IN THE PINK AND UPDATES

In the Pink!!!! Well onto brighter colors...this one was fun...I think it looks like a flower
blooming inside the star...I do like the soft edges on it..and the pink hues
I really enjoyed playing with it...then of course I decided to play with the amount of
"orbits" in a kaleidoscope...so here is another one that was done differently:

The whirly orbits around the outside are different...and the inside totally changed...
looks like little embellishments have been added and a flower shrunk in the middle...it actually has a feel of celtic to me...and I just love celtic things.
I have also noticed that in both - the whitish green tint almost makes it look
like gold in color from a distance...just the little outlines around the image,
which to me just adds to the magic of the images!!
I like the way it all turned out...and had fun doing it all.
Before I go - did you check out the art book I described in my previous entry...
if not - definitely check it out or go to Amazon.com to see what the book is all about!!!
ALSO...I have really updated my collaborative blog (that I have with my daughter) called
A Mother & Daughter Prospective, and
would love for you all to check it out if you got a minute...there are a couple
of entries I made this past weekend!!!
Thanks so much for Stopping by and Looking!!!

NEW ART BOOK - INSPIRATIONAL

FEELING SO MUCH BETTER NOW!!!

Thank You All!!!!

I forgot to mention at some point that I ordered two amazing books from
Amazon.com a few weeks ago..and they came in.
Now just as a side note - we had a substitute mail person who decided not to
leave the package under the LARGE overhang at our front door/walkway (where all delivery people and our regular mail person - all with common sense leave them)...no
she decided to leave it out on the ground behind our cars in the POURING RAIN.
By the time we discovered them one of the soft bound books that I bought was totally warped
and swollen pages from the rain...the hard bound book I bought my daughter was fine..
and this book below got a big wet but nothing you would notice really...so I only have pics
of the one book I am about to show you...hopefully soon I will take pics of the other...we
blew dry the other one and have clips holding the binding and open ended parts together to
try and get the book looking half way normal...
Anyway...I am so excited about this book below...AWESOME pictures and FANTASTIC
ideas...I highly recommend to others who are into the collage world and free form art, or who are looking for some major inspiration.
I have seen this artist (Traci Bautista) on some DIY craft shows...she is young and hip and very
uninhibited by anything. I love it!!!
Enjoy the pics:

Sorry the pictures are not more clear - but I think you can see she is so inspired
by anything and everything...she loves colors...and this book also has doodles, art words and
other stuffies that you are permitted to use (photocopy/cut out) any way you want to create whatever
you want...now how cool is that.
Well that was my HAPPY gift I gave myself for Christmas...it is AWESOME!!
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

SOME DOUBTS - KALEIDOSCOPE TRIALS

Well for about two or three days now - I have been having some serious doubts about

anything I have created...there is this voice screaming inside my head telling
me - of course I am not an artist - I am just faking it....
I am just trying to fool myself...then there is a lil meek voice that does
enjoy creating whatever but I really do not think I will ever be good enough
for anything...
Of course this is just the mental anguish I have been going through with
trying to live being severely depressed - I really thought that I was
getting some relief from all those negative feelings and doubts but they have been coming
back in full force...Geez - now I do not know what to do.
Today I thought I would share some kaleidoscopes that I have played with but have not shown
yet - not too sure about them...but here they go:


All very different - all evoking different emotions...can you tell that the darker ones
were made just these past two days...during the doubting...
I do not know which way I will go now...just thinking things through...
Trying to stay positive and fighting the demons in my head but it is
a battle I have been fighting way too long and losing...
sorry about being a bit of a bummer here...just tired and overloaded right now!!!
Thanks for stopping by (hopefully I did not scare anyone away) and Looking!!!

TEXTURED PASTELS - KALEIDOSCOPE

After I made this new one....I could not stop staring because I realized
that in playing I created a textured look to it...hmmmmm now that was fun.
I really like the mix of colors in this one..different hues of pink, blues, aqua marine, and greens..
WOW...it almost looks knitted to me.
I am loving the triangles in it and the petals and just everything.
So just to do a bit more or maybe make it look more plain - you decide
I created the next one too:This one still textured - concentrates more on the middle...
Now if I could only do it again ~~~~nah!!!! I like each unique one!
These were fun...I hope you all are enjoying this series...
As you can tell I am hooked on it...I think it is because
I keep creating unique pieces and so I just keep going until
I think I have created all there is...strange!!!!
Well Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

