Tracy Weinzapfel Studios

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Move your Rears in March

I love it when I can motivate or inspire people in a good way and what started as a simple post on Facebook has motivated me right back so I thought I would share. Yesterday I shared that in February I walked (and one bike rice) over 50 miles and I want to break that in March. I was rather surprised by the total and I posted it:

I made it a personal goal to break that weather on foot or bike. And to my surprise others are joining me Even those in the snow are jumping on treadmills.

This morning I woke up and had no inclination to drive down to the local trail so I erased all my excuses and just put my shoes on and walked/jogged four miles to/from the house. I did it and it felt great (once I was done).

So this is NO EXCLUSES MARCH! I am enjoying the time along the way and after our rain this weekend things are starting to turn green..

before I knew it.....4 miles!

Last week's mountain bike ride brought me even closer with Mother Nature

no excuses and let's move our rears! Who is with me? I use MapMyWalk to keep track of every mile. 50 miles or bust in March!

"Your body is the only place you will truly ever live. If you’re lucky enough to have a body that’s in good health, be wise enough to keep it that way."

Mar 4, 2014 6:00:00 AM | Family, Sports

Monday, March 03, 2014

Bright and Bold Journal pages!

Man alive I love this journal. It is traveling with me everywhere! Here are the latest pages that I have been sharing on my Facebook page:

Seems like bright and bold are my colors of choice and I am loving them! Stay tuned to see more of these pages coming to life. I am playing more in my Studio and that makes me happy! See you TONIGHT for Mixed Media Monday! If you see an idea you like....let me know and we will bring these pages to live LIFE for Mixed Media Monday!

"Good things don’t come to those who wait; they come to those who work on meaningful goals. Ask yourself what’s really important and then have the courage to build your life around your answer."

Mar 3, 2014 6:00:00 AM | Art Journal, Art/Crafting/Scrapbooking

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Volley, Set, Serve!

I have to say that I love volleyball! I love being a volleyball mom, watching and seeing my girl love a new sport. It is a very LONG day when she has tournaments but to see her enjoy it and her teammates is a ton of fun!

I know I am a proud gushing mom but it is fun...

Looking forward to see what she does with this sport...

My philosophy is to let them try what they like and see where it goes. I know it makes me a taxi cab mom most weekends but I love it. On deck is track & frield for Tyler and Arena soccer for Joey. Bring it on!

"Enjoy the challenge of your achievements. See the value in your efforts and be patient with yourself. And realize that patience is not about waiting; it’s the ability to keep a good attitude while working hard on your dreams. It’s knowing deep down that the work is well worth it in the end."

Mar 2, 2014 6:00:00 AM | Family, Sports

Saturday, March 01, 2014

New Journal fun continues....

And more from my new 5.5 X 8.5 art journal.....

I loved the creative process, doodling and coming back to add more details!

and this was a fun page....

Bright colors are my thing and love picking out the boldest colors to play with. More to come!

"Challenge yourself to follow through – to live what you preach, to walk your talk. Don’t worry about how slowly you feel you’re heading towards your goals, or how many roadblocks you find, or how many detours you’re forced to take. As long as you keep doing your thing, you’re still cruising far ahead of everyone who’s too scared to even try."

Mar 1, 2014 6:00:00 AM | Art Journal, Art/Crafting/Scrapbooking

Friday, February 28, 2014

New journal! More fun from the Studio!

I love starting a new journal. I needed a small one to take with me because lately I am on the go a lot. I never want that to be an excuse not to be creative. With my moleskin watercolor book just one page away from being done it was time to look at another size. I started an 5.5 X 8.5 Strathmore Journal.

This is the fun I have been having.....

I am enjoying the creative process of making these pages and trying out new ideas. Some ideas are turning into classes, Mixed Media Monday's and some are just to keep that creativity flowing. I will share more tomorrow! Thanks for looking.

"Unfold your own tale and bring it to life. You have everything you need to become what you are capable of becoming. Incredible change happens when you decide to take control. This means consuming less and creating more."

Feb 28, 2014 10:12:08 AM | Art Journal, Art/Crafting/Scrapbooking

Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Great Cape is still traveling.....

The Great Cape is still traveling and has hit quite a few states and stops. It recently returned to me and there is a common theme in the beautiful words written by such beautiful women.......we all have a story. We all have challenges, triumphs and a journey. No journey is greater then another, harder, but truly own own story.

and for a moment we are all being touched by something, a piece of fabric, a symbol of super-heroism but truly we are all super heros in our own right. We are the writers of our own stories. We are the champions of our own life whether we recognize that or not.

I love sharing in this journey with so many. It means so much to. Reading the words of so many strong women and knowing that I am not alone. I struggle, I triumph, I have good times and bad times but I am never alone. We are so lucky to share a connection in art but moreso as women.

The Great Cape is headed to Utah! ♥ May the many who wear it be touched by those who adorned it before.

"You are not what has happened to you; you are what you choose to become. It’s time to break the beliefs and routines that have been holding you back. Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer grows you. Listen to your intuition, not your ego. When you stop chasing the wrong beliefs, you give the right ideas a chance to catch you."

