SUNDAY POSTCARD ART

SUNDAY POSTCARD ART

Theme Phrenology, ah yes.  Science of the special functions of the several parts of the brain or the supposed connection between the faculties of the mind and organs of the brain.  

I used 20 years of nursing and the humor that comes with it, to create this um, postcard.

"Dudes"

Just for the fun of it.

Remeber you are a force of nature.

Peace!

Elaine

TAG TUESDAY # 36 TIME

TAG TUESDAY AT KARD KRAZY 

Theme is time.  I'll keep this short and fresh.
It's 5 degrees outside. I know many live this way.
But you can't take the girl out of Texas
and expect her to stay warm in Connecticut.

"Spring Time.  Where Are You?

That's what I'm thinking today!

Thanks for visiting my igloo blog. 

I praise my dearest friend Laurie, for loving the cold weather.
And she accepts me for the beach bum that I am.

Remember you are important.

Peace to you.

Elaine

A TRUE FRIEND - BOOKWORMS

A TRUE FRIEND- A wonderful pet challenge blog. 

"The Day"

A priceless memory, 1994, adopting my puppy, Sedona Ann.

I fell in love with her at the feed store.  My stepmother, Kat, was with me. She fell in love with her also.

We left, went and told my dad. 

We all drove back and they bought her for me.

Grand total?  $25.00

What do I remember that day?

I fell in love.

Sedona played and fell asleep on my dad's lap.

I kept thinking...this is my puppy over and over.

She was such a wonderful dog.

She crossed the bridge to heaven in 2007, at 12.5 years of age.

I still miss her.

Thanks for visiting.

Take time with your animals everyday.

Blessings,

Elaine

LET'S GET SHABBY CHALLENGE

LET'S GET SHABBY CHALLENGE   -Great theme...not just Valentine's Day, but scrap a layout with a note/letter that you received.  Bailey Ann plays in the studio and always makes me the sweetest things.  From necklaces to pictures to love notes.  Here is a Valentine's note she wrote me a few years ago.  I framed it with pictures of her that just take my breath away.  She's grown up so fast and now 12!  And our other daughter Blair, is 25!  Oh I need to scrap faster to get caught up with the years.




Up close of the Valentine's letter to me.  I love the imagination and simplicity of it all.  Most of all, I love that she rolled it up, tied a ribbon around it, and hand delivered it to me, with that smile of hers.  I am blessed to have such wonderful girls.

Thanks for visiting.

Remember, you are delightful.

Blessings,

Elaine

SCRAPPING THE MUSIC

SCRAPPING THE MUSIC

The song this week is "Give Me Your Eyes."

Here is a layout of Bill and his father, Ted.

Ted went to heaven several years ago. 

He spent his life as a Reverend of the Epsicopal Church, serving the Lord.

Two lines that stood out in the song

"...give me your eyes for just one second...to see the way you see the people all along...

Ted's eyes saw so much. Bill, his eyes see also.

Father, son...two wonderful men with blessed eyes.

Thanks for looking.

Remember you are strong.

Blessings,

Elaine

TEXTURE TECHNIQUE TIME

Several people e-mailed me regarding a technique on an ATC.  It's an embossing technique. {Mine is actually distressed embossing.}  You need  an emboss pad, {sold by ink stamp pads} cardstock, stamp/s, distress powder, ink applique.

Touch stamp to emboss pad and stamp to cardstock, repeat process over cardstock {to cover the entire background}

Apply distress powder, I used several colors. Shake it around, then off the cardstock to the paper.  Afterwards, pour the mixture of powder from paper into a container for potpourri powder that you can use later.

Looks like this. Don't touch it!

Use your heat tool and dry it, keep the tool about 6 inches away.  You will see the color and texture change.  Let it cool to touch.  Then gently rub off  release crystals, the ones that come off, and there will be a distressed look.  {I used distress powder for this project.}

I wanted a background color, so I took an applique, inked it in distress ink, and applied gently to areas.  On this project, I applied several ink colors. 

You did it!  And off you go to create with your handmade background.

I hope this explains the process you e-mailed me about. There are many styles, with different powders/crystals. You can even use black paper and emboss with white powder for a fun look.  Be a kid, play around with your supplies and create.

Thanks for looking.

Remember you are talented.

Blessings,

Elaine

BLOG CANDY WINNER

Congratulations to Yvonne on winning the blog candy give away.  I'd like to thank everyone for visiting Divita Knies Art blog.  I enjoyed reading your comments and meeting you. 

Yvonne, I will email you.

