I just couldn't do it...

I went out this week and tried to get my photos for this

week's Scavenger Hunt Sunday, and nothing was working for me.

So sad to say I had to take a pass on this weeks hunt. 

I think I got a little bit distracted when I saw this little fella flying around.

I caught quit a few shots of him, But I just love the way this one tuned out.  

You know how I love to get shots of Humming birds. 

I also got a shot of this guy trying to stay hydrated..

You need to do that here in the desert.  I just love the reflection here..

I also have been busy playing with my Art supplies.

This is the Mixed Media page I did for a brand new challenge

that's going on.  It's a Mixed Media color challenge. 

Hosted by Mona and Sue.

The colors this for the challenge are Pink and Grey and Black.

I painted my page grey, and then added some crackle finish to it and then pink

on top. I love the way it turned out.  

I also made a tag for a Girlfriend of mine.. 

It was her Birthday.  I have told you before how I love 

to give a handmade bookmark along with a book.  I do hope she likes it.

Lots of pink paint and markers and pencils used up this week. Hee Hee..

 On Wednesday we will be taking Big Bertha to

Oregon for a whole week. I am super excited.  

You know who I will be visiting?

Hugs~ 

Living the Dream Part #2

Linking up with Texture Tuesday I used Sagebrush by KK at 75%

I am back today to show you what I have been up to.

I really do love it here in Boulder City.  I have been getting

up early with my husband and taking morning walks once he leaves for work.

It really is a beautiful city.  But I must get that walk in early or it gets way to hot. 

Linking up with Tuesday Muse.  added texture by Nancy is Asian Influence at 100% soft light

Last week I told you I did another page in my Art Journal.

A trailer that is..  I must admit I like the first one better.  

But I did have fun playing around with this one..

My girlfriends came over and they think I should take a photo of this

page and then put the photo on a canvas..  I just had to giggle and say why not

just do it on the canvas in the first place.  We shall see what I do. 

Also my friends daughter Graduated from High School.

I had some fun creating this card for her.

Yep, I pulled out my sewing machine once again.

I have been busy working on another Journal page.

Its for a new challenge that is going on.  Its a Mixed Media Color Challenge.

I hope I get my page done before this challenge ends.

I want to say thanks once again for all the wonderful comments 

you all leave me.  It really makes my day!

Hugs!

Linking up with

Living the Dream

With the weather being windy and hot I have
been spending a little bit more time inside, playing in my Art Journal.

I have been wanting to paint a mixed media canvas
with a trailer on it, so I thought I would give it
a try in my Journal before I tried it on a canvas.


 

This page was done with all sorts of mediums.
I used sheet music paper along with book paper to make the trailer, trees, and Sun.
Then watercolors and acrylic along with oil pastels to paint my page.

Let me tell you I can waste away a whole day listening to music
and getting lost in my thoughts as I paint in my journal.




The only problem I have is that I feel like I get stuck.
I feel like my pages need more.  So I have a handful of
pages I am trying to figure out what to do with.
I'm sure the more pages I do, I will get more comfortable with
what to do.  We shall see.


I also have a couple of sketches I want share with you.
While on vacation my Daughter and I decided to do a "Face Off".

We found a face on pinterest and  then had a contest: Who could
draw it the best..  It was so much fun.

                                 My Daughters sketch                                            My sketch

As you can see my daughter can draw much better than me.
But when it was all done we had to laugh at how different the faces
looked.  Were we even looking at the same photo for inspiration??

Well, that's all I have for you right now. I do have another mixed media
Trailer to share with you, that's after I put the final touches on it.

I do hope everyone is enjoying their summer or winter
depending on where you live.

Till next time~