Vintage Funk Designs

GIVE-AWAY

2011-03-18T13:51:00.000-07:00

Beautiful box give-away at King Of Mice Studios Her work is awesome. Enter today! http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/

Mardi Gras

2011-03-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

Mia is 2 1/2 years old now and takes every opportunity to dress up. She is a clothes horse for sure! I don't remember them starting so young when my kids were small. Here she is dressed up for Mardi Gras. The more the glitz, the happier she is! Wonder where she gets that from?

fondly, Nancy

I Woke Up To This

2011-01-04T19:08:00.000-08:00

She Reads, Just Not In English

2010-11-23T09:57:00.001-08:00

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/06d77aaf1951f9dd68c3eac55f8bf517/video/31860861

Mia age 2

Back In Time

2010-11-22T18:56:00.000-08:00

Today a friend called and offered me some vintage pictures to copy. Oh, joy! People know me so well, it's the perfect gift. Just the thought that someone would share part of their world with me is astounding. I thank you Susie and Marie for your kindness!

Mark Montano Give-a -way

2010-11-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

CONTEST TIME!!! This one requires some brainwork and I will personally pick the winner. I have faith in all of you, so here goes. I want to promote my books for the holidays (a great gift for$20) and am not sure how. I'm stumped! So here are the rules. Follow carefully:1. Make a suggestion here as to how to promote my book as the best Holiday Gift EVER!2. Re-post this FB post on your page.3. Join my blog if you haven't:http://markmontano.typepad.com/mark-montano/You'll win a box of goodies that will blow your socks off. You know I've got the hook up so it's Fiskars, E-6000, Rubber Stamp stuff, Ink pads, paper, you name it, it will be in the winner's box. Now let's get this party started!

via markmontano.typepad.com

MENDOCINO AGAIN AND AGAIN

2010-09-06T11:42:00.000-07:00

I never did post about this year's trip to Mendocino. I try to go at least once a year or more if I can. I love that area. I have been to about 38-39 states in the U.S. and I can't think of anywhere else if I had to move from where I am now, I'd rather live. Here are a few pics of my trip there this last time. Enjoy!
fondly, Nancy

Reflection

2010-07-04T07:51:00.000-07:00

Please use today to relect on what you have, where you are going in life and remember to do something nice for someone not just today, but everyday for the rest of your life.

Fly our flag proudly, not just on holidays, but every time you can. Show respect for people of service, and teach your children this at and early age.

Most of all take care of yourself for without good health you can be of no good to others.

fondly, Nancy

Running On EMPTY

2010-07-02T09:23:00.000-07:00

Finally making time for the things I really want to do in life. Learning to take charge, say no, and stop and breathe, really breathe. I feel like I've been running on empty for far too long. Why do I feel like I'm letting everyone down about what seems so simple to me?
fondly, Nancy

MOON Dancing

2010-06-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

Saw a moon just like this last night. I swear I really did. I tried to get a real pic of it, but it seems my camera would not cooperate with me. Mainly, because I really am not very good at using it. As hard as I tried I kept coming up with 3-4 moons in every shot. I tried different settings, zooming in and out, moving car, non-moving car and so on. I finally just gave up! Oh, what a night it was though. I even did some car dancing on the way home from dinner. Nights are the only part of summer I can tolerate. Nights with a moon like this!

fondly, Nancy

COLLAGE IN MOTION

2010-06-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

Today's the day I plan on getting back to my fabric collage. I have been away too long. This picture shows two I started but never finished. Maybe I will get around to it today or soon. I seem to start a lot of projects I don't finish. Sound familiar? I also, really want to start writing in my blogs more. More and more I see the importance in this for me. Especially my mental health! HA!

Guess, I will start dragging my creativeness out now. More later.
fondly, Nancy

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! Today I expect to get some art done, then later spend time with the family. I wanted to post this pic of my mother and just say how much I miss her. She left us too soon at age 67.

fondly, Nancy

Susan Tuttle's New Book/ Digital Expressions

2010-04-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

You can order it on Amazon at http://tiny.cc/zp3jg. She is also offering a give-a-way on her blog. Please visit her here for details! http://tiny.cc/zy259

fondly, Nancy

A Beautiful Gift

2010-02-01T09:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a gift my sister gave me. It is by a wonderful artist named Rebecca Woodward. She is one of my favorite artists and this is one of my favorite pieces I own.You can read her blog here http://justgiddy.typepad.com/weblog/ Hope you enjoy seeing it!

fondly, Nancy

YES, I AM

2009-11-09T13:06:00.000-08:00

Yes, I have decided to get my H1N1 shot today. It seems my Dr. thinks I am high risk, so I will go ahead and get it. I have listened to the pros and cons about it, but with baby Mia being 13 months now, i think it's best if we are all covered. I already have my regular flu shot, so i am all set! Yay!
fondly, Nancy

Wonderful Blog Give-A-Way

2009-10-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

You have til Oct 25th at 6pm to enter for this wonderful book. Go here to enter. http://burdart.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-mail-day-author-interview-and-book.html
fondly, Nancy

Oh, How The Year's Go By!

