Coming Up Roses

Today I am sharing what is probably my most favorite project to date.

I had been spending lots of time on Pinterest, trying to find that "one" project, one so inspiring I had to try it myself.

And voila! I found one. A paper flower table top Christmas tree.

Not one project has ever been so gratifying in my crafting endeavors.

ALL the roses, I hand rolled, (no store bought premade flowers here, lol) every single one, ALL
122 of them, I made myself, and even custom hand dying a few.

A very basic store bought, Styrofoam cone, transformed into a thing of beauty, that will grace my entryway table this holiday season.

I hope you enjoy the beauty of it too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Flowers = Happiness

It has been a good couple of weeks since I last posted. Received unexpected news, that a  cherished friend from long ago, had fallen ill, and passed away. Needless to say I have gone through all the emotions, and decidedly poured myself into creating.

In this time of great emotion, I discovered a  couple of new skills. Hand dying cardstock, and creating flowers with it.

These are just a few examples of the beauties I have finished. And I discovered that, Flowers=Happiness.

Hope you enjoy!  And thanks for stopping by!

"In Dreams"..... Canvas Shadow Box

I enjoy stepping out of my "comfort zone" in creating. With this project, well I had never used a canvas in an "unconventional" way. I so love the results.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Magnificent DecoArt Media Program

Over the course of last week, I stayed in a crafty zone. Mainly due to the MAGNIFICENT products from DecoArt Media.

Y'all have heard the phrase a "little dab will do it", well, this holds completely true to these products.

If you love doing mixed media projects, well, this is the line for you! 

Check them out at http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/, and while  you are there check out the amazing tutorials on these products!

Hope you enjoy viewing my projects, please stop by again soon!

Halloween ATB enhanced by DecoArt Media; Liquid Glass, Interference (Gold), Mister in Carbon Black.

 

 

Faux Metal Tag using DecoArt Media products pictured

 

 

 

 

6x6x2 Shadowbox Canvas using DecoArt Media;

Crackle Paste, Gesso, Matte Medium, Primary Cyan, Titanium White, Carbon Black, Shimmer Mister in Turquoise.

 

 

SHARING A LITTLE ART

What a beautiful day here in the Ohio, the crispness of fall is in the air. Orange peels, cinnamon and cloves, in a low simmer, to give the house just a "hint" more, to the fall chill.

Just wanted to share a little art, from my art journal that I started while recovering from surgery.

Hope you enjoy, have a blessed day!

FAR TOO LONG

Time can truly get the best of us. Stepped away for what was only to be a brief period of time, to "regroup" not only my crafty process, but my emotional and more importantly, get back in in tune spiritually. Sadly, it all took more time than expected.

Faced a serious surgery to remove a 5lb tumor from my lower neck and upper shoulders, FIVE POUNDS!  My previous treating physician, blew it off for years as being a "fatty deposit, probably from the high levels of artificial insulin I had been on for years".
WRONGO! It was actually a (thank the Lord) noncancerous Lipoma. Recovery was not without complication. I developed an infection. Took the earlier part of the summer to recover, but all is just perfectly healed now.

ANYHOW......I had been ding a bit of crafting on and off, and have discovered the love of  ARTIST TRADING BLOCKS.

My very first ATB. I am thrilled with the results! In the process of creativity, I have really got the hang of my Silhouette Cameo and LOVING it!

Just finished the following lovely today!

 

 

Hope y'all enjoy looking! Thanks for stopping by, and come visit again soon!

Today's spiritual inspiration: In Genesis 1:1 we read that "In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth". Wow, that means that our God is a BIG GOD, so is there really anything to big in our lives, that is bigger than God? Just a thought.

Be Blessed In Your Everyday Life!

 

Altered Puffy Heart

Less than a month, there will be romance in the air, the day that celebrates love, Valentine’s Day, and that is the inspiration this week for my project.

 

 

I used gesso on the entire heart base, followed by Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress paint and both Pickett Fence & Rock Candy Crackle. I then used script tissue paper, and sheet music, torn in strips, applied with Matte Modge Podge, and applied at an angle, on both front and back. Finished with using a “burnishing” kind of effect with Tim Holtz Distress inks in Frayed Burlap and Victorian Velvet. Finishing with the same type of burnishing application of the Liquidtex Ink in Brilliant gold.

 

On the top of the heart I used a fancy bird from my personal stash, as well as pearl stamens glued as a nest beneath the bird. I then added from the CWD store, off-white Braided Ribbon wound and glued to the handle, Lace at both the base of the stamen nest, and just above the dangles at the bottom of the heart. To the top, I finished with a Antique Brass button, and the loops of the Pearl Strands.

 

 

Finishing touch, using a brass chain, a heart and leaf charm from my own stash along with Antique Brass Birdcage, Bird & Nest charms. A fun, lighthearted Valentine project.

The paper mache puffy  heart, as well as some of the brass charms, can be found in the Creating With Details online store.

                   Thank You so much for stopping by!

                 Please stop by again soon! God Bless!

 

 

"Masquerade” Altered Mask

Happy New Year!! Just six days ago, we kicked off a new year, with hopes and aspirations for it to be a great year! The celebration of the New Year, was my influence for this week’s project, an altered mask.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!!!

 

 

Inspiration Cards & Altered Tin Prayer Box

This week’s project was inspired by some unexpected circumstances, and my leaning on what I know is true. My faith in God.

 

 

I began with a square tin, used black gesso, turquoise and worn penny acrylic craft paint. I embellished the top of the box with a piece of scrap lace left over from another project, followed by a metal flower, leaf, cross  and heart embellishment, and a wood cut out butterfly, all distressed with the same paints I used on the tin box, and a mini canvas with scripture. I also added a metal filigree, to be a “mock” latch, and metal feet to the bottom.

Inside, features coasters covered with Gorjuss paper, inspiring words and scripture to coordinate with the words. I also used flat back pearls, brads, lace stickers, and more mini canvas.

Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

Well, we are officially ONE WEEK away from Christmas, wow, where has this year gone.

My project this week for Creating With Details is a canvas stocking. I added beautiful Venise lace in white and a red scalloped lace to the top of the stocking, along with an antique bronze floral accent. I adhered a beautiful venise style applique at the foot. The antique bronze frame, features a vintage photo I found on Pinterest, and is surrounded by beautiful (artificial) evergreen, berries, crystal and pearls. With a wood veneer greeting for the holidays. Pearl accents in various shapes and sizes complete the look.

This posting, is very simple, and comes with heartfelt wishes to all,  a very Merry Christmas!

Once again. to all of you and  yours, many blessings for a very Merry Christmas, and all the beauty and wonder  of  this joyous season be yours not just for the holidays, but throughout the coming New Year.