Sweets with your sweets

HOLA.

I hope that you are all having a great day.

It's April fools day, but I have no tricks up my sleeve today...darn.

Instead...I have a new watercolor that I've been working on. I was on Pinterest and I saw the cutest little bakery cart/car. I knew that I had to paint it. I mean...who doesn't like baked goods? I used Canson paper and Sennelier paints. The paper is cold pressed, so you can see it has a bumpy texture to it. I love this look, but some people do not. You can always pick something hot pressed, so it's smooth. I like to use all types, but it can make things challenging to control. Experiment=have fun with it. This watercolor took me a few days. I like to take breaks away from what ever I'm working on, so I can see it differently every time. Sometimes when you stare at it too long you miss the details. 

It also gives you time to have a lot of fun in your sketch book. I love to go back and forth. You can imagine how many flowers and butterflies are in my sketch book=0)

I CAN'T HELP IT.

I hope you go enjoy a croissant outside today.

They are ZERO calories today.

APRIL FOOL'S DAY=0P

xoxo,

Carol

My other job....

Me-It's Spring break. What do you want to do today?

X-Uhhhh....something fun. VIDEO GAMES.

Me- O  U  T  S  I  D  E

X-Don't make me go to Balboa Park again...PLEASE.

Me-Hahahaha...wanna just get in the car and see what we bump into?

X-That is just WAY too dangerous.

Colors...colors everywhere

I finished my Thank you watercolor.

I started this watercolor thinking about flowers and rhinestones, but now I just see COLORS.

Anyone that has known me for years knows that I love purple. When I was growing up I'd always find a way to incorporate purple in my outfit=0) 

I must of looked crazy because my school uniform was navy and red=0/

OH...no worries...I didn't mind at all that purple never matched. 

Hahahaha!

I won't even tell you about my purple metallic socks. 

OH...I loved the 70's.

SO...now that I'm older I'm really enjoying other colors too. 

I think that this new card shows that.

Hahahaaha.

I'm excited to see how it looks when I get the finished product from the printers.

Have a COLORFUL day.

Carol

My other job....

X-Do you have any cash? I want to get some books at the book fair.

Me-I only have $20.00.

X-That's great.

Me-Since J is asleep I'm going to park the car in front by the library and wait for you there.

X-OK.

Me-I can drive you to the front. No...I'll just go from here(running away from car).

30 MINUTES LATER I'M STILL WAITING IN THE CAR.

Me-J wake up sweetie.

J- Where is X?

Me-Lets go look for him in the library. They're having a book fair.

J-Can I get a book?

Me-Lets just find X first. I'm so worried.

IN THE LIBRARY

J-Wow...look Mama.

Me-We have to find your brother first. 

J-But it has a Barbie bracelet.

Me-X....are you in here?

X-I'm over here Mama.

Me-I was so worried. 

X-Look at all my new books.

Me-WOW...how did you have enough money?

X-Buy one get one FREE. Here's your change.

Me-Well...I'm broke.

X-DON'T FORGET YOU STILL OWE ME ALLOWANCE.

Puddles

Hi there.

I've been moving along with my latest watercolor. I'm really liking the umbrella so far. There is always something that my eyes stay on when I paint. This painting reminds me, that I should have a spring in my step. I guess we should all be excited about the things going on in our lives. Even if it doesn't seem so exciting at times. LOL. 

Are you working on something exciting?

I think I may try some new paints soon=0)

This is the song that inspired me to paint this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-njAuS7eTQ

Have a SPRING in your step today,

Carol

OH MY

We have a serious situation this Spring.

WHAT WILL WE WEAR?

Everywhere I look...SO MUCH CUTE STUFF.

Every commercial...every magazine...OH MY.

What will you be wearing?

Hope you have a colorful day.

Happy Spring! Enjoy 20% off my shop. SPRING20   Minimum purchase is $10.00.

My other job...

Me-OH wow.

X-What is it?

Me-Look at this dress.

X-Uhhh. What about it.

Me-So colorful and I think I really want to get it. Hmmm, look at these pants. AND that shirt.

X-I don't get it. It looks like wallpaper.

Enjoying the blossoms

It's almost Spring time around here. I went knitting with my ladies yesterday and the weather was just gorgeous. We sat outside and sipped on some yummy coffee. This winter has been chilly, but there is no snow anywhere near here...ok, maybe about an hour from here=0) So, I was watering my plants and picking oranges and just checking out all the little blossoms. They are so cute. I have a few trees I planted last year and honestly...I thought I killed them. Kinda like my poor hydrangeas that just never seem to make it! I'll try again this Spring. The tenth times a charm!!! So, I was sketching last night before bed. Already dreaming of beautiful Spring time.

I'm dreaming up some new Spring lockets and earrings.

What would you like to see for my new pieces?

Today I have 20% off my SHOP

Coupon code PRES20

My other job....

X-Don't freak out but a dog peed on my new sleeping bag.

Me-What? Really? There was a dog at ninja night?

X-Listen...someone showed up and their dogs went on a total rampage and then they told me that there was pee on my sleeping bag.

Me-Ok. Really? There was a dog in the dojo?

X-Yeah.

Me-Okay, I'll wash it.

X-I'm so glad you didn't freak out. Now.........I didn't go to sleep until 4am.