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Have You Missed Me?

2011-05-18T15:11:00.002-05:00

Hello Ladies,

Yes, I know it has been a long time. I have done a complete turn around. So much has happened since I last posted on this blog. The main thing is that I have started another blog on WordPress, which is similar to this one. Since I have started Art Journaling, I thought that a new blog would be best for me. I still scrapbook, make cards (as needed) and do other mixed media projects like before but visual journaling is my main interest. You might not like what I do now but this is what is best for me. I'm more relaxed when I sit down to create. I don't worry about perfection (I'm far from it) and believe me I am still learning. I just journal and create what's in my mind and soul at the moment. If you are interested in seeing my new site (which is still under construction) go to: www.cherrysartfuljourney.com and please subscribe. I miss you all and hope that we can come together again.

Warm Hugs,

Art, Heart and Healing

2010-10-26T12:43:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone,

In my October 6th post I told you about a FREE on line class that I was going to take called "Art, Heart and Healing. It is so deep. On one side of the page we had to write positive thoughts about ourselves whether we feel them or not. Then we were to gesso, paint or college over them and do a background. This was a way of letting go of the negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts. On the right side of the page, we were to draw a frontal picture of ourselves if we wanted to. There is no way I can do a portrait of myself. I'm just learning and has a long way to go. There is a lot more or corrections to this portrait I could have done but I felt the need to stop because I was scared of messing it up more. That is also one of the healing points I have learned in art journaling-to not be afraid of messing up. I have a lot of practice to do but I am determined. I collaged the left side of the page and used water soluable color crayons on the face of my portrait. We are so many colors of beautiful that I am having a hard time coming up with what I like. Oh well, just wanted to share and I'm back to the drawing board. Have a nice week everyone.

Hugs,

Happy Birthday Sisters

2010-10-14T11:10:00.006-05:00

Hi Guys,

Today I would like to share a couple of cards I made for my 2 sisters who had birthdays recently. O.K. I admit that they are belated. I just can't seem to get things done on time lately. Hopefully they will like them. I used Chocolate Chip Card Stock as the base of the cards and I used a collage technique for the first layer. I tore pieces of patterned tissue paper and glued them down using matt medium on a piece of white card stock. I did two layers with torn pieces of the tissue paper on top of each other. I stamped an image of a lady that reminded of my sisters from "Loralie Designs" and colored the image with Copic Markers. I then used dimensionals to pop the colored image on top of the collage. I could have jazzed the card up with flowers bling, or ribbon but I kind of wanted to keep it simple. You might not be able to see from the photo but I did spray the collage and the image with Pearl glimmer mist to give it a bit of a shine. I hope everyone have a nice weekend and until next time..

Warm Hugs,

Hello Everyone!!!

2010-10-06T23:24:00.007-05:00

I can't believe that I have not blogged since my birthday. I'm not going to apologize this time because I have been really busy with my family and myself. I hope you all are doing well. I'd like to share with you something that I'm involved in at the moment. Don't freak out, I'm still making cards and other mixed media items. I think I told you guys on my last post that I have started to do Art Journaling. I have been taking online classes and I'm having such a good time. One of my instructors is a beautiful lady from the UK whose we all call Tam. Her website is: www.willowing.ning.com.

Tam is an absolutely awesome artist. The good news is that beginning October 18th, she is offering a free online art journaling class called "Art, Heart & Healing". Her blinkie is on my right side bar at the top. So if you would like to know what I've been doing and the least bit interested, check out her site. If you like what you see, sign up for this free class. I promise you will enjoy it.

Warm Hugs,

Sharon

Introducing "Sydney Marie"

2010-08-07T10:19:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I have a good reason for being missing in action this time. My new grand daughter, Sydney Marie, was born July 11th. She weighed 7 lbs 6 oz. They also have Gabrielle who is 3 and will turn 4 in August. Sydney will be 4 weeks tomorrow and at her doctor's visit on Thursday, she weighed 9 lbs 6 oz. She's a beautiful, alert, breast fed baby.

I have only had time to do a little art journaling since I've been here but hope to be able to share some projects when I get home. I hope everyone is doing fine and take care.