2009-10-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

Baby Mia turned one this last week, and oh, what a party it was! Lots of family, and friends, to help her celebrate. Thanks to everyone for making it a day to remember. Maybe not so much for her, but for all of us that enjoyed the celebration! I can't believe it's been a year already!
fondly, Nancy

Ecclectic Paper Doll Collection

2009-09-23T06:24:00.000-07:00

Today I thought I'd show you the dolls I've made. I've used alot of different things in my creations.I am always on the lookout for new and unusual things to use. I hope you enjoy these. There are quite a few to see.

fondly, Nancy

In Sickness And Health

2009-09-18T17:53:00.000-07:00

Image courtesy of the Graphics Fairy
I hadn't mentioned before that my husband is having some medical issues as well. He was taken off work 3 weeks ago with shortness of breath and leg pain.
Well, they did find blockage in his leg we know so far. Today, we go for his heart test to tell us if any of his 5 stents all failing. He got them about 4 years ago. He may need stenting in his leg now, or more in his heart, or bypass. The testing today will tell us. Our Dr. only works 1/2 day today, and the test can take up to 5 hours, so we probably will have to wait through the weekend. I hate the waiting....
fondly, Nancy

The Hand That Feeds You

2009-09-17T07:27:00.001-07:00

I have now been on Prednisone for two weeks for my hand. The MRI came back clear. (YAY!) The blood work looks ok too. I do have to go back to the Rheumatologist in one month as he said sometimes things just don't show up right away, but for now I am better, the joint pain is better, swelling and redness are better and I am able to do art again so I am happy!
fondly, Nancy
Image courtesy of the Graphics Fairy

Crowns, Wings, Pointy Hats?

2009-09-15T11:29:00.000-07:00

I miss them all, in my beloved "Somerset." Ever since people went on this letter writing campaign it seems I see less and less of them. Also, what seems to be slowing fading is the vintage imagry art. This too, saddens me. I want my old Somerset back. I want the magic back. Is it that they have too many publications now, that their special little treasure is now not the little nostalgic heirloom that it once was? The one I'd drop everything I was doing the day it came for just to savor every page? The one and only magazine I have every issue from the start that I still can't bear to part with.
Anyway, with that thought in mind, I share with you this piece today!
fondly, Nancy

Is Fall On The Way?

2009-09-15T07:31:00.000-07:00

It is finally raining here! I can't remember the last time we had any. Seems like forever ago, now. I love the rain. The crisp air, the smell, the way it makes everything look, the change of colors that start to take hold as fall arrives. Can you tell I've had enough of summer?

fondly, Nancy

Church Of The Pointed Hats

2009-08-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Still on my mission, of face creating. I've really got the bug now. Although, this hand is holding me back a bit, I will call tomorrow and see if I can get into the Dr. earlier than Sept. 8th. As I am sure you have noticed, I think most every face has a religious theme to it. Why, you might ask? I have no idea, other than to say I collect religious ephemera maybe. I am fascinated by it, in fact I have a whole wall devoted to it. I really am not dedicated to any one religion, but I do love religious art!

collageartist.etsy.com

fondly, Nancy

She Does Believe

2009-08-29T11:50:00.000-07:00

I have been having alot of pain in my right hand these last few days, so it's been slow going. Having some testing done so hopefully I will know something soon. Here's my latest art though!

fondly, Nancy

Crooked Cross- I will Survive

2009-08-21T08:01:00.000-07:00

I am still plugging away, drawing, painting, using watercolor pencils, pastels or anything else I can get my hands on trying to perfect my faces! It's a slow process, I must say. I am not a quitter, so on I go. I do know that I am still drawn to the funk part of drawing, the unusual artists, the people who do all the things the traditional teachers, books and tutorials say not to!

