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    Completed collage cards

    I put some finishing touches on about half of the mini collages I’ve made over the last couple of days. They are addictive to make.

    20140426_4636The rest I think should go on colored card stock and I didn’t have any of that cut, folded and ready to go.  Plus I’ll likely match each collage to particular paper before cutting.

    These are my favorites from this batch of cards.20140426_4647 20140426_4648 20140426_4659 20140426_4649 20140426_4661The flowers just seem to dress them up in a perfect way.

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    Productive Wednesday

    I had so much fun making the first journal spread yesterday, I went back for another.WednesdayOnce again I worked in my white journal.  Boy, I just realized that I have 4 journals going at once. And I have an idea for yet another. I should probably wait on that idea at least until I fill one of the currents to capacity.Wednesday textureTissue paper was used as a start for this page as well. It had been crumpled over and over again. Lots of tiny little creases. It started out very purple…or maybe violet. The color was a little too “in your face” for my taste. I used a couple of mists around the edges to tone it down to a dull roar.. The aqua washi tape begged me to use it with the new deeper shade of purple. The black and white just helped everything else pop on the page. I have this thing about circles…I use them all the time. They just make me happy I guess.

    So last evening I still hadn’t had enough creativity for the day. My sewing machine was still calling me.  I grabbed bits and pieces of fabric, paper, fiber and trims to sew together for collage cards. I didn’t give it much thought…just went for it.collage card marathon I made 21 mini collages that will eventually become greeting cards. Some will be left blank…others will have sentiments…some collages may not make the cut. Who cares…it was all scraps and bits laying around.

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    T Tuesday: Arch edition

    snowyIt’s another snowy day in the neighborhood.The white stuff messed up my plans for the day. I had a list of places to go today including on finally making it to knitting this morning but instead I have a date with the snowblower.

    Halle put the kettle onI’ve got a kettle heating so I can make a large thermo mug full of tea to drink outside.

    be the light archOn the bright side, I do have some art to share.   I was inspired by a Yogi tea bag and Patty’s word of the year to make this piece.

    be the lightThe Gothic arch shape was a leftover from a previous swap. I think I only have one arch left…I’ll have to save that one for a template.

    Since the snow is still falling…I’ll be visiting my T Tuesday friends before tackling the driveway.

    What are you doing today?