Trash to Treasure Art

Something A little different

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Have you all heard of Pinterest? If not there's a link on my sidebar,

you must go check it out. An amazing site where everyone shares photos of things that interest them.

It was there where I spotted the most amazing pendants made from Silver clay. Yes it was really silver with the real price that goes with them . One piece of AMAZING jewelry can go for $650.00 to $850.00.

I'm not saying its not worth it, it is REAL silver after all. but on my budget I'd never be able to own one.

SO... I set out trying to create my own version using a differet product.

More about that later.

I made this as a Thank You for my Dear blog friend Tracy

who sent me a wonderful Christmas gift.

Remind me next year to have some Thank You gifts Pre-made. LOL

It has a little faux door and a lock and key.

I got word that she received it already so its o.k to share!

My GF's and I are planning a play day with that silver clay.

I can't wait to give it a try!

Love of Paris

2012-02-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

I created this Paris pendant for a dear blog friend as a Thank you,

she sent me a wonderful Christmas gift.

I wanted her to know how much I appreciate her!

Hopefully she has received it by now.

Its made with a metal niche frame. The doors open and close.

Collage image and charms from Alpha Stamps

Marie from Lost Bird Studio sent me this sweet little book and bookmark

as a Thank you for some things I sent her for Christmas.

and I was lucky to win this cool Martha Stewart anywhere punch

in a Giveaway from

Wayna at Creative Grammie.

Thank you Wayna!!!

Now I have some serious Blog catching up to do. See you all soon!

Valentine Canvas

2012-01-28T09:58:00.000-08:00

I had completely forgot I had done this for the Tic-Tac-Toe

challenge over at Flying-Unicorn.

The challenge was to create something using different elements

that made a tic-tac-toe.

I decided to cover the board with my altered canvas.

Stamps from Oxford Impressions. Bon Bon plate

Collage image from Alpha Stamps Wistful collage sheet.

You still have a few days to get in on the FUN, stop on over at Flying- Unicorn,

show your stuff and maybe even win some prizes!

I Love Rusty things

2012-01-26T08:27:00.000-08:00

Even if I have to make it myself.

Playing more with the New Steampunk Telegraph plate from

Oxford Impressions

I created this rusty book. Stamped all the gears into Sculpty Epox

Then rusted everything up.

Bits and pieces come from an old cash register.

Added a layer of mica over the text.

So much fun to create!

Marie- Alpha Stamps

2012-01-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

Do you Love Marie?

With the regal images and rich costumes and jewelry this lady wears so well.

If so you may want to check out Alpha Stamps

Where you just might want to get in on the" Off With Her Shoe" swap!!!

That's right..The sweetest Chipboard Marie Shoes comes in two different sizes.

The larger shoe is used for the swap.

Here's the mini shoe, Where I added a little umbrella made from a rosette.

and stamped the birds from the new Marie "How's My Hair" rubber stamps.

The larger Marie shoe- She could be a Snow Princess in this one.

Of course it wouldn't be Marie without her signature turquoise.

Another lages shoe.

A sweet tag made with the New Marie stamps!!

A Royal Marie ATC

Available in my Etsy Shop

A Marie Fabric collage book. Full of gorgeous laces.

Taking center stage a Marie image fabric transfer.

You can find all these wonderful collage images,

embellishments and shoes at Alpha Stamps

and the perfect time of year with Valentines day right around the corner.

What could be sweeter!

Published Somerset Gallery and Belated Thank You's

2012-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

I'll tell you it never gets old!!!

Whenever I receive a surprise in my mailbox that's UN-expected.

I can't wait to rip off the cover and see what was published.

I received the magazine Somerset Gallery at Christmas time,

but since the pieces that they published were

more of the nautical and Halloween flavor I decided to hold off showing you until now.

Some underwater Whimsy created with Oxford-Impressions

The Deep

My Stamped vintage mirror also made it in. Stamps are from Artistic Outpost.

Haunted Halloween

Now a couple of long overdo Thank You's to my sweet Friends

Right after Christmas I received these from my GF Tracy at Craft Addicts

Her AWESOME chunky atc. Tracy does the most amazing steampunk.

I drool every time I visit!

and how cool is this! The house die from Tim Holtz!

Thank you Dear Tracy

I Love them both

From Liz at Lulu Liz She makes the most beautiful creations with lace and fabrics.

This gorgeous heart sachet filled with Lavender. Yum Yum!!!

She also does the sweetest inchies you'll ever see, amongst other things.

Stop by and visit both these talented ladies won't you

. Your in for a real treat!!

Valentine Heart Tin

2012-01-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

I'm participating in the Valentine Tin Swap at Bliss Angels

Here's the tin I made for my partner Jill.

Outside tin

Inside tin

I hope she doesn't peek!

Fabric Valentine Sachets

2012-01-15T09:15:00.000-08:00

All Sold- Thank you Denise

I seem to be running behind again,

With work, doing special orders and the dreaded TAX time.

I did manage to find a little time to put together a few

fabric Lavender Sachet Hearts

for Valentines day.

Now in my Etsy shop.

Keeping in Touch

2012-01-11T10:18:00.000-08:00

Many years ago, before cell phones, computers and even the telephone.

People could always send a telegram

for all those important matters that just couldn't wait.

Oxford Impressions brand new stamp plate

London Telegraph

Has lots of Fun vintage images of those days gone by.

Gave this a bit of a Steampunk feel.

With the gears on the sheet. I embedded them into modeling paste

on the center building.

"Can you hear me now?" LOL

Caged Cupid

2012-01-08T08:33:00.000-08:00

Where has the time gone?

Already into the second week of January and I'm behind.

Well I have been busy creating some fun things for Valentines day.

Like this Caged Cupid using some wire,flowers,sheer ribbon

and the sweet stamps from Oxford Impressions

BonBon

Hows your new year going so far?

Valentines Already???

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

I barely got my Christmas packed away and already working on Valentines day.

Truth be told I started these before Christmas.

Soldered glass hearts with vintage lace sandwiched in between the glass.

Up cycled jewelry pieces added so each one is very unique. OOAK.

A close up of just one of my pieces, Check out my Etsy store for more.

Also some darling OOAK Valentine heart tart tins.

Collage image from Alpha Stamps

I only have a few available.Also in my Etsy shop.

Sold- Thank you Mary

A New Year a New Challenge

2012-01-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

Hey blogger's. Hope your New Year is starting off with a bang.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

I was invited to do a guest spot at Flying Unicorn. Haven't heard of them?
Well its a wonderful group of talented artists who have
fun challenges and prizes all month long.

Tag Your It

Hosted by moi

Stop on by Flying Unicorn to see what it
and several more challenges are all about.

Best thing is you have the entire month to enter.

Hope to see you there.

Happy New Year and Happy Creating

Wood Carved Kestral

2011-12-28T19:38:00.000-08:00

So I was updating my pinterest site and decided to add

some of my wood carved birds I've done over the years.

Somehow I never posted this one.

An American Kestral.

Created several years ago. I made the legs from welded wire and epoxy.

I carved the bird them placed him on a natural deer horn,

Created the stones and rocks from water putty.

carved the cactus from wood.

A true labor of love, it takes me around 3 months to complete a project like this.

Secret Santa Swap & Daily prize Package Giveaway at Alpha Stamps

2011-12-26T10:43:00.001-08:00

I participated in a Secret Santa swap this year in a Yahoo group I belong to

I was like a kid on Christmas morning and

couldn't wait to open my present from Martina at Stempel-Gewerkel

Oh my gosh, she really outdid herself sending so many wonderful things.

She also included two Beautiful ATC's

and a Lovely Christmas card. Thank you Martina.

I LOVE it all!!!

I played Secret Santa to Kris at Nostalgic Collage

I can finally show you what was in the box I made.

Lots of vintage ornaments, lace,

Vintage Christmas cards and lots of things to play with.

I played in another swap. An Altered Tin

hosted by Wendy at Bliss Angels

Here's the lovely Tin I received from Lynn Fox

The outside. Has a beautiful Christmas cabochon

The inside A darling child and Santa himself.

Isn't it just the cutest! Thank you Lynn.

Heres the outside of the tin I made for Lynn

The inside includes a ornament for her tree.

Images by Alpha Stamps

Speaking of Alpha Stamps

today kicks off their end of year sale and daily Giveaways.

