Freaky Chic...

This week we get to create something that's Freaky Chic for Macabre Monday.  I had this mini picture frame for the longest time and never came up with a project idea for it...until now.

The Skellie Daisy is one of my favorite images!  I printed it several times, each layer slightly smaller than the last.  I colored them with Sharpies and used foam dots to make it "pop".  I did the same thing with the scorpion.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mary xoxo

Wicked Wednesday hits the catwalk!

How's everyone doing?  Let's dry off from last week's challenge and go to Fashion Week at Wicked Wednesdays!!!  We are working with this cute little retro dress by Michelle Perkett.
As soon as I saw that dress, I thought Barbie!  Here's a really cool retro design sketch when Barbie made her debut.  She's going to wear that pretty dress for her date with Ken:)
So, find your inner fashionista and let's see what awesome creations you come up with.  Make sure you stop by the blog to check out the rest of the DT's awesome designs!
I will also be entering this over at ATCs with Attitude - Anything Goes Challenge!

Thanks for stopping by:)
Peace and love
Mary xoxo

Alice's Nightmare...

Today was a rather productive day!  I love crossing off items on my to do list...thank goodness for sticky notes.  A three day weekend is also very helpful:)
It's time for another challenge at Forever Night. We're looking for something "A Little Strange"...one can go from whimsical to nightmarish in a blink of an eye.  Nightmares can be funny like that; they come without warning....

Cheshire Cat by Jack-Caine Silverman
Alice in Wonderland muppet by WonderStrange.com
Bunny Suit clip art

You know what else can happen without warning?  My camera isn't working so I had to scan in my creation.  It's a triptych card I wish I could have photographed to give you a more dimensional look.  But, I guess this will have to do for now until I get my camera working again.
Well, thanks for stopping by.  Close your eyes and sleep if you dare.....
Mary xoxo

This one's for the birds...

Hey there,
I had the day off today and it was a much needed three day weekend!  I found another cool challenge blog today: Party Time Tuesdays.  This week's them is Birds.
So, after all my errands were done...it's time to make a good cup of coffee, kick back and start creating!  I've decided to revisit the traditional art of paper cutting.

I printed the pattern on the bottom half of white 8.5 x 11 card stock.  I went to cutