Cowgirl Cool in Round Top

I love Round Top.  If Canton took steroids, it would be Round Top.  And I was fortunate to be there the day AFTER the huge heat wave.  That cool front came through and let me tell ya, it was a beautiful thing.  Breezy and spacious blue skies...Texas at its best.  And the epitome of Texas Cool is Junk Gypsy.

OK, this was one of the places I really, really wanted to stop at.  And I did not take as many pics as I should have, but I got a few.  I love their funky, bohemian, western gurl look. 

Loved this.  Loved the belt, the layered look, and hey, its the words from the song, "Luckenbach, Texas", whats not to love?

Now how could any good Southern Gurl NOT love this tank?  It reads, "Save the Planet, its the only one that has Corn Bread".  Gotta love it.  My one gripe-oh about these tee's...too. dang. tiny.  Seriously fashion people!  I would have loved to have this, but ha.  My girls and I could not even begin to fit in the XL.  And that's just wrong.  And I do love that necklace!  Wanted that necklace. 

Great chunky, funky bracelets.  And they just have a cool way of mixing in vintage and fun to make some great displays and eye catching areas.

 I seriously wanted this chair AND the umbrella above.  Which would have just THRILLED Sweet Hub.  NOT. 

And this nekkid statue to hang that really cool necklace off of.  Buying it would have been reason enough to buy the necklace too.  But oh so little time and oh so little folding money.  Alas.  But lookin is free.  So thanks Junk Gypsy for the fabulous eye candy and inspiration.  You made my day! 

-c

PS for more on Round Top, see my other blog Yapping Cat STUdio. 

The Goodies are Rolling In

You gals are gonna be some spoiled Cowgirls lemmee tell ya. 

This is just a slight sneak peek of one of the many boxes that have rolled in over the past two weeks.  Goodies are runnin out my ears.  LOL.  Here a box, there a box, everywhere a box box, as I get ready for A Wicked Tea. 

Don't forget the hunt for Teacher's is ON.  Submissions will begin being accepted at the end of October.  Contact me if you have any questions.

-c

Call for Teachers to open soon!

Have you ever felt the desire to pass on your knowledge and expertise to another person?  Any interest in blazing a creative trail?  Then come on and bring it, you just might be the Cowgirl Teacher that I'm looking for! 

Here's my bff Polka, teaching her amazing canvas class!

I will begin taking submissions to teach at the end of October.  So this is just a little "whisper in yur ear" to get your creative gears a goin.  And think about what you could possibly submit as a teacher for Paper Cowgirl.

See all this fun!  This could be you at the head of a class room!

Our Teachers are the back bone of Paper Cowgirl.  So, as Tee used to say, "don't be skeered!"

Don't be skeered to submit your proposal!

I'm open to all mediums, crafty, arty, jewelry, etc.  I try to present a variety of mediums and skill levels.  I have eight spots open for June of 2011.  The dates are June 9th, 10th, and 11th.  I hope you will consider sending a submission in. 

This year I have appointed a committee to help review and decide on our class roster.  Otherwise, I pick everyone.  LOL. 

So, what can you bring to the "art" table at the end of October?  I'll be waiting to see.

-c 

A New Look for Paper Cowgirl

Every gal needs a new, purty dress every once in a while and I reckon it was time for us to have an overhaul.  I'm "de-cluttering" other things in my life, closet, home decor, even myself, so I thought the blog could use a cleaner, simpler look as well. 

What do you think? 
 
I love it.  Dawn at The Feathered Nest, was able to pluck the exact idea outta my head and reproduce it here.  I wanted to pay homage to Tee, those are her glittered hands and her favorite necklace (that she created).  And of course, our fave vintage Cowgirl image.  I think in the past three years Tee and I had used those gals allot. 

Paper Cowgirl is about creating and encouraging other women to create, even if you think you can't, even if you are (as Tee used to say) "skeerd".  We (and I love to still say we, cause she is very much with me in spirit here) love to be that vehicle to help you try something new.  Or to expand your artistic knowledge on an existing craft.  Ever thought about teaching?  We are always looking for talented teachers, even if you've not taught before.  Our goal is to help other women find their unique, creative self.  Thank you Dawn for creating a banner that hopefully expresses those sentiments.  I really love it.

Happy Monday y'all. 

-c

The Queen Came to my House Today!

That would be the Queen of Crepe herself, Ann-Denise.

The fabulous Ms A. came to 'Hachie so that we could scope out The Cottage for wicked, witchy tea decor.  Let me tell ya gals...prepare to be amazed.  Its going to be too much fun and too over the top. 

And speaking of the amazing Crepe Paper Queen...have you seen this?  (If it is not already sold out at your local shop or book store):

Our AD is in here not just once...no siree Bob!

But Twice! 

I am so very honored to have this powerhouse of talent, not only teaching at PC AWT, but doing the decor and preparing the food as well.  She is one amazing gal and you gals...well, your striped little witchy socks are gonna be blown right offa your little feets! 

And I can't wait to be a part of it all. 

Congrats AD on two amazing articles in this Somerset Mag Issue.  Go check it out.

hugs,
-c