The "LOVES" Of My Life

Whenever I think of love, want love or need love my grandchildren always come to mind. Now that we are living so close to them, it is truly a blessing that we enjoy every day. They range in ages from Ben 16, Andy 15, Caleb 12, Beka 7, Sarah 6, Jacob 5, Rachael 3 and Hannah 13 mo.

We have the whole spectrum of ages, likes and dislikes. They are so much fun, and bring to us a constant change of everyday life.

2008 is just around the corner and we are looking forward to a great year. Our son in law will be coming home from the Middle East and we thank the Lord everyday for his safety and the safety of the other military men, women and families. We have learned in the past year that it is not only the soldier who goes to war, but the whole family. The family battlefield here at home presents a different type of challenge and is just as important as the one deployed abroad. We pray for all the military families and ask for safety for them all.

Until next time,

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

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Hand-Painting on Acrylic

A most unique and very personal way to add depth and beauty to your acrylic album. Don't be afraid to just let it go and freehand your painting. You can also use stencils and/or patterns. Experiment and do what you feel. If you make a mistake, just use the alcohol to take it off and start over. Remember: "THERE ARE NO MISTAKES IN SCRAPBOOKING". This a very personal medium for your personal expression. Just like in quilting, charm and imperfectness add to the love and time you personally put into the project.

Here are a few quick and easy techniques.

A Brushing Effect - Pour the paint onto your flat palette surface , dip the brush into paint and using a long brush stroke onto the page in a desired pattern.

Stamping - Pour paint onto palette. Dip a cosmetic sponge, or paint onto stamp directly. Next, sponge onto a decorative stamp, covering the entire surface. Immediately stamp onto surface. Repeat as needed to create your desired effect and/or design.

As you try many different types of stamping, painting, doodling, sponging, and stenciling, don't be afraid to create you own technique. These very creative and personal effects will give your pe project a WOW effect. Very nice.



Thank you and have fun creating.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

SWEET 16

WOW! Remember those days. I wish I had had a book to journal all of my memories from my 16th birthday. Well, that is just what this book is for. There is so much room for precious photos and journaling throughout the book. I just loved creating and designing this acrylic book. It measures 8x8 and is 12 pages total.

This book is one of the first I had done in acrylic. I was doing all kinds of hand doodling, rubons and anything that would add dimension. It came out wonderfully.

As far as techniques, machine stitching throughout, painting, hand doodling and stamping. Some of the flourishes I mixed with hand doodling, just for fun.

I loved creating this little book and I have just listed it on ebay for sale. The book and colors, pinks, lime and white are beautiful together and I used mostly Heidi Grace paper.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and leave me a comment now and then. It is nice to know who reads it.

Thanks,

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

' TIS THE SEASON

Christmas trees, lights, decorations and the little gingerbread house. My little gingerbread house is so cute. The roof line is candy and lots of snow, and/or glitter. I had so much fun creating this little house. I received the base house from a good friend. She created the pattern, cut it out, sanded and sent it to me. I was so thrilled to get it. I hope that everyone who sees my house will enjoy it as I do. At least it is one house you don't have to clean!

Speaking of gingerbread, I have to get started on my cookie baking. I usually make my dough, label and freeze it. Then 3-4 days before Christmas I start baking and decorating all my cookies. It is tedious, but I look forward to it every year.

Everyone enjoy your holidays and have lots of family time. It is so precious and will create memories that stay with you forever.

Have a wonderful day,

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP