Saturday, April 21, 2012
Flower Power!
What girl doesn't like flowers? If I gave a number, I'd bet there were only a few that really didn't care much about them. But me? I love flowers. Real ones. Faux ones. Fabric ones. Plastic ones. All kinds.
My mom loved plants and flowers and it rubbed off on me. I'm always trying my hand at creating them from all types of materials. It's like everything else that's crafty....it's challenging and fun. Try it some time. See what you come up with. I have to admit though...some of my mistakes, turn out to be my favorite projects!
RDJE is in high inspiration gear!!
That's right folks...
http://jacksonsdigitalexpressions.blogspot.com/ has us on the ball! Keeping us busy already....with a sketch challenge this week. I love, love, love sketch challenges. Especially those that I can 'make my own.'
This is the sketch: http://jacksonsdigitalexpressions.blogspot.com/
And this is my entry:
What do ya think?
Card base: DCWV
Flowers: I am Roses
Embossing folder: D'vine Swirls
Robert Jackson Digital image
PP: DCWV
Die cuts: Spellbinders - Scalloped Octagons
I'm so proud to be able to participate in something so great. I'm looking forward to more fun from the design team and them keeping me on my toes!
Have I said thank you to you wonderful people yet? No? Well, here it goes...
Hugs+Kisses
Muuuuuuuwah!!!!!!!!!
There's a new blog in town!
http://jacksonsdigitalexpressions.blogspot.com/ . Yup, it's new. And it's absolutely fabulous! The design team is in high gear and they are keeping us busy.
The first thing to get us into the mix was to do a blog hop. This is the entry that I did using one of Robert's fantastic images.
The image was colored using Copic and Bic markers, patterned paper is from the DCWV Rock Star mat stack, and GeorgiaPacific cardstock.
So, take a moment to stop on over at the new site. You won't be sorry!
Ta-ta for now,
Renee
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Thursday, December 8, 2011
OoohLala!!!
That's right fellow crafters....It's here!!!!!! Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas! We wait, and wait and wait....and it's finally here....sigh...our craft year couldn't be better. Filled with different techniques, challenges, beauty, inspiration...shall I go on?? Nope, I won't....Stop by and join in on the fun. Or just take a look and admire from afar. You won't regret. http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/ He's DA MAN!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Been awhile...
Hello friends
I know, I know...it's been awhile. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things...slowly, but surely. Ok, I'm not the best blogger in the world...and still am getting used to moving around and finding my way in how it's all put together....I've got a long way to go (compared to some of the most beautiful blogs...hey, put it this way - to me, THEY ARE ONLINE MAGAZINES as far as I'm concerned! and there's plenty for me to learn) But eventually, I'll get it the way that I want it. So far, I think I'm on the right track.
Ok...now....On to another subject....
To some of you this may not be the place for this, and to others you know exactly where I'm coming from. My blog is not just to showcase a few cards or scrapbook layouts or pictures...It's a place for me to get my thoughts, ideas and feelings written down....say what I have to say....add a period, question mark, or explanation point and call it a day. And this is one of those times...when I need to get it out.
So here it goes....
As some of you know, I lost my brother in late August. He was my "baby"brother....even though he was two years older than me. He went home to be with the Lord on August 31st of this year. He was sick for several years. And battled with his illness the best that he could. He was one of those people that said that he never wanted children of his own....so he made it his business to take care of other people's children. He was a Christian, A Brother; to six brothers and sisters, an Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews, A Cousin to many, A God-father to four boys and girls, A Best Friend to a special man. HE was a very, very special man himself. He took care of everybody. If he had it, you had it. You didn't have to ask. Somehow, he always knew when you needed something. He was amazing.
On his good days he would say "I just want to make it to 50." Last year, he gave himself a huge birthday...family and friends, neighbors, former co-workers all were there to help him celebrate. It was a good time; us all being together, happy and optimistic. This year, he wanted it to be quiet. We kept it that way, because that's what he wanted. My daughter and I spent several hours with him while he opened presents and just talked. He was happy.
