Check out Tim Holtz's new collection - Fabulous!

Hey Artsy Fartsy Friends - Go to www.timholtz.com and check out his new fabulous collection.
I'm totally wowwed! Smooches, I'll have some creations to post soon. I've had some craft room time recently a.k.a. Savannah's nap time.

Check out some of my favorite blogs ...

Just like shopping or chatting online is a release for some women, art is a release for me. I love to block out some time and create. I love being amongst my artsy fartsy things and putter around. Whether it be to make a card for someone or to straighten my ribbon. It is so important to my mental health. I can't explain it. It makes me feel so lovely. Here are a few of my favorite sites. I encourage you to create something that makes you feel lovely. Don't give me that crap about not having a creative bone in your body. EVERYONE is creative in some way. Find it! Smooches, Amy.

I love Art Chix Studio for Vintage Art and German Foil (wings, crowns, borders, flowers, etc. in beautiful metallics) and lots of fun Altered Art Ideas. http://www.artchixstudio.com/ I'll be entering the 'twinchie' True Colours' art swap in March. I can't wait to see what I come up with. I've never made twinchie's before but, love the concept (2"x2" little pieces of artwork) I'll post what I make so you can see what I'm up to. Also, check out the owner of Artchix blog (Helga): www.myartisticlife.typepad.com

My newest find is http://www.mind-wideopen.blogspot.com/ They have a monthly art challenge. On the 1st of every month, they post an art pic to be used any way you like along with a word for inspiration and you have to complete and email a pic of what you created in by the 7th at midnight. Then, they're judged and if you win you get a gift certificate to their online store. Fun!

My favorite rubber stamp company is of course Stampin' Up! I have a fabulous demonstrator if you need one. Kathy Morgan in Abq. rocks! Check out their site: http://www.stampinup.com/

Have fun creating!

January Challenge from Mind Wide Open ...

Holy Cow - It's been so long since I've sat down to create for the heck of it. I found this fabulous site that has a monthly creativity challenge and I decided to enter. Here's my art piece....

October Stamp Group Project - Fall Colors Card/Embossed Metal

There are lots of different steps to this project so instead of typing them all out I'm going to highlight the newest technique - Embossed metal... With your Versamark Pad stamp on white (any color really) cardstock. Then emboss with gold metallic powder. Repeat. 4 times total. Then, warm the melted powder. Press your stamp on Versamark then on the metallic paper. Hold there for a few seconds then remove. Your stamped impression should look like embossed metal. warm the melted powder then repeat as many times as you want. If you want more detailed instructions on the whole card, etc. let me know and I'll email them to you. Smooches, Enjoy!

October Stamp Group Project - Pumpkin Card

Pumpkin Card - Embossed in black on vellum. Then, colored with markers on unembossed side. Torn across bottom of vellum to give a rustic look. Attach to Mustard cardstock at top under scored lip. Punch two holes at top with 1/4" punch. Then, color black and white ribbon with markers in matching colors. Tie Bow. Stamp sentiment. Attach mustard to artichoke cardstock. Stamp artichoke with leaves along scored edge.

2008 World Card Making Day Contest

I've had a little bit of time to get into the craft room within the last few weeks. I made some cards for entry into the World Card Making Day Contest for Paper Crafts Magazine. I'm super excited about my entries. One of my goals is to be a published artist so, I'm hoping that this is where it begins. How amazing to open one of my favorite magazines and see my creations! I can't wait! The first card is my Mom's Birthday card made in her new favorite colors with a Sassy "Spoil Me" girl from my latest goodies from http://www.artchixstudio.com/ (Love their vintage art!) The next 3 cards are my entries. I tried to use various techniques but, I have a few favorites that I use often. I'm an edge rougher. I love the texture and dimension it gives. I used a few different punches on the cards. My new favorite addition to my cards and projects though is crepe paper. I'm having so much fun folding, attaching, fanning, etc. with it. Try it on your next foo fee card. My Stampin' Up! Group meets this week so, I should have some fun pics to post from that. Smooches!

Mom's Birthday Card