Purple Rose, Sacred Heart Calavera

Happy October everyone!!!  Have you all pulled out all of your fall and Halloween decor?  I haven't, lol, this is my favorite time of year and I love decorating for it but I just don't know if I'll have time to do it this year.  My little guy started middle school this year so we're staying very busy between homework and extra curricular activities.  I've also signed up for two shows back to back to I'm working really hard to make sure I have enough inventory.

This is my latest mini skull.  I'm not a huge fan of purple but I know a lot of people are so I thought it would make a good color choice.

I used a large rose stamp and a retired PWP heart stamp.  Speaking of Paper Wings, they just released their Oct. Nesting Components kit today and OMGosh you guys, it's AWESOME!!  There are actually two sets available this month, the normal set which is Halloween themed and a mini set.  Okay so hold on to your seats....the mini set's theme is DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!!!  You have to get these sets before they sell out, so hurry!!!  Here is the link to each set:  

October Nesting Components Kit

Day of the Dead Kit

Go check them out, you will not be disappointed!!

I'll be adding this skull to my Etsy shop tomorrow.  I'll keep it there til the show this weekend. So if you're interested in this one, get it before Friday or you might miss it.  If it doesn't sell over the weekend, then I might add back in or take it to Homestead.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a wonderful day!!!

HUGS TO YOU ALL :D

My Butterfly (Mi Mariposa) Mask

I finished another Day of the Dead mask yesterday!  I was inspired by the Mariposa Skeletons so I gave this one a butterfly mask.

I drew the butterfly freehand and then painted it in with Golden Fluid Acrylics.

I layered my colors until I was happy with all of the shading and highlights then added all of the white dots.  I think they're what really bring the butterfly to life.

Originally I thought that I was going to use magenta as my accent color but then I changed my mind.  So that's why there is a single magenta flourish.   The rose I used is by Stampendous.

I added my signature flourishes all around.  I felt like I hadn't flourished in a while, lol.

I punch holes on the sides then install a grommet to add the satin ribbon for hanging.

And there you have it, Mi Marisposa (My Butterfly)!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a FABULOUS holiday weekend!!!

Free Spirit

Happy Friday Everyone!!  Today I have a really fun mixed media canvas to share with you.  If you follow on Facebook, then you've seen me working on this one during the week.  I finished up and I'm ready to share my "Free Spirit".

This is a 11x14 canvas and I just let loose with color.  This week was the first time that I was able to get back into the studio and just play in a very long time.  

So when I sat down, I pulled out my bin of scraps and just started gluing them on.  Then I slapped on a layer of gesso over the whole thing.

With the gesso dry, it was time to add COLOR!!  I used various shades of magenta and orange Golden Fluid Acrylics.

After that, the FUN really started!!  I did some stencil work with Dylusions ink and a Heidi Swapp stencil.  Then I used a DecoArt 3-D writer to doodle all the circles and India ink for the black flourishes.  

I continued to add color and some doodle work. 

I used a Stampers Anonymous stamp for the face.  Since the stamp is squared off on the top and the right side, I drew in the rest to give me a complete head.

I topped her off with a nice bright scarf  made with scraps of a tag that I made using  a Paper Wings Productions stamp.

I used a jumbo Stampedous Rose stamp for her hair colored with Prismacolor pencils and Dylusions inks.

Then I added some beads to finish off her boho look.  I also stamped a sentiment here and there that's meant to be part of the background.

I love the mixture of bold bright colors and patterns on this canvas.  I debated muting them a bit to help establish the focal image but then decided to leave it as is so.  I think she blends perfectly with the background to tell a complete story.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a BEAUTIFUL weekend!!!

I entered this project in An Inky Situations: Linky Party 1 Anything Goes
&
Simon Says Stamp and Show A Little Stamping Challenge

She Remained True - Mixed Media Canvas

Hello my sweet bloggie friends and Happy Tuesday!!  I hope all is well in your part of the world.  Everything has been great around here, just busy with a bunch of school meetings because my little one will be making the big leap to middle school soon.  I can't believe how fast time flies, it seems like he was just starting kindergarten yesterday.  I've also been having fun playing with the New PWP February Mixed Media kit so keep an eye for that tomorrow ;D

While I was working on my last couple of projects, I've had a canvas off to the side that I've been adding to here and there.  So today I'm happy to share the finished piece with you:

This is a 10x10 canvas that I'm calling "She Remained True".  The title is inspired by the beautiful Donna Downey stamped sentiment I used on this piece.  That's such a beautiful thought isn't it?!  With life constantly changing it's so important to remain true to yourself don't think?  It's something I definitely strive for daily :D

To create this piece, I started by applying some of my scraps of patterned paper (you know me, always trying to use up those scraps).  Next I used the Donna Downey stencil from my PWP Jan Mixed Media kit and molding paste to add some texture.  

Once my paste was dry I began applying layers of paint and randomly stamped the Stampendous jumbo Dahlia.  I just love how large these stamps are!  

Since I've been on a doodling kick lately, I added some swirls with 3-D Enamels.

I stamped another Dahlia on a scrap piece of canvas, fussy cut it and attached to my canvas.  Next I drew in the stem and leaves.  Then I just began adding layers and layers of paint until I was happy with the canvas.  I love creating all kinds of projects but it always feels great to get back to a canvas.

Well friends, THANKS so much for stopping by today!!  I'd like to send out a warm WELCOME to all my new friends that joined me over the last few days!!  I'm so happy to have you here and I look forward to getting to know you!

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!