collageartist.etsy.com

fondly, Nancy

Faces Of Whimsy

2009-08-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

I call these Faces of Whimsy because after drawing my first face or was it a cat, I had to take some harsh criticism from a drawing teacher, that taught at the same Art Center I did. She was about 75+ maybe and she could not fathom the idea that I wasn't looking for realism, I was looking for funk and whimsy. When I first started teaching collage there, they thought I was whacked anyway, they just didn't get me. You see I live in a small town and that was many years ago now. I don't think they teach any collage there now, but I think they have a lot of plein air painters there though. To each his own!

fondly, Nancy

Vintage Cook Books

2009-07-17T07:39:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just have to let go of things you love. Maybe because you've outgrown them, ran out of space or you've moved on to other things. Whatever the reason, I have just posted these cookbooks in my Thomassonlane.etsy.com store. You can read more about them there!
fondly, Nancy

Adorned Eccentric Fabric Bracelets

2009-07-05T08:54:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Coleen Soln, although these look nothing like her's in the end. Thank you Coleen for the wonderful article in Somerset SEW Summer 2009. Here are what they look like opened up. Thanks again Coleen for the inspiration.

fondly, Nancy

Vintage Funk Jewelry (Brooches)

2009-06-17T12:05:00.000-07:00

Here is some of my new work. This pic isn't the best, but it's the best I have for today! I will try to do better with the next batch. You get the idea anyway, with what's kept me busy today.

fondly, Nancy

Mmmmmm Good!

2009-06-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

Last night's dinner was delicious. Beef wellington, stuffed pesto portabella mushrooms, risotto and sauteed squash. Of course I didn't eat the Wellington, but everything else was super yummy!

Even Though

2009-06-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

Even though I am a vegetarian and all that, I still think these buttons are kinda cool. I doubt I'd use them on anything, but people seem to really like them. I think they'd be cool on lodge look art or things like that. I guess knitter's use them too. To each their own!

P.S. That's my grandfather in the pic. http://www.heart2art.etsy.com/

fondly, Nancy

Still Sewing Collages

2009-06-13T08:24:00.001-07:00

I am still at it as you can see. Seems everyone is pulling at me from so many places, there just aren't enough hours in the day. It's my own fault, I know I just tend to take on too much and my mind wants to do more than my body can. It's just the artists way, I am told. Anyway, I enjoy everything I do and that's what counts in life, isn't it?

fondly, Nancy

Fabric Collage

2009-06-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

Here are some things I worked on today. I felt like getting my trusty old sewing machine out and giving it some use today. I hope you enjoy them.
fondly, Nancy

I admit it, I am addicted.

2009-06-10T10:18:00.000-07:00

Trying hard to kick the bottled water habit without going to rehab. It's hard. Picked up these nifty bottles at Crate And Barrel and I am doing pretty well so far. I think they are pretty, artful and keep the water pretty cool so far. They were even nicely priced! I will see how I do!
fondly, Nancy

Family Memories

2009-06-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a collage I did of my dad and uncle in 1920. My dad is the one in the chair. There were 11 kids in his family. My mom had 10 in hers. Can you imagine the cousins I have in this world? Every Sunday at my grandma's (moms) house was like Thanksgiving. My dad's side lived on the East coast so we never saw them as much.

fondly, Nancy

Vintage Finds

2009-05-28T10:27:00.001-07:00

New in my Etsy store heart2art.etsy.com for today, some cool vintage needlework stuff. Take a look if that's your thing!
fondly, Nancy

Angels Among Us

2009-05-27T10:53:00.001-07:00

I guess I will always have a fascination with angels. Here's one I made with both paper and fabric. I love working with both these things together. People seem to really like this class whenever I offer it. Hope you enjoy this one I've posted today.

fondly, Nancy

Sometimes We Call Her "Flowerhead"

2009-05-22T22:10:00.000-07:00

When you have little hair and you're a girl, you wear lots of flowers!

Boxes

2009-05-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

Here are some boxes I did not too long ago. One is a vintage image, one is of my mother, and the other is my aunt and uncle on their wedding day in 1947. I am always doing something to boxes, I hate throwing them away, when it seems something useful can be made from them.

fondly, Nancy

LAKER TIME!

2009-05-17T10:23:00.001-07:00

Today my beloved LAKERS will play their 7th game in this series. I can hardly wait. Everything stops here when they play, it's a day of fun, food and laughter. Usually, we are on the edge of our seats (at least for some of this series anyway) and besides art, this is my favorite way to spend a day! Someday, I hope to see them play in person, even though I now live 500 miles away. I have to take a lot of flack living here, in Sacramento Kings territory, but I take it well, and will die a LAKER fan, you can count on that!

fondly, Nancy

Sea Collage Art Dolls

2009-05-09T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some Sea Collage Art Dolls that I thought I'd share today. As the weather starts to warm I get anxious to work with shells and do beach related art. Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Heart 2 Art

2009-05-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Some of you know, I've opened a new ETSY store with my sister at Heart2Art.etsy.com. We sell patterns, buttons, old linens, pattern charms I've made, vintage sewing books and so on. This piece of art I am showing you today was inspired from that. I hope you like it!

