WOYWW~ February 15, 2012

Wow! I actually was so far off on my days of the week, that I didn't post for Julia Dunnits WOYWW over at her blog: http://www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com
The past few days, we celebrated my sons 21st birthday  and my birthday. I won't say how old I am, but for my 21st birthday I spent the morning in a hospital in Misawa Japan, giving birth to my middle child.
It was the perfect birthday EVER!
So, with these festivities, my daughter came into town to help celebrate! It has been so fun getting to know her and spending time with her. She even introduced to me to a very cute womens store and for the first time in 24 years, I actually got to go "GIRL" shopping with her. For some reason, boys just don't like to go shopping with their mom. I'm not sure why? But, it was actually nice. I enjoyed watching her pick out clothes and then pick out other clothes for me to try on. We fashioned the dressing rooms giving approval or thumbs downs on all the clothes we picked out.  On our way home, we grabbed a cup of coffee from Starbucks and talked non-stop on the drive back to the house.

So with regards to what is on my desk this week, a completed mixed media hand for a swap over at www.atcsforall.com These hands have been so fun to make. I've not done mixed media before this thread, so each time I grab someone elses hand, my creativity goes down the drain. But, I am trying. I haven't mastered mixed media, but am having a blast "trying" to be creative and act like I know what I'm doing, but honestly, I really don't!
I hope you all have a fantastic week and I hope you will come back and visit again.
Hugs,

Deb

Mixed Media hand for Oddbreed over at www.atcsforall.com

WOYWW?? What's On My Desk this week?? Ha Ha

Happy Wednesday All! Today, Wednesday, February 8th I have tons on my work desk! I'm not even gonna show you all of what is on my plate today....just a wee bit too much!
I have been sulking in bed not able to do much as Modgepodge and gel mediums and gesso just don't work that well. I could just see me gessoing my honeys hair for a mixed media collage! tee hee. So, I have been drawing and thinking up creative ideas have been roaming around in the bedroom with me!
I have so much to do and am hoping this stomach bug will quickly go away. But, fighting it off takes alot out of me as I have a low imune system so I'll make this POST for WOYWW short and sweet.

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! Take Care! Keep Creating! I'm loving all the creating that I have been visiting on the blogs who are participating in Julia Dunnit's WOYWW. Just hop on over to her blog at: http://www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com to participate and go and ga over all the yummy creating that happens each and every week!

Chipboard cut-outs of Birds so I can work on some fun mixed media techniques

Chipboard cut-outs of Fish. I'm participating in a mixed media swap over at atcsforall.com
Mixed Media Malacious Fish Swap. The fish that have been submitted so far by other members
are turning out to be fabulous! I'm crossing my fingers that mine will be that good.

This is a 12x12 mixed media canvas that I have just started. I am working
on the background still and have a bit more techniques to use on it before
I can really get down to business on it!

This is my mixed media journal that I just started working on. I just
completed the front and back cover with my crackle used technique
and after this dries, I can work on adding my title and "stuff"
to really deck my first art journal out with. I figured it was time that
I create an art journal. I have kept personal journals for years and figured
why not try an art journal too this year. So, I guess you are coming
along with  me on my 2012 art journal! Wow! Now, how did I rope
you all in to this? tee hee

My art journal ready for some gesso and paint!

This is an 8 inch altered hand created for Grrdjules over
at www.atcsforall.com in the PIF BlindHand Swap
She absolutley loves "Circus" themed items, so this
hand is called, "The Ringmasters Hand".
I hope she enjoys it.

Hugs, My Friends!

Deb

WOYWW?

We're all a little weird~And life is a little weird~And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness and call it love~ true love. {Robert Fulghum, True Love}

I found this quote on one of my friends signature over at atcsforallcom and thought it was perfect for the beginning of February 2012 as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.

