Sunday, March 28, 2010

Sunday Postcard Art - Time for Tea

This week the theme for Sunday Postcard Art is 'Time for Tea.'  This picture was taken April 10, 1978, at Disneyland of course.  This is me, my mother (aka Grandma), and my daughters Sara and Treena having a ride in the cup and saucer.  This was the girls' birthday, Sara turned six and Treena turned three.  After a wonderful day in Disneyland, we went back to my aunt's for dinner and a Snoopy ice cream cake; a sweet memory.  Cheers!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Tag Tuesday

This week's challenge for Tag Tuesday is 'Black and White.'  No hint of any colour was to be used.  This is my entry, do go to Louise's blog, Kard Krazy and see all of the wonderful, creative tags for this challenge.  Cheers!

Art Creations Friday Challenge 67

A lovely textured background was provided for Challenge #67 on Art Creations Friday.  I changed the colour to blue and it reminded me of the ocean on a map - this is my entry for ACF.  Cheers!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Theme Thursday - 2 x 4

The challenge for Theme Thursday is 2 inches by 4 inches.  Create a piece that measures 2"x4" using any medium.  I started by stamping this Crafty Secrets stamp of the little birds onto a piece of sheet music and painted them with some distress ink.  The little nest is a Lockhart stamp and the expression is from the same Crafty secrets set.  Do visit the Theme Thursday blog and see some of the fabulous pieces for this week's challenge.  Cheers!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Three Muses - A Nice Cup of Tea

Jackson thought he might ask Miss Rogers to marry him - she was just his cup of tea!
The challenge this week on  Three Muses is 'A Nice Cup of Tea.'   Cheers!
 

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Mixed Media Monday - Vintage Children

The theme on Mixed Media Monday is 'Vintage Children.'  Thanks for looking - Cheers!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Think Monday - Think ATC

The challenge on Think Monday, Think ATC  is 'In a Row.'  This reminds me of a hot summer day when all the birds are lined up on the power lines.  Thanks for looking - cheers!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Gothic Arches

A beautiful photo was provided for this week's Gothic Arches challenge.  Do hop over to the Gothic Arches site to see all the amazing arches created this week.  Hope you are having a wonderful day - cheers!

Sunday Postcard Art - Steampunk

The challenge this week on Sunday Postcard Art is 'Steampunk.'  I am not entirely certain that I understand the concept,  it's kind of mechanical meets fantasy -  I think.  There are some wonderful examples on the SPA site, do check them out.  Thanks for looking - cheers!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Soartful - Spring Beginnings

This is my entry for Soartful - Spring a time for new beginnings.  Happy Spring!

4x4 Friday

The challenge for 4x4 Friday is 'Spring Equinox.'  Make sure to check out all of the wonderful spring entries this week.  Cheers!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Wonderful Gift!

I received the most amazing gift in the mail today!  Amazing in so many ways, it was totally unexpected and for no occasion, this gorgeous card and necklace created by my very good friend, Donna, just because she was thinking of me!  Little did she know, I was thinking of her too.  On the inside of the beautiful easel card she said that she misses our play time together - I just said the same thing to my husband this morning! We only live about two hours away including a short ferry trip but we don't seem to get the chance to make the journey as often as we'd like.

A hummingbird is a very special symbol to me, it invokes the spirit of my amazing mother who we lost two years ago next week.  This gift fills me with love; love for my Mom and love for a very special friend - thank you Donna, you are an amazing artist and an inspiration, hope to see you soon.  Love you lots.

Art Creations Friday

This is my entry for Art Creations Friday.  Follow the link to see some amazing works created using this image.  Thanks for looking - cheers!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

One Powerful Hour - Sisterhood

The theme on One Powerful Hour this week is 'Sisterhood.'  Cheers to all the wonderful women in the world united by sisterhood - I am glad I am one!

Theme Thursday - Masculine

The challenge for Theme Thursday is 'Masculine.'  Thanks for looking; do check out all of the wonderful entries.  Cheers!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Three Muses - Incognito

An avid birder, Monty was pleased with the success of his disguise...the challenge for Three Muses is 'Incognito.'  Cheers!

Crazy Amigo - Party


Sometimes parties just turn out like this!  The challenge on Crazy Amigo this week is 'Party!'  Cheers!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Mixed Media Monday - Party Animals

The challenge for Mixed Media Monday this week is 'Party Animals!'  See all the fun entries on their site.  Cheers!

Tag Tuesday - Spring!

This week's challenge for Tag Tuesday is 'Spring!'  Spring is definitely in full bloom here and our backyard is full of busy robins.  Do visit Louise's blog, Kard Krazy, to see all of the wonderful spring tags - Enjoy!

Fun With ATCs - Monochrome

Challenge #5 on Fun With ATCs is 'Monochrome.'  This actually is navy but it scanned like black.  Tim Holtz stamps.  Cheers!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Gothic Arches - Wild and Wacky

It all started with a hairdo...Wacky Wanda was definitely an original!
This week's challenge on Gothic Arches is 'Wild and Wacky!' Follow the link to see some amazing arches - there are lots of originals out there! Cheers!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sunday Postcard Art - Goddess


The theme this week on Sunday Postcard Art is 'Goddess.' Thanks for looking - cheers!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Art Creations Friday

'Ophelia rued the day she'd met that elusive and handsome prince in the glade...look at her now!'

My entry for Art Creations Friday - cheers!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Theme Thursday - Spring

Spring is such a wonderful time of renewal, the days are longer and more energizing. On the west coast of Canada we have had a very mild winter and are in the full throes of spring - the crocuses and daffodils are up and the cherry blossoms have burst from the trees, it is quite beautiful. This is my entry for Theme Thursday - Spring. Cheers!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Three Muses - Newspaper


This week's challenge on Three Muses is 'Newspaper.' I thought this was going to be quite a simple challenge, I actually like things stamped onto books and dictionary pages a lot. Well, I've been playing with newspaper for two days now and have not managed to create something I am happy with. After my stamp pad fell onto this poor ATC, I decided to call it a day and get it posted before something else happened! Image is from Lisa's Altered Art. There are some wonderful entries on the Three Muses challenge site. Cheers!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Think Monday - Think ATC

The challenge for TMTA this week is the element 'Metal.' Cheers!

Mixed Media Monday

Today's challenge for Mixed Media Monday is "It's Not All Black & White." I added a bit of pale plum to my fairy's wings and socks and to the flower petals; the plum wouldn't scan anything but gray until I put a piece of the plum paper behind the tag. I love this little fairy, she is from Red Lead. Hope your day is full of good surprises - Cheers!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Gothic Arches - Beach Bathing Beauties

The challenge this week on Gothic Arches is 'Beach Bathing Beauties.' Thanks for looking - cheers!