... that's what I need. Some place warm, with a soft breeze and the fragrance of flowers in the air. I'm ready to smell the Lilies of the Valley and the lilacs through the open windows on my front porch. I want to do nothing for at least an hour but float away on a daydream on my front porch swing. Is it almost spring?
So, you think that I've been too busy dreaming of spring for the past 4 weeks in my absence?
Oh... no. I've been buried in CHA assignments, partly. I've done 19 layouts for Melissa Frances and miscellaneous altered projects. Like this....
I made the roses with Melissa Frances Tissue Paper.
These were created with her new Vintage Posey collection.
I guess looking at these beautiful papers didn't help my spring fever! ;-) Speaking of spring....
This bunny in an Easter basket is now on it's way to California for the CHA show too.
I also worked with BasicGrey but can't share anything with you just yet. But, soon! Come back later for that.
Then there is Tattered Angels...
They have some sweet new Glimmer Screens for Valentine's Day. Beautiful heart images in the Timeless Romance collection. Love the Calling Cards, those love sentiments, and the little cupid. Oh and that chipboard frame and letters are also new.
They have a bunch of new Glimmer Mists too. I used the new Spring Rain color on the Calling Card, which is the softest of blues. So subtle and romantic. I always think that the soft muted colors are my favorites, until I use these....
Yummy, vibrant oranges, yellow, and blue/greens. I LOVE these Mists!!!! The colors that I used were Sunshine (yellow), Tuttie Frutti (pink, but misted with the Sunshine it makes a lovely orangey red color), Electric Blue and Hula Hoop (green).
The big brown stamp is also from Tattered Angels and is called Notes From the Garden. It is huge and so so fun. I used a brayer to apply a dark brown acrylic paint mixed with a little glaze to the stamp then immediately after stamping sprinkled on a clear fine glitter. The stickers and paper are from BasicGrey's new Origins collection. Oh, by the way have you check out BasicGrey's new website? So fun and inspiring!
The inside of the heart was brushed with a Ranger Distress paint called Rock Candy. It made the orange/red color pop! The fun little rub on images mixed in amongst the stamping are from Fancy Pants.
So if that isn't enough to fill my days I also took individual player and team photos for 8 Hockey teams. After editing and printing, now I am taking game photos. Those take a bit more editing and cropping as I am far away from the ice using my zoom lens. No wonder I want spring when I spend so much time in cold ice arena's! Here's a couple of my son and one of our goalie.
Okay, I've got to go and make supper, but I'll be back much sooner than last time with more new product shares. Thanks for not forgetting about me!
Linda
I would love to sit in that chair and read a book under my Snuggie...what a nice day that would be. This was posted on my birthday, too!
-Sam
Posted by: Air Purifier | January 04, 2012 at 12:16 PM
I love all your hockey pictures! My boyfriend plays hockey too so we are both big fans.
Posted by: Los Angeles SEO | December 06, 2011 at 02:46 PM
So amazing craft...Fantastic projects Linda! Keep up your good work...
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Posted by: Place to craft | February 18, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Beautiful creations! I would love you to show us how to make those tissue roses!
Posted by: dria | January 31, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Awesome creations and pictures!! What are you shooting those pictures with? I have a dd in sports and need to get action shots. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work!! :)Cheri
Posted by: Cheri | January 30, 2010 at 08:04 PM
Wow, just beautiful!
Posted by: dustypenny (aka Joy) | January 30, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Hi Linda, just love all your projects !!! I especially love those crepe paper flowers you made on your projects, could you share how you made those very pretty posies??
Thanks for all your great inspiration.
Posted by: Bonnie | January 29, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Your pieces are so pretty. Do you have a tutorial for making the roses? I would love to try them.
Posted by: Becca | January 29, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Hi Linda...
you have been on my mind the past few days. hope all is well and you are finding time to get some rest. you inspire me....thanks for sharing on your blog.
hugs, kathie
Posted by: kathie deluca | January 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Oh my gosh. Your projects are always so beautiful and so very creative. Those paper roses are so clever. The Easter projects are my favorite.
Posted by: Sam | January 27, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Always love when you post - that glimmer mist screen - I did not even know that existed! Tell us how you made the roses - I need tutorials!
Posted by: Megan | January 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM
as always Linda your talent is amazing. You inspire me to create!
Posted by: kat | January 27, 2010 at 05:26 AM
No wonder you were gone for so long...you were off creating wonderful works of art. Once again...you inspire me.
Posted by: Carol | January 21, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Thanks for sharing, you are so talented...what great inspiration. Not to be greedy but, would share how you made those adorable roses? Thank you!!!!
Posted by: Susan | January 21, 2010 at 12:43 PM
No wonder why your blog has been so quiet! FABULOUS projects, I can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Morag | January 21, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Linda,
You are amazing.. You have some much talent. I just love coming to your blog, it lifts me up and brings a smile to my face everytime.
Thank You....
Posted by: patty | January 20, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Thanks for sharing the beautiful things you have made, Linda. I so enjoy seeing them whenever you have the time to share with us!!
Love it all!!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | January 20, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Oh Linda, so worth the wait. Your projects just make my mouth drop! Simply stunning...
Posted by: Patty M | January 19, 2010 at 09:39 PM
You are never forgotten. Your projects are well worth the wait, and gorgeous as always.
Posted by: Tracy | January 19, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Gorgeous projects, Linda! I love your Easter box and basket. Those paper roses are beautiful. Have fun at the show and take lots of pictures! :)
Posted by: Jessica Canham | January 19, 2010 at 06:40 PM