Friday, February 29, 2008

Pretty Things on Paper

These enchanting cards have gently landed in their new home yesterday. I think I saw the fairy wink! Thank you for such a lovely exchange Catherine, your art work is delightful and the inspiration immense.

I Have Been Tagged~See Nikki Here



The rules are:
1. Once tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post rules on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know that they've been tagged.

Ok, #1 click above to see Nikki's blog. # 2, giggle this is it. # 3 Seven weird or random facts:

My dentist gave me my first gold crown today.
I was reminded yet again, as of late, how short and sweet life can be.
My favorite bookstore owner worked his last day today.
I will be 4 x 11 next month....a sweet co-worker told me that!
There came a day in my life when I began living by my own rules.
With age comes wisdom.
I play by the rules when I have to ~ otherwise I do what is right!!!

#4 I am only going to tag one person ~ that's what is right for me! When I was a kid you only got tagged once.....lol. I will tag that person privately ~ then they can tag someone or seven, as they choose.

#5 Hi Nikki ;o} thanks for tagging me ~ this has been the perfect answer to a daily calendar suggestion for today, leap day ~ do something that scares you....well this kinda qualifies!

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Backgrounds for TGIF



Well, this is actually a WIP for Paulette Insall's 'Organic Backgrounds' painting class but I really like it and thought perhaps I could contribute this for TGIF.......before it's Friday again, lol.






Cherish ~ Circle Challenge Arty Girls!


Collage sheet fairy from Shabby Cottage!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Wednesday Stamper Bookmarks

My torso tag bookmark ~ finished with a layer of beeswax.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Elizabeth

For Skinny Saturday's Challenge this week I chose HRH....



Beauty

My first challenge at Arty Girlz.......yum what fun and my favorite colour too! Green postage stamp, background stamping and watercolour paper with green! Notice the gorgeous butterfly too.......can ya tell I love green?

Olive Street for TGIF!

Silly really, but this is one of my all time favorite cards! I made this some time ago, don't even know who I gave it to now....one of the various groups I have been part of for some years...the cardstock was quite light, hence a faint border.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Winner at Bella Cassa

I won, I won, ooh how exciting! Thank you Palmer, it is just amazing and I am thrilled to be the winner of the 'Vintage Beach Trinket'!

And the Winner Is............

Michelle from

http://www.theblackberrybriar.typepad.com/

http://theblackberrybriar.typepad.com/photos/dolls/index.html


Congratulations!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Love & Romance at MMM

I wanted to make a little something for those of us that might not have a special Valentine with them today....believe.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

If you can dream it...you can become it

My contribution for the Mixed Media Monday Flourishes Challenge. A 3X5 skinny

One World~One Heart

Photo


This is such a special way for people to connect to share art, ideas and things that are special. At first I thought I couldn't manage the time to do it and then realized that it means a lot to me to offer something, as others have done. Really the generosity of so many has left me so inspired I couldn't wait a minute longer to make my contribution!

The first of two items is a torso tag design that I enjoy making, especially at this time of a year. It is my favorite bookmark to give away, although things can get a bit out-of-hand with the trinkets that I attach, alas, I do bling very well!







The next item is a Gothic Arch....an interesting mixed media art template that I discovered at the beginning of this year.





Yes, the winner will receive both.......mailed anywhere in the world!

I will also include some 'Moo' cards, see some examples below, also please sign my 'moo' guest book if you have one of my cards already:

http://gabriellemadsen.blogspot.com/







Sunday, February 3, 2008

January Pennant Challenge Finished





Art from the Heart



It is my pleasure to have found this enchanting author today (thanks to Sarah) I am glad to have the chance to win one of two copies offered by Catherine Mathews-Scanlon....ooh the pending inspiration!

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

'M' Week Five, Banner Challenge

My contribution to the 5th week of this wonderful challenge from Lisa @ Simple Journeys.
The completed banner to follow....