Hugs,

Sharon

Swap Entries

2010-06-21T10:51:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I'm back from Atlanta for what is my first leg in my journey of getting my 2nd grandbaby born and taking care of my 3 year old grand daughter. We arrived home yesterday after a long 9 hr drive and I have to say that she was such a good girl. So far today we have completed two projects. We made shapes with a play dough set and we made a card with a machine and die called the Cuttle Kids. Thanks LisaLisa for this die machine. She really love it.

Today I'm sharing a picture of a couple of swaps I participated in recently. I took a picture of everything together because it would be too many pictures to post. The tags shown are two of five I made. I made 3 with ribbon and 2 with fun fur. As for the flowers, I had to make 3 of each of the six shown. The light green one was made along with a pink and a purple one. I used white card stock and sprayed them with Starburst Stains from Lindy's Stamp Gang. Also for the flowers we had to put them on a decorated card and inclose them in plastic like they do the Prima Flowers. So I made 3 of each of the designs shown and packaging for each three. Hope you like them. I will be posting sparatically because we are awaiting the birth of the new baby so pray for us and take care.

Hugs,

New Video

2010-06-14T21:24:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,

For those of you that are not subscribed to my channel on YouTube, I'd like to invite you to watch a new video I've uploaded. Please remember that it's only my 4th video and I'm still a newbie at all of this.

I have to learn how not be nervous, how to stay in focus and how to edit among other things. I forgot to take a picture of this project but hopefully the video will be good enough to let you know what I have going on.

Here's the link to my video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcTLEx1GlTI.

Take care everybody.

Hugs,

Sharon

O.K. It's Been Almost a Month...

2010-06-02T23:18:00.005-05:00

since I've posted. I have still been under the weather and taking a lot of tests. I feel better this week and have been doing a few things. Since I last posted I am involved in 3 swaps. One I have already sent out and the other two I am still working on. I will post my swaps as soon as they are completed. What I am sharing today is a picture of the cover of a journal I made recently. I consider it an Art Journal but I am putting any and everything in it that I want. I made the cover using patterned paper, card stock, pictures from the internet, tissue paper, ribbon, bling, flowers and just about anything else I could find to put on it. I just collaged it all together to give it a grungy look. It was fun being messy and not having a particular technique that I had to follow. The stuff I have in it so far are things that I like. I have regular journaling, pictures, paintings, drawing and all kind of stuff. It's really fun because this journal (other than the cover) will not be shared with anyone. It is mine all mine. I have no fear. Until next time,

Hugs,

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T19:32:00.003-05:00

I want to wish all of my friends and readers a very Happy Mother's Day. Whether you have given birth or not, I feel that all women have been a mother figure to someone at some point in their lives. I have been enjoying my day and hope you have also.
Today's share is a card I sent to my daughter for Mother's Day. I made and mailed it last Wednesday but could not share it with you all because she is a subscriber and would have seen it before I wanted her to. The card base is by Recollections which I bought in a set at Michael's. It has a glittery effect without the glitter if you can understand that. The paper I used is kind of wild which I thought my daughter would like. I would have used Vintage paper but decided to use this because of the colors. I distressed and curled up the edges of the paper. I added one of the lollypop flowers I made and an envelope using the Stampin Up! envelope sizzix die. I cut it out using the same paper that the card was made from. I took a piece of white trim and sprayed it with Walnut Gold Glimmer Mist and attached some pearls above it. I tied some cream and gold twine around the top of the little envelope to keep it closed. I used Tim Holtz' Alcohol Ink in gold to change the color of a silver heart I also attached to the envelope. Inside of the envelope (which I didn't take a picture of) I have a little card that says "Happy Mother's Day". When I told my daughter that she could untie the twine and open the envelope to take the card out she asked me what it said and I told her only Happy Mother's Day. She then said that she wanted to leave the card like it was and would not open the envelope to make sure it stayed like I sent it. I wonder if she would have opened it if I told her that there was a $100 bill in it? :) On the inside of the card I wrote a message to her. Please enjoy the rest of your day. I sure am.

