PAJWLH- Share YOUR Message...

So today is Valentines Day. I thought for today I would share a little project that I made for my husband James for last years Valentines Day. In recent years we haven't really celebrated Valentines Day in the traditional sense. We tend to stay at home and watch a movie or find something that we both enjoy. Since we have moved to Colorado we are kind of out here on our own and although we have an excellent support system out here of friends, going out just hasn't been as important to us. It seems that what is truly sacred is our time together. So as mundane as it may sound to just stay home and enjoy a movie alone... we enjoy it and thoroughly look forward to it.

With this piece of art, I really wanted James to know just how much he meant to me (us). Beyond just our couch dates and watching movies together... I knew at this point that this phrase was exactly what he needed to hear. This art came at a time when I new that my husband really needed to be reminded that when he went to work, those of us who he left behind appreciated it, and that we looked forward to his return. Sometimes it is tough for a husband and daddy to leave his happy little family behind. I really wanted James to know that his absence was not in vain... and that his sacrifices for his family were appreciated.

Supplies used: Mod Podge and Acrylic Paints- Plaid 

wire, sequin and gems- Art-C Mixed Media Exploration (LYB)

metal embellishment, Oil Pastels, Charcoal and China marker vintage paper- Unknown

 

 

 Although Valentines Day is the day of LOVE, I think it is important to remember that we all express and receive love it different ways. For some it may be the simple words, some it might be actions, gifts... others it might just be time. Whatever it is that your loved one needs this is a great day to remind ourselves of their importance in our lives and how we can strive to bless them each day. Valentines Day is a simple reminder... that we are blessed with loved ones each day.

So whatever it is that you have to give... Send it out. Share it. Let your message be sent. This is a great day to remind ourselves of what it is that we have to give/offer to our loved ones and to this world. Our presence is so specific to this world and we can never forget that our presence is so very necessary and important to more people than just ourselves and those around us. Our lives, even the simplest lived... impact so much more than those around us. Share your message today, to all that are around you. Let them be blessed by what and who you are so that they may bless others in return.

get out and GIVE:

LOVE.HOPE.FORGIVENESS.KINDNESS.JOY.HUMILITY.TENDERNESS.AWKWARDNESS.JOY.

PEACE.HAPPINESS,LAUGHTER.HUGS.ADORATION.GLEE.ENCOURAGEMENT.HEART.KEEPING AN OPEN MIND.AFFECTION.APPRECIATION.BLESSINGS

What ever it is that you have to give today...let it be a gift to someone. Let this day be more than just love. Let it be a reminder of just what a joy it is to give to someone the amazing gifts that we have to give... without expectation of return... just because that is who we are. Be who you are. Proudly.Willingly and lovingly. There are some very special people out there that depend on it :)

This piece of art now hangs by our doorway so that even our children can be reminded that we love them so, and that anyone of us that leaves the house... it is noticed.

I hope today is a blessing to you, that you escape from the normal hustle and bustle of Valentines Day and are reminded that we all have a very special gift to give.So much more than LOVE...

~Liz ♥

She had a song in her heart...

So with CHA in full swing this week.. I have another sample of work to share. This is a sweet little girl canvas that will be in the Art-C booth this upcoming CHA. This mixed media canvas board was used creating some of their stuff from their Summer 2010 CHA release... I am in love with it all. I am so happy that someone has created a specific Mixed Media brand... love it!

So here she is...

"She had a song in her heart for the world to hear"

I started the project out by sketching what scene I wanted with a pencil (note to self, make sure next time it is not a water color pencil) I had my sweet friend Courtney Walsh painting with me... that is always a plus. After I sketched out my simple scene, I started to add the background textures (you can see them here, stars and watercolor paper by Art-C). Using the ripped up pieces of water color paper with some mod modge... I created a fun textured background that I was able to paint on.



This sun was created with Art-C's air drying modeling clay. It was fun and easy to paint from there.

Her little crown was some left over clay that I had stamped into.

Her glorious locks are a combo of glitter, paint, pastel, Sakura pens... repeat.repeat.repeat... till I found the right combo.


Her sweet little heart was created with parts from one of the Art-C ATC kits.

And this fun rolling hills of grass, made with wire, beads and one of the ephemera kits. (PS she also likes to paint the roses red!)

Her dress is layers of Art-C products blended together with fabrics from my stash. The flowers and embellishments are from one of the ATC and Ephemera packs.


So here she is in all her glory... I am so happy with the way she came out.. she looks so happy... matter of fact, I know she is happy :)

So she is off to CHA... if you are attending... make sure to stop by their booth (#2338) and say hello! My sweet friend Sally Lynn MacDonald will be teaching some classes as well as demonstration and doing make and takes in their booth.

Thanks for peeking!

~Liz