Again, thank you for playing. 
Remember you are loved.
Elaine

STEFF'S STUFF ATC - TIME

STEFF'S STUFF ATC CHALLENGE

TIME is the theme.  Here's mine.  I embossed and used a potpourri of distress powder.  Heat dried, then applied a few colors of distress ink over it.  Then the labels.

Thanks for looking.

Tomorrow is the big day for the random drawing of my blog candy giveaway.  If you have not already signed up, please do so and quickly! 

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Remember you are spirited.

Blessings,

Elaine

SCRAPPING SISTERS CJ

There's a great group of gals I met online at the Memory Maker Magazine Board.  The magazine shut down, but on and off a group has remained in contact.  We now scrap and blog!  And even better, working on another Scrapping Sister Circle Journal.  Lisa is hosting this one.  (See all the Scrapping Sisters on the side bar.)  We pick themes and mine is four things you would hang on your house sign.   Well these gals were questioning what that meant.   Defined for you sisters;  write/scrap four that's 4 things you would want people to know when they enter your home. Here's mine, if that helps?  Oh and, my layout to match this is coming...the wonderful expensive printer is printing interesting color hues on the photos. 

Scrap Shack

Full of

God's love

food

dogs

& clean toilets

(didn't need to go into details about the two labs since most of the scrapping sisters know of my lovable crazy adorable misbehaving neurotic jumping licking cardboard tearing big eyed chocolate and black labs!)

and clean toilets...that's my motto, I will always have clean toilets in my house...

food...Italian (me) and whatever really is my husband's genetic makeup, we'll feed you right, and if you don't like it, head over to Paula's blog...she'll top it off with her cooking

and the good Lord blesses us through it all

Rules...ok, little daughter read this and said "Rules, about brothers?"  Then clicked.  So if you read it like that, try again.  Never ever give up on me and my way of, um...speech!  Texan bred born and raised!

Real rules.  Create, enjoy and complete it on time!

And finally, make a tag, like a hotel do not disturb sign.  Put your picture in the circle. Mine is not in there, see above regarding printer wants to strike out on it's own as a graphic artist.  Oh brother!

Ladies, if you have any questions, you know how to reach me.  I'll get that layout up as soon as my give my printer an attitude adjustment.

Lisa, thanks for hosting.  Welcome aboard Emma and Jess!  Glad to have you scrap around with us.  Don't steal  borrow all of Lisa's supplies.  Take them a few at a time!

Ladies, you are all treasures.  I look forward to viewing your layouts on your blogs.

Blessings.

Elaine

p.s. sorry sisters, just noticed my pictures are a bit dark...

SUNDAY POSTCARD CHALLENGE - TIME

SUNDAY POSTCARD CHALLENGE

Theme is time.  I pulled out cardboard, a few stamps and my water colors.  {My husband dared me not to use a watch or clock on this challenge!}   Afterwards, I applied some liquid acrylics to the eyes.  Quote:

In those times I can't seem to find God,

I rest in the assurance He knows how to find me.

-Neva Coyle

Don't forget to sign up for my free blog candy give away.  Drawing date is Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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Remember you are like no other.
Blessings,
Elaine

GOTHIC ARCH CHALLENGE- WEDDING

Gothic Arches Challenge  theme today is weddings.  Here is a fabric arch of my parents cutting the wedding cake on the infamous wedding day.  Join with me in saying goodbye to my sewing machine.  It is now in the altered pile!  Thanks for looking.

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RANDOM DRAWING TUESDAY jANURAY 26, 2009

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Remember, you are worthy.
Blessings,
Elaine

SCRAPPING THE MUSIC - "THE LITTLEST BIRDS"

Scrapping The Music

has another great tune by The Be Good Tanyas to scrap

Here is my husband, walking around this fabulous area near Mystic, CT.  We love to go there, it's just a tiny, but spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean.   Restores my soul instantly.

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Remember you are creative.
Blessings,
Elaine

TAG TUESDAY #35- TAG DOLL

TAG TUESDAY

THEME: Tag Doll!  And I quote Louise, "...your doll can be anything you'd like it to be...cutsie, romantic, whimsical." 

Mine is a mix of Mark Chagall and Tim Burton (according to my daughter.)

"Fashion Trends"

Brought to you by a whimsical Wednesday mood.

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Thanks for visiting. Hope you have a fabulous Wednesday! 

Remember you are unique.

Elaine

THINK MONDAY THINK ATC- BUTTONS

THINK MONDAY THINK ATC  challenge is a button.  I know when the girls were young, I heard and admittedly stated some child was cute as a button.  And, I confess when emergency button attachment hits, this seamstress, who can sew, makes a mess.  Combining these two button images in my ATC makes perfect sense to me.

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Thanks for visiting.  Peaceful blessings to you.

