Forever Spring - JUST LISTED on Etsy

Today was a gloomy day, so gloomy I got to thinking that summer would never come. I LOVE Spring just not the gloomy, dark days we've been having lately, it was kind of depressing so I started creating this piece which just came together for me! This piece is so vivid and rich I don't want it to leave the nest. This is my job that I love and I know this must go. This piece was filled with lots of love! This mixed media piece has vintage ephemera circles with German and French text, glitter, acrylics, pencil, rubber stamps, salt, water color pens, oil pastels, Ranger Adirondack inks, white conte crayon and probably more that I'm forgetting. It's on a 16 x 20 stretched canvas. I had a lot of fun doing this piece. It is coated in beeswax so it gives it a dreamy feel. This piece has a lot of dimension and texture to it. The detail photos are before I put the wax on so they are more vivid than the first photo but you can see all the details better. This truly is a OOAK original, it's too big for me to scan so there will be no prints. You will be the only one to ever have this piece grace your home and with FREE SHIPPING how can you beat that?

A Wedding and the In-Laws

The Happy Couple, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Hi all!

It's been about a week since I last blogged and I just realized it! Things have been extremely busy and I feel like I could sleep for a week!! Some of you may not know that photography is a hobby of mine and I love doing it, well a friend of mine picked up on that awhile back and asked me to be the photographer for her wedding. TOTAL FREAK OUT!!!!! OK I'm done freaking out. I was so nervous about doing it since it's a WEDDING and I didn't want to miss any of their big moments! She assured me she had total and complete confidence in my skills and in her words, "I'm not worried about it!", I figured if the bride wasn't worried, should I be? She was the most calm and collected bride I have ever met! She was so laid back I was worried I was going to be too lax and be in the moment and forget to take the shots, we are good friends and I was really in the middle of the ceremony! Well it all worked out and I did have a few "duh" moments but managed to get every shot they wanted and then some! I took over 700+ photos!!! INSANE!!! My whole family was there telling me to chill out and eat my food at the reception and I kept telling them I was going to miss something and I almost did. I managed to get a few bites before my food was cleared by the service, ugh! So annoying because it was all I had eaten all day. I started following my friend at the salon at 8 am, then back to the hotel to get ready, then the service and the very fun reception. Needless to say I could barely walk when I got home and I almost just crashed on the couch as soon as I walked in the door but I missed my baby girl so much and had to play with her! My sweet hubby was assisting me with my photographic needs at the reception, we're such a good team. He had to run home and get his laptop so I could take more shots! I filled my CF card 3 times!!! If he hadn't been there I would have missed a ton of photos which would have been very disappointing. The bride & groom went on their happy way and they had a beautiful ceremony of which my Dad officiated so it was a family affair so to speak. CONGRATULATIONS K & L!!!

Now where do the in-laws come into the picture? Well they had come up for a visit and were going to be staying here for 10 days. They were here while the wedding was taking place and were the perfect babysitters. I can't imagine having to bring my all over the place toddler Lo. She would have loved dancing but I could just hear her little voice in the sweet chapel as I was on the stage taking shots of her saying, "mama, mama!" then getting upset as I didn't respond, boy that would have been a mess!! LOL I missed her soooo bad! We had a great time with J's parents but were so wiped out. His mom is always going and always thinking. She was on a mission to get our house organized. We have so little storage space because in the 50's I guess people didn't need storage or something? What's up with that??? It's so annoying anyways, we managed to get a toy organization system for $38 at Wal-Mart, a put together shelf and some bins, why didn't we do this sooner???? Now I'm not walking through a toy-zone worried about tripping on anything, it's wonderful. Being organized is so underrated! LOL We also organized the hall closet which I found out was mostly garbage in there, how bad is that? We also managed to put down new flooring in our bathroom. She kept us on task! First thing in the morning she would ask me what I wanted to get done and I hadn't even had my first sip of coffee! It was great though. We had a good time with them but it's nice having our home back.

Art news - I have a bunch of new ideas and I'm hoping to get to do some of them this week, we'll see how things go. I have listed 2 new items in my shop as well, Among the Blossoms and Freedom. Check them out when you get a chance.

Until later, have a wonderful day, week, month or whatever!!

I'm wedding'ed out, we have another one on Saturday and we're bringing Lo, I'll let you know how that goes!!!

OXOXOX

Be Grateful

Be Grateful, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Hello there!

Here is my latest print available in my shop. It's a reminder to be grateful in all things which is sometimes hard to do! I'll be so grateful when Winter is officially over here in Upstate NY. I think it is but you never know, it could change like that!

Because I believe Spring is here I've decided it's time to go on a much needed Spring Cleaning binge, here at home and in my shop online. I've had pieces that have been sitting around for a long time and haven't sold yet. I'm going to knock those prices down with my Spring special, of 30% off just to move them. Time to make room for new pieces in my studio just waiting for new homes. Just add the code 30OFF in the notes to seller section on Etsy when you check out and wait for an updated invoice from me before paying. All of the items on sale will be placed in a 30% off Sale section.

Also I'm getting close to hitting the 300 hearts mark! YAY I'm so thankful for all of you who have hearted me and passed on my store info to friends. Whomever is the 300th person to heart me will receive a FREE, yes I said FREE print of your choice from my shop as much thanks and gratitude. My only request is that you truly heart me and like my stuff! Don't heart if you don't mean it! :)

Well that's about it from here! It's sunny and gorgeous out today and for that I'm soooooo grateful. Hope you're feeling grateful too!

OXOXOX

Love Blooms

Love Blooms, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

This is the newest print, hot off the Mac tonight! I was soooooo bummed today when it started snowing out, what the heck? It's almost April!! UGH, the joys of living in the north. I got to thinking of Spring time and new blooms, then thought of love because it seems there are always lovey dovey couples around in the spring, everything is fresh and new so hence the thought "Love Blooms". I have been trying to ward off my cold I caught from my sweet daughter, it's hard when all I seem to do is wipe long, stringy boogers from her cute little nose (sorry for the visual), this has been my week. So this print gives me cheer and hope for Spring and no more colds!!! I hope this brings a smile to your face. With much love,

Aimée

Spring Speaks

Spring Speaks, originally uploaded by creativeFlutter AKA MazerDesign.

Well hello there! Long time no blog!! Well the Wheaton fam is back from vacation and trying to get back into the swing of things. Florida was wonderful and I was dreading coming back to the cold. It didn't help that the day I landed it was sooo cold out and wind gusts up to 40 mph. YUCK! I'm dreaming of Spring now, it helps me to get through the cold days. I created Spring Speaks, the third piece of my Seasonal Series. Here's to first blooms, cute butterflies and lots of sun!!! This piece makes me feel all warm inside and gives me hope that it will warm up soon!!!

Traveling with my 14 mos. old was not fun by myself on the way home. On the way down it was rough but Daddy was there to pass her off to when I needed to. She didn't sleep at all on the flight down and it was at night. I think she knew she was going on vacation. She was so stimulated with all the sun, the pool, new adventures and new people. It was so fun watching her experience all the new things she did. This picture sums up Lorelei on a daily basis!! Watching life through a child's eyes is wonderful!! Here's to much happiness and a VERY HAPPY Spring!

Until later!