End result of a monsoon storm

The monsoon season is almost over here in Arizona. I enjoy the rain it brings but could do without the wind.The wind stirs up all the desert dust as you can see in the photo. You can barely see the mountains for the dust, but oh! what a heavenly double rainbow was left behind for me to enjoy. I hope you enjoy it too.

A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

I used the same techniques for this card as I did for the rooster. Stamp is an oldie but a goodie from Rubber Stampede.

Something to Crow About

I finally took a break from painting the laundry room and master bath to try a new technique from the 2008 October-November issue of Technique Junkies newsletter. The technique is called Twisted Edge,it is part of the Ribbon Extravaganza series. I also used a technique from the 2008 June newsletter called Marker Water Coloring. I so enjoyed making this card as I always find painting and coloring so relaxing. The image is from Stamps Happen. It is named Le Chanticleer. I picked it up on eBay for a song and love it.

Here is my page in the Angelic Sknny book.The front was painted on canvas with acrylics and covered with a light layer of glitter paint.The first time I have ever painted anything free hand. The back is an actual photo of me when I was about 6 years old. I definately didn't have the wings, LOL!

Back to ART!!!

While I was in Australia I joined yet another group; Chunky Book Artists. I am not and have never pretended to be a mixed media artist as I am a rubber stamper at heart, but it is good to step outside your comfort zone (I am told.)The first book I participated in was a skinny book. The pages are 3 1/2 by 8 inches long and the theme for this book is Angelic. I was so thrilled to receive my pages and was in awe of the work that was done. I have not yet made the cover for my book or bound it. A photo will come of that one of these days. So for now, enjoy the pages in the slide show!

AUSTRALIA the final week

It has taken me some time to get to the point where I could write about my final week in OZ without shedding a tear. I spent my last week with my mountain dwelling friend Chris Bennett and her family. To say that they made me feel right at home from the moment I stepped through their door would be a gross understatement. They are a lovely family together and one by one. Chris drove me around to see the sights each and every day. We visited friends homes,drove through the mountains to see the sights, shopped and stamped. I don't know if I kept her busy or if it was the other way around.What fun we had.
The day arrived that I had to pack my bags and leave all my friends and return home to Arizona. As only they can do, my Aussie buddies made my departure a very special one. I was seen off in a mass of laughter, tears and love. Thank you Anne,Jessie, Rob,Chris, Darryl and Simon for such a memorable send off!
I have been home for two months now and I have vowed to return in 2010.What a happy day that will be. In the meantime, perhaps some of my dear friends will visit me here in Arizona!
Please revisit the Sydney slide show as I am adding photos of sightseeing, play dates with friends and airport photos.