Stirred Not Shaken

In addition to designing for Gauche Alchemy and Basically Bare, I also participate in swaps over on the Art For the Creative Mind Yahoo group.  This provides me with lots of ideas and a way to not only fulfill my design team commitments, but allows me to send my creations out to others.  As a designer, I get lots of art that just piles up.

So, when the AFTCM Stirred Not Shaken Altered Spoon Swap was announced, I knew it was a great fit for Gauche Alchemy and their Shaken, Not Stirred Mixed Media Kit. 

So, how do you like my altered wooden spoon?  All the elements with the exception of the tiny glass came from Gauche Alchemy.

A little tip:  To get the paper to wrap around the spoon without creasing, cut slits in the paper almost up to the spoon itself, then glue.  I used Decoupage glue to adhere the paper to the spoon and then gave it several coats to strengthen the paper.  Magazine paper is exceedingly thin and tears easy.

Until later…………………

Just a Few of my Recent Projects

Oh, man, it’s MAY!  MAY! Already! ACK!  My son turns 18 (boy do I feel old) and graduates (okay, now I feel older, sigh).  So what have I been up to lately to keep my mind off my aging body?  Well, let me show you………..

ATCs for An Altered Place Alphabet ATC Swap:

 

An ATC for So Artful Challenges:


                                                      Moonlight

An Altered File Folder for Gauche Alchemy

I’ve got several more cool projects that I just can’t share with you yet (RATS!).  I’ve got to wait until they are published on the respective Design Team blog.  But I promise, you will LOVE them!  Haunt the Gauche Alchemy & Basically Bare blogs if you want a sneak peek!

Until later…………………….

Viva Las VegaStamps! DT Tryout!

It’s that time again and I’m giving it my best shot!  It’s the Viva Las VegaStamps! Design Team call and here are my three entries. 

A tag:

                                                            Fancy
Toasting Skeletons stamp from 100 Proof Press, Embellishments & Fabric from Gauche Alchemy

A card:

                                                              Enjoy
Stampers Anonymous Enjoy the Journey stamps, Retro Arrows from Basically Bare

A brooch:

                                                        The Artist
Tarot card stamp from Alpha Stamps, Potato Pearls, Domino

I hope you enjoyed my project entries for the Viva Las VegaStamps! Design Team call.  Now to keep my fingers, toes, knees, and elbows crossed!

Until later………………..