Romancing The Artist Within

Altered BoxThe Year of the Dragon

2012-02-10T16:06:00.003-05:00

I took a round gift box and cut Japanese made papers and covered the box. I painted the rim gold. I used images from Altered Pages. www.alteredpages.com I glued on some Chinese paper money and coins; flowers and a name plate. Once I got started it was fun to do. It's for a swap, so I hope my partner likes it.

Another curly scarf

2012-02-08T14:36:00.003-05:00

I've finished 3 in the last day. They are all different. Here is one bright and cheery one. I believe the yarn is from Barnet or Bernet Yarns. Enjoy.

12x12 Steampunk Canvas

2012-02-08T11:23:00.002-05:00

I love doing these types of pictures using canvas and wonderful papers from Graphic 45. I have so much paper that I am trying to use them up to make room for the new collections. The flowers are from stash. I love to use Glimmer Mist on them to make them whatever colour I need for the design. Lots of elements are added here and there. Enjoy

2012-02-06T15:27:00.003-05:00

My cards are now in my card blog. Take a look and see more of what I've been up to.
I love comments, so please leave a comment and maybe even be a follower. Comments inspire me. Thanks for visiting.

http://www.tolegranny.blogspot.com/

Atcs I received in a swap

2012-02-06T10:05:00.003-05:00

These atcs were from Michelle H. The theme was "I Dream In Colour". I love the composition and how Michelle interpreted the theme. The images are from Altered Pages. Thanks Michelle.

My charm bracelet and necklace

2012-02-03T19:17:00.003-05:00

This is from a charm swap we did last year. I finally got the bracelet together and had enough charms for a necklace. This was a fun project.

2012-02-03T10:27:00.002-05:00

I created this little mini for Valentine's Day. There are places for your photos and journaling on the tags inside the pockets. This mini is made with paper bags. Back ground papers are by Stampin'Up and the all the images are from Altered Pages. here.

2012-02-03T10:25:00.000-05:00

A Valentine Mini book

2012-02-03T10:15:00.003-05:00

Another scarf today

2012-01-30T20:16:00.003-05:00

This one is using Red Heart Sashay in the colour Salsa. I love doing these while watching tv. Keeps my mind and hands busy.

cards are now moved

2012-01-30T10:37:00.002-05:00

I've been making cards but I've moved them to my card blog. Art for the Creative Mind which is the same name as the Yahoo Group. In my profile you can just click and it will take you there. Enjoy

I've been knitting again

2012-01-30T10:33:00.003-05:00

The brown one is easy and fun to do. This one is made for a friend. The white and purple one is made from Roving and it's made for a young lady at church who loves purple.

Project in progress

2012-01-19T11:29:00.002-05:00

This is still a piece in the thinking stages. It will be a steampunk on canvas. Nothing is glued down yet. This will be the before and I will post the after shot when I get it together.
I'm also working on a Valentine's Day mini album. I like to work on several things at once. I never have time to get bored. Enjoy

Still knitting

2012-01-19T11:27:00.003-05:00

Here is another knitted project. It's a snood. You can wear it as cowl scarf or pull it over your head to keep you nice and cozy. It's made of long fringe type yard in a chocolate brown.

Artist Trading Cards

2012-01-14T11:21:00.002-05:00

The first two atcs are for a swap called "I Dream In Colour" Not sure if you can capture that or not. The 3rd one is an ATC Triptych. All images are from Altered Pages. Various printed papers in the background.

2012-01-13T20:40:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XbfzX3ASA&context=C38ffc56ADOEgsToPDskIcXbHotZEsMmhTMVKdQX-P

Give away on Drew's YouTube channel.

My new project

2012-01-11T11:12:00.003-05:00

This is my new steampunk doll. It was fun to do. I used a paper mache torso and covered it with paper and embellished it with all kinds of things I found in my stash. The chandelier is from my miniature dollhouse stage.

4x4 Teesha Moore Style

2012-01-07T10:49:00.003-05:00

Here is a little 4x4 using Teesha Moore's style. It's like doodling with paper, watercolour and marker. Had fun with this one. I like the freedom of this style.