FIERY STAR - KALEIDOSCOPE

YES - back to color.....this one is called Fiery Star...I love love the colors in it...
It looks like the star in the center is just exploding (at least that is my version).
There is no rhyme or reason to my creations...just letting the creative flow take
over and play play play in PSP.
Still fighting the darn headache....maybe that is why I like this one - because I think
my head is exploding too....LOL
Actually I just might get this one printed out on glossy photo paper...
I like how it makes me feel!!!
I think this one so far has invoked the most emotion from me..
the colors make me feel alive and excited...exploding with energy..hmmm!
I think I will enter this one for Studio Friday - the topic is EMOTION!

So what is everyone else creating?
Are your creative juices flowing?
What do you do to keep them flowing?
(just asking~I'm nosy!)
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

TAN HUES-FEATHER LIKE - KALEIDOSCOPES

Today I played with calmer colors...This first one is called 8 point tan star.
I felt better yesterday afternoon and played away in paint shop pro...it felt good.
In playing I actually created three kaleidoscopes...
I guess I was on a roll.
The top one is my favorite...but
Here is the next one:

I have no idea how I created this one...just playing with filters and this one popped out..
I said that it had feather dusters in it...(my daughter found that hysterical for some reason...lol)
I like the soft colors. But plain sort of.

Here is the last one:
This one reminded me of Indian feathers (almost like a dream catcher)and
it almost looks three dimensional.
I like them all...so I wanted to share them all.
The soft colors are a change for me - but it is soothing to the eye I think...
Soft and subtle~
Well more later on...
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

STARBURST - KALEIDOSCOPE

I did this piece a few days ago...I just could not create yesterday...both yesterday
and today for some reason I am fighting a heck of a headache.
The temps here dropped from 80's to 40's so I am hoping that is the reason
behind the headaches...
BUT - I will not let that stop me from having fun...lol
The piece above reminds me of tye dying I used to do in girl scouts.
I really like the way it turned out...just more playing in the kaleidoscope series...
I did manage to finally get myself in gear and made some of my digital paintings into
motivational posters...I have already had a couple of them printed out on
glossy photo paper...I am really happy with the way they turned out.
Of course they are not perfect( I mean my digital paintings)
- but they are made by me and that made
it wonderful!! (another brave step for me...moving forward with my art).
I really wanted to do that to start selling them in an etsy store...I have not created
the store yet...if you have a store...I would love to know how you like etsy and I had a few questions about it:
1-was it easy to set up
2-do you use paypal - and was that easy to set up
3-do you feel it is worth it
4-what are some hints or tips you may have for setting up a shop

Also I had a couple of my digital paintings made into postcards...as soon as I get them
I will upload them and show you all...I just might give away a couple...if people are
interested.
THANKS for stopping by and Looking!!!

PINK ROSE BLOT STARS - KALEIDOSCOPE

I made this one yesterday afternoon...I call it rose blot star. Love the patterns in
this one...used a couple of different filters...and I think it came out better then others.
I like the different pink rose hues in it....
I also played some more with even more filters and created this one:

It kind of looks like the first one but the colors to me look more melted...swirly.
I also like the effects in it....both pieces make me happy...I just keep experimenting and
really have been enjoying the process.

I think I will enter these two pieces in the new creative prompt from HANDMADE MONDAY
which is...PINK....any hue of pink...I like it!!!
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

LOOKING GLASS - KALEIDOSCOPE

Here is my next piece in my series of Kaleidoscopes...

My daughter named this one...Looking Glass...so hence the name.
I like the layered look it has with the star shapes (towards the middle)...I have no idea how I did that.
I really do not want to know to be honest...I like the free flow playing that I have
been doing in paint shop pro. I don't want to have it all planned out that it becomes routine
rather then off the cuff creativeness. (does that make sense?)

So I played some more with the above image and created the following...a mosaic.

I like the look of the mosaic....really seems put together to me.
It was fun to create...
Now I went one more step....and this is what I created when I played with some filters:

The reason I am including this creation is because I immediately thought
how cool this would look as a background paper for something else...
to add it to a collage piece or for scrapbooking, or the background for an ATC card.
I like the pattern...I really surprised myself with it.

So I have been creating away and thinking of different things to do with
my creations and it has been nice to have ideas and see where they lead.
I just happen to LOVE the color purple so I think that helps with the creativity..lol

Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!
Have a BEAUTIFUL creative day!!

