Cheap wall art

I'm still decorating my basement. Still, as in started a year (or two) ago and still finishing up.

I painted the walls BJ Hempseed, like the rest of my house and thought I would just add some color in the furniture and accessories. We bought a new couch and loveseat in a chocolate brown and that's where it ended. After painting my studio BJ Poolside Blue I knew that was the color I wanted to add to the basement. So I've bought some fabric that is pretty much the same color blue to make curtains and couch pillows. I also wanted to put some stuff up on the walls, but didn't want to spend too much as 1/2 the basement is the boys rec room and things can go flying sometimes. lol I went to Dollarama and bought some canvas's. They all had pictures on them but that was fine, I knew I was going to paint over them. I just bought a variety and when I got home started playing around with how to arrange them. After I had the canvas's how I wanted them, I started painting. The base is a chocolate brown, added a few squares of the Hempseed color and burgandy (because that's what I had on hand) and then made some swirls with the Poolside Blue paint I had leftover. 20 bucks spent and few hours of my time, I've got a great piece of art on my wall. It really does look better in real life though.

And, here's another card share using the new embossing folder, Flower Garden. I absolutely love those embossing folders. This card was quick and easy.

I'm still working on a mother/daughter class, a few things came up unexpectedly so I've got to do some juggling....

Faux mother of pearl

This technique looks and sounds hard but it's not.

I used a piece of saran wrap, crumpled, dipped it into a little bit of the frost white shimmer paint and then dabbed it all over my VV cs. Let dry. After I sponged the edges in Soft Suede ink I wiped some of the ink off the paint. Creates such a unique background. I used the retired set, Bliss for this card. Love that set.

I am planning a scrappy garage sale, was hoping for some time in July but my days are slipping by. I'll let you all know when I settle on a date.

Have a great evening!

Thank you card

for Mrs. Barrett. I downloaded the new GIMP program and can't figure how to make a watermark on it. So I added the text in Picasa. Guess that works too.

I meant to post this a few days ago but my wonderful hubby surprised with a weekend away in Kenora. He realizes I've been miserable the last few months and thought we could all (us and the kids) use a retreat.

We watched the Canada Day fireworks over the lake. They actually set up two areas of fireworks, one on each side of the lake. Amazing!! Lasted a good 30mins too.

Now, on to the card. This is retired cs, Taken with Teal and the pp is from the retired Sweet Pea collection. Loved that paper!! I glued the 3 pieces of pp to copy paper then ran it through the big shot with the lattice EF. Punches used were the decorative tag and scallop oval. It was a quick card to put together.

I don't have a paper copy of the new catalog yet, (I know, how pathetic is that!!) but they are on order. Everyone can now see the new catti online at www.stampinup.ca and that's where I've been all night. lol Hoping to place my order in the next few days, so if there is anything that is a must have for you, email me in the next day or two.

*Tracy, did you see there is a dinosaur set in the new catti? ;)

I'm also planning to do another mother/daughter class this summer. What would be some good dates? During the week? Morning? Afternoon? Send me some suggestions!

What a mess!!!

And I love it!! I've been playing in my studio off and on for the past 2 days. What a great feeling to be reaquainted with old friends!!

How I've missed having inky fingers. lol :)

I also have to say sorry Leigh, I meant to update sooner today but I was having so much fun creating I forgot. (and of course I had to make supper for the clan, the boys needed bathes, the dog needed a walk...you get the picture)

If you look closely you can see a few finished cards. I'll upload those tomorrow (hopefully) Some of these are for the teachers so I gotta get them done...tonight. lol Yep, I still love to procrastinate. :)

Have a great night, I know I will sleep better with ink on my fingers...

things are changing

Not that there are any of my fans left.... :(
When I started my new job in November I never thought it would eventually consume my life! So, I quit!! Yep, my last day is Saturday. Woohoo!! I have never felt so good quitting a job.
I loved working at the shelter and I love what they are doing for the homeless dogs/cats, but it's a very demanding job with almost no pay. Eventually I was going in everyday for something (without getting paid). I just can't give that much of myself to something other than my family right now. I do wish them all the best.
Give me a few weeks to get my life (and my family's) back on track (as well as getting my house clean and in order) and I should be posting again. Can't wait to get my fingers inky and I have so many projects I've been dying to get to.
See you soon!!