A Curious Thing . . .

with wings, of course.

The recipe for this layout:
Add together an antique pedestal table, a vintage and bedecked bottle, an irresistably cute face, a paper skirt and a pair of wings. Then add a flower pot for a hat and Tiffany lamp for a parasol and you have a very curious thing; "a thing with wings".
This week's Three Muses Challenge

Credits:
BG is blending of ppr 1 from Marie Collaborative Kit by Tangie Baxter/Sherrie JD available @ Scrapbook Graphics/Scrap Orchard with ppr 24 and wordart from Wonderland Kit by Tangie Baxter @ Scrapbook Graphics
Skirt and head (Barbara) from Adelaide and Amelia Kit by Christine Honsinger {Fiddlette Designs} @ Scrap Artist
Everything else from Wonderland Kit by Tangie Baxter @ Scrapbook Graphics

Nellie L'Orange

I have recently made a goal to expand my horizons and participate in some new challenges I haven't yet tried. This ATC was created for the Theme Thursday Challenge

Credits:
BG is a combo of Moody Paper in orange by Eclectic Designs by Gabi and Nancie Row Janitz's Mixed Media Backgrounds blended against an antique music sheet cover.

Strip on bottom from So Edgey and bird cage from
Clarabelle's Collage World by Christine Honsinger.

Bird from Marie Kit by Tangie Baxter/Sherrie JD.

Chain and charm from Authentic Artistry Alpha by Christina Renee.

Sad but True . . .

Persnickety Chick has decided to hang up her "Creative Team" hat for a while. Alas I will never be able to stay fully away from the digital scrapping world so chances are you will still see me from time to time. Above is my latest layout. I had so much fun creating it, I wasn't sure when to stop!(click here for credits). I love anything Alice in Wonderland related and Tangie's new kit is so loaded with so many amazing things!

Oh and FYI, I have also decided that I will be devoting more time to expressing my artistic self through more tangible "three-dimensional" projects. Be sure to check back in for pics of my finished pieces.

Hard to believe but . . .

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Just click on the link here and you're all set!

Something Quirky is going on here . . .

I'm not entirely sure what's come over me but lately I can't seem to create anything but these really quirky pages. It's true I've always been more of a "quirkster" than a traditional scrapper but I mean, "What's with all the big noggins?" LOL! Maybe it's just these great new funky kits! I can't help but be inspired and I suppose the important thing is that I had so much fun creating these. I hope they will be embraced not just despite but actually for their quirk value.

Life is a Circus (created from and inspired by Windy Van Hooten's by Fiddlette)-



and this quirky card featuring me and a friend
(created from Pinkie Promise ATC Kit by Tangie Baxter and Sherrie JD

It's been too long . . .

And I am so sorry! I have been super busy with all sorts of things these days and I have to come clean and admit that I have let my blog fall by the wayside a bit. To catch up completely would take far too long so I'll just start from scratch and fill you all in on what's happening right now.

Some of the amazing girls I work with on Tangie's team have been working really hard on our new Team Blog and it is awesome. If you haven't had a chance to check it out, I would do so. There are some exciting things taking place right now. And for a chance to try out some of our fun Altered Artspiration challenges, you can always check out the forums at Scrapbook Graphics.

Speaking of challenges: Holy Cow! You have got to give this one a gander; teehee.

This week's Altered Hearts Challenge is being hosted by the fabulous Kate and I cannot wait to give this one a try.

Tangie and Sherrie (the Dynamic Duo; they are being called these days) have teamed up again for the SunShine ATC Kit available in both their shops right now. Below is an ATC I made using just some of the goodies:


Over at Scrap Artist, the ever talented Christine Honsinger aka Fiddlette has been creating up a storm and proving once again just how talented she really is. Here is my newest favorite; a collaboration with Sherrie Drummond . . . Viva Frida!


And here's one more, just 'cause it is one that is close to my heart and I'm just so excited that it got Gallery Standouts. . .



