Girls day part 2

As I mentioned in my previous post, Little J and I did a bunch of crafting on Sunday afternoon. Not just the two salt dough recipes.

I made some cards while she painted. 

Once again...thanks to Elizabeth for the awesome handmade paper used in the "Home is where the Heart is" card.

While she waited for her paint and glue to dry, she went off to play. I started work on another scrappy sewing project. Basically grabbed scraps from the box and started sewing.

Here's a little sneak peek...

 

Card crazy

This summer I have been so "not creative". Yes, I have done a few things but they were more utilitarian that artsy. More on those in later post. I've missed it and I think a bit of that creative energy just had to come out.

I made 7 cards in short order mostly from scraps.

Hopefully the creative energy will continue...or at least kick in big time after Labor Day when the kids are back in school. Until then I'm still trying to soak up as much "mom time" as I can with them.



  

Spreading some joy

Isn't it fun to get an actual card in the mail? 

With email, FB, texting, and numerous other electronic media blasting at us 

from here and there....

a simple hand written note can bring 

a bit of peace and serenity 

to an otherwise hectic day. 

At least that is the hope. 

 

Graduation card

For an future engineering student. 

Thought the math page would work quite nicely.

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."

~Abraham Lincoln

Card and canvas

One birthday card for a man... using some Citra Solv paper and Basic Grey packaging. The recipient is back in college get his second degree and is taking some very high level math courses. I thought the normal curve table page was fitting.

This canvas is now on it's third life. 

Every time I get tired of it I just spread some gesso over the top and start over. This time I added some modeling paste for texture and then some of my rusted lace fabric. I trimmed down an 8x10 print of digital art.

Watercolor cartoon

A friend of ours turns 50 today...his party was actually yesterday. We had planned on attending but several circumstances made it impossible. 

The birthday boy is an avid hunter. My hubby came up with the idea and caption then I went for it with 

the drawing and paint. 

Considering my drawing skill or lack there of...

I think it turned out pretty well. 

It's supposed to be kind of cartoon-y in case you were wondering.  :-)

The caption inside the card reads:

"When you're over the hill, catching Z's is easier
than climbing trees"

I'll be mailing this card on Monday.

Making cards

Ok...so the thumb still hurts but I can't seem to 

not use it. 

No matter what it is in life...I use that thumb. 

So I might as well make some cards...right?

I made a lot of cards...

they are like chips...bet you can't eat just one...er...make just one.

I've had a couple people ask me lately about my photo cards for the holidays.  Gifts and such I'd assume.

Which got me thinking...I should really sit down and make a bunch with all the photos I already have!

I also made a few more fabric collage cards. 

I really enjoy making these. 

They are what you might call a labor of love.

Little bits of creativity

I've been working on a few things over the last couple weeks.

I made the cover for my ABC_alteredbookclub 8th Anniversary swap book. I'm waiting on the last page to arrive before binding.
I used Citra Solv paper for the background then cut the flower from a photograph I took a few years ago.
I added the paper flower and "Joy" brad for interest.

Since we have a few September birthdays in our family I've been busy making cards. This one is for my mom. She loves butterflies and flowers.

Lastly, I'll share a little peek at a mixed-media painting I've been working on. It's not finished...definitely a work in progress.

What I did BEFORE summer vacation...

Today is it....then it's 24/7 kid time for 3 months. I can't complain. I am lucky to be at home. There is always that adjustment phase for everyone though.

I made a couple of quick ATC's just to prove to myself that I could still create something.

I also put together sets of my photo greeting cards for the teachers and assistants.

Inspired by Jill

As I was starting to clean up my art zone...again...it never gets completed... but I digress....


I was totally inspired by the greeting card that came with my prize from Jill Ruth.

 


 

Quick cards

I've been making a few more cards lately but keep forgetting to photograph them before sending.
At least I remembered with these..although the pictures are a tiny bit blurry.

Blogoversary..and a giveaway!

I can't believe it's been 4 years since I started blogging! I wasn't sure it was going to be for me but now I can't image not blogging!

My very first post was on a tiny handmade book that I sent off to North Dakota if memory serves.

I'd like to celebrate by having a giveaway!!  Doesn't that sound like a great idea...

So if you'd like to win this set of 5 blank greeting cards...
Just leave a comment on this post, making sure I have some way to contact you if you win, by 10pm CT on April 17th.  I'll draw a name and post the winner on Monday morning!  

Welcome to the world....

If you remember, a little while ago I made a diaper cake as a baby shower gift. 

Well... that baby has arrived! A sweet baby girl!
I can't wait to meet her!!

Photo greeting cards

I've been working on a bunch of these lately. Well...actually since before school let out.
A few even sold on the garage sale....

I gave the kids teachers each a pack of these as a end of school thank you gift. I've also given them as birthday, thank you and hostess gifts.