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Be sure to pop on over and check it out!

You can get the complete info on exactly how to make my Baroque Chain Paper dolls.

They have lots of interesting projects for you to create, a fabulous array of highly detailed magazines

from which to choose and a wonderful assortment of unique crafting materials... everything you need to help you be CrEaTiVe! Click here to be instantly transported there...

Wattled!

Our trees needed trimming this year so I decided to recycle the left over branches, I just couldn't see letting all of that beautiful material go to waste.

There are two small bare spots just outside of the french doors that lead to our backyard.

I planted some thyme and sweet potato vines and needed to create a boarder to keep my little monkeys out.

And since I like to try my hand at a bit of everything I gathered together a few tools...

and began to trim a whole bunch of limbs, stripping all of the smaller inner branches off.

Then cut the larger ends down to a size that would fit the idea I had in mind and set aside the long willowy pieces for later.

I hammered about three inches of these stakes into the ground so that my little fence would be secure.

The trick I discovered is trying to keep them fairly evenly spaced out, I always learn by trial and error.

I started at one end and began to slowly weave the longer pieces in,

making sure to tuck them down tightly. I had some help from Julliette... well she was really just inspecting my work I think!

As I went along things began taking shape.

Did I mention I had help?!

Building up layer by layer,

till my little fence reached the perfect height.

It was so much fun building this,

it felt very satisfying to sit back and take a look at my work!

The opposite side was a shorter area

and the construction went much quicker.

Wolfgang had to put his two cents worth in too!

I'm happy I could use this "free" material...

and put it to good use!

Do you VIVI MAGOO?!

In just over a week a very special event will be taking place here, deep in the heart of Texas...

If you would like to learn to create the MOST fabulous jewelry

you should definitely make plans to attend!

This amazing Art Retreat will feature

extraordinary instructors and a

wonderful venue... none other than Rachel Ashwell's THE PRARIE BED & BREAKFAST!

Your hosts Barb and Diane are ready to welcome you in! For more info please visit:VIVI MAGOO PRESENTS.

Happy Easter Wishes!

Sending sweet scented wishes...

in earths loveliest

shades of pinks

and blues too...

HAPPY EASTER to each and

everyone of YOU!

Animal Kingdom

Wolfie on high alert, I had forgotten how much work it is raising a puppy!

Thank goodness our Alex is a good baby sitter, she helps me keep an eye on him.

He is into just about everything, but it's so worth it... isn't he too cute!

Julliette is still on the fence about having a baby brother to contend with but she is slowly coming around!

Never Doubt a Valentine

Doubt thou the stars are fire;

Doubt that the sun doth move;

Doubt truth to be a liar;

But never doubt I love. -Shakespeare
Happy Valentines Day!

WWC SPRING 2012!

WHERE WOMEN CREATE Spring 2012 is now out on bookshelves near you! It is a pastel breath of fresh air after a long cold Winter. How I love having the opportunity to contribute to this amazing, one of a kind publication!

It features some truly extraordinary creative women... such as Beth Quinn

and Elke Govertsen...

the fabulous and most musically inclined Jane Hunt,

and divine stitched fabric flowers Sania Pell stitches to everything, that is her tenderly upholstered chair featured on the cover.

Gorgeous and oh so wearable, colorful metal creations by the ever fantastic GoGo!
Be sure not to miss this just budding issue, whether you are searching for inspiration to redecorate your own creative stomping grounds or just want to discover the freshest new artist's to be found on our shores or abroad! WHERE WOMEN CREATE is one of those magazines you just have to dedicate a special permanent spot for because I can guarantee you will not be able to part with even a single issue!