A friend in need...

Through the magic of Face book, I have gotten reacquainted with

some folks from my high school (and even junior high) days.

One such friend I have thought about through the years, always 

wondering how she was doing. If she was still with that jerk from high school,

any kids, whatever. Well, my dear friend Alison found me on fb,

and we have been getting caught up and getting to know one another again.

Through this time, my dear friend has been having a run of bad luck. 

Stuff getting stolen, looking for a new job, etc... Then, the unthinkable happened.

Someone kicked down her front door and robbed her home. 

Luckily, she wasn't home, and her dogs weren't hurt, but damn! Really?

So, feeling helpless to help her and her husband, I made a card.

It's what I do.

I used "Gobsmack" from Sweet November Stamps, and

a very fitting sentiment from Ginger's House.

My friend and her husband really appreciated the card and the thought behind it.

Sometimes it's the littlest things that make a big difference.

Make a card for someone today!!

Final Kick Start Your Art journal page Day 7

Today's final theme for the Smeared and Smudged 

art journal challenge is

Easy Water Blotting Background.

Since I love using my Dylusion Inks, this was a really fun and easy challenge.

I started off with red, yellow, and orange spray inks. 

I tried using a flame stencil with water to remove the inks,

but I guess the stencil was too detailed to show up very well.

Since the flames didn't really pan out, I just sprayed some 

water in my hand and then flicked it on the page.

After I flicked water, I used a roll of paper towels to blot up the excess

and remove the inks.

This is "Gobsmack" from Sweet November Stamps.

I LOVE this little guy!!! 

My son is currently dying a slow death in his Algebra class,

so I thought this was both, timely and fitting.

Well, that's it for me and my art journal this week.

Thanks for dropping by.

Keep it creepy!!!