7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MY ART STUDIO

I am running a bit behind in my Studio Friday entry...I really had to think about
random facts about my workspace/art studio that I am aware of ...
The topic is 7 random facts about my art studio space:

1- must have my LARGE cup of mountain dew next to me (sorry no pic)
2-must have my music with me (my zen mp3 player)(sorry about the blurry pic - best I could do)
3- have to be surrounded by my most used supplies:

(love my color pencils and markers - love color)
(gesso, gel medium, mod podge, glossy finish...love it all)

(love my ink pads)

(and a few other basics to my right)

4- Love creating with my daughter across from me...we chat once in a while...ask each
other's opinion about what we have been doing and how we feel about it...and so on
5-I can only sit and create for short periods of time before my legs and hips go numb..so
I create during a time of day when my body is feeling really good.
6-I cannot create if I am HOT...the temps have to be cool or cold...just makes me feel
more comfortable..(strange but true)
7-Love having my dogs around my feet..and chair while I create...they are great company
and once in a while - they lick my legs to remind me they are there...like a kiss!!!

Well - that is my answer to this past week's creative prompt from Studio Friday...
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

ORANGE BLOT KALEIDOSCOPE

Here is my next creative try in my kaleidoscope series...Orange Blots.
I am really enjoying making these...Now I just have to figure out how to make them in
high enough resolution to use as photos as big as 8x10.
(just a little project I am working on in my head)
I like the oranges in it! Very bright and eye catching.
I updated one of my blogs called: MOTHER & DAUGHTER PROSPECTIVE..
if you care to check it out!!
In the meantime--have a GREAT sunday and
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

START OF KALEIDOSCOPE SERIES - ROSE

I thought about what kind of art I wanted to do now. I know that AEDM is over but

I want to keep creating...to keep those ideas and inspiration flowing...
so I have decided to create my own Kaleidoscope digital images.
I am going to do a whole series of them...
Just something I started playing with in paint shop pro and I like some of the ones
I have already done...so here is the first one I am going to share--

Believe it or not....I call it Rose...lol I think I must have some inner
thing going on about roses..strange but it keeps coming in my head!
Now of course I had to play with some filters and see what I could do with it...
so here is another one of the same image but squared off
I have no idea how I get the images I get....I just play and then something shows up.
I like the free flow playing around that is happening with me...
I love the colors in them....but honestly the top one is my favorite.
So what have you created today?
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!!

CREATIVE PROMPTS AND RANDOM THINGS

Here I am again -

Abbie from Whimsy of a Staggering Woman suggested a couple of sites that offer
some creative prompts to keep those juices flowing...
One I already belong to which is Studio Friday...and the other is new to me...
It is called Illustration Friday!!
Now that AEDM is over (sniff sniff) I will definitely be looking into the other two sites for
some inspiration and ideas...YAY!!!
Thanks Abbie for the suggestions....!!! If you get a chance - stop by Abbie's blog...so much
eye candy and beautiful pics and just.....ok just go look - you will love it!

Okay---my friend Anke - challenged anyone who went to her blog to list 7 random
things about themselves that others may not know...so I have taken on the little challenge
and here are 7 things about me:

1-I used to play piano...not just for my own listening pleasure but in concerts...
I have even played at Carnegie Hall when I was in grade school when they
had a show of "talented" young peeps who played instruments...now I do not
play a key...I can still read music...but have not played in what seems a lifetime.
2-my first language was spanish...but since I was born in the US my parents figured
that I should learn english before entering the school system...I also learned french when
I was in grade school...(cannot remember much now...but I was trilingual there for a while)
3-I used to have fingernails that were measured at 2-2 1/2 inches long..and used
to model nail designs for my manicurist to enter into contests..so my nails were famous..
now they are at a decent length...
4-I love to ride motorcycles....now I am a BIG woman (sitting on a motorcycle may seem odd)....but my hunnie and I love to just
take off and ride at night everywhere..just drive for hours and enjoy the freedom of
riding...it is such a feeling that makes me feel alive...we love it!!!!
5-I used to own and run a day care center for several years. Loved the kids, loved the work
but due to economic times and laws always changing we just did not have the finaces
to keep up with so many foolish changes (nothing in safety - mostly types of toys and
curriculum and things like that)
6-I used to work as a counselor for the state prison system....now I have stories about
that job...but now I am medically retired.
7-I am slow to warm up to people...but I am loyal to those I call friend...I love to send
surprises to friends...a card...a letter...an ATC card...whatever just to make them
smile!

