The Big News!!

Am I back yet? not quite, but coming along well after only two weeks.

But I had to take some time to post my Big News! Remember I mentioned I had something really special to share, Well.... My first Full length article A Passion For Etching , four pages with stepped out photos was published in the new Belle Armoire jewelry. YEAH!!!!!!!!!! I'm over the moon excited!!

I did two etched pieces using stamps and jewelry finding all from Alpha Stamps

Stampington did such a wonderful job with the photography.

My work never looked so good.

Just wish I was a better writer!

They also published my Steampunk pendant, again using supplies from Alpha Stamps

This was a total surprise, A necklace I made from beads, vintage lace and flowers.

The Butterfly came from my dear friend Jo at My Paper Playhouse, Where she painted

the beautiful verdigris finish on a metal butterfly I had won in her giveaway last year.

Well I do hope to be back soon. I'm sitting longer and starting to feel like my old self.

Oh and if you haven't signed up for my giveaway yet, be sure and do it soon.

See you all very soon!!!!



Queen Marie

Queen Marie.

A embossed card using new images from Oxford Impressions

Court of Versaillies

A touch of lace and sheer ribbon.

Trust The Lost Generation

A Pre-post

Had a little fun with a play on words with the newest images Gatsby from

Artistic Outpost . A masculine tag and a Acrylic charm, a bit of grunge and

some distress inks all make for a little creative fun.

The Queens Throne

This is a Pre-post, hope to be back soon

The Queens Throne

A simple card using the stamps from Oxford Impressions

 New Court Of Versaillies and Marie Antoinette.

Oh to be Queen!

Spring Birds

 Oh the sweet sounds of Spring.

Nothing like birds chirping and fluttering about that reminds you of the beauty of nature.

I used the new Windows and doors plate and the birds image Bluebird

from Artistic Outpost

Update on Lynn

hi everybody this is Vic, Lynn's surgery went well,she is home resting. doctor wants her to stay down as much as possible. He only wants her up to eat and use the restroom,up for no more than 5min. every 4 hours. yesterday was rough as she couldn't keep food down. Today she is doing better. She will be back on the blog asap.

Some Blog Candy for my Speedy Recovery

Many of you don't know about my current situation. But I have to undergo surgery on my neck Monday. I'm not sure how long I will be out of commission or how soon I will be able to sit at my computer so while your waiting for my return I am going to give away some blog candy. Just leave a comment. Just One!!! I won't be able to monitor it for awhile but when I return I will draw the winners.

 I have pre-scheduled several posts for my DT work,

even tho I may not be here in person I hope you will continue to follow along.

I've asked my hubby to give you an update on my condition. I just hope he remembers how. LOL

I'll miss you all !!!

This little box I collage with stamps from the new Oxford Impressions

Sewing Notions and the coordinating Dress Forms

 will be crammed full with lots of goodies, Actually the box isn't that small.

So just imagine how much I can stuff it full with.!!!!

top view

collaged with pattern tissue paper. buttons and lace.

Wait there's more....

One of my darling soldered Froxen Charlotte doll pendants

to one lucky winner and...

A nice set of Stamps from Hero Arts to another winner.

There will be three winners, first # drawn will get first choice second gets second choice, etc.

The giveaway will continue until I'm able to return to blogging. So just leave a comment. If you don't have a blog be sure and leave a way for me to contact you.

Your comment won't show up yet but its there.

Good Luck and hope to be back really soon!

A Wonderful Win

I just had to show you the GORGEOUS necklace I won on Minxy's blog
 The Altered Inker 

Isn't it Beautiful! I couldn't wait to wear it! So I did !!!
tonight when we went out to dinner.

Beautiful crystals and vintage jewels, A touch of lace. She knows me so well!
 A OOAK masterpiece.

Thank you so much Minxy, I ADORE it!!!!

Sunday I'm having my giveaway so be sure and check back to see whats up for grabs.

Have a Great weekend bloggers!



Discover ATC

Its almost Summer time and the living is easy.

At least that's how this little guy feels. Especially when he caught the big one!

A simple ATC featuring the Huck Finn images from Artistic Outpost

Sewing Banner

Can you tell I'm in love with the new Sewing stamps from

Oxford Impressions Sewing Notions

I made a little banner all from fabric

A little tough to try and photograph it.

click on photos to see them larger.

All in a row.

If you like these wait till you see a giveaway I have coming up next week!!!!!

It's SEW much fun.

The Jazz-Age & A Sale from AO

One of the newest releases from Artistic Outpost is Flapper Fashions.

A simple little ATC, I Stamped her on a shimmer background

 added some bling and a feather.

Easy Peasy!

Happy Mother's Day from Artistic Outpost!

 

We rejoice in the blessing of all mothers, aunts, mother-figures and grandmothers this weekend.

 

Whether you have children, grandchildren, or furry kids, we know each of you means the world to your family and friends.

 

Because you mean the world to us as well, we are featuring a special 20% off our entire line of stamps, cardstock, papers, and inks.

 

Simply enter May2011 coupon code at check out to get your discount.

 

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WOOOOHOOOO Published

Wow is all I can say. I'm so pleased to have 16, yes you read that right 16 of my pieces published in the new Catch up issue of Stampers Sampler.

 Here's just a couple of my favs.

Done with stamps from Artistic Outpost

Done with stamps from Oxford Impressions

Entire page done with stamps from I Brake For Stamps

Now here I am showing my age. For anyone who remembers Romper Room I'm holding up my magic mirror and saying I see... Debbie Emmons, Mindi Penick, Lynne Moncrieff, Kris Dickinson, Shannon Sawyer, Louise Granlund, Tracy Evans, Sharon Briss,Ali Manning, Sharon Sams, Robyn Phelan Sharp, Wendy Robinson, Gerri Herbst, Ann Clack, Deb Corder, Barbara Washington, Melisa Waldorf, Autumn Simmons Clark, Lynne Forsythe. So many of my talented friends were all published in the newest Catch Up Issue of the Stampler Sampler. Congrats ladies this is the best issue I've seen yet.

I hope I didn't forget anyone!!!!

Happiness is Homemade

Hey bloggers I've missed you all.

I've been away working the last few days,

 Happy to be home again and looking forward to seeing what you all have been up to.

Before I left I had a chance to play with some brand new stamps from

Oxford Impressions

The sets called Sewing Notions, Isn't it darling!!!!! so with keeping with the theme

this entire hanging is made from fabrics and lace.

The dress form is from my dear friend Terry!

I'll be over to visit you all soon.

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