Friday, September 19, 2014




well, after months of  planning a dream trip to france 

and getting as  far as the first leg of the flight, 

the trip was canceled....long story.







so, today i applied the adage, 

'when life gives you lemons,

make lemonade.'  







and  this morning i remembered that my friend

and collage mentor, jacki long was giving a 

workshop.  while the first light of day hadn't 

even peeked, i emailed her to see if i could join in.







she generously said yes.  

i didn't even know what the topic was.

surprise me.  i needed a reprieve.

for a few hours i spent creating mail art

and am sharing it here with you  

and with paint party friday. 






thank you for visiting today.

wishing you a weekend of surprises.















9 comments:

  1. I am horrified that the trip was cancelled... and you have an amazing attitude about it.. i would be inconsolable and possibly to be found at the bottom of a wine bottle smeared in the remains of a tub of ice cream... you on the other hand create awesome artworks... hope it is rescheduled...xx

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    1. LOL. I did all of the above, but the artwork helped the most.

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  2. So glad you joined us today. Sorry about the trip, but lucky us!
    The class is always better when you are part of it!
    I love each and every one of your creations, they are so you!
    You have such an innate style! Come again soon and inspire us.

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  3. Awe so sorry the trip was canceled but who knows maybe it will turn out to be a good thing! Love your version of lemonade...what better way to console yourself!! Wishing you many good things anyway!

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Sorry about your trip, but great that you turned your disappointment into creativity, have fun with the class! Valerie

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  5. Sorry about the trip, but lucky us sure like your lemonade!

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  6. Fantastic and unique creations. Sorry to hear about your trip to France, however I have to admit that first thing what came to my mind when I opened your blog was ' chat' :)Thank you for sharing, Irene!

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  7. What a bore having your trip cancelled. Well done for leaping onto something else! Top picture is very surprising but it looks like you had fun.

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  8. I am so pleased that you are sipping lemonade Irene and not dwelling on what could have been. There will be a next time. In the meantime your collages are so unique as Aga says. wonderfully creative.

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