Brushed with Magic - Functional art for the goddess within

As promised…here is the hand painted and swarovky crystal embellished tank top, which goes with the bra I showed you the other day.

Jennel is going to look so great on the walk, as she pounds the pavement in honor of her mother.

Jennel, I send you strength and fond memories of love and laughter as you walk for Janet.

Keep smiling and creating everyone!
Nicci

Cupcakes and Crystals!

Hi all,
Here is a little image of the commissioned bra I finished last week. It will be worn in this years 3 day Walk for the Cure along with a tank top I painted to go with it (I will post a picture of that tomorrow).

I lost count of how many crystals I embellished the items with (ha ha). They sure will be sparkling along with their owner on the walk.

She will be modeling the brassiere in a contest, so I hope the sun is shining to make the crystals glisten.

ART CLASSES: I will be teaching in Langley at the Gardenia Cottage for September and October, so make sure you visit my EVENTS PAGE for further details. Call Rita (604-533-4117) to reserve your space before they are all booked up!

Keep smiling and creating!
Nicci

Commissions are done!:
Today I am posting the two cushion covers, one bra and one tank top in the mail today to send them on their way to their new families. I know they will be happy and loved there. (One in Canada and the other package is heading for Istanbul, Turkey). I cannot post pics yet, as I want the owners to be surprised when they open their creative packages.

Art classes start soon: September 16 (Tue) and Sept 27 (Sat) at Gardenia Cottage in Langley. For details, please call Rita at (604) 533-4177

Art Studio OPEN HOUSE: This Sunday from 11am-4pm.
Address: 2678 King George Highway, unit #45, South Surrey (Mirada Townhouse Complex)
Visit with a “Live Out Loud” Artist who uses tons of colour and funky style to create art pieces that are fun and functional.
See a wide variety of jewelry art pendants, clothing, paintings and other unique works.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE BASHFUL, come on down to the Studio and adorn yourself with a one-of-a-kind sparkly art pendant necklace! Since some of you may have to conform for work, Nicci has created a little something so you will always shine, stand out and MOVE TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUMMER!
Her studio is chock full of glitz and glamour!
NOTE: There will be a table area set up where you can colour in a page of Nicci’s Glam Gal art to either display on site or take home with you!

The trials of life:
I wanted to post something today…and yesterday… and the day before that, but I have something weighing heavily on my back.
I am having day surgery today…just an exploratory one so that they can try and find what is bothering me. Hopefully they will find it and it will be an easy fix while the are already in there.

Think positive thoughts for me and I will see you Sunday at the Open House.

Keep smiling and creating!
Nicci

ONE OF MY GALZ:
My good friend Violette is having her ART STUDIO OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY as part of the first SURREY CULTURAL CRAWL. (Address: 1635 – 157 Street, South Surrey)

Her studio, which is pretty much her whole house (aka The Magic Cottage), will be open to the public from 11am-5pm.
Last night I popped over to lend her a display stand on my way out to do some grocery shopping.

There was absolutely no hesitation when Violette asked me to join her for a glass of wine in her garden. It was soooo what I needed after a very busy few weeks. No rushing anywhere or frantically making more necklaces, just sitting back in her lovely yard as the sun sets, sipping a glass of wine and chatting with a good friend.
Needless to say, I never made it to the grocery store (lol).
Two and a half hours later and I was back home and planning an early morning trip to get groceries before the heat of the day took over.

GLITZY GALZ have found another HOME:
As of today my Glitzy Galz Art Necklace Pendants have now taken up temporary lodging at Gardenia Cottage in Langley… that is until you come and adopt one to take home with you.

They are in the perfect location to drop in on tomorrow while you are out at the annual Langley Arts Alive Street Festival. I hear the weather will be perfect for it!
Just make sure you bring along sunscreen and some bottled water.
(Festival location: Fraser Highway between 204th & 206th)

Have a great weekend and maybe we will run in to each other at Violette’s on Sunday.

Keep smiling and creating!
Nicci

It’s going to be a HOT ONE!!!

Today is supposed to get up to around 30 degrees Celsius today.
Aycheee-wow-wa!

I have been quite busy as most of you know with events and commissions.
Today I am adding the final layers of varnish to a couple of cushion covers. The heat will definitely help dry it faster.

I am off to my lil guys swimming lessons, so I will try and write more later today for you.

Have a great day!
Keep smiling and creating,
Nicci