A Valentine for Amanda & Weekend fun Project

 Hello Friends,  Sharing a Mixed Media Canvas I made using altered tissue paper, mod podge, dylusions ink sprays, painted brown paper flowers, crafter's workshop girl stencil and bird house/branch and some stamping.  A Valentine gift for my Amanda.  She loved it.  Below are some pictures of the process.  

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs, Maria

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This project was fun to make.  I  used a 5 x 7 inch canvas board.  The center piece is from an Altered Newspaper by Littlecanvases on Youtube.  (Visit her channel for the tutorial, it's fun)
I gessoed the canvas, painted with several metallic paints and used two different size circle stencils I bought at Sa Crafter's Zibbet's shop.  The feathers are from Littlecavases.  Love tile,  vintage shoe and wooden key are from my stash.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Comments are always welcomed.

Have a great Sunday.
Hugs, Maria

Weekend projects just for the fun of it

Hello again.  Another fun project I started over the weekend and it has taken off. LOL.  I saw an Altered Frame tutorial by  Donna03311   http://youtu.be/uZoxpO63a_U.

She showed how to make these YOYO Flowers.  It's really relaxing and I've enjoyed making them.  Thank you for stopping by. 



I have brought some different inks and hadn't used them in a while.  So during the weekend I started testing each one on my mixed media journal and I couldn't stop.  This is what came out of my Ink extravaganza.  Enjoyed it alot and so did my fingers.  lol

Take care and thanks for stopping by.

Abrazos, Maria

Flat Faylene Challenge at Littlecanvases

Introducing " Lady Flat Faylene" Queen of Hearts from the land of Flat People. LOL  This is my entry to Littlecanvases 1000 subbies giveaway.  We're suppose to make a flat doll of paper.  I made my doll from an ATC card, dressed the paper with a piece of beautiful altered news paper littlecanvases gifted me.  Here's the tutorial where you can make it.  http://youtu.be/c1_zWkE5qDsI

Wrapped lady flat Faylene in some pretty red twine as an under dress and for the top layer of her royal dress some lovely and sparkly lace. Top it all with her silver crown, silver slingback shoes, a shinny purse and her large shinny heart with a stick pin and feathers.  Girl must represent.  I really enjoyed creating this project.  Below are some pictures.  Thank you for stopping by.  Visit Littlecanvases channel.  http://youtu.be/04l0irMG_og

Lady Love TPR - Entry to Itripledogdareu Challenge

Hello,  This is my first challenge entry.  Youtube " Itripledogdareu" is having a TPR challenge through the end of the month.  I kept mine simple because I wanted to show the Napkin fuse technique I learned from Littlecanvases channel  Title: Decoupage Canvas- 
Link: http://youtu.be/ZaE_QTxcs5c.   I used some lace from my stash and a shoe charm.  The love sign (wood - from SaCrafters Zibbet shop).  Green tulle from my daughter Amanda, mini I Am Roses,  Bead trim from stash and the seam binding from ShabbyBeautiful (Mitzy) Zibbet shop.  Hope you like it.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hugs, Maria

Lady Love, loves her chocolate! 

 

 Napkin technique by: Littlecanvases channel  Title: Decoupage Canvas- Link: http://youtu.be/ZaE_QTxcs5c.

Altered Bird House H

Hello there, hope you're doing well.  Last weekend I made a little project while talking to my mom via skype.  This is what I used.  Michael's wooden bird house.  Mod podge and smoothed some on the roof of the house. Gently placed the napkin over it. (took the layers of napkin apart until I had only the top decorated portion). The napkin was cut in different areas so I just paste pieces together until the entire bird house was fully covered with the napkin.  I was talking all the time and didn't notice the bird was facing the wrong way. lol... That's when I decided the bird left the home to get food for the babies. :o) - Not bad right? hahahah. 

The base of the  house is just an extra block I had and thought it would make a cool stand to place the birdhouse.  Make it look like it's really nestle some place.  I took some Flower Soft I had in my stash and modeling paste.  Made it look like soft bumpy grass.  Then, I made some mixed media newspaper and trimmed out the fence and grass to complete the project.

I'll post the link to the Mixed Media Newspaper tutorial below. 

Thanks for shopping by.

xo Maria

 

(Above) - White tissue paper  I stamped on with different stamps, sprayed some dylusions Ink Spray, Glimmer mist, white gesso on templates I got from Sa Crafters.   

Here is the link to the tutorial on these two photos.  
Link:  http://www.youtube.com/user/littlecanvases
Subscribe to this wonderful artist.  She's done some really cool Mixed Media and other beautiful works.  You won't be disappointed. 

xo Maria

Christmas Gifts 2012

Happy New Year "2013" everyone.  Hope you're all doing well.  Wanted to share the lovely presents I received for Christmas.   This card came from my daughter Amanda.  I was delighted and overwhelmed with joy when I read the inside.  "She was inspired from the Heart. :o).  And while she was home for the new year, she surprised me with this little wooden trinket box.   She painted and decorated the inside with the colors I love and make me happy.
Thank you mama.  xoxoxo

This beautiful dress form I gave to myself.  It was $7.99 at TJ Maxx.  I know, I thought it was a good deal.  These babies go for lots more around here. :o)... the candle on the right was from my sweet co-working friend Charlotte.  It's smells like wonderful homemade apple pie.  Sooooo wonderfully delicious.  The beautiful yellow card with the little angel is from my beloved mom who also sent me a gift card, calendar wallet with pen (forgot to include it in the photo.  I had it in my bag lol)  

Two years ago I had the good fortune to meet a wonderful sweet lady from Belgium.  My sweet Crafty friend Lutgart.  Well, Lutgart is a teacher in her homeland and loves crafting too.  She makes the most beautiful and detailed cards that you can't help but stare and touch them for a long long long time.  lol... They tell their own story.  Above is the cover  and below is the inside part with the snowman throwing the snow ball.  Each snow ball changes in size and comes with a  word until it completes it's Holiday greeting.  (Lutgart gave me all the translations for each snow ball.)  I love it Lutgart.  Thank you so much.  I always look forward to your cards.  

Last but not least at all is this beautiful altered box from my dear friend Maggie. (http://www.youtube.com/user/MAGGIE660) This was truly a treat and special surprise.  Maggie has been taking classes on drawing faces and other mixed media art. Look at this girl.  Isn't she lovely?  It's more beautiful in person. She's surrounded by lavender/purple bling.  The entire front of the box has texture.  No area on this surface is smooth. I love it. 

Now.... this is the inside of the box and it's a happening inside cover.  Yes indeed.  It's my name in Hebrew. It's got purple bling and lots of texture.  But isn't it cool?  My name in Hebrew.  lol.  Maggie and I took a semester of beginner's Hebrew two summers ago.  We had a blast.   Maggie asked me if I put anything in the box already.  I said... Girl..... I'm not putting anything in that box.  I can't.  lol.. It's in my living room, opened and right where I can look at it from any angle.  It's a soothing color and it has my name written on it too!  In Hebrew (Ivrit)  עִבְרִית

Check this out.  The inside of the box has Psalm 23. "The Lord is my Shepherd" in Hebrew and English.  I wish I could say I can sing it but no... I can't.   Who knows, one day I will sing it along with Maggie and many others too!

Well familia, this is all for now.  May this new year bring you all health, peace, wisdom, strength and joy in the mist of all those things we cannot control.  May the Lord Bless and keep you.  

Thank you for stopping by.

Lots of hugs,
Maria