Let me know if you take on this challenge and write 7 random things about yourself!
It is like peeking into the life of someone...fun!!!
Thanks for stopping by!

FINAL DAY OF AEDM

WOW...Today is the FINAL day of Art Every Day of the Month. I must say
it has been a very new and challenging month for me.
I never thought that I would make it a month...that I would be able to post
some sort of art every single day...BUT I DID IT!!!!
What a GREAT feeling it is too!

I learned a few things through this past month:
1-Not to be so afraid of showing what I create...art is in the eyes of the beholder
2-I can make it through a goal without panicking.
3-It is good to meet others in the same field and not be afraid to ask questions or receive
a compliment.
4-Take small steps when in doubt
5- Art wise - I do have something to contribute
**These are all good things - and made this challenge so worth it**

I want to THANK YOU ALL for leaving such Beautiful Comments and especially to Anke
who through her beautiful friendship and support...I was able to make it this far.
I hope you all will continue to stop on by and see what I create next...
For my last entry Day 30 of AEDM I digitally painted a tulip.
Simple - warm colors - and it makes me smile to look at!
Thanks For stopping by and Looking!!!

AMAZON WATERLILY AND A BRAVE THING

Here is another type of Lily....a Giant Amazon WaterLily....I love the pink in it.
This is the first one, that I applied a filter to after I was done painting it...the edges were
a bit harsh to me so I added a soften filter to it and it came out a bit better...
Took me a few days to finish it up...and I like it...Not perfect - but so me!!!

Did another major Brave thing yesterday - I jumped in the shower (not the brave part) and
got on some decent clothes (still not the brave part) and told my hunnie and daughter -
"Let's Go Out" (NOW THAT IS THE BRAVE PART)
Remember I live the life of a hermit...total hermit...I have been taking small
steps by sitting outside every day in the early evening till night with my hunnie
just chatting and such. Well, I have not been OUT OUT for at least 2 and a half months (I usually only go out for doctor appointments and such) - well my hunnie took me to a Chinese restaurant for dinner (my fav) and then out shopping so I could pick up things I have wanted.
WOW....I actually went shopping in Walmart and did not freak out and feel panicky. Not feeling panicky is the first time -since I became ill...WOW...what a GREAT evening!
I even picked up more art supplies such as flat board canvases, oil pastels, art paper, paints, and such...I finished up a few more Christmas presents..got some great M&M stuffies that only
come out at holiday time (we collect M&M things)...and at no point did I feel like an anxiety attack was starting or anything...this is a GREAT SUCCESS for me...
Thanks for reading this far -
The waterlily is my entry for Day 29 of AEDM.
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!

DIFFERENT AND SIMPLE

This flower is different....I came across a photo on the internet of this flower....it has no name
(hence - me calling it different as a title)..I could not for the life of me figure out where exactly
the stem was going...but I wanted to digitally paint it because it was simple and easier
then others I have done lately...I am moving slow lately - not really up to par...
so simple was good for me.
I like the colors in it....
This is my entry for Day 28 of AEDM...
Thanks For Stopping By and Looking!

ORANGE DAHLIA AND AN AWARD

This is an Orange Dahlia...I love the warm orange hues in it...and I like the way it
turned out....took me a few days to finish it off...but worth it!
Yesterday was a bit of a burn out day for me....I can feel my energy level going down.
I have no idea why....I am just so tired...and have no motivation to get Christmas things
started...geez...I hope I snap out of it soon!!
When I get my thoughts organized...I am going to redo my sidebar to include the
blogs that I frequent that give me inspiration and ideas..perhaps they will do the same
for you!!! So watch out for those changes!

NOW - onto some awesome news....My friend Anke - who has a FANTASTIC art blog call THE ARTIST IN ME so kindly bestowed this BEAUTIFUL
award to me:

NOW HOW COOL IS THAT.... Anke also runs a creative theme prompt every month - which will be starting up again in January called CREATIVE SPIRITS CONNECT--definitely check out those sites........
So I guess I must pass on the torch to a blog that I find
friendly and catches my attention - and this blog is FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.
Mary Ann is so wonderfully kind and is just busy busy with regular life stuff and to me,
she is the Queen of the Swaps...I am always drooling over her finds and swap gifts...
So go on over and check out her Great Blog....she also runs a creative prompt to get
those creative juices flowing every week...called HANDMADE MONDAY...so much fun!!
Okay - The Dahlia is my entry for Day 27 of AEDM...and THANK YOU Anke for the Beautiful
award....and THANK YOU ALL for stopping by and looking!!!