BTW...I've been gone a while for health reasons, had a hospital stay and stuff like that but I am back now! Yippee!

fondly, Nancy

GROWING UP

2009-02-12T15:13:00.000-08:00

Mia Sophia is 4 1/2 months old now and is 9.12 oz. She's so petite and brings so much joy to us all. Of course I am hoping she will like art when she grows up. If not I am already in big trouble, I already bought her an artist's apron. Here it is.

Here are some more pics of baby Mia Sophia:

Cool Things Besides The Weather Here

2009-02-12T14:46:00.000-08:00

Yes, it has been cold and I've been down health wise lately. I hear we may be getting some more snow tomorrow and I am all for that! We really don't get it often enough for me to complain. I love fall and winter, they are my favorite times of the year here. Today, I thought I'd show you some interesting things I have around the house or that are for sale in one of my etsy shops. Hope you enjoy seeing them.

fondly, Nancy

Tis The Season To Collage.

2008-11-22T08:53:00.000-08:00

I love collage even more during the fall and winter months. They are my favorite times of the year. Call me crazy, but something about the hot weather being over revives me. I love the smell of the wood stoves burning, seeing the colorful leaves falling, and the brisk days. I am happy to be able to live in a place where I can truly see the season colors. When the snow comes, the little that I get, maybe 6-7 days a year, I am like a child waiting for Santa. I get up many times, through the night to see if it's here yet. I know those of you that get tons are cursing me now, or are surely thinking me nutty, but I am a former So Cal girl that had never seen snow fall before moving here so bare with now!

Now back to collage, the real thing I intended to talk about today...

fondly, Nancy

Switching Gears

2008-11-15T17:15:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year when things really get hectic for me. Shows, stores pulling at me, Etsy, classes to be taught, and so on. I never seem to start early enough. I guess I could do Christmas all year and never really have enough. There's just something about working on Christmas in 100 degree heat that doesn't get it for me. Ya know?

Here's some of the things I have been doing. Some are on ETSY in both shops.

thomassonlane.etsy.com

collageartist.etsy.com

fondly, Nancy

Pretty Button Flowers

2008-11-12T20:51:00.000-08:00

Vintage yo-yo's, poker chips, old buttons, some rhinestones and other trims will make some beautiful fabric flowers. great for embellishing or making into pins as I've done here. Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Baby Mia Watches History Be Made, Binky And All.

2008-11-05T17:51:00.000-08:00

My polling place reminds me of Mayberry, It's an old VFW Hall, and every time I walk in it, I think Mayberry. For the 30 years I've lived here I have always felt like that for some reason. I just don't know why. I even voted on a paper ballot with a marking pen.

fondly, Nancy

Getting Back To My Art.

2008-10-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

Slowly, I am getting back to my beloved art. Here are some cards I just finished. I will be adding new pieces soon.

fondly, Nancy

Angel Baby

2008-10-05T22:29:00.000-07:00

Yes, she has my heart. It's tucked inside her hand.

fondly, Nancy

When A CHILD Is Born, So Is A GRANDMOTHER...

2008-10-03T05:58:00.000-07:00

OMG...baby Mia is here 1 month early!!!!!! It all started out as a normal morning, til the 7am phone call. Aimee's water broke! We rushed to the hospital and 13 hours later she came along. She's a preemie, she's now 4 pounds, 13 ounces and is 18 inches long. Such a petite little thing. What a thrill being in the delivery room. Such a gift for grandparents to share! Her name is Mia Sophia Regnier. The joy of our lives.

Fondly, Nancy

So, Life Goes On...

2008-09-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

I went straight to the ER, nothing broken, but I've had to go to an Orthopedic Surgeon 2x had 2 xrays and an ultrasound on it as I've had a previous broken leg, blood clot and knee surgery on that leg before. I have a huge hematoma on it. Looks like I have 2 knees. Drs. couldn't believe my leg wasn't broken and neither could I the amount of pain I was in. So now, I am walking with a cane and trying to stay off it for it to heal in time for the baby to get here. (yeah, right me stay off it) I haven't driven since that day. It's driving me crazy.
Needless to say, I guess Aimee lost a friend that day as the mother of the child now won't speak to her at work anymore. I guess she thought we provided free babysitting or something. The joke was on us!
fondly, Nancy

The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly

2008-09-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

It was a special day. My daughter's baby shower. My FIRST grandchilds upcoming arrival! My friend Cindee offered her vintage home, which was perfect for our sheet music, birdie and babies theme. We planned for weeks and weeks. Not just the decorating, the games, the handmade prizes, the food, Cindee's delicious cupcakes and so on. We brought out all the vintage cake tiers and glassware, cut glass, you get the picture or will.

