Studio Stills...

I so love my new studio space! I totally converted my garage into 2/3 studio, 1/3 storage~I think that's a good fraction to work with! We always parked our cars in the driveway for convienience anyway, so the space wasn't being maximized, in my opinion. When I was closing the store the last 2 months, I decided to take advantage and as I liquidated at the store, I would clean out parts of the garage, and Voila'! I have a very functional art-space that's roomy and full of everything I need! Below are a few pic's showing my completed spaces. I'll try to post pics of the whole adventure from beginning to end. Just stay tuned...

Where my "entertainment" resides. A girl needs a little musical muse to keep her going throughout the day, right?

One side of my jewelry-making station. I just love working with little bits of treasures, don't you?

I especially love the "Baileys Irish Creme" cup with the little face. I picked her up in one of my favorite "boutiques" aka, thrift shop for $2. Had seen her all over at antique stores for $7-$12...can you say...SCORE?

Playin' in my studio...

I finally made some time today to get back in the studio and get some creating done! It's awesome how once you get in your groove, time and your own creativity just take you away...love it! It had been awhile since I was really able to get back to the studio; so much going on these days after closing my store and transitioning into being home full-time. At least for now...

Here's a few lovelies I worked on today:

"Steampunk Rose"

Bejeweled Antique Key Necklace

Crystal Cross Necklace

New Lovlies!

Some recent goodies that I finished in my studio! Love this Gothic-Style piece so much, that I've been seen wearing it about town! Even showed it off on my recent trip to Vegas!

This piece was inspired by Vintage finds and various treasures I discovered while out near Temecula enjoying the sites with my firend Kathy. Okay, we were lost and almost side-tracked it to a casino, but resisted the urge and pressed on with our treasure hunting adventure! I especially love the little glass flower beads and the cross on the petina colored centerpiece, most cool!

All pieces shown are for sale-I can be contacted at: paradisekittenart@yahoo.com

Lounge Closing~The End of An Era

Well Gang, it's been a great run~and as the saying goes: "All good things must come to an end."
I've had a blast owning and working hands-on at the Scrapping Lounge these past 5 years. Meeting all you wonderful customers that made my day that much brighter was awesome! Some of you became friends that I will always cherish and am honored to know; and friends that I "dragged" into this I'm blessed to still have your friendships! Fabulous!

There is no other store around quite like the Scrapping Lounge, nor will there ever be~the Lounge was my vision that I was fortunate enough to see become a reality, what an awesome experience! How many of us are able to see a dream of ours actually come true? All, I hope.

As I close this chapter in my life with fond memories, I look forward to what the future holds. I'm actually excited to be working on my art full-time~and wouldn't it be cool if I could support myself with it? I intend to give it my all to see this happen!

Without my experience at the Scrapping Lounge, I feel that this next opportunity may have been delayed or different; things happen for a reason Gang! As I've been telling my customers when they come in feeling sad; "When one door closes, another one opens." I know this sounds like a cliche' but it makes sense. So, no long faces, the Scrapping Lounge will always be "The Coolest Spot" to hang and crop! This isn't Goodbye Friends, It's "See Ya Later"!

If you're interested, I can be reached @ paradisekittenart@yahoo.com I will be starting up teaching classes after I get things organized. Also, I will be continuing the Scrapping Lounge tradition of monthly 12-hour crops. If you want to receive my Paradise Kitten Art Newsletter, email me and I'll get you on the new list!

Love you Guys, you all ROCK!

Last Crop at the Lounge!

What a great crop~Thanks so much Gang for making it so much FUN! We all have fond memories of the Scrapping Lounge and all of the great times we had scrapping together. Thanks for all of the fab memories you guys, you're all so special!

Our Raffle Prize Winners! Jerry, Shantee, Bonnie, Ingrid & Jody!

Debb all smiles with Lois & Bonnie!

Lois and Debb!

Bestest Friends, Cristina, Ana and Denise!

...more pics

My girls~Denise and Ana, two of the coolest chicks

Shantee & Debb

Jody and Debb

Buds, Connie & Debb

Ndala showing Rosie her lovely album!

More Pic's~Last Crop

Ms Rena~doing her Sleeping Beauty impression!

Debb-Being all Swanky at the Lounge!

Sisters~Debb & Rosie We have FUN at the Lounge! Debb & Ingrid

Lounge babes, Jen, Rosie & Debb

(not pictured, Sylvia)

All That Glitters Part 1!

I was so lucky to have won the Sparkle Award at GlitterFest for my booth display! What an honor! GlitterFest was such an amazing experience that I hope to repeat in the Fall! (I'm already getting ideas for my table layout...)

No matter what, you've gotta have Glitter!

Me with my Sis, Rosie!

My bestest friend, Jen!

It's all about the Bling Factor ladies!

My booth at GlitterFest Spring 2011!

All That Glitters Part 2!