Another card

2012-01-06T22:08:00.002-05:00

Having fun playing making cards today. This one was a one on one swap with a lady on another group I'm on. I'm not active on there, but I thought this swap might be fun.

My first card of the year

2012-01-06T15:01:00.004-05:00

I had to make a flip flop card for a swap on Art For the Creative Mind Yahoo group. This is how it turned out. I hope my partner likes it. I was happy with it. All the measuring and cutting can be a challenge, but who doesn't like a challenge?

TH configurations and Graphic 45 team up

2012-01-06T14:56:00.003-05:00

I used the Tim Holtz configurations box and Graphic 45 Steampunk collection for this. I've had it on the table thinking about it for months, so I bit the bullet yesterday and starting cutting up the papers. Boy, it's hard to cut up Graphic 45 papers. I love them all. Just added embellishments and just had fun with it. Should I add flowers to the outside? The jury is still out on that.

AP Circus card

2012-01-06T14:16:00.003-05:00

Here is the first of a set of 6 Birthday cards all about the Circus. The Circus image is from Altered Pages, the printed paper is by Graphic 45.

2012...a different year, a new year

2012-01-06T13:17:00.000-05:00

I have been working on some stuff...so stay tuned.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T12:11:00.002-05:00

Want to wish all my friends and family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and a joyous Kwansa.

Hope everyone has a healthy and creative New Year.
From my house to yours.

Fill Your Christmas Stocking

2011-12-02T09:49:00.004-05:00

Made this stocking for a swap on Art For the Creative Mind yahoo group. I liked the way it turned out. One side is brown leather that I found in my stash and put it through my Big Shot with the new stocking die by Stampin'Up. The reindeer is a TH die, and the rest of the embellishments are from stash. Snowflakes are cut from glitter paper and a snowflake punch. That paper was really hard to cut with the punch.
The side showing is made of paper with leather cuff, heal and toe made with the leather. The Rosette the TH die. Stocking is filled with this and that. I found a Christmas pin in my stash that I also added.

Advent calendar

2011-11-26T15:27:00.001-05:00

I was surprised last week with a gift in the mail from a friend. A beautiful vintage advent calendar. Each little pocket has a saying and/or chocolate. Thanks so much June C. You are the best.

A couple of things I've been working on.

2011-11-23T09:33:00.004-05:00

I've picked up my knitting needles again and made this hat for a Christmas present. It is made from yarn called Rozetti Marina. Great to work with.
The banner is for a swap. You only can see part of it. Hopefully enough to get the idea. It spells Believe.
While I was away I had brought along some supplies but not enough to get to fancy. So the first card you see is from that adventure.
I think fall is my best season for colour.
The Side Step Card is for a swap too. I used Graphic45 Christmas Emporium collection.

Trash to Treasure 3rd Yr Blogaversary

2011-11-12T09:35:00.003-05:00

Lynn is having a wonderful giveaway. Check out her blog TrashtoTreasure.blogspot.com
Leave a comment and make sure you mention the awesome BONUS she will be adding to her giveaway.

2011-10-15T12:45:00.001-04:00

Just a couple of tags I made a few weeks ago for a swap on Altered Pages.

Winter Season around the corner

2011-10-15T12:39:00.004-04:00

The winter season and Christmas is just around the corner. It's a great time to be creative. There are so many possibilities for design. If you like a new challenge or are looking for a group that is not afraid to try new things, then I have a group for you.

http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/artforthecreativemind/

So come on over and have some fun with us.

Nothing New

2011-10-14T09:34:00.002-04:00

Sorry, I haven't posted. Boy it looks like it's almost a month. I just received a new computer and I'm still learning my way around Windows 7 and Firefox. Trying to recover all my pictures, videos, contacts etc.
I am also going a away for a couple of weeks as well. I'm bringing stuff to work on, so I'll be playing.
Have a great autumn. Stay tuned. Hugs to all my followers.

