Latest and greatest....

...well, the latest, at least!

 "The Lady" - Steampunk Pocket Watch Body Swap on ArtChix Sister Site

 "The Traveler" - Steampunk Pocket Watch Body Swap on ArtChix Sister Site

Chinese New Year Swap on Art42

Napkins & Beeswax Layering Swap on ATCsForAll

 Tags created for fun. Both available of ATCsForAll

First 2 ATCs already traded and last one for an ArtChix Lotto "Take Flight"

 First 2 ATCs available for trade, the last one is for a swap.

"Abstraction" - Created from discarded paper scraps collaged onto photo paper with alcohol ink

"Flight at Dawn" - Created from an orange paint chip, chalk stamp pads, and a stenciled transparency.

If you are ever interested in trading with me and are not a member of one of my groups please feel free to shoot me an email.

Throwing Down The Color again!

Many moons ago I participated in The Color Throw Down Challenge blog which was super fun. Well, time got away from me for awhile but I am happy to say I jumped back in this week.

Here are this weeks colors.

Here is what I came up with.

Cards are not usually my thing but I do send a lot of cards due to so many one on one trades. So I thought, why not create cards for this challenge that I can use. 

This particular card was created from a DCWV card blank, a scrap of brown card stock edged with a metallic marker, a recycled thank you card someone sent to me, a scrap of ribbon that came on something I purchased, a paper flower and a large brad.

What an excellent and fun way to create and share.

Other goodies on my work table

I have been so forgetful lately about taking photos of my swap work before mailing it off. Here are some random creations I did manage to photograph.

All of the above ATCs are available for trade on ATCsForAll

These two are for ArtChix Sister Site Lottos

In the CCC saddle again

Boy, have I missed participating in the Compendium of Curiosities Challenges at Studio L3. The end of last year was a roller coaster, to say the least, but I am happily finding time to again participate is some of my favorite things.

Here is my week #27 entry.

Materials:

Basics Manila Paper Pad (6x6)

Graphics 45 Steampunk Debutant paper

Tim Holtz Mask - Timeworks

Tim Holtz Mini Mask - Regal

Alcohol Ink - Denim

PearlEx powder - Bronze

Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot

Vintage Typewriter Key Paper Cuts from Retro Cafe Art

Meters and Gauges Paper Cuts from Retro Cafe Art

Tape measure twill tape

Clock hands

Antique copper mini brads

Vintage Note Card Swap.....

hosted by the talented and creative Ms. Lenna Young Andrews on Creative Swaps. Here are my three entries destined for Monday's mail (provided we are not snowed in).

 

Materials Used:

DCWV notecard blanks

Images from ArtChix Studios, Go Make Something, and Lenna

7 Gypsies tags

Art Correspondence stamp by Red Lead

Scrapbook paper

Parchment paper

Brads

Stamp pads: gold, brown, Bundled Sage, Antique Linen, Pumice Stone

Micron pens and colored pencils