happy wednesday!

sooo....im in a lot of swaps....i actually adore swapping...and i know im addicted to it....all my swaps are awesome...i get a tonnn of beautiful goodies..and i appreciate everything...but one of the swaps im in is a mothers day swap....and my partner was my friend charlotte...who im in a few other swaps with...well...i recieved a box today...and inside was just magical...prima flowers, beautiful pattern papers, stamps, rhinestones, tim holtz game spinners and tickets, a gorgeous altered box & can....just tons and tons of amazing products.....yanno..i cant even describe it...so here...look and see...hehe




so yea....im a VERY lucky gal!!! i cant WAIT to just dive into these goods and start playing with them!!!

anyways...im working on a few cute pieces....one of them being an adorable wood doll that im ALMOST done with and will be posting either tonight or tomorrow...so until then.....byee byee!!

wow, its been a while!

ive been mia for a week or so....life is just toooooo hectic sometimes. i finally completed a layout - its been a little over a month since i worked on one and it felt good...kinda got me back in the spirit of scrapbooking since ive been mainly working on mixed media projects, collage art and painting. so it was a nice little pick me up...and i loved the way it came out...i swear sassafrass is probably one of my top 3 favorite paper lines...they have the most adorable embellishments and products! anyways ...heres the layout i just finished -





also - heres a little whimsy sweet nothing i created a few hours ago. i just adore copper foil tape :o)






i got that quote from the movie sweeney todd...which i love...that movie is very particular - either you really love it - or hate it....then again johnny depp makes anything look sexy...heh...and i am a big fan of tim burton...
well...thats about it....my minds like fried out tonight...so im going to sit on my bed, eat icecream and watch some tv....bye

happy valentines day

this valentines day was a little sad for me....just a bunch of drama going on in my life....and it stinks!! but on a good note ...i took these adorable pictures of my little bear modeling his new pair of jeans..... this should be the face for ck!!! lol






isn't he just adorable? hes my sunshine..my best friend...i love him sooo much...honestly..i always used to hear that the love for a child is just indescribable...but couldnt relate until i had him..and now i understand truly how that feels...
anyways.....enough mushy stuff....i have had such a hectic week! honestly...i havent gotten much done....just one thing after another....ive been working on my journal for this postcard circle journal swap im in....and i finished my pages and cover and mailed it out yesterday...and im excited about it because i LOVE circle journal swaps...also...did some shopping....and...how GORGEOUS is primas new mulberry stitched pattern papers? L-O-V-E them....also...sassafrass has some delicious new goodies....ahh...isn't spending money just lovely? haha...
anyways...heres a canvas i finished a bit ago....im still iffy about it....i have mixed feelings about it... the alignment is a tad off...but im being lazy so yea...sorry about that..lol





also...i went fabric shopping the other day and came across this beautiful heidi grace fabric....a little pricey...$7 a yd...but well worth it. also i picked up more muslin and cheesecloth..



(i took a kazillion pictures and they all came out either really blurry or slightly blurry...so this pic is as good as it gets!)
i really need to buy a tripod... just another thing to add to my wishlist

well....thats it...im going to try and finish this canvas ive been working on for a few days...and also im trying to finish a layout, some cards, atcs, inchies and this green project ive been working on for somerset...as well as a halloween piece for somerset....yea im a busy little bee aint i? heh.

have a great weekend everyone!

its my bday today!!!

happy birthday to me
happy birthday to me
happy birthday to nicole
happy birthday to me
22 years old!!! woooohooo

haha i know..im a dork. :oP

what a hectic weekend!

soo...this weekend was very productive....i made quite a few pieces, some cards, a layout on top of taking care of my very energetic son...i swear...kids just never get tired..they have such a energy about them that honestly i would love to have..but instead of having that energy playing with toys and such - id rather have it playing with my *toys* aka art supplies..heh.

i must say...browsing through the *blog world* is not only so inspirational to me...but viewing other peoples work is so special..seeing pieces that they put their heart and soul into...its just something only us artists can truly understand..:oP~

anyways...heres some Valentine cards that i made ; nothing spectacular...






also...heres a block i made...it's a square wooden block...i altered it all around but heres just a few pictures of some of the sides ;








okie....finally....a canvas i created and another page to my *altered book* im making ;



for this canvas...i used tons and tons of layers....and did the *credit card swipe* technique...you take an old credit card and swipe desired color paint on it..and just drag it across the canvas...also...on top of swiping it across..i also swiped it down in quick motions..i like the effect it gives....




for this piece...i wanted it to be sort of *dreamy* ... a collage of elements that wouldn't make sense unless its in a dream...and what better quote to use then one of my favorite poets; edgar allan poe.... i just went buck wild on this one....a no holds bargain piece..and im satisfied with the results...i also have been on a used dryer sheets binge...i love the texture it gives ...and also when soaked in inks really absorbs color nicely...

well, thats it now for....:o) i hope everyone is enjoying their *sunday* ...with the whole superbowl and all...
adios