My Bead Soup Blog Party Partner!

Well, I have signed up for my second Bead Soup Blog Party hosted by Lori Anderson of Pretty Beads.  This time, there are 363 participating artists.  For more info on the party, visit Lori’s blog. I have been partnered with the funny and sweet Tracey, of Summer Smack! Here are a few of Tracey’s wonderful […]

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“Mired” 2nd Quick Page Feebie

Here is the second layout I made with Created By Jill’s “Mired” kit: And here is the freebie for you to download:

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Zentangle Challenge #34 “Opposites Attract”

Guest Zentangle instructor Christina, is back with another challenge.  This week she gave us the option of starting with lines and filling in with curves, or starting with curves and filling in with lines.  I chose the first option:This was a fun challenge. If time permits, I think I will do the other option this […]

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“Mired” Quick Page Freebie

I got to play with another scrapbooking kit, “Mired” by Created By Jill.  And here is the layout I made using one of my favorite photos of DH’s grandparents: And here is a freebie for you to download:

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August Garden 2011

It has been hot around here, but I really cannot complain considering the triple digit temperatures the rest of the country is suffering.  My garden is flourishing without much assistance. My mode of gardening seems to be plant, water, and you’re on your own – only the hardy survive.  And the tomatoes are hardy: I planted […]

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“C’est La Vie” 2nd Quick Page Freebie

Here is the second layout I did with Created By Jill’s kit “C’est La Vie”: And here is the freebie Quick Page to download:

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Bird A Week Challenge: Week 31/52

Well, this week, I decided to do a zentangle type bird drawing:

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Drawing Lab 2011: Rorschach Ink Blot

For this week, our assignment was to drip paint on card stock, use a palette knife to swish it around, let dry, then outline what we saw – a take on the Rorschach Ink Blot Test,  a method of psychological evaluation: Well, after moving it this way and that, I saw a friendly, clawed, one-legged, […]

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“C’est La Vie” Quick Page Freebie

I got to play with kit “C’est La Vie” by Created By Jill . Pink & black – another fun color combo : And here is a layout I made: And here is the Quick Page Freebie to download:

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Zentangle Challenge #33 “Pendriss”

The Diva is back, and has challenged us with a new tangle, “Pendriss”.  It felt a bit awkward to draw, so I kept it simple:

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Template Challenge “My Girls”

I’ve never tried a template challenge, so when I saw one at After Five Designs, I decided to have a go.  And here is my layout: These are photos of my dear daughter, and cute/crazy tiny toy poodle girl :-).  

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“Cup Of Bead Soup” Featured Artist For August!

I have the honor of being the “Cup Of Bead Soup Artist” for the month of August over at Lori Andersons Pretty Things Blog.  If you don’t know Lori already, she is a very talented jewelry designer, and articulate blogger.  Lori also hosts the semi-annual Bead Soup Blog Party.  In fact, sign ups start today. […]

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