Anyway, we spread the word that this was to be a ladies only event. With over 30 people coming and many with small children we felt for everyone's sanity that would be best. Imagine our surprise when the last guest arrived with a 19 month in tow. We hoped for the best!

What we got was a little different than that.

At first everyone ooohed and ahhhed at everything she did and laughed at all the funny little things she did. MISTAKE!!!!!

Then she started in like a hurricane. We were playing classical lullabyes. I guess she didn't like them. She banged away at the 100 year old piano. On and on. Her mother did nothing. next she went on to touch the little scenes I had made under glass domes with vintage baby things in them. She was so fast she pulled everything out, the rattles, booties and so on, threw them on the floor. Another lady came to the rescue on that one. Next, I heard, she went in the kitchen and turned on 3 burners while Cindee was serving. All the while, her mother sat there. UNBELIEVABLE! By this time I was a wreck. Finally, she came over in my area and grabbed a sharp object and I jumped up to grab it and disaster struck and I fell down trying to save her lol and here is the ugly of it all!

IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR

2008-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here is some art of my family I thought I'd share with you today. It won't be long til I'll be adding some of baby "Mia" Less than 8 weeks to go now.

Max Adjusts...

2008-08-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

At 18 pounds he's been the only real baby here for as long as he's been born. With Mia's upcoming arrival I think he's realizing something's going on. New things being brought in the house. The excitement and so on. He's no dummy! I am sure he's even noticed Aimee's tummy by now! I think this pictures says it all...

fondly, Nancy

Red Wing Katrina...Such A Find!

2008-08-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

Sweet! Found this Katrina in my treasure hunting the other day. At first I thought I'd keep her, but then I thought cookie jars aren't really my thing so I put her on ebay. She must have been either a display piece or from someone's collection because she's in perfect condition! She really is sweet.
fondly, Nancy

I Call Her SMOKEY

2008-08-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

I call her SMOKEY because I took this during the fires. Since then she still comes every day with the babies. This was taken from my living room window, she comes real close, into my back yard. Such a glorious sight!

fondly, Nancy

I love this life and am thankful for it everyday!

My Little Serenity

2008-08-17T10:08:00.000-07:00

I am not much of a gardener but here is my little space for calming and tranquility. Most of that I get through my art, but when outdoors here's what I see. Oh, and take special notice of the friends that come to visit daily. They bring their babies but they are too quick for me to snap. They run like kangaroos.

fondly, Nancy

USA BASKETBALL

2008-08-17T09:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am a fan. A crazy one at that. I can hardly wait for each game. I have to admit I haven't seen every game, because of some of the odd hours they have been on, but I am no less of a fan. I also, admit to being a Laker fan, love Kobe, well, all the Lakers for that matter and would love to go to a game someday. You see I live in Kings territory so I have to take a lot of slack for that. So that also means I have to take a lot of heat for being a Dodger fan too. Yikes! A lot of heat, all the time.

fondly, Nancy

As Always....

2008-07-07T20:17:00.001-07:00

As always, don't forget your prayers!
fondly, Nancy

Such A Pretty Sight!

2008-07-06T10:36:00.000-07:00

When you don't know what to do with small scraps of trim that is too pretty to throw away, just collage it around a tag and hang it in your sewing room or shabby chic or vintage home. Such a pretty sight!

fondly, Nancy

A Few Of My Favorite Things...

2008-07-04T14:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the entry to my studio and a few of my favorite things. I hope you enjoy seeing them too. It's a quiet 4th this year and I am glad of that, with the fires and all. Most things have been cancelled. I can hear the planes flying making water drops still. Eeery! They expect to have the fires contained by July 14th. That seems like forever away!

fondly, Nancy

Sweet Thing

2008-07-01T06:44:00.001-07:00

SOLD!

New on ETSY: http://www.thomassonlane.etsy.com/

Speaking Of Babies...

2008-07-01T06:23:00.000-07:00

With the new baby coming, here are some of my favorite things.....

Play!

