Gothic Arches- Paris Expositions

I was honored when Nancy asked if I could help out with Gothic Arches one week. You bet! I decided on the theme Paris Expositions. Big surprise huh? I choose the images fromArtistic Outpost Paris Exposition plate, hence the name for the challenge. Mines pretty simple, I had actually done two, but didn't like the first one. Thanks for joining in, be sure and check out all the entries this week at Gothic Arches

I'm Over the Moon- PUBLISHED

I am so EXCITED I received a wonderful surprise in my mailbox. My mailady has really been good to me lately. A complimentary issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry.!!! I screamed so loud my DH heard me and he wasn't even home!!! LOL. Its the very FIRST time I have been in Belle Armoire. The fantastic magazine published by Stampington. A few months back I decided to submit a couple of pieces but never dreamed any of it would published. I skimmed through it so fast I missed it the first time around. O.K. Lynn slow down. I found it. Towards the back but yes it was there!! Yeah!!!! They still have a couple more of my pieces who knows maybe another surprise in the future. I Hope so! Be sure and pick up your own issue of this Beautiful magazine.

Technique by Design

TJ is having a design challenge this month where you use there sketch design and three of there techniques to be entered in a drawing for a lifetime of TJ newletter. I finally got around to getting mine done. my three techniques are Antiqued Glimmers (my fav) Glassy Embossing and Double embossed metal. My stamps are both fromI Brake for Stamps. Wouldn't it be great to be a Junkie for life! A TJ junkie that is! Good luck everyone!

Tag Tuesday- Shamrocks

Its all about the green this week on Kard Krazy Green Shamrocks that is. Here's my take on the theme. Antiqued glimmers background from TJ. Stamps are from
Artistic Outpost and Stamp Francisco I know the little guy dwarfs the cow but hey its creative right? LOL
Go take a peak today at Kard Krazy, Thanks Louise!

I Love Paris

And I Love the New stamps from Artistic Outpost,the Paris Exposition line. Here's a little atc using them as a background, The image was a gift from my dear Friend Shar! The transparency at the bottom is from Artchix Studios

Etsy Site Update

After reviewing some of the other work offered on Etsy I have decided to reduce prices on many of the items in my Etsy shop. So if you had your eye on something special go check out my new Lower prices. Hurry items may go FAST!!!!!

Amazing Mail

When I got home this evening I had the best gifts waiting in my mailbox. I had won some goodies from some very talented artists during the OWOH event. I won this Gorgeous Handmade tile book from Penny at A Penny For Your Thoughts. Penny is an uber talented artist. I admire her art so much!!! She always has such inspiring works on her blog and has been published in Several Stampingtonmagazines. Go see for yourself. You won't be disappointed!
Here's a close up of the side. Amazing how she weaves these little sticks to form the binding.
The book itself is from Tiles and has the most gorgeous green variegated cover and back. Thank you so much Penny . I LOVE it!!! I'll be filling it with some special pages soon.
My next gift is from Shelly Rae Wood. Shes a mixed media artist, you can see more of her amazing art at Shelly Rae Wood Isn't this just adorable? Its a sweet hanging. Spells out the word DREAM on these cute little dresses adorned with sheer Fairy wings. It hangs from the most yummy fibers all woven together.

Here's a close up of of one of the dresses. Isn't it sweet!! It will hang proudly in my studio for all to see.

Now don't you all wish you would have joined in the OWOH event. It really was amazing!!!

Gothic Arches -Steampunk

Now you don't think I'd miss out on this one do you? I just happen to Love steampunk and trying to come up with new ideas and how to use it is half the FUN! Here's my Steampunk piece for Gothic Arches
If you have a chance go check out all the wonderful art, better yet why don't you play along! I used metal sheeting and embossed the gears. then lots of built up paints for texture, The camera stamp is from Stamp Francisco

Mardi Gras ATC's

Here are some ATC's from a swap I did with an online group I belong to. I feel so lucky to be a part of there group. Such incredible artists every one of them!!!!
The top one is one of mine. Starting from Top left is Kris Dickinson's(also the host of this swap) Teri Chinen, Laura Carson, bottom left Julie Ziemann, April Dudko,Liz DeWitt. Thank you ladies for your incredible Art!!

Tag Tuesday

It was a real challenge this week at Kard Krazy . You were to do a cutesy tag. Well for those who know me I really don't do cute. I searched through my stamps and found this kitty Ballerina. Colored her with markers, a little glitter, and some homemade fringe. O.K that's about as cute as I'm gonna get. Go check out all the entries!

ETSY shop now open!!!

