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Photo courtesy of Joanne B., used with permission.

One of my students did the above painting in my recent live workshop.
Isn't it incredible! She did everything but the text in the workshop. After the workshop,
I recieved this from her:

"I just wanted to tell you how much my daughter and I enjoyed your workshop last week at Crafts N Stuff. Not only was it fun, our projects came out absolutely, perfectly imperfect (the perfect craft for 2 perfectionists!) and they looked great! I particularly love all the texture I was able to put into my piece. ( I did the shades of gold with the 'statue' transfer to the left side of the canvas) If you recall, I wanted to add some handwritten words to the right side and finally found the words I wanted to use- some inspirational quotes from the Dali Lama and I love how it came out! I would love to send you a picture of my finished project. Is there an e mail I can send it to? Thanks again for the fun!"

And today, I received the photo above accompanied by this:

"Here is a pic of my finished project- which, in case I have not told you - ha ha ! - I absolutely love! Now I just have to work on framing it and finding a place for it to hang. If I knew what it was going to come out like - and that I-WOULD-LOVE-IT-SO-MUCH! - I would have liked to do it on a canvas that was wrapped around the wood frame so it would be ready to hang. As a matter of fact, Carmen, do you remember where you got that transfer from? If I could find it, I might just try to recreate it again on a different canvas, maybe an even larger one with larger handwriting. If you still have access it that graphic I would love to get it, if it is not too much trouble?

Thanks again for bringing out the much needed burst of creativity in me! I can't tell you what 'fire' I still feel to do more! (Unfortunately, laundry, housework, life in general, etc. may soon creep back in...) I HAVE to get back to that creative place, I am so much happier there!"

THIS is what it's ALL about for me! "That creative place" is what the Spill It! ONLINE Workshop is all about. Guiding you, giving you choices and giving you gentle nudges to get you into that creative sweet spot. You know it when you're there... and you don't ever want to leave.

In my online workshop, you'll be able to watch technique videos, idea videos, participate in discussion, will have a safe place to release your inhibitions, share your successes, struggles and fears.

We're going to do background techniques, texture techniques, image transfers and talk about the thought process that goes into making your individual choice as to what you SPILL on the canvas. This workshop will arm you with the tools you need to begin putting your own spin on your art. A jump start towards your own creative style! From the colors you choose to the images or words you might incorporate, it's all in there!

All this and more for only $43.

The workshop starts on October 1st and runs through October 31st. But the good news is the network, discussion forums, videos and resources will be available until (at least) the end of the year. You can pop in and absorb the information and create at your leisure. No pressure. No deadlines.

The workshop is only $43, but you could WIN tuition and join us for FREE!

How to enter:

Create a new post to your blog, telling the world how awesome the Spill It! ONLINE Workshop is. In that post, embed one of my promotional videos. They can be found on my Workshops page. There is an "embed" link option on both videos.

What's that you say? You don't have a blog? No worries, you can post one of the videos to your Facebook page instead. (We'll talk later about getting you a blog!)

Then come back and leave a comment on this post with a link to where you gave my workshop a shout out and bing, bang, boom, you're entered.

Fine Print:

Sweepstakes ends Tuesday, September 29th at 11:59 PM EST.
Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 30th.
One entry per person.

If you've already signed up, you could win a refund or gift it to a friend! Can I get a woohoo?

Told ya it was FINE print!!!

Many will enter, YOU could win!

P.S. Joanne (the creator of the painting above) is taking the online workshop. Be sure to say hello and give her props for her awesome painting after you register.

Mucho Love,

Carmen

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Carmen

(All content from this blog has been moved to the new site, but this site will remain as is for the time being.)

Spill It! ONLINE is about to Launch!

examples of what you might see in class

Registration begins next Thursday, September 17th!

All the details are on the Workshops page, including the supply list, a sneak peak video and a Straight Talk with Carmen video where I talk a little about what you can expect in this workshop. I'm really excited about this adventure... get excited with me! I can't wait to see what you create when you throw yourself at a canvas... or what ever you choose to throw your create genius at!

Feel free to contact me with questions.

Tally-ho!

Carmen