A quick shot of my desk (still in shambles) that has been begging me to clean it up and get back to my organization skills. Ummmm...maybe this weekend? LOL



Birdy Birdy Couplets Swap

Also, I have been finishing up some Birdy Birdy Couplets for a Swap which is due this weekend, and also my layout for the new Moley group I have joined for 2012. I love Moleys and art so it makes perfect sense for me to join another one. I'm hoping to have two groups this year. Something to help keep me busy. Well, I'm off to finish these projects and get them posted in the mail!
I hope you all have a great Wednesday and a Fabulous Week! Until next time....
Hugs!

Debby

Altered Paper Hands

Thanks for stopping by! I just wanted to share with you a few completed "Altered Hands" for the PIF Thread Group over at ATCsforall.com and a 6x4 postcard.

Zombie hand with added fibers, blood filled vile, tiny skull and a syringe.
This hand is going to Oddbreed who just loves zombies!!
I do hope she enjoys it!

This photo is a close up of the bottom of the zombie hand.
I hand drew a Zombie sign and then added fibers, along with
the vile of blood, the skull, the syringe.

A cute little anime for Weare138. She is headed
off to Scotland now and I do hope she arrives safely.

"Paradise Smiles" is what I have titled this peice.
This was made just for Wildholly.
It will be so relaxing for Holly when her travels have
ended and she opens her mail to a beautiful hand. 

This is a 6x4 postcard for Mikesatcs.
Mike requested a personal trade and he
wanted a "Creepy Doll".
I first had started this drawing with just pencil
but the more I did something on her, I just didn't like
how it was turning out. Needless to say, she has been drawn
with prismacolor markers and I love how she turned out.

I just love how they all turned out. I hope you enjoy! I hope that I will see you again, real soon!
Hugs!

Deb

WOYWW

Hi all! Thanks for stopping by again! I'm thrilled you have come back for another visit, or if  you are new, thanks for atleast taking a peek! I'm not one for words, not that I don't have lots to say or tell you, and its not the lack of being able to type just about 97 words per minute, it's the lack of recooperating after an enjoyable weekend in Mesa Arizona with friends from over at www.ATCsforall.com.

Just a few artists (nearly 35) from around the nation showed up at a Gathering called, "Artzona". My totally awesome friend Trina hosted and organized everything fantastically! It was a pleasure to meet friends with different styles, different medium methods, and above all, girls who know how to have a fun eventful, totally awesome, inspiring Weekend!

While we were there, we were able to trade ATCs, 4x6 postcards, and 4x4 chunkies or squares. I just could get over the vast variety of individuals and their particular medium they used. Color was so pleasing and tempting to the eye, I don't think I was able to gather all the information in my head like I wanted. BUT, I did grab my notebook and jotted down some fun, fresh ideas that were tossed around the room from the girls around me.

So as I am recovering (for my third day), I will leave you with a shot of my desk and my make-shift desk on my nice cozy comfty bed!  

Happy Wednesday!

Don't forget to jump on over to Julia's blog at http://www.stamping-ground.blogspot.net.
She does an amazing job hosting the world wide, "What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday" each and every week! From there, you are able to jump to and fro to some magnificiant artists, crafters. So, what are you waiting for? Join all of us every week!

WOYWW

Happy Wednesday!
I have been busy working on putting final touches on some projects. I have created 19 4x4 chunky pages to draw on, and have a few packages that need to be sent off before tomorrow as I will be heading for Artzona for the weekend to meet up with some fellow artists. I can't wait! I'm so excited to be able to spend some time with some great artists from allover the country. We will have some from Oregon, California, Georgia, Texas, and then ME from NV.
I have completely covered my art desk with items galore that really haven't been touched as I had to move to the dinning room table to "spred out" my art pieces for trading with the girls! I have completed all of my ATCs and today will spend numbering them and cataloging them into my filing system to make trading much easier on me! I love my set up I have and it works so fast and simple. I love to have things in order, so you can imagine why I don't want to touch my art studio yet! My brain is overloaded and I don't know where to start! But, I think after this weekend get-away, I will take charge and tackle the re-organization of my art studio! I just have to talk myself into it! Don't be suprised if the next time you see my art studio you will see nothing but desk, because all of it will be on the floor to re-organize, throw out, donate, or thrown back on my desk!!
Oh Awful isn't it?
If you want to participate in Julia Dunnit's What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday just hop on over to her blog at: http://www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com

Well, thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! I hope that you will stop by again and I hope to have a few more projects to share with you.
Hugs!