We were close. As it is in most large families...We were in pairs...two by two that were closest. It's only been a few months and I miss him greatly already. It's still raw for me. I have my good days and my bad days. Yesterday was a bad day and he kept popping into my head...but not in a good way. His last few hours kept invading my mind and I couldn't keep it together. His brothers and sisters; including me, thought we were prepared for him to leave us....but I know now....you're never prepared. I can't say for certain that's the way that my brothers and sisters feel...but if I had to hazard a guess, I'd bet money on being 98% correct.
Some day, when I have the strength, I will chronicle my brother's life. The way he was. The man that he was. The things he liked to do. Things that he enjoyed so very much; like interior decorating, and plants, and nice clothes. The words that meant something to him. The things that he always, always said. The things that made him laugh and cry. As much as I can remember. He taught me some things. He was a protector for me. He was a cheerleader. He believed in me. He believed and enjoyed my craftiness. He was one of my best friends. He was a confidant. He was a partner in crime. He was my shoulder to cry on. He was my plant shopping buddy. He was my baker. He was my go to guy. I am proud of him and all that he was. I will pay tribute to him and all that he meant to us, to me. I'll never let anyone forget him. I won't. He'll always be imprinted on my life, in my mind, in my heart. I believe that someday, we'll be together. And that thought does make it better. He was with me for a season. It didn't turn out to be a lifetime for me. He was here for a specific purpose and when he fulfilled it, he was taken home. I know that God doesn't make mistakes.
He so wanted to be here for my first grandbaby's birth. Sometimes I think that he was more excited than me! And I believe that he tried to hold on. But he was tired and in pain. My grandson was born two days after his death. My emotions were all over the place the first week after. I sorta felt like I didn't know if I should be sad or happy. And I struggled.
Every time my grandson is so alert and watching something that we can't see, and he's smiling or laughing; I believe that it's my brother. I believe what I believe. He's watching him. Protecting him. Playing with him. And giving him and us a message: "I'm here."
It warms me, and holds me, and comforts me. And I remember to smile.
I know, I know...it's been awhile. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things...slowly, but surely. Ok, I'm not the best blogger in the world...and still am getting used to moving around and finding my way in how it's all put together....I've got a long way to go (compared to some of the most beautiful blogs...hey, put it this way - to me, THEY ARE ONLINE MAGAZINES as far as I'm concerned! and there's plenty for me to learn) But eventually, I'll get it the way that I want it. So far, I think I'm on the right track.
Ok...now....On to another subject....
To some of you this may not be the place for this, and to others you know exactly where I'm coming from. My blog is not just to showcase a few cards or scrapbook layouts or pictures...It's a place for me to get my thoughts, ideas and feelings written down....say what I have to say....add a period, question mark, or explanation point and call it a day. And this is one of those times...when I need to get it out.
So here it goes....
As some of you know, I lost my brother in late August. He was my "baby"brother....even though he was two years older than me. He went home to be with the Lord on August 31st of this year. He was sick for several years. And battled with his illness the best that he could. He was one of those people that said that he never wanted children of his own....so he made it his business to take care of other people's children. He was a Christian, A Brother; to six brothers and sisters, an Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews, A Cousin to many, A God-father to four boys and girls, A Best Friend to a special man. HE was a very, very special man himself. He took care of everybody. If he had it, you had it. You didn't have to ask. Somehow, he always knew when you needed something. He was amazing.
On his good days he would say "I just want to make it to 50." Last year, he gave himself a huge birthday...family and friends, neighbors, former co-workers all were there to help him celebrate. It was a good time; us all being together, happy and optimistic. This year, he wanted it to be quiet. We kept it that way, because that's what he wanted. My daughter and I spent several hours with him while he opened presents and just talked. He was happy.
We were close. As it is in most large families...We were in pairs...two by two that were closest. It's only been a few months and I miss him greatly already. It's still raw for me. I have my good days and my bad days. Yesterday was a bad day and he kept popping into my head...but not in a good way. His last few hours kept invading my mind and I couldn't keep it together. His brothers and sisters; including me, thought we were prepared for him to leave us....but I know now....you're never prepared. I can't say for certain that's the way that my brothers and sisters feel...but if I had to hazard a guess, I'd bet money on being 98% correct.