Well . . . it appears it still took quite a bit of space just to get caught up. Guess for all those that really know me, you couldn't really expect much less. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Until next time . . .

Let's Go Green!

With so much going on this month, I wanted to sneak in here before things got too crazy and I wasn't able to post for a bit . . .
For the entire month of March, in addition to scrapping up a storm for Tangie and Sherrie (how could I resist; have you seen all their latest masterpieces?), as a member of the Green Team for the Shops at 25 West (where I have my little Victorian boutique-Les Lavande), I will be busy preparing events and activities to get the people of my small town ready for an Earth Day Celebration. It is our goal to raise enough awareness so that next year's celebration will be even better! I can't wait!

In the meantime, here are two of my latest creations-








Both of these ATC's are for the great challenges taking place every Friday both at Scrapbook Graphics (Tangie Baxter's Altered Artspirations and Sherrie JD's Altered Hearts)

I hope you will come play along!

And here's one of my personal (new) favorites:



I just adore these Flitter Sweets from Fiddlette @ Scrap Artist.

Changes on the TBD front . . .

Most everyone is aware by now that Tangie Baxter Designs is no longer operating as your one-stop "Altered" Shoppe these days but some of you may not be aware that there are other changes going on right now, as well. For instance, both Tangie Baxter and Sherrie Drummond are holding challenges at their respective new homes; Tangie at Scrapbook Graphics and Sherrie at Scrap Orchard. I happen to know that they promise to be fun and fabulous and very much inclined to us "altered artists" including but not limited to weekly ATC challenges complete with prizes, even!
Here are two of my submissions for the challenges to be hosted February 25th:
#1-She Walks in Beauty; for the Altered Hearts Challenge: Lyrics (details here).


#2-When Pigs Fly ; for Tangie's Altered Challenge: Altering Brushes/Stamps
(details here)



If you're up for a challenge to get a little funky and have some altered fun, don't hesitate to check it out. And if you can't play this week, be sure to check back later.
And FYI, for those who may be interested:

Been a bit since I last posted so thought I would just pop in and share a couple of my newest layouts with you all.
One of Me and the Hubby:



And one of just "Me"; a page from my Art Journal:

Credits for both can be found here.

March marks the beginning of a new Challenge schedule at Scrap Artist so be sure to check the forums beginning March 10th for the latest Altered/Heritage challenge news!

Altered Art Challenges for February

Due to some restructuring over at Scrap Artist, I will now be hosting TWO challenges a month. This will really put my creativity to the test but I assure you it will always be my aim that the challenges be one thing and one thing only (besides "challenging, of course)and that is FUN! There are so many amazing new kits hitting the stores this month that you're bound to find all kinds of wonderful goodies to create with. Check out these making their appearance at Totally New Tuesday tomorrow!
And for a sample of what you can do with Fiddlette's amazing, Lulu in Love Kit, here is this week's Altered/Collage Challenge-



If you'd like to play along, click on the link here for more details and away you go! Look forward to seeing you there!

Constant Change=Craziness+a little fun=Sanity

Welp,this past month has been a whirlwind of activity and I've had a lot going on (when do I ever not.) It seems like my life is contantly changing and I never fail to have to simply go with the flow. But in the midst of the chaos that is my life I've been trying to have a bit of fun, as well.
This Tuesday I will be hosting the Altered Collage Challenge over at Scrap Artist. A little project inspired from the pages of Somerset Studios. Above is a sneak peek of what to expect but you can check out all of the details this Tuesday in the Challenges Forum.

I decided to stay on with Tangie and all the gals over at TBD for one more month and it has been a sheer pleasure. The Enchanted Art Box Collaboration is one of my favorite kits to date and now Tangie and Sherrie have come together for a second one; even more watercolor yumminess and doodle goodness!
Tangie also recently "revamped" her Twilight kit and I couldn't miss the chance to create a layout in honor of all of those closet Twilight fans (you know you're out there-teehee)