Altered Hand for Weare138 who's participating
in the atcsforall.com PIF Altered Hand. This hand
will be heading for Scotland today.

A few unfinished 4x4 and 8x10 altered Cavas'.

Three packages that need to be sent out this afternoon.
(Notice I haven't finished my Zombie Hand from last week?)

Here are 19 altered 4X4 chunkies that are just calling my
name to draw on them and then be put up for trade. They will
be going with me to Artzona tomorrow.

Here are two finished 4X4's that are drying. I was just trying
out different mediums to use on them. Both pictures are
hand drawn with Marker and ink and then used different
mediums on them. The Bird has Clear gesso on it, so it
has a roughness to it so I can add more artwork to it.
The mermaid has been finished with Modge Podge and then
gel medium matte on it. I don't know if I will keep the matte
on it and may upgrade to a heavy gel medium to protect
the mermaid after I add a cute little seahorse to the side of her.

WOYWW~ A bit late

I am sooo late in posting my WOYWW for Wednesday January 11, 2012, but I made a goal for this year to post each and every Wednesday so I can participate in Julia Dunnit's What's On Your WorkDesk Wednesday that she has been graciously hosting for a few years now.

This past week, I have not used my desk much as I have been cozy and comfy creating on my mounds of bed pillows. What? Did I just type that right? Yep, I did. This past week, I have spent creating in the bedroom while watching old movies. I am preparing for an AFA Art Gathering in Arizona next week and have been spending hours upon hours  drawing, coloring, creating ATC cards and 4x4 chunkies to trade with the other participating artists. Not to mention, that I am behind on a 4x6 postcard personal trade request for a creepy doll. A personal request 3 card ATC trade, along with an Altered Hand that should be sent out today, oh wait, yesterday? Since I am pretending today is my Wednesday, Janaury 11, 2012.

Lately, my mind can't come up with cute, adorable writing paragraphs and it sounds so BLAH, BLAH, BLAH to me, I think I will stop talking and show you my desk for the week (including my office bed).
Remember, if you want to participate in Julia's WOYWW, just hop on over to her blog at: http://www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com

An Altered Zombie Hand for a PIF over at ATCsforAll.com
And, NO, I did not drink the contents of the empty bottles of Jack Daniels nor Smirnoff Vodka.
I snagged them to create an altered project with them.

Here are a bunch of chunky 4x4's to start working on for my trip to Arizona.

Just a few ATCs that I have created for trade. I just have some
finishing touches on some of them and then to start numbering them all.

Just some more completed ATCs waiting to be traded.

Here are 3 bird ATC cards that I just started this morning and
need to get back to, to finish up and also number for trade.

My final ATC to finish up with detail. He has been drawn with ink
and colored in with Markers. He is drawn on a piece of illustration
board that I found to be to cardboardy posterboard with massive bleeding tendencies.
I wish I could remember the name of it so I can warn you NOT to purchase it.
If I can locate it, I'll post it with MY review of the product. I was highly
disappointed but managed to illustrate some of the ATCs I used from it
and muddled to look decent.

An altered Hand made of cardstock and covered both sides with
Scrapbook cardstock (so I can decide which side I want to use
to create and alter).

Finally, Started on my "Creepy doll" 4x6 postcard trade with Mike
over at ATCsforall.com. I think this will be a composite of Ink, pencil,
marker and pencil on 110lb. white cardstock.

I will definately post pictures of all completed projects. Thank you so much for stopping by

and visiting with me. I hope that somewhere out there in cyberspace and my 33 wonderful followers that I can inspire or give you that one spark of creativity to enable your capabilities to expand and grow. 

 Please feel free to post a comment or two. Or, if you have a question, I'd love to hear from you.

I hope that you will stop by again soon.

Hugs!

