No, it’s not my wedding anniversary. I just needed to let him know how I feel. Having a child with a serious illness puts strain on a relationship like nothing else does. Tensions are high. It’s easy to fall into traps: “This is your fault.” “If you would’ve done “X” differently […]
Creative Projects
Handmade Cards from Bargain Bin Stamps
My friend Floy (and incredible beading and mosaic artist) recently sent me these Stampin’Up! stamps she found at Goodwill!! I LOVE THEM! Here are three cards I made with them: Thanks so much, Floy! I’ve got several more ideas to try with these awesome stamps!
High in the Sky
A to Z Challenge
Last week I signed up for this “A to Z” blogging challenge because it sounded like fun, but…..oh my. Posting something creative for every letter of the alphabet, six times a week, through the month of April?! My husband is already calling it a “vampire”. He says it’s going to […]
“Skating to a Valentine Party”
A little Valentine drawing for my daughter… Made some changes and added lots of hearts: on her coat, on her shoestrings, on her hat,and stuffed in her pockets for her friends at the party. She’s also got a big Valentine for her best friend…behind her back. 🙂 Drew over the lines with permanent pens… […]
Decorated Elephant ATCs
I usually draw out my ideas for ATCs in my sketchbook before I start on the actual cards. For the “Decorated Elephants” swap I liked the idea of looking down on the top of elephant’s head, or looking at the head from the side. And then I thought, “Hmmm.. I wonder what an elephant would […]
“At the Louvre”, detail after Degas
Though I don’t attend Hill Country Bible Church, I’m blessed to be on their “Prayer and Creativity” team. Their quarterly exhibits give me a chance to attempt some serious art once in a while. I stress *attempt*. The first exhibit of the year doesn’t have a particular theme but gives all the […]
Elmer Gets A Makeover
To my old faithful Elmer’s glue: You’ve been such a great adhesive over the years. There’s no telling how many projects you’ve held together for me. You’ve stuck around for years and I’m continually amazed at your versatility. However, as much as I rely on you week after week, the truth is, you haven’t aged […]
Turning Art Postcards into Thank-You Cards
I was running short on”thank-you” cards after Christmas so I decided to turn some of my art postcards into “thank-you’s” by stamping on them. Instead of just stamping right on the card surface, I tried somethin’ different. I rolled a section of white-out onto the card… …scraped some of it off around the […]