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This is Port Townsend which is the home of Artfest - It is a beautiful town at the end of the Olympic Peninsula.
the city center
view from our hotel the first night
Our first morning going to breakfast with my gals
These three were there to greet us when we got to our house at the fort
and here are my gals - Judi, Ginny and Chris - they made my trip magical and it wouldn't be the same without them.
I have many more pics to come so stay tuned ....
on my brushes that is ...
I am picky about my brushes and so I marked them all with a little round of plaid washi tape.
And speaking of brushes my favorites are filberts and egberts.
which describes the shape of the bristles.
My very favorite are short filberts (bristles that is ) not to be confused with SHORT HANDLED filberts - yes, yes, all so very technical - not really ;)
I can't stop - I am addicted to making and adding to these fabric journals - well I will have to stop soon as I will be leaving Tuesday morning ( yes I know you have heard it before but I am excited - really)
Anyway here they are and whatever doesn't sell at Artfest will go in my Etsy shop when I return.
I have been busy busy busy getting things ready for Artfest!
Leaving on a jet plane next Tuesday morning ~ its right around the bend and I am starting to get excited!! I am so looking forward to teaching my new classes and meeting new friends and of course seeing those friends so dear that I haven't seen in quite some time.
Counting down and getting ready for ARTFEST just 2 weeks away! It feels like I am an elf in Santa's workshop as of late!
I will be teaching in October twice on the west coast in Portland and Washington.
In Portland at Art and Soul which is now up and open for registration - these classes
P409 Aren’t you “Koi” ~ expressive painting - Thurs Eve
and then at the end of October you can find me at Journalfest in Port Townsend, WA which goes live this weekend for signups
I will be teaching - Under the Influence on Friday Oct. 29
Black Bottom Cupcakes
These were my favorite when I was little and they are my boys favorite as well - made a double batch for my little darlings - ahem devils - I mean darlings
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with paper cups or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Stir together until well blended. Fill muffin tins 1/3 full with the batter and top with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