2008-07-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a small portion of my game piece collection. I sort of have a slight addiction you can say. I couldn't get the boards, things like money, cards and so on in the picture. I just can't stop buying. I do sell some of it to other artists in my ETSY stores, but sometimes it's just plain hard to part with. I love creating with it myself! Thought I'd share. Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

And Finally, Music!

2008-06-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

I am always talking about the music I listen to, and now finally you can listen too. I've added playlist, so listen along while you create, do housework, or whatever. It's fun, and easy to use, so tune in!

Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Life With The Fires And All...

2008-06-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened since I've been gone. I am going to be a grandma for the first time! I've had two major surgeries, both in the same day. I developed an infection because of one. Slowed down my recovery. I've been evacuated from my home because of wild land fires which are still burning in my area. I am back now and my home is safe. It is so smoky here, they are recommending we don't even go outside.So, enough of that! I am back to my art! Here's a pic of my latest art and watch for more. They are coming soon, cuz I've been busy now that I am feeling better.

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Beat It/ Fall Out Boy- John Mayer

Recent Fabulous Find

2008-06-28T13:07:00.000-07:00

I found this at a recent estate sale. I think I will keep it. I can't keep everything I buy but this one I really am growing attached to. It's in perfect shape and I love the colors. I saw a blog where a lady had quite a few. I even wrote to her about her collection. She was really nice and told me all about collecting these. Just what I need one more thing to collect!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Bottle It Up/Sara Barreilles

Vintage Poker?

2008-04-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

I don't ever play, but I couldn't resist making these on a ton of vintage chips I discovered lately. Now I can't stop they are so fun to do. People say I will collage anything, and I am beginning to think they are right. If it isn't bolted down, I will have at it. Enjoy your day and don't forget to collage something!

Fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Ferras/Hollywood's Not America

Destash

2008-04-04T21:16:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I am doing it too! Finally........

fondly, Nancy

Now playing: Maroon 5/ Secret

Vintage Italian Cookbook Tag Art

2008-04-04T21:08:00.000-07:00

Here are my new Vintage Cookbook Tags made from a 1956 Italian cookbook. Fun to do!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: R.E.M./Man On The Moon

Treasures Found

2008-03-31T07:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my new found treasures. Thought I would share them with you today. Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

UPDATE:

SOLD: GOLD DRESS

SOLD: SATIN PURSE

Now Playing: Clapton/Miss You

USA Today Article

2008-03-29T07:39:00.000-07:00

I got an email from an editor from USA Today newspaper wanting to talk to me about my "Choose Your Candidate Charms" as seen here again. The interview went well and if you'd like to read it you can do so here! Click here: Clothes race: Voter-designed campaign T-shirts in vogue - USATODAY.com

Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

see them here: CollageArtist.etsy.com

Now Playing: Jonas Brothers/S.O.S.

Marie Antoinette Inspirational Art

2008-03-21T11:13:00.000-07:00

After having a discussion with a new friend Sherry Smyth from http://espritdart.blogspot.com/ she enlightened me more on the subject of Marie Antoinette. I told her I was inspired to try some Marie art. Here is the result, my Marie angel art doll. I hope you enjoy her. Thanks Sherry for your inspiration and our lovely conversation.
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Leona Lewis/Bleeding Love

Marie Antoinette Scrapbooking Or Collage Kit ZNE

2008-03-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

Everything you need for making Marie Annoinette related art. Two hand dyed tags with sheer ribbon, beautiful papers, some metallics,even a piece of exotic, heart shaped doily, vintage dictionary pages, and 8 Marie Antoinette images printed on parchment paper. Beautiful set!

See it at collageartist.etsy.com

Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Keyshia Cole/Let It Go

Happy Easter Everyone!

2008-03-19T11:50:00.001-07:00

Easter art for your enjoyment! Hope you have a wonderful holiday. fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Michael McDonald/Distant Lover

Choose Your Candidate

2008-03-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some charms I made for ETSY - collageartist.etsy.com go there if you want to see who is out in front in hit's! You might be surprised. I've been watching them like an early election!

fondly, Nancy

Now playing: Chris Brown/With You

Realize Your Dreams, Create Today....

2008-02-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

Here are a few new things I have been creating the last few days. I seem to switch around alot with what I do. I guess I just get bored easily or my mind just can't stay focused long enough to stick with one thing. Either way all are available on ETSY and I hope you enjoy seeing them.

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: The Goo Goo Dolls/Better Days

Valentine Workshop

2008-01-31T09:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some examples from the weekend, of things students could make in the workshop. These were just a few of the things they could do. It was a 6 hour workshop, both days. Both days were sold out. The next one will be in April and it will be on Paper Embellishing. i think I am going to start preparing now!
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Nina Gordon/Pure

When Life Gets In The Way....

