My art for sale

I've been bad about post while in Mich. But I have been working on art. I am doing a garage sale for my mom and decided to sell some of my artwork there as well. More money to spend on new items from the catty. :)

My major items have been altered tiles and canvases.

This is the first tile I made. I was so glad how this turned out. The stamping on the tile turned out great. I am so happy.

I am having problems with this one. I dyed the satin ribbon with our new Lagoon ink pad, and this been done for a week now, but it is still absorbing thruthe top layer and staining it. I love how this looks, but don't know what to do about the staining. I already added an extra feather under the peacock to cover one stain. If anyone has a tip, I would be greatfull. I have not had this problem before. This is the same ribbon I have dyed before.

Sweeny Todd Challenge - Layout

This is my entry for Burtonesque Dolls Challenge . We had to distress our paper. I also included tattered fabric. The bottom paper is dyed with a shaving cream technique. I thought it was perfect for Sweeny Todd. The Largest flower is made from a spider web border punch I folded into a circle. The flourishes were stamped and a glued sequins on top. A little bit of work, but i think it turned out cool.

Recipe: Close to my Heart unless noted.

Cardstock - Black, Colonial White, Juniper

Ink - Juniper, Black, Black Staz-on

Stamp - Cherished Flourishes

Sand Paper

Just Blooms White Daisy

Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Sequins (Westrim Crafts)

Punch (Martha Stewart)

Rhinestones (Westrim Crafts)

Fabric (Jo-Anne's)

Brush for cleaning car batteries

Shaving Cream

Well, just went to post it on their site and the challenge is closed. Bummer. Thats what I get tho for procrastinating.

Using Wishes to make a layout

Instead of using one of our layout books to create this 6x6 layout, I used Pieced Together from Wishes, which is a 6x6 card. Tip: to get the die-cut look of my paper, I made a template from a-door-ables. I also used the left over from Dimensional Elements to make the sorbet flower. Its a great way to get more for your buck.

Recipe : Close to my Heart
Papers - Perfect Day
Ink - Tulip, Juniper, Bamboo
Stamp - Doodle Alphabet
Colonial White Brad
Colonial White Ribbon Round
A-door-able (template)
Dimensional Elements Perennials
White Daisy Just Blooms
Liquid Glass
Layout - Pieced Together - Wishes

h2h challenge 10 - scrapbook challenge

This is my entry for this week's H2H

detail shot I died the ribbon with Desert Sand ink. I also used irresistable as a template for the large flower under the Just Blooms and for the bracket. I also used my faux brads next to the pics, I love using those. I always have brads that match that way. (for this technique, go here.)
Recipe:

Cardstock - Cocoa, Colonial White, Juniper

B&T - Veranda, Notebook

Ink - Desert Sand, Brown Staz-On, Juniper, Black marker

Stamps - Cherished Flourishes, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Sans Alphabet

Irresistable Pizzazz (as template)

White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon

Just Blooms White Daisy

Paper Piercer

Liquid Glass

practical scrappers challange : Felt, Fabric or Tulle

I made this layout a while ago. I challenged myself to not use any paper on a page (cept for the photos) The layout is on chipboard, i used paint, ribbon and camo fabric for the background. The title is acrylic. I used my cricut to cut out the title, but not so it cut all the way out. then i added paint to make the letters stand out. and i also used metal dog tags, i had to while making an army page. That is my hubby during basic training. I love him so much.

use those paper bits

my fav way to use up small scraps of paper is by using my hole punch. i use the postive punch to mimic brads. this way i always have a match with my papers and less bulk. Plus no holes to hide on the inside of cards. I top off the 'brads' with liquid glass to make them look more like real brads. i tend to use my tiniest hole punch, but any size will work.

on this layout. i used my 'brads' around each corner on the largest photo.

on this card, i used two different size punches to make my 'brads'

Mother's day gifts

These are the gifts i made for mothers day. the cards were made using close to my heart product. the gifts were from misc. lines.