Huge prize packages will be given away each day until Nov. 1st.

So be sure and sign up on their blog each day for a chance to win.

Christmas cards and Gifts

2011-12-23T12:09:00.000-08:00

As I had mentioned in my last post I am running so far behind.

So this is a LONG post!

My mailbox has been running over this year with all the Wonderful cards and gifts I've received.

Here's some I'd like to show you.

From Petra at Kunterbunt Cottage

. I had admired those darling bee bottle caps on her blog and

she offered to send me some.

Little did I know she would surprise me with so many other goodies.

Lace, Fabric, Chocolate! Yum Yum.

From my sweet friend Vada at Vada- Stamps Ink and Paper.

This darling Mitten. Its now hanging on my tree.

Cindy at Crimson Heart Studios is a fairly new blogger friend

who sent me the most darling metal wire birdcages,aren't they adorable!!!

A bunch of polymer pieces she created and a bundle of gorgeous torn fabric.

Cindy has a wonderful giveaway on her blog

right now so be sure and stop by and say Hi!!

From Renee at Where The Grass Is Greener

these sweet little wine charms that can double at Christmas ornaments!

Aren't they cute!!!

Zoe from This Little Place sent me a cool Friendship hanging,

A darling crown ornament ( now on my tree) and the pretty heart pendant.

She also made this adorable Santa card. Love the puffy fur!!!

From my sweet friend Suzz at Suzz Stamping Spot

who has so much talent, this Gorgeous Card.

I wish the photo showed all the lovely texture!

Sherry from Createology sent me a beautiful Christmas card,

but this quilted Postcard had me oohing ahhing!!!

Gorgeous, I'm going to attach a hanger to add it to my tree.

From the uber talented Kimberly

at Art Joy Stuff

This darling atc. It was in a stitched envelope

With this little ornament on top. cute!!!

From my dear friend Jo at My Paper Playhouse

From Marie at Marie- Lost Bird Studio a darling Angel tag.

A most Gorgeous tag/card from Louise at Kard Krazy

Love the touches of pink.

From my dear friend Barb, She doesn't have a blog, just lots of talent!

From Lynne at Adorn

A darling card in her famous Lynne style!

From Helen at Stamping By Helen This cheerful stamped card ,sweet!

From my dear Friend Cindy at Whimsical Musings.

a Christmas card and this cool Steampunk ATC. She knows I love Steampunk!

From Shell at Bungalow Bling ,A package arrived yesterday filled with goodies.

Some darling bird ornaments,this adorable gift box with a vintage bird all decked out with a glittery hat. Inside the box was some vintage silver and white tinsel (LOVE) and a Merry Christmas German scrap.

I already put those in my studio! Sorry no pics I guess I got ahead of myself! LOL

From my dear friend Sarah at Vintage Figments

A precious tag. Love that image.

From one of my very best friends Mindi,

she crotchet me the sweetest cupcake treat!

even with sprinkles on top!!

My other BFF Debbie gave me the most darling necklace made by Betsy Johnson

and she gift wrapped it in her beautiful hand crafted box. ( a gift in itself)

Remember when I mentioned Jann from A-Vintage Heart

and I got together for coffee?

Well she made me this darling Christmas decoration.

A salt shaker filled with glitter that holds thee darling images

that have a sprinkling of glitter all over them.

Its just Darling!

                                       and Last but not least Marva at Purple Paints Muse.
                                                       sent me this cool on the edge die.
                                                 Can't wait to have some play time. LOL

Thank you all for making my Christmas so special.

This has been a very difficult year for me and your friendships

mean more to me than you'll ever know.

Merry Christmas!!!!

Pendants for my BFF's

2011-12-20T09:06:00.000-08:00

Oh my gosh. I seem to be running so far behind these days. With Christmas parties and all the prep I've had very little time to blog. I did want to share two little gifts I made for my two BFF's. Since they have now received them I can show them to you.

This one was for my GF who Loves anything France.

Of course it has an Eiffel tower and lots of vintage jewelry pieces.

I started with a heart shape that I fashioned from a piece of brass

then added all the elements.

This one has Angels, crosses, pieces from a Rosary and lots of vintage jewels.

Again started with a brass heart.

Here's how I packaged them. In little pull top tins.

Yes they Loved them!!!

Hope your all enjoying the season of giving.

I have lots to share with you soon.

So much happy mail. Just need time to photograph it all!!

Christmas Ornaments and more

2011-12-14T09:06:00.000-08:00

A tin ornament created for my dear friend Jann.

Jann made me a wonderful gift that I will share with you soon.

Image available at Alpha Stamps

Some holiday tags created with images from Alpha Stamps

A fabric and lace mitten ornament a gift for a friend.

Image by Alpha Stamps

A holiday ornament made with vintage mercury glass beads

Available in my Etsy shop

A Christmas pendant made with collage image

and finding all from Alpha Stamps

A fabric and lace Tussie Mussie with vintage glass bulbs, frozen Charlotte doll,

feathers, collage image, sugared star and little silver glass glittered bottle brush tree.

This is a gift for a friend

Another one available in my Etsy shop

Some of these pieces were made with inspiration from Nancy at

Sugar Lump Studios

Nancy did a wonderful post for the 12 days of Christmas.

Be sure and check out her blog .

If you missed her 12 Days of Christmas she has an E-book with all

the directions and pictures available on her blog.

I'm linking this to White Wednesday at Faded Charm Cottage

and Knick of Time Interiors

Day's 11 & 12 Final Tags

2011-12-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

Well here my final 2 tags for the 12 Tags of Christmas.

For the 11th day Tim had us make charms from shrinky dink in a melt pot.

A added a touch of glitter as it was setting up..

I opted for a snowman.

The stamps are from Artistic Outpost Frosty and Friends

Day 12 The Final Day and What Christmas is all about to me.

I have dolls but thought this was much more appropriate.

I made a mold and cast of the Madonna and Child.

After it was dry I painted with a silver leaf pen.

I created a Heart from fabric and lace stitched together for their backdrop.

I used Silver glass glitter around my tag and on the flourishes

I hope you have enjoyed my version of Tims 12 tags of Christmas.

May you all find peace and have a Blessed Christmas.

8,9 and 10 Tags of Christmas

2011-12-10T06:48:00.001-08:00

Were winding down for the 12 Tags of Christmas.

For Day 8 you were to create a Steampunk Christmas.

I thought a Santa's Steampunk Toy Shop was in order.

Stamps by Oxford Impressions and Artistic Outpost

Santa Claus Works collage sheet by Alpha Stamps

For day 9 I didn't have the die cuts so I went with A KEY For Santa.

The die cut from Tim Holtz, background holly stamp from PSX

Day 10 Was to create ornaments using gems. Evergreen stamp from Artistic Outpost

Collage image by Artchix Studios

I added vintage mercury glass bulbs and silver wings for the Angel Images.

Only two more days to go.!!!

Three more Tags of Christmas

2011-12-07T17:16:00.001-08:00

Day 5 - I didn't have the stamp Tim used.

So I went with the beautiful Christmas tree and text from the new plate at

Oxford Impressions

I had quite a time trying to remove the black ink. Finally just did my own thing.

Day 6 turned out to be quite fun!.

I embossed the ornament folder from cuttlebug on metal tape

and painted in my ornaments with metallic acrylics.

Sanded and distressed with vintage photo before using clear EP.

The stamped text is from Artistic Outpost

Day 7- I didn't have the ivy punch, glassine paper or the text Tim used.

Again went my own way.

I did have the lamp post that has the holly on it.

I used natural wax paper, folded it in half using spray glue in between

then added the inks. Punched out the holly to make my wreath.

Stamp is from Artistic Outpost.

I Love vintage so couldn't resist using some small vintage mercury bulbs

and a vintage crochet bell along with the vintage lace.

Hope you enjoyed my versions of Tim's 12 tags of Christmas!

Tags of Christmas

2011-12-04T22:46:00.001-08:00

Day 4 tag

Here's my next three tags for the 12 Tags of Christmas put on by Tim

You can't see the crackle very well but its there.

I had to improvise as I have no distress stains.

Day 3 tag

No large words but used a Tim image and the embossing folder of bricks.

Day 2 tag

Lots of improvising as I didn't have the deer die.

