Blooms Are Bliss

You know, sometimes all the "busy-ness" of life can be so very distracting. It seems as though it has taken me just a bit longer than I had planned, to get back to my "happy space", shutting all that does not pertain to finding my bliss, turning on good tunes, and creating my big heart out.

 

 

No "Calgon take me away moment", but the pure joy and beauty of creating my blooms. And so many more to come. with the big sale at Michael's this week (EEEEEEEEEEE-really can not contain my excitement!)

 So, Just a lil' peak, of a few that I have been working on.

Using my tried and true cutting machine (oh how I LOVE my Silhouette) I cut out various sizes on my 65lb. weight cardstock, distressing the edges  with Tim Holtz Distress inks in both Peacock feathers & Brushed Corduroy, then using a dry detailing brush technique, with Tulip Metallic Fabric Paint, to add a bit of "glamour" to the petals, and using coordinating gold paint, to color clear "berry" beads to use in the center.

 

 

The finished results......................

 

 

And now for something completely different.........

At least for me..........

 

Vintage Blossoms-created with vintage scarves and material (and some leftovers from some worn out jeans)

 

 

 

 

While I have never considered myself to be a froo-froo

girly kind of girl, I have a profound fondness for frilly flowers.

 

In reorganizing my jewelry the other day, I came across one of my very first mixed media projects. Using Petaloo Paper flowers, Vintaj bronze filigrees & chain, and adding some genuine pearls for dangles, making a necklace, that can be dressed up, or dressed down.

 

 

 

Hopefully, these projects find you feeling inspired.

 

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Thank You

so much for stopping by!

 

Crafty Blessings To You!

 

 

 

BACK TO CREATIVE WONDERLAND

Here we are, already the 4th month of 2016, and it seem as though the first 3 months went by in a blur. And yet I can account for every single moments spent.

 

I had proclaimed 2016 as the year of "CHANGE" in my personal life. And boy have there been changes. Some changes being in the physical capacity, some in a more spiritual capacity, and letting go of a number of other things, that just ceased being enjoyable, often leaving me feeling wounded, and at times, slighted in a manner of speaking.

But there was one moment, that I can say was the most precious moment in my life, being by my baby brother's side, as he and his fiancé, welcomed into this world, their first baby, Amanda Susan. Never being able to have children of my own, being invited to share that very moment as she made her first cry, oh my heart felt the truest form of wonderful love. And I have been spending as much time as I can with this bundle of joy!

 

 

 

 

This weekend, I did return to my Creative Wonderland, after being away much to long. I had these paper mache' monogram for over 3 months, for two of my other nieces, and finally finished them this weekend.

 

My gigantic creative mess.  Just a few of the supplies & products I used in creating the monograms. I actually used a variety of my own handmade flowers on this project as well.

 

 

 

 

 

Viola! The finished project.

Cherry & Delightful

perfect for two sisters bedroom.

 

 

 

I hope you like my newest project. 

 May it INSPIRE you. 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

Please visit again soon.

 

HAVE A CRAFTY BLESSED DAY!

 

Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

I Am A Winner!

I wanted to share some pretty exciting news. After a "blah" kind of week, one bit of disappointment after another (or so it seemed) I received some happy news.

                                                                              (image found on Pinterest)
 
I was chosen by random drawing, to receive a "gift" from the uber talented Laurie Moore over at "Moore Art From The Heart" blog.

When y'all get the chance, stop by her delightful blog and view her MAGNIFICENT projects, also take time to stop by her Artfire store.  
 
Laurie's Links:
http://mooreartfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/home/mooreartfromtheheart

 I have been busy, with many crafty things on my table, as I get stumped with one project, I move on to another, so forth and so on....working in circles until I am satisfied with them all.  And I am fairly certain that I am not the only artist that does this, lol.
 
ANYWAYS.......
 
I can not wait to share when everything is completed. Please keep an eye out in the future, for projects featuring items from Laurie's store.
 
Thanks so much for stopping by, please visit again soon!
 
