Yippee _ I Made the Cover

Pinch me!! I still can't believe it. I'm floating on air. I made the Cover of Altered Art Magazine. They have published my entire book. All 14 pages (if you count each page that is) I can't show you the whole thing .You'll have to pick up a copy for yourself. But here's the cover and a spread of that page. :)

wood carving-Sharpshin Hawk

I have been a wildlife artist for many years and one of the mediums I work in is wood carving.I thought I might share one pieces every week or so. I carve mostly birds of prey. This is a sharp shinned Hawk carved from Tupelo .I carved the glove from wood as well.I wood burn each feather before its painted and weld the feet from metal and cover them with a epoxy skin that I then texture. Here are some detailed close ups of my bird, sorry the photography is so bad. I really need a new camera. :) I hope you enjoyed a peek into my other art.
Hugs Lynn

Think Monday Think ATC

Today's challenge is the letter E. My atc is of the Eiffel Tower.The stamp is by Hero Arts. But Shhhhhhhh This is also for a dear Friend who Loves everything Paris. especially the Eiffel tower. You can see all the entries at Patmta

Gothic Arch Challenge-Tea Time

Whats Brewing.
A really fun challenge this week. Its Tea Time .I choose to use Stamps from Inka Stamps. She has the cutest tea Queen on a pedestal. Be sure and stop by to see all the wonderful creations at gothicarches

Published -Take Ten

Just received A copy of Take Ten . They published one of my cards.(I Am Queen)Its always a Wonderful surprise when I get a copy.I don't subscribe to this edition and its great to see what everyone is doing. The stamp is from Inka Stamps and the image from Artchix Studios.

Gothic Arche- Carnivale

This is my entry for the Gothic Arch Challenge. The Theme is Carnivale.The image is from Inka Stamps and I used Hero Arts and Rubber stampede for the stamping. see all the entries at
gothicarches

Valentine Blog Party

Welcome to The Valentines Blog Party. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you take a minute to look around.Or stop by later when you have more time. So whats a party without gifts? Here a few things I'm putting up for grabs. You don't have to have a blog to participate. Just leave a comment at the end of this post, but be sure to include your email address or blog so I can contact you if you win.I will be using a random # generator to draw five names at midnight Tonight. Mtn standard time.Good Luck and Have a Happy Valentines Day. A Pair of Hugs and Kisses earrings I made from Vintage typewriter keys.

A Valentine pin I made using a vintage optical lens and beads.

A Whimsy little fairy ,mounted on a wooden spool.

A soldered glass pendant I made on a black choker. Its two sided ,but theirs only one pendant


A Victorian cone I made. It will be filled with chocolates.

Created by Hand- Gold

here's my challenge for Created by Hand ,The theme is Gold. Stamp by PSX.see all the entries at createdbyhand

Gothic Arch-Hearts

Over at Gothic Arches this weeks challenge is Hearts.I ran grungeboard through my cuttlebug and added glitter.The stamps are from Oxford Impressions. The background I used is something very close to my Heart. It was from a blessing my father received from the Arch Bishop in Italy in the 40's.You can see all the Gothic Arches at gothicarches

Sunday Post Card Art-Chair

Her Royal Majesty The Queen
This weeks challenge at Sunday Post card art is Chair. I gold embossed the images from Inka Stamps. The crown is actually a drink stir stick. You can see all the images at:
sundaypostcardart

Art Creations Friday -Challenge #12 ,Lots to do week 6 marvoulous metal

This is the first time I have done this challenge.You have to use the image they give you. This was inspired by a clock I saw recently with a metal frame around it. So I ran some copper through my cuttlebug,then antiqued it. I,m pretty happy with how it came out.Stamps by I Brake for Stamps and Stampin up You can see more of the challenges at
artcreationsfriday
and lotstodochallenge

Gothic Arches- Tag

This week the Challenge at Gothic Arches is "Tag" So I made the arch itself my tag. I stamped the arch image from Stamp Francisco,cut out the window for my image then layered it on my card. Background is stamped with (Stampendous) casbah.Added some fun embellishments. You can see all the images at http://Gothicarches.ning

TGIF-Green

Here is my entry for TGIF, The theme is Green. All stamped images by Oxford Impressions Beloved Plate. Check out the rest at http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/

Theme Thursday 4x4

This is my first 4 x 4. Stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.With valentines Day right around the corner I thought a Couple would be appropriate. You can see all the entries at:http://themethursday.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/theme-thursday-4-x-4s/#comments

Published X 4

Just Received my new Feb/March issue of Stampers Sampler and they published four of my pieces.


A Flower Idyl- The Lovely little girl Image is by Oxford Impressions and the text by Art Impressions. A I'm ready for Spring about now card!!


Create Art - I did this for their Tempting Template challenge. All images by I Brake for Stamps


Spring Bunny. This was done for their Pocket Change challenge-Images by Stamp Francisco



In Your Easter Bonnet- This was also done for the pocket Change challenge- Images by Stamp Francisco

Valentine Jewelry

Here's a couple of piece I made for some stamping friends for Valentines day.

Gothic Arches- Gypsy

Gypsy Rose Lee
When I first thought about the theme Gypsy I did one of a fortune teller, but I was really disappointed with how it came out,so back to the drawing board. My next attempt is of Gypsy Rose Lee the famous Burlesque stripper from years past. I ran a sheet of aluminum thru the cuttle bug for the background ,painted it red, used lace for the curtains ,some feathers and rhinestones.
You can see all the entries here at : http://gothicarches.ning.com/

Theme Thursday-Couples

So Blue Without You.
The theme this week at Theme Thursday is couples. Heres my card. Stamps are from Inka Stamps and I Brake for Stamps. Check out the rest http://themethursday.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/thursday-challenge-couples/#comments

Wednesday Sampler- Openings -Miss behaving

Here's my first challenge on this site for Wednesday Sampler. Theme is openings. I actually have two openings on this one A Gothic window from Stamp Francisco and a Slide mount window.I call it Miss Behaving http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/feed/

Gothic Arch-The King of-Grunge

I had so much fun creating this arch. When I think of Grunge I think of the King of Grunge Tim Holtz. So of course I had to use him as my inspiration for this piece. I was giggling the entire time I was creating it : ) I used several of his techniques. I hope you get a kick out of it and Tim if you see this I hope you don't mind (grin) You really are the KING of Grunge!! You can see all the archs at : http://gothicarches.ning.com/