Making mixed media cards in the garden......

what a nice day it was teaching mixed media cards in the garden...it was a little hot but we were in the shade and there was a breeze so all was good....

I showed the students some samples of cards...showed all the supplies you can use and then let them go and play and create....

everyone got busy and you didn't hear a peep!

we  used water color paints acrylics, markers, color pencils,  water soluble crayons, stamps, hole punches and our creativity.....

it doesn't matter how old or young you are..... you can get creative with a variety of supplies to make mixed media cards...and people will LOVE to get one from you.

here is a few shots of the gorgeous gardens that Julian cares for....

and I must say he does and amazing job......

every where you turn looks like a photo op......

love this  tool shed.....

now tell me that this isn't the perfect place to teach an art class.....

Thanks Historical Society of Ocean Grove

for allowing me to teach what I love in the lovely gardens of Centennial Cottage.....

and special thanks to Mary, Julian and Anna for all their time and hard work...for without them I wouldn't be able to do what I LOVE!

Fabric Beaded Bangle class 2014

What a great day it was making fabric beaded bangles in Centennial Cottage in Ocean Grove today..

 

There was a nice cool refreshing breeze and the gardens are in the best shape that I have seen....

Julian tends to the gardens and what a fine job he does.......

he has that perfect green thumb.....

I showed my samples...

brought a huge collection of beads, fabrics and trims.....and let them play!

we had a nice size class today and everyone was quite busy once I showed them the basic steps to  making the bangle....

we had 3 younger students and they really took off and created awesome bangles....

I must say each person did a great job creating their perfect bangle....

 Thanks Ladies for another great class...you were all excellent students....

Would love to see what you create after the class.....

Ocean Groves 2014 house tour......

I think this is the 4th year that I volunteered to be a docent for the Historical Society of Ocean Grove's annual House tour......I must say it's a pleasure to help out and such a wonderful experience viewing  the homes, tents, and gardens of this beautiful sea side town....

It is the picture perfect little town...

I  don't think there is any other place like it on earth...

every where you look you want to take a picture....

I loved this little tent with the bucket for flip flops......

 

couldn't resist a picture of these flocks up against the mint green house.....

I am always amazed at this beauty and have to take a picture everytime I see it....

the colors, the details........

and the gardens...such a happy place.......

this beauty needs a little TLC....but still an amazing looking home.....

I love that you can ride your bike anywhere in town.....

and loved seeing this artist capture the beauty of the day....

how charming is this with the perfect picket fence???

and manicured gardens......

 

love the use of a mirror in the garden....

can't wait to start sketching from all my pictures....

it's certainly a different way of life in Ocean Grove.....

this was the home that my 2 friends and I were docents in this year...Eileen the owner was so kind and sweet and her home was absolutely perfect....

if you haven't been on the house tour next year make your you add it to your list of things to do for the summer.  You will be amazed at this town's beauty.