Make a Moo or Two "Arrows"

The theme at Make a Moo or Two is Arrows. Arrows actually really aren't my thing, but as I had quite a few unused arrows among my grunge board elements, i thaught I'd give it a go.

TGIF Favourite stamp

The theme at TGIF is "favourite stamp". Great theme, but I did find it hard as I have quite a number of "favourite stamps" (and loads and loads that I hardly ever use at all....)

As I have been busy starting on my christmas cards, i decided to choose one of my favourite Christmas stamps and use that. Obviously a vintage collage stamp, so no surprises there....

Mixed Media Monday "Purples and Blues"

The theme at MMM is Purples and Blues. The example by Rosie is just stunnings. Blues and purples always seem to evoke a kind of mystical feel. I decided to stick with Blues rather than purples, mainly because I have no decent purple colour at the moment. I've given my contribution the title "Feeling Blue"

Think Monday Think ATC "Ophelia"

The theme at TMTA this week is Ophelia. In a way I like this theme, as it will be interesting to see what people come up with, what essencially is the use of a particular stamp, at least I guess so. On the other hand, if you don't own that stamp, what can you do? Well, it will be interesting to see... I do own the stamp used in the example on the site. I did this ATC quite a while back and swapped it with a friend.

Gothic Arches "Haute Couture"

The theme at Gothic arches this week is "Haute Couture".

I probably did not actually meet the theme completely, but I had this gorgeous new digi collage sheet from Digital Collages who have just got a new website (it's great, check it out!). I really wanted to use some elements of that sheet, so used them for this arch.

Sunday Postcard "Men"

The theme at Sunday Postcard is "Men". My main image is a stamp from Oxford Impressions. The frame was a golden cardboard frame which I first covered in one coat of clear Utee. That gave it the kind of mottled effect that in this case I wanted. I then coloured it with perfect pearls to create a kind of faux metal effect. The background was then stamped with various background stamps and coloured with dstress inks

Tag challenge "Autumn"

The theme at "tag you're it" is Autumn. There are some super examples on the blog.

Here's mine.

TGIF "Dolls"

The theme at TGIF is "dolls". Would love to have made an art doll or something, but like usual time ran out, so my contribution is a modest little ATC.

Wednesday Stamper -

The theme at Wednesday stamper this week is to use brown in combination with another colour.

As brown is one of my favourite colours, this was kind of easy. I decided to make a 4 x 4. The main stamp I used was from "Clarity Stamps"

Mixed Media Monday

The theme at MMM is to show what we love to do.

I recently learnt how to do faux leather backgrounds and I love doing them. This is a page I did for someone who shall remain nameless for the time being, as part of a round robin journal I'm involved in. It has several other techniques i love. The little embellishment in the corner is stamped utee coloured with perfect pearls, the words are grungeboard, coloured with a mix of different inks and perfect pearls to give them a metal kind of effect.

Wednesday Stamper - "Peace"

The theme at Wednesday stamper is peace today. This must be my all time favourite theme. I had so many ideas, but of course like usual, time ran out.....

It may seem that there is only little stamping on here, but in fact there is. The little peace dove is a stamp and I also edged the ATC with a rollograph, though it's hard to see.

May all our contributions and thoughts of peace while we were working, go towards making the dream of peace a reality!!!

Think Monday Think ATC "Handwriting"

The theme at TMTA is handwriting. I love the vintage feel old handwriting lends to art creations. Anyway, here is the ATC I made.

Sunday Postcard "Flowers"

The theme at Sunday Postcard is "Flowers" this week. Not had much time to do this challenge in the last few weeks, but managed today, so here it is.

Gothic Arches "Time"

The theme at Gothic Arches is time.

Here is my contibution, I called it "Through the misty veils of time"

TGIF "Free theme"

The theme at TGIF is free today. Decided to enter two ATCs which I just completed in an autumny mood. One of the images is from Lisa's altered art, the other I just had in my stash, can't remember from where. The litlle leaves and flowers i used as embellishments were given to me by Vintage Will, she is just soooo kind!

Mixed media Monday "Stars"

The theme at MMM is Star. Here is my little contribution..

Gothic Arches "Pretty in Pink"

The theme at the new Gothic Arches site is Pretty in Pink.

Pink is so NOT my colour, that's why it was a real challenge. When I found this image though, I felt a lot better. I thought this beautiful lady just suited the theme... Never had time to do it yesterday, so now I am a day late but I still wanted to give it a go. The new Gothic Arches site is wonderful!

Saturday's workout "Tissue"

The theme at SaWo is Tissue this week. The idea was to create a background with the feel of old leather. As it so happens, I had to do a journal page for Round Robin journal that I am involved in on the theme of Woman. I decided to combine the two and create my page with this particular technique. Around the edges I journalled some words and attributes that I associate with the theme of "Woman". I did not think about it much intellectually, i just let the words flow as they came into my mind in no particular sequence or order. The embellishments are grungeboard coloured with a mixture of Perfect Pearls and pigment metallic ink.

Make a Moo or Two "Pumpkins"

The theme at make a moo or two is pumpkins. I only managed one this week. Made it into a little tag.

Theme Thursday "Halloween"

This week the challenge is Halloween. Not quite in the mood yet, but here is my contribution anyway.