Raffle Basket for Create Dance Center’s Annual Applebee’s Fundraiser 2018!

I can't believe another year has passed since last year's fundraiser.  My girls, Olivia and Victoria, just turned 12 and we are getting ready for tomorrow's fundraiser breakfast. As part of this fundraiser, the kids serve everyone breakfast and Santa even stops by for a visit!!  All proceeds go to the Competition team to help … Continue reading Raffle Basket for Create Dance Center’s Annual Applebee’s Fundraiser 2018!

How to create colorful backgrounds with ink!

Examples using Dye, Pigment and Alcohol Inks....... The best advice I can give on how to make these amazing backgrounds is that there are no rules - experiment and do what works best for your taste!! I started off by using Ranger Inkssentials Specialty Stamping Paper.  This paper has a coated surface, but it is … Continue reading How to create colorful backgrounds with ink!

Raffle Basket for Create Dance Center’s Annual Applebee’s Fundraiser!

Every year Victoria and Olivia's dance studio holds a fundraiser breakfast at Applebee's in Farmingdale and the kids serve everyone breakfast and Santa even stops by for a visit!!  All proceeds go to the Competition team to help defray costs for costumes and competition fees.  Create Dance Center is a wonderful environment for young dancers.  … Continue reading Raffle Basket for Create Dance Center’s Annual Applebee’s Fundraiser!

Victoria and Olivia’s 11th Birthday!

Where has the time gone? It seems just like yesterday that the twins were babies. In the blink of an eye they are young adults! They have become so much more independent and it’s hard to admit that they don’t need Rich and I as much anymore ☹️ We are so blessed to have two … Continue reading Victoria and Olivia’s 11th Birthday!