(as requested by Mary Ann - I have entered this flower in her creative prompt this week called simplicity - So check it out at Handmade Monday)

RED PANSY AND THE START OF CHRISTMAS

Here is my next creation....a red pansy...digitally painted.
Believe it or not - I LOVE the way it came out.
Took me a few days to paint it...I almost gave up...but now I am glad I did not.
The color is so vibrant...and it really makes me feel good looking at it.
This is a good thing.
This is my entry for Day 26 of AEDM. This is the last week of AEDM...I am amazed
that I have hung in there and quite proud of myself...I know it is not over yet but
having lasted this long is an accomplishment for me that is unreal...
Now the holiday buzz for Christmas is in the air...has anyone finished their shopping?
I almost have everything...one son is extremely difficult to buy for so I have no idea
what to do..I even managed to order photo Christmas cards (with a photo I took) and
will fill them out and mail them this week. (a box of 25 with envelopes in one day from Walgreens for $5 - what a deal) (they came out GREAT) - when I get a chance I will
upload a pic of the card.
So anyone have any simple - fast - Christmas ideas/gifts to do....I was
thinking of decorating glass votive candles holders with polymer clay - but I need more ideas.
I created a homemade calendar for the grandparents of both sides using pictures
of the kids...but I also like to make little extras to give also for whomever.
Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!!

STAR FISH

Here is my newest creation - with the aid of paint shop pro...I painted my version
of a starfish in the ocean.
Again I do like the way this one came out...
It is nothing fancy - but I like it!!!!
This is my entry for Day 25 of AEDM.
Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!!
I so Appreciate it.

WISE WORDS FROM THE ARTIST ZIGGY

Wise Words From The Artist Ziggy......

Slightly frustrated yesterday...I use yahoo to keep track for me when new entries are added
to my favorite blogs...(including my own)..well it never registered my own blogs that were updated.
I cannot for the life of me find out where to locate answers to this slight problem but
I guess I just have to let it go and see what happens...
Enjoy Ziggy!

CHILVARY ROSE

The above rose is called Chilvary. It took me several days to paint it because
of the color variations in it. It kind of looks like the duo color rose I painted a while back.
I do like the way this one turned out..again for some reason roses just attract me.
This is my entry for Day 24 of AEDM.
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!

COLORFUL INK BLOTS

I just had to play in Paint Shop Pro again...this time I created colorful ink blots and
swirled them, twisted them and just kept adding colors until I was happy with the vibrant colors in it.
I like the way it turned out. I am slowly but surely learning what I can and cannot do with psp..
the possibilities are endless.
This is my entry for Day 23 of AEDM.
I hope everyone had a BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving. Here it was just my hunnie, daughter and myself...we made way too much food...it was all absolutely delicious...really a peaceful
and loving time together!! What more could I ask for!
Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!

FEATHERY FIRE AND THANKSGIVING

This is my first original painting in Paint Shop Pro...I just decided to let things flow nothing specific...no goals in mind and this is what I created. I love it...I like the flow in it...the colors....and a sort of softness to it! I am quite pleased with the outcome... This is my entry for Day 22 of AEDM. I even got a chance to update my personal journal ELLIE'S CRAZY LIFE...you can always pop on over there and see what is up! I wanted to wish you and yours a Very BLESSED and BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving. If you do not celebrate this holiday - I wish you a BEAUTIFUL fall harvest. Here is a bit of inspiration in honor of the holiday:

BE THANKFUL.

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
Author Unknown.

Thanks for stopping by and looking!!!

MULTIPLYING BITS COLLAGE

Now this ATC card was fun. I just kept playing with filters and adding bits and pieces to it
and this is the result. I actually was able to create my own lil bits of paper (and multiplying images I made up - geez I wish I could remember how I did it) and make
the whole thing look like a collage.
The reason I do not remember how I did it is because when I get into the creative mode sort
of thinking working digitally - I tend to just keep playing without over thinking on it...just trying to keep playing without any rhythm or reason to it...I find things come out better that way.
I like the blues in it. To me it is soft, mellow...soothing colors...nothing harsh.
This one actually made me feel good too.
During one of my blog hopping activities I came across this site called STUDIO FRIDAY.
Every monday a word is given as a challenge..I was interested because I know
I need a bit of inspiration coming at me in different directions to stretch myself and my
thinking... (Tine - who owns the web site is SUPER nice) so check it out for yourself..

