Artist Renee Mak

As an artist, I dream of someday having  an agent represent my work internationally.  So when I heard of a design contest sponsored  by one of the industries top agents, Lilla Rogers... I just had to give it a try! Through the process, I created a dream-like playground filled with magical chalk drawings and hopscotch! It's called, Hopscotch Memories. I've always loved good design and mixing traditional elements right along side of whimsical styles. Bright colors and textures are also a must  for anything I create.  Below is an original pattern created in my studio from acrylic paint and a hand made foam stamp. This became my color palette! To get started, I created "inspiration boards" in photoshop filled with fun, whimsical elements I might want  to use in my journal cover design. I also played with patterns and colors... putting things together that I normally wouldn't think of... this really gets the cre...

What's on your desktop today? Because Sunday is one of my most favorite days I took some time to play on my doodle pad with a photo of some of my favorite  people! {the center one is the original shot} Not quite sure how it will come out but this is my work in progress... hope you like it! Have a super day! P.s... To enter to win an 8" x 10" heart print, leave a snapshot or description of what's on your desktop in a comment below. Doesn't matter what it is, just keep it nice... it's Sunday, after all!   Three winners will be chosen!!! xoxo

Birthday Parties can be twice as fun at Fuss It Up! Designs  Art Studio!  Our fun Trash to Treasure class teaches kids to recycle items others might consider "trash" and create fabulous artwork out of it! Kids will learn about color and contrast... using recycled materials for creating texture... using found and hand made stamps and stencils... and incorporating all of these together and finishing with a focal point! Creating art is fun for all ages... and learning step by step instructions makes it easy! Here are some more fabulous creations from our latest Birthday Paint Party! The Studio is all ready for our next party so stop in today and reserve your date! Kids parties and classes begin at $30 / person for 6 or more! {for hours and contact information click here !} Have a fabulous, colorful and creative day! xoxo

Holiday Giveaways! This week is quickly coming to a close and so are the  A Little Bit Of Everything Holiday Giveaways ! Here is the giveaway for today... Cupcake Cotton Candy Top and Petti-Tutu from Maggie's Rose Garden MAGGIE'S ROSE GARDEN                                                   Cupcake Cotton Candy Top and Petti-Tut                                             Maggie's Rose Garden  is a boutique specializing in the princess mentality. We love to make fairytale dreams come true!  At A Little Bit of Everything Boutiques we always keep a variety of pettiskirts, tutus, hair bows, tutu dresses, princess wands, flower hair clips, unique boutique clothing items and more for all of your s peci...

Time is running out to win!  Enter by midnight central  time tonight to win! One-of-a-Kind Colorful Journal from Fuss It Up! Designs hosted by  A Little Bit Of Everything Boutique! F USS IT UP! DESIGNS ... One-of-a-Kind Colorful Journal Fuss It Up! offers hand painted clothing & accessories, handmade, one of a kind jewelry, unique gift items, mixed media canvas paintings and classes, workshops & parties! By artist Renee Mak and other very talented local artists! Our giveaway item is a one of a kind colorful and happy journal designed by Renee Mak. The journal you receive will be similar to the ones shown in the photo.  We are happy to be a part of A Little Bit of Everything Boutiques. You may also find us on Facebook and at our art studio in Valley Junction. Facebook:  www.facebook.com/fussitup Website:  www.fussitup.com   - Renee Mak, Fuss It Up! Designs Holiday Giveaway A L...

Hanging out... If there's one thing I like most about Starbucks,  it's making memories there with my kids! Of course that's always easy because my kids are so "special"... as you can see from the photo above, haha!   While we always have a great time, we also talk, make plans, dream  and sometimes even  do homework. They entertain me and anyone else who will give them attention.   Another important thing about our Starbucks time is the time and attention they get from me!  You can tell how much they love it! The only thing missing from this photo session is my oldest and leader of the clown pack... who will join us shortly over her Christmas break from FIDM.  I can hardly wait for that... my favorite Starbucks time is when we're all together! We always reconnect and have lots of fun hanging out at our favorite hangout... Starbucks! <3 Where do you reconnect with your kids?  I lo...