Whimsy Pocket Swap!

 Hello again my sweet friends!
A couple of weeks ago I signed up over at
Tee's blog-"Altered Paper"
http://creationsbytee.blogspot.com
to be a part of a Whimsy Pocket Swap.

I never have made a whimsy pocket before so I was really
intrigued.  It was so much fun to make and decorate and
 then fill with little goodies!

We were each assigned swap partners.
Mine was Cameron from "Paint myself Pretty"


What a lovely little package arrived for me this week!!

      Shown here is the back of my pocket...

And here is the front

Isn't it the cutest thing!!!!

Then inside... All of these fun goodies!!!

THANK YOU CAMERON!!!
&
THANK YOU TEE FOR HOSTING THIS FUN SWAP!!!

HUGS ALL!
MARY

The School Year Is Winding Down!

Hi there my sweet friends!
Okay so how many of you are finding this month
 flying by so fast it literally takes your breath away!!

Senior exams are done and there are only
 2 more days of classes left for grades 9-11!!!!
 WOW !!

Sunday is graduation... And then all that is left is a week of finals for
the underclassmen!
 Get my grades in and.....Here comes


SUMMER VACATION!
(Surgery too but its still SUMMER TIME BABY!!)

Funny thing is the weather has been very cold and raw.
 I cannot say I really mind because so often the last days of school are hot, humid and
the classroom feels like a steambath.

At school I am also busy for hours at a time
cleaning the art room and packing up supplies
that will be put away for the summer.

A welcomed break in the evenings is what I call Blog surfing.
I have so many blogs I love to read. Some are pure artist blogs,
some devote the time to cooking or home organization.

I also love decorating blogs!









One in particular is having a great give away!
I love - The yellow Cape Cod!!
www.theyellowcapecod.com

The give away is a porcelain enameled sign from Ramisign.
I know I would love one for the front of my home :O)

Well that is it for this Monday evening!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Later Gator!
Mary

Missed my own Birthday??

Hi there my sweet friends!!
No I didn't miss my own Birthday BUT...
It was one week ago today and I never blogged about it!!!
Seems my Birthday and Mothers Day usually get a bit blended together!
At any rate last Sunday was a lovely day!  Spent the wonderful weekend with my daughter's
family and my sister!  :O)

By the way if you are out checking fun blogs...
Head on over to AJs at
http://missouridaze.blogspot.com
she also has a fun giveaway that ends soon!

All for today folks!
Enjoy what is left of your weekend!
:O)
Mary

Friday the 13th

Hi my dear friends!!

Ok ...so I did manage to stay clear from all black cats, mirrors and ladders today!
Actually I was so busy I never gave today's  date much thought.

Last night was the opening of the Spring Student Art Show at my school.
The weather was perfect and my students were so cute all dressed up and happily showing
the guests their art that was on display.

Then today was Arts Day at school. The day was free of classes and we were all entertained by the concerts and art display and Freshmen show in the gym

Now all the artwork has been taken down, the gallery cleaned up and I am one pooped lady!

This week the Brimfield Antiques Fair opened.

 I want so badly to go but...
With all that went on this week I can barely walk so I guess I will have to miss out this year.
Yes...Im still walking with a cane but my surgery date is coming up soon.
I pray all will go well and I will soon be up dancing once again!

Gee, I am sorry I haven't any photos to show in this post. I am having a bit of
 trouble with Blogger today and cannot seem to up load them?

I do hope you have had a great week and now will enjoy a relaxing weekend!
Hugs to all!
Mary

Tuesday May 10th

Hello there!

Seems that I was getting a bit frustrated with being

 so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to paint or "create" in 

the past several days. 

So... I began to play with some of my spring photos and text.

I am in no way sad so I hope the black color does not imply that this is "dark"

 Actually... I like the way this turned out 

and since my early college days I have adored the Desiderata.

What do you think of today's art work?

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs Mary

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mothers Day to all  my friends out there in Blogland!
May it be a lovely day for you and  I hope you will be able to
spend it with your loved ones!!

A Very Special Mothers Day Greeting to My Mother!!!!
 I love you very, very much!
I am blessed to have you for my Mom!!

Lovely May

Hi all!
I hope you are all experiencing such a LOVELY
day in May as I am!
Ahhhh sweet spring breezes and spectacular sunshine!

Now...
I want to let you all know about a great give away Tee
is having over at "The Altered Paper"

She has over 200 followers and so to celebrate she

is giving away a papier mache 10" torso!

I'd love to win it and paint it then hang necklaces on it!
check it out at   http://creationsbytee.blogspot.com

Back in a bit!
Mary