So I stamped a deer on muslin fabric and stitched around it

I Love the flower I made from burlap and the Holly die.

It really is fun coming up with your own ideas.

I'm running behind with all the holiday prep.

But hope to visit you all soon!

New Release Oxford Impressions

2011-12-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

Oxford Impressions just came out with a new stamp plate

Christmas Wish.

Just in time for your holiday card or gift making.

Full of wonderful nostalgic images and text

Heres just a couple of samples I did with the new images.

A gift bag for that special someone.

A Holiday tag with a vintage feel.

Are you interested in joining a great design team?

Suzanne is looking for some new designers for 2012

Go check out Oxford Impressions Blog

Where you can find all the information you need to try out!!!

Happy Creating!

12 Tags of Christmas

2011-12-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

Are you playing in Tim's 12 tags of Christmas? I haven't missed a year or tag yet.

Here's my take on the first tag of Christmas.

I had to substitute a lot but that's the fun of it making it your own.

I won't be posting these daily but maybe every few days I'll do a combined post.

Featured On White Wednesday

2011-11-29T11:36:00.001-08:00

Imagine my surprise when Kathleen from Faded Charm Cottage
asked If she could featured me on White Wednesday!!!
"OF COURSE"
I was so honored when she asked me.
If you've never been over to see the amazing art every week you really need to check it out.
Eye Candy for sure,

Especially at this time of year with all the lovely Christmas things posted.

Heres a few things I'd like to share this week

I made this for my Christmas decor yesterday using an old skate.

Some frosty Christmas greens and some vintage lace.

A Christmas card I made with a button tree,

vintage sheet music and pieces from an old wedding dress.

A couple of Christmas tags. Love the Angel images from Alpha Stamps

I wish I could take credit for this Gorgeous tree.

We went to the Festival of Trees in Boise on Sunday and this one stole my heart.

The top had a vintage chandelier, bird houses, old keys, crystals,

flowers and more all done in whites.

They even had a chippy door in the background with a vintage mirror.

It took my breath away!

Looking for more Christmas inspiration stop by

Faded Charm Cottage for White Wednesday.

Published & a Few Christmas tags

2011-11-27T19:19:00.001-08:00

The following three pieces were published awhile ago in Stampers Sampler.

I finally getting around to posting it.

My Sleds for Sale using stamps from Oxford Impressions

done on an old book cover. I used popsicle sticke to make a box for the sleds.

and Jolly Old St. Nick also from Oxford Impressions

Joyeox Noel. Using stamps from Artistic Outpost

Heres a few of the Christmas tags I've been working on.

Stamps from Oxford Impressions agai and collage image from Alpha Stamps

Just a heads up Alpha Stamps has a daily giveaway going on right now with an order.

You might want to check it out!!!

A tah using Oxford again, Can you tell I Love these stamps?

The pointsettia was done with the Tim Holtz die included on the lamp post.

Another tag with Oxford stamps and collage image from Alpha Stamps

I hope your all enjoying the Holiday season.

I'm busy decking the halls when I'm not crafting!

Deer Greetings

2011-11-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

I've been busy trying to get my Christmas tags done for the year.

My how time is flying by.

Today I'm sharing a tag I made using stamps from Artistic Outpost

Frosty & Friends.

The little Retro deer image brings back memories of Christmas's long long ago.

Artistic Outpost is offereing a special sale going on now thru Nov. 30th.

For every $25 you spend, we'll send you a special gift code for $5 (GC must be used by March of 2012). Better yet! These gift codes stack! If you spend $50 you will get a $10 certificate, spend $100 get a $15 certificate! Remember, in the US you get free shipping when your order totals $50 ($250 internationally).

**Gift Codes will be emailed to you in December.
***Please note if you order more than 6 sheets of EZMount cling foam, free shipping will not apply. These items are bulkier and require extra shipping costs.

Wishing all who celebrate a most Wonderful Thanksgiving

filled with family and friends.

White Wednesday & White Christmas & Black Friday Sale

2011-11-22T15:00:00.000-08:00

Snowman Ornaments

I had seen some trees done something like this on pinterest.

Made them my own by using Snowman die from Tim Holtz, added some glitter,

tiny silver bells, ribbon and a hanger to make it an ornament/tag

Stamped on the Warmest Wishes text.

linking to Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

Where the Theme is Dreaming of A White Christmas

Another week for White Wednesday and some Christmas creations

A glittered snowflake, A collage image from Alpha Stamps ,

some vintage embroidery and buttons

make for a sweet ornament.

A Madonna and child ATC for an online swap.

Stamped text on Ribbon

In my Etsy shop

A bottle brush tree in a vintage tin, crystals and sugar coated twigs.

Edged with real German silver glass glitter and hangs from a lovely bow.

You can see more beautiful creations by visiting
Faded Charm Cottage

Do you go out and fight the crowds on Black Friday?

Or are you like me and prefer to shop from the comfort of your warm

home with a hot cup of coffee or tea in your hands!

Well this year I will be doing a ONE DAY ONLY Black Friday sale in my Etsy shop.

25% off anything in my shop.

So if you've been eyeing a little somethin somethin

Black Friday is the day to do it.

on Nov. 24th Midnight MST

till Nov. 25th Midnight MST.

Make your selections After payment

I will reimburse you 25% of your total order.

Excluding Shipping charges.

Happy Shopping!!!!

My Third Blogaversary Winners

2011-11-18T19:35:00.001-08:00

I never would have thought there would be so much interest in my little giveaway. Thank you all for signing up. My only wish is that I could award each and every one of you with a prize!

The best part was getting to visit all your blogs
and discovering more amazing artists!!

So much talent out there

Of course I couldn't possible afford to ship out 313 prizes. So on with the winners. Here's how it works. The first # drawn gets first choice of the three prizes I posted in my earlier drawing, the second # gets second choice and the third gets whats left.

There were 313 entries for the regular drawing that everyone who left a comment for was eligible. I used the Random # Generator to do the dirty work..the #'s drawn were

Regular Drawing

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

135 225 193

Timestamp: 2011-11-19 03:33:15 UTC

1st place is Creative Grammie
2nd place is She Uses Her Words- Karen
3rd place is Tamarajayne

Surprise Giveaway

A sweet little owl pendant

AND

All of these goodies, A handmade tussie mussie filled with vintage laces

handmade ornaments, A gorgeous vintage mercury bulb.

Vintage music sheets,some lovely vintage scrap

and a few more surprises I toss in the mix.

Thank you to all who helped spread the word.

I wrote down each and every name when I visited your blogs and you were assigned a # in order.

The free stamps had two pages. I had to use the other side for all the names.

There were 128 Entries for the Surprise Drawing for everyone who posted on there blogs!

the winning # is 43

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-11-19 03:37:21 UTC

Country Wings in Phoenix

Stamp Giveaway.

there were 190 entries WOW

Again I wrote down each name when you mentioned the word BONUS

in your comment and you were assigned a # in order

I have 19 envelopes ready to go, all have at least three stamps some have more.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

18 78 72 36 22
134 40 156 17 64
26 173 50 75 144
182 57 31 110

Timestamp: 2011-11-19 03:40:17 UTC

The winners are as follows
Linda- Lambwool, Devonay, Carol Brungar, Rush, Judith Tetlety, Donna Doni-Lady D,
Cher,Aisling, Arty Marty, Petra, Elaine, Karen Liz, Nancy Markesty, Valerie- Craftattack, Carol Stuck,
Kiwi Chris, Suzi, JoAnne -Vintage Dragonfly, Rhissanna, Tracy Cuddlebunny

For all the winners please email me with your snail mail address

so I can send out your stamps and gifts.

If I am unable to reach any of the winners

and they don't contact me within 48 hours I will redraw #'s

Congratulations to all the Winners!!!!

Thank you all again for playing along!!

New Release- French Flight

2011-11-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

You know I can't decide if I like playing with lace or rust better!

My Rusty things hanging was inspired by the Newest stamp release from

Artistic Outpost

French Flight

I used an old book cover for the base, rusted up some hardware, wings,

a frame and even some lace. yes you can rust lace!

A french tag from my blog friend Liz and some book pages.

The collage image that doubles as the balloon comes from Alpha Stamps.

French Flight is the newest addition to Artistic Outpost's catalogue of unique vintage inspired stamp

collections.

