Girls' Crafternoon Time

My gal pals from Goodies Designs and I had a girls' craft afternoon a few weekends ago. With all our busy schedules with work and family, it's not easy to get together. One of my dear friends, Kim, arranged and hosted a girls craft get together. It was a nice afternoon with wine and sans kids…and a bunch of yarn with other haberdasheries! I finally got to use and share my collection of findings from my travels. Places like VV Rouleaux, Tinsel Trading , French General, and Bell'Occhio have made their way to these wreaths that I have made. My kids and hubby love the little elf one (from my friend Kim and her findings at Etsy)…so that's a keeper here where as the others, I can't wait to give to love ones for this coming Christmas! I am excited to do more of these! And to have more craft days with my gal pals. XOXO

I Heart My Mom!

Artwork & Photo © Melissa Camacho

Artwork & Photo © Melissa Camacho

Artwork & Photo © Melissa Camacho

As a mom to young kids, it makes me so happy when they would create something and give it to me as a gift...from paper cuttings to drawings. It made me realize it has been a long time since I made or painted something for my mom. So for her 70th birthday which was yesterday, one of the gifts I had for her was this painting I did with flowers in her favorite colors and of course in a heart shape to express my love.

The painting was done in various acrylic paints I had from Liquitex to Martha Stewarts craft paints. The material I painted on is actually primed canvas sheets that you can purchase a pad of them in various sizes at the art store. What's great about painting on this canvas sheet, it's easy to roll up and mail.

         

You're Truly Awesome

Illustration © Melissa Camacho

Hello Everyone...It's been a while since I have posted. I hope to get back to the swing of things with my blog. Hope you are all well. Here is a lettering illustration I did while doing some sketching with my kids over the summer. I also used it as a thank you note to send to a friend. Have an awesome day!

Neon Love

(1) Stabilo Pencils (2) Ferby Pencils (3) Textile Paint (4) Fluorescent Pink Japanese Washi Tape (5) Sakura Gelly Roll Fluorescent Pen  (6) Color Dots 

Neon is in fashion these days from J Crew to Gap. Not like the 80's neon but more refined and used as accents. I also have an attraction to neon when it comes to arts and craft supplies. These are a few items that I love to use. They are definitely neon and make fun accents to my illustrations and collages. Now, if only I can find "neon" bakers twine...I will be happy. Does anyone know of a source?