I am published!

So I had to run out today and pick up the winter issue of Creative Scrapbooker magazine BECAUSE I HAVE A LAYOUT on PAGE 110! This is not my first time being published but it is always exciting to see it in print!

It is the one that is titled SNOW. Yes, I was given permission by my daughter to share even though there is a ban on putting my granddaughter's face out there:)

This is a great magazine filled with card and scrapbooking inspiration! 

I hope you get a copy!

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!

For those in the US, wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!

Paint Party Friday

Tis the season for snowmen - or nowmen as my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter says!


And mistletoe and cardinals

These are a few of the watercolor cards I made.

Still learning to layer and let it dry:)

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!!

Adding this to PaintpartyFriday. Please be sure to check out all the amazing artists over there!!

Paint Party friday

I am back once again from Phoenix and have been catching up on various projects.

I brought a couple home with me that Lauren and I had started. We went to the Phoenix zoo where she rode the camel. She has been wanting to and while we thought she was too young, 2 1/2, we found out she wasn't. She was a bit scared but jumped right on! At the booth selling tickets, they had a handprint camel which we knew we had to do for our wall of hand/foot print animals!

I had also brought her a paint it yourself nutcracker. She loves "Nutcracks" as she calls them and so we worked on painting this little guy. We did not finish so I brought him back with me to add the final details. .

I did have an art sale last week with the local art Group's holiday market. I sold some cards, 1 canvas and 1 ornament. So, not too bad. 

Adding this to Paintpartyfriday! Please check out the amazing inspiration over there! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Advent Tree

Did you know that Scrapbook.com has new Digital Cur Files and one is an Advent Tree!





 

I used this file to create a fun layout!

I added photos and embellies under the doors. 

These new files are fun and easy to use! 

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  

You can find this and the other new digital cut files over at Scrapbook.com



There are even free classes at Scrapbook.com to help you with getting started with Digital Files

The Best Beginner Die Cutting Class Ever with Carissa Wiley

Thank you for visiting me and I hope you stop over at Scrapbook.com.

You Have My Whole Heart

I would love to share a layout using a new Digital Cut File from Scrapbook.com



This file is wonderful for both card making and scrapbooking.

I know my grandchildren have captured my heart - without even trying! 

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  

Color Me Happy

Photo Play Belle Fleur

Scrapbook.com Adhesive

This and other new cut files are now available at Scrapbook.com!

Acrylics Class

I spent the last two Saturday mornings attending an acrylics class at the local botanical gardens. The subject was still life. I have never had any lessons in actylics and have never attempted a still life:)

The teacher was the head of the art department at a local community college. He was a very kind and soft spoken gentleman who not only taught but spent time with us individually. I was very nervous but came home feeling pretty proud of the piece I managed to get done. It is by no means done and needs lots more work but I feel more confident in my ability to work with acrylics. 

So - here is my masterpiece:):) Now don't laugh. I am most proud of the apple.

This was my view

This was after the first week

And this was after the second. It is not nearly as bright as it shows up here.

Sadly I had to brighten up my apple so it changed color. My vase is way too flat and lots of things still need work. 

I did learn a lot and hope to play some more. 

Thank you for stopping by. Be sure to visit PaintPartyFriday to see wonderful art inspiration!

Tis the Season

I know it is not even Halloween but once that is over, the holidays seem to rush towards us!

Time to get ready!

Scrapbook.com has brand new Cut Files to help you get started!!

Tis the Season is available now and is on sale!! With everything needed for cards, planners and scrapbook layouts -  this is a file you will use over and over!

These files are fun and easy to use!

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  

Scrapbook.com Tis the Season Cut File 

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget it is time to get started on those cards and holiday projects!!