Feb 27, 2014 6:00:00 AM | Mixed Media Mondays

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Mixed Media Monday Re-Cap 2/25/14 - "Bloom"

This Monday I had a special guest in the Studio for Mixed Media Monday. My friend Denise joined me and I forgot to shoot a photo of her! You will catch her in the video painting along with us. We had a great time and happy to hear she really enjoyed it!

HERE is what we painted LIVE:

MATERIALS LIST: Paper-Strathmore Mixed Media Vellum Surface, Paints, Gesso and Decoupage (Matte) - Decoart (Americana Colors: Turquoise Blue, Cheery Red, Irish Moss, Foliage Green, Yellow Green, White Wash, Sea Aqua, Razzle Berry, Hauser Medium Green, Sea Breeze, Jack-O-Lattern Orage, Tomato Red, and Deep Midnight Blue. Americana Multi-Surface Satin - Deep Turquoise), Pens - Sharpie, Uniball Signo White and Charocoal Pencil 3B, Buttons - Buttons Galore & More

If you missed it LIVE it is recorded for your viewing pleasure and available on my YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/TraceB5.

VIDEO

There is a lot happening in this piece but I really loved the fun details added....

It is so great every Monday to stop what I am doing and paint with everyone. I am thankful for the images that pop in my head right before we go on and when your suggestions make the piece even better! Thank you EVERYONE who was able to be there LIVE and participate with the chat. What a great night and a collaboration. Remember to join the Facebook Group HERE and share your projects! Remember to share your work there! I love to see MMM-inspired ART! Stay tuned for the March challenge and calendar which I will post soon. I will see you next Monday, March 3rd! Let's bring on another awesome month!

“Surround yourself with people who lift you higher – those who see the great potential in you, even when you don’t see it in yourself."

Feb 25, 2014 1:17:29 PM | Art Journal, Art/Crafting/Scrapbooking, Mixed Media Mondays, twstudios, Ustream twStudios

Monday, February 24, 2014

Hard work......Believe

"Practice, Study. Prepare yourself. Think. Act. Face the beasts. Pay the piper whatever dues you think you have to pay. Do the dance, walk the fire, wait in line. Plant the seeds, hoe the field, go to market. Because on the day that you become all that you now dream of becoming... Oh my gosh, there is simply no price that would seem too great.

It's going to be that good, you're going to be that happy, and it's going to be for so, so long, Guaranteed."

This quote passed my desk this morning and I feel this is exactly what I have been doing for so long. I have felt blessed along the entire path inlcuding the rough times. Now those things I have worked for so hard and continue to do so seem be paying off.

So many new things from my Studio...my new website (in the works):

Click HERE FOR UPDATES: http://tracyw.mattcromwell.com/

Also I am in the process of designing new classes to be taught local at some fun locations...details to follow soon!

What does this all mean......I BELIEVE (my word for 2014) in what I truly love and II was meant to do. So back to doing the dance, planting the seeds in trusting in the process. That's all one can do sometimes.

"Life isn’t perfect, but it sure is great. – Our goal shouldn’t be to create a perfect life, but to live an imperfect life in radical amazement. To get up every morning and take and good look around in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is extraordinary. Every day is a gift. Never treat life casually. To be spiritual in any way is to be amazed in every way."

Feb 24, 2014 2:55:56 PM | twstudios

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Sunday morning in the Studio - Washi Tape-off!

I love motivating chats and I had one with my friend Yvonne last week. She is in cold/snowy Canada and we like to clink with a glass of vino via Skype when we can. Great to catch up and push one another. We ended up Creatively Daring (as I like to call it) one another to a Washi Tape-Off. I needed to use some I had collected.

I started a new small idea journal (will share details soon) and went for it....here is my Washi Tape-Off challenge:

It's a simple page of sorts but this small journal is going to be all about simple and fun new ideas to expand my mind and exercise my paint brushes......

and here is Yvonne's: http://mytherapyroom.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/washi-tape-off-challenge/

Sometimes all you need is a push, a dare or somebody making you accountable to just do it. That is what I try to do every Monday. So it feels good when someone holds me to the same. I get in creative ruts too. This is a great way to start my Sunday in the Studio and get ready for Mixed Media Monday! Enjoy the rest of your day!

"There’s never really a right time for anything in life. There’s always going to be something in the way, someone coming to visit, someone leaving soon, the time of the year, the weather, the money, your mother, your brother, etc. Whatever it is, there will always be something or someone whispering, “Now is not the right time.” Do it anyway. Don’t wait for the perfect time; it doesn’t exist."

Feb 23, 2014 8:55:35 AM | Art Journal, Art/Crafting/Scrapbooking

Friday, February 21, 2014

Valentine's Love

This Valentine's Day was very special for so many reasons........the company, the view, the smiles.

this card......♥

Valentine1

and this poem written by Tina Riley. I had tears in my eyes reading it.......

seriously, that is so awesome! I don't think anyone has ever written a poem about me! Thank you Tina from the bottom of my heart! ♥

and even more beautiful cards......

Thank you Donna, Mary Kay, Mary and Sharon! ♥

and Tina....♥

My shirt that day said "DO ALL THINGS WITH LOVE". I sure am! Thanks to all who made that day oh so full of it ♥

"Unconditional acceptance is something we want, but rarely ever give out. When someone else’s happiness is your happiness, that’s true love. Period. When you do something out of true love, you don’t count the cost. "

Feb 21, 2014 6:00:00 AM