springtime butterfly moo

seriously, the birds are singing louder and louder these days.  i do believe spring is finally showing its beautiful face.

i made this "moo," an approximately 1.2 x 2.8 inch creation in response to the "spring" challenge at moo mania and more challenge blog and to the "butterflies" challenge at the take a word challenge blog.

the images are all from the gecko galz "spring time jewels" collage sheet with background paper by lunagirl.  the clock is from a kaisercraft sticker sheet and there is a prima flower at bottom.

enjoy; love to all.

springtime

every day there are a few more hints that spring might really come to my pacific northwest home in the US.  the challenge prompt at tag tuesday this week is "springtime" and i have 2 tags with spring fairies to welcome this season.

all images and backgrounds by lunagirl.  in the springtime anything is possible and i look forward to new adventures!

linking up to springtime challenge at moo mania and more challenge blog.

love to all.

blessed easter

here are some easter cards i've made in years past.  wishing you a blessed and happy one.

love to all.

eggs

spring, renewal, new life -- eggs.  "eggs" is the prompt at tag tuesday this week.  using a variety of images and background papers from lunagirl i created this tag.

i actually cut out the tiny eggs from the collage sheet to put them in the nest so i worked hard for this tag!  remember there is a "spring flowers and birds" challenge at lunagirl moonbeams challenge blog this month and you still have a  few days to link up for the chance to win a prize from the lunagirl store.

i live in the pacific northwest where spring teases us for many, many, many weeks before it really comes.  it could be awhile. nevertheless the crocuses and such are peeking out in the front yard so there is hope!

i'm linking this to the "spring equinox" theme at the take a word challenge this week, and to the "flora and fauna" challenge at the eclectic ellapu.

love to all.

bird on a pendant

i've got one last inspiration piece for you for the lunagirl moonbeams "spring flowers and birds" challenge this month.  another pendant:

this is a one inch pendant using a frame, glass and chain from a kit offered at altered pages. the bird image is from the "birds #2" collage sheet by lunagirl.

you are invited to link up to the challenge and you have until the end of the month.  you do not have to use lunagirl images to join the challenge but if you do your entry is counted twice!  giving you two delicious chances to win shopping credit at the lunagirl store! there are many bird theme collage sheets here.  and keep an eye on the lunagirl blog -- karen often offers freebies on the blog.

love to all.

march gecko galz inspiration -- a spring charm

for a last bit of inspiration with gecko galz this month i am sharing a spring charm.

the charm is a gypsy soul laser cut circle charm.  i used the zen garden paper pack by gecko galz and the spring dominoes collage sheet by gecko galz for the background and focal image on this ornament.

i cut and arranged the paper and image adhered them to the ornament base, covering with judikins diamond glaze afterwards.  i painted a bit of spring green pan pastels on the front and sides and then another layer of diamond glaze.

this could also be used as an ornament or even a pendant with a proper ribbon or chain to complete it.

i hope you enjoy!  the current challenge at the gecko galz blog is "shabby chic easter" and you have about a week to link up a themed creation using at least one item from gecko galz..  check out the gecko galz pinterest page for freebies you can use or go to my blog post of march 6 for a darling lamb digital freebie that you could use as well.

linking to "anything goes" at pink saturday.

love to all.

hope is the thing with feathers...

for week 3 of the lunagirl moonbeams "spring flowers and birds" challenge i've made a card.

“Hope” is the thing with feathers BY EMILY DICKINSON

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all -

the feather, face, bird, nest and background papers are all from lunagirl collage sheets.  i reference all the bird themed sheets at the link below.

you are invited to link up to the challenge and you have until the end of the month.  you do not have to use lunagirl images to join the challenge but if you do your entry is counted twice!  giving you two delicious chances to win shopping credit at the lunagirl store! there are many bird theme collage sheets here.  and keep an eye on the lunagirl blog -- karen often offers freebies on the blog.

hope to see your creations at the blog!
love to all.

mother moo i?

at moo mania and more the current challenge is to use newspaper. meanwhile at the cheeky challenge the challenge theme is mother. here is a piece speaking to both:

i took a scrap of newspaper from the new york times, adhered it to my "moo" base (1.1 x 2.8 inch piece cut from cardboard) and covered it in "old paper" distress ink.  the woman and baby are from a gecko galz collage sheet "mums the word" and the butterfly is from gecko galz "birds and butterflies" collage sheet.  there's a bit of washi tape in there as well as paper flower and enamel dots.

enjoy; love to all.

thinking of spring at lunagirl moonbeams

our challenge theme at lunagirl moonbeams this month is "spring flowers and birds."  link up a themed creation for the chance to win shopping credit at the lunagirl store.  here's my week 2 DT inspiration for you:

here is an altered altoids tin.  the eggs and bird are from the lunagirl "feathers and nests" collage sheet and the "birds #2" collage sheet.  the background paper on the top, sides and bottom is from gecko galz and the edges are done in washi tape.  i also added a paper flower and enamel dot.

