It’s early on a sunny summer day. I just got out of the shower, grab a cup of tea, and step out onto the patio. Taking a deep breath of fresh morning  air, I relax in a chair, where I can feel the warmth of the first rays of sun peaking through the trees. The air is crisp, the birds are singing to each other. I glance across the garden, thinking the dew on the leaves will be gone soon in the heat of the day. When suddenly galloping through the field I see our giant prize rooster with our son on it’s back, riding it like a racehorse! I jump to my feet, upsetting my tea and shout, “Russell, don’t ride the rooster!!!” They both stop and look at me as if they do this every morning. And all he can say with total sincerity is, “Why not!”

Acrylic on canvas. Pumice and clear gels. Color copied images.Metal upholstery tacks.
Layers of Color Architectural Blocks art stamps, Staz-on ink, painted cardboard letter raised up on tacky foam, and feathers.
This is my entry for this week’s Layers of Color Challenge, “Yellow”.

Dans ma maison, il y a…un ange (Challenge theme for “In my house, there is…” an angel)

Hanging from the eves of my house is a bird feeder that keeps the birds so happy that they come with their entire families to visit. And as if saying, “merci”, they perch in the nearby trees and sing from their hearts. The songs are so beautiful they bring sunshine to a cloudy day. Even the angels pause to listen, as it gives Glory to God!

Stamps used in this artwork are Layers of Color Gothic Crosses and Fleur Heart art stamps.

Sharing some vintage bird ATC’s I made for a swap recently…

I used watercolor colors, Layers of Color Fleur Heart and Renaissance Hearts art stamp sets, velvet rickrack, Dover clip-art, peach-colored 3-D dots and Silver Leaf pen on the edges.
This was made with watercolors, lace, stitching, Dover clip-art, music paper, clear dot, and cardstock cutout heart embossed with Layers of Color Renaissance Hearts art stamp set.
To create this ATC, I used watercolors, Layers of Color Renaissance Hearts art stamp embossed in old gold, Dover clip-art bird, gold leafing pen, and a cardboard buckle covered with a page of gospel music.
When making this ATC, I used acrylic paint, stamp inks for distressing, gel pen, Dover clip-art, lace, a metal brad, paper flowers, and Layers of Color Beaded Frames art stamp set.
To make this ATC, I used watercolors, Dover clip-art, sheet music, flower punch, embossed photo corner, brown ink, and Layers of Color Fleur Heart and Renaissance Hearts art stamp sets.

Arty Girlz challenged us to use a hint of pink in our artwork. I made a 4″ x 6″ card using a copy of a pink pig that I painted on a wooden tray. I used Layers of Color Architectural Blocks art stamp cut into triangles for the corners and stamped on the pastel metal brads with brown Staz-On. Upholstery fabric, fancy stitching and decorative scissors added the pretty details to this card. Indeed, she’s more than a “hint” of pink!

There’s a wonderful, new handbag that’s not only fun to alter, it’s the perfect way to display your art in public! Imagine being able to share your art, and carry inspiration everywhere you go! Daily Window creates high quality handbags with clear pockets to show off your artwork, share friend’s creations, market your art business, and can even coordinate with your outfit!

I chose to alter their handbag called, “Eight Days a Week”. I used micro-mini beads, glitter, glue, teal metal studs and colored the metal with alcohol inks. Then I made three cards to rotate for the clear pocket. Art stamps used were Layers of Color Signature Art Stamps: Architectural Blocks, Beaded Frames, Fleur Heart, Garden Borders, and Gothic Crosses.

Daily Window is owned by an wonderful Christian gal, Paula, who is enthusiastic about the great creative possibilities of these handbags as a showcase for artist’s artwork. She’s kindly posted my altered bag and cards on her site. Go see her blog and “Designer Gallery of Inspiration ” (remember to mention I sent you)!

Altered 'Daily Window' Handbag

"Blossoming Hearts" Card in Altered Daily Window 'Eight Days a Week' Handbag

"Blossoming Hearts" Card

Detail of "Blossoming Hearts" Card

"Heaven's Our Kingdom" Card in Altered Daily Window 'Eight Days a Week' Handbag

Close-up of "Heaven's Our Kingdom" Card and Handbag Embellishments

"Heaven's Our Kingdom" Card

Detail of "Heaven's Our Kingdom" Card showing 3-D dots and rhinestones

"Wonderful Words of Life" Card in Altered Daily Window 'Eight Days a Week' Handbag

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