Foil Painting

Good morning! Yes, it's still morning here.

I tried a new technique this past weekend, and the results were stunning. I need to scan a picture so you can see what I mean. And it was very easy to do.

I stamped on acetate with Staz-On, let dry, then colored in with markers. Next I crumpled a piece of aluminum foil and put behind the acetate. I attached the "sandwich" to cardstock with brads (or eyelets). It was gorgeous! I really must scan it.

Another technique I want to try is encaustic wax. I think it's so cool, and I remember doing something similar as a child. We would shave crayons into waxed paper, then put leaves on top of that, then more waxed paper. Then iron. The crayons between the waxed papers would melt and hold the waxed paper together, and the leaves were added embellishment. I think I remember making a frame for this and hanging it on the wall. So now I just need to get out the old crayons and play.

Below is one of the t-shirts that are available from My Paper Moon. You need to check them out. I'm adding more as quickly as I can.

There is a storm in the Atlantic named Chantal, but she's moving north, so we don't have to worry about her. The next one is rolling off the coast of Africa (so I've been told), so I'll have to keep my eyes open for that one.

Ok, need to get to work, so will talk to you soon.

Scrapbooking T-Shirts and Stuff

Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since I've posted anything! My only excuse is that I've been very busy!

I have new Scrapbooking Maniac T-Shirts for sale on my website....www.mypapermoon.com, but I'll give you a little sneak peak here...


These are done up on white t-shirts, and are very cute. I'll be adding other t-shirts, so be sure to check back often for updates.

I've been on a mini vacation, since I was last here...I visited with my sister and her family in Ormond Beach the end of June through the first part of July. We had a lot of fun and I got a little tan.

I also have joined Soldier's Angels, a very worthwhile organization which helps support our troops. You can visit their website here: www.soldiersangels.org. I have joined some of the card teams, since that is what I do best, but there are all kinds of teams there and many ways you can help to make a soldier's life brighter.

Well, I promise not to stay away so long....

Until we meet again.....

Hello...

Hello....I know I haven't been around much, but it's a busy time at work, a busy time at My Paper Moon, and I have a sick kitty to take care of, so I've been neglecting my blog.

The picture above was a scene I made. Lots of masking, including the circle. I like the way it turned out, though. I got the idea from Brigitta at Rubber Stamp Chat, http://rubberstampchat.net/. You need to head on over there and check out her gorgeous scenes.

I've also recently joined Jeans Art Dolls, another chat and gallery. You might want to check that out also. Lots of good stuff there. The link is http://www.jeansartdolls.com/. Very friendly people.

Now on to my sick kitty...he obviously was in a fight with another animal. I noticed a small place on his paw, but he's and inside/mostly outside cat, and he's not the friendliest cat in the world (except when he wants to be). Anyway, that was on Friday. By Tuesday it looked much worse, was much bigger. On Wednesday I took him to the vet. They found another puncture wound on his back near his tail. Anywho, they gave me antibiotics to give him and sent him home.

Zoom ahead to Tuesday. I gave him the last dose of antibiotics, but he didn't seem any better, so I called the vet and took him back. The place on his back had scabbed over, but there was a big pocket of pus and his foot was still oozing. So, I had to leave him in the kitty hospital overnight. They gave him an anesthetic, then lanced and cleaned the place on his back and worked on his paw. I brought him home Wednesday morning and he was not a happy camper. We now have a different antibiotic, which seems to be working.

So, that's where I've been....talk to you again soon.

Chalked Backgrounds

I found this neat technique for backgrounds and wanted to share.

You will need:
Chalk
Cotton balls
Baby Wipes
Matte cardstock

Rub the chalk into the cardstock, using cotton balls. I used several different colors of chalk. When you are done, wipe the chalk with baby wipes, blending as you go. The baby wipes will set the chalk, so no sealer is needed. I let dry naturally, but you can speed up drying time with your heat gun.

Your paper will have a textured look.

When dry, use Staz-On ink to stamp your image.

Happy Birthday Scotty!

Happy 22nd Birthday, Scotty! We are proud of you!

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Scotty is serving in Ramadi, Iraq with the 3rd ID. This is his second tour of duty there.

Wild Thing and Dessert

Today's art is an ATC made by Andrea Cloutier, a member of my design team.

I don't have any techniques today, so instead I will give you a recipe I just got from another stamper. I haven't made it yet, but it sounds delicious, and I can't wait to try it.


Pina Colada Pudding

1 box 4 serv instant coconut pudding
1 can 14 - 16 oz pineapple (tidbits or crushed) chilled if possible
1 container non dairy desert topping (cool whip) thawed if possible

open - dump in a bowl - stir - serve.

This is an easy dessert for a last minute dinner or holiday.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Inchies

I love spring! It's one of my favorite times of the year. It's warm, but there is a breeze to keep it from being so hot. I haven't turned my air conditioner on yet, and dread the time that I have to do that, so I'm just enjoying the weather.

I have discovered a new papercraft...Inchies. The jury is still out on whether I like to do them or not but I did make 20 last night just to see how it went. They are SMALL!!! There is hardly any room at all to work with. The worst part was trying to cut out teensy images.

If you'd like to see what I'm talking about before I get mine posted, just do a google search and you will find lots of sites.

That's all for now...talk to you again soon.