Stampbord Creation

I really am fascinated with Stampbord. I like the fact that you can correct any stamping goofs that you make and love the effect created by scraping away after colouring the image.

Visual Poetry Fatbook Page

This is a piece I created for a fascinating project. We were given stanzas from poetry written by Hilda Conkling who wrote poetry from the age of 5 years! My poem was called "Clouds":

The clouds were gray all day.

At last they departed

And the blue diamonds shone again.

I watched clouds float past and flow back

Like waves across the sea,

Waves that are foamy and soft,

When they hear clouds calling

Mother Sea, send us up your song

Of hushaby!

Artchix "La Belle Femme"

I had a fantastic time using a kit from Artchix to create these atcs.

"Forever Friend" Card

This was a card I gave to a friend for Valentine's Day. The rubber stamped image is from "Paper Bag Studios" and the complete details on how to make this card and many others can be seen on the Stamp and Scrap Canada webpage : www.stampandscrapcanada.com

My Round Robin Journal Pages

I chose the theme of stillness and things that bring one peace as the theme of my first Round Robin Journal. I had purchased a beautiful photo album many years ago with handmade paper embedded with leaves and flowers in it. It just seemed to suit the theme. This is both my front cover and the first page of the book after I had altered it.

Obsession with all things "Titanic"

I have been obsessed with all things "Titanic" since I can remember. Small wonder that a Titanic theme would make it into some of my artwork.

Adventures with Gesso

Oh, I have so much to learn....and for that I am grateful. These are atcs made with layers of paper and gesso.

Mother's Day Altered Board Book

This was a board book discarded from the library that I altered for my Mother using quotations that I have collected, collage images and other embellishments.

Ode to PaperWhimsy Images

There is just something about these images that inspires me....sometimes in strange ways.

Using Family Photos

I am fortunate to have access to family photographs that have been carefully preserved and organized by my parents. Here are a couple of pieces using family photos.

Beeswax Collage Cards

Can you tell that I am hooked on beeswax collage?

Ah, Beeswax

My newest obsession is beeswax after being given a beautiful chunk of it from a family friend. This is another spread for a round robin journal. This book is being given as a gift to an artist's sister.

PaperWhimsy Alphabet Soup Fatbook Pages

I adore "PaperWhimsy" images and had the task of creating front and back pages for an Alphabet Soup Fatbook project that I have joined. As you can see, my assigned letter was "J".

Round Robin Journal Pages

I am involved in a Round Robin Journal Project with a group of 12 fantastically talented artists. The theme for this journal was "altered photos and the colour orange".

Welcome to my Blog

Well, I have been thinking about creating a blog for a while and finally decided to "take the plunge". This will definitely be a learning experience for me but one that I welcome. I thoroughly enjoy visiting other artists' blogs and stretching my artistic thinking while doing so. Welcome to my "Creative Solace".