Monday, October 11, 2010

Mermaid Hobby~ Wood Burning Image on a wooden box

I enrolled in Suzzi Blu's Mermaid Class on line to see if I could calm my mermaid drawings down a bit and to learn some new styles and techniques. One of the projects was to wood burn a mermaid onto a wooden box. I DO NOT recommend buying the Darice Value Pack (Wood Box Set of 2) that is ready to paint and decorate from Michaels. I noticed that the boxes are made from several different types of wood and knew that this would be a challenge to wood burn on. It was! Because of the grains of the different wood, the wood burning tool did not go over some of the wood smoothly causing severe burn spots, indentations and most of the time bumpy (very bumpy) burn lines.
As you can see from my image, it is not smooth. I became very frustrated while wood burning. I finally gave up and did not burn anything else into the box and just went ahead and painted the box with water downed acryllics and prismacolor pencils.
This Mermaid will definately be redone on a different box with proper wood to use for smooth, clean wood burning. (Meaning, I'm going to do some research and find the best recommended wood to use the fabulous wood burning tool.)
Hugs!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Monty Python and the Holy Grail Dream Interruptation?

One of my ultimate favorite movies EVER! Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I Had a dream about it last night and woke up about 3 am laughing. I then went to the store this morning and BEHOLD, there it was right in front of me! I just had to buy it!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

First 4 pages of my Moley

I'm not completely satisfied with my first four pages of my moley.
I have the travel plans, my home information. My first two pages. I feel like I'm missing something.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

My first Moley Exchange Participation

I have finally been convinced to participate in a Moley exchange over at ATCsforall.com.
I have come up with my theme for it. Love Home Adoption. I have created my cover for my Moley
and thought I would share it with you.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Quick Hart Teriyaki Chicken Dinner

My family just loves Hart's Frozen Teriyaki Chicken.
 Hart offers many flavors of their frozen oriental chicken with sauce packets.
I thought I would share with you an adaptation of their Teriyaki Chicken.
Our family favorites are Teriyaki and Orange Chicken. 
I take two packages and fix them according to Harts directions on the back,
but while I am frying the chicken on the stove in a deep pan and letting the sauce packets thaw out, 
I add the following ingredients to the chicken on the stove:
2 cups sliced carrots
2 green bell peppers
1 red bell pepper
2 large sliced yellow onions
3 sliced stalks of celery 

I cook these on High so I get nice crisp chicken and nicely cooked vegetables.
Once everything is done cooking, I add the packets of Harts sauce to the pan and toss gently to cover.
To accompany the chicken dish, I make 3 cups of instant white rice.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

The Start of Skewed Santa Bookmark Trade

My third skewed santa bookmark (as this one isn't really a skewed santa, it's more a skewed rudolph)
This one is going to say; "Santa finally understoody why the other reindeer called him names!"
Pretty funny huh? LMAO



Here my second Bookmark I have come up with for the SSS.



Skewed Santa? LOL That's what I said. Here is my first of 4 "Skewed Santa" Bookmarker. Grrdsjuls is hosting this swap over at ATCsforall.com
My mind is now racing with some outstanding Skews for poor ole Santa.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

What's On My Desk Wednesday???

Currently, Here is what is sitting on my make-shift Art Desk (Formally known as my Dinning Room Table) I have moved most of my art stuff to here because of the natural lighting we have in the Kitchen, Dinning Room, and adjacent living room. As you can see, everything has it's own place. It must be the aquarius in me!





Yummy Dessert Recipe

Here is my Yummy Dessert Recipe for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF. It's pretty yummy! Enjoy!



Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Arsenic Label ATC for WildHolly

Here is an ATC for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com. This was presonally selected by Holly and will be going on one of her favorite wine bottles. Hope she likes it!

Delicious Banana Walnut Bread

Amongst doodling in art yesterday, I did find the time to make Banana Walnut Bread! It turned out wonderful and I woke up to find that a loaf is already gone! Delicious!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

First Paperdoll Ever Made!

Wow! I have been busy today! This picture is my very first "paperdoll" I have ever made! This is for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com. I just hope I didn't go overboard, but I know Holly and yes, she is wild about art, so Happy Haunting Holly! Hugs!

black lab 4x4 mixed media canvas

Here is a small 4x4 canvas that I covered in phonebook paper, acrylics and then I cut out and painted a red dog house using a brass heart brad. I then came up with the creative idea to make a doll dog with moveable legs,ear, and tail catching a freesbie. I had a black bow that has dog prints and butterflies and I thought it would be perfect for this little gift for Lafever55 over at ATCsforall.com. I hope she likes it!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Turkey and Apricot Waldorf Salad

Here is another recipe card for Turkey and Apricot Waldorf Salad.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

More Recipes!

Here are some recipes for the girls over at ATCSforall.com
The first one is No-Nos... a rich fun dessert! The second one is Aeble Kage. Yes, that is its name. They are both quick and easy desserts. Enjoy!


Friday, September 24, 2010

Shhhh.....Billy's Chili Recipe

Here is Billy's Famous Chili Recipe for Paperscraps over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF.
I am enjoying playing in this thread. Everyone is throwing in great unique recipes. Just wish I could grab them all!


Thursday, September 23, 2010

Plum has left the first comment for the day!