Melanie does the most BEAUTIFUL beadwork on all of her jewelry!

Lisa Loria posing by her amazing booth! Lisa's Bling Babies are so cool and unique~as is all of her fabulous art!

Robin at her amazing booth~I learned wire bending techniques from Robin! Her classes rock and her jewelry is awesome!

Crystal's mermaid boxes are so cool! She also makes amazing sculptures with solder. Her Time Machine was off the charts!

All That Glitters!

Just taking a break from my creating caos to let you all know that everything is going Great Guns in the Paradise Kitten Studio Gang! Working on so many cool new things for GlitterFest in March~ I can't wait to let the "Cat Outta the Bag" when I show my new goodies at the show. Everything from new purses, wallets, credit card holders, eyeglass cases to altered and mixed media art and jewelry! I'm so excited to be back in both studios madly creating! This is what I love to do, and am so lucky to be able to live my bliss! I'm also working on a unique item, my "Bear Wishes" bottles...stay tuned. Well, it's back to work now, gotta get jammin' on some more paper art Gang! Type at ya Later!

Scrapping Lounge Commercial!

Ms Rena in Her First Music Video!

'Bout Time I Checked Back In!

Man, I didn't realize it had been so long since my last post! So sorry for staying away for so long Gang! Well, it looks like September of 2010 was when I had last cruised by~since then I've been shopping, shopping, shopping! Of course, the flea markets are the best, but I do occasionally haunt the antique stores and thirft shops~also know as "boutiques".

One of my favorite things to go "junking" for is vintage jewelry bits. This seems to bring me great joy and satisfaction~just the simple act of finding that one misplaced, broken or discarded treasure makes me smile.

After getting through the Holidays, I found out that I was accepted by GlitterFest to have a booth in their Spring event! Don't miss it Gang, Sat. March 19th 10-4pm. There's a link in the upper right corner of this blog. You've gotta check out this show, it's the BEST! At the urging of some of my artist-friends, I sent off my application along with pictures of my work. (of course, I made an awesome denim book to display my pictures in.) Now, I'm madly working on creating a whole new inventory for the show! I have some awesome purses in the "works". In fact, I was just taking a little break and decided to get my blog up to speed! I'll post pic's of my new madness as soon as the pieces are completed! Be patient, I promise I won't forget you guys!

Custom Made Crystals by Debb!

My new Lovelies!

Hey Gang, while I was working away creating my new Bling goodies, I've been taking orders for custom made crystals! These little lovelies are the perfect gift for that special someone with that personal touch! They're very affordable at $25.00! No two are alike, and I create my own designs with my vast supply of goodies and a little imagination...okay, a lot of imagination. Ha, ha! Call the Scrapping Lounge to place your order today!

This Just In...NEW BLING!

"Peaceful Lady" Necklace"Vintage Gold" Bracelet

"Fiesta Red" Bracelet
"Multi Color" Bracelet

"Cobalt Blue" Bracelet


I've been busy in my studio working on some new designs to sell at the Scrapping Lounge! I've been so inspired and motivated to start using the supplies I have and stop buying so much STUFF! After my visit to Las Vegas last month for my 50th birthday, I started working away and creating. I purchased some amazing supplies at my fav bead shop in Vegas, and I was off!
There are many more items not pictured here available for sale at the Lounge; for info call:
(909) 626-7767 and we'll be glad to assist you with any questions you might have!

I'm Lovin' These Crystals!

I've been having so much fun lately just "Treasure Hunting" and finding great images to create my crystal pendants with! I've been seeing other variations of this great design in magazines and here and there; but I needed to put my own spin on this fab idea. I'm still madly working in my studio finishing up my second "batch" of these lovlies and can't wait to bring them to the store for all to see.

I've really been enjoying my soldering and playing with mixed media to create these pieces; so much FUN! If you want to see them in person or purchase, they're available at Scrapping Lounge in Montclair, Ca. Prices are $15-$25~you can put them on your own chain or string them on a beautiful piece of ribbon, voila' a fashion statement no matter what you wear it with!

Enjoy!

Bring in the Bling!

I love making these collage-style pieces!

We have so many great papers at my store,

that it's easy to find something to get creative

with! Most of these stones were found at a

great store in Las Vegas~5000 sq. ft. of

Beading Heaven! I think I was there at least 2

hours going through EVERYTHING!

"A Rose is a Rose"

and

"My Girl"

"Vintage Fashionista"

and

"Pretty in Pink"

"Cool Crystal" Necklace

(comes with matching earrings!)


"Blue Dream"

The Collection~sold at the

Scrapping Lounge

for store info. go to: www.scrappinglounge.com

Now, it's time to start work on my "Marilyn"

bracelets and Halloween charms. Did a load of

soldering yesturday in the studio, burnt-out

my soldering tip; now I need to replace it pronto!

I really need to go break some more dishware

and create stuff...that was so FUN!

Dig Your Art Gang!