Well Thanks for dropping by and giving my site a look...
The ATC card is my entry for Day 21 of AEDM..
(remember 21 days straight of doing anything becomes a habit...hmmm I so hope so - this is another mile marker I have reached - doing a happy dance here).

LILY DEEP IN COLOR

This was a WIP (work in progress) that I have slowly been adding to and changing
and so on for a while now. Now I am not claiming it is perfect by any means but
I really really like the way it turned out! I like the warm color, and I think I am getting better
on the shadows.
I really felt like I accomplished a lot when I finally finished this painting...(doing the happy dance)
This is my entry for Day 20 of AEDM
Also - as a lil side note here - THANK YOU for leaving comments and giving me your
feedback...I really appreciate it! I am learning a lot and it is allowing me to come out
of my fear a little bit more each and every day.
I also have not mentioned yet...but I was one of the lucky winners of a lil raffle sort of thing at Mary Ann's FOLLOW YOUR BLISS. I won a beautiful charm she made...I also received the other day an Awesome postcard that she designed and mailed to me...
As soon as I take pics - I will definitely be showing them here.
I really feel blessed...I am finding that the art community is so much more
friendlier, supportive and reaches out a lot more then other communities that have come and gone out of my life.
I also received my free set of MOO cards...if you have never heard
of them - I encourage you to check them out.
I used some photos of my paintings on them..I really love them and
again - I will take pics and show you all asap.
Thanks for stopping by and Looking!!!

WARM MOSAIC

I have been doing a BRAVE thing (one of the things on my list) for about two weeks or so now..

I have been sitting outside in the evening with my hunnie.
I convinced him we needed a fire pit...just to hang around and talk and such...
and he went out and bought one I showed him on a website.
He did this because if the truth be known...my family has been trying to get me to leave the
comfort of inside my house.
It is almost impossible...I believe I already mentioned that I am agoraphobic...so being inside, in
my puter room, is total heaven for me...but I have been making this grand effort(a major Brave step) to at least go
outside my front door and sit for a few minutes...well I am up to 2 hours.
We go out after it is dark and light up the fire pit and just look at the stars (I had forgotten how absolutely beautiful the stars can be...we also had a night of shooting stars last night), and talk about
whatever comes to mind.
Well my mind has become much more relaxed and I am feeling much more creative.
More ideas swirling around my head...more questions to ask...planning out projects..etc..you get the idea.
Well after I came in today...I decided to make another ATC card with color...warm colors...the way I was feeling...warm and secure...and this is what I came up with:

I really like this ATC card...love the warm colors...the pattern of the pieces...
truly it makes me smile to look at it...I am pleased with the results..
This is my entry for Day 19 of AEDM.
I really enjoyed making this one...THANKS for taking a look!

GRATEFUL FOR FAMILY

My newest ATC card....I took several photos of my family..overlapped them and added/pasted/drew on
words and lil symbols that describe how grateful I am for them.
Mary Ann at HANDMADE MONDAY is having a challenge this week called "Gratitude".
I got to thinking about it and the above ATC card is saying it all for me.
I could have covered it with more words and symbols but simply put they are my strength, they complete my life...they are what makes my world perfect!
I would not be the person I am today without them...So for me - family is my greatest GRATITUDE...the one thing that God gave me in a true miracle - they complete my circle of life - everything else is a bonus!!!
Looking at their eyes...instantly fills my heart with Joy and brings the fondest of memories for me. There is nothing more I could ever ask for! They fill my life full of unending Love, Joy, Laughs, Compassion, Grey Hairs, Compromises, Sacrifices, and no matter what - they are there for me - and I am there for them...Isn't that all that matters?
At every opportunity - I truly make an effort to tell them all the things I Love about them and how grateful I am that they are the LOVES of my Life. I don't need jewelry or high tech toys or money...a HUG from them is what gives me life...allows me to take another breath and feel fulfilled.
So this is my entry for GRATITUDE....and my entry for Day 18 of AEDM.
Thanks For Looking!!!