9.28.2012

Finally getting some quotes down

Working a little on my Inspiration Deck this week...between work, and Bike's Blues and BBQ I haven't had much time this week but I am accomplishing a little.

I ordered the book that Jessica mentioned in her blog post, Desire to Inspire, and I am really looking forward to getting it...I am on limited time right now so I will post links later to Jessica's blog and also the book.

Here are a few of my cards with quotes...




Have a FaBuLoUs Friday!!!!
x0x0x
Monica

9.25.2012

Mail Art

I whipped this up last night to drop in the mail for someone who inspires me to do new things...

Can't wait for her to get it....




I have a lot of envelopes...I think I will do some more of these...
Have a FaBuLoUs evening!!!!
x0x0x
MadZie

9.23.2012

More of the process...

Been working some more on my cards today...added some gesso circles and sewed around all the edges...now to add the quotes and a stamp...then seal then done and onto another deck...I am so loving how these have turned out. I can't wait to get started on some more...




Inspirational Quote Deck Swap

I've been working on my cards for the swap...I can't stay away from them...I love how they are turning out and I am so excited to know I am going to get a completely unique and one of a kind deck in exchange for what I send.

Check out the details here... http://www.insearchofdessert.com/?p=8428&cpage=1#comment-18891

I think I am going to make a few to send to very special people for Christmas...I just love this idea and want to share with everyone.

I will be adding more layers and sewing to these before I am done...
Have an awesome day
x0x0x
MadZie

9.16.2012

September ATC Swap

Here are the 2 ATC's I made for the swap over at birdnutsmixedmedia.blogspot.com


Fun stuff!!! Go check out the swap, there's still time to enter.

Thanks for stopping by.
x0x0x
MadZie

Inspiration Deck Swap 2012

Just in case anyone is interested in signing up for the swap I mentioned in the previous post, here is the link to the site http://www.insearchofdessert.com/

Definitely check it out.

Have a FaBuLoUs Day!!!

x0x0x
MadZie

Wow...where have I been???

I hadn't realized it had been this long since I posted...things have been a bit crazy and off kilter...
I can say that these last few weeks have been a huge test for me...seeing my child in a devastating situation but at the same time having to deal with her being in total denial. When someone changes so drastically, literally overnight, it can be very hard to reach them, and when it is your child, it takes it's toll on the heart and soul.

The end result was that, because she was not able emotionally to see what was happening, and all of the decisions she was making were so destructive, I had to step in. My only option was to put her on a plane and send her 1800 miles away to live with her dad. This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make, but I had to put my personal feelings aside and do what was best for her. So off she went with nothing but a suitcase and her puppy. I hope and pray every single day that with time, she will allow herself to go through the process of healing and see, once again, what an  awesome, beautiful young woman she is, and that she deserves so much more than she so abruptly settled for. I have all the faith in the world in her.

So my mojo has kind of disappeared through all of this chaos...but I am getting it back.

I have been working on some backgrounds and made a couple of ATC cards for Denise Phillip's September challenge.

Then today, on facebook, I came across a link for a inspirational quote deck swap...oh man this is just what I need right now and I am SO GLAD that I found it. I am all signed up and really excited and looking forward to the end result.

I have also decided I am going to make a deck to send to my daughter...pieces of me, inspiration and hope for her, and also love and healing. I can't wait to get started.

x0x0x
MadZie

8.06.2012

Sea of Love

I journal page for the Mermaid Diaries.
I love the song, Sea of Love, especially the version done by Robert Plant and the Honey Drippers.
It inspired me to do a journal page, thinking of my husband while doing it. I love him so much and don't know what I would do without the love he returns to me and all of the support he gives me. He believes in me and that is PRICELESS.
I love the intense color that I get from my Portfolio water soluble oil pastels...only thing I don't like about them is finding something to write on it after they are dry. I ended up having to use white acrylic paint and a fine liner...took awhile but it was worth it.
Thanks for stopping by.
x0x0x
MadZie

8.02.2012

Recycled Day Planner

We recently got everything out of storage and to the house, and in going through things, I found an old day planner from 2007...
I decided to recycle it and use it for another journal...
"The Mermaid Diaries"

I had so much fund with this one...Used my printables from deviantscrap.com and the always amazing Nancy Baumiller.
Go get ya some!!!!

