Thank You – Standing Tall in Support!
Thank you to all those who are sticking their necks out for us; first responders, medical personnel, grocery workers, truckers and more! Thank you! Holding you close in thought and prayer. Standing tall in grateful support of all you do. Ran across this page I did last year in my Inktober challenge and thought of how we are standing strong and tall with those on the front line! #grateful
A Gift from the Girl
As some of you may or may not know, I have been struggling with pneumonia. I’m improving each day and so grateful. While I was in the hospital and healing, our sweet girl crocheted this beautiful little purse for me. I love it and it was certainly a gift of love. Oh how I love our girl! Have you created a gift of love lately? Received one? I’d love to know.
Thanks a Latte Simple Card
I’ve been really challenging myself to use my craft stash. I have had the below cute coffee themed stamps from Fiskars for quote some time. I really how this simple card turned out using the sweet stamp set. I’m not a perfectionist and some of you may be. That’s just my style. Embrace it. Below is the how to. Before we get to the how to . . . I want to ‘thank you a latte‘ for being here, for your relationship and for stopping by Artsy Findings. If you enjoy the connection and posts, could I encourage you to send to a friend. I always enjoy meeting new friends.…
Unicorns and Rainbows – Tag
The below is a favorite stamp. I just love this unicorn. This tag was quick, easy but fun. I am currently using this tag as a bookmark. The tag is embossed, stamped and embellished. I’m hoping your weekend is full things like unicorns and rainbows. Sending warmest creative wishes,
Sending a Big Bear Hug – Card
Thinking of someone I love who is battling a big health challenge, I created the below quick card to hopefully cheer them up. Here’s what I used and the how to. Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad in Tea Dye Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink pad in Wild Honey Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink pad in Fossilized Amber Tim Holtz/Sizzix Thinlit Theodore Die Dimensional Magic by Mod Podge Tim Holtz/Sizzix Thinlit Pattern Repeat Die Tim Holtz Distressing Tool Cardstock in dark brown and cream Embossing powder in bronze Elizabeth Crafts Bear Hugs Stamps Embossing Ink Pad The How to: Trim a piece of dark brown cardstock to fit on…
Natural Dyeing and Embroidery
What to do with all that beautiful fabric you dyed using fruits, flowers and vegetables? See more HERE. Here’s what I did. Stamp on it: create a sketch, transfer it to a sheet of rubber, then carve a stamp. You can also use a stamp you already have. Ink that stamp up and place on a piece of your naturally dyed cloth. Embroider all or parts of the stamped image. Here are my results. Secondly, I created an art journal page to remember my combinations and the outcome of the dyeing experiments. I encourage you to try something you’ve never done before. It just might be stress releasing and over…
Nature’s Beautiful Hues
With so many artificial products out in our world, it’s so refreshing when you can enjoy natures beautiful hues. I am so enjoying one of the gifts my hubby gave me for Christmas . . . Wanderlust class. I’ve heard of natural dying before (with flowers, spices and more), but I’ve never given a try, until now. I’m so thrilled to say that I love it. It’s easy, fun and the result is beautiful. I thought I’d share the results with you. For the below I used avocado pits, hibiscus flowers, Tumeric and some black tea. Wishing you a day filled with beautiful color and blessing.
Planning for the New Year – Inspiration
As we are towards the end of the first month of a new decade . . . I’m reminded that ‘It’s Time to Fly.’ Now is the time friends! Move forward despite fear or even past defeat. Take a step when you know it’s good and move forward.
Making New Things Old
I love the look of old things. I found an awesome old scrapbook at a sale for $5. The binding was hurting so I saved the front and back covers and added my own pages. I wanted to embellish it with old buttons but didn’t have ones that looked old enough. So . . . I made my own. Planning on making some yourself? You can use ‘old’ buttons to make jewelry, set in a cute teacup, or adorn your own art journal. Want to make your own ‘antique buttons?’ Simple. You’ll need: Red colored paint (Brand I used was Folk Art) Brown colored paint (Brand I used was Folk…
Planning for the New Year – Inspiration
What and who we choose to place around us plays such a vital role in our lives and in our attitude. I encourage and remind you to ‘Surround Yourself with Beauty,’ whatever that looks like for you, as long as it’s good.
