February 18/10 ~ Check out my new class- here at my home, Kreative Spirit Studio Workshop. Reserve your spot!  ONLY 6 students!

February 1/10 ~ Just bought a canmcorder!  Look forward to some new online video DVD classes from Altered By Design here soon!

January 30/10 ~ New classes up for 2010!!  Lots of Encaustics and a remake of some of my prevoius card classes.  These will be cards that have been previously published and some of yhou hasve requested classes.  Two card classes coming up at Stamping Details in March!

November 21/09 ~ BRAND NEW ADDITIONAL VENUE ADDED!!!!!!!!!!!!

check it out-  http://www.vintagereligion.com

I will be teaching at "Vintage Religion" in North Park and will also keep my Stamping Details venue through 2010.  Vintage Religion is the coolest boutique and gift shop ~ specializing in multicultural religious icons, clothing, jewelry, statuary, metal work, and much more.  What an honor it is for me to be able to teach classes in keeping with the theme of peace, love, faith, and hope.  Stay tuned for class information, dates, and times.  I will have a page to the left announcing my VR classes. 

November 18/09 ~ Thanks so much to the lovely ladies and wonderful gentlemen who took my classes last Sunday.  The Encaustic Day Workshop was a great success and we all had a great time.  What  awesome groups in "both" classes!  Thanks to DiAnn and Michael who did such a fantastic job in promoting the classes.  More encaustic classes coming up so check back here often!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 15/09  ~ Check out the slideshow for my Encaustic classes at Stamping Details-
Click on Encaustic Slideshow to the left-  Encaustics all day- very affordable and lots of fun!

September 26/09 ~  New Slideshows up!  Follow the Menu to the left- Please remember that all images are copyright by Altered By Design. "Pretty Papers" are from my Journal Fusion Class and  "Steampunk Chic" are images I am creating for cards and collage sheets- coming soon!!

 August /09 ~ New classes added to Stamping Details- "Journal Fusion "is an econonmically priced in-store class with hands on discovery of techniques and paper decoration.  See In-store Classes for more info.

July 27/09 ~ New "Instant Downloadable Classes" here at Altered By  Design. I have decided to retire a few of my online classes to make way for some new ones.   I will be offering  downloadable versions of a few of them from my "Download Collection" page at the left.

 New class coming to Joggles  ~ See on-line classes for details ~
Bottle Dolls- Dolls of Hope, Faith, Peace, and Love


                                                              

Classes up for August in Poway- Stamping Details- see "instore classes" for details

June 23/2009 ~ Blog up and running ~   http://kreativespirit.blogspot.com 
~meanderings of a restless muse~ mostly feelings, rantings, and ideas about things I have no control over-or maybe I do and just haven't found the answer yet- 

June 23/2009 ~ ARTFIRE up and running ~   http://kreativespirit.artfire.com  Hope to have some items available by the end of September~

June 23/2009 ~ ETSY up and running- http://kreativespirit.etsy.com   Hope to have some items available by the end of September ~

May 5/2009 ~ New in-store classes coming to Stamping Details,Poway, California- check calendar for details!!!!

February 7/2009 ~ My new venture is back to the basics.  I am now designing several pieces for boutiques.  "Scott James" gift shop in East Village, Downtown San Diego, is a  unique, artsy boutique featuring hancrafted gifts created by local artists. I designed several mini shrines and assemblages along with a few bookmarks/necklaces for the shop. 

February 4/2009 ~ I am very happy to announce an overseas venue for my collage sheets.  Storeowner and artist, Eva, is now carrying some of my designs in SWEDEN!!  YEAH!!  Check out her website at
http://www.hobbyochhantverk.se
 
December 4/2008  New ATC class up on the Altered By Design Classes Page!!
November 20/2008 Now selling at Stampington and Company!!  Here are my first 2 collage sheets being offered at Stampington and Conmpany with more coming in January.

	Project of the Week
	“Santa’s Travels ATCs” by Carol Murphy Join guest artist Carol Murphy of Altered by Design for some ATC inspiration! Using the new holiday collage sheets, Carol has created a unique collection of holiday inspired ATCs with vintage charm. Click here for a closer look at the ATCs and other creative projects by Carol.

NOW SELLING HERE AT ALTERED BY DESIGN!!!!!  Since I have had so many requests to sell my collage sheets from my website I have decided to give it a try.  Please see the "Collage Sheets Policies"  for details.

