"She is Inspired" is an original, one of a kind, mixed media collage that I made by layering a 8" X 10" canvas with strips of scrapbook paper, modeling paste and mod podge for texture. This is a collage made using Tim Holtz Layering Stencils, a Dylusions stamp, vintage ephemera and vibrant oranges, reds, yellows, blues and greens.
After layering the canvas with vintage papers and adding texture using modeling paste and the Tim Holtz Alphabet stencil, I went to my fabulous, fabulous Dylusions Stamps stash and chose Curious Corin to add a bold statement to the canvas. She's colored in using vibrant and shimmery Smooch ink. When I look in her eyes, I see strength and positive energy which I find to be quite inspirational!! Do what you love....
Thanks so much for visiting!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
"I Am Free" is an original, one of a kind, mixed media collage that I made by layering a 4" X 12" canvas with strips of scrapbook paper, modeling paste and mod podge for texture. This is a collage made using Tim Holtz Layering Stencils, a stencil from Retro Cafe Art, vintage ephemera and vibrant oranges, reds, yellows and greens.
After layering the canvas with vintage papers and adding texture using modeling paste and the Tim Holtz Numbers stencil, I went to my stash of whimsical Retro Cafe Art stencils. Where else can you find such a cool set of versatile and fun stencils?? I've used the dinosaur stencils in the past (again, too cool) but this background called for something more groovy...and so, I introduce you to 'Boogie'. She is Free to dance the night away...and you know what....I might just join her!!
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"Dare to be Yourself" is an original, one of a kind mixed media collage that I made by layering a 4" X 12" canvas with strips of scrapbook paper, modeling paste and mod podge for texture. This is a collage made using Tim Holtz Layering Stencils, Stampotique Stamps, vintage ephemera and vibrant blues, oranges an purples.
Earlier in the day and while I was cleaning up my studio, I had been choosing random stamps to stamp on plain paper. These two were in my random selection and they happen to be the catalyst for my projects. Yippee!!...Aren't Minkeygirl and Gibi the absolute coolest?? I used shimmery Smooch ink to highlight the girls here and there, such as Gibi's rocking pocketbook or Minkeygirl's heart. I love these stamps!
What better message for these girls to spread but to Dare to be Yourself? Many of us need a little reminder now and then to be true to ourselves. Thanks so much for visiting!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
"She is Brave" is an original, one of a kind mixed media collage that I made by layering a 4" X 12" canvas with strips of scrapbook paper, modeling paste and mod podge for texture. This is a collage made using Tim Holtz Stencils, a Dylusions Stamp, vintage ephemera and vibrant purples, yellows and blues.
I went into the studio with a blank canvas (pun...intended?...lol) and I started layering scraps of paper I had collected with no specific plan in mind. What a great experience!! The next piece that came to mind for me was the Tim Holtz layering stencil Numbered because I love numbers - and I happen to have this fabulous stencil nearby, cool, right!?! From there I wanted to stay light in my focus and let the layers build themselves. And to finish this collage, I chose Dependable Dotty from Dylusions colored with shimmery Smooch ink.
She Shines, She Dreams, She Creates, She is Brave and she wants to share her positive message with you! Thanks so much for visiting!! xoxoxoxoxo
I'm the proud mom of a 11-year old long-haired tweenie dachshund who's name is Shamrock. He is full of love and personality and I can't imagine a day without him! He is always thrilled to see me when I get home and he loves, loves, loves his treats and belly rubs. I realized that I hadn't made any dachshund-related mixed-media collages....until now! Life is good!...thanks for visiting...xoxoxo...
"You Make My Heart Sing" is an original one of a kind 8" X 8" mixed media collage that I made using paper, stencils, mod podge, acrylic paints, alcohol ink, American Crafts Dear Lizzy Collection, Prima Marketing Printery Stamp set, modeling paste and rub-ons from 7 Gypsies. The fabulous vintage pic printed on metal is courtesy of 'Industrial Chic'.
I love working with the various mediums, stamps, stencils, paints, papers and inks that are available today. There happens to be a little birdie peeking through this canvas - can you find her? I love the serious expressions you find in the vintage pics - I wonder if they were ever truly happy!?! Thanks for visiting...xoxoxoxoxo
"Shine Bright" is an original one of a kind 11" X 14" mixed media collage that I made using paper, Christy Tomlinson's She Art 6x6 Mask Vintage Lace, mod podge, acrylic paints, alcohol ink, stamps, modeling paste and Christy Tomlinson's She Art Rubons Doilies and Doodle Flowers and 7 Gypsies rubons.
A friend of mine says that this stencil reminds her of a pizzelle. Do you agree??...lol
"This is My Happy Place" is an original one of a kind 11" X 14" mixed media collage that I made using strips of scrapbook paper, stencils, mod podge, acrylic paints, alcohol ink, stamps, modeling paste and rub-ons from Kaisercraft.
I love adding houses to bright colored backgrounds. And I might share a few happy thoughts along the way...
