A little time to paint

Some little painting projects that I have been finishing up. I always have something to paint on my table. When I finish one thing I have to start something else. I'm trying to use up all my painting wood stash. I'll need another lifetime.

Still playing with fall cards

A couple more fall cards I made today. Same stamps just different variations. I love playing with paper, stamps and ink.

Just a little paint job

These have been lingering on my paint table for weeks so I finally finished them and started a couple more. I always seem to have a little painting project in the works. These little tags can also be used for ornaments on your tree. I love painting ornaments, but my mixed media is taking up more of my time.

Catching up

A fall card using to stamps from Stampin'Up. The cardstock was put through the Cuttlebug folder and then layered. I love the quick and simple cards. These are for a swap I'm on. I made 3 for the swap and more for raks or birthday cards.

Finally something to share.

This tag is done using glossy cardstock, stamped with orange pigment ink and SU stamp set. It is then embossed with clear embossing powder, brayered with black ink and rubbed the black away from the pumpkins.

Rak card from Liz B.

On the group we just finished an inchie grid swap. I was blessed to receive this Rak card from Liz. The colours of brown are rich and the flourishes are a lovely combination. Thanks Liz.

My September quick card

When I haven't been crafting for over a week and I feel stale, so I created this quick little card. The daisy and bees are painted with a wash on watercolour paper, cut out and layered on Stampin'Up cardstock. The flourish stamp in the corner is also from Stampin'Up. Now to get moving and doing more.

2 more cards

Two similar cards using Stampin'Up hostess set "Wings of Friendship" stamped with Bermuda Bay Ink, and Bermuda Bay and Dusty Durango cardstock. I just love these new colours. I also used a corner punch with butterflies. I like to pull out punches, or scissors that I haven't used in awhile. I also like the use of eyelets. They are not as easy to use as brads but I think they are worth the trouble.

another version

Here is another version using the same pear stamp. This is a very old stamp by Anita's Stamps. I like to pull out older stamps and do something with them now and then before I decide to get rid of them. Everyone can use a pear stamp. The cardstock and printed paper is by Stampin'Up.

Fruit Card for today

I love the way these pears turned out. I stamped in basic black on Whisper White cardstock, then coloured them with SU watercolour crayons. These crayons blend so well. I stamped several images and coloured them, then I cut out different leaves and the center pear and used a pop up to layer them. I masked the pears and stamped a script image using SU new colour Dusty Durango. It was then layered on Dusty Durango cardstock. I also used some Crystal Effects on some of the leaves and the stock. It's a simple but classy I think!

Using the same stamp set

Here are two more cards using the same Stampin'Up stamp set called Friendship Blooms (retired).

August renderings

I had fun doing this card this afternoon. It's been a few days since my last card creation. I bounce between mixed media and card making. This card is made with Stampin'Up cardstock, paper, ribbon and stamps. I hope you enjoy this bright card. The colours kind of lift your spirits. The bling on the rhinstone brads gives it a pop.

Cards for July

The first two cards I used Stampin'Up cardstock and stamps. Cuttlebug Embossing Folders for texture.
The 3rd card, the stamp is by Cornish Heritage Farms using SU ink Close to Cocoa. Distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Distressed inks. Cardstock is by Stampin'Up.

Dog Days of Summer

This summer we really didn't have dog days of summer, those unbearable hot and humid days. The card is layered with cut out dog with a coat, flowers punchies and a die cut layer, background stamps with bees from Stampin'Up.

My last tag for the swap

This is my 2nd tag for the Christmas In July Tag swap on the group. I will be sending 2 tags to the 2 people on my list. Design is by Prudy Vannier.

More chatter

I've been working on improving my new blog and if you haven't seen it yet...then head over to romancingtheartistwithin@blogspot.com. I am going to keep that one just for mixed media and keep this one for cards, painted art and personal happenings. I hope you will enjoy both venues. I will try very hard to keep up with both. I guess I better start producing some new cards with Stampin'Up new colours of cardstock and stamps. I love the new dies for the Big Shot. Great little machine. If you haven't seen the new catalogue and idea book, take a peak here. Click on the icon and see for yourself.
I had a chance to peak at the new holiday mini cat. coming in September. Oh my, you will love all the new stuff.

My new blog

I've decided to switch my mixed media and altered art over to a new blog. It is called Romancing the Artist Within. Art for the creative mind blog will be more for card and other more rubber stamping related.

Pretty Little Girl

I was first introduced to paper art through rubber stamping and card making, but as time has gone on, I fell in love with altered art, collages, but I still love working with the card size base. I love the colour of green and it works out well in this card. The little girl I'm calling Belle from a collage sheet by ArtChix Studios. The cardstock and button are from Stampin'Up, the clear acrylic stamps and flowers are unknown.

Saturday musings

I'm afraid I wasn't inspired this week. Nothing seemed to come to me. I love looking at other blogs though. If you haven't been to Creative Whispers, you need to take a look. Laura is a wonderful artist. Her speciality is art dolls and boy she can really create them. I think Laura's blog is one of my favourites. I also love to see what Gayle is up too. She is another of my favourites.
I promise I will be back this week with something new. I have some swaps to do on the Art For The Creative Mind group which I need to finish. Maybe I will see you there.

Today's atcs

These ATCs were fun to do. I just love the garden one. That little child is so sweet with his basket of flowers.