Debbie Overton Designs

Collage Camp ~ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ~ Art

Remember back in elementary school you couldn't wait to buy all your school supplies weeks before classes started?  Well that was me weeks ago...no it has been a month and although classes started weeks ago, my supplies are still waiting on me to get started.  I knew when I signed up for KC Willis' Collage Camp workshop I would not be able to start right away.  Every day I glance over at my pile of growing fabrics, canvas, vintage jewelry, birds nest paper, lace, trims and more....and think...today I will get caught up so I can start.  By the end of this week I will have my fabrics ripped and soaking in their coffee bath to give them that old worn vintage look. 

As much as I would like to just put other things on the back burner and start on my Collage Camp project, I have obligations to others that must come first plus I am trying to get as much done for my July exhibit before we fly home for my niece's wedding the first of June.

Steve left Tuesday afternoon on a business trip and KC who just came home Sunday from college couldn't wait to unload all of her stuff and pack a bag to go with him.  It was a hard decision....Pool or Mom....Daddy Steve or Mom....Dinner out restaurant of her choice or Mom....Room Service or Mom!  I usually go on these trips with him, but I have been gone more than I have been home lately and I just couldn't do it this time.  It does both of them good to spend this time together....I don't know who enjoys it more KC or Steve.

And I have 7 days to work like a mad woman....slinging paint, ripping fabrics, taking care of the business side of running a business and the list goes on and on.  So it is back to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (I love their new CD the kids gave me for my Birthday and Steve upgraded my phone to a Red Blackberry with their ring-tone, Who's Got the Action) while I paint for a while before hitting the bed.

 

p.s.  I almost forgot.  KC is now offering the Collage Camp Workshop on DVD.

Let the Party Begin......

The Expressions of Gratitude Blog Party celebrating my 50th Birthday has begun and you are invited to join.  You can read all about it here.  Don't forget to turn your volume up so you can sing along with some of my favorite tunes.....Hey you could even get up and dance around the room if you're in the mood. 

Every party should have your favorite treats so here's one of mine and you can even make it a few days ahead of time.

Peanut Butter Pie ~ Debbie Overton

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 c. powdered sugar

1 c. crunchy peanut butter

2 (8oz.) Cool Whip

2 butter, graham or chocolate flavored pie crusts, store bought or your own.  I use the mini graham cracker from Keebler for parties.

Blend all together, except 1 (8oz.) Cool Whip; this is for the topping.  Blend until smooth with a spatula.  Pour into pie crust and top with Cool Whip.  Refrigerate.  Easy and Yummy!

Since my big day in on the 4th, the first 4 comments left with a link to their blog post titled Expressions of Gratitude will receive a party favor and if you are the first person to also add the Celebration Badge to your blog along with your Gratitude post there will be an extra surprise included.   

Please leave comments here under the Let the Party Begin so they will all be together.  And please don't forget to include the direct link to your Gratitude post in your comment.

Hope to see you during the month long party!