Elaine

TEXTURE TECHNIQUE TIME

Want to create some fun texture?  This time, I am using Delta Texture Magic, cashmere color.  You need a tool to spread it.  Also, Glimmer Mist- Cocoa, Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic-Waterfall Green.

Apply texture to tool, and spread thin layers to desired texture.  I used thin "icing" strokes.  Clean tool off afterwards, the texture dries quickly.  Note, the thicker you apply, longer it takes to dry

Here is what it looks like after application

I sprayed Glimmer Mist all over it

Apply liquid acrylic, with tool, toothbrush, paintbrush, etc...

I used a heat gun, about 6 inches away to dry.  You can also let it sit dry. I also turn the paper over and dry the back side, helps the process along!  Remember if you apply a lot of texture, it will take longer to dry. Here is how it looks dry.

And now create your masterpiece.

Here's  mine.  "I Need a Hug"

Thanks for visiting Texture Technique Time.  I have more tutorials to come, including modeling paste texture, batik and the list is growing...

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Thanks for visiting. Have a glorious day.

Elaine

***BLOG CANDY GIVE AWAY***

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AS OF JANUARY 26, 2010

That's right friends.  It's time to say THANK YOU for visiting my blog and leaving such wonderful comments. 

YOU have a chance to win this load of goodies.  All you need to do is leave a comment on this post with your name and sign up as a friend under follow. I'll draw via Random.org Tuesday, January 26, 2010, EST. 

Hit the elevator, scroll down to view this pack of toys. Please share this with your friends.  And remember, you only need to enter once.

I'll  remind you on future blogs, because it's so exciting to give away and it's so exciting to win.  I can't wait!!!  I love to give presents.  And yes, if you live outside the USA and win, I will ship directly to you.  Come play and win the give away!

Again, thank you for visiting Divita Knies Art.  I greatly appreciate your time and comments.

Sign up, pass this on to your friends and check back...if I get enough hits, I, well, um, bought a few extras at the store.  I couldn't resist!  And more goodies are waiting for a home, if enough people come play!

Blessings to all.
Elaine

STEFF'S STUFF ATC Challenge is numbers. Here's my take, "Time for Love."  I pulled out Delta Texture magic, swirled it around on cardboard, sprayed Glimmer Mist, then drops of liquid acrylic and turned the heat tool on.  Sewed some hemp around it, added a charm, and voila, I have an ATC card for my dear gal pal, Laurie and her hubby. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a blessed day.
Elaine

SUNDAY POSTCARD CHALLENGE - EYES

Another Sunday Postcard Challenge .  "Eye Spy."  Yes, stare too long and you might get paranoid!   I enjoyed using batik on this piece.  My aim with the challenges this year is to utilize different media and techniques that I love.  It's exciting and starts my creativity flowing.

Thanks for spying looking at my piece.

Peace to everyone.

Elaine

GOTHIC ARCH CHALLENGE -SHABBY CHIC

GOTHIC ARCH CHALLENGE SUNDAY theme this week is Shabby Chic. One of my favorites. I named this project, "Out of the Goth." Why? It's late Sunday night, and I inked, stamped the picture, paper, distressed, found flowers, lace and then... pulled out this old photo frame and placed my unfinished piece in there. From then I continued working and realized, uh oh, I'm out of the Gothic arch. Such are the creations of a tired artist.

This is a picture of my mother in law, a few years ago = ) She's not only a beautiful child in the picture but a beautiful lady.

Thanks for looking. Keep Haiti in your prayers.

Elaine

SCRAP THAT POETRY-ROBERT FROST

Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening, by Robert Frost. That's the poem to scrap this week at SCRAP THAT POETRY . Mine is called "Book Report', because my daughter geared up to go in our back yard and explore the fox and her pups. No snow that day but read the last verse of the poem:

The woods are lovely, dark and deep

But I have promises to keep

And miles to go before I sleep

And miles to go before I sleep

Light bulbs went off the minute I read that verse. My daughter is wearing her robe, deep in our backyard woods. We homeschool, and her book report really was about foxes, thus my warp sense of humor. We never saw the fox after that day.

Here's the close up of the book report.

Please check back in a few days, I am posting a blog candy give away, for all who make a comment and follow my blog. It's $100 worth of scrapping goodies. I had a great time shopping at a lss for some wonderful goodies. I bought extras, so if enough people play on the blog candy give away, I'll do random drawing for two people. I'd love for you to follow, just click on the follow on the side bar. Check back, the blog candy is coming soon.
Thanks for looking.
Elaine
click over pictures for close up

VINTAGE POSTCARD FREEBIES

In celebration of my father's birthday, I uploaded some vintage birthday postcards postmarked from 1901-1904. Mail cards were popular during the Golden Age and cost one cent to post. The United States Postal Service issued the first postcard on May 13, 1897. This Golden Age boom of the postcard lasted until about 1920 when the telephone took off. I love reading the backs of postcards. One I read, the lady told her brother he could bring his cow to her house next time he visited. Love reading the real lifestyle of the era!