DW



WOYWW~ January 4, 2012

The beginning of a New Year. The close of another Year. The first What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday for 2012. You can join Julia's WOYWW over on her blog at: http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com

I'm sure that the holidays had many of you busy juggling between family, friends, work, and creating art. Our home seemed to be just that! I was able to meet my birth-daughter over the holidays as she came to spend Christmas with me and her three younger brothers. It was if she had grown up with the boys. They (and I) were very amazed at the similarities of personalities, looks, likes, dislikes, and etc. between the four of them. I was amazed at the opportunity I had to meet this young woman whom I said goodbye too over 24 years ago when I was a teenager.

Besides the reunion and the normal hussle and bussle of the holidays, we celebrated a surprise wedding of my oldest son to his beautiful, adorable girlfriend suggested by the Brides parents! Yes, the Brides parents. So, with just a day and a half of running through-out the streets of Vegas to cover all the preparations ranging from wedding dress to tuxedo to flowers, shoes, and venue, we were able to celebrate their union as husband and wife Vegas Style. Unfortunately, the only things missing were the Brides parents, but they will be hosting a reception later on for the new couple.

With the start of 2012, I wanted to express that I am very thankful for a wonderful husband and my children. Without them, I don't think my life would feel complete. I may not be able to help out as much as I would like, I value the time that I have to have great relationships with all of them. My husband is my best friend. I cherish our time. I enjoy our time. He just twitterpaits me!

Amongst the Holidays, I was able to get a few days of relaxation in and work on some ATCs for trade over at www.atcsforall.com with other artists and I was even able to sign up for a few ATC Swaps that are actively happening this month.

I'll share some of my artwork in just a bit, but I just wanted to thank you all for stopping by. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for your interest in what I do. I appreciate that YOU would stop by little ole' me to see what I am up too. I'm just one individual out of millions who enjoys art and creating, who loves to share with you. I know I'll never be famous. I'll never get my ten minutes of fame, but I hope that my art inspires you. I hope that just a little spark of my talent ignites the flame inside you and let's your creative muse take over.

Thank you again for stopping by. I'll see you soon!

"Different Hearts Still Love"
Hostess ATC Card for Eraserqueen
Sacred Heart ATC Swap
www.atcsforall.com

Sacred Heart ATC Swap

Sacred Heart ATC Swap

Sarah Bishop Style ATCs
for "Big Is Beautiful" AFA Swap
at www.atcsforall.com

"Irish Eyes" Watercolor/Ink
4"x6" personal trade

Altered KeyPIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Altered KeyPIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Altered KeyPIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Altered Key
PIF "Bail Me Outta Jail"
over at www.atcsforall.com

Sarah Bishop Style Steampunked Girls
4"x6" Bristol
Personal Trade
www.atcsforall.com

WOYWW~ November 9, 2011

Oh the Holidays are approaching too quickly and I'm just not ready for it. Can we slow the days down so that I can accomplish one project at a time? My list of things to do just keeps getting longer and longer and the more I can cross off, another gets added.

Don't forget to check out Julia's blog at: http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com to see her organization this week and to catch a sneek peek at some of the other followers desk for this week. 

Here is my desk this week and am hoping to get it cleared off (if possible) by the weekend. Just please make the days go by slower so I can get it all done.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantabulous rest of the week!
Hugs!

A few projects here and there!

Hi guys! I can't beleive that I haven't posted in just over 2 months. I am so sorry. Dealing with some health issues for the past year and one of them is the pain in my hands, and fingers. It is very painful to text, type, draw, paint, but hopefully, with the Doctors help I can start managing the stingy pain and get back to normal.
I just wanted to share with you just a few projects that I have worked on the past two months. I'm having fun using my creative side and working on compiling my thoughts into actual projects. Just that dang health medication affects ya and gives you those days of not being able to do anything. Not even remember the slightest words you are looking for in completing a sentance. I do hope that you will stick around. I appreciate those of you who are loyal to my blog and I do hope that I can give you some inspiration. Take Care! Hugs!