Val's Art Studio

Isn't amazing how one influence here or there is enough to change our life's course? The sweetest thing in life is just being open...

Photo courtesy of Austin! Every single aspect of my life is in full, unbridled swing, and I find myself in the biggest creative mess possibl...

Sometimes, miracles come out in the making, unbeknownst to me. I simply listen, and make art. When I touch a heart, then I feel I've giv...

Most afternoons in my house are filled with alarm bells going off. Literally, the bird in my life acts like he is dying of starvation, and b...

As the brave new year takes shape, I find I am in a state of sluggish discombobulation when it comes to getting back to work... As much as I...

Patchwork! I'm so in love with it... Quilt by Angela Webster, Ruler by James Michael Starr, Beehive photo , Doll by CocoonDesigns If ...

As we prepare for the start of a brand new year, I find myself pondering some of the quiet thoughts that were my constant companions over th...

Birds are flying in... It's a flock, I tell you... Not only am I all about the world of birdies, but many of the women who support me a...

Image courtesy of Sea Dream Studio Hi Blog-hoppers! Thanks for checking back on my blog to see if you won! Here are the three winners of my ...

Today I did something really special. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. It felt full of giving and remorse, but it was beautiful a...

How is it possible to turn a ball of wooly fluff into the cutest version of a snowman possible? Wooly snow wizardry, with a small barbed nee...

Hello Blog Hoppers! If you are new here, c lick this link to go directly to the post that tells you what you need to do to enter my giveawa...

Hi there! If you find this, or another of my tutorials helpful and would like to make a monetary contribution  to help me keep my wool...

Yep, I'm a newby at this! ... Some of you have asked if I'm participating in the Blog Hop, and yes! I am. I'm a wee bit late to ...

New Sparkle Santa art pillow by Val- so elegant and fun! Sounds like something you do at Easter time, but no! This is a Blog Hop, and it...

Guys, it's the honest truth, I'm too dang tired to write a post... so you will have to bear with my ramblings... Here's a very s...

"Me, that's whooo..." I've been working out some new designs for sweet plush friendly owls. (aren't they cute?! ) I h...