(Digital Illustration - ©2008 Mabelle Ramirez-Ortiz))
Here's the big secret:
We ALL matter.
Our voices all need to be heard.
Our art needs to be seen.
When we don't show up at the meeting, at church, at the party, people notice and they wonder where we are.
We are seen and known.
And our stories need to be shared.
This beautiful quote comes from Andrea's blog: (visit her post so you can read the whole story, so inspiring!) http://www.superherodesigns.com/journal/archives/001442.html
(photo used with permission from Heather Scott's blog)
I just visited my friend Heather's blog and saw the cute card she made using my brand new HOLIDAY CHEER stamp set designed for The Angel Company. Oh my! What a gorgeous card, I love her coloring technique and her clever layout. Stop by her blog so you can get the "recipe" how to create this project. Thanks Heather!!! I love it!!
m.
Happy Fall & Great News!
BRAND NEW! Fall Harvest stamp set ...........................................
Wow! It feels like Summer totally flew by and here it is Fall already. Isn't the arrival of Fall exciting?!! I'm so looking forward to this new season and its fun-filled days...especially all the Fall Festivals, hay rides and campfires...let's not forget the gathering of friends and family!
I love Fall and all of the special holidays, great gatherings and lots of yummy feasts. Warm colors...oranges, olives, red, plums and yellows....So many things to look forward to.
I have been working on several illustration projects this Summer and finally can share with you some of the news....
Here is a little update to let you all know what's new here at Whimsy and Stars Studio. First, I have great and exciting news....the brand new Fall Supplement of The Angel Company includes 4 of my brand new stamp sets! How awesome is that?! Plus, now I also have a Spanish sentiments stamp set available! I'm so, so happy with these new collections.
They are available at my Angel Co. webstore:
http://mabelle.ismyangel.net/Products/Default.aspx?cid=265
Fall Fun.....................................................
Holiday Cheer..............................................
Spanish Sentiments.......................
In another great news: I am working on a brand new children's book (coloring book) for The Florida Children's Baptist Homes. This project is very dear to my heart and it is such a honor to be part of it. They publish this book as a fundraising tool to benefit all the children residents at the homes throughout the State of Florida. The new book will be available next Spring 2009.
I hope your autumn brings you lots of delight and joy as you welcome this new season of gratitude!
m.
Summer News!
Oh, how I looovvee Summer! Wonderfully-
Latest News!! I am thrilled to let you know I now have my sister Yanira Ramirez' gorgeous jewelry available at my Etsy store. Her designs are well-know for how trendy and unique they are. Thank
you so much for all of your emails and requests to have her designs
available. Now you can stop by often and see what is available.
Here is the link: WhimsyAndStarsStudi
http://www.etsy.
Update: Yanira is now working on her store, you can bookmark it here: yaniraramirez.etsy.com
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Wondering how things going here at my home
studio? Well, I have begun working on a new collection of paintings
which I hope to start releasing soon. This art collection is filled
with whim and light-heart messages....
I'm
traveling next week to Wichita, Kansas to attend The Angel Company
Annual Seminar. Is going to be such a creative and fun week! Is very
special to see all my artsy friends, scrapbook and stamp our hearts
out!! I always return home so inspired.
The BellaFlor paper collection* (which I designed for The Angel Company) is still available for a limited time (until supplies last)
and for a very special price. I love this collection and I'm thrilled
to see its return. If you are interested in purchasing your very own
collection, please visit my TAC storefront at: http://mabelle.
Little more info on BellaFlor collection:
*The Bella Flor™ Classic Soar With It Collection™
includes 16, 12 x 12 sheets of beautifully patterned paper (one sheet
of each design), one sheet of small cardstock alphabet stickers, one
sheet of large alphabet stickers, and one sheet with an assortment of
coordinating die-cut cardstock tags and embellishments.
{Thank you for your constant support and friendship, it means the world to me.}
Dear ones, have a fun-filled Summer!
Sending cheery wishes your way,
m.
(photo © 2008 The Angel Company)
I'm so, so thrilled to see the Bella Flor Paper Collection featured at Mischelle's Savvy Projects, a wonderful new creative blog (part of The Angel Company). This was my first paper collection designed for The Angel Company and is truly very dear to me. This month she is featuring this cute Bella Flor Mini Album. Thanks Mischelle!! Visit her blog to see a step-by-step tutorial how to make this project.
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Great News!!! This paper collection is back during the month of May. This
promotion begins May 2nd and continues while supplies last. Special Promo
Price:
$10.00
(Regular price $19.95)
To order visit my TAC store here: http://mabelle.ismyangel.net/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?prodid=4319&cid=249
(Note: if you experience any technical difficulties accessing my TAC store, please try again, the tech staff is working on it)
*The
Bella Flor™ Classic Soar With It Collection™ includes 16, 12 x 12
sheets of beautifully patterned paper (one sheet of each design), one
sheet of small cardstock alphabet stickers, one sheet of large alphabet
stickers, and one sheet with an assortment of coordinating die-cut
cardstock tags and embellishments.
love,
m.
Oh my!!! I can't hardly wait to get my own copy of this awesome book. It was put together by six marvelous designers: Rebecca Sower, Pam Garrison, Teresa McFayden, Charlotte Lyons, Carolyn Peeler and Amy Hanna. The cool things is that this book is totally indie and self-published by them using Lulu (self-publishing service), check it out at: http://www.lulu.com/content/2288358
In another news, I just signed up in Twitter (thanks to my hubby JAO) check it out: http://twitter.com/WhimsyAndStars. You will also see my latest updates on the right side of this blog. Cool, ha?
Enjoy your weekend!! This afternoon our family is heading to the movies to watch Narnia - Prince Caspian!!
love,
m.
"We all know that art heals. We all know there is something sacred, deep and completely transporting about being creative." (from a beautiful post from Andrea of Superhero Designs)
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I'm taking time to nurture my spirit & mind...time to sit and enjoy the stillness. Savor the daily blessings. To listen to wonderful music, to hug and laugh, sketch, meditate and dream. It feels so good and happy. This time is simply precious...
love,
m.
I'm really enjoying a fantastic post from Jen Lemen, very inspiring!
1. Lumi #4, 2. 2008.03.08 Angel de la guarda, 3. Untitled, 4. Relief Society Birthday Party, 5. sandra evertson, 6. Spring or Easter Egg Wreath, 7. Thumbelina Fairytale Assemblage!, 8. Thumbelina Fairytale! Magic!, 9. Rag Doll from old Pattern, 10. art making space, 11. Delicate pretties......, 12. Untitled, 13. Untitled, 14. spring has sprung collage, 15. hear it sing, 16. love letters, 17. DSC00062_edited, 18. Garden, 19. red, 20. Silly Joey!, 21. Mariela, 22. redhood, 23. Three bears sleeping, 24. Holiday Display, 25. ♥, 26. virgencita ♥, 27. goodie bags ♥, 28. april garden, 29. my secret Shangri-la, 30. Pink front cover detail, 31. Vintage Sewing Notion tags, 32. cottageamy, 33. Springtime Table, 34. Spring Goodies, 35. My Booth, 36. More Booth pictures
