Bees Wax Tags and Scrap Challenge

Bees wax tags. For the clock and the dream tag on the one below I use mica. The jury is still out on the mica. Maybe I need to play around with it some more. Right now I'm not seeing that it is any big deal.
Received my scraps for the scrap challenge. 10 different fabrics I have to make into something wonderful. I have a few ideas swimming around. The rules are very simple. As long as you use all 10 fabrics you can use what ever else you want. Should be fun. I better get my creative juices flowing.

They Kicked Up Their Heels

Last week was the first Texas Retreat. Hosted by my gal pals, Tina and Cindy. I had so wanted to join them, but was just unable to swing it. I did feel I need to be there in some form so I sent them each a goody bag. I personalized cowboy boot tags using images off their banners. Yes I took them without asking!!!!!!! Shame on me. Comfort dolls and bags to hold everything. I had to take these pics form their sites. I was having a menopause moment and forgot to take pics before I mailed them off. Go to their sites to see all the fun these fabulous ladies had. Even without me..................................
Tina is also having a giveaway and don't forget to wish her Happy Birthday

Metal Tape Switch Plate

Been a while since I have posted. No excuse. I have been doing a little bit of playing.
Working on a metal tape piece that is coming together. It is taking longer than I had planned. I keep changing my mind. I may be over thinking the whole thing. Since I'm in the metal tape phase I thought why not cover the light switch plate in my "Happy Space" (as one of my daughter's friends likes to call it). Metal tape, Tim Holtz grunge board,elements and alcohol ink. I rather like the way it came out. Just think of the possibilities. Could make for some unique gifts.
Off to get a hair cut. Called my girl this morning to see if she could squeeze me in. She knows I will take the scissors to it myself if I don"t get in. It's funny how one day you like the look of your hair and overnight it turns to crap. Then there is the gray highlight issue.......................................ugh

Metal Tape

Last night I took a metal tape class at Mystic Paper with Mike. OMG this was great fun!!!!!!
I'm still rather new to the altered art world and have so much more to learn. I will definitely be playing around with this technique. Click the picture to see the details. Yes I know the number is sideways. The color is achieved with alcohol ink. It took a awhile playing around with the colors to get the look the final look. That is the beauty of this if you don't like it you can take the ink off or add more tape. The spinners on the bottom are nailed on. Note to self : When nailing something on a board make sure the nail is shorter than the depth of the board. Yes, I nailed it to the table......... Oops, sorry Kim you will find nail holes in the table where I was sitting. Hey, Mike got a big hoot out of it,as did the rest of the class. Some people pay big bucks for the distressed look.
Off to play.

More dolls

Couple more dolls for the comfort dolls project. The one in the middle is for me. Started out I was going to give her away. When I added the vintage flowers and the earring I decided I needed to keep her. Hey I need comfort once in awhile.
Enjoy your weekend.

He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate
Thoreau

Wings of.................................................

At art unraveled I purchased a couple pieces of hand dyed felt. I knew I wanted to do wings using vintage lace. I kept putting them aside then picking them back up. It finally dawned on me why I was doing wings. Well, besides the obvious that I just like them. Let me back up a few months.
In January my son informed us he was not going to apply to any colleges. He needed a break and he wanted to follow his passion of music. We struggled with this. Many late night heated conversations. How could he not want to go to college? This was not in the plan. What would everyone think? What do we tell the rest of the family? What kind of parents were we who did not make their child go on to college? How would he succeed in life without a college education? We don't want to see our children make the same mistakes we made. We hate to see them struggle and get discouraged. I remember making choices my parents didn't approve of. Some out of rebellion. Some because they were my dreams. Oh, I remember being 18 and thinking I knew everything. I keep telling myself I have come to accept his decision. He has always been a free spirit. Never one to follow, always lead. And like both of his parents has some rebel in him. This is his life, his passion,his dreams,his joy. We can only be here to share those dreams,joy and any disappointments.
So back to the wings. It hit me. I had all these emotions. I needed to get out. I need to bless and release my son into the world.
These are your Wings of.......hope,dreams,courage,trust,strength,safety,love,joy,
achieve,believe.
When I showed him the wings, I thought he would laugh and roll his eyes. Instead he hugged me and said I will be fine mom.
The world awaits you Travis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On a side note, his sister wants him to move out so she can use his room as her closet.

Gifties and Comfort Dolls

My super sweet and fabulous blog friend Cindy sent me all these goodies. She is such a doll. And so very talented. I'm always so amazed how genuinely giving and compassionate everyone in cyber world is. I feel so blessed to have such a strong support group. The world would be a much better place if everyone supported each other the way the artist blog community does.

This next pic shows off Cindy's talents with the painted X and the Tag. And of course my favorite the beaded heart with wings. So darn cute




While watching the Olympics I have been making Comfort Dolls. Please go to the site.