Valentine's Day 2012..Mixed Media Loveeeeeee

Well......here is a mixed media creation I made for my sweet hubby this past Valentine's Day.....A picture from the past ( our 10th year Anniversary)..that I pulled out of the archives.

With my effort lately being to try to get myself BACK into the blogging mode...posting of pics of my latest passion...MIXED MEDIA ARTS.....I have to remember to take pics "along the way" as I am creating...so I can post the process.....But, for now...I will just have to show the end result and list some of my stash that I used.....

The actual "frame" is a vintage cupboard door that I salvaged from when we used to do our trade shows....I HAD TO HAVE it..for me!.....Painted...painted....oh, and then painted again...sanded....painted....you get the process....ModPodged left over papers from my mixed media kit from Scarletlime....(.loveeeee Christy Tomlinson).....and inks & sprays ( yeah...I REALLY need to be more exact with my descriptions!)....Fabric heart was handcut from some scrap fabric ( I cannot seem to throw anything out!)....

Anyhoo...my hubby loved his gift....a sweet reminder of us in those younger years ( wow...this was taken almost 22 years ago!).

Sooooo...come back & visit...I have soooo many ideas swimming & spinning in my head....BEEEEEatrice got a fresh coat of MY FUN FAVORITE TURQUOISE color...and I have started adding some tissue paper to her bodice.....ooooooh gonna be so yummy!

Have a creatively blessed day!

Meet BEEEEEEEEEatrice!!!!

She's been with me now for several years....purchased her while we were on the creative show circuit ( more like a circus!)...from an antiques dealer....Isn't she just wonderful???

Since moving to South Carolina to be closer to our grandguys, she has now become part of my studio...and my on-going Mixed Media Art project. I will show bits and pieces for the next few weeks...but she will make her DEBUT ...fully dressed and altered on my post for the
ALL THINGS ALTERED blog hop I am participating in this March...I will keep you posted!

In the meantime...I am having a blast in my new studio here in SC....still working full-time at Lowes...and creating any chance I can on my days off.....oooooooooooooh...TODAY is one of those days.....so TTFN...the creative juices are flowing!!

AND HERE I GO........again!.......whoooooowhooooo

Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!....My first post since..........WHEN????? WHat in the world.......hoping its like riding a bicycle.....so, here I go! I feel like I need to get it all in...the whole UPDATE since last post....but, geez...that would take FOR-EV-ER!.... So, I will just start off with my Hello.....I am back.... I am determined to get back on the blog wagon....and throwing myself into my Etsy shop StudioBeeCreations...(rats...I forgot how to do that linky-do thing).......need practice! In the meantime..I have posted a few things...and SALE items in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Studiobeecreations I am not sure how this post will even look...so forgive me...once I "press play"...who knows? No pictures this time....gotta figure that one out....but, please go visit the stuff in my shop! Creative blessings, Debbie

Finally...I think I've got it!!!!

Well....I suppose I should get a picture posted of my new Bee Hive Studio...all -beeeeeeeee- it still a work in progress....but, I am actually getting some new projects accomplished....along with...."ahem" ...FINDING MANYMANYMANY projects still needing some "love".

Since I am transferring this coming week to a new Lowes store in Nashville, I have found myself in a most bittersweet position. There are some wonderful people I have met thru this journey I embarked on last April....and I am trying to come up with some handmade cards to give out this weekend.....along with perhaps some kind of "treat" bag or something ....haven't really figured this one out yet.

Here is one thank you card I came up with...using the FUNFUNFUN Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter my dd, Jenny gave me this past Christmas. I am embarrassed to say that it took me taking a Silhouette Class 101 at my local SBS, Memories in Bloom...plus a GREAT cheat sheet handout....and of course, the ever faithful help from dd to get this super sweet card created...a real TEAM effort....but, now , I feel very confident using it!...The possibilities are endless!!!

I used a bunch of scraps I had on my work table....along with some Stampin'UP! products. I LOVE this birdie I was able to download into my QK library....I will definitely be making alot more of these....just to have on hand...the sentiment can be left until the last minute....as needed.

Be sure to check out my Etsy shop.....I have added more of my EVER POPULAR vintage quilt heart cut-outs.....a NEW button will be coming soon....as I am de-stashing ( alas...it all wont fit in the new studio!!!)

Creative blessings,

Debbie

PEEK-A-BOO!!!!!....Look who's BACK!!!!!

SO very sorry I have been away FOR-EV-ER....I am still working at Lowes and lovin'it...I have moved my BeeHive Studio from the basement to an upstairs bedroom to HOPEFULLY corral my STUFF to a manageable size....( but, seriously, now the basement is a storage facility for all the odds 'n ends & doo-dads that do not fit!)

I am trying to get back in the "creative saddle" again....as I have been dormant for too long...so...beeeeeeeeee sure to check back and see what I have been up to!

In the meantime......

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!

LOOKEE what I got for Valentine's Day!!!

Isn't she just UBER CUTE?????...and what a FUN gift from my most AWESOME hubby (aka:Mr.Lowes)

Sapphire blue metalic...YUMMY-licious!!!!......My first inkling was to pick a yellow bug with a black convertible top....so BEE-ish.....but, I fell in love with this one instead.....I do however plan on some "bee" accessories!!!

I feel like I am starting my blog all over again. I appreciate all the kind words and emails from my faithful followers...those of you who have encouraged me to get back creating and blogging.

I have so many ideas on my creative to-do list....so you just never know what you might find here....beeeeeeeeee sure to buzz back soon!!!

Creative blessings,

Debbie