Yes, it's finally here! My ETSY site is now open for business. You'll find a variety of my creations, from cards and ATC's to jewelry and altered bottles, and many other pieces of altered art! I will also be happy to do commissions for custom pieces. Just contact me to let me know what you'd like, and we will see what we can work out. You can access my site from the sidebar, or just follow this link.

Trash to Treasure Art

In other news, I did my Grand Opening gift certificate drawing. I used my random number generator, and the Results are:

Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2010-02-19 23:52:19 UTC

Congratulations to Terri Gordon!
You now have a $25.00 gift certificate for use in my shop, and free shipping on your order!

OWOH- and Etsy opening soon

WOW, I have had an incredible time visiting the blogs during the One World One Heart adventure!! I have seen the most amazing artists around. So inspiring in every sense of the word.
I never dreamt I would have so many visitors and read some of the nicest comments for my little giveaway. I am humbled that so many would sign up for my trinkets. Thank you all for stopping by and to those of you who choose to follow me along my own journey! I hope I can inspire you in some way.
I will be out of town for a few days but have asked my DH to check my blog and email for any information on OWOH. I will do my best to contact the winners right away, offer you your choice, but please be patient I will send out the prizes asap.

On another note I have been working diligently with a little help from my DS (o.k. A lot of help) to get my Etsy site up and going. You'll be happy to hear I have approx 45 items ready to go. Whoa that was alot of work, glad its behind me. I have decided to go live as soon as I return. So my Opening for my Etsy store should be next Friday. I hope you all take a minute to check it out. I also will be announcing the winner of my $25.00 gift certificate at that time for those who gave me the courage to go for it!!!!

So I guess your all waiting to hear who won? I used the random # generator to pick my 3 #'s Drum roll please ....... Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

132
431
214
Timestamp: 2010-02-15 11:17:35 UTC
First place is is MIZ CARLA
Second place is Kristen of Twinkle Twinkle
Third place is Jennifer at 3 reed dotter

Congrats to the winners. I will try and reach you for further information. If for some reason I am unable to reach any of my winners I will redraw upon my return.
Thank you all again.
Lynn

Lace and Fibers Box

Don't you just Love Lace? The old vintage lace that has just the touch of creamy color to it? That's what inspired my Lace bird box and gift cards.On Gingersnap Creations you can see lots of beautiful samples using Lace and fibers.
For my box I covered an old cigar box with lace paper, vintage lace pieces and torn music sheets to make a little nest for this sweet bird to perch atop. A little glitz with some glitter twigs. The cards were made using torn papers collaged and some bird images from Retro Cafe Arts. If a couple of these cards look familiar that's because they were published in the Christmas issue of Somerset Studios For info on how to make them check out the Christmas issue!

CLOSED OWOH Giveaway

Its finally here. Grab your ticket and Climb on board the magic carpet to share the journey with bloggers all over the world. The One World One Heart Giveaway was started by Lisa from A Whimsical bohemian three years ago as a way for bloggers to connect. I had just started my blog last year so didn't have a chance to join in. Anyone can join in my giveaway. You don't need to have a blog, just make sure you leave a way for me to reach you. The giveaway ends on Feb. 14Th at 12:00 and will close at that time. I will use the random # generator to draw my winners,just make sure you only enter one comment! Others will be disqualified. First # drawn gets first pick, second # drawn gets second pick, etc. To read more about Lisa scroll to the bottom of my page. I will be out of town but will announce the winners of my giveaway by Saturday the 20Th.
So here's whats up for grabs.

A book pendant I made with etched copper metal, with a stamped mica cover and hangs from a leather cord.
Captured Heart. A altered metal tin shrine I made.
Paris, A mini altered canvas that hangs from a vintage jewelry piece.
Best of luck. Thanks for stopping by!
Lynn

WHAT IS ONE WORLD ONE HEART?
Lisa created this event in 2007. The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. 2007 had roughly 85-90 participants and many connections were made because of it......friendships that are still going strong.
We had a strong showing the first year for sure, and then in 2008 we had just about tripled that number. In 2009 there were 911 participants, to say I was amazed is an understatement. 28 countries were represented in the 2009 event as well.
See Lisa's blog for even more information.

Valentine Blog Hop

Glad you could join us! Here's my Valentine Tag using some great stamps from The Artistic Stamper Even the paper flowers were stamped with both sequin waste stamps before I assembled them. I used the Quote, mini hearts, background heart and large framed heart to create my Valentine tag. Have fun at the hop!!! So here's the scoop!!


Welcome to the Gingersnap Creations’ Valentine Blog Hop and Hop Stop #7!

