Sneak Peek

Black and White swaps are a favorite of mine.
I am anxiously awaiting for an envelope full
of Black and White cards.
The image on this card is a fun one to use. I like it
because it is set on a old music . (which I cut out for this piece)
The back ground image on this ATC was one I found by Paper Artsy
at "The Frenzy Stamper" I couldn't resist. I saw it a while ago and there was only one in the box, so I kept putting it towards the back each time I would go shopping. ( Have you ever done that?)
Last month I new I wanted to create this card, so luck was with me as it was still in the box.
The sneak peek is for my friend Christy, who is part of an Altered Book Round Robin I was asked to participate in~and I can hardly wait to begin. Her book is Black and White with a little splash of color.....It seems I can use my favorite set again in a montage I create for her!

A Trip to the Inchie Zoo

One great reason to create art is to share in the creative process.
That is why I enjoy swaps so very much.
Every month I run to the live swap at "The Frenzy Stamper" in Scottsdale.
There I have the opportunity to participate in a live swap, talk about artistic
concepts and shop for new products.
Everyone is so very wonderful and I absolutely adore Debbie, who is the shop's owner.
She is so helpful, and such a great art cheerleader.
This month, she is hosting a very special swap......The inchie Zoo swap.
The picture you see is the first step to my first zoo inchie.... I will post this inchie when complete.... Well, when the inchies are all traded.

Swappers Delight

Well, I haven't had a moment to get to the computer for awhile due

to the fact I have glued my fingers together! (Lucky for me it comes off!)

Art is so fun!

This project was so fun and reflective. It is a summery of my years

working for Lancome. Working for Lancome was like living in a bouquet of

the most beautiful fragrant flowers.

The subtle aroma that a beautiful perfume can surround a women in and make her

memorable was the creative thought that inspired me to create this bookmark.

It is the first one of six that I created for the Paris Bookmark swap.

Celebration

Holidays are to far apart.

There should be many more

celebrations here on earth.

They really should be "out of this world".

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and celebrations and also had a free moment to create wonderful pieces of art. (Yes, I have to admit I took art material and glue stick up to Flagstaff.)

While celebrating the holiday, the winner of the holiday ATC giveaway was chosen. I will contact the winner because it is exciting!

Lady Liberty

This ATC was inspired by one of my favorite actresses, Mae West.

I grew up watching her vintage films and loving every performance.

Her lines are so very quotable.

This is one of my favorites!

To celebrate Independence day, I would love to give this ATC away.

To enter to win ~ leave a comment with the name of the movie that Mae West wears this costume. At the end of the week I will pick a winner from the entries.

Part of A Puzzle

Vintage is everywhere at Mystic Paper.
The scrapbook and paper arts store in
Downtown Mesa. This week those wonderful ladies, Kim and Jennifer, hosted a "puzzle piece swap".
I can never resist a swap, so armed with my
10 puzzle pieces and glorious papers and stamps, I set up my work station. This was the end result!
I call her the "Travel Diva".
The reds in this paper are so beautiful. So this diva had to be a redhead, as she seems to cause a fuss where every she goes!
This girl is really going places!

Magic Carpet RIde!

Ever wonder what it's like to travel on a magic carpet?

You can just imagine......And that being said the world is a wonderful place through the imagination. As soon as I saw the original image, I wanted to create something.....A few days later I read the quote by Norman Vincent Peale.

I found these wonderful images on the Artchix collage sheets (Mini's & Lovely Lavender) to alter my Princess playing card. I thought I would take this opportunity to play in Helga's weekly challenge.

What a magical piece. Now close your eyes you can almost hear the call to prayer from the tower!

There's a whole lot of art going on !

I love art.

As everyone knows my favorite kind of art is make up artistry.

I love the color , eye shadows, blush and lipstick! The more color the better! The ability to have a different look everyday is amazing!

To quote my very wonderful friend, Tanya.

" You're not done until you have a $300.00 face!"

Maybe that's why I love those Japanese, Geisha's so very much.

They really take make up artistry to a different level!

This weekend for the Live swap at the Frenzy Stamper we altered postcards.

Every one did such a great job. I was very excited with my loot!

The piece I create started out as a postcard from Japan that I picked up in Japantown in San Fransisco. They were so gorgeous I had to get them to share.... I added a few things and altered them until they were ready to be exchanged.

Tuesday Art Challenge

I have wanted to paint on text for some time now.....I also love these little playful fairies!

This Tuesday I decided to put the two together and this is the end result!

I took out several colors of acrylic paint and added the colors a layer at a time, afterwards I stamped the image in black. The finishing touch was the gossamer wings. I love adding glitter with the glue pen.

I think I love using the glue pen! It allows you to apply glitter in the most delicate areas with ease!

Well done Tuesday Challenge!

Cracker Jack

Happy Birthday Cracker Jack!

In celebration of this auspicious occasion, I am dressing with appropriate accessories!

Many years ago, while on a visit home, I happened to go into an art gallery with my mother.

We giggled over this necklace which is made out of authentic "Cracker Jack Toys".

In a very nostalgic mood, she purchased the necklace for me.

These tiny charms were hidden in a barrel during the war and later discovered in a Chicago Warehouse and made into jewelry.

How's that for a piece of Art!

Birthday Celebrations

As children it was so much fun to have

all of your favorite friends over to have

cake and ice cream and play a few party

games and then open the gifts that you

were given.

It was an exciting time and

an event that was highly

anticipated every year......

This weekend was my niece's birthday party.

She is having a wonderful

"All Night Themed Party" Event.

So exclusive my sister asked me to

create special I.D Passes for the girls

and for the adults (Press Passes).

Everything Japanese

Isn't art cool? I was catching up with everyone and there seems to be a consensus that small is the current trend in art, like.... inchies.... Well over the last weekend I had the fortune of attending the FanimeCon in San Jose, Ca. I ran into these cute little treasures. It may look like a Japanese Tea ceremony food selection, but it really is the most tiny erasers you can imagine. And if you would like to try some of these foods...The pancakes stuffed with red bean paste are a real sweet treat!