Rose Not quite an ATC and a Blog Award

Thanks so much to the wonderful Penny at Creative Overflow for this lovely blog award. I feel so honoured to receive this.With the award I need to name ten things you didn't know about me and list 10 blogs to receive this award. 

I would like to give this beautiful award to the wonderful people listed below.

Limoglitter

Nirvana

Lucy's Artitude

Lasizes Art Place

Artiology

A Mark In Time

KO-OK

Colourful Adventures

Speak Without My Voice

Bits and Pieces
My Time Out of the World

...and really everyone listed on my sidebar-truly inspiring and beautiful!!!

Ten things about me-you might already know...

1. I moved from the city 2 and a half years ago. I was living in a remote community for the last two years (population 804). I am now living is a country town, (population 4000-5000).

2. I absolutely love my job as a teacher because I love teaching, but also because I can spend time with my family at school!!!!

3. Despite living in one of the most beautiful country towns ever, I am not a camper. I really appreciate the beautiful landscapes that surround me, but I am at a point in my life where I need creature comforts. 

4. I love reading. My most favourite authors are Stephen King, Juliet Marillier, Phillip Pullman, J.K. Rowling and Robin Hobb. I love books that take me on a surreal adventure. I need to read every single day and when I finish my book, I'm always a little sad...

5. I am so glad I started blogging. I'm extremely shy and blogging has been such a nice way to make friends. I am so thankful to every single person who has stopped by and left a comment. It's so nice to have that connection when you've moved far away from  family, etc. 

6. I find co-incidence, psychic moments and unexplainable events fascinating. I love hearing about true, weird events. If you have any, please share them with me!!

7.  I love music!! I have a wide range of songs I like to listen to from the 70s to now, some classical, some independent, but I am not an opera fan. Most of all I love listening to my girls playing their clarinets, keyboard and violin. I myself, play nothing.

8. I love watching movies.My favourites are The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Big Fish and anything directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

9. I love cooking!!! I love learning new recipes and trying new food, too. 

10. This year my husband and I will have been married for 17 years and together for 23-more than half our lives together. I think that's cool!!

Phew!!!

ATC and Bling

This ATC was made with Bombshell's new range of stamps- I adore these stamps!!!! I used shrink plastic for the words and watercolour pencils to colour the image.

 

The pendant was made with using items from Jen Crossley's shop, A Mark in Time. I used white and patina rub n buff to rub over the edges to pick up the joins and age the watch dials. Alright, off to school to finish writing those dastardly reports...

Big Barra!!!!

Poe Punked

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Canvas- Colourwash Resist

 

I used the colourwash technique to create the background for this 18cm x13cm, (7x5inch) canvas. I can't really remember where I got the stamp-I bought it ages ago.

Check out Kelsey's blog for instructions.

I pierced it in several places to attach the chains and bling. The image is from my favourite digital sheet at the moment, Indian Princess Collage. 

I love these Indian images- love to see more available...

 

 

Happy Birthday to my lovely daughter, Jessica!!! You're an amazing, wonderful person!!!

Colourwash ATCs

The Last Post Before School Starts Back...

I used the colourwash and stamped techniques for the backgrounds of these ATCs. These holidays have been great, despite the dramatic start. I've enjoyed being able to relax at home, sleep in etc. Well, I suppose I'll have to brush my hair and get out of my pjs before noon tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

A Mixed Bag...

Can you tell I'm on holidays? I used embossed stamped images and colourwash technique backgrounds on these ATCs. I also used Microscope slides wrapped in Memory Foil by Ranger.
The images are from ItkUpiLLi.
I would love to learn how to solder microscope slides, but unfortunately, I don't have flux or solder. If you know where I can order some, locally or internationally, I'd love some info. Thanks!

More ATCs

Colourwash Background
Stencilled Backgrounds



I thought I'd give stencilled backgrounds a go.

Paisley ATC

`Ties That Bind'
This ATC has the stamped image of `The Kiss' by Klimt, on acetate with two paisley shaped frames. I made the background using the colourwash (resist) technique. Sorry about the scan-I really need a new scanner...

ATCs

Colourwash and twinkling H2Os

Resin Fresco

Microscope Slide

Webbing Spray
Microscope and cuttlebug

Resin Fresco/Microscope
Microscope

Rinse aid resist




Some pics of the weather- the wind could blow a dog off the chain.
******I just saw we've been given the all clear and the cyclone is moving on. Let's hope it dissipates and moves out to sea. Good luck to people in Exmouth who have been given a red alert.*******

Webbing spray
Webbing spray
Microscope slide and webbing sprays black and gold
Colourwash background and micrscope slide
Crackle paint and microscope slide

These are some ATCs I made using the techniques I learnt at Kelsey's classes at Scraptivate.
I am dying to try the soot technique, now that looks absolutely incredible. Look at Kelsey's site for instructions.

February!

Some of the spoils from fishing today!
1. Golden Trevally
2. Spanish Mackerel
3. Another veiw of the Spanish Mackerel
4. Queen Fish

Here are couple of canvases I made last year. The first canvas is tiny, 7cm by 5 cm. I used Crackle paint and cuttlebug diecuts for the background and frame.
This canvas using the same image is 13cm by 18cm. I used cuttlebug diecuts and the colourwash technique. The German script paper was generously given to me from Kelsey O'Mullane. I used red glass microbeads to create a shadow around the image.
February section of my calendar.

Thanks for looking!