Crafty Blessings!



  

LIFE FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN

Oh how I miss getting crafty busy, Not only does life throw curveballs, it can also flip it upside down.

Today, I am taking a break, from stressing, from worrying, let's face it, neither can be good for ya.

Not grand scale craftiness, just a little "redecorating" in the craft space. It begin with painting the old, and giving it new life.

Oh, and crafting a new paper flower (I truly think this is my very FAVORITE).

Crafty Blessings!
 

PAPER ROSES

 

Some people eat, some people drink wine, to unwind. And there is nothing wrong with that.

For me, it is sitting down and creating little bits of love, in the form of paper flowers. I tend to shut out all the troubles and worries from the day. And the results, always make me smile.

I think I may have an addiction.

These are some of my favorite so far. Using various shapes and sizes of flowers, and using various techniques in shaping, inking, or in using glimmering mists.

I find so much peace, in these little bits of beauty.

Thanks for stopping by, and always, be Crafty Blessed!

 

A Brief Break

Sometimes it is just great to step back and take a break from "life", and get lost in creativity.

Here are a couple of 5x7 mixed media canvas I created this week, using a variety of different techniques in texture mediums, as well as stamping, inking, and using various items to bring texture interest, choosing metallic threading and sequins. One is on the edge of grunge while the other more delicate in a shabby design.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please visit again.

Be crafty blessed!

A Blissful Heart

Isn't it funny, how sometimes a thing that appears so intimidating, can actually be something very easy to do.

 

For instance, an Easel Card. I have often gazed upon these cards of beauty, in near bewilderment, wondering how did they do that.

 

A dear friend, did a tutorial on creating these. Giving several examples on sizes too.

 

So I did it. I stepped up to the plate, and hit a home run!

 

I am really pleased with the finished results of my latest crafting venture.

 

A "Bliss"ful  Valentines card.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a Blessed & Crafty Day!



Sometimes You Just Need A Time Out

Try as I might, sometimes I just need to take a step back and a "time out" from all the weight and heaviness of life.

A burden that my family has carried for months in regards to one of the youngest members of the family, that endured such an unspeakable horror, that without prayer, may scar him emotionally for life.

Today we received word that legal justice will prevail.
THANK YOU LORD!

Now restoration can begin. So today, I took time to shut out the world outside, and just be alone, with my thoughts and meditations on the goodness of God.

Facebook, has an app, that shows "on this day" over the time frame one has spent  on this social media outlet. Today I dove a little deeper, into private conversations with many, and seen that instead of growing, I had reverted more recently to the gal with zero optimism, and even less faith.
Two years ago, was someone I long to be again, and can not wait to see.

So, regrouping and restoration is on the horizon. Finding her again, may be tough, but I am determined to be her again.
And with these thoughts, my creativity is resurfacing.

Today, it was all about flowers. Today, I got busy, and am so thrilled with the results thus far.

So, if you find yourself at a crossroad, a point of searching for the former reflection of who you recognize, take time for you, regain perspective, dust away the cobwebs that have dulled your view and had you bound, and rediscover who you want to be.

Many Blessings to You, God Bless, and Happy Crafting!

"Jill Frost Fairy"

Perhaps it is the lack of snow this holiday season in the Ohio valley, that had me inspired to create this little wall hanging.

I used a 4x4 burlap canvas as a niche to house bottle brush trees.
Add FABULOUS chipboard laser cuts I received in winning the November challenge over at Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts, some micro glass beads, and of course snow glitter, and voila, a frosty inspired piece of art.

 

Thanks for stopping by, please visit again soon!

 

God Bless!

Finally Took The Big Step!

Hello Everyone! I had been wanting for quite sometime, to create a YouTube Channel, and I finally took that step.
 
Although I have just begun, and the videos are the "slideshow" variety, I am pleased with the results.

My hopes are that in the very near future, I can start recording  tutorial techniques to share with everyone.

Please stop by my channel, let me know you were there, and subscribe if you would please.

 

 

Thank You , God Bless!