Hugs,

Painted Canvas Project

2010-05-03T16:04:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,

Today I want to share a project I made which was part of a UStream class I took Friday night. The class was given by one of my YouTube friends called "YolieBean". She live on the West Coast so there was a 2 hr difference in time. The class for me started at 9:00 PM Friday night. I ended up getting into the class 35 minutes late because I was trying to get some of the things we needed to do for the class done ahead of time so I could keep up. I took a nap earlier on Friday evening so I would be fresh and ready to create. Well I lost track of time and by the time I got in she had already started and I was 35 minutes late. Thank God the class was recorded because I was able to go back and see what I missed. So instead of making the project with her, I didn't start until Saturday.

This is a canvas plaque I hopefully someday will be able to put on the wall in my craft room. Two of the flowers (the lollypop in the lower left and the one on the upper right side were made by me. The other two were Primas. This was the first time I have ever painted on canvas and I really enjoyed it. I might try another project using canvas later. What ever I do I have to get it done before my new grand baby arrive this summer. Have a nice week and take care.

Hugs,

My First You Tube Video!!

2010-04-29T17:00:00.006-05:00

Hi Guys, well I finally did it. I recorded and uploaded a video to You Tube. I was so nervous. Anyhow, hopefully I will do better the next time.

You can also go to this link on You Tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG_sf7wXPnQ. I hope you like it. Thanks to my You Tube friends for the encouragement and also to my friend LisaLisa for talking me into doing it last night. Enjoy!!

Hugs,

Happy Birthday Honey!!

2010-04-20T13:35:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Yesterday was my husband's birthday. Instead of a card, I decided to make him a birthday tag. I don't know whether he's into the vintage look or not, but whenever I show him something he says he like it. So yesterday morning I told him his card (instead of tag) was on the island in the kitchen. He kept saying he didn't see it. What he was looking for was a card. So I got up and gave him his Birthday Tag. The colors I used were mainly blue and gold (yellow) These are the colors he really love. They are the colors for the high school he taught at. Now, unless he's going to work, everything he wear is navy blue, yellow or gold. I made the flower inspired by Claudia66 from YouTube and also used a few of Tim Holtz' products. I sprayed the tag with Iridescent gold glimmer mist. On the back of the tag (I forgot to take a picture), I attached a coin pocket I made using the vintage paper I have on the right side of the front of the tag. In the pocket I included a small tag with a nice message and some money. I think he liked the tag but probably the money the most. After what happened 3 years ago, I am truly blessed to have him healthy again.
Hugs,

ATC Swap

2010-04-09T13:55:00.002-05:00

Hi Ladies,
Today I'd like to share with you the results of an ATC Swap I hosted recently. It was really a local swap but next time I will invite my on-line friends. I think they came out beautiful. It is so awesome that everyone has their own unique style. As a side note I like to invite everyone to got to Tim Holtz' website (if you are into his style). He has 4 great video's showing and explaining how to use his new products. Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Hugs,

LollyPop Flowers

2010-03-30T11:59:00.004-05:00

Hello Everyone,
I know it has been two weeks since I last posted but it has been one thing after the other with the way I have been feeling. Hopefully this last doctor's appointment will settle everything. Shown today are a few things I have been working on. They are all the rage on You Tube. They are called Lollypop Flowers by some. A number of people have uploaded video's on how to make them but Jade from Jaded Studios was the first one I saw. They were very simple to make except for having to burn the edges of the circles. I haven't gotten that down exactly but I think they look pretty good to use on my layouts or my mini albums. I don't have the channel at hand but if anyone would like to try their hand at making them, just leave me a message.

The next think I'd like to share with you is my new adventure. I will be selling Prima Flowers and embellishments on my new Etsy site. Hopefully I will have it up by this weekend. You will be able to purchase these beautiful flowers from me at a real good price. Isn't it strange that I'm here making flowers for myself and selling Primas. But everyone are familiar with Prima Flowers, they are absolutely beautiful. So look for a post soon on my new shop. Hopefully my daughter will help me get it together.
Have a nice week and God Bless.
Hugs,

Note Cards!!

