This is our Beautiful Love Story...

Hello to all!
We need your help...
My new husband and I recently entered a contest to win the honeymoon of our dreams.
There were over 2750 entries which the judges had to narrow down to the top 5.
We made the top 5!
Now it's up to the public. Between now and October 7, everyday you can vote for us. The top 5 entry that has the most votes on Otober 7, wins the prize.
Please vote for us, remember to do it everyday, and tell everyone you know!
Click here to read our story and vote!
Thank you so much!!!

Journal Addict

New painting "Keeper of your Heart"

"The Beautiful One has made this world out of gold, Rub your eyes and see that He is the keeper of your Heart" ~Rumi

My Mother, My inspiration...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL MAMA!!!



My mother has been an incredible inspiration to me throughout my life. She has strength beyond words, faith that is steadfast, a heart that overflows with amazing love, hope for the future, light that shines in the dark, and a warmth that I can feel though we are oceans apart.

I can't say in enough words how amazing you are to me, and how thankful I am to have you in my life. Thank you for being an amazing example of a God-fearing woman and mother
I love you more than you know

New painting "Saint Frida"

This is my newest painting called "Saint Frida". This is a mixed media painting that is painted on an antique, cast iron framed tile. For sale in my Etsy shop!

more journaling...

more on Journaling...

So, since starting my journal its been so much fun creating the few pages I've done so far... even though I haven't been adding too much text (which is fine with me- I'm no writer!), it's still a great way to express myself, and reflect on feelings/thoughts for the day (some obviously happier than others)...
Here are the few pages I've done so far:





Feel free to share any of your thoughts on journaling, or actual journal entries with me as well! I would love to see them!

Gift Certificates for my Etsy shop!

I have now added "Gift Certificates" to my Etsy shop! You may select your desired gift amount, and your "Giftee" may then go on a shopping spree in my Etsy store...fun!

Etsy Buy Handmade yiyah

My "Queen Mona"

"Queen Mona"
This is my newest painting inspired by the famous painting of the mysterious "Mona Lisa"... I love how this painting turned out, I've used random bits of paper and mixed media to create the background, the the other texures you see I've used anything from my lemon juicer, a strainer, and a fork to get the other background effects. Her crown is hand-stitched using metallic gold embroidery thread creating another dimension to the work. Size: 15"x15" x 2" deep, and the sides have been finished with distressed crinkled foil tape and mounted using rusted colored nails around canvas frame. This painting is for sale, and is available for purchase in my Etsy shop here:

Etsy Buy Handmade yiyah

Wearable ART!!!

yes... I said WEARABLE ART!!! These are some one of a kind (OOAK) original paintings that I've done on trucker caps...I will be adding these to my etsy store soon, so if you fancy one (or want to custom order your own) you will be able to order them from my store! Let me know what you think...enjoy!