Three Muses - Words in Art

What a great challenge.  I decided on a quote - Always remember the beauty of the garden, for there is peace.  I used stamps of poppies I've had for a while, but just didn't fine the right project for.  I used the Twinkling H2Os to paint the background and poppies, but the colors just don't look quite the same.  Well, they're close, I imagine I'll have to break down and invest in a better scanner, but right now, I'm saving up for my son's wedding (the last one...finally!!!!) and probably for surgery on my right hand...I'll see the ortho on 3 May.  I really thought I'd need surgery on my spine, but the spine doc took a look at all the tests and determined the hand was in real need of repair or else.  I can't imagine how I'll manage being in a cast for 6 weeks or so if it comes down to that.  LOL...the family will probably want to ship me off somewhere...well, best wait for the hand surgeon to tell me what's what!

Take A Word - Skinny

I've been having a lot of trouble with my computer, scanning and resizing. Grrr...well, this is a skinny, I promise.  Except for the butterfly who is trying to escape.  

Sunday Postcard Art - Birds of a Feather

I didn't think I'd get anything done for this theme because I kept playing around until I gave up on it last night.  This morning I looked at it and decided maybe it wasn't so bad.  I started off with swiping ink pads for the background and using Recollections rubberstamp circles for my borders.  The rubberstamped bird is from Stampotique Originals. I started off by coloring him with copic markers which didn't make me happy, so this morning I finished with watercolor pencils!  Holy smokes!  The stamped words "Happy Spring" comes from RedLead.  Thanks for stopping by!

Take a Word - Green

I've been away from Blogland for a while.  Was in Oklahoma, had to pack up my stuff and come home to Virginia where I had to unpack (horrors, I shipped home an 18 cube box I'm afraid to open now...have to find room for all the goodies inside!  LOL!) Anyway, one of my promises for the new year was fewer doctor appointments - last year was pretty incredible, but that's what happens when you get old...ah, older...anyway, something that's been with me for a while decided it really wanted attention. I have bilateral spurring in my cervical spine. One doc told me I'd be paralyzed, that was back in 2006. However, mix it with arthritis, it is not a great feeling. While in Oklahoma, my migraines saw fit to return. Now, we don't know what's what and we're trying to sort it out. So, besides my GP, I saw my neurologist and will have an MRI and we'll go from there.  This getting older business isn't for sissies!  LOL!  Anyway, I've been neglecting my art to a fare-thee-well and really feel awful.  So, here I am again...hoping a wee bit of luck rubs off from this Irish lad.  The image comes from Moonlight Journey and the tag will be used for a bookmark swap I'm hosting on Altered Designs.  Now, I have to catch up with everyone!  Missed you all! 

Take a Word - Old Fashioned ATC

I made this ATC for a swap at my group (Altered Designs) and she's kind of just right for this theme!  Thanks so much for taking a peek! 

SPA - My Heart Belongs to You

Haven't tuned in here for a while.  But here's my postcard for this theme!  Thanks for stopping by.

Three Muses - Musical Instrument

My offering for this challenge!  Thanks for stopping by!