and the oven, oh got to get the oven for Judy's class.....thanks for the reminder friend. Happy New Year to you all. So glad you came into my life in 2012. xox
ReplyDeleteLove love love love all the photos!! Looks like a wonderful holiday!!!
ReplyDeleteJessica - Your family is beautiful!! Can't wait to see all that you create in 2013!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family! I'm so glad Mariel liked the painting, and Samy is cracking me up with her new wardrobe on show at once... that girl has STYLE, and the boots and shorts rock! All the best to you and yours for 2013, my friend.
ReplyDeleteoh how sweet is your family!!! Family is the greatest gift in the world!!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful holiday you had with your family! I love that you have such a personal touch in your gift giving! You've got me very excited about Judy's class- your polymer clay goodies are inspiring!! Hope Samy gets to relax and be in those PJ's all of break!
ReplyDeleteLove the plaques you made, such rich and wonderful pieces! Seems like you had a great holiday, you have an awesome family - beautiful girls! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat really thoughtful gifts and celebrations you've had! Beuatiful art pieces. I must check Carolyn's gelli party-I LOVE my gelli plate!I'm hoping to see Les Mis soon. Happy PPF and AJED!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see that you had magical times :) This is so strange I wrote about my mom this week and I can see so many of us remembering and cherishing good times with their families ! Have a splendid 2013 :)
ReplyDeleteLovely family photos, and glad you had a good Chanukah! Have fun with your gelli-plate! Valerie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blog and creative artwork! I love your blog. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work. What wonderful, arty, thoughtful gifts! the gelli plate party sounds fun. Also the beads and bellishments. Thanks for the links. Happy creative new year, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteJessica..Your daughters are beautiful. You gifts are so amazing. I got a Gelli Plate also and some of your new stencils too... weeeeee! Yes, getting my videos ready for my "buttons n'bellishments" class I'm running. Can't wait to play with you gals with clay and gelli plates with Carolyn Dube. Oh my.. time is going fast.. I better start practicing. Congrats to Samy for a successfuly show run.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful gifts for your daughters! Things they will cherish forever. That starfish is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWonderful art journal collage with your gelli prints!! :)
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Happy PPF and Happy New Year!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Gorgeous family, gorgeous gifts! Love seeing a Marjie canvas!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family Jessica! Love their smiles! I'm so excited you are going to be in Lifebook! Can't wait to start! Love seeing your gelli plate art!!!
ReplyDeleteSo meaningful to get a glimpse into the love that was shared by you and your family for Christmas. Wishing you a very creative and artful 2013.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your holiday and seeing all of the beautiful gifts that you made. It sounded like a very special time was had by all of your family. Happy PPF and Happy New Years.
ReplyDeleteLovely creations and wonderful family photos ~ love the plague and starfish ~ !
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to You ~ A Creative Harbor aka ~ ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^
Love meeting your beautiful family, seeing your home, enjoying art made and gifts given and got! HPPF! Thanks for sharing! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful family photos--- your daughters are beautiful and their happiness shines through!
ReplyDeleteI also love the creative gifts you made... Each so personal... They will be treasured.
Seems youve had a wonderful and happy holiday with your family! Love to see all the wonderful gifts and my favorite is of course the starfish :)) Happy new year to you ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLooks like the gift giving was a success. :) Love your polymer clay creations. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou are SOOOOO talented! My gosh - that you made that starfish? Incredible. And I can relate...my family just says: Merry or Happy ChrisKwanzmaKKah! Life is so much easier and uncomplicated with the no fuss no muss attitude about how you live your life eh! Your work is gorgeous and I am so happy for you that you received a gift that can celebrate your blessed creativity of the work you've shown. Me? I don't have a "clue" how you did either - but they are absolutely gorgeous, as is your fam! Shalom, Samara Navi
ReplyDeleteI love the plaque and the thank you card. Absolutely brilliant. Blessings, Janet PPF Happy New Year.
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