Creating Away---First attempt at a Collage...

I am trading with Jacque....one of her collages....for one of mine. I have never made one before....and I have been wanting to. I had bought a bunch of canvases awhile back So here is the start of mine. I have to wait until Sunday to get get to a scanner and have copies of the pictures made.

It will look a little different. This is an original photo I have of my grandma, so I am going to have to go and make a copy of it. I have a picture of my grandpa playing with a dog, that I thought I might cut out and place in the top corner.

I started by layering tissue paper and decoupaging it, sanding it down. Then added a pearlescent paint and sanding. Then I cut out circles of adhesive, covering them with microbeadsand then I took ink and painted around the circles (outlining in black and deciding to make them into balloons). Then I added little crystals, cut out holes and thread ribbon and rubbed on the saying. Jacque recommended that I add an old fashion grandfather clock to show times gone past. I like that idea. I think I will decoupage that on. (Don't tell my mom...she will be amazed that I am actually taking someone's advice. LOL)

I wasn't thinking too clearly as my background is hard to coverup. Plus, it is going to be hard to part with this collage. I am going to have to make a similar one for myself.

New Penny Black Stamps

I received 2 great Penny Black Stamps in the mail todya...so I decided to try them out before going to the doctor. A lot more fun than studying for my Antropology test...which I better go and do after posting this.

The first one I used water colors (which Sheld said he liked better). I titled it..."Need a Lift"

The second one needs almost no introduction....reminds me of Rocky. "Your Highness"

Busy Night & Morning

Yesterday, Sheld and I went to a Gold Mine....(I will try to post some of the pics later.) We did this for my Geology class....EXTRA Credit. Geology is definitely not my strong point. I am in trouble since Sheldon is getting his degree in Geology.

When we came home...I decided to get busy and clean up my craft space. I found an over the door organizer and it is working great so far. (Less than 24 hours)

But, I have been creating...I made a little card for a friend and 2 sets of ATCs.

Saturday Morning Coin Hunting

This morning Sheldon and I went coin hunting. The idea is to drive to small towns and see if they have any half dollars. So we picked Monroe, Georgia which is SouthWest (I think) of Athens on 78. I was the navigator...never a good thing. So We took off and ended up on Atlanta Hwy and found People's Bank in Statham. They had some coins. Then we drove to Winder and cut down 11 to Monroe. Not one single coin found at any of the four banks in Monroe.

Though, we did get lunch at KFC and visit the local Big Lots. The lady who worked there was the nicest person I have met in the longest time. :)

So it was a nice and pleasant drive....and a few hours away from the house. Monroe has some beautiful old houses to drive around and look at...

Sheldon is excited...we found enough Silver to pay for our trip and lunch...but not our $4.00 shopping spree at Big Lots.

Maybe next week we will drive over to another little town.

Dollar Stamps Galore

I have been finding tons of great $1.00 stamps.....Today, Sheld & I went on a drive and I made him stop at Big Lots to see what they had. I found 1---Cocktails. :) So I created a fun little card and the Time to Party is another $1.00 stamp I had found at Michaels.

I am doing a card swap with someone---for a bunch of $1.00 stamps. So I figured this would be a perfect one for her...

Creative Break

School feels neverending...but I guess that is what I get for taking 4 classes in the summer. :) I decided to take a creative break and make some cards.

One I am sending to my sister, one to Sheldon's Grandma, and the other one...who knows. Then tomorrow it will be back to the grindstone.

Sheldon Feels a bit Left Out....

I think Sheldon feels a bit left out that I haven't added any of his metal detecting finds to the site. He loves going out metal detecting and doesn't understand why I am not into it. If we lived in a different area I might like it more...but going out into 100 degree weather isn't my idea of fun. Nor is 90 degree weather (at night) and a bunch of bugs biting me...

So I thought I would include a few pictures....Right now he is detecting a park that he thought would never have been detected....come to find out there is another guy there right now. Sheldon is doing the land...he is doing the water.

Not So NEW Couch

I have been wanting a sofa....Sheldon was happy with the futon. I told him I would keep looking and find one for a good deal. Well he would have to admit FREE is a great deal. My boss and his wife had just bought some new furniture and were getting rid of their old.

I told him I would take it. My co-worker took my futon and it was a done deal. Though the couch wasn't quite our style....It was a bit southwestern. So I started looking online for slipcovers. Sure-Fit has an outlet store on Ebay. First slipcover I bid on I was outbid. But then...I bid on this one...I wasn't too sure of it...it looked extremely yellow. But it was a bargain and I loved the blue flowers.

Well it works....though it doesn't stay on since our sofa seats are a bit flimsy. But it works for us and the cats of course. Now we are waiting for the chair covers to arrive.

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As you can tell...I am procrastinating. I am working on a poem analyze for American Literature class and am having a hard time. So I thought I would take a 10 or 20 (or 30) minute break. The great analyzer in the house is out metal detecting.

Christmas in August

I signed up for a Christmas Card swap. I thought I would be better about getting my Christmas Cards made or even give away some that I receive. But I already don't know if this is the one or not. Though, who doesn't like House Mouse. I probably would have to change the layout a bit. It might not be noticeable in the picture but I have a total of 6 layers of carddstock---plus the base. YIKES. That can get a bit expensiveI guess I better join a few more swaps.

In an ideal world I would have 50 cards done by November. But like normal, it will probably be closer to rushing 20 out at the last minute. We will see..

Newest Addition to our Family

My brother and sister-in-law finally found out what they were having....ANOTHER BOY!!! Congratulations Dave & Carrie....His name is Leland Mitchell. I am already trying to give him a nickname...LOL. Luckily for me I am the aunt and I can do that.

I made and sent them a card to celebrate the newest edition. I added some flowers because Carrie hasn't been able to have all th frilly girl stuff...YET. They are already planning their next one. If they aren't careful they might end up with 3 boys. Caleb, Leland and....

Sheldon's Birthday

Friday was Sheldon's 36th birthday. I asked him what he wanted to do and he said go out and eat. :) I knew that wasn't true (but he was trying to make me happy).....because he prefers home cooking to restaurants. I guess I spoil him. LOL

So....I bought some cream cheese spread, little baguettes, cheese fries........and then I made steak and veggie kebabs.....they were delicious.

We had anice weekend...though all weekend he kept asking to go out to the movies...but we haven't made it there, yet.

Pet Lover's Swap

This swap turned out FANTASTIC. Everyone who participated created such amazing cards. The orignal premise of this was to give cards from you to your pet....but it turned out to also be from your pet to you....pretty easy. My Goal was to do 50/50 between kitties and dogs and it turned out well.

Thank you to the following swappers for making this great:

• Fgrif


• Donna2257


• Beaglelover


• 40isFun


• Janice W


• Kenzlane


• 2for2


• jennie_hi (hostess)