Created ByHand Challenge - Envelopes

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The Created ByHand challenge this week is to use envelopes in our artwork. This piece has two envelopes. The first is vellum with a calendar printed on it. I tucked the clock in it to signify the passing of time and of another year. The second envelope h...

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Think Monday, Think ATC - Games

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This little fellow is obviously a games lover as he's surrounded by bingo cards and other games pieces. This card is my submission for this week's Think Monday Think ATC challenge with the theme of "Games"....

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Mixed Media Monday - Let's Have Tea

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Ah, peppermint, Earl Grey, green even chocolate tea! I brew a pot when I want to relax. I sip and savour the aroma the aroma and the taste. "Tea" is the theme of this week's Mixed Media Monday challenge. This 4" x 4" was created for a "pink" themed book. ...

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Skinny Saturdays - Hats

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I love the look of hats on photos of children and decided that in keeping with the Hallowe'en theme of this skinny, it was only right that the baby should have a little witch's hat. Even the pumpkin moon appears to be amused by it! This is my entry for...

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TGIF - Keys

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The opening of doors is very sympbolic. It represents opportunity, freedom, success and growth. That was what I was thinking as I created this atc. I stamped and painted the paper for the background and the punched butterfly. This is my entry for the ...

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This Thursday is all about....Opposites Attract

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When I created this postcard I wanted to convey a story. I think it's pretty evident that this young man's eyes are not on his obvious companion. The theme for the This Thursday is all about challenge is "Opposites Attract". To me the man's lovely com...

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Theme Thursday - Love, Romance, Weddings

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I sometimes think about using vintage photographs of people like I thought about playing with paper dolls when I was young. I look at them closely and I try to imagine what their lives were like at the time of the photo, before it was taken and after. Wer...

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Paris Themed Altered Altoid Tin

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My friend Tootie from Honey Girl Studio recently hosted an altered altoid tin swap on her blog. To my delight, I was partnered with Tootie! This actually made me a bit nervous, to be honest, because this woman is a master of the altered altoid tin! I deci...

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Crazy Amigo Challenge - Travel

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The Crazy Amigo challenge theme this week is "Travel". 'Tis the season to jump in our cars, vans, RVs and hit the open road. This is a card that I made for a friend of mine. I just love the look of the vineyards in the background and I have a feeling...

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