Short and Sweet

Today is the start of the new challenge theme at the

Aurora Wings Challenge blog.

The new theme is Flowers.

Pretty easy to be inspired, as spring is in full bloom everywhere you look,

and there are a ton of beautiful, flowery images available at

the Aurora Wings Etsy shop. 

I picked up a bunch of 4" x 4" canvas boards on sale at Mike's

last week, and wanted to use one for this project. I get tired of

making cards all of the time.

  

I decided to work with an image that I haven't colored up before.

This is 'Bunnirina'.

She's adorable, right?

The canvas was a nice gray color already, but it didn't

go with my color scheme. I painted it using Deco Art's chalk paint

in the color, 'Timeless'. This is my first time using this paint,

and I love the coverage and the quick drying time. Oh, and no prep

is a big plus, too. This chalk paint gave me a perfect base for the 

pearlized crackle paste put through a fancy stencil. I love that stuff!

First though, I edged the entire canvas using some distress inks.

They bled through the crackle paste beautifully.

Didn't someone say something about flowers?

I dug out a bunch of paper roses, some of which I colored

using Copics, some that I left natural, and a few were already

dyed. I managed to pop in a few pearl dew drops, too. 

I also worked in a pretty floral spray I picked up in the 

wedding section at Mike's. I really like the height and 

interest those types of embellishments add to a project.

As a last added element, I broke out with a new pot of

Rock Candy Distress dry glitter. It added just the right amount of

sugary sparkle the outer perimeter of the canvas. And then while I was

in a glittering mood I used some Stickles on the roses, too. 

Someone is going to make me cash in my creepy card for this project.

But I don't care. This is was so fun to make.

So sweet! 

I hope you'll stop by the AW challenge blog and see all of the other

fabulously flowery projects the DT have created for this theme.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes with a twist of Spring

All Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes but No cards

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes

Kit and Clowder - flowers

Sweet Stamping Challenge - Anything But a Card

Fussy and Fancy - Spring Flowers

Going to hell. Can I save you a seat?

DISCLAIMER: This is my blog. I am a person who fancies herself

pretty funny. Snarky. And even a flat out smart ass. What I create is

never intended to offend, but ultimately I have no control over

how you choose to interpret my art. Proceed with caution, 

and with your big girl/boy panties on.  

There, I said it. Or I wrote it. Whatever. It's out.

Yesterday was Easter, and in honor of the first zombie ever, 

I have created a small tribute in his likeness.

I was inspired to create said homage by the new challenge at

Haunted Design House - Going Green With Envy.

Yup. I went there.

It is no big secret that I don't lend much credence to organized religion.

I wasn't indoctrinated into a religion as child, and have never been able

to wrap my head around giving myself over to a higher power. 

 I do, however, consider myself somewhat spiritual.

And that works for me. 

Anyhoo, I found this guy at my local thrift store, and

after my giggles of insane inspiration subsided, I got to work

making him into the true zombie he was always meant to be. 

After several coats of various acrylic paints and washes,

he was complete. And far more interesting than the way

that I originally found him.

While straightening, and purging my workspace I happened

upon this tiny dancer. Also a thrift store find.  

After the official "Creepy Zombie Concoction" has been applied,

she is the star of the zombie ballerina recital.

Thanks to this challenge theme, I have been inspired to start painting the 

numerous statues and figurines I have been collecting. I have some cows,

a trio of babies, and even a Buddha that are all dying to be zombified and given

a new life. Most of which will end up in my Etsy shop by the end of the month.

Remember to stop by the HDH blog to check out all of the incredible art that

my fellow Minions have created for this inspiring challenge.