Some day, when I have the strength, I will chronicle my brother's life. The way he was. The man that he was. The things he liked to do. Things that he enjoyed so very much; like interior decorating, and plants, and nice clothes. The words that meant something to him. The things that he always, always said. The things that made him laugh and cry. As much as I can remember. He taught me some things. He was a protector for me. He was a cheerleader. He believed in me. He believed and enjoyed my craftiness. He was one of my best friends. He was a confidant. He was a partner in crime. He was my shoulder to cry on. He was my plant shopping buddy. He was my baker. He was my go to guy. I am proud of him and all that he was. I will pay tribute to him and all that he meant to us, to me. I'll never let anyone forget him. I won't. He'll always be imprinted on my life, in my mind, in my heart. I believe that someday, we'll be together. And that thought does make it better. He was with me for a season. It didn't turn out to be a lifetime for me. He was here for a specific purpose and when he fulfilled it, he was taken home. I know that God doesn't make mistakes.
He so wanted to be here for my first grandbaby's birth. Sometimes I think that he was more excited than me! And I believe that he tried to hold on. But he was tired and in pain. My grandson was born two days after his death. My emotions were all over the place the first week after. I sorta felt like I didn't know if I should be sad or happy. And I struggled.
Every time my grandson is so alert and watching something that we can't see, and he's smiling or laughing; I believe that it's my brother. I believe what I believe. He's watching him. Protecting him. Playing with him. And giving him and us a message: "I'm here."
It warms me, and holds me, and comforts me. And I remember to smile.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I made Top Three!
Hey y'all....I did a challenge over at Tellens Place Designs recently....and lucky me...I made top three in the challenge! It was a fun image. Much love to the my fellow SOCer for issuing it. I look forward to more challenges using the wonderful drawings.
Hugs+Kisses
Friday, July 15, 2011
"Anything Goes Challenge"
Hi all:
There's a challenge going on over at http://tellensplacedesigns.blogspot.com/
I've been extremely busy all week...didn't get a chance to scrap! Uggghhhh...my life keeps getting in the way of my scrapping! But it's Friday...and nothing was gonna stand in my way! They've even provided a free digital image for you to use. The prize is $15.00 in Tellens Bucks...which can be spent right there! (Hey, I can never have enough images can I???) Which is waaaay COOL! The artist is her son, Markus....so I give big ups to his amazing talent. Thanks Terry for a chance to win some more crafting-scrap-goodies! So, fellow blogsters - drop by her blog, get some inspiration and join in on the challenge.
Bye for now.
Hugs+Kisses
Renee
Sunday, July 10, 2011
My She Art Journey
I've fallen in love with She Art! I want to do them all the time. They're so freeing...giving the artist the chance to just keep going and going and going. Honestly, I have to say that I didn't actually take her class....but after seeing different versions of it I thought "hey, I can do that!" And I did. And I do. The latest one is entitled "She watches over the ways of her household" which is taken from Proverbs. I wanted it to be colorful and bright...cheerful...and busy! I think that I succeeded. Stay tuned for more. I've got some ideas about more She Art and I want to share it with you all. Thanks for looking.
Hugs+Kisses
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Father's Day
Hi there good people! Just wanted to make sure that I did what I said that I would do...I promised myself that I would post something, anything, if only a few words at least once a month. So here goes: To all of the fathers out there; the men who are biological fathers, adoptive father's, uncles that help some mom take care of children, a big brother, anyone who has the Daddy role - Happy Father's Day!!!! May God continue to bless you, and keep you, and provide you strength; give you mercy, hope, and joy that you desire. I hope that the Lord continues to walk with you and make you the best kinda man that you can hope to ever be!
And in honor of all of you dads out there, I've created this card. I used black, white, and kraft cardstock, with a black and white patterned paper. I also used the Martha Stewart crown punch, along with the (I think) Coming up Roses border and corner punch from Fiskars. (Don't you just love the all in one punches??) The sentiment is from a stamp that I - yes, I'll say it, CUT up! It originally said "You are amazing Dad"....but I cut it apart (so now I have two separate phrases!) You are amazing and Dad. It was a quickly made card, but I really like how it turned out. Even though I used a flower punch, it still looks 'masculine.'
Thanks for looking!
Hugs+Kisses
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