Botanical Happiness Always Card.

Started with an actual painted paper towel background then added a few pressed dried leaves and flowers. Sprinkled some hole punch scraps at random. Finished off with random machine stitch and some glimmer to add dimension to this card. Definitely one of a kind!

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ..same time quote page.

I have been having fun adding quotes to my garden pictures and using textures. This has been prepared to print out for my quote book at 7x7 inches square at 200 ppi. It will show on your download as 72 ppi. But what you can do is create a 7x7 document in 200 ppi and place this photo in it then it will print at the higher resolution. This confused me but upon research I learned that Photoshop shows at 72 ppi by default unless otherwise specified even though it is a larger resolution. I placed this picture in a 8x10 inch document at 300 ppi and took it to a photo kiosk and it printed just fine. Please let me know if this is incorrect.
You are free to use these quote pages for personal use but not to republish or reproduce as your own or in a collection for sale.
All credits must be given to:
Sandra Foster at http://lavendulaloveliness.blogspot.com/

Card Portfolio box using image transfer and collage.

This card box is actually called "Card Portfolio" and holds about 5 of the standard greeting cards. They make a wonderful gift. Enjoyed doing the image transfer and collage on front then stamping to attract some pixie dust.
Credits for the template to:
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/portfolio.htm

A good friend is cheaper than therapy quote page.

I have been having fun adding quotes to my garden pictures and using textures. This has been prepared to print out for my quote book at 7x7 inches square at 200 ppi. It will show on your download as 72 ppi. But what you can do is create a 7x7 document in 200 ppi and place this photo in it then it will print at the higher resolution. This confused me but upon research I learned that Photoshop shows at 72 ppi by default unless otherwise specified even though it is a larger resolution. I placed this picture in a 8x10 inch document at 300 ppi and took it to a photo kiosk and it printed just fine. Please let me know if this is incorrect.
You are free to use these quote pages for personal use but not to republish or reproduce as your own or in a collection for sale.
All credits must be given to:
Sandra Foster at http://lavendulaloveliness.blogspot.com/

Mini cards using cuttlebug embossing folder textures.

These are what I call mini cards. They are just the right size for dropping a few words to someone. I also package these up in sets of 5 or 6 with a handmade envelope each and box * them up for gifts also. I love textures - it adds a wonderful dimension to a plain piece of paper.
* The boxes I make also. See label: Button box to view those.

Hand stitched twin lacey lampshades in whites.

I call these the twin lampshades. They are done similar except for the oblong panel which I used a wide sheer diamond ribbon on. These are hand stitched and fully lined. Takes approximately 35 to 40 hours for EACH one. I am hoping this winter to make another shade using vintages laces and linens in a patchwork design. Just need to do it all in my head first. (Photo mask border by Sandra Foster using Photoshop)
Thanks for reading!

Couple playing music on ivy sheet music background.

This was so enjoyable to do. Used some vintage sheet music which I hand painted. I positioned the ivy leaves on sheet music to act as a mask then sprayed with various paints. Scanned it into pc and used it as a background for this nostalgic scene. This is where Photoshop shines for my use. I did not stamp my copyright info on this piece as I am giving it away to who ever wants it for a journal cover etc. Please credit and link to this blog when using is all I ask. Enjoy!

Bird themed tray using designer dinner napkins.

Used several of the Golden products to adhere the tissue and to also seal the surface so it can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Used the crackle technique and then ran a sanding block around the edges to give it that worn look.
PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE THE DETAILS.

CD Art with swirl stamped design

I have lots of old cd's so thought I would make a few into coasters. For this one I blotted on various alcohol inks then stamped a swirl design with a permanent black ink. Immediately rubbed off the black ink with a paper towel which revealed the background of the cd. This one looks great under a candle as it covers the hole in the center.

ATC's using roses etc.

I love upcycling bits and pieces from tissue boxes, old birthday cards etc to make things like these ATC,s. On the bottom picture I even added some fine curled wire.