I just couldn't do it...

I went out this week and tried to get my photos for this

week's Scavenger Hunt Sunday, and nothing was working for me.

So sad to say I had to take a pass on this weeks hunt. 

I think I got a little bit distracted when I saw this little fella flying around.

I caught quit a few shots of him, But I just love the way this one tuned out.  

You know how I love to get shots of Humming birds. 

I also got a shot of this guy trying to stay hydrated..

You need to do that here in the desert.  I just love the reflection here..

I also have been busy playing with my Art supplies.

This is the Mixed Media page I did for a brand new challenge

that's going on.  It's a Mixed Media color challenge. 

Hosted by Mona and Sue.

The colors this for the challenge are Pink and Grey and Black.

I painted my page grey, and then added some crackle finish to it and then pink

on top. I love the way it turned out.  

I also made a tag for a Girlfriend of mine.. 

It was her Birthday.  I have told you before how I love 

to give a handmade bookmark along with a book.  I do hope she likes it.

Lots of pink paint and markers and pencils used up this week. Hee Hee..

 On Wednesday we will be taking Big Bertha to

Oregon for a whole week. I am super excited.  

You know who I will be visiting?

Hugs~ 

Living the Dream Part #2

Linking up with Texture Tuesday I used Sagebrush by KK at 75%

I am back today to show you what I have been up to.

I really do love it here in Boulder City.  I have been getting

up early with my husband and taking morning walks once he leaves for work.

It really is a beautiful city.  But I must get that walk in early or it gets way to hot. 

Linking up with Tuesday Muse.  added texture by Nancy is Asian Influence at 100% soft light

Last week I told you I did another page in my Art Journal.

A trailer that is..  I must admit I like the first one better.  

But I did have fun playing around with this one..

My girlfriends came over and they think I should take a photo of this

page and then put the photo on a canvas..  I just had to giggle and say why not

just do it on the canvas in the first place.  We shall see what I do. 

Also my friends daughter Graduated from High School.

I had some fun creating this card for her.

Yep, I pulled out my sewing machine once again.

I have been busy working on another Journal page.

Its for a new challenge that is going on.  Its a Mixed Media Color Challenge.

I hope I get my page done before this challenge ends.

I want to say thanks once again for all the wonderful comments 

you all leave me.  It really makes my day!

Hugs!

Linking up with

Living the Dream

With the weather being windy and hot I have
been spending a little bit more time inside, playing in my Art Journal.

I have been wanting to paint a mixed media canvas
with a trailer on it, so I thought I would give it
a try in my Journal before I tried it on a canvas.


 

This page was done with all sorts of mediums.
I used sheet music paper along with book paper to make the trailer, trees, and Sun.
Then watercolors and acrylic along with oil pastels to paint my page.

Let me tell you I can waste away a whole day listening to music
and getting lost in my thoughts as I paint in my journal.




The only problem I have is that I feel like I get stuck.
I feel like my pages need more.  So I have a handful of
pages I am trying to figure out what to do with.
I'm sure the more pages I do, I will get more comfortable with
what to do.  We shall see.


I also have a couple of sketches I want share with you.
While on vacation my Daughter and I decided to do a "Face Off".

We found a face on pinterest and  then had a contest: Who could
draw it the best..  It was so much fun.

                                 My Daughters sketch                                            My sketch

As you can see my daughter can draw much better than me.
But when it was all done we had to laugh at how different the faces
looked.  Were we even looking at the same photo for inspiration??

Well, that's all I have for you right now. I do have another mixed media
Trailer to share with you, that's after I put the final touches on it.

I do hope everyone is enjoying their summer or winter
depending on where you live.

Till next time~ 

Flower Power

It's always fun to take a trip to the nursery this time

of year to see all the beautiful flowers. 

This year I won't be buying flowers.

Just taking photos of flowers. 

Linking up with Tuesday Muse and Texture Tuesday..

I used two different textures on my photo.
Asian influence from Nancy and Oh my from Kim.
I am pretty sure they were both at 100%. 


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It's all about Washi Tape over at
City Crafters challenge blog. 

So many different styles to play with... fun fun.. 

Kirsty is our host and has asked us to create a tag

and dress it up with a little bit of Washi tape.

You know how much I love making tags.

This is another flat tag that will be used as bookmark.

To get all the details on this challenge hop on over to CCCB!

Another flower to brighten up your day.

I am really happy you stopped by..

Hugs~ 

Shades of Pink

I had big plans yesterday to get all

my yard work done.  There is lots of  trimming

to be done, not to mention all the weeds that need

to be pulled.  Well after about 4 hours outside I called it

quits.  But I will head back out today.

Yes...  I am slathered  up in sunscreen and got my big sombrero on.

The big old sun isn't going to stop me.

Linking to Texture Tuesday.  I used kk dusty rose at 60%

also linking to Tuesday Muse

But as I am getting ready for spring 

Something is missing. 

