Sanibel Sisters of the Sea

Some Sanibel Photos. I got plenty of painting inspiration while in sunny Florida. Now just to get some time to play with paints. Maybe in the new year . Had to share these great photos with you though. Sanibel is an annual trip for us sisters. It's a great time with family, we have a blast. My two brothers made it this year,too. Check back for Sanibel inspired paintings. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

purse ornaments

I had some orders to fill for the purse cards. My sister Nancy gave me a great idea, she said the purses you could use as an ornament on the tree. Thanks Nancy, great idea. so I've been busy designing card purses. The purple roses I painted and then outlined with the sparkles paint. The other three I designed using the DCWV paper. I cut out some of the elements in the paper to use as accents on the purses. The purses are trifolded and then I attach velcro to the inside as a closure on the purse front. I use coordinating fiber,ribbon or strung beads as handles the purse handles. I also painted some Christmas purses. Snowflakes are painted using the sparkles paint. The trees are painted and then I brushed on snow writers paint for the snowy effect on the front of the card.

ballet slippers

I redid the ballet slippers. Used hot pink and white to soften the color. I like it better a liter pink. And I like them hung by the ribbons, makes them look more like ballet slippers. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

The background is the DCWV All Dressed Up paper.

FLORIDA

I'll be seeing these soon . I'm off to Florida with my sisters. We have a blast in Florida every year after Thanksgiving. I'll be back posting in Dec. Check back to see my inspirations from Florida.

ballet slippers

The slippers I painted and then cut out and added to the background paper. The paper is DCWV All Dressed Up. Fun paper with glitter already added. Added rhinestone brads to the slippers and the ribbon tie ups. I did the slippers in a hot pink, next time I want to try a softer pink color.

frog in a pocket

I got the laundry done, then it was off to play with my paints. Here's that cute frog in a pocket.

HOPPY BIRTHDAY

A cute little frog for a kid's card or someone who likes frogs. I outlined the frog and lily pad with black so it would hop off the page. On the background I sponged blue paint to give it a water effect. I just had an idea, poke the frog out of a pocket, check back . I have to get hopping and do the laundry.