Halloween Mask

2011-09-24T16:21:00.004-04:00

I always loved the thought of going to a maskerade party from centuries ago. All dressed up and waltzing around the ballroom. The ladies with their beautiful handheld masks. Here is my version. The plastic mask was purchased years ago at Micheal's. Background paper is a Japanese imported paper with gold running through it. Stampin'Up ribbons,and rosette flower made from Stampin'Up paper. Wooden dowel, feathers and butterfly from stash. Rhinestones are also from Stampin'Up.
This was a great challenge and I hope you will have fun making one yourself. Enjoy an artful journey.

Halloween in a teacup

2011-09-19T19:04:00.002-04:00

I know I did make this cup as 3d as the other memmbers of the swap, but it was fun to do this way. The hand and skelton came from the Dollar store. Paper was Stampin'Up and misc stickers from Martha Stewart and stash.

A couple of journal pages

2011-09-17T13:18:00.003-04:00

Here is a page from a journal swap we are doing on the group. The theme in this book is Alice in Wonderland. So I used Graphic 45 paper, and a stamp from Oxford Expressions.

Board Book

2011-09-17T12:06:00.003-04:00

These are a few pages I did for my board book swap. All the images used were from Altered Pages. see Altered Pages here All embellishments are from stash (unknown), papers are from Stampin'Up, Tim Holtz and other sources. It was a fun project. It is very thick so I hope my partner likes it.

My Halloween Book

2011-09-14T11:30:00.002-04:00

The book started out to be Toilet Paper Rolls flattened. Covered with papers from everywhere, many from Stampin'Up. Embellishments from Tim Holtz paper,alcohol inks, dies, and other things from Dollar Store finds.

Halloween cont'd

2011-09-14T11:21:00.002-04:00

to be continued.

My TP book for Halloween

2011-09-14T11:07:00.003-04:00

Last few pages..more to come

A Giveaway

2011-09-09T08:10:00.002-04:00

I've been thinking that I might have a give away on my blog when I reach 200 followers. I really appreciate all of you who have been following my journey and leaving comments. As soon as I get my book swaps out of the way I will have a place to gather some goodies and post a picture of all you will receive. So stayed tuned.

Wild Wild West ATCs

2011-09-08T21:16:00.003-04:00

A couple of atcs I made recently for a swap about the wild wild west. The collage sheets were from Luna. The map of Texas was from a candy box someone has sent me.

Textured Canvas "Enjoy the Journey"

2011-08-22T21:42:00.003-04:00

I had fun today, creating this whimsical lady on a painted textured background. I drew her and then used gesso to white out the background. Cut out a dress and added gesso to that to soften it. She was then painted with acrylics and outlined with my new Pitt Pens. I love the way she turned out. It was my first time doing this kind of art. She is cute, don't you think?

Altered Pages card

2011-08-11T11:43:00.003-04:00

Another card using images from Altered Pages. Have you been there lately? Lots of new sheets, stamps and other supplies you will want to try.
click here

Fun Tags

2011-08-09T15:37:00.002-04:00

I created these tags last night since I couldn't sleep. The tags were first sprayed with Tattered Angel Glimmer Mists. The images are from some epherema that I received and fell in love with.

Dreaming of Paris!

2011-08-08T21:12:00.002-04:00

Have you ever dreamed of going to Paris. A romantic city with ancient architecture, cobble stones, and outdoor cafes. Created this card using an image from Altered Pages. Enjoy your journey.

Back to School Cards

2011-08-08T21:06:00.005-04:00

I made these cards using Altered Pages collage sheets. School is just around the corner for many children. Summer is almost over. Being away for weeks, it was hard to get back into the swing of things, so I also start with some easy cards.

I'm back!

2011-08-08T20:58:00.002-04:00

Just got back from holiday to British Columbia. We toured Bowen Island, Vancouver Island and the city of Vancouver on the main land. Had a great time.

Forever canvas

2011-07-16T14:32:00.003-04:00

Using the theme "Forever" this is Michelle's last canvas. Using the Graphic 45 Steampunk Debuntante collection. Flowers created by Tim Holtz rosette die, T Holtz gears and metal flowers from 'unknown'. She lived the way this one turned out. This is for her sister in remembrance of their Dad.

