This is one of my favorite things. Stampin’ Up offers these awesome locket charms and I LOVE mine so much. They are little glass covered frames that you can put your miniature creations in: poems, collages, photos, keepsakes,etc… And then wear it as a charm on a necklace or bracelet. You can also hang […]
Author: Scarlett
“Endless Summer” ATCs
They are now having ATC swaps at the local Archivers here in town-yay! Before this, I’ve only participated in online and personal swaps, so this should be fun! I was told to make 10, which means I’ll get 9 new cards for my collection. (one is for the store) The theme: “Endless […]
“Butterflies of Denmark” Post Cards
You may remember the art work I did for the special family in Denmark, in memory of their two precious boys lost to Cockayne Syndrome. I decided to get the design printed onto post cards. They are wrapped up in sets of 10 and listed on my new Etsy shop for Cockayne Syndrome […]
Cards Using Kid’s Spin Art
Much like the cards I posted recently using my kid’s leftover paint pallettes, these cards were made with their spin art. They looooooove spin art and want to make it all the time. I used the same punches but I used metallic gold paper for the butterflies this time. The […]
Self-Portrait With Butterflies
One of my favorite Renaissance artists, Albrecht Durer, created many images of himself in his lifetime; his first self-portrait was drawn around age 13. I always enjoy looking at artist’s self-portraits. They can reveal so much without any words at all. (love this one). Many times, self-portraits reveal the artist’s emotional condition and what their situation in […]
Cards Using Kid’s Paint Palettes
The paper palettes left behind after my kids paint are incredible. I never throw them away. Colors swirl and mix, leaving textures and patterns I couldn’t have made intentionally. Their old palette papers made beautiful cards. I used my circle and butterfly punches and then added words clipped from newspapers. And this […]
“Stare Cards” for CS
I wish people would stop staring. I designed some cards to give to people who stare at Knox. It’s happening more and more frequently. People can’t help themselves. Their eyes keep looking over at him. They don’t say anything but their eyes ask the questions loud and clear. “What’s wrong with that baby? Is […]
“Cards for Cockayne Syndrome”-Etsy Shop Up!
Knox turned 11 months old this last week and we love him more than words can say. But time is not on our side. Already, the physical changes that come with Cockayne’s are becoming more noticeable. My heart hurts to see these changes. His hair is thinning, his eyes are […]
My New Camera Bag from Martilena
Ahhhh…my camera finally has a home. Here’s my perfect new camera bag from Martilena. So much to love about it… * Adjustable padded inserts that create custom-sized compartments for your camera and accessories. *LOTS and lots of useful pockets. *Sturdy constuction and generous padding keep my camera and stuff super […]