2010-03-18T12:42:00.007-05:00

Hello Everyone, I know it has been a while since I've posted but I have been out of town. My husband and I spent a week with my daughter and her family. Prior to that I had not been feeling well. Anyhow I'd like to thank those of you that have called to see how I was feeling and to wish me well. I still have not found the charger for my camera. I guess it is time that I order another charger or get another camera. I have been complaining about my old camera for so long that maybe it is time I try another one. The note cards I am sharing were made about 9 months ago and I used all Stampin' Up! products. I made four of each note cards. These are great to send to a friend or family as a gift or to use them for yourself. The pictures were taken by my daughter. Enjoy!
Hugs,

A Year Ago...

2010-02-27T09:15:00.005-06:00

Hello Friends,
I hope life is treating you all well. You haven't heard from me in a while because I am still a bit under the weather and not quite my old self yet. But I have been working on a few projects while stuck in the house. The problem is that I cannot find the charger for my camera. I usually keep it in the drawer right beside the refrigerator but for some reason it is not there. I can't take any pictures to share with you guys until I find that charger. Therefore I went way back to February a year ago and found a picture for a birthday card and note card to share with you. What I really wanted was to let everyone know that I am still here. I also would like to remind the ladies that are participating in the ATC swap about the deadline of March 18th. Thanks for reading and when I find my camera charger, I will post some projects.
Hugs,

Happy Valentine's Day !!

2010-02-14T21:07:00.003-06:00

Hello Friends,
I know I am late in posting on this special day but it was filled having a wonderful time with my daughter, grand daughter and husband. We went to the park and she fed the ducks a whole load of bread, played on the slides, took a nap with me, shopped and made cup cakes with sprinkles. She is such a big girl.

My share today is the Valentine's card I made for my daughter and grand daughter. The patterned paper is from K and Company called "Smitten". The highlight of the card I think is the heart. I did not want to use my only grunge board heart of that size from Tim Holtz so I traced it on a piece of card board and cut it out. I painted it with Making Memories red paint (from years ago). Then I used a technique I learned from Arlene (mybutterflykisses.blogspot.com). After the paint was dry I covered it with Versa Mark, dipped it in Utee, melted it with my heat gun, dipped it again in the Utee and while it was hot and melted I dropped tiny glass microbeads on top and they stuck in the hot Utee. It was my first time trying this technique. It was fun but use a box because I had the glass beads going everywhere. The beads are from Martha Stewart. I hear you can do this same technique using Glossy Accents without having to use Utee and heat.

So another Valentine's Day is almost over and I hope you had a wonderful time with your love ones. Oh yes, I made the same
card for my husband. Take care,
Hugs,

Random Act of Kindness

2010-02-01T23:12:00.006-06:00

Hi Ladies,
I would like to share with you the beautiful card and ATC tag I received from a member of one the Yahoo Groups I participate in. Her name is Judy J. and her work is excellent. I love the vintage style and the colors. Her style is so unique and beautiful. The ATC card is 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 and was enclosed in a small plastic bag that fit it perfectly. Thank you so much Judy.

Those of you that are going to participate in my ATC Swap, I will have the info for you in the next few days. Take care and have a wonderful week.
Hugs,

Love Tag!!

2010-01-25T18:53:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone,
When I posted this morning I said that I had a project to share with you. Well as you can see it is what I call my "Love Tag". Hope you like it.
Hugs,

Signature Share!!!

2010-01-25T11:03:00.002-06:00

Hey everybody, I do have a project to post a little later today but I wanted to share this quote that was in the signature line of a lady who a member of a yahoo group that I am on. It is so cute that I had to share it.

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
chocolate in one hand, Starbucks latte in the other, body
thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

She didn't put who wrote it. Maybe she did but I like it.....
Hugs,

Happy Blogoversary!!