November 12/2008  I am lucky enough to have been chosen to create a project for a new book authored by Danielle and Rayme Sciaroni.  The book, titled  Designing Divas,  as something for everyone.  From mixed media projects and scrapbooking ideas to wall decor and cards, this beautiful bhook offers techniques for the beginner to the seasoned crafter. Check out a preview here: http://www.divacraftlounge.com/dd.htm

October 21/08  So Exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!  I recently had my collage sheet line accepted by Stampington and Company and the first 2 sheets will be  introduced in the newsletter on November 14!!   I am so excited about this opportunity to reach out to more people and expand my customer base. 

New  Homepage art is up!!  Alpha Stamps has posted their new Homepage art and my images are showcased in these beautiful cards! 

Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alphastamps/messages?o=1 to join the group, participate in some unique swaps, and exchange ideas and techniques~
These images are from my "Vintage Witch" collage sheet.

October 16/2008  Just added!1  I have added an extra "Enchanting Encaustics" class to my website as the Joggles class is now closed .  I know so many of you wanted to take the class before Christmas so the class registrations will be open until the end of November.  See the "ABD Online Classes" of this website for details.

September 29/08  New jewelry size and small size collage images just added to the "Artist Series" section of this site~
September 6/08  New classes are up! 
Check Online Classes l and ll

August 20/08  I just added  a BUNCH of  new collage sheets- lots of religious images and images to fit the bamboo tiles, memory frames, and dominoes~ great for jewelry! 

August 10/08  I just added a slideshow- check the index to the left~

August 1/08  My collage sheet line will be featured on www.ssreflections.com in November and Robin Willis made a beautiful ad banner for me- see "Inspirations" to view-

July 24/08  Just added- brand new line of collage images and sheets- see "Artist Series" to view-

July 16/08   I am honored to be a "Featured Artist" for ARTchix Studio and have three "free" classes presented for you to enjoy.  Follow this link to view the classes and "Featured Artist" bio, along with a few ATCs.  Make sure to check out the ARTchix Studio web site for tons of inspiration and fun goodies!Artishttp://www.artchixstudio.com/gallery/featured/featured_CarolMurphy.htm

July 10/08  Check the Gallery page to view some easy instructions on how to use our new "Card Panel" Collage Sheets.

July 4/08  New Zazzle Site! Infant stages of creating a Zazzle site-
http://www.zazzle.com/creativespirit

Check out the new collage sheets!
Brand new card panel collage sheets! 

July 2/08-  New sheets added to my collage sheet line- 11 new sheets and more coming every day!

June 24/08  Collage sheets now available at www.alphastamps.com. Please check Alpha Stamps at http://www.alphastamps.com/CSABD.html for details!

May 23/08- JUST received!  Somerset Gallery Studio Gallery Summer 2008- my bag book, Her Gypsy Soul, is on pages 126-128  

May 16/08- JUST received!  So surprised today to receive the 2008 Catch Up Issue of Stamper's Sampler with one of my book mark cards published in it!

April 28/08- COLLAGE SHEETS ARE UP!

April 18/08-  JUST added- I just added the poem that accompanied my published "White Challenge" piece in Somerset Studio.  "Sometimes She Dreams" is the first piece on the "Assemblage" page.

April 13/08-  JUST added- I've had several requests to include some of my poetry and stories that accompany my pieeces.  I have just added the stories that were published with my art dolls in Art Doll Quarterly.  Twig, Snow, Blossom, and Ocean, all have their stories to tell- Enjoy!

April 4/08-  New "Gallery" page added to share artwork created with my collage sheet images- please email me if you wish to showcase your art. 

ATC Swap!  Lenna Andrews hosted an ATC Swap featuring my collage sheet images from Altered By Design. check it out at --------------www.creativelenna.com 

You can find ATCs and other artwork using my images on the "Gallery" page of this site.  This page is reserved for artwork orther than mine using Altered By Design collage images.  My work using Alterd By Design images will be featured on other sections of this site-

January 31-08  Big News!!!  I was honored to be a part of the Diva Craft Lounge on January 30 Live Talk Radio-www.divacraftlounge.com

February 4/08- With the release of my last piece published in Somerset Studio Oct-Nov edition,  and  the promise of having one of my bag books published  by a Stampington publication in 2008 , I have decided to suspend my submissions for awhile.  I enjoyed the experience, and am extremely proud to have had so many articles and art pieces published in such a short amount of time.  

I can now move on to a few new creative endeavors, including designing more collage sheets for "Altered By Design" and adding in some free lance work as well.  I will be adding new online classes to the Joggles site and hope to have an online class up and running at this site by late 2008. Lots of plans for 2008 so stay tuned! 

February 12/08- I had such a geat time at CHA and while watching a demo by the fabulous Sherill Kahn, met a wonderful artist by the name of Alma de la Melena Cox.  Please follow this link to visit her website- www.almaart.com  Extremely unique and vibrant, her art is as light and cheerful as her soul.