2008-01-31T08:19:00.000-08:00

I never like staying away so long. It just happens sometimes. Life just really does get in the way. No matter how hard I try, my blog has to take the back burner, even though I know it isn't healthy for me. I need to be here! So, I'm back Ahhhhhh! lol.

Well, I had a weekend class of 16 and I can honestly say it was fun! What I've shown today isn't an example. We did Valentine everything this weekend. The bird collage is just something I did this morning. We are expecting a big storm today with lots of snow (I live in the foothills of the Sierras) so we don't normally get alot of snow, but this year we HAVE! I am hunkered down and waiting! In fact, I just turned around and I see it's starting now!

I will be back later with the uploads of the Valentine art. I am off to watch the snow for a while!

fondly, Nancy

Now playing: Shawn Colvin/Fill Me Up

2008-01-14T18:38:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more!
Enjoy.
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing:Kimberley Locke/Band Of Gold

Hatchlings

2008-01-13T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hello, there. It's been a while. My surgery was put off til Dec 27th, so recovery was extended, but it's a New Year now so I am off. I wanted to show you my new art, and what I've been up to!

Believe it or not! These darling pins are made from a popped out hole from a pizza box! You know me and recycling. I will collage anything! They are egged shaped and covered using decorative paper. I then find the images and add them. I embellish them from there, add adornments and come up with my series of Hatchlings. Each is OOAK and unique. They are for sale on my ETSY CollageArtist.etsy.com site. They are copyrighted and signed by me.

Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Now playing:Robin Thicke/Lost Without U

I am back!

2007-12-06T08:35:00.000-08:00

I am back with a new store! You can reach it at NostalgicHeirlooms.etsy.com
Yes, this is my busy time of year. Teaching, filling orders, keeping up my consignments, and so on. Getting ready for the holidays, everything everyone else is doing, I am sure. I am having a shoulder surgery on Dec. 13th so I am not sure how much that will sideline me. But it has to be done. The pain has finally done me in, so I am actually looking forward to it in hopes I can sleep again. It throbs constantly at night and keeps me awake.
This weekend I will have 16 here for a class. I am busy setting up for that. Thank God a friend is helping me. She has been coming every day. I am so looking forward to it. I have a lot to do so I better go for now... more later. I will try not to be gone so long this time. I really do NEED to be here more. It's a sanity thing. Ya know? Til next time!
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: The Eagles/How Long

Treasure Boxes

2007-11-18T12:22:00.000-08:00

Oh, I love boxes! Any kind, any shape. I cannot throw one away. I can't resist buying them either. Neither can others it seems. A show I did this weekend proved that! People love them and they always are the thing that nearly always sell out. That and cards. People always seem to need/want cards too.

No help at JoAnn's

2007-11-06T10:18:00.000-08:00

So I bought this book at JoAnn's and wanted to make a scarf like one I saw in it. I found a lady that worked at Joann's and made the mistake of showing her what I wanted to make and then telling her I wasn't much of a sewer. She said she thought I couldn't do it, then wouldn't show me where anything was. When I read from the materials list and said, What is Poplin and where is it? She'd say cotton and on the cotton isle. Everything I asked for, it went something like that! Finally, I got frustrated, and walked away! lol. Well, I got what supplies i thought I could work with and here's the finished project. I feel like going back to JoAnn's and showing that chick! Geesh!

Charm Sets

2007-11-06T09:50:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest Charm Sets. I love making them! I am getting ready for a show on the 16th and the 17th, my last of the season. I did one less this year, but my teaching has increased insanely. Hope you like these charms, they are also up on my ETSY.
fondly, Nancy
Now playing:Fergie/Clumsy

Fun with Timtex

2007-11-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

TIMTEX..... I am hooked on it now. What fun the stuff is. I decided to try to use it on making necklaces and it sure was awesome! What else can I do with it? Time will tell. The wheels are turning, my sewing machines out and ready. I will show you what else I come up with later. Can you tell I am not a sewer~ at all?
fondly, Nancy
Now playing: Carrie Underwood/So Small

More on OPEN STUDIO this year...

2007-10-29T10:21:00.001-07:00

Advertising....we did plenty of that! Thanks to my daughter Aimee for the flyer she made us!

fondly, Mom

Now playing: Jonas Brothers/SOS

OPEN STUDIO

2007-10-29T10:15:00.000-07:00

As promised, here are the photos from Open Studio at my house this year. I am slow on the uptake getting these to you, with so much going on around me. Enjoy!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Sean Kingston/Take You There

Thank You Fabulous Finds!!!!