If you’ve already been hopping then hopefully you have just come from Laura at As Happy As...
If you are starting here, welcome! It's a loop so you can start anywhere along the way!

At each stop, you need to collect a word! There are 9 stops in all starting and ending with the Gingersnap Creations
blog where you can get all the specific information and get a peak at the the goodies in the Valentine Giveaway including some treats from The Artistic Stamper

When you get all your words, 9 in all, unscramble them to form a quotation about love. Once you have your guess at the quote, email it and your name to gingersnapstamp@gmail.com by February 20, 2010. We will be picking one lucky winner at random from the correct entries to win the Valentine Giveaway package!

If you visit all the stops, you should end up right back at Gingersnap Creations
with 9 words! Unscramble the words to come up with a love quote and email it on to gingersnapstamp@gmail.com. That's all there is to it!

If you get lost along the way, you can see the entire route at Gingersnap Creations.

My word is "touch".

Your next stop on the hop is Shar atIll Tempered Ink

Monogram Tag

Well the days seem to just be flying by anymore. I managed to get a tag put together for Tag Tuesday at Kard Krazy.
The theme is Monogram. I decided on the Dabbed Shimmers and Metallic Pop techniques from the new issue at TJ
for this one. Combing a few different challenges together. My stamp is from I Brake For Stamps.
My Monogram letter F is a chipboard letter covered with dp. The flower is made by stamping on crept paper and cutting out circles held together with a brad. I'll have to share how to do the fringe in a tutorial soon, My friend Inka shared this one with me!

Altered Glove Hanging

I had so much fun creating this piece for the lace challenge atGingersnap Creations
This month we have a wonderful sponsor. Jennie from Artistic Stamper based in the U.K. She provided the beautiful stamps I used in this piece. When I think of lace I think of Victorian elegance and whats more elegant than a vintage glove? I did a transfer of the wonderful stamped woman on a piece of Sheer Heaven then chalked it before transferring it to the glove, added buttons, a bit of vintage lace and stamped the text inside the vintage bead work piece,added satin flower and tulle. A hat pin and some text finish it off. It hangs from a silk ribbon.
Watch for more wonderful art all month on the Gingersnap Creations blog and here too.

Personalized Altered Dolls and ATC Class

What a Fun night I had, tonight was our monthly get together with the Designing Divas! It was Inka from Altered Artifacts
turn to do a project, and what a project she did!!! She came up with the most amazing idea. She spent hours on her computer making these dolls, in each of our images. We cut them out of card stock and decorated each one to suit us. So now I have my very own "Lynn" Paper doll. So can you pick mine out yet? Hint.. I'm wearing pantaloons! LOL, she also sent me a picture of me with my doll, but honestly I need a new doo, so sorry gals no photo tonight. Be on the watch for Inka to make these available to the public on Etsy soon, YES you too can have your very own paper doll in your likeness!!!. Wouldn't these just be adorable as a Bride and Groom set for a wedding celebration?

While I have you here a little recap on Saturdays ATC class I taught at Scrapers and Stampers. We had the most wonderful time! But me being the ditz I sometimes am, forgot my camera,but Linda fromStudio L 3 remembered hers and did the most wonderful write up on her site. She is such a delight to be around go take a peek to see how much fun you missed out on! but remember I still needed that new doo! LOL.

A Vintage Beauty

I used one of the face stamps from the latest release from I Brake For Stamps and the watercolor markers technique from
TJ easy peasy with some Graphic 45 paper background and a silk flower thrown in for good measure.
Use code SAVE10LYNN at checkout to save 10%!!

Steampunk pin

Here's another little teaser for you another Steampunk pin That will be in my Etsy site soon.

Tag Tuesday-Touch of Red-Sweet Heart

Well I finally got a chance to play again in the tag Tuesday challenge from Kard Krazy. I missed last weeks play time! Louise's challenge this week is for Valentines day with a Touch of Red. Here's my little tag "Sweet Heart". I used stamps from
Oxford Impressions
Beloved plate and as you can tell just a touch of red. Thanks Louise glad to be back!

ATC Class

If you just happen to be in the Boise area this Saturday. I will be teaching a really fun Valentine ATC class at Scrappers and Stampers.Located off Cole and Ustick We have a few spots still open. Come join in for a great afternoon of fun. Class is from 12:00 to 2:00. cost is only $12.50 call or stop by the store to hold your spot!

Faces

This has to be my favorite so far from the new faces plate from I Brake For Stamps
Don't forget to use the coupon code SAVE10LYNN at checkout. Every little bit helps right?

Mardi Gras ATC's

Here's a couple of little Mardi Gras ATC's for an online swap I belong to.