"The Love that Bloomed" ATC

"Florence and My Soul"

"Group of Seven" ATC

"Cowboys" ATCs

"Like a Stroll on the Beach" 4" X 4"

"Sea Fairy" 4" X 4"

"As Happy as an Angel" 4" X 4"

"Ocean Jewels" Round Robin Journal Pages

The theme for Else's gorgeous round robin book is "Ocean Jewels". I struggled a bit with this theme. I was leafing through an old issue of "Somerset Studio' called 'Remembering the Titanic' and was moved by the art. I decided to create my own piece.

I was honoured to be named a "Rockin' Girl Blogger" by Kirsi so now I have the difficult task of narrowing down my nominations to just five. Here they are:

1. Kelly at Artsy Visions
2. Mary-Beth at My Journey into Art
3. Linda at Eclectic Visions of an Altered Journey
4. Rachel at Creative Flight
5. Galina at Greensleeves

"Gypsy" ATC

"Born to Make your Fortune" 4" X 4"

"Autumn Beauty" ATC

I love the warm glow of Autumn. The lady image is from Artchix and I have used real leaves that I dried in my Microfleur. Everything is layer in...you guessed it....beeswax.

"From Sea to Shining Sea" ATCs

These are two more artist trading cards that were sent to Belgium. The stamps used are from "The Old Island Stamp Company" on Salt Sp;ring Island, British Columbia. I think they capture the diversity of landscape in Canada.

Library Pocket Book

I was intrigued by this book as soon as I saw it. It has library pockets and cards with a spiral binding. I used beeswax collage for the cards, gorgeous feminine scrapbook paper to decorate the pockets and the cover and attached some inspirational quotations about women.

"Oh Canada" Artist Trading Cards

I was asked by 3 artists in Belgium to be part of an artist trading card exposition in early September. I created cards this weekend that represented what Canada means to me and am popping them in the mail today.

I've Been Tagged

Hmm....just asked my DH to help me come up with 7 interesting things about me and he had a difficult time!LOL I've been tagged so here goes..

1. I play bagpipes and have also learned clarinet and piano.

2. I love birds and have 2 cockatiels and 1 parrotlet in my household.

3. I run about 8 to 10 km almost every morning.

4. I am drawn to eastern Canada especially Newfoundland.

5. I alter books and am a librarian....gasp!

6. I have no formal art training and was a complete art dud in school.

7. I like to analyze people's handwriting and took a graphology course.

"Flowers I Love" ATC

"Laugh to the Skies!" 4" X 4"

Just wanted to thank everyone who takes the time to post comments on my blog. I am not always able to thank you individually but want you to know that each and every one is very much appreciated.

"Sisters" ATC

These photo collage stamps from Inkadinkadoo really intrigue me. I actually cut away the background from these two sisters. The ATC was made for Stamp and Scrap Canada so full instructions are on the website.

"The Clowns" 4" X 4"

Aren't these the funniest looking clowns? This was created for a 4" X 4" swap with a theme of "Cirucs, Carnival, Clowns" and I just happened to have these funny fellows in my "stash".

"Russet Wings" ATC

"Little Bird in the Forest" ATC

I was playing with the new "Nature's Beauty" kit from Artchix. It has such beautiful images in it and it was a pleasure to create with them.

"He Was a Happy Boy" 4" X 4"

And who wouldn't be happy sitting on a fish? This is a 4" X 4" I created for a friend of mine. We do personal swaps each month. It is beeswax collage with PaperWhimsy images.

"Three Sisters" ATC

"First Day of School" 4" X 4"

Do you remember how you felt the first day of school?

"Bathing Beauties" 4"X4"

"School Days" ATCs

I know, I know....school has just finished but I had a "School Days" ATC swap to finish. Okay, it isn't due until September but I found myself motivated to work on the cards on the weekend.

White on White Fatbook Page

A dear friend of mine is hosting a "White on White" fatbook swap and invited me to join. Now what was I going to create with shades of white? This actually turned out to be an enjoyable challenge. I had this photo of the three girls in my stash and they just seemed to be the perfect starting point. Perhaps they are off to a summer garden party or a wedding? I wanted the look to be delicate and summery.

"On the Wings of the Wind" 4" X 4"