The 2009 ZNE ConvenZioNE

I had the best time at the ZNE ConvenZioNE for 5 days with my dearest artsy friends....
I met them all for the first time since blogging with many of them
for the last three years and being on the internet the last 6 years.
It was like a dream being with all of them in one place.
We had so much fun hanging out. Even made new friends along the way.
Please stop by my Art blog
www.garboodles.blogspot.com
to view all the pics and read the stories
& see the class I taught as well as the classes I had the opportunity to take !

This year's instructors. From left to right, top row:

Ulla Milbrath, Ruth Rae, Ann Denise Anderson, Mica Garbarino ( Me) , Brandie Butcher Isley, Iva Wilcox.

Bottom row: Chel, Lisa Kettell and Gina Gabriell. (Missing, Anna Corba - who was off meeting our attendees and guests.) Photo credit - Deborah Wandro.

Working At Home.....

I am blessed to have the opportunity to be

home

and to be there for my children, schooling them and loving them all day long. When I get the chance, I work on my art, which is usually reeeealllly late at night.

As I sit here working on my doodles and dolls, I am in awe with what God has blessed us with. The chance to be at

home

is one big blessing. I can't even describe to you.

This is my work, my calling.

I am so excited for this upcoming ConvenZioNE.... still working in the wee hours of the night, sewing, painting and sculpting.

I know it will be a fun experience yet, I have to say,

I hate having to leave our

home,

my hubby & my children behind.

Time is ticking, I must go back to work, I have less than a week before I go... and so many things waiting to be finished !!

I will keep you posted and will share more goodies which I am bringing for the Papier & Pleasantries show at the ConvenZioNE.

Have a deeeelightful Springy day !!!

Alter Me......

For many years now I have dabbled in altered art. Taking something old, broken and forgotten items and giving them new purpose. I have been preparing for the ZNE Art ConveZioNE to teach and sell my goods in just 8 more days.

I have re -purposed & altered some antique and vintage items into cheery bling. As well as my favorite broken and forgotten china doll heads... fresh, fun pieces have been created !

I can't wait to spend 5 days spreading

the joy of Art to others!

There is still time to sign up for the ConveZioNE as well as the "Eat Cake class " I will be teaching.

Visit here to register.

And...everyone needs luggage to go on a trip right?

I have re- purposed/altered this old brown suitcase, adding a brilliant red color, vintage luggage labels and red polka dot ribbon.

To make your own... check Flea Markets, Thrift Shoppes and Garage/Estate sales for an old /vintage suitcase. I found mine for $5.00. Buy your favorite color spray paint ( Krylon ) . Spray the case all over in well ventilated area, let dry completely. You can buy many fun vintage style sticker luggage labels online or search the Internet. Here are a few I used. Just color copy from your computer on regular paper, cut out and mod podge back of paper. Place labels wherever you desire. Add ribbon to each side of case for a whimsical feel.

Pack & go !

( I will be adding more labels to my case

as well as decorating the other side)

Voila !!

A sweet suitcase to put your belongings !!!

And travel in style !

Get Ready To Eat Cake With Me At The 2009 ZNE Convenzione...

"EAT CAKE"

Ready to "Eat Cake"?

Join me as we make this sweet Cake Candy Container with yummy Poppet on top. In this 6 hour class we will be making a chubby poppet using an old small German China doll head. We will be giving new life to this head by sculpting a body, arms and legs. We will be painting the body, adding crepe paper and paper embellishments. Some light basic sewing will be done while making the crepe paper skirt.

We will construct the two tier cakes with round paper mache boxes by painting inside boxes. We will be adding lovely scrap papers,music sheets, trims, embellishments and wooden feet.

This piece will also be given a washed antique stain, sealed and topped with delicious glass glitter for a sweet vintage look. When this 11 1/2 inch tall project is all said and done you will be able to fill each container with your favorite goodies !!!

Class registration will begin on November 1, 2008.

There is an early bird discount and payment installment plans available,

if you register now !!!!

www.ZNEcon.com

Register Now For The ZNE Convenzione !!!

Don't forget !!!

I will be teaching in 2009 at the ZNE Convenzione.

Early registration is already open !!!

You can sign up for this wonderful weekend of Artist Instruction and

The Paperie & Pleasantries Art Show

at: http://www.znecon.com/ .

Registrations are already selling, and room blocks are already filling - so plan your Spring vacation to Northern California, now!

Michele Beschen, host of the

HGTV and DIY Channel's B Original television show,

will be a guest keynote speaker at the Convenzione 2008 event. Her message is geared towards being fearless and true to your creative spirit, she will set a wonderful tone for this big event.