New Studio

After a long, long wait, my new studio is ready to go, waiting for me to play!
Previously, my studio shared space with the laundry, and was the general depository for all unattached household clutter. I have finally come out of the ( utility ) closet!
Now, all art supplies are in one room. That room is on the next level, three feet above the basement drain ( don't ask why that is an important feature ). And it is a dedicated, art only room. Think oasis for my dried out creative soul!
Today, I worked on ATC's ( Artist's Trading Cards ), with a Christmas theme. I wrote some lines from Christmas carols in Copperplate calligraphy on green printed paper over a holly print. They look nice, but aren't as crafty as the others' ATC's will probably be, but it is a start, and a start is progress. Two of my daughters and I will be going to the ATC swap in December; it should be fun to participate.
Right now, I have ink on my fingers, but I really don't mind. It shows that I've been busy.
I also have been working on scrapbook pages, completing several of the girls' sports teams when I attended my first PMS crop ( Pizza, Music and Scrapping ). The next one is Friday. My oldest daughter, Crafty Mama, is a regular attender. She said her friends are hoping I'll be there. (Gee, that makes me feel good! ) Another daughter, Big Red, will make her first appearance there. Up to six hours to talk, create, scrap and experience the camaraderie of other creative women. Am I looking forward to it!
Since I've already done lots of genealogy, there is an abundance of material to use to create my family heritage scrapbook. Creatively presenting the facts and photos to bring each ancestor to life will be a challenge and a lot of fun! I want this to be interesting for my children and grandchildren. It's pretty cool to read about history, and know that my family was part of it, connected.
I am feeling full of hope and excitement as I dream about what can be, as I allow my crerative self to blossom.
Love,
Cindy