Plumeriafan was the first to leave me a comment today, therefore, she will be recieving
a recipe card for Basic Cream For Pies along with a Pie crust recipe. They kind of go hand in hand. This recipe is from a small hometown famous Bakery that has all kinds of pies to die for, but their Cream Pies are a favorite. Enjoy, Plumeriafan, I will get this out to you today!


Basic Cream for Pies


Here is my recipe for Basic Cream Pies (and I threw in Fast Easy Pie Crust) for LauraMorah over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF.

I hope she likes it. I created 2 recipe cards of them and can't decide which one I like? Hmmm...Well, I hope she enjoys this recipe!
I think I will offer the second card created to the first person who posts a comment to this post!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Funeral Potato Casserole~

Here is a recipe for the Recipe PIF over at ATCsforall.com TlSexton grabbed my funeral potato Casserole. If you ever attend a Mormon Funeral Dinner, you will find 7 casserole dishes filled with these delishious potatos, needless to say "Funeral Potatoes". These are also famous at Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. I have always doubled the recipe and my family throughly enjoy them (and no left overs remains to put away). Just pop the dish in water and wash them spuds away


Enjoy!



Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Billy's 44th B-Day!

Yesterday, the 14th of September, We helped celebrate Billy's 44th b-day! Here are some pictures of Billy as he was opening his gifts. Billy is such a wonderful man, husband and father. He still Twitterpaits me and I'm thrilled to be married to such a smart, hardworking, individual who loves and appreciates me just the way I love and appreciate him. Billy, thank you for everything and I hope that you had a terrific day! Happy Birthday Sweetie!









Saturday, September 11, 2010

Zucchini Cookie Recipe for Recipe PIF over at ATCsforall.com



Here is a recipe for wonderful Zucchini Cookies from my Mom, Suzanne Wilson.
She was a great cook! I cherish her hand written recipes that I have and think of her often. This recipe card was made for my artistic friend "PaperScraps". Mary is just delightful and I'm so glad she claimed these cookies and I hope that she and her family will enjoy them!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Suzi Blu's Le Petite La Sirena Class

I'm taking Suzi Blue's Mermaid class and just for fun have looked up some Mermaid information (that I may have used in my previous life)
Thought I'd share a bit of info with you.

Im Gold Tidal Leaper Mermaid, Flavens Aestus Gold color w/ similar variegation as is seen in coy carp. Flaxen-haired, pale, orangegold skin.

I am mysterious, and I love to go to the surface, break the rules, go shark hunting. I am a big trickster, trick many deep sea fishermen.



Amethyst Gemstone meaning
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is beleived to protect one from poison.
Power Stone
It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.
Protection Stone
Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
Wisdom Stone
The amethyst is known as the Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Healing properties of Amethyst
Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.
Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Yuki Soba Recipe

Here is my recipe for Yuki Soba that Plumeriafan grabbed at the Recipe PIF at ATCSforall.com
I hope she enjoys it. It is one of our family favorites and the first Japanese dish I learned to make almost 20 years ago! Wow! That ages me as my first son was just 3 months old at the time we arrived to live in Japan. Oh, how I miss Misawa!


Sunday, September 5, 2010

Added More Cards for Trade

Wow! It's already September and the long hot desert days are starting to slowly get shorter and the temperature slowly starting to get cooler.
Take a look at my "More ATCs for Trade" Page to see some of my new work I just completed!
Hugs!

Monday, August 30, 2010

This is for the Recipe PIF over at ATCsforall.com. One of my favorite cakes!
This card is for lkastello! I know she will just love it!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Mermaids Tale~

#1086~ Mermaid Tales 1- TRADED


#1087~ Mermaid Tales 2- TRADED


#1088~ Mermaid Tales 3


#1089~ Mermaid Tales 4


#1090~ Mermaids Tale 5

I decided to create a few mermaids close up and drawing them in such a way that you have to put a bit of thought into what their whole actions their story is telling. Just use your imagination..... I came up with some pretty funny tales!
















MMH PIF Cards for Cardmama and Kani73 at ATCsforall.com

# 1084~ Whimsy Giraffe for Cardmama.

#1085~ Whimsy "Sailing" for Kani73


Monday, August 23, 2010

ATCs for Make Me Happy PIF over at ATCsforall.com

Here are two cards I completed for the MMH PIF over at ATCsforall.com

The first card is a whimsy bird for Cardmama.

The second card is "Happy Halloween" for Robin.

I hope that they both enjoy their new ATC that will be heading their way.










Friday, August 20, 2010

August 18, 2010


The card above is my anniversary card I made my husband. It is based off a picture by Debbie Mumm (I love her style). My hubby and I celebrated our Anniversary today! It actually is a wonderful day as my mom and dad would be celebrating their 50th Anniversary and my Grandparents would be celebrating their 87th.

I am so thankful for my husband as he is my best friend. I am thankful for my family. I am thrilled to have them in my life and I want him to know how much I love and appreciate him!

Baby, you twitterpait me!

Love You!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Time On Tuesday


With Insomnia comes the time to create when all the house has gone to sleep, except for the parakeet (Charlie) who is annoying the 2 dogs (Kora and Tucker) who are trying to sleep under my feet at my art desk.
Please see the new additional ATCs on my page titled: "More ATCS Available for Trade". Leave me a comment or send me an email if you are interested. Hope you Enjoy!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Simply Sunday


I have not been sleeping lately so while up, I've created more ATCs for trade. They are on my page "More ATCs For Trade". I hope that you will take a "gander" and leave me a comment or two on them or even better, offer to trade! Hugs! Here's one of them.