No planting..  This year I won't be adding anything

new to my yard.  I always love to make my trip to the nursery

to see what new lovely plants to pick out to put in my yard.

This year I am just trimming and pulling and cleaning.

I am going to miss working in my yard.

But I am going to love seeing the beauty in this

big beautiful country of ours!

If you are a new reader here to my blog,

My Hubby and I are renting out our house and

traveling the country in our fifth wheel.

It will be quite the adventure..

This week over at 

City Crafter Challenge blog 

its all about pink..

I am Hosting this week over at CCCB,

and I am doing color challenge

Shades of pink.

I created a tiny canvas.

I used papers from MME and acrylic paints, 

water color paints

rub-ons.  I think that's about it.

Oh yea..

 and a tiny bit of washi tape.

Can you see it?  

And I put this cute little quote on my canvas 

because I have started the process of going 

through all my worldly possession trying to decide 

what to keep and what will go to storage and what will be 

donated to Good will..

Only 102 days left.  But who's counting.. 

If you would like would like all the details on

this challenge or just take a peek at what all the other

gals came up with for this week challenge you can hop on over to 

Thanks so much for stopping by..

till next time.

Hugs~

Hello my friends.

Today I bring you  photos of happy flowers.
All the way from Solvang, CA.



When we go on our little trips we love to go exploring or hiking
or just take a drive along the Pacific Coast Hwy.

This trip was a bit different.  We just hung out and relaxed.
But after the third day my hubby decided we should take a little
drive into Solvang.  And I am so glad we did.  We have been there
many times. And we just love this little Dutch town.

But this time was a bit different.
There were so many flowers blooming everywhere.
What a lovely site it was.

It was a perfect day to take a stroll in this scenic little town.
If you have never been here it is well worth the drive.
Lots of cute little shops and restaurants.  One could spend a
whole day and not see it all.

Do you see that Olsens Bakery shop.
We stopped in there and got a whole tub of Danish butter cookies.
I think I already polished off half that tub..
They taste so yummy dipped in my coffee.


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So here is my project for this weeks challenge over at
City Crafters Challenge Blog.  

This weeks challenge is All About Glitter.
Charlene is our hosted this week and wants us to add some
sparkle to your project.

As you can see I used glitter glue on my journal page.
I did a whole lot of outlining with the sparkly glue.

I used acrylic and watercolor paints on this page.
Along with some scrapbook paper for my flower.
This page came together pretty easy and was a lot of fun to create.

I also love the little happy reminder
on this page.  Makes me smile.

So to get the details on this challenge you can head on over to

So I hope you chose to be happy as well today.

I know It makes me happy that you

stopped in today..

I am a bit behind on visiting you all.

But I plan on stopping by to see what you have

been up to soon!

Till next time.

Linda~

Thank you so much...

For all your well wishes. 

I slept most of the day away and woke up the next

morning feeling wonderful.  In fact, I spent all

morning out in my backyard..

And as I was sitting outside sipping my coffee, these little

fellas were just begging to have their photos taken. 

These little red finches are pretty spooky birds.

Every time I go outside, they all fly into my Star Jasmine.

It takes them quite awhile before they pop out again.

But I had my camera out and was waiting.

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I also have a journal page to share with you. I was going to 

show you it on Tuesday because I used some more of that map

on my background.  But I had no photos of it until now.

It's a mixed media mosaic page.  I had a blast making this

page. Lots and Lots of mod podge. You know how much 

I love to play with it and make a big gooey mess.   

A lovely lady named Linda made a Youtube video that explained how to make this

page. If you would like to see it you can hop on over HERE. 

I used an old cereal box and used Mod Podge to glue the papers down

to the box. And then I cut them out into the shapes you see.

On the video they called them tiles. 

And it is crazy...they kinda are like tiles. 

Really thick and sturdy.  

My Theme was Paris.  It's just a dream of mine to

go there one day.  (No not in my trailer). LOL.

I actually pulled out my hot glue gun to attach

most of the tiles.  But I used foam dots to raise the Eiffel Tower.

I had so much fun making this page, so I am going to do another.

I am thinking PINK and SPARKLY.

You know I love to play with glitter. 

 That's all I have for today.

I am so glad you stopped by.
I will see you soon my sweet friends.

Hugs~

Happy Birthday...

Hello my sweet friends.  Just a quick little post today to wish
a special someone a Happy Birthday..

This is my Daughter and she turns 25 today..
That can't be right, I can't be old enough to have a 25 year old.
I have to say she is the best daughter anyone could ever ask for
I am one lucky mom..



You know I made her a birthday card but in my hurry to
get ready for my trip I had forgot to take a photo of it.

But I have done a page in my
Art Journal a while ago..  I can't remember if

I had shared it with you or not.  So I am sharing it

with you now. 

Happy Birthday Jessica...
I do hope you enjoy your day.

Hugs~