it seems like you were just that little pudgy baby only yesterday
and i was a nervous first time mom. today you're 8? how can that be?
i love you so much princess!
been so busy the past few days i forgot to post yesterday.
i did manage to finish a these canvases over the weekend.
super pleased.
tried using some of the wire i ordered from dick blick to make a heart inspired by ashley calders, book cover.
no doubt this blue is my new happy place.
still not done updating and adding blogs and websites to the campaign for creativity links, but you must take some time to click through the amazingly talented and creative ladies that have joined in and believe!
what has your creative voice inspired you to create?
listen to it and play.
join the campaign for creativity and empower others to listen and believe in their creative voice!
I love the canvases....especially the one with the heart. Might have to try this for my bedroom I am redecorating.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY McKENNA!!!!!
Posted by: Karen Lambert | October 14, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Love your canvases Donna...have you seen the book Bent, Bound and Stitched by Josie Cirincione....it's got all kinds of wire bending tricks and projects - and templates for the wire in the back...it's a great book!
Happy Birthday McKenna!!
Posted by: Catherine | October 14, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna!!! Caitlin & Andrew turned 8 in Sept and send their best "Happy 8th Birthday" song to you!
Donna - those canvases are FREAKIN' AMAZIN'!!!
I love the wire! Is it only tied to the canvas or do you have it attached another way? That is just incredible! Love the big pink flower on the WIP canvas! I am so gonna have to dig out some paint - you have inspired me bigtime!!
Posted by: Katherine McKamey | October 14, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Wow - I never realized -- my daughter Caroline turned 8 on Friday!
http://cruisermama.typepad.com/cruiser_mama/2008/10/big-day.html
Posted by: Kate | October 14, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Hey McKenna!
"This is your birthday song...
It doesn't last too long...
Hey!"
That song is so much more fun when you can hear it so someday I'll have to sing it for you LOL
I hope you have a fun filled 8th birthday!
Happy Day little miss downey!
:-)
Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl dyer | October 14, 2008 at 10:29 AM
happy b-day Mckenna...love your canvases donna. michelle
Posted by: michelle norris | October 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
donna...are you planning on doing a video demo on how to work with canvases and the cool things you do with them? michelle
Posted by: michelle norris | October 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Happy Birthday McKenna -- Hopy your day is amazing :)
My 'Baby" turns 20 today -- you share your birthday with a special person :)
Cheri
Posted by: Cheri | October 14, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Happy Birthday McKenna!!!
Wow Donna that second canvas, with the wire flower is awesome! Love it.
Have a great Tuesday!
xo,
Carmen
Posted by: Carmen Torbus | October 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Love your canvas. Mika
Posted by: mika | October 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Happy Birthday McKenna! Hope the year brings everything you wish for and some special suprises too!
Posted by: Rose | October 14, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Today's a great day! It's my hubby's b-day too! :) Happy Bday McKenna!
Posted by: LizT | October 14, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Happy Birthday, McKenna!!! I just posted about my puppy's birthday today, but yours is MUCH more important :) Hope you all have fun celebrating!!!!
Posted by: sara | October 14, 2008 at 02:43 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY McKenna -- It's a GREAT day --
It also happens to be MY birthday, too!!
Though I'm a lot older than you. :)
Donna, -- Love your work -- you are such an inspiration!!
Take care
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn H | October 14, 2008 at 03:59 PM
It doesn't seem like she's eight! WOW...I sorta feel like I have watched her grow over the last few years...from pictures from your books to seeing her in person..it is pretty amazing! She's fabulous..as if I have to tell you that!
sending her happy birthday loves
xoxo
ronee
Posted by: ronee | October 14, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Happy Birthday, McKenna!!! Have a great day pretty girl!
Posted by: debi | October 14, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Happy Birthday McKenna!! Hope you are having a great day.
My daughter kelsey is 15 today. They grow up so fast.
Posted by: Kelley | October 14, 2008 at 07:08 PM
AWWWW! Happy Birthday, McKenna!
Posted by: angie | October 14, 2008 at 07:35 PM
I was just looking though your book decorative journals and thought that you might possibly have a blog and you do. Yay!
I am so glad I found you.
Posted by: leaca | October 14, 2008 at 07:44 PM
I would love to come to your studio and play. Man you create such fun stuff. I love those canvas's. Where does all of your inspiration come from? I also wish that I had more time to do...create...not with a full time job and most evening taken up. Depressing I know. Anyways I love your blog, thanks for the fun updates. And Happy Birthday McKenna!!
Posted by: Kristy | October 14, 2008 at 09:48 PM
oh my goodness! I love love it! Those will look so pretty on the walls! I love your choice of colors, it's soothing and gives me a sense of calmness.. Thank you for the inspirations... I'm inspired to make some now!
Posted by: Natalia | October 14, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Hey Donna,
just like to ask whether u stamp on the canvases or do u do image transfer?
cause i can't seem to stamp on canvas no matter how i try..
thanks,
gazel.
Posted by: Gazel Goh | October 16, 2008 at 08:17 AM
I love these two canvases! Especially the top one with the tags and the wire...very cool... Roxanne
Posted by: rivergardenstudio | October 16, 2008 at 03:05 PM
I absolutely LOVE wire on projects!!! It's been something I work with for years. You've created great things here with it....and Dick Blick...another addiction practically in my own backyard!!
Linda Cain
Posted by: Linda Cain | October 18, 2008 at 01:07 PM