When life springs forward

2011-07-16T11:05:00.002-04:00

Another canvas remembering spring as nature bursts to life again. May be always remember the springs in our lives. The papers are from Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime collection.
The 3rd canvas yet to come.

Dancing through Life

2011-07-16T11:00:00.003-04:00

One of 3 canvases that I'm doing for a friend. Using a 12x12 canvas, adhered beautiful papers from Graphic 45 Curtain Call collection. These canvases are for her and her family to remember their dad. Her dad doesn't have much longer to live and she wants to surprise him with this gift.

Wednesday's Tag "secrets"

2011-07-13T10:05:00.002-04:00

Tag is first distressed with Glimmer Mists (Tattered Angels); stamped with the Lady in a long coat by Altered Pages, the flower image is also by Altered Pages, sheet #598. Buttons from stash. What is her secret? I guess we will never know. Maybe it's hiding under her long coat, or maybe she has been stood up in the garden.

My newest 10 min cards

2011-07-12T19:19:00.002-04:00

Background papers and cardstock is by Stampin'Up. Images are from Altered Pages. I love doing the 10 min cards. I like to use up what is sitting on my table. It's one way of cleaning off you table without throwing things away.

A pretty little card

2011-07-11T10:51:00.003-04:00

I love making cards, tags, atcs with left over paper and embellishments after finishing another project. Here is my most recent card. Simple but cute.
Thanks for visiting my block. You are all great followers.

Le Romantique canvas

2011-07-11T10:34:00.002-04:00

This is actually not a stretch canvas but a piece of 7.5x7.5 mdf board that I painted the edges and covered the surface with some paper by K&Co. The image is cut from Graphic 45 LeRomantique collection. The pearl and lace are by Prima. Handmade satin roses and metal flowers by Graphic 45 finish the piece. I just love doing these little canvases. So many of the new papers by Graphic 45 and other companies really inspire me. Enjoy

Altered spoon

2011-07-05T19:57:00.002-04:00

This is not my best steampunk, but it was fun to do. I found this old dessert spoon from a collector's series. It has a kangaroo at the top..but it's from a Canadian collection. In the bowl of the spoon I glued in some watch parts to look like they were spilling out. It's for a swap so I hope my partner likes it. The group has been doing some really awesome spoons. Mine pales in comparison. I will do another one later on.

A little altered box

2011-06-20T20:08:00.002-04:00

Just a little box I've been working on. The box was first painted with gesso to remove the shine, then covered with Graphic 45 papers. Add some black pleated ribbon, flowers dyed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, then a little corsage pin that we received in a swap. This box is a replacement for another box that went astray.

Just a little wax canvas

2011-06-20T15:26:00.003-04:00

Well I just finished this little canvas today. The stamp is by LaBlanche. I love this stamp. The background is a free collage paper from Stampington and all other cardstock is by Stampin'Up. Grears by Tim Holtz. The piece is then covered with beeswax. I like it. It's going to be a gift to someone...I wonder who?

Good morning Bloggers

2011-06-11T10:35:00.002-04:00

It's been awhile since I've add anything to my page. I will be adding things soon. So stay with me. Thanks for visiting.

Independance Day Envelope Mini album

2011-05-16T13:47:00.002-04:00

Here is a few pages from my latest envelope mini album using Altered Pages Collage sheets. Spaces on the pages and tags are for you to add your 4th of July photos or you can journal the tags. Assorted printed papers, embellishments and flowers were used. Lots of pockets in this one. Enjoy

A new Old World layout

2011-05-06T09:57:00.004-04:00

Here is my newest layout. The frame was first painted black, crackled, and then painted with a red, then over painted again with a plum colour. I just happened to have some gold leaf on the table so I stuck that down here and there on the frame. Not sure if I like that or not. Maybe it gives it the old world touch. The papers used are from Graphic 45 Renaissance Faire collection. Now these paper do all the work. Elements were cut and layered to give it the 3d look. Flowers are from Prima, but some were sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists. The photo is of...guess who?

