Ghirardelli Chocolate Boxes

I wanted to share with you a little something I put together yesterday for the volunteers who help at the After-School clubs. 

They'r little Ghirardelli Chocolate Boxes.  There is a great tutorial on the  Splitcoaststampers website.  The flower on top is made from scalloped circles.  Let me know if you would like to know how to make these. They're lots of fun to make and really add a lot of Wow! 
Let me know what you think.  I would love to hear your comments.
Until next time....
Becca

She Art Girl-It's Me!

I have learned so much from Christy as she has taken me through creating my own SheArt.  I have learned techniques and tried a few things that I probably would have never thought to use.  If your ready to try a few new things, highly recommend her Christy Tomlinson.  You will not be disappointed. 

During week 4 Christy takes us through how to personalize our girls.  This girl is me as a child. 

Christy challenged me to think back to my childhood and those people who influenced me and create a piece based on that.  Well, that was easy for me....I can't think about my childhood without thinking of my Mamaw Mattie. 
When I was about nine or ten, Mamaw made me a red poncho with tassels.  I still have it today!  Also, going to Mamaw's was always an adventure, she had a garden full of flowers and yummy things to eat.  And I also knew that I was special to Mamaw.  I have fond memories of spending the night with her.  I would always sleep with her and to help me relax she would rub my back and tell me to listen to the sounds waaaay off.  We always slept with the windows open and I could hear crickets, cars and they would lull me to sleep. 

Here's a close up to get a look at a few details.  I really like the way her hair turned out. 

I added orange paint to modeling paste to create the pumpkin.  Sorry it's so fuzzy. 

Well, I hope you've enjoyed looking and I would love to hear your comments

Until next time...

Becca

She Art Doll - Artsy Girl

I just realized that I haven't posted on my blog for a while.  I thought, while I'm up @ 4:30 in the morning with nothing to do I might as well do it now :)  So here goes...

I wanted to update you all on my she art doll art.  Please meet Artsy Girl....I know it's not very original.  This piece is all about texture, texture, texture! 
During the workshop, Christy took us through how to add layers of clothes and hats!  And take a look at that skirt...don't you love it?!  It was created by crinkling strips of paper and laying them on a skirt base.  I just love the way it turned out. 
 I can so relate to the quote on this piece.  As I was creating this I did feel as if my inner artist was free to go wherever it would take me.  In the end, I'm very please at how it turned out. 

Can you see the texture on the sun?  I did that by mixing yellow acrylic with modeling paste and spreading it out through a stencil.  Nice! 
Ok, enough of this...time to get creative.
Until, next time...

Becca

An Award! Thanks Pam!

I was honored that my good friend and paper crafting companion, Pam Thorn, gave me the Liebster Blog award.  So sweet!  Pam is one of the most talented artist I know and I am always checking out her blog to see her latest for inspiration...you can check it out too at PJays Corner.  I know you'll be inspired. and Pam, thanks for the inspiration and the award!  Becca

Here's the award, and the rules for accepting this honor.

Liebster is a German word that means beloved or favorite. This award is only for blogs with fewer than 200 followers, so up-and-coming bloggers are recognized for their creative works!

Here are the rules to accept this award:

1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
2. Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
3. Copy and paste the award and rules on your blog.
4. Have faith that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers.
5. And most of all - have fun!

My Top 5 Picks, in no particular order are: 

Studio Scrapping  - if you've ever wanted to learn how to use Studio J, here's the place to be!  Lots of great techniques!

Cre8n Memories- Lots of great ideas and inspiration!

Angela's Art Journals  look here for lots of great techniques and wonderful inspiration.  Angela has great prompts to get your creative mind working

Its a Work of Art- wonderful works of art for lots of inspiration

Miraculous Mosquito have you wanted to learn how to doodle?  Check out this site to learn how.

I hope you check out all of these wonderful sites.  Until next time..

Happy Scrappin'

Becca

SheArt Girl # 4

This a a pic of my SheArt Workshop Girl # 4 

This week Christy is showing us how to create layered dresses and hair pieces.  I did this piece in my art journal. 
I am having so much fun learning how to create these little beauties.  If you are interested in taking the workshop and learning how to create your own SheArt check out  Christy's blog. 
Well, off to my craft room to create girl # 5. 
Until next time...
Becca

SheArt Doll Canvas

I am taking an online workshop called The She Art Workshop.  The very talented Christy Tomlinson shares techniques on how to create wonderful canvas SheArt Girls!  I am having a blast!  Take a look at what I created in week 1!  This is my first canvas.  In week 1 Christy takes you step by step to create this piece.  She demonstrates different techniques and shows you how to use inks, paint, paper, oh my need I say more? 

Can you see all the beautiful layers on this piece.  I started by covering the canvas with a piece of

tissue pattern paper.  Here's my girl....I call her Child of God.  She's so pretty! 

This next one I call Angel.  Ok, I know I'm not too creative with my names.  I may change them but for now "it is what it is".  Christy says that a lot in her tutorials! 

I added lots of texture to this canvas with modeling paste.  I've never used this medium and I really like it.  You can use acrylic to color it and it spread it on with a brush, or whatever.  I rolled a stamp over the paste before it dried and the stamped image left an imprint in the paste!  Love it!

This is my last little girl.  I think she may be my favorite.   I didn't mean to, but I made her hair gray.  I may call her the Artsy GranNan. 

Well, I hope you enjoy my creations.  I would love to hear your comments.  Until next time.....

Becca

Time for Birthday Layout!

It took me....4 months to get this done but...here it is! Noah's 5th Birthday Layout.  Look how proud he looks in the focus picture! Yep, we're all here to celebrate you, sweetness. 

I used CTMH Fanfare Paper pack and assorted CTMH stamps.  The basic design was from a workshop designed by Pam Thorn...thanks again, Pam! 

Until next time....happy scrappin'

Becca