Prima Sketch

I really enjoy sketch challenges.  It’s amazing to me how many fun ideas can develop from a basic design.  Sketch Challenge 136 on SCS is a unique layout.  I immediately thought my prima flowers would look very fun in a scalloped punched out area.  I let my prima collection determine my color combination.  Then I … Read more

Be Who You Are

Carol Duval would call this card a ‘tuck-in’ — something that is more than a card, but less than a gift.  I enjoy making cards that also include a little suprise for the recipient, in this case a book mark. The Sunday challenge on SCS features stamper’s work to inspire your creations.  This week’s featured … Read more

Card Angel

I have always believed in the importance of volunteering.  I currently volunteer as a Card Angel.  This organization is dedicated to to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing IV chemotherapy treatment.    Card Angels are assigned a specific patient, and they send their patient at least one card or letter … Read more

Cracked Monet Butterflies

Cracked Monet … or as BadSherry calls it ‘Monet on Crack’.  This was one of the Dare To Get Dirty challenges on SplitCoastStampers this weekend to celebrate the Dirty Dozen Fan Club’s third birthday.  The challenges pushed me to try new techniques, such as this one.  Watercolor paper was sprayed lightly with water (no puddles) … Read more

An Artistic Adventure

I have decided to venture into the vast blogosphere.  My initial plan is to create a forum to record my creative processes and artistic endeavors.  I hope you will join me as I begin my journey.