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Sometimes you just come across a special moment in your normal everyday routine that you know you just have to capture. This is one of those! It was just "yesterday" when she was all scribbles, and now concentrates very hard to keep it within in lines.

Oh how I wish time could just slow down a bit!

Godspeed

Playtime!

A few weeks back I posted HERE about a technique I did with the Creative Jumpstart 2013 group. Decided to play again and just love the color combo I used and wanted to share with you.

Blended with the brayer to create this background.....

cut my tags to the desired size, added a bit of paint, and stamped on some images.....

Not sure where they're going to end up, but what a way to relax and get a bit creative!

Godspeed

Cropping!

Been having a blast the past couple days yucking it up with my scrapping buddies and getting some much needed play time. I dug deep into my stash of The ScrapRoom kits, found some oldie but goodies waiting for just the right pictures, and didn't even make a scratch......

 Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine - 2008

 SEI Poppy - 2008

Basic Grey Sugar Rush - 2009

October Afternoon Farm Fresh - 2009

 Bella Blvd. One Fall Day - 2010

WOW!! I did dig REALLY DEEP!! I'll have a couple more to post later. Thanks for stopping by!

Godspeed

Happy Valentine's Day!

finished!

LOVE the way this came out!

I knew I had to incorporate that heart because youngest grandaughter helped me tear and glue down the papers used to make it. Makes it even more special!

Now time to clean up my mess so I can break out my Cocoa Daisy kit that arrived at my doorstep today!

Godspeed

Relaxing!

I always thought that if I tried my hand at painting, I would be horrible at it, make too many mistakes and spend too much money on things I'd just toss, so never gave it a shot. But since taking it a bit farther and doing mixed media, that fear is a thing of the past!

I love being able to layer papers, create different textures with different mediums, and eventually it hits me - This isn't necessarily what I had in mind when I started, but like the way its turning out! Example is this one I've had on my table for a couple days. It started out like this:

But look at it now!

I was trying to incorporate a large heart into this, but not so sure now, but who knows, stranger things have been created! I'll be back with my progress later.....

Godspeed

February goals!

Yep! Its that time again! I do much better when I set some goals especially in my creating area. Life tends to just bog me down and it seems my creativity has to take a back burner, but since setting goals, I make it a point to get in here and play! Besides, play makes me happy, and happy is good for the heart & soul!

#1 - create a layout to completion every other day

#2 - finish scrapping 2012 Christmas photos

By combining #1 & #2 I should easily accomplish them IF I don't get sidetracked - *snicker*!! And if I happen to kill off a kit or two, that'll help boost the numbers over at The ScrapRoom's Kit Killer Challenge! A win-win for all. ;-)

#3 - Keep up with my Canvas Create class by Donna Downey. I don't want to get behind on the first class before the second shows up in my email box! 

I think that's a hefty enough set of goals to get me going. After all, if the sun does pop out, I'd much rather be out there soaking up the rays! Wish me luck!!

Godspeed