Category Archives: Mixed Media

Love – Heart frame

“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.”  -Oliver Wendall Holmes I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day! In tribute to a day that celebrates love, I am sharing a quote and a piece of artwork … Continue reading

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Makeover Monday-House Frame-DIY

Happy Monday to you! Lets start this week off the right way with some creativity. Today I will be showing you how to turn an unfinished wooden house frame into this… 1. Remove oval center piece and paint house black … Continue reading

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Keys to Unlocking a Good Design

Here are the close ups of the houses I promised in my last blog post. I found it rather difficult to get good pictures of the keys. Since they are shiny, I couldn’t use my flash and had to wait … Continue reading

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Makeover Monday – Fireplace Screen

Hello there everyone! It has been way too long since my last blog entry. As some of you know, I had the honor of taking part in the Craft and Hobby Association’s Designer Showcase. Most of my time and energy … Continue reading

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Going Out on a Limb

Today I had to share a Mixed Media piece I created titled “Out on a Limb.” I am definitely at a point in my life where I can relate to this piece and it’s title. I am feeling like I … Continue reading

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“Dream” Mixed Media pendant

Today I wanted to share this pendant to remind myself and anyone reading this to dream. All to often we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, we don’t give ourselves the opportunity to dream. Since … Continue reading

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Follow the Leader

Yesterday was my youngest sons first day of school. It was such a special day! He spent the entire previous day talking about going to school. Almost every time he mentioned school, he made sure to let me know how … Continue reading

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Sky’s the limit

Happy new year to all! Sky’s the limit is my motto for this year. I feel as though all too often people, including myself, set goals based on what seems logical. No one wants to disappoint themselves or others. The … Continue reading

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Makeover Monday-Repurposed book

I love books! I don’t necessarily love the things associated with books such as reading or studying, I just love the books themselves. I am usually attracted to old discarded books and their unique character. The look and feel of … Continue reading

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Makeover Monday-Repurposed blocks

“Need Direction?”  by Tatiana The inspiration for today’s project came from some letter blocks my kids had in their closet.  Since these poor little letters were being neglected by their owners, I decide to play with them myself.  Here is … Continue reading

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