Now to fill this journal with even more mixed media and journaling.
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a FaBuLoUs Day!!!
x0x0x
MadZie

7.27.2012

JULY ATC's

Here are the 2 ATC's I did for the July swap over at Ms. Denise Phillip's blog birdnutsmixedmedia.blogspot.com



I waited until the last minute (sorry Denise)...
The theme for this month was Nature, so I did a serious one, and a silly one..love how they both turned out and can't wait to send them on to Denise.
She teamed up with Kristin Hubik of Retro Cafe' Art  www.retrocafeart.com for this month's prize of a $25.00 gift certificate and some super cool lazer cut outs...

Definitely check out Denises' blog for details on the next give-a-way.

Have a FaBuLoUs Day
Thanks for stopping by
x0x0x
MadZie

6.22.2012

Art Filled Weekend for me

I gotta get my art on this weekend...

A little teaser...

I've been asked to do some designs for one of our 3 booths for Chicago CHA...I'm really excited for the opportunity and the exposure. Hoping to end up designing something for each booth...I mean c'mon....7 Gypsies...Canvas Corp., Tattered Angels...all amazing products and endless inspiration to be working with....

I plan on incorporating some of Nancy Baumillers work that I got over at the awesome deviantscrap.com and Crowabout Studio's...

Now to make the magic happen..
x0x0x
MadZie

Can't post pictures yet...but when I can I will...

6.11.2012

3rd ATC for the swap and contest

Ok this is my 3rd ATC for the swap and contest over at Denise Phillips blog birdnutsmixedmedia.com

She Dreams With Her Eyes Wide Open...a day dreamer yes? ALWAYS...nothin wrong with dreaming at anytime as far as I'm concerned...I am living proof that dreams do come true, so KEEP DREAMING!!!


Have a Fabulous evening and thanks for stopping by
x0x0x
MadZie

6.10.2012

1 more ATC

LOL...My girlfriend Kathryn is so funny...she always makes me laugh...when she saw my posts on Facebook showing my ATC's she said she would love one that said...But What if I Can't Find My Big Girl Panties...she saw that quote on Pinterest, so I got my goodies out again and made an ATC that I am going to take to her at work tomorrow...

I LOVE how it came out...and the girl on the ATC kinda looks like her so it's even funnier...

Thanks again to the amazing Nancy Baumiller and Crowabout StudioB over at Deviantscrap.com for the downloads...I love them TONZ.
Thanks for stopping by ...
Be FaBuLoUs
x0x0x
MadZie

Some Good Advice

My 2nd ATC for the swap and coupon giveaway with Nancy Baumiller of Crowabout StudioB and Deviantscrap.com

Go check out the details over at Denise Phillips FaBuLoUs blog birdnutsmixedmedia.com

I am having sooo much fun with these...
Thanks for stopping by...
Have a FaBuLoUs Day!!!
x0x0x
MadZie

ATC Card

I'm taking part in the ATC Swap and contest for a $25.00 coupn from Nancy Baumiller and DeviantScrap.com and this is 1 of 3 ATC's I'm sending Denise Phillips who is hosting the swap.


Definitely head over to check it out...here are all the details...

June 2012's ATC Swap and $25 Coupon Giveaway with Nancy Baumiller of Crowabout StudioB at DeviantScrap.com
Woo Hoo!!!
Come get all the Details on how to Enter at
www.BirdnutsMixedMedia.blogspot.com

Im working on my second ATC now...I'll post pics when she is done.
Thanks for stopping by...
x0x0x
MadZie