What an amazing day??? (Joking)

Good Afternoon Blogger World

I just gotta say, today is starting off so much better than yesterday. Of course, I am also one more day closer to the weekend, so that might have a little something to do with it.

I spent the morning going over Performance reviews. I gotta tell you... BRUTAL.  I now remember why I dread this time of  year. But it has to be done.

For today I created this ATC in my usual style. A digital stamp colored with Copic Markers. This time I used and image from Jade Dragonne who is an artist on Deviant art. If you have not taken a look at her work you simply must. After fussy cutting the image I popped it up with foam dots and used marker to help accent the background paper as well. The bling and embellishments I got from my "unbelievable" stash.

So, what is my goal this year, I think I finally found one. Well, at least 3. The first one is to move back home. I gotta tell you, I really miss Texas. Number 2 is to lose weight. I don't care if it is only 10 pounds but I want to lose weight. And number 3 is to make at least 5 ATC's a week.  I think I can do it.  I can't begin to tell you how much fun I have with these small works of ART and I absolutely love trading them as well.

My kid called me last night. Of course the only time he does that is when he NEEDS money. It's sad to say but that is what my life revolves around. Being his personal Banker. I mean, can he occasionally call just to see how I am doing, if I am alive, etc. Is that too much ask for? I mean I am his ONLY mother. : ) Oh well, one can only dream.

I gotta go, lunch is over and it's time to get down to the grind.

Until Later
SS

Pretty Pink Bow

Hey Blogger World
It is actually about midnight but I wanted to get this post in as I want to link to a challenge before Tuesday is gone.

This ATC was created by me specifically for Wicked Wednesday Challenge. This week they have Ribbons and Bows as the theme. I honestly was thinking that I would do one of my new Kenny K images for this but then I ran across this cutie from Saturated Canary.  I am horrible with image names. But at my age now I know so many of my family and friends that have fought or are currently fighting Breast Cancer. I just wanted to let them know, I support you.

Make sure you check out Krista's Blog. I love her and the fact that she keeps a "SMASH" journal with some of her art actually inspired me to put some of the images I color in mine as well.

I am also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp blog challenge. This week it is "Anything Goes".  However when I went to enter and attempted to scroll down to get to linky, I thought I was going to break my finger. OMG, well over 1000 linked and still counting.  I don't think I have EVER seen one that full.  It's nice to see all the individuals crafting their hearts out. Oh, to make the world a better place, with a little bit of paper and a whole lot of crafty stuff. : )

The next challege being entered is the Dream Valley #51. I have to admit, this was the first time that I actually saw this challenge blog but I know I will be back. I loved looking at all of the linky's on this one.

I colored her with Copics and then fussy cut.  The glitter embellishments are from Michaels Recollection line. I think I got them for 75% off.  Unfortunately I lost my mind in the store so I don't think I "really" SAVED any money. HA-HA

And now I have to share my story. This morning while walking to work, I was verbally accosted on the street. I work and live in Downtown Oklahoma City. In all honesty, since I moved here people have been nothing by nice to me. But I guess this was not the day. I won't go into exactly what he said because I am certain it is offensive but let's just say that he referenced my weight and ethnic background in a less than positive light.

Anyway, I really hope that you all like my ATC and see you next time.

SS

Technically Challenged

So I tell you, I use to think that I was pretty technically savvy. And now I think that I was just wrong. I take pictures of my work with my iPhone because it is convenient. I email them to myself and then save the pics. Well I have 2 websites that I use constantly that for whatever reason keep rotating the image to landscape. So I can't figure it out. I almost said, ok I give up but I know that I love posting my work there and sharing with other people. I will try again tomorrow but as you can tell, today I am a little "challenged".

This ATC is called "Take a long look".  I have used this image before from the The Greeting Farm.  I can't quite remember the name.  I colored her with Copic markers and then embellished with glitter, paper flowers and BLING.  The saying I created with Tim Holtz sticker words. 

I left work a little while ago and really needed to just unwind because everything that I asked to get done today. Did not get done. I am not a happy camper. Maybe my bottle of Corona will help the situation. Only time will tell.

