New Canvas Part 2

I just love it when an idea pops in my head and it comes together!
This canvas was fun, simplistic and energizing and it seems to be producing the result in others that it did in me…… smiles!
"Building layers tells my story" is stenciled into the side of the canvas; a nice reminder that no matter how we choose to embrace life we are people with layers, many layers that we have gained along the way…..

Julie Nutting doll stamps are one of those frills that have found their home in my studio.  A fond childhood memory that my mother created for me was teaching me how to make paper dolls out of the old Montgomery Wards catalogue. A pair of scissors, and a cardboard box made it complete because I now could go to the home decor section and decorate my house. Glue? Nothing fancy, water and flour was the paste of the day and it worked! 

Golden Gel Mediums Regular Gel (Gloss) my new preferred medium! And my tip for the day; apply with your fingers!

See the Tim Holtz tissue wrap - Melange
The texture of this paper is fantastic with the gel gloss!

Elementals window stencils by Prima Finnabair

a little Apple Barrel paint applied ….. true confession;
I still have a hard time with smearing paint over the paper!

Ranger makes this yummy Texture Paste
that is nice!
My cleanup tip: take the stencil outside and use the water hose to wash it up!

What should be next?

This texture thing always makes me smile!

and she is at home!
"I Live Inspired"

The "halo" is part of the window stencil
and originally I was going to place my girl as though she was
walking out of the window, but I changed the composition. 

Still trying to be comfortable with layers….. it is hard to find that stopping place!
True confession if you look closely you can spot a few more things I added!

trust in
 your potential,
ENJOY
the process,
TRY
something new,
EXPLORE
possibilities,
but most of all 
BELIEVE

A Donna Downy Unity Stamp

dimensions added makes for a nice canvas…..

Sally Lynn MacDonald with Palettini Collection "Travel Documents" stamp made it
to my canvas too. (If, you have not used her stamps you are missing an adventure.)
 After all traveling is a layer my girl
loves to do!

Worn Lipstick Distress Ink is one of my favorite "go to inks"!
She is stepping out in orange heels…...
Orange is the hot new fashion color this fall and every wardrobe needs a few orange accessories!

Art Anthology Coloration Sprays contributed my drippies!
Drippies are just therapy; what more can one say?

Hope you smiled at least once while reading my blog today!
Go -  be kind, and be gentle to all you meet today!
And remember the layers on the person standing in front of you may have
been added with pain along the way,
but that pain has been glossed over where you can no longer see it.
You have an opportunity to add a nice, colorful layer to them….

and their smile will be a beautiful moment for you!

"TRUST THE PROCESS"

Thank you for meeting me in Studio 52,

where serendipity moments happen!

Teresa

Artful Words by Teresa

Sometimes, well make that most of the time when you live in the creative side you just don't stop looking, learning, and creating! I wanted to share a few creations I have been putting together with my Rhonna Designs iPad App. I think you can waste create for hours and hours and wonder where the time evaporated to! As with all techie stuff there is a learning curve. This app is worth the investment if you like the look of mixed media and I do! I just cannot always drag around my wonderful art supplies and play so this app seems to curb that desire a tad bit.

This is a creation I did during worship yesterday! I felt Abba Father speaking to me about traveling far, the requirements? Stand STILL and Do NOT BE Moved by ALL of the things that surround my little world. Sounds pretty easy; not so much! As our pastor was sharing yesterday our society has become very toxic. Many, many things are vying for our attention. We have to find that time, that secret place to be alone, really alone with Him. 

Yesterday all of our children "came home" to enjoy some chicken enchiladas, rice and beans.....

Damita is such a great help in the kitchen! I tell her and Olivia all the time that they are going to be wonderful cooks one day. Not sure if they can grasp the bigger picture, but never the less I insist on their help! Indeed Damita is Special to me and she makes me smile! I call her my 

FASHION GURU! 

ANOTHER NEW CREATION PROJECT.....

Prima Marketing has a wonderful collection of rubber stamps by Julie Nutting. 

See her blog here: 

Julie Nutting Designs

Sooooo many to choose from; Julie and Natalie and Shay and Lorena and Tasha and Mindy and Priscilla and Mia and Kate and Olive and Sunshine and well you get the general idea! Soooo many and soooo little time!!!

I always loved playing with paper dolls when I was a little girl. My mother would mix up some flour and water and make a gooey substance she called paste. She would let me have the expired Montgomery Wards catalog and a big cardboard box and a pair of scissors! I would cut and paste and create for hours on end. I am excited about the endless possibilities of mixing these in with my mixed media......... you will have to visit my blog again to see the ongoing story! P.S. Thank you Miss Ann L. for introducing me to these adorable little ladies and allowing me to "play" with your dolls!

NO Matter HOW I feel These words spoke, 

well breathed a breath of fresh air into my weary soul! 

JESUS 

has and will always BELIEVE in me! 

I am the 

APPLE of His eye. 

I am special to HIM. I am his little princess!

AND SO ARE YOU! Now go and create something that inspires you and reminds you of the beauty all around ......

Till next time my coffee cup and mouse meet.....

Teresa