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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Spring is here!

well, not HERE exactly.  It's snowing outside, 
 But if I keep the fireplace buring and the curtains closed, I can dream:

This is for the wonderful

I hope you go visit, there is wonderful art there by wonderful artists.
credits:  Amanda Frijo-Tobin, Createwings Designs, Kim Klassen,
The Gilded Bee, HOlliewood Studios.

Thanks for stopping in!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Eggs, or to be more Precise

one egg.
cus that's the theme at

I'll see you there, after I list all the many many credits for this piece.
Beth Rimmer, Pebble Jones, Altered Emporium, Hollidwood Studios, 
Cemerony, Durin Eberhart, Rucola Designs, and Bonnie Zeiman

WHEW!
Why can't I ever do anything simple?
Maybe next week.
or maybe not.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Wings

Credits: 
Thao Cosgrove, Barb Thomas, Vinnie Pearce, 
Amanda Frijo-Tobin, Vera Lim, Feistuff,
Kim Klassen, Shadowhouse Creations, and Kuoma.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

William Wordsworth

I originally made this for Photo Art Friday, but totally forgot to link up in time.
That theme was "Connections"
However, I love this quote and
 it works perfectly for lovely Kaylene's challenge this week at
I used my own photo (which is the challenge),

Here is the original:

Added some layers using papers by Syndee Nuckles and Durin Eberhart
Played with filters and layers and then added this great quote.
Hence:  Quotography!!

I hope you join in, you will be glad you did.
Thanks for looking.

You Oughtta Be In PIctures!

is Challenge #151 at
Yessirree, we are inviting you to create something
that makes you think of your favorite movie, your least favorite movie, 
any movie at all, or something remotely movie-ish.
I made a tag:
I used Bo Bunny paper, Maya Road embellies, a Tim Holtz embossing folder,
word stamps by Dylusion
 and the Alice stamps are all from a stamp set which is made by, 
I'm sorry, I cannot remember.
BAD ELECTRA.
But it was fun to make.
And if you go over to
you'll get to see what the other Poobahs have created for this challenge.
I hope you are inspired to join us!!

Time

The photos are my own, and I used elements by
Biograffiti, LMurphy, Brandy Hackman
and Kim Klassen.
Thanks for stopping by!!

Silhouettes

for

This was such a cool challenge for me, I learned how 
to install and use custom shapes in my PSE.
The silhouette is by Thesuper
I also used elements by Brandy Hackman, Doris Castle
and Bonnie Zeiman.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Asian Art


for
credits:  Tia Bennett, Sum of All Crafts, Amanda Sok, and  kuschelirmal

Thanks for stopping by.
Hope you go visit 

Monday, February 18, 2013

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Sketching in a Winter Wonderland

Do you wonder why I am posting a photo of a Christmas card?
Are you thinking, "Man, is she ever disorganized!"
Well, you're right about that, I am.
But that's not why I'm posting it.
It's for
a wonderful Christmas Card challenge site, 
and when you are scrambling at the last minute
in December 2013, with your cookies baking 
and the tree still needing to be decorated, 
to find your Christmas cards 
and get them mailed out before the post office deadline,
I will be resting in front of the fire, sipping a mug of hot cocoa, 
gloating,'cus mine will all be done.

 Nyaa Myaa Nyaa Nyaa Boo Boo!

Quotography - One Last Valentine

I really enjoy my friend Kaylene's (relatively) new challenge:
You will find her challenge at her site
It is really something special.

(The photo is my own.)

Blackbird

for 
credits: Altered Emporium, Rebecca McMeen, Amanda Frijo-Tobin,
Jen Yurko, Shadowhouse Creations, and Tumblefish Studio

Thanks for stopping by.
See lots more of our fine feathered friends at

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Key to my Heart

for

credits:  Lisa's Altered Art, Pink Lotty, Bonnie Zeiman,
Kim Broedelet, Tumblefish Studios

Bamboo Dream

Have you visited Bonnie Zeiman's
If not, you're just silly.
She has the most beautiful textures in her shop and every Friday, 
artists from all over the world (maybe even the universe!)
participate in her
This week Bonnie has invited us to use her Bamboo Dream texture. 
Most of the art that has been created has an Orental theme to it (of course), but
in my scrolling through my gazillion photographs
 for something from my trip to Thailand, but I couldn't get past
 this shot of Johnston Canyon last winter.
It was absolutely gorgeous there.

