Fish, Bacon and the Beach

I actually ventured out this weekend. I wore my mask and hit the smoothie drive thru with my youngest daughter. We also went to the grocery store and actually went inside. I have been doing the curbside pickup, but just had to get out. First "outing" since March 19th, and I have to say it was very nice and much needed.

I have been crafting away to keep my sanity.

I made this detailed wreath card for last week's SCS Inspiration challenge and to show off the lovely 3 in 1 Ocean Floor image at DRS Designs. THIS was my inspiration. I did an ink/spray/smash pap and stamped the image all over. Fussy cut everything and formed it into a wreath. A few gems and it was done. Ink/spray/smash bg on the base as well.

I made a matching BAJ page with the leftovers and an inked up and water spritzed stencil.

I did a few more beach themed creations as well.

I drew this one and painted with water-colors (Pencils). It is going off to cheer up a lovely lady who loves Mazatlan and is facing some major health issues. The sentiment and shell are SU!

Had the shell images out and did another card and BAJ.

The angel is the REDlead Destiny angel stencil.

I saw a fun image on my youngest daughter's Facebook this week. She loves making current pictures look vintage and she loves Cher. I made her this card to give her sweetie. It was inspired by THIS travel clock from A Cottage in the City.

This morning I was feeling a bit hungry when I made m Sunday Morning Featured Stamper card so it is all about some bacon! I cased THIS card by Chris (fargets on Splitcoaststampers.com). The base is some acrylic paint and water color covered in several layers of heated Glossy Gel Medium. The sentiment is by Funny Bones (Riley &Co).

Hope you are all doing well and staying safe! Thanks for visiting!!!

Hugz,

Nancy

Forest Goodies and Other Projects

Hello Crafty Friends. I just got the Stamperia Forest Paper and Die Cuts in the mail so I had to play with them right away. I have a combo creation - journal page and card. On the journal page I used my 6x6 Dina Wakley Journal and laid a base of gesso. I then used Dina's pastel crayons and some SU! inks and stamps. Also added in some TH Dress Ink in Vintage Photo since I don't know how to make anything without it (seriously). The eagle is a Stamperia Forest die cut and is coated with gesso. Did a bit of stenciling and distressing to finish the page off. I am linking this the the **Art*Journal*Journey* September Texture Theme (last day - can't wait to see what October's Theme will be). The die cut and the little smears add texture to the already very textured page. I love the blue and green together and was inspired to made a quick card for my Son-in-law who cut down some tree limbs for us the other day....

Some Penguins

Today kicks off the newest Pattie's Creations Challenge which is Tags . Just Tags. No cards with Tags on or in them - just tags. I love to make just tags so this one was right up my alley. I used the super cute Penguin image from Pattie's Creations, but I couldn't stop at just one so I made a little penguin family. My tag is made from an old cardboard box top which I peeled down, painted, distressed a bit, and then added some snow medium. My bow is actually a new bow designed by Pamela Lehto (available at Squigglefly tomorrow). Please join us in the Pattie's Creations Tag Challenge - there are lovely DT tags for inspiration and Pattie gives away wonderful prizes! Hugz!

Bear-ied In Paperwork

Back again, with a card for this week's House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge ( HMFMC#424 ). This week the challenge is Anything goes with the option of scraps of paper. I took the option literally and added scraps of paper on my kitchen counter. I needed a thank you card for someone who has been helping us organize A LOT of papers. I stamped the image (House Mouse Gruffies Bear-ied in Paperwork -2007) using CTMH Black, then coloring the image with Daniel Smith Watercolors. I drew in an extra paper or two so that I could make one of them a Thank You paper - it is the top right and shaded pink. Thanks for visiting, Nancy

Valerie-JaelMay 24, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Gorgeous artwork, all of it, but I wish you hadn't mentioned bacon. My remaining brain cells are now in free fall because they're craving bacon, and I don't have any at home....Glad you ventured out. Have a good week, stay safe, hugs, Valerie
My name is Erika.May 24, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Nancy I love all your beach and ocean themed art. It makes me think of summer. I like them all but wreath of fish is really great. But I have to say you really outdid yourself with the bacon card. It sure looks like the real thing! Hope you're having a super long weekend. Hugs-Erika
JD/ JillMay 24, 2020 at 6:36 PM
All Beautiful work! You have just made me hungry for bacon. (Been a while since I ate bacon!
Christine AlexanderMay 24, 2020 at 7:22 PM
your bacon always amazes me Nancy. Great mix of sea life and pork :)
cotnobMay 25, 2020 at 4:02 AM
A super collection of makes Nancy, I especially like the first one and of course you fabulous bacon!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Words and PicturesMay 29, 2020 at 1:38 PM
That wreath card is sensational - so much dimension and detail - and I just adore the sand dollar page and card. The colours are so light and airy, like a sunny day at the beach - and really beautiful spatter adding movement to the page. What a great post - and what a great post title... it made me laugh!
Alison x
Cath WilsonJune 4, 2020 at 12:18 AM
What wonderful art. Your fish look fab and I love the beachy theme, with the sand dollar. I also love your hand drawn card - very talented. The verse reminds me of Psalm 40 - he lifted me up out of the pit and of the miry clay... always more memorable because of the U2 song! Wonderful art.
God bless.
Cath x

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