In the late 1700's , two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier launched the first manned ballon from the from the center of Paris and flew for a period of 20 minutes. In 1793, Jean Pierre Blanchard became the first to fly a hot air balloon in North America, yet another French adventurer!

This stamp collection pay homage to these adventurers. Fun, quirky, with a little bit of steampunk thrown in for good measure, French Flight is pure creative delight.

Collection available in both unmounted rubber sheets or pre-mounted on EZMount cling foam and hand trimmed on a clear cling storage card!

Want to see more inspiration?
visit the design team members here.

White Wednesday- A bit more Christmas

2011-11-15T03:00:00.000-08:00

I wish you could see this in person. I created this for a Christmas swap.

An altered cigar box collaged with vintage laces, ribbons, flowers and twigs of gold glitter.

Its filled with wonderful goodies.

I can't show you the contents yet just in case my swap partner checks my blog.

Hopefully she will like it!

Faith

This is a fabric book with vintage laces for a dear blog friend who's

going through a very rough time right now.

I'll keep her identity a secret for her privacy.

A place for her private thoughts, perhaps some poems or inspirational words.

Sold Thank you Alveen

Loved and Beloved

Next a tiny frozen Charlotte doll necklace encased in resin inside a lovely frame.

She comes in a sweet altered tin.

More pictures of the inside and information in my Etsy shop

From my Etsy shop

A Christmas ornament, vintage rhinestones surround a canvas transfer from

one of my personal vintage Prayer cards mounted inside

a vintage tart tin edged with real silver German glass glitter

Thank you for stopping by you can see more beautiful blogs at

Faded Charm Cottage.

Christmas ATC's

2011-11-11T17:38:00.000-08:00

I'm still playing catch-up but thought I'd share some

Vintage Santa ATC's I did for an yahoo swap I'm in

All collage images from Alpha Stamps

Stamps from Oxford Impressions

This is for a Winner take all. Cookies for Santa.

I'll be around to visit you all soon.

White Wednesday and A Little Christmas

2011-11-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

I have so wanted to play along in the
White Wednesday challenge for quite some time.

This is my first time here and I'm looking forward to seeing some beautiful things.

Every Time A Bell Rings An Angel gets Its Wings

A cloche I finished yesterday.

In my Etsy shop

Sold Thank you LaJuann

A few things I created for Christmas. A bottle brush tree,

vintage lace and tiny vintage mercury bulbs

Don't you just love details. Mounted a top a chippy doorknob and torn rag bow.

Sold Thank you Kim

A trio of bottle brush tree ,vintage wooden spools ,MOP button

and a sprinkling of Silver glass glitter.

A hand cast Frozen Charlotte doll and glittered Putz Church

sits on a decorated container for a special gift.

Angels We Have Heard On High.

A Christmas pendant for that special Angel in your life

adorned with and silver wing charms and real crystals.

Sold Thank you Kim

A vintage tart tin, Rosary beads and cross

and a collage transfer of Mother and child make for a sweet Christmas ornament.

Thank you for your visit.

be sure to stop by Faded Charm Cottage

For White Wednesday

I'm working my way around to visit every one who signed up for my giveaway.

I have to say you all are keeping me very busy.LOL

Three Year Blogaversary Giveaway NOW CLOSED

2011-11-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe its been three years already!!!

I have made so many wonderful blog friends and want to give back a little as a

Thank You for all your kind words and visits.

So here's how it works.

Please Read Carefully

Surprise, here's the entire picture of the sneak peek I showed you.

Its a etched brass and antiqued book with charms.

The cover and back are brass.

It has several pages (paper) and can be used as an address book

or to hold your favorite quotes. Or just about anything else you want to keep in it!

The etched images are from rubber stamps from Oxford Impressions

April in Paris and Paris Postal

Next up a Beautiful journal made with a rusted cover, vintage laces,

A fabric transfer and other rusty bits and bobs.

Image transfer was made from Alpha Stamps collage image.

Next a little tin necklace. It opens so you can hold a cherished note or trinket inside.

I created a rusty hinge and rusted the tin itself.

Added copper elements. Hangs from handmade chain with charms and beads

All you have to do to win one of these is simply

Christmas tag

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but I've barely started my Christmas cards yet.

This year I'm going to be concentrating on doing some tags.

Here's one I created with the Frosty Friends stamps from Artistic Outpost.

a bit of lace and those yummy fabric flowers.

Don't forget to stop back tomorrow for my big giveaway!

A Sneak Peek

2011-11-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

My Blogaversary is in 3 more days, I can hardly believe it!!! How about a little sneak peek of whats to come. I've been hard at it in my studio coming up with some Fabulous prizes to give away.

here's just a tidbit to tease you.

Hummmmm????? Wonder what it could be?

Come back on Friday to see this and more.

Such a tease aren't I!

The Last of Halloween Posts

2011-10-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

I've been playing along all month with challenges on Flying-Unicorn

With this one you had to make a card about a scary movie. I choose The Black Swan.

That movie still gives me the heebie jeebies.

For this challenge you had to use gauze somewhere on your art piece.

I made another chunky atc with a little gauze ghost on top.

This was a altered tin I did for Alpha Stamps

using the not so scary collage images

Inside of tin, with the poem about finding your True Love

on Halloween night when you look into a mirror at the stroke of midnight.

and right now theres a Great giveaway going on at Alpha stamps

Heres what you can win

click here to sign up Alpha Stamps

I'm linking these for the challenge on Gingersnap Creations- Horror Stories

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween !!1

Faux Friday and a Special Swap

2011-10-28T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here's a little mural I did for a baby's room.

Close up of the lion family. Nothing to scary for the little ones.

Next is a special private ATC swap I did with Meri from

Imagimeris

We were to swap out 2 ATC's,

Meri pulled out all the stops and sent me 3 amazing pieces!!!

First this darling Circus chunky,

Isn't that horse on the top just the cutest!

Then this gorgeous collage of fibers and flowers!

But I've saved the Best for last!!!

I can't believe how special this is!! I saw Santa peeking through the keyhole

and inside here he is Wrapped up just for Christmas!!!

Thank you Meri!!!!

Lets just say I got the best out of this deal. I hope she isn't to disappointed!!!

Halloween FUN

2011-10-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

Last week I was lucky enough to win this Cool Halloween CD from

Retro Cafe Art

its full of page after page of Awesome Halloween images.

Here's a few things I created this weekend

AWitche's microscope slide holder

The inside with slides.

Wouldn't these make cute ornaments for a Halloween tree!

Double double toil and trouble ATC

Cute Cauldren stamp by Oxford Impressions

and Hats 4 Sale ATC.

So be sure and stop on by Retro Cafe Art

Shes got a Giveaway going on right now!

Halloween Door Hanger Quick Giveaway Winner Announced

2011-10-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

Halloween isn't always about treats. Sometimes its about the tricks.

Do you have one of those neighbors who's dog barks all night?

or maybe it sounds like world war 3 over there!

Well hang this on their door this Halloween night. (all in fun of course)

I made this with Artistic Outpost Haunted Halloween and Vintage Halloween stamps.

Its made from wood and has rusted grungepaper houses along the bottom.

If your interested leave a comment and I'll draw a # tomorrow evening 9 p.m Sunday

so the winner can have it in time for Halloween.

Trick or Treat!!!

Sorry Closed. I'll be back in a few to announce the winner.

Congrats to Kim at Artjoystuff.

I'll be mailing out your door knocker along with some other goodies tomorrow.

Don't forget my big Blogaversary is coming up soon

and I've been making things just for the occasion.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

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Halloween ATC's swaps

2011-10-21T08:40:00.000-07:00

I received some Fabulous Owl Hallow ATC's from a yahoo group I belong to.

top L to R are: Kris Dickinson, Laura Carson, April Dudko,

bottom: JoAnne Balaz, Jan Larson. and mine.

These were for the Things that go Bump in the Night

Top L to R: Laura Carson, Victoria Lefevre, Kris Dickinson

bottom: Wendy Robinson, Martina Fuchs, Jan Larson.

I'm so lucky to be a part of this talented group.

Halloween Crown and a Warning!

2011-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh we had the most amazing time Monday evening. The Designing Divas

had our monthly meeting. My BF Debbie hosted and we made crowns!

