About Michelle

What do talcum powder and volcanos have in common? They both erupt into a gorgeous mess and so do I. Anyone who knows me, knows my love for getting messy. I love to dabble with media and experiment with anything in my reach. As a child, I would mix water, food coloring and talcum powder to make eyeshadow. As I grew, I learned to knit, sewed my own clothes and started my own successful catering company before the age of 16. Later, I entered the corporate world and still found time to feed my creative side. I began my current path in 1995 following a trip to Costa Rica. I went to view the Arenal Volcano, only to discover it was hidden by clouds. Returning home, I decided to put my photos in an album and when I realized I didn’t have any pictures of the volcano, I searched the internet to see what I could find. Lo and behold, I stumbled across the world of scrapbooking and rubber stamping. It was my introduction to this new world and I haven’t looked back since! I am a Copic and Ranger Certified Educator. Before owning “Everything Scrapbook & Stamps” in West Palm Beach, Florida, I traveled extensively worldwide and loved to collect unusual items to incorporate into my art. Born and raised in England, I currently reside in Florida with my husband and two rascally parrots.

Back with Week 34

Washi Tape was the challenge word this week. .    .  and I hoard lots of it!

Week 33 is India

A country I fully intend to visit.  My Father, Grand Father and Great Grandfather were born in India.  My Great Great Grandfather moved to India from the UK and grew the family there.  When India became independent from the British empire my Dad moved back to England and that is where he met my Mother.  I love hearing stories from my Dad about his childhood there an that is what got me interested in doing my Genealogy.  Sorry for the rambling,  This is week 33 and the Word is India (did I mention I love stories about this country)

Week 32 and it is a Fish

Yes Fish is the word this week

Yep it is week 31

The Where Paper and Fabric Collide Challenge between myself and Christine escanes continues with the word Insects.

I loved making this canvas

week 30

I have to confess I did not like this weeks word, Buckle

Week 29

ruler is the word this week for the Where Paper and Fabric Collide Challenge

Week 28 of the challenge

Tea is the word.  Confession Time:  I grew up in England and went to college there and I have never tried Tea.  I don’t like the smell

Week 27 – Brushes

Week 27 of the Where Paper and Fabric Collide Challenge and our word is Brushes.  I am hard on my brushes.  When I use them I put them in water and then leave the,.  Sometimes I go back two weeks later and there is no water in the cup just a dried up brush!!

Week 26 and we are halfway done

I can’t believe we have done 26 projects so far this year,

This week I am working with Fabric and Christine is working with Paper