what do you do.....

when life throws you a curve ball??

I head to the place where my mind quiets and I can find peace...

no assignments....no product requirements....just me and my stuff.

....this is what comes out of one of those times!!

I began the creative journey by gathering items out of my goodie box from
Tami Sanders and pieces parts from my "misfits" bucket.

I had no idea where I was going....I just let my creativity lead me.

I applied a layer of Ranger Ink~ Multi Medium to hold down the first

layer of goodies then I began applying

Perfect Paints White Stucco and Shimmering Stucco

to hold down other goodies and to soften edges.

When I had everything adhered down, I applied a layer of

Perfect Paints ~ Perfect Glaze Medium.

(sadly....at this point I became totally lost in the creative process

and stopped taking photos.)

The focal point and inspiration for the piece was this vintage postcard.

I began the next leg of my creative journey by randomly

applying a layer of Perfect Paints ~ Pearl Plaster ~ Bavarian Cream.

Then, I chose colors of Perfect Paints Shimmering Matt Acrylic

that matched......Coral, Espresso and Aged Copper.

I mixed equal parts of the paints with Perfect Glaze Medium

creating a more transparent paint.

I applied layers and wiped off with a baby wipe, as needed.

I used several The Crafter's Workshop stencils

and applied paint and texture medium.

When my background was complete I knew exactly what would be the perfect

focal point of my creation......

Blue Fern Studio ~ Sara's Screen Door!!

and lots of Petaloo blooms

with a few handmade flowers added to the mix.

I knew what the verbage for my canvas was to be....

I hope you have enjoyed my creative journey....

The situation hasn't changed....

I just have a bit more PEACE to walk the

road in front of me!

Product's used:

Petaloo International

Darjeeling ~ Petites ~ Teastained Spice

Butterflies ~ Teastained Spice

Penny Lane ~ Forget me Nots ~ Black and Antique Gold

Perfect Paints

White Stucco

Shimmering Stucco

Perfect Glaze Medium

Pearl Plaster ~ Bavarian Cream

Shimmering Matte Acrylic

Aged Copper

Coral

Espresso

Moss Green

Canvas Corp BrandsKraft Flute

Burlap ~ White and Natural

Kraft Cardstock

The Crafter's Workshop

Impressions ~ 12x12
Word Association ~ 12 x 12

Blue Fern Studio

Sara's Screen Door