Until Later
SS

One more ATC Post

Hello

Happy Sunday

As you can see I am still enthralled with ATC's. I have been having so much fun creating these cute little works of art. I am definitely an instant gratification person.  So these are right up my alley. And I love to trade them as well. I do most of my trading on Swapbot and ATC's for all.  If you are not familiar with either of these sites and into ATC's I suggest that you take a look.  

I made stuffed bell peppers last night. As any of my friends know it is very difficult for me to cook for one, or even 2. I have been single forever and Daniel has been in college for over 3 years. So, I should have gotten the hang of it by now.  Unfortunately I have not. So I ended up making 8 bell peppers. It is so easy to make them and they are quick, except for the baking time. But I can craft during that time.

The ATC I made has an image from Mayzy Art.  She use to have a shop on Etsy but now she has her own website. I love her little images. She was colored with my Copic markers and I added some silver metallic accents to the headband and umbrella. I originally did this image because I had a circus themed swap to do but decided on another as this one was a little too much to fussy cut for 10 partners. The background is actually embossed with powders from "Sparkle and Sprinkle".  I went to the Scrapbook convention in Grapevine last weekend and spent too much money, again.  (A real surprise, Right???)  They have some great stuff and I love their glitter.  It is actually pretty reasonably priced considering the quality. And what girl doesn't like glitter.  

In any case, I hope you like this little creation. I need to get back to crafting. I am in the process of coloring at least 20 images today. On number 11 now.  I hope I make it.

Until Later,
SS

Hello It's ATC Time

Amazingly this is the first ATC I have created in some time. I miss the crafting and wanted to get back into it.   I actually did this one for a swapbot swap called "6 word memoir".  I love this style ATC.  I remember when I first started I only did collage work. I have now fallen in love with digital stamps and Copic markers.

This image is from Kenny K designs. I colored her in pink in support of breast cancer surviors and those that have fought bravely.

I still struggle with the picture taking. I am still trying to use something other than my iPhone.
This weekend is my "crafting" weekend.  I take 48 hours and forget about life and stress and things that might go exactly as expected.  Sometimes I do a retreat and others I just stay at home and veg out. So far I have made 14 ATC's this weekend.  I am now on my way to my crocheting meetup.
I am also going to link this to ATC's with attitude this time.  It's about my favorite color. I am a girl that enjoys her pinks.
Until Later
Shaunda

Mer Babe

I am trying out my small set of pro markers. I actually like the way they color. But since I am so invested in Copics I can't possibly make a huge investment in these.  Again, I got them by using the 50% discount. So I have roughly 36 of them for less than $1.50 each. Not a bad small first investment.

So here is the image, I honestly can't remember where it is from. I think it is a Mayzy Art. "I should really keep better track of my images". I left my copics for at my other place this weekend so I am trying some different coloring techniques. Hopefully you like this. I am entering it in Wicked Wednesday's ATC challenge as well.  The theme is "The Blues".

P.S. I was wrong. It was from Kenny K. One of my very favorite designers. I love his faces.

Until Later

My fin...

It's been a minute since I have posted. I have been pretty busy with the move. However I have had a minute to create a bit, "stress relief" today. The theme at Wicked Wednesday ATC challenge is "The Blues". I created 3 cards for this challenge. The first one is colored with my new set of PrismaColor Pencils.  I just recently bought a set of 132.  The lady that sponsors that blog colors with these and I love her work. Jo Ann's had a 50% off coupon so I bought some. I have to say, I am pretty bad at coloring with pencils. But I tried something I red on line about using baby oil to blend. It definitely makes it better. I just need to go out and get some blending stumps today. They tell me they are pretty cheap.
In any case, this image is from one of my favorite artists Jade Dragonne. I just love her work. So I am certain you will see much more from her style.  The saying was from me. I decorated it with some flowers I have in my stash bought on sale at Hobby Lobby. They are actually perfect for ATC's. Small, glitter and bling. Roughly 90 pieces per package. I popped up the image.

I am also going to enter this in the ATC's with attitude challenge for this fortnight.  They have the "anything goes" theme.

I hope you like her. I need to get a couple more posts done and then it is off to pack the house. Oh in case I didn't say it, I finally got my air conditioner fixed. I had to pay for it myself but I can't stand my home warranty company so I cancelled them and took the less than stellar cash out.

Until later.