I went with a Halloween crown. A collage image from Alpha Stamps

The filigree came from my friend Vada.

The leaves,twigs,frog,spider,feathers all from Debbie. I added some bling

and a lot of hot glue!!!

Next picture not for the faint a heart.

I'm warning you if you don't have a strong stomach turn back now!

Warning

EEECK yes its me in my crown.

I warned you!!

Yes I know it looks better on the Pumpkin!

I told the girls mine looks more like a Vegas Showgirl Halloween crown.

We had a delightful time.

When I get pictures of the other girls crowns I'll share them here.

Only 15 more days till my Blogaversary!!!

Some Thank You's

2011-10-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

First off I need to apologise to my sweet friend Jo for taking

so long to get this posted. Jo is from

My Paper Play House

She made me this incredible canvas when I was healing, Isn't it just beautiful!

but an even greater surprise was inside. The back had a secret compartment.

Flip open the tag and...

inside a nest of soft feathers and a heart shaped stone for healing.

Isn't that just Beautiful!

Thank you sweet Jo and please forgive my tardiness.

I received this incredible Thank you card from the uber talented Tracy at

Craft Addicts-Tracy Evans

Tracy's work is amazing!!! She puts so much detail in everything she touches.

Now this darling card came from Vada at .

Vada-Stamps Ink and Paper

It was part of a Thank you package with lots of goodies she sent me.

She told me I didn't need to post this but how could I not, Its just darling!!!

and look at what I won from Liz at Lulu liz in la la land.

This huge ephemera package all from France. Are you drooling yet?

I guarantee this will all go to good use.

Thank you Liz!!!!

My Dear friend Terry at

Terry's Work in Progress

sent me this wonderful hanging and lace for my Birthday.

I saw it on her blog and instantly fell in Love with it!

Its now hanging in my studio.

Thank you Terry.

Louise from Kard Krazy remembered my Birthday too.

She sent me this sweet card.

I don't know if you can see them in the photo but it has the most precious

little pearls around the neck.

I think they both know how much I Love dress forms!

Thank you all so much! You all spoil me!!!

Stop by and visit these amazing artists if you can.

You won't be sorry!!!

Now one more thing I have to mention.

I have a Blogaversary coming up very soon!!!

hum...... Wonder what you would like?

Suggestions are always welcome.

I'll be around to visit you all soon.

Hugs Lynn

Santa's Workshop

2011-10-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Alpha Stamps Elves have been busy creating artwork

for the upcoming Christmas Swaps.

Heres my entry for the Square Shrines Swap.

Santa's Workshop

Complete with arch windows, A elf or two and some great Collage sheets.

Inside you'll find Santa working hard for the big event!!

Toys under the tree and an Elf on the lookout.

The stockings are hung by the chimmney with care.

There's also going to be a Ornament swap.

Heres one of mine using the Mini House Board Book.

For more information on how to join in these fun swaps

or to find everything I used in my samples stop on by

Alpha Stamps

HoHoHo

Lots more coming soon!!

Halloween ATC's Gone Wild!

2011-10-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Halloween Atc's aren't they just the funnest little works of art!

I did a swap with Kim from Art Joy Stuff and this is the spooky ATC she sent me,

she also made this cool bag to put it in! What a Great surprise! Love it!!!

Here's the one I made for her. I wanted a black & white theme. I used lots of lace

and bling, the collage image comes from Alpha Stamps I made a fabric transfer of the image.

I made this Halloween ATC too, but darn if I can't remember who I sent it to!

The background is done with the rust technique.

I made the little broom from a stick and some raffia.

collage images from Alpha Stamps.

Then I was lucky enough to win the Winner take all ATC's form a Yahoo group I belong too

for the month of Sept. Here's what these talented ladies sent me!

Darling clown from Kim Smith

Gorgeous witch from Wendy Robinson

I hit the Bingo jackpot with this one from Jan Larson!

Spooky Witch from LuAnne Boyce.

Fabulous collage from the Famous Halloween Diva herself Kris Dickinson.

and this darling Slow and Steady one from Wanda Hentges.

Thank you ladies !!! There all so FUN!!!

Christmas already????

2011-10-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

I know, I know its not even Halloween yet, But I'm getting a jump start this year.

Collage images available at Alpha Stamps

These and more just posted in my Etsy shop.

Faux Friday-Skateboarding

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

I did this mural in a boys room a few years ago.

A skateboarder coming through a tunnel.

My first attempt at graffitti, its alot harder then it looks.

I don't know whats going on with blogger but I'm having

a terrible time trying to leave comments on many of your blogs,

seems to hit and miss. Is it just me? or is everyone else having problems too?

Soooooo Furstrating!!!!

Halloween ATC

2011-10-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

I needed to make a Halloween ATC for a certain special someone.

I decided to pull out my Artistic Outpost

Halloween Treats and Vintage Halloween stamps.

Colored in with markers, a little bling and a creepy spider.

Hope she likes it!

Vintage tart tins

2011-10-01T19:49:00.000-07:00

You know its coming!! and will be here before you know it.

I've been busy getting ready for the upcoming holidays, not just Halloween, Christmas too!

I created these Beautiful Christmas ornaments from vintage tart tins, canvas fabric transfers from my private collection of Prayer cards, Rhinestones and other bits and bobbles.

Sold- Thank you Terry

and Who can resist a pink Christmas tree? I made a few in vintage Jello molds too.

You can find these and more now in my Etsy shop.

Faux Friday- Stone

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share just a few of my faux stone projects with you today.

This is a faux stone and faux wood fireplace.

I painted the white mantel to look like cheery wood and the tiles to look like travertine.

This was once an ugly green fireplace!

faux stone and brick

Faux stone entryway with faux plants, hey no watering!!!

Faux marble bases and pillars.

I tend to forget what I've showed you all.

I hope these aren't a repeat!

Hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into my daily life!

Witch's Potion Chunky atc

2011-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

I just can't help myself. I Just Love Halloween

and creating these Chunky atc's has become a passion for me this year.

how could I resist using the new stamps from Artistic Outpost

Apothecary and Halloween Treats.

So much FUN

Diva's Halloween Chunky ATC's

2011-09-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of hosting our Designing Divas meeting last week.

I decided we would make Halloween Chunky ATC's.

Here's the one I did as inspiration.

Bobbie was one of our guests this month.

She created this amazing Dr. Demento ATC.

How fun is this!!!!

Here's the back!

This spooky Beauty was created by Debbie

I forgot my camera sheesh....

so Debbie was kind enough to photograph all the rest of the ATC's

Thanks Debbie!!! Your the Best!

Wish this pic came out better.

It was created by Mindi and very spooky!

It has Skelly feet! too cute!

An Alice version was created by Linda.

cool huh!

I believe this one was created by our other guest Cheryl.

This sweet kitty was done by Ada.

Some of the girls didn't quite finish

but I still wanted to share what they started!

Stella's Colorful version, Love the purple!

These cuties belong to Carolyn and Barb.

Hopefully they will share there finished versions with us soon.

Notice the Skelly taking a nap on top! teeheehee

The beginning if Jill's.

We had such a great time.

I always look forward to our monthly crafting.

Next moth were creating crowns!

I can hardly wait!!!

The Circus is in Town-It Really Is!

2011-09-25T06:38:00.000-07:00

No I'm not going but I did want to share a project I made

with the newest Stamps from Oxford Impressions

Vintage Circus and Big Top

I had such fun creating this folded card that shows dimension.

Now bring on the cotton candy and popcorn!

Halloween matchbox swap

2011-09-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Remember last week I showed you pictures of my Halloween

matchbox swap I did for Vintage Dragonfly

Well this is what I received from my very talented swap partner Anna at

Frosted Petunias

Look at all the Happy Haunts she sent me.

A wicked ATC, A Halloween Spell book, Poe's mini matchbox,

Captured Fairy in a bottle and more

Be sure to check out Anna blog.

She has spooktacular Halloween treats going on all month long.

Inside of the book of Spells

This darling captured Fairy and mini matchbox with the Telltale heart inside.

But the most amazing piece was the Matchbox itself.

No she didn't use it to house her treats but made this spooktacular vignette.

Isn't that just the most Wicked cool thing you ever saw!!!

Thank you so much Anna!!! I Love it all!!