Great day in the neighbourhood

2011-05-05T12:31:00.002-04:00

I wish I had time to enter all the blog challenges that go on daily, weekly and monthly. I never seem to have the time. There are so many wonderful talented artists out there. I wish I could add my art to the heap. Have a great day.
ps...what happened to Playlist. My playlist got dumped. boo whooo...

My newest creation

2011-05-04T19:24:00.003-04:00

Here is the front cover and a couple of pages. Most of the papers come from the Mariposa Collection. The blank envelope book is by Graphic 45. Tissue Tape and other embellishments by Tim Holtz. Flowers cut using TH tattered flowers die and misted with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists. Throughout the book are Prima flowers, assorted butterfly stickers, vintage lace, and other trims. It doesn't close well, so I will be using an black elastic belly band.

Altered Pages

2011-05-04T15:51:00.002-04:00

Altered Pages have revamped their website and it will be launched very soon.
Place a postal order before the old website closes and before the new one opens you can receive a FREE magnetic frame kit including all materials and instructions. The Kit makes two frames. One per customer please. (colors will vary)
See them on the homepage, www.alteredpages.com
Take a look at the great new stamps that are coming in. Lots of new products for you too.
http://alteredpages.com/index.html

Sad news

2011-05-02T15:22:00.003-04:00

So sorry to hear this news today. Check out their website for the closing out sale.

Pretty Card

2011-04-17T21:46:00.002-04:00

A little card I put together for Altered Pages using collage sheet #639. The cardstock is by Stampin'Up, printed papers from Graphic 45, ribbon is vintage seam binding, and Fiskers border punch was used. Enjoy the journey.

Once Upon a Springtime Graphic 45

2011-04-15T19:40:00.002-04:00

Had the wooden book piece for years with the intention of painting it. When I picked up the Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime collection I just had to do something with it and decided to use the book. I painted the book Delta Timberline green acrylic paint and slip slapped some ivory into the paint to tone it down. I painted the sides gold. Then the fun began deciding where and what to cut from the papers. Flowers are Prima and lace from stash. I hope you like it.

Le Cirque

2011-04-08T22:59:00.003-04:00

Had this little burlap canvas sitting around and thought maybe it would work well with Graphic 45 Le Cirque Collection.

Grow Where You are Planted

2011-04-06T21:24:00.003-04:00

I created this 9.5"x5" card using the Vintage Flower Seeds collage sheet from Altered Pages. Selected printed papers from Stampin'Up. Flower is from the Dollar Store which I took apart and added a brad to the center. 3 red buttons from stash.
I cut out the roses, lily, label and lady from the collage sheet and mounted on the the cardstock sheet using Pop Up Dots for a 3-d look. This card would look great framed or mounted on a distressed or painted long canvas.
click here to take you to Altered Pages.

Great day for a Monday

2011-04-04T11:55:00.002-04:00

I want to thank the many followers I've had over the last few days. Followers help me continue to create and try new things. It's inspiring and encouraging. Thanks to everyone who leaves comments. I love you all.
I'm always looking for new ideas to push me along to find my own artist within and to recognize my muse.
Today, is a day to finish up a couple of things and start some new ones. Make it a creative day wherever you are.

Cute Pop Ups BEWARE

2011-04-03T14:41:00.002-04:00

I was on someone's blog and they had the cutest pop up that said Welcome to My Blog. So I went to the site to get the widget and POOF.....I was hit was hit with 29different viruses, worms and trojens. So do not go to this site "Emily The Strange" Welcome to My Blog Pop Up Widget.
This was the first time I was ever infeccted. I'm usually very careful. It's a good thing I have a computer techie for a grandson.

Spring Mini Album

2011-04-03T04:24:00.003-04:00

Here is the front cover for the spring mini album. Assorted papers from Graphic 45 and Mariposa Collection. Prima flowers were dyed to go with the box. Other embellishments taken from stash. This is still a album in progress. I hope my swap partner on the Art For The Creative Mind yahoo group likes it.

