Inspired to Watercolour this week

I found myself all over the place this week (my head) and although I made a few cards, I really wanted to break out the watercolour paints. As I have mentioned in previous posts I will often use my painted papers in my cards.  The 'mistakes' often find themselves making an appearance wishing someone a 'happy birthday' or 'get well soon'. :)

Here are my recent paintings. 

Egyptian Princess

 What can I say? I love Klimt.

North of Tobermory

From a photo I took last summer. Yes, I was looking at my Group of Seven book on the deck shortly before I started this one.

Chagall RSVP'd

 

 

 

 

I was looking at some photos I took while at the Marc Chagall museum in the south of France. This is my take on one of his favourite themes, The Jewish Wedding.

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Blog Challenge by Turned Gypsy

This challenge is being hosted by Christ Wooten on her wonderful blog, Turned Gypsy who I met on a wonderful new crafters social network called CreatingTheHive. 

The Challenge -  Create a card with dots, stripes, ribbon and buttons.

Here is my card:

Dots and stripes and buttons and ribbons, Oh MY!

The card is embossed with white dots. I used microdot and large dot ribbons at the base of the card.

I used a large square epoxy brad from SCRAPabilities, It was lots of fun to make. 




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A few words of wisdom...

"The best way to succeed in life is to act on the advice we give to others."

 ~Author Unknown

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Watercolours

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Watercolours: "One of the hardest things I've ever learned is how to watercolour. You really have to think! Imagine that! Envisioning the end product is o..."

Attention Ex-Gamblers! Chuck those chips and put in your Punches!

Poker and Punches don't Mix!!!

Re-purposing Items Part Deux (2)

So, after my 'sushi boat discovery'...  

I really wanted a carousel to store my pens and punches and scissors but couldn't justify the ridiculous costs.

Just ignore Dr. Oz....

The second discovery came when I was clearing out shelves to make room for more supplies and I found 2, heavy-duty, wood, poker chip carousels.  I saw all those lovely holes, the swivel and the handle, and I thought, "Hmmmm...".

Take out the stacks of chips and decks of cards, apply a pretty paper around the perimeter to 'seal' the openings, and voila!

if I take out all the chips.....".  Well, lo and behold it was perfect except for the side opening in each hole.  There are 10 slots.  No problem; get some nice paper ( I used extra drawer liner I picked up real cheap) and now it's perfect, AND it spins, AND it has a handle.  I found the second one and now I am very happy. :)

Worth Repeating -- when Sushi met Sally :)

Reorganizing my craft room (again) I remembered this post and it got me thinking about all the wonderful ideas we come up with when we're trying to be money-conscious, inventive and need to solve a problem.

 My first re-purposing of an item were these sushi containers.  We enjoyed our sushi before dinner, and as I started to rinse out the containers, I thought, "Hey! I have an idea!".  I am very pleased with myself :) 

I realized that my sushi container made the perfect storage container for my stamps.

They also come with a domed lid which still closes, even with the stamps inside. 

I'm very pleased with this discovery :)

It is staggered and allows me to easily see all my stamps.  I purchased several 'meals' and now have 3 boats-- perhaps I'll start my own fleet.



Stay tuned for part 2 of this adventure ---- 
"Poker and Punches don't Mix"....

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Slowly but surely I'm getting things done!

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Slowly but surely I'm getting things done!

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Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Keeping Busy! Musings on a child going away to University.

Decorables Greeting Cards and Art: Keeping Busy! Musings on a child going away to University.

I would love to hear your comments!