2007-10-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Finds added me! Check her out at http://fabulousfindsstudio.blogspot.com/ and her ETSY store at fabulousfinds.etsy.com
Very cool places.
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Jordin Sparks/Tattoo

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...

2007-10-12T11:35:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of my collections, what I do best. I love collecting. Not any specific thing really. Just things that I love being around. Cool pieces that I think are interesting and that other people may find interesting too. Well, people like myself anyway....lol You know who you are!
In the coming days I will try to show you more of my house and pics of Open Studio. More later. Off to get ready.
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Mat Kearney/Undeniable

Christmas Already?

2007-10-11T20:05:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. I did start my Christmas art. Stores are bugging me for it! I do have my last years stock but these are some of my new designs. More to come, but with Open Studios this weekend again, I am stressing. Next week, I will pour it on again. My studio will be buzzing again, day and night. My Dr. isn't going to like it. He told me to cut back. Way back. I will, after the first of the year!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing: Chic/Le Freak

Pretty Vintage Look Bird Pocket

2007-10-08T21:36:00.000-07:00

Open Studio's is over for one week. Met some interesting people. made a few sales. Overall, I had a good time. I shared my studio with another artist, Helen Jurgenson. She is a good friend and a wonderful, gifted artist. It was a pleasure to have her here all weekend. Our kids grew up together so we had much to talk about. Many memories, that's for sure! Next weekend we will do it all over again. In the meantime, I am creating more art. Still loving my new bird images. Here's a sample of what I am doing with them. Hope you like it!
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Chris Isaak/Two Hearts

Checker Tree

2007-10-03T11:22:00.000-07:00

Checkers

2007-10-03T11:16:00.000-07:00

Having a hard time finding flat back wooden checkers, but here they are. See more at

http://www.nostalgicheirlooms.etsy.com/

fondly, Nancy

Now playing: Nickelback/Never Again

More On Sea Glass

2007-09-29T14:37:00.000-07:00

These beautiful bottles are filled with wonderful sea glass. They are covered in bridal veiling (gold) and the bottles are trimmed in ribbon and a flower, embellished by a rhinestone.
The tag attached features a vintage bathing beauty and reads:

MEMORIES OF THEE,
FROM THE SEA.

A collection of sea glass in a keepsake bottle.

BEAUTIFUL!!!! (limited amount FS)

The Sea And Me

2007-09-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest workings with Sea Glass. Still trying to learn how to drill it. Any help would be appreciated.

Finally New Etsy Is Up!!

2007-09-29T07:40:00.001-07:00

It's up finally, with a few things on it. Hopefully, I will have more on today or soon anyway. The address is still the same..NostalgicHeirlooms.etsy.com

It's all about game piece art. I've really gotten into that lately. Stop by when you can. More about it later. I am off to an Estate sale. Gotta go!

fondly, Nancy

Now Playing:Nickelback/Rockstar

Baby Keepsakes (sold)

2007-09-24T07:36:00.000-07:00

Well, the rain has stopped it looks like. Supposed to be 80 degrees today. PERFECT Northern Californian weather for me! I love the fall! That ugly 100+ degree heat is gone, Thank God.
I am ready for another day. I am up early and ready for some coffee. As you can see I come straight to the computer first without even stopping for coffee. I guess that shows which I am more addicted to, now doesn't it?
What is doesn't show is my real addiction. That is ETSY. I love ETSY!!!! There are so many cool artists there I can't stant it. I just can't stay away! I swear I am there (yes, buying, too) every free moment I have! OMG, I am so hooked. In fact, I better go now, I might be missing something. More later friends.
fondly, Nancy
Now playing: Hinder/Lips Of An Angel

Ohhhhhh, Domino....

2007-09-23T20:49:00.000-07:00

More of my getting ready for OPEN STUDIOS. Time is getting shorter, I realize it everyday. This year I am doing it with a friend Helen Jurgenson. We have done other shows together, but never OS. We are doing it at my house this year, a total of 4 days. So much to do, so little time. I also have about 4 classes scheduled before that too. I hope my energy holds out! HA!
My head is swimming with ideas of things I want to do before then. I did get 2 framed pieces done today and 1 unframed piece. The pendants you see here were done today too, as I've been up since 5:30 AM. The kids just left, they were here for dinner, so I dont think I will get anymore done tonight, but I will start in again early tomorrow. See you then.
fondly, Nancy
Now Playing: Rihanna/A Girl Like Me