Spring mini album

2011-04-03T04:16:00.002-04:00

More pages to come. These pages will be made into a book to go along with the box.

Yellow for Spring Altered Box

2011-04-02T10:46:00.004-04:00

Another altered box. Love the bright colours...so looking forward to spring flowers and summer weather. I found this book box that already had printed flowers and butterflies on it. I embellished with Prima flowers that I sprayed with Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), bird nest, birds, lace and frame from stash, door knob from 7Gypsies, Birdcage die and chain from Tim Holtz. Butterflies cut from Graphic 45. Now to make the mini album for inside. Enjoy
Just entered this box for the challenge on http://alteritmonthly.blogspot.com/
click here

Big Ben by Scrolls Work Stamps

2011-03-29T15:49:00.002-04:00

Lady in Pink Tag

2011-03-25T15:28:00.003-04:00

Large tag covered with paper from the Maraposa Collection, stamped using T!m Holtz stamps, lace, flowers from stash, vintage lady from a free on line site. Tag is edged with TH Distressed ink.

More Spring Tags

2011-03-24T15:32:00.007-04:00

The background is spritz with Distressed reinkers. Script stamp on the background. A corner piece of paper from the Maraposa collection, sentiment stamp from Tim Holtz.
The second one the same type of background. The umbrella stamp by Stamps Happen. Coloured with Stampin'Up markers. Spring stamp (unknown), flower by Prima.
Created for Tag Tuesday blog challenge
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Spring Tag...not so spring colours

2011-03-23T19:57:00.002-04:00

Had fun with Tim Holtz stains on the background. Little butterflies stamped on the background and Tim Holtz stamp sentament.

Birdcage tags

2011-03-23T19:10:00.002-04:00

It was fun using Tim Holtz birdcage die cuts to make these tags. I heat embossed the tags and added some crackle but that didn't show up. I coloured the ball chain with Alcohol ink...worked like a charm. Enjoy

2011-03-19T21:44:00.001-04:00

Mini Album inside pages

2011-03-19T21:39:00.001-04:00

Mini Album Graphic 45 inspired

2011-03-18T09:54:00.003-04:00

Here is my matching mini album that was suppose to fit in the box. I didn't allow for the rings so now it's too big. I will just have to make another one. It was a fun project. All papers are by Graphic 45. Most of the flowers used are Prima that have been Glimmer Misted (Tattered Angels) and some are handmade using Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die. Ribbons, lace, and fibers from stash.

My first altered box

2011-03-15T12:27:00.003-04:00

This is my first altered box. I took a round paper mache gift box and covered it with Graphic 45 papers from the Steampunk Debutante Collection. Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz hardware, black pompom braid and black ribbon were added to complete the box. Mirrored butterfly was found at a Dollar Store. Now to make a matching mini album to go inside. The title is Believe In Yourself.
I hope you enjoy my blog. Please come back again soon.

Dress her up Marie

2011-03-10T18:57:00.003-05:00

Made this dress for a swap on Art For the Creative Mind Yahoogroup. We are doing a monthly apparel swap. In January we did Slippers, in February a top hat, and March is the dress fit for Marie Antoinette. I covered some chipboard with pink cardstock by Stampin'Up and stamps flourishes on it, altough you can't really see it. Then I sewed lace and tulle together and layered it on the dress. It was fun to do. I hope my partner likes it.

Steampunk book

2011-03-07T15:47:00.003-05:00

Just had to show you the book one of the members of our group just finished. Isn't it fabulous? Jamie you did a wonderful job. Just had to show the world your creation.

12 X 12 Canvas #2 For You Mom

2011-02-24T20:22:00.004-05:00

I made this one today for my mother. This is a picture of her around 1943. Again I'm using Graphic 45 paper, flowers sprayed with Coffee Glimmer mist, gears by Tim Holtz and Sticklers. Edges with distress with Vintage Photo ink. I hope you like this one.