I thank the good Lord for blessing me with such a wonderful father, who has always been there for me. I love you Dad. Happy Birthday.

Love,

Elaine

click the card to get a larger image

COLOR SELECTIONS

I don't work at Lowe's. I am however a frequent visitor to the store, maybe to frequent. (Fixer upper house.) I am proud to say that I took paint chip samples from the day I saw them (years and I mean years ago.) In fact, my husband accepts the fact that when he ventures to Lowe's, he makes a stop at the paint chip section. I'm afraid the red light might go off if I enter to many times and security comes running after me with the paint stir sticks. Which I've taken quite of few of, also! Talk about altered art ideas.

On to the post. My free Lowe's Creative Ideas came in today. Look at the colors on the cover. My pulse increases, rapid breathing occurs until...
I reach this page. I am in color heaven. Wow, what a page of beauties. No matter if you used these mixes before they refresh you, energize you to venture forth in your color journey.

I just had to share this with all the paint chip and material swatch addicts in the world. Yes, material swatches...

Have fun with your colors.

Elaine

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY--SEASIDE POSTCARD

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY CHALLENGE was something new. I pulled out my gouache paints dreaming of painting a seaside collage piece and ended up with something else. Welcome to art. But I did play with the paints, without water, on the cardboard. I usually choose other paints or gesso with my mixed media, so it was fun to use gouache.

I enjoyed creating the beach scene, since it's 20 degrees outside. I know, that's warm to some of you! Joy to all.

Elaine

TAG TUESDAY-BIRTHDAY

It's a big birthday for Louise, at Kard Krazy Tag Tuesday . The theme, birthdays of course! Happy Birthday Louise. I used a Happy Birthday song sheet and Graphic 45 paper for this tag, plus a few flowers.


Speaking of birthdays, I am off to make a birthday card for my dad. Birthday blessings to all.
Elaine

STEFF'S STUFF ATC- BINGO

Over at Steff's Stuff is a fun ATC challenge using jewels. Here's my take on it. BINGO. Did you know I actually won $20 playing Bingo. I kept tugging at my husband's sleeve, asking in a shaky whisper, "Is this Bingo?" and he's yelling, "Yes, call out Bingo." And I kept pulling on his sleeve, in disbelief. I finally called out Bingo. It was so much fun.

Wishing you a blessed day full of Bingo's!

Elaine

SCRAPPING TO THE MUSIC- SAY HEY

SCRAPPING THE MUSIC them song is Say Hey by Michael Franti . It's a fun challenge and listening to this song really energizes you.

Here's my piece. Us at the sugar white beaches of Florida. Bill is such a trooper. He is not a fan of the heat, but hits the beaches with me and the girls. Good news for him, in Connecticut, the beaches, not to mention the Atlantic ocean are a bitty chilly! The words I picked from the song are "My mama told me don't lose you 'cause the best luck I had was you."

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Elaine

TMTA- WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

TMTA=THINK MONDAY THINK ATC theme is newspapers. I made a wedding announcement ATC. Thanks for looking.

Peace,

Elaine

WHERE MESSY WOMAN CREATES

Jo Packham's magazine, Where Women Create is a great magazine. I love to study every detail, sighing longingly at the beauty of the creative studios. My husband built me a wonderful studio, homeschooling/office and painting station for him. I've taken over 70% of the room. We will not talk about the barn or garage that contains items that I can't fit in the room. If Jo ever decides to publish one issue on "stuff it where you can room", I hope she calls me. I promise to sweep the floors. My fingers are crossed.

I'm showing these photos because I bragged about cleaning up and look what happened in a matter of days. And this is a good day. The left side was my daughters homeschool station, now it's mine {insert evil laugh.} Everything from the ceiling down is supplies, organized. No my fingers are not crossed.

The green and clear containers, ahum...I throw items that I don't use or use partial (that's why they call it scraps right?) in them. I pay my daughter to put them back in the organized areas. She gets an extra horse back riding lesson for the week. Funny now that I think of it, she keeps telling me to do more art...

And it continues... The rest of the room is for my loving husband and girls to use. (And two large goofy labs.) It is fun for all of us to be in the room, creating, laughing, good old fashion family time. I truly am blessed to have a husband support my art in all ways. And two girls that love to create as well. Hope you enjoyed the tour, I'm off to make a mess, get my hands inked up and be happy as a clam at high tide.

Elaine