you have all month to link up to this challenge.  you do not have to use lunagirl images to join the challenge but if you do your entry is counted twice!  there are many bird theme collage sheets here.  and keep an eye on the lunagirl blog -- karen often offers freebies on the blog.

enjoy; love to all.

fantasy, in blue and green

at tag tuesday our prompt is "blue and green" and at cheeky challenge the prompt is "fantasy."  i've made two tags on the theme of "fantasy," liberally using the colors blue and green.

the fairies are all from gecko galz, a collage sheet that was a freebie during a blog hop a couple years back.  the background papers are also from gecko galz.  i added flowers, dots, brads, washi and other goodies.  

enjoy; love to all.

gecko galz inspiration for march and a freebie!

today is my day being featured on the gecko galz challenge blog so i have several 3 easter cards to inspire you to join our monthly challenge.  the challenge this month is "shabby chic easter."  see the instructions below to learn how to play along -- and to get a freebie as well.

supplies: gecko galz "easter joy" collage sheet (brand new this month); gecko galz "my little chickadee" collage sheet; background paper by my artistic adventures; rick rack; butterfly by anna griffin.

instructions: i covered my card stock with the heart paper from my artistic adventures then added the rick rack.  after cutting out images from the "easter joy" and "my little chickadee" collage sheets i glued those to the card and added the butterfly last.

supplies: gecko galz "floral symphony" paper pack; gecko galz "easter joy" collage sheet; bunny ribbon from my stash; butterfly by anna griffin.

instructions: after adhering the "floral symphony" paper on the card stock i added the image from the "easter joy" collage sheet.  i completed the piece with the ribbon and butterfly.

supplies: gecko galz "easter joy" collage sheet; gecko galz "card toppers" collage sheet; background paper by my artistic adventures; butterfly by anna griffin; ornate border from my stash.

instructions: i followed the same procedure here, cutting our my chosen pieces and gluing them to the cardstock.  i think this card is my favorite.

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to join the challenge you must use at least one gecko galz item to qualify.  if you do not already own gecko galz products you have several options: shop the gecko galz etsy store; download freebies from the gecko galz pinterest site; or sign up on the blog for the gecko galz newsletter which will get you a free collage sheet every month!  also, as promised, here is a cute gecko galz digital freebie, quite suitable for the challenge if you would like to use it.

enjoy!  i'll have a few more inspiration pieces posted later this month. stop by to see!
love to all.

curls and swirls

we're exploring "curls and swirls" at tag tuesday this week.  i have some old curly swirly stamps from connor's collectibles which i stamped over background paper by jodie lee.  i then added some lovely fowl from lunagirl's "chickens" collage sheet.

i finished this off with some flowers from impress and enamel dots.
i'm linking to "favorite pet" at moo mania and more.
i'm also reminding you that the challenge theme at the lunagirl moonbeams blog this week is "spring flowers and birds."  chickens are birds, right?  i hope you will play along for the chance to win a prize from the lunagirl store!

enjoy; love to all.

spring flowers and birds

spring is not too far away in the northern hemisphere.  this month at lunagirl moonbeams our challenge theme is "spring flowers and birds."  please link a creation on the theme for the chance to win shopping credit at the lunagirl store!

my first DT inspiration piece for you is an owl domino pendant. i started with a domino of course!  the owl is from the lunagirl "owls" collage sheet with background paper from the "victorian wallpaper: nature" collage sheet.  i also used a bit of bird themed washi tape and a bit of border from my stash.  the nice finish is thanks to judikins diamond glaze.  i added a bail and chain.

you have all month to link up to this challenge.  you do not have to use lunagirl images to join the challenge but if you do your entry is counted twice!  there are many bird theme collage sheets here.  and keep an eye on the lunagirl blog -- karen often offers freebies on the blog.

love to all.

shabby chic easter at gecko galz!

the new customer challenge for the month of march at the gecko galz challenge blog is "shabby chic easter."  have fun interpreting this challenge theme and linking up your creations for the chance to win a prize from gecko galz.  here is a little something to get you thinking...

supplies: gecko galz floral symphony paper pack; gecko galz "card toppers" collage sheet; gecko galz "easter joy" collage sheet (brand new at the etsy shop this month!); butterfly from anna griffin "birds and butterflies" set; ribbon from my stash; heart brad from eyelet outlet.

instructions: i covered the card stock with the hydrangea paper from the floral symphony paper pack.  i adhered the ribbon next. after cutting out the flower from the card toppers collage sheet and the bunny from the easter joy collage sheet i glued the pieces to the card.  i added the butterfly and heart brad last.

if you join the challenge you must use at least one gecko galz item to qualify.  if you do not already own gecko galz products you have several options: shop the gecko galz etsy store; download freebies from the gecko galz pinterest site; or sign up on the blog for the gecko galz newsletter which will get you a free collage sheet every month!  

oh, and one more way -- come back to my blog on march 6 and grab the free gecko galz digital stamp i'll have here for you.  it is perfect for the challenge theme.

i hope you will play along. 
enjoy; love to all.