stampotique challenge time

this week at stampotique, the challenge was set up by france.  she asked us to create something using three trimmed stamps.  i used more than three once i got started (thankfully i only had to hand cut out three of them!).  i used a mixture of some of my newly released stamps and a few of my older releases.
the stamps i used are: artiste, the cat, the stacked boxes, and heart vine, which also created the top border swag.  i cut out the cat, the letters and the stacked boxes and used matte medium to secure them to the envelope.  i then added marker to make them blend into the background seamlessly.  there is something really meditative to me about detail cutting.  this was a fun challange.
If you would like to join in on the fun you can find all about the details by clicking the above link.  If you play you will have a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate towards Stampotique stamps, and really, who couldn't use more stamps?!

art journaling class

i'll be teaching the third part of the art journaling workshop series at she scrapbooks, tomorrow, monday the 15th.  

if you missed the first series, a second offering in may will be taking place.  i hope to see you there! 

stampotique challenge time

this week, over at the stampotique challenge, sarinda has asked us to create something with the theme april showers..bring may flowers/rain/splashing.
i used my rubber stamp roc's angel and used copics, markers, gel pens and a little paper piecing.  the sentiment is by the lovely maria sabina raita and can be found at stampotique as well.
If you would like to join in on the fun you can find all about the details by clicking the above link.  If you play you will have a chance to win a $30.00 gift certificate towards Stampotique stamps, and really, who couldn't use more stamps?!

art journaling workshop

today is part two of the three part art journaling series i'm teaching at she scrapbooks in the villages, fl.  if you are in the area stop by and say hello.  i'd love to see you!

art journaling workshop today

today is the first class in a series of three mini journaling workshops.    it starts at 1pm at she scrapbooks in the villages, fl.  if you are in the area, it's not too late to sign up.  i hope to see you there!

april altered envelope