2010-01-22T15:42:00.003-06:00

Not mine. Sorry, I don't even remember when I started this blog. I just want to congratulate Erika Taylor from Taylor Concepts on her one year blog anniversary. In honor of her "blogoversary", she is offering blog candy and believe me it's beautiful and there is a lot to win. So if you are interested in seeing a beautiful blog with awesome projects AND winning some blog candy, click on over to Taylor Concepts. The deadline in January 31st. Enjoy and have a nice weekend.
Hugs,

My First Mini

2010-01-16T10:55:00.003-06:00

Hello Friends,
Today I'd like to share my first Mini Album. I know I should have used my Flip and made a video but I'm not comfortable yet using it. This mini contains so many pictures that I decided to do a slide show. This way it won't take up so much room.

I made this mini while I was in Atlanta visiting my daughter and her family during the Christmas holidays. I wanted to spend as much time with my grand daughter as I could that I worked on it a little bit at a time. There are a few things I would have done different and things I could have added to bling it up more but I decided that since this was my first one, I wanted to keep it as it is and learn more as I make more. This mini was made using #10 standard sized envelopes, K & Company paper, Prima Flowers, ribbon, fibers, acetate paper and other odds and ends. Page 3 might look kind of strange. I glued a piece of ribbon around the edges of the page and I have a rust colored bling circle that will go on that page with a picture behind it. Until I put a picture there, I just punched a hole in the piece of acetate it was originally attached to. The last page has a picture and journaling spot scalloped circle held together with a magnet. When you open it, there is space for pictures and journaling. Well guys, don't be too hard on me. At least I tried. I will do more and hope they get better and better. Email me if you have any question. Have a nice weekend.
Hugs,

Hero Arts Blog Candy

2010-01-07T20:26:00.004-06:00

I am so happy to have something to post about today. I was out getting things ready for the incoming cold weather in this area.
But here's the news. Kathy over at The Daily Marker is hosting a Blog Candy Give-A-Way from Hero Arts. In order to have a chance to win the above pictured items just roll on over to her blog for the instructions. I have some Hero Arts stamps and they are really nice. Stay warm and have a nice evening.
Hugs,
Sharon

Happy New Year Everyone!!

2010-01-06T11:06:00.005-06:00

Hello,
I know it's been a while since I've posted but I'm ready to get back into the fold. First I hope every one had a great Holiday Season. It's a new year and hopefully things will be better for all of us. Not just in our personal lives but our world. I spent the holidays with my daughter and her family in Atlanta. We had a grand time.

I know you have seen the changes to my blog. As of the end of the year I've resigned my position as a Stampin Up demonstrator. There were some personal reasons I will not go into but basically I want to have fun. I spent so much time trying to build a business that it basically took my time away from doing what I want to do. Even though I do not work outside the home, I found that while a SU demonstrator, all my time was spent trying to build a business. I left those responsibilities when I left the Post Office. So on to what I want to do. Now I can participate in challenges and swaps or what ever else I choose to do. But I would like to thank all of you that helped me in my SU business. We had a great time and I really want to continue our friendships. Oh yes, if you still would like to purchase Stampin Up products, I have two very good friends that were a part of my team that will continue to serve you.

While telling you all this, I wanted to share something. I needed a picture. So the quickest thing I could do was make an ATC card. An ATC card is made for you to share or swap with someone else. They are all the same size (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches). Some swaps have theme's but basically you do what you want to do. So I decided to share a simple, simple ATC card I made this morning (instead of going on my daily walk). If you'd like to learn more about ATC cards or participate in a Swap, then please email or call me. My email address is cailliersd(at)hotmail.com.
Take care and again Happy New Year.
Hugs,

12 Days of Christmas

2009-12-15T14:07:00.017-06:00

Hey Everyone,
I know you probably have noticed the change in the contents of my blog. I'll explain that later. What I would like to share with you are five tags I made in a challenge hosted by Media Artist "Tim Holtz". I did not get to do all 12 but he posted 12 tags in 12 days on his blog with complete instructions. I have a long, long way to go in order to perfect all the techniques he showed us, but I did my best and had a good time making them. They really look better in person. You know about my camera issue. You can take a look at his 12 on his blog here. It seems as though he makes these tags every year but this is the first year that I decided to try them. Whew.. some were easy and some were way out there.
So you can see I did the easy ones. Hope you enjoy them.
Hugs,