New Halloween items are just listed in my Etsy shop!!

Coming soon ... Photos of our Chunky Halloween ATC from the Designing Divas

Altered Halloween tins

2011-09-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

I just Love fall. There is a crispness in the air,

the leaves are beginning to turn and Halloween treats are arriving in my mailbox.

Like this darling tin from Wendy at Bliss Angels

Isn't she just the sweetest thing

perched up on her pedestal in her nest of Halloween foliage.

Thank you Wendy I adore her!!!

Here's the tin I sent Wendy.

Not nearly as sweet, almost sinister! cackle cackle

But she likes it!

Halloween Matchbox swap

2011-09-17T08:08:00.000-07:00

I decided to play along in the Matchbox swap over at Vintage Dragonfly

Where you had to make at least four Halloween theme gifts.

Here's what I came up with for my partner.

An altered tin. Outside

Inside altered tin

A Glass coffin pendant

other side

The altered Matchbox

A Domino book

pages in the book

A "She Devours"ATC

Hope she liked her Halloween treats!

I've been so busy working lately but will be around to visit you all soon.

Chunky Steampunk ATC

2011-09-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Life Is Good.

I'm sure that's what the inventors of the Airplane must have thought

when they saw their planes take flight for the first time.

For my chunky Steampunk ATC I used the newest stamps from Artistic Outpost

Whimsical Melange, Typography and Loverly London.

Isn't that mini plane just the cutest thing?

Of course Steampunk isn't complete with out a few gears and a mini light bulb.

Witchy ATC's

2011-09-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

So are you all starting to get into the Halloween spirit yet?

A few of my Witchy ATC's I created for my Yahoo group.

The Halloween cauldrons and stamped text come from Oxford Impressions

Halloween Party

The witches Collage images from Alpha Stamps

Witchy Business

And speaking of Halloween I just added some fun treats to my Etsy shop if you'd like to take a peek!

Proud Parents

2011-09-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

You know I don't share much of our private life on my blog,

but in this case I just had to tell you about our son Josh.

He tells us he was meant for the military and he was right!

Josh left for boot camp back in April.

He Loved it!! Who loves boot camp? strange I know.

But during his time he earned the highest award given. Out of 170 recruits he was awarded the

Distinguished Honor Graduate.

During graduation the offices would slip coins into Josh's hand with their handshake.

He received four coins.

This one was given to him by a Two star General for Excellence.

back of coin.

This was for Honor Graduate.

other side of coin

For Excellence Artillery Brigade

back of coin.

and another!!!

One other young man received a coin, but to get four was quite an honor!

Then he was given a very coveted signed football

by the camp Commandant and the two star General.

He tells us theres only four of these on base and he has one of them!

We regret to say we weren't able to attend his graduation as

I was recovering from one of my surgeries and unable to make the trip. sob sob

A pic of his platoon.

He went straight on to his training. So we hadn't seen him for 5 months.

He came home for a few days and was able to fill us in on his adventures.

He's now back at Fort Sil and getting ready for officer candidacy school.

Were so proud of Josh not only for the awards he has received

but that he has decide to dedicate his life to serving his country.

God bless all our young men and women

who serve in the military!

The Circus is in Town

2011-09-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

Oxford Impressions

Has just released two new plates.

Vintage Circus and Big Top

Full of Fun and playful stamps

Here's a chunky ATC I created using some of the new images.

These really bring out the kid in me.

I can almost taste the Cotton Candy.

Background paper is from Graphic 45.

I'll be back soon to share more of my creations with these fun stamps.

Come Play with Me

2011-09-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

As promised here's the Halloween book I created for the Alpha Stamps

Come Play With Me Doll House book swap.

All collage sheets, Dresden and charms can be found at Alpha Stamps.

Are you scared yet?

This page would really creep out my blog friend Jo! teeheehee

Not for the timid at heart. Come join in the fun at Alpha Stamps.

I promise you'll have a creepy good time and hopefully no nightmares!!!!!

Halloween box

2011-09-04T07:56:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share one of my Halloween projects with you.

I took a small drawer from a old jewelry box and created this Halloween treat.

Collage images and bottles from Alpha Stamps

Week 5 LOC- Royal Birds

2011-08-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

I've had such a wonderful time being a guest designer for LOC

I hope you've been following me along this month seeing the variety of

things I created with this sweet set.

Royal Birds

My final piece for the month.

I stamped and cut out the crown and birds, colored with markers

and set on mounting tape for a raised effect. the image is from Graphic 45.

One more thing...

I have a BIG surprise to share-

but you'll have to wait to see what it is!

Artistic Outpost New Releases

2011-08-30T22:00:00.000-07:00

For my little Row of houses I combined both the

Whimsical Melange and Typography stamps

on the little wood shaped cutouts.

Whimsical Melange

Designed as background and embellishment images, this collection features whimsical frames sized perfectly for cards and ATCs as well as unique scrollwork, pennants in two sizes, and other whimsical bits. Mix and match these stamps with our other collections to add a touch of something special and unique to all your projects.

Artistic Outpost

Typography

From Mark Twain to Winnie the Pooh to Bob Marley, this collection of unique sayings and sentiments includes our favorite quotes from some of our favorite artists and characters. Designed to mix and match with our other stamp collections. Stamp sheet measures 8.5" x 5.5". Stamps are available as an unmounted sheet of red rubber or pre-trimmed and mounted on EZMount cling foam.

Artistic Outpost

Here a little Ruler book with natural wax paper, some mini tags and a Journey tag.

Stamps from A Favorite Book

A Favorite Book

Featuring vintage images of children reading,

this collection provides focal images of something we wish our

kids would do more of....slowing down, being quiet, and enjoying a good book.

Images are designed with our other background collections in mind,

such as Ephemeral Backgrounds and Whimsical Melange.

Artistic Outpost

To see more of samples visit all the DT members.

Faux Friday- World Tour!

2011-08-25T22:40:00.000-07:00

Gosh, how long has it been since I posted a Faux Friday?

Quite awhile.

and since I have Finally returned to work from my long siesta.

I thought I'd share some of my faux window murals.

Do you prefer Tuscany or maybe a canal ride in Venice

or maybe just sip some wine outside your own villa.

Or perhaps just a stroll through the vineyard.

In any case I hope you enjoyed the short tour of just a few of my murals.

So sorry I haven't been around much, I have some catching up to do.

See you soon my blog friends!

Christmas Card Candy

2011-08-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

No its not edible but its yummy! Its Christmas card candy.

These sweet treats can be used for cards or package toppers or a tag on a Christmas gift.

All created with the new Retro Images from Artistic Outpost

Frosty and Friends

Just color with markers, some scraps of paper add a few ribbons

an embellishment or two and you have card candy

and the best part is .. No Calories!!!

Voice Like A Nightingale

2011-08-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

Back for week four as a Guest Designer for Layers Of Color

I used the Bird Queen cling art stamp and Royal Birds stamps.

I sponged over the flourish art stencil with embossing ink then embossed with brass EP.

Colored the birds and crown with markers.

Machine stitched around the paper mounted to a black base.

Some Thank you's and a B-Day

2011-08-19T16:12:00.000-07:00

How did I get so lucky to have such wonderful blog friends?

What a treat to receive this gorgeous fabric necklace from my dear friend Shell

at Bungalow Bling. I already wore it a few times and have had Lots of admirers!

Sorry gals. Its mine!!!!!

She also sent me these adorable little decorations. Aren't they just the cutest thing.

She even handmade the gift bag from vintage wallpaper!

Inside the envelope I found all these sweet treats!

Thank you Shell for thinking of me. I adore it all!

Recently I was a very lucky winner on Marie's blog

Lost Bird Studio

Marie must have known I needed an Angel to watch over me for the rest of the year!!

She made this beautiful collage angel with wings. A gorgeous card

and some pretty lace all wrapped in fabric and tissue.

Marie always puts so much Love into what she does.

Thank you sweet Marie!

Today is a very special ladies birthday.

Tasha was born 30 years ago and I was there the day she took her first breath.

Such a doll and how quickly the time has passed.

She now has children of her own sigh.....

Happy Birthday Tasha you will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I made this cuff bracelet for her. I hope she likes it!

I've got some catching up to do with all my blog friends.

I'll be over to see you soon!

