WholeLife Mastery

Good Advice, Seldom Followed...

which probably explains why I don't sew and I don't own a sewing machine, even though I love the look of stitched paper crafts.  Today's Theme Thursday is "sewing" and my being sewing deficient made this one really challenging.  Rubber stamps from Rubber Nature (lace background), Postmodern Design (ruler), Paper Artsy (scissors) and Yan Kiwi (zipper), which is hidden under the text because--TA DAH!--I didn't measure!

Flower Power Dress

Today's ATC Wednesday Challenge was "Dress".  Stamps from Rubbernecker.

Journey Tags

Today's Crazy Amigo's Challenge was to use a technique, ink or stamps created by Tim Holtz.  I used the wrinkle-free distress technique with peeled paint, spiced marmalade and mustard seed distress inks.  The quote stamps are from Stamper's Anonymous and the background map is from Stamp Oasis.  The 20-plus year-old wax seal was from Hallmark.  

Friendship Card

Today's Use It Challenge called for an old scrapbook diecut, an old piece of patterned paper, a tool or technique I used to use all the time and something bought on clearance.  The patterned paper, the die-cut flower and the journaling block are from My Mind's Eye, part of a gift kit from Linda in the last days of Las Vegas Artstamps. I made the background paper using an old standby--Kaleidocolor melon ink brayered on glossy paper.  I bought the fibers on clearance from Tuesday Morning.  The stamps are from Rubbernecker (flower border) and Great Impressions (sentiment). I loved this "old, neglected and thrify challenge"; it was a crafty stroll through my stash and down memory lane.

Create Eccentric Art

For today's Saturday's Workout challenge to make a crazy background I collaged the wax paper and Press 'n' Seal I use to protect book pages as I'm altering them onto sandwich wrap that protects my work surface as I stamp and paint.  I stamped and embossed the collaged sheet, roughly following Trish's Worksheet Wonders tutorial . I also played with blow pens from a teacher supply store to make the yellow backgrounds onto which I stamped Create Collage (Hero Arts) and eccentric art (Paper Artsy), as Art is today's Lots to Do challenge. 

Thanks a Melon

Today's Daring Cardmaker's Dare was "Feeling Fruity".  The stamp is from Stampin' Up and the background paper, which I found it on clearance at HomeGoods, is from Rossi. I'm loving the inspiration I'm getting from these challenges. 

Prayer is the Key

This week's Inspire Me Thursday challenge is "key".  I made this 4.25" x 5.5" card using Making Memories (Providence magnetic alphabet), Carmen's Veranda (key and background) and Stamper's Anonymous (door) stamps.  I couldn't find the original source of the quotation, so if anyone knows I'd appreciate your sharing it. 

"Art is all about self expression....accessibility and experimenting"

I've been a Kelly Kilmer groupie for a long time.  I've taken classes with her in places as far flung as Vancouver (ArtWerx), Phoenix (Art Unraveled), Ojai (Artful Living) and the now closed A Little Bizaar.  She's also been a guest on DIY Craft Lab. So I was pleased as punch to see an interview with her posted online.  Enjoy.

Dance Dream 2x4

Today's Wednesday Stamper Challenge was to make a 2x4.  That's a new size for me.  The stamps are from Angi-b, Carmen's Veranda, PSX and Invoke Arts.  The first three of those four stamp companies have gone out of business.  Please, as much as you are able, support your favorite stamp stores and manufacturers.

Butterfly Card

Today's Crazy Amigo Challenge was butterflies.  I made a small card using a Mirkwood template, K&Co. embossed paper and Carmen's Veranda stamp.