I sued Bonnie's Bamboo Dreams Texture as well as her Dropped Petals.
An overlay by Lost and Found and Wordart by Amanda Frijo-Tobin 
finishes it off.
Thanks for stopping by!

Soartful reminder!

We are halfway through the month for our
Turquoise and Rust/Curiosity
Challenge.
And the art has been amazing!!
Thank you all for your participation in our Soartful Challenges.
Here is some more inspiration:
credits: Beth Rimmer, Hidden Vintage Studios, Rucola Designs, 
Finecrafted Designs,  Bonnie Zeiman, Bluesse, 
Amanda Frijo-Tobin, Mikki Furkul, and Durnin Eberhart

ou have until Saturday, March 2 to join in with the current challenge
to be Soartful!.
We look forward to seeing your amazing artwork!!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Red

for
I hope you take a few minutes to visit
and see the other artwork!

credits:  Altered Emporium, Beth Rimmer,
Finecrafted Designs, Bonnie Zeiman, Lost and Found,
and Tumblefish Studios.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Love

makes the world go round, right?
Love is the theme this week at
I love February, don't you? 

Credits:  Vera Lim, Shineangel, Melissa Renfro, 
Kim Klassen, Sum of All Crafts, and Amanda Frijo-Tobin. 

So happy to see you here, thanks for stopping by!!


Masks

Well, ONE, actually
for 
credits:  Cajoline, Bonnie Zeiman, Amanda Sok, 
and Cemerony.

Check out more masks at
(one of my favorite challenge sites.)

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Operation Charity Card

Challenge #150 at
is to make a card for a charity.
Grand Poobah Jana says it so much better than I:
This time around I am challenging you to do good. I would like for you to create cards for a charity. It doesn't matter what the charity. Just make cards for someone who can use a smile or an encouraging word or two.

There are some fantabulous cards at The Order, Yessirree Bob!
Here's mine:
 
I work at a non-profit agency, and we had a man's birthday coming up, so I made him this.
Normally, we buy our birthday cards.
Well, surprise, surprise, everyone liked it so much than I am now the official card-maker for all the birthdays.
How did THAT happen?

Oh well, as you can tell, it was pretty easy.
Thanks to a Tim Holtz stamp and 
some paper I have had in my stash for, I estimate, for 15 years.
Seriously.
You have until Saturday, Feb. 23rd to link up with us at
Go there.
Now.
You'll make someone happy.


For my friends in the storm....

credits:
Holliewood Studios, Octopode Factory,
Kim Klassen

Just because

Just because I haven't done a Just Because for a while now.

Credits:  Crowabout Studios, Tim Holtz, unknown
brads, glitter, feather and bling.

(well, I know it came from my stash, but that's about all)

Gothic Valentine

for

Credits:  Microferk, Lily Studios,
Amanda Sok, Cemerony, and Shadowhouse Creations

Thanks for stopping by.  
I'll see you at

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Time

is this week's theme for
Be sure to check out the other contributions at
Collage Obsessions
Thanks to Paula Wright, Laurie Anderson, Holliewood Studios,
and Bonnie Zeiman for the use of their elements.
And have a funny day.
Unless you have other plans.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Music in the Air

is what I call this ATC.
It's for the Creative Souls Flowers & Birds swap.
I hope my partner likes it!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Unruly Dream Coaster Swap


I can hardly wait to receive some back in the mail, 
every Unruly swap I have done, I have  loved!
Glad you stopped by!

Gossip

This week's theme at 
is our choice.

TA  DA!!!


Twirlyhearts

This started out as a piece for
but then ended up as a piece for

That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

Credits:  Berna Datema, All-Free-Download,
Cajoline, Amanda Sok, Syndee Nuckles, and Bonnie Zeiman

I hope you visit both sites and see some truly spectacular art!!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Be Curious with Soartful!

It's a new month and a new challenge at
with the theme:
CURIOSITY
and the colours
RUST AND TURQUOISE
There are some wonderful images to inspire you, 
not to mention the glorious work of the talented Design Team.
Here is mine:
Elements are by Hidden Vintage Studios, Doris Castle, and 
Shadowhouse Creations.

We look forward to seeing your creations at