She Dreams of Spring

2011-08-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Its week three as Guest Designer for Layers Of Color

I hope you've had a chance to go check out all the Beautiful Stamps LOC has to offer.

For my "She Dreams Of Spring" card I embossed a lavender panel with a texture plate.

layered a sweet collage image from Alpha Stamps, a little ribbon and hand made flower

as an accent. I stamped the Royal Birds from LOC on a piece of Acetate, trimmed it out and

Attached it to the top of my card with a light mist of spray glue.

Inspire

2011-08-16T08:57:00.000-07:00

A collage I created in a wooden frame of this sweet little one.

vintage ledger in the background

parts of a vintage Rosery and gold Cross.

A charm that reads" Insire"

So what inspires you?

Fun and Game pieces and Glass slide coffins

2011-08-13T15:50:00.000-07:00

New listing in my Etsy shop. A fun collection of Game pieces,

Some are very hard to find.

Great for collages and jewelry making. Very limited amount available. So hurry.

Also my hand cut glass coffins. First time I've made these available to the public.

only $1.75 for a set of two.

Sold out- Thank you

Heres what you can do with them.

Are these fun or what?

Published in SS

2011-08-13T10:55:00.000-07:00

Does it ever get old Getting Published? Never!!!

Its always so exciting when I find out any of my art is published.

Especially when they feature a project I did.

This Halloween hanging using Tim's Rosettes and Stamps from Oxford Impressions

Halloween Party. Those reto cats were purrrrfect for the stars of the show!

They also published one of my Halloween cards using a non Halloween stamp.

Stamped ladies from Artistic Outpost Generation Redux

The little label Witch Hazel comes from Alpha Stamps Skelton Slides CS.

perfect for the little witches.

Don't forget theres still time to enter the contest at Alpha Stamps.

click for details.

Not to Spooky Earrings

2011-08-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Theres a fun challenge going on over at Retro Cafe Art

using the Coffee Break Design Shrine kit.

I made these little earring using stamps from Artistic Outpost.

Halloween Treats plate.

I stamped and colored the big Witch on a piece of mica

and attached to to the coffin shrine kit.

I stamped the smaller images and attached them to the mini house shrines,

then just added some beads, So much fun!!!

Royal Birds Tag

2011-08-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm back for week two as a guest designer for Layers Of Color

Sharing a tag I made with the Royal Birds stamps.

I started by sponging distress inks over the tag.

Stamped the birds on a manila tag with distress ink,

Brushed over with Perfect Pearls and misted with water to set.

I roughed up and distressed the edges.

Cut an area by the bird wings and tucked the collage image

by Alpha Stamps into the slots. Embellished with gold German scrap,

ribbon and a cross at the top.

I hope your enjoying my samples for LOC

Alpha Stamps Halloween Swaps

2011-08-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for a Spooky good time?

Then come to the Witch's Ball. But first you must make your invitations.

Alpha Stamps is sponsoring the ATC card and Envelope swap.

Here's a couple of my invites. Hope you'll be there! But that's not all.

You can always play along in the "Little Monster's Book Swap"

I'll share more of my pages with you soon.

So for a Frightfully Good time Check out how to sign up at

Alpha Stamps

BOO!!!!!

Don't forget about entering the Alpha Stamps Halloween Giveaway.

A Great prize is up for grabs!

You can find more information on the Blog here Alpha Stamps

Grandma's Attic Swap

2011-08-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

I'm so glad I joined in the Grandma's Attic swap hosted by Vintage Dragonfly

My partner Gerri from Its All Treasure Sent me this Gorgeous box

With the prettiest lace and blue flowers!! I Love how she color coordinated with all the blues!

Here's what she packed inside!!! Lace, buttons, stamps, pen nibs, Appliques,

buckles and so much more. So many pretty things just like Grandma had.

Now that I know my partner has received hers I can share it with you here.

Here's what I made for my swap partner Marsha

and what I ~~packed~~ crammed inside!!

Seriously it was bulging at the seems. LOL

but she Loved it! What a Great swap!!!!

45 Piece Emphera Paper Packs

2011-08-05T17:51:00.000-07:00

Now available in my Etsy shop. Limited amount available.

Some pieces dating back from 1908

Only $4.00 a set, That's less than 10 cents each piece!!

Illustration and text from 1908 , French vocabulary cards, hymnal pages, and more

Bingo, Flash cards and German book pages. More info on my Etsy site.

You can find my link on my sidebar.

All sold- Thank You

Halloween Treats

2011-08-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

Are you thinking about Halloween yet?

I know it may be hard with temperatures soaring in the 90's or 100's

but it will be here before we know it. So to get you thinking in that direction how about a fun Halloween Treat cone? I stamped and embossed the NEW images from Artistic Outpost

Halloween Treats

and used the Rosette die on some fun Halloween paper and a little glitter,

Added a few fibers and its ready to fill with your favorite treats.

Think I'll wait on the chocolate till its a bit cooler. LOL

Free As A Bird- LOC

2011-08-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Free As A Bird

I'm thrilled to tell you about a wonderful stamp company called Layers Of Color

I'm even more thrilled to tell you I was asked to be a Guest Designer for the Month of August.

Let me introduce you to my first piece done with the darling stamp set Royal Birds,

I colored the birds with distress inks and a Dove blender.

Rather appropriate, don't you think?

Layers Of Color also has their own line of art stencils.

I used their Natural Flourish Art Stencil in my background.

A Tim Holtz bird cage and Bracket painted with acrylics to look like rust.

A chipboard tag and leaf ribbon complete the card.

I'll be back next week to share more with Layers Of Color!

Art Pages Swap

2011-08-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to be asked to play along in an Art page swap

with some of the most amazing artists out there.

Here's the lovely pages that filled my mailbox recently.

First to arrive was Louise's darling page from Kard Krazy.

Its full of sparkle and a bit of bling.

She even added a little mirror to see your reflection. Is that clever or what!

Next came Sarah's Artful Creation from Vintage Figments

She made a beautiful rich textural background

and added the darling envelope that holds an ATC.

Its so much prettier IRL. my camera stinks...

Pam from Scrappy Pam Designs sent me this beauty. Embossed artistic designs

all set on a cool pallet of blues and greens

You may recognize Lori's style from I Been Thinkin Bout Inkin.

She made this awesome Steampunk creation, full of texture and depth.

Here's mine. I must confess I couldn't find mine.

I still can't.... but good thing I took a picture of it when it was finished.

mine has a metal background and a winged Lion.

This was such a great swap with such

wonderful and talented ladies.

If you get a chance pop by and check out their creative blogs!

Vintage Button Brooches

2011-07-31T19:24:00.000-07:00

I dipped into my stash of Vintage buttons and came up with some lovely

brooches for my Etsy site.

Most are one offs, oh its going to be hard to let these beauties go.

Some have two buttons, glass, Bakelite, pewter,etc.

Theres more in my shop if you like to take a peek!

It was fun creating again!!!

Estate Sale Finds

2011-07-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Yes I escaped today!! Hubby took me to a couple of Estate sales this AM.

It was so nice to get out for a change. Heres what I found.

Some vintage lace, a pretty slip,vintage clock,

even a pkg of hosiery,the kind with the seam in the back.

Beautiful old Swiss handkerchiefs, some still in the package!

Some black gloves, old velvet ribbon (its so soft)

and a lace scarf like my Grandma used to wear to church every Sunday.

An old Dictionary Circa 1937

Sorry pics so dark!

A beautiful box of vintage cards.

An entire box of vintage cards for $1.00,

some still have a price tag on the 2 for 5 cents, WOW

Some borrowed ancestors, love the hardboard frames they were in.

I think she through these in for free!

A vintage tin to hold my goodies and a nice old wood tape measure.

Just a little bling, most was way out of my price range.

All in all it was a lovely morning and we got back way before it got hot.

Now I'm ready for a nap!!

Blog of the Month

2011-07-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled when Laura from Artfully Musing asked if she could feature me on her blog for "Blog of the Month." Of course who wouldn't be thrilled to be on Laura's blog!!!! WOOO HOOO
If you haven't been over to visit Laura yet, its a must see, She is such a wonderful blogger and friend and just oozing with talent, She often times does tutorials on ways to create wonderful new art!. Wait till you see her ATC's. They'll knock your socks off. So if your looking for inspiration grab a cold drink, pop on over and plan on staying a while. I promise you won't be disappointed! Tell her Lynn said Hi!

