live in the moment 19

Hi there! It's time for a new More Than Words Challenge! This month's challenge is all about:

Word: Moment

Creative Challenge: Clocks

Here are a few close ups of my canvas:

Here's my interpretation of the challenge: 

I used the word MOMENT in the sentiment 'Live in the moment'. The creative challenge inspired me to create a steampunk style canvas featuring a variety of CLOCKS and cogs:

I'm liking this to the Paint Party Friday link up:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please be sure to visit the More Than Words Challenge blog to see what the entire design team has created and for complete details on how to join along in the fun!
Be Sweet ;)

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Hope 37

Happy May! There's a new challenge up on The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog! This month we are asking you to create a project featuring BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS:

Here's a trio of close-ups of my project featuring butterflies and blooms:

I created an 8" x 8" canvas project featuring a variety of wooden embellishment butterflies along with several metal flower trinkets:

To create this project basically, I adhered strips of lace, adhered the embellishments in place, applied gesso to EVERYTHING then randomly applied various colors of acrylic paints:

I'm linking my project to Paint Party Friday:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you enjoyed my project! Please be sure to visit The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge site for loads of awesome inspiration from the DT and for complete details on how to share your mixed media creativity with us! Remember, this month we have a sponsor who is offering a fantastic prize to one lucky player! Like the lottery, you have to play to win!
Be Sweet ;)

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BLISS 19

Happy March! It's time for a new More Than Words Challenge! This month's challenge is all about:

Word: Bliss

                                                         Creative Challenge: Gesso

Here are some close ups of my canvas:

When I'm painting, life is BLISS! I was inspired to create a "Finnabair" inspired canvas featuring an upcycled paintbrush reflecting my passion along with a metal plate tag reading BLISS as the title. The entire canvas was covered with black gesso as the base coat then white gesso was applied at the end for a highlight:

 

In case you were curious, here is how my canvas looked like before I applied the colorful paints:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please be sure to visit the More Than Words Challenge blog to see what the entire design team has created and for complete details on how to join along in the fun!
Be Sweet ;)

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bless our nest 41

Hi there! There's a new challenge up on The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog! This month we are asking you to create a project based on the Photo Inspiration shown below:

The eggs in the photo were my source of inspiration:

I was inspired to create a mixed media canvas featuring a trio of eggs inside of a homemade twig heart. I added lots of texture using a sand texture paste along with a stencil:

Here are the twigs that I gathered from my backyard to create the nest :)

I'm also linking this canvas up to the Paint Party Friday site:

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you enjoyed my project! Please be sure to visit The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge site for loads of awesome inspiration from the DT and for complete details on how to share your mixed media creativity with us! Remember, this month we have a sponsor who is offering a fantastic prize to one lucky player! Like the lottery, you have to play to win!
Be Sweet ;)

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trust the magic 22

Hi there! Today I have a tag to share for the February More Than Words Mini Challenge. This month, we are challenging you to create a card, tag or ATC featuring the word "Magic". We must SEE the actual word. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to join along! For complete details, please visit the More Than Words Challenge blog.

I created a mixed media style tag featuring a chipboard fairy from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts formerly known as Gina's Designs. I added lots of texture using some baubles as well as texture paste along with a stencil from MFT.  The title "trust the Magic" was stamped using a Prima stamp:

Thanks so much for visiting! Please be sure to visit the More Than Words Challenge blog for loads of inspiration and for complete details!
Be sweet ;)

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