Tag: rubber stamping

ATCs

“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 […]

Art Stamping

A Card for Him

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 […]

Mixed-Media Art

Another Antique Baby Portrait Card

Look at this sweet face! This antique baby portrait was in such good condition.  And I have a friend expecting a baby girl this month so… I brought her home with me. The Antique Mall is becoming one of my favorite places these days. I layered the portrait with some pink stained cheese-cloth, decorative […]

Art Cards

Antique Baby Portrait Card

When I go to antique stores I look for old photos.  I love to find baby portraits in good condition. I love the old-fashioned dresses they wore (the girls and the boys!) and their sweet expressions. I always wonder how something that was so precious to someone at one time wound up for sale in an antique […]