A Little Bit of Happiness

I made this card a couple of weeks ago.  I dug out an old SU set to make this creation..  It’s pretty simple.   Stamp, paint, glue, done.  Well….  maybe not quite that quick…. but pretty simple.

I used my aqua brush to paint twinkling H20’s on the stamped image. Leaf shapes are cut out with my Silhouette.

Products used:  SU – A Little Bit of Happiness. Cosmo Cricket – Wanted. CTMH – Juniper, Olive, Autumn Terracotta. Twinkling H20’s. Gelly roll pen – copper star. Inkadinkadoo stamp. Distress ink – Vintage photo. Twine. Sewing tool..

 

Be Creative!

 

Eclipse

Did you see the Lunar Eclipse early this morning?   I tried taking a few pictures.   I started about 6:30 until about 7:15 AM from my back yard in Kuna.    Considering I’ve never taken pictures of the moon, it was about 13 degree’s, the wind was blowing and my lens is only 55-250 they turned out fair.  At least it was a crystal clear sky and cool to watch.  

I read THIS article and followed the instructions.  

Must have been a bigger gust of wind on this one.

The moon was getting really dark, I could hardly see it with my eye but the camera could still see it.

You can read more about the Eclipse HERE.

Unlike the solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse can be watched with the naked eyes and it is also perfectly safe to venture out in the light of the eclipsed moon! This was the second for this year.

Some day I would like to get one of these, and when you see the prices you’ll understand why I’m not the proud owner of one. 

(70-200mm) cost is about $2500.00

  

(28 – 300mm) or even one of these that costs about $4300.00

 

This one is if I win the lottery.   Especially since it costs $11,000..   of course that would mean I would have to purchase a lottery ticket.

Time to wake up from LA LA Land…..

Advent

I finished the Advent Calendar.  It’s a Christmas gift so it won’t be used until next year.

This little sheep is just begging to take a peek at Baby Jesus.

I love the little rabbit.

This was a pretty labor intensive project.  I had to put together and paint every little piece.  The boxes are covered with decorative paper. The calendar isn't as bright as it appears in the pictures. I started using some chipboard for the numbers but they were a mess.  They kept peeling after I painted them.  I ended up cutting out some numbers using a heavy cardstock (cherry cobbler) and my Silhouette.

I didn’t want this to be to sparkly so I added just a touch of extra fine glitter to the front of the boxes.

I use DecoArt American paint for all of my painting projects.  It is  my favorite brand to use.   I purchase all of my painting supplies from Quality Art in Boise.  They have so many items to choose from and fabulous prices.

I added a hint of glorious gold around the stars and the halo for the glowing effect.

The Box measures approximately 18” x 18”

I used to do a bazaar every Christmas and paint dozens of projects to sell.  It got to be a job and I didn’t enjoy it any more.    I usually only paint 6-8 projects a year.  Next year my goal is to paint a few things for myself.  I’m making my own little wish list . :)

 

Merry Christmas!

Fun{tashe}tic

It seems that the mustache is very popular right now.   Games, trinkets, crafts, stamps, T shirts etc…
I've only seen My Handyman once without any sort of facial hair.  That's only because he trimmed a little too much so he shaved everything and started over.

See what I mean???
When I found this fun stamp set… I couldn’t resist.

I used a little striped bag for my base.  I folded it in half and glued the opening shut. 

Inside I glued a smaller chevron envelope and cut out a tag to insert for the sentiment.

Products used:   The Crafts Meow – Fun{tashe}tic.  CTMH – Holiday Red. Sunny Yellow. Small yellow chevron bag. Large kraft bag. Ribbon. Tag. SU – Send a Celebration.

Be Creative and have a

Fan{tashe}tic day!

Dream Big

This time of year there are so many dreams floating around in the atmosphere..   Dreams of sugar plums dancing in our heads.  Dreams of Family gatherings.  Dreams of a quiet peaceful shopping experience.  Dreams of our favorite things.  Dreams of that special gift from Santa.   There is nothing wrong with hopes and dreams.   I dream of a world living in love and harmony..   Is that because I’m a 60’s child?   Remember this TV commercial for Coca Cola? (pause player above)




Well I made this Birthday Card and the sentiment on it says… “Dream Big”…



Products used:   My Minds Eye – Honey Cake. Spellbinders. Verve – Words of Wisdom. Small Phrases. Gelly Roll – Copper star. Button. Twine. Distress ink – vintage photo. PTI – Die – rickrack
 
Remember to Dream Big!!   and

Be Creative!

OH Baby!

Yay!  My Handyman hung the treasure I found.  It’s the old wood door cut in half .  It’s probably close to 4 feet tall.   I love it! 

Now I’m ready to pull out all of my Christmas Decor.  I’m ready to celebrate the Birth of our Savior..  and I’m ready to shout Merry Christmas to everyone!

PS… Does anyone have time to come decorate for me?  ;}

 

Be Creative!