Graphic 45 Altered Canvas

2011-02-24T08:44:00.002-05:00

My first 12 x 12 Altered Canvas using Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante collection. The canvas was first painted black/brown using acrylic paint. When dried I sprayed it Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Gold) in the corners where the paper was torn away. You can't really see it in the picture and with the embellishments. I could have left that out with no change in the look. From there I just went ahead and glued the papers and embellishments down using Gel Medium. I had layed out the canvas in different ways before settling with this one. Once I got started gluing down the first piece for the background..it all just came together. I used the T!m Holtz gear die to cut some gears and distressed them with Vintage Photo and Soot Black. Flowers are from stash and I Glimmer Misted those a little too and added a little Stickles here and there. The pearls are from Stampin'Up and the gears from T!m Holtz. Voila!!

Journal Cover

2011-02-17T15:57:00.002-05:00

A friend asked me to make a journal cover for her. She picked out the picture and papers she wanted and I did the rest plus added the embellishments and this is what we came up with. I love the way it turned out...so feminine.

Days fly by to quickly

2011-02-09T11:54:00.003-05:00

It just seems that I post a new pieces and the next thing I know days have flown by with an new entry. What have I been doing? I've been making cards, but I post them on my other blog "Art For the Creative mind". So back to the drawing board. Think wonderful thoughts today. Be creative and enjoy the journey.

The Mad Hatter or did the Hat go Mad?

2011-02-04T09:01:00.002-05:00

This was fun to do using a Top Hat template in black cardstock. Made the mad hatter into a tag and tucked him inside. Embellished the hat with various papers cut outs. This is for another swap.

Index Card

2011-02-04T08:55:00.003-05:00

Here is my Rolodex card on Greece for a swap on Art For the Creative Mind yahoogroup. This is a year long swap going through the different countries of the world.

Queen of Hearts

2011-02-03T20:41:00.002-05:00

The theme was Queen of Hearts. So here are my two ATCs for the swap. I hope my partner likes them.

Be a winner

2011-02-03T19:10:00.000-05:00

Scrolls Work Referral Game Winner gets a $50 Grab Bag!!!
Today 8:00pm at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Scrolls-Work-Stamps/114038088629672
At Scrolls Work we are going to have another referral game!! Refer as many of your friends as you can. Have them post here who referred them and the person who has the most by Friday 02/11/11 will win a $50 grab bag!!!..

Great day

2011-02-03T10:49:00.002-05:00

It is sunny and bright today. A great day for creating. Are we thinking spring yet?

Waiting for the Train tag

2011-01-28T18:59:00.003-05:00

Basic shipping tag dry embossed using Cuttlebug folder, Tim Holtz Distressed inks, T.H crackle paint "Peeled Paint"; stamps by ScrollsWork Stamps; misc. flowers by Prima; lace from stash, brads and markers by Stampin'Up.

Back pages of the book

2011-01-25T15:59:00.003-05:00

Because the book was accordian folded, I thought I better finish off the back pages. I was going to leave them blank. So I just added some pictures and flowers to it and kept it simple. Since I last posted the front side, I found some lace to add. Just can't leave it along. Tonight I will pick a winner from the group.

The new revisions for the Time Out for Woman Book

2011-01-25T09:29:00.003-05:00

I have now finished the book. I gave it a more of a feminine feel to the steampunk look. I hope you like it. It is going to be a gift on the Yahoo Group...Art For the Creative Mind.

Time Out for Woman Book Revision

2011-01-25T09:24:00.002-05:00

The last of the revision for the book.

The start of book in progress

2011-01-20T11:58:00.003-05:00

I started this book without a theme, but now I think I will call it Time out for Women. I need to dress it up some to reflect women.

Book In Progress

2011-01-20T11:45:00.004-05:00

There is still some embellishing to do, maybe tags to add or trim.

Atc "Hands of Time"

2011-01-20T11:33:00.003-05:00

This is the 2nd atc for the same theme. Time goes so quickly in our lives...once you were a child and then time takes you on a life journey.

ATC "Time on Your hands"

2011-01-20T11:28:00.003-05:00

Here is one of two atcs for a swap on Art For the Creative Mind Yahoogroup.