Artistic Outpost New Releases

2011-07-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

My Apothecary Box

With Halloween right around the corner I had some fun using the new Apothcary images from Artistic Outpost, they just seemed to go hand in hand or should I say " bone to bone "

with a Mad Dr. who just maybe giving out the wrong prescription to some unsuspecting victim.

Those label stamps fit perfectly on the bottles of tonics and potions.

So whats your prescription for fun?

I'd say these new stamps are mine.!!

Apothecary : Before the invention of the drive-thru Walgreens®, the apothecary was not just a dispenser of medicines, but also a mix-ologist of tonics, keeper of secrets, and giver of advice. Antique apothecary bottles are highly collectible in part due to the “mystery” of what could actually be in them. Our AO stylized bottle has a blank space that our “product” labels fit perfectly into…or hand write your prescription on our vintage Rx pad.

Halloween Treats : Growing up, our Halloween decorations were Technicolor large die cuts of pumpkins and kitty cats and witches on broomsticks. These stamps remind me of those “cardboard” cut-outs. How I wished we had saved them! Try mixing this set with our other Halloween collections as well as Apothecary!

Frosty & Friends :I love the sweetness of vintage Christmas cards. The secular imagery was dreamy and cute...so sugary sweet my teeth hurt just to look at them. This collection features some of our favorite images from our own AO collection of vintage ephemera.

Please note that due to the high volume during new releases, that “mounted” stamp collections may take 10 days to ship. We will keep you posted on your order, and thank you so much for visiting our outpost.

Want more inspiration
check out the DT samples here
Lisa
Gerri
Sue
Louise
Barbara
Stephanie
Judy

Some Belated Thank You's

2011-07-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

I have fallen a bit behind the last couple of weeks but wanted to send a shout

out to these special friends for the lovely cards and gifts they have sent me.

Top L top R: This beautiful Get Well tag from Evelyn at

Beyond Just Black and White. That image is so precious!!!

The darling Get Well tag from Diane at An Artists Life

She even handmade the envelope!!! Cool huh!!!

Bottom Left: This pretty Thank You card from Lynne at Adorn

and the sweet charm and envelope came from Sherry at Createology

also as a Thank You.

The lovely get Well card from my dear friend Renee.

Isn't this the most Amazing tag! Sweet Sarah from Vintage Figments

sent me this as a Get Well wishes....

Along with all of this!! Amazing isn't she!! She packaged up tons of sweet treats and added the most darling stamped topper tags on everything. She sent me cool metal clips, lots of awesome vintage papers, lace, some of the most amazing charms I've ever seen. A darling chipboard set and a very cool Steampunk Domino she stamped. Lots of goodies to keep me creating.

Thank you Sarah for spoiling me :0)

Thank you to all the blogger's for your kinds words on my blog and personal emails

you sent me for the get well wishes!

You all touch my heart in so many ways!

Alpha Stamps Halloween Giveaway

2011-07-24T07:57:00.000-07:00

Alpha Stamps is having a huge Halloween Giveaway.

Two prize packages will be given away!!!

For information on how you can win everything pictured above check the blog here Alpha Stamps

Not only that by spreading the word you can get the new Halloween Romance Collage sheet for free.

Need A little inspiration?

Not to worry I can't enter!

The Raven haunted glass house done with Edgar Allan Poe and

Poe Words collage sheet All sandwiched between glass and soldered together.

The fence is made from pieces of copper sheeting cut into strips and soldered together

Halloween stamps by Oxford Impressions

Winners for my 1000 Followers Giveaway!!

2011-07-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you all so much for playing along in my giveaway. I wish I could send each and everyone of you a little something. I Loved reading all the comments. And I really appreciate those of you who posted about it even though it wasn't a requirement. So a little RAK will got out to the following for taking the extra time to post on their sidebar.

Marie-Lost Bird Studio
Connie -She Dreams Big
Toni- My World Sort Of
Marva- Purple Paint Muse
Tolegranny
Lynne -Adorn
Terry- Work in Progress
Kim-Art Joy Stuff
Shelly Bungalow bling
Cyn- Cynzplace
Mahriam-Wishmade

Thank you ladies for helping spread the word.

A little something will also go out to my 1000 follower Ger - Gezzyb's Jots

Now on to the Giveaway. The first name called will have their choice. The second picks second, and on and on. I will try and reach every winner ,if the winner can not be reached I will draw a new # after 48 hours.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-07-19 15:08:36 UTC

1st is Connie- She Dreams Big
2nd is My Blessed Serendipity Life
3rd is Petite Michelle Louise
4th is Becs- Rebecca Rose Designs
5th is Jo- Here I go Again
6th is Busy Martha
7th Valerie - Craft Attack

Winners please send me your information and I will get your goodies out right away.
Thank you to all who played along and keep watching you just never know when I'll be doing another giveaway!!

NOW CLOSED- 1000 Follower Giveaway!

2011-07-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Its Finally time!!!!

WOW, I can hardly believe it, Who would have ever thought so many

would sign up to follow me. I certainly did not, not in a million years.

So here goes, A few things to start us off. First a soldered glass pendant

with a summertime feel. Image ,seahorse and mini shells from Alpha Stamps

I just got these and couldn't wait to play!

It's double sided ,antiqued and sealed to protect your clothes.

Can you Keep a secret?

Next a hand made journal. With a fabric transfer and lots of vintage lace, silk

and a few rusty things. Text around the rusty washer reads "Can you Keep A Secret?"

Image from The Graphics Fairy

Pears Soap Beauty

A fabric collage with a fabric transfer and vintage lace and vintage trim

More Added 6-5-11

Hands Of Time

Steampunk earrings with antiqued metal hands, watch faces and clock parts.

The backs have MOP buttons.

Bees and Beads

Fun little earrings with Sterling Silver ear wires.

more added 7-9-11

Every Child is Amazing Pendant, pictured outside and inside.

More Added 7-15-11

A lovely Altered Cigar box. Will be filled with crafting goodies.

Sorry but due to weight this can only be shipped to U.S.

Stamps are from Oxford Impressions

So here's the deets....

Just leave a comment on this post.

For every 50 comments I will be adding another piece.

So the more comments the more I give away. Sounds fun right?

On July 18th, Midnight MST. I will draw the winners using the trusty Random # generator

Only one comment please and you MUST be a follower.

Make sure I have a way to contact you!!!!

If you'd like to post about it I'd Love for you to but not needed to enter.

This post will stay on top so scroll down for new posts.

Thanks and Good Luck!!!!

Sometimes life Isn't fair!!!

2011-07-15T12:41:00.000-07:00

I wasn't sure I wanted to post about this. Only a few of you know already but here goes....

I've had some complications from the surgery I had last Sept. I never expected this at all.
On Wednesday I went to see my Dr. for a lump by my belly button. He said it was a hernia, not such a big deal or so we thought. Since my scar was so large my surgeon decided to use a scope to see what was going on inside. Well its seems I had 5 hernias and my intestines had attached themselves to the inside of my stomach lining. Along the bottom of my scar there was an area that recessed in.
So the next AM I had to go in for yet another surgery. My Dr. repaired the hernias and attached mesh over my entire stomach to hold everything in place using 45 pins. He had to cut away tissue from the lower area and pull the skin together, He also had to cut the intestines away from my stomach lining.
I have 8 places on the outside with multiple stitches where it holds everything in place.
It was supposed to be a simple surgery but you know me, nothing seems to be simple these days.
4 hours later I was sent to recovery , they couldn't give me any pain meds because my blood pressure was to low and I wasn't getting enough oxygen. So I spent two hours in excruciating pain until I was stable enough for pain meds. I had to stay overnight. I have a brace to hold everything in plaee for now.
I'm home now and on strong pain meds. Hopefully this is the last of it!!!! Recovery is around 6 weeks.
But I thought you all might be wondering why I won't be posting much.
So yes sometimes life isn't fair. I guess you could say I'm having a pity party these days!!!

Pip Pip and Cheerio

2011-07-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

So have you fallen in Love with these new stamps yet?

I used The Artistic Outpost Loverly London set.

A little banner with a bit of a Steampunk feel.