Making use of my Spellbinder Nestabilities Poinsetta. I made 14 little red cards to hand out at an appreciation night at church. I will be making 60 Vintage balls using the poinsetta on the top, and the last one is just another way to use the poinsetta with the little folded card. The little round card was also using the Nestablities scalloped die.

More ornaments. I love painting ornaments. They are fast and cute to give away. I have a tree dedicated just to handmade ornaments from different exchanges I've been in over the years plus the hundreds I've painted for friends, family and my own tree.

Friday the 13th

This is the 3rd in a series of bird barrel staves I've painted over the years. I've been working on my wood stash with hope to reduce and not add anything more to it.

Dream Upon A Star

Everyone loves Elvis. So today I made this card called Dream Upon A Star. When we were kids I'm sure many of you dreamed of Elvis.. he was everyone's sweetheart.

Another card

This card I really did last week. It opens in the front. I love the look of Asian stamps.

My newest painting

I just completed this pen and ink with oil rouging. It's been quite a while since I did this kind of painting. It was great and easy to do. You can sit and watch tv and scratch away the inking portion. My friend Loreen and I have some projects that we want to complete this year together and this was one of them. Now we are on to the next project. You will have to wait and see what comes next in my painting studio. Back to doing more cards. To see what other things I've been doing you have to go to www.romancingtheartistwithin.blogspot.com

Getting caught

3 Samples of cards I created this month. I usually make 6 of each to send for birthdays.

Going on vacation

A couple of fun pieces I painted this week. They are both designs by Monika Brint. I also painted another piece which I will show you when I get back. It has to be assembled and I'm off on vacation for a few days. Have a creative day.

A little time to paint

Some little painting projects that I have been finishing up. I always have something to paint on my table. When I finish one thing I have to start something else. I'm trying to use up all my painting wood stash. I'll need another lifetime.

Still playing with fall cards

A couple more fall cards I made today. Same stamps just different variations. I love playing with paper, stamps and ink.

Just a little paint job

These have been lingering on my paint table for weeks so I finally finished them and started a couple more. I always seem to have a little painting project in the works. These little tags can also be used for ornaments on your tree. I love painting ornaments, but my mixed media is taking up more of my time.

Catching up

A fall card using to stamps from Stampin'Up. The cardstock was put through the Cuttlebug folder and then layered. I love the quick and simple cards. These are for a swap I'm on. I made 3 for the swap and more for raks or birthday cards.

Finally something to share.

This tag is done using glossy cardstock, stamped with orange pigment ink and SU stamp set. It is then embossed with clear embossing powder, brayered with black ink and rubbed the black away from the pumpkins.

Rak card from Liz B.

On the group we just finished an inchie grid swap. I was blessed to receive this Rak card from Liz. The colours of brown are rich and the flourishes are a lovely combination. Thanks Liz.

My September quick card

When I haven't been crafting for over a week and I feel stale, so I created this quick little card. The daisy and bees are painted with a wash on watercolour paper, cut out and layered on Stampin'Up cardstock. The flourish stamp in the corner is also from Stampin'Up. Now to get moving and doing more.

2 more cards

Two similar cards using Stampin'Up hostess set "Wings of Friendship" stamped with Bermuda Bay Ink, and Bermuda Bay and Dusty Durango cardstock. I just love these new colours. I also used a corner punch with butterflies. I like to pull out punches, or scissors that I haven't used in awhile. I also like the use of eyelets. They are not as easy to use as brads but I think they are worth the trouble.

another version

Here is another version using the same pear stamp. This is a very old stamp by Anita's Stamps. I like to pull out older stamps and do something with them now and then before I decide to get rid of them. Everyone can use a pear stamp. The cardstock and printed paper is by Stampin'Up.

Fruit Card for today

I love the way these pears turned out. I stamped in basic black on Whisper White cardstock, then coloured them with SU watercolour crayons. These crayons blend so well. I stamped several images and coloured them, then I cut out different leaves and the center pear and used a pop up to layer them. I masked the pears and stamped a script image using SU new colour Dusty Durango. It was then layered on Dusty Durango cardstock. I also used some Crystal Effects on some of the leaves and the stock. It's a simple but classy I think!

Using the same stamp set

Here are two more cards using the same Stampin'Up stamp set called Friendship Blooms (retired).

August renderings

I had fun doing this card this afternoon. It's been a few days since my last card creation. I bounce between mixed media and card making. This card is made with Stampin'Up cardstock, paper, ribbon and stamps. I hope you enjoy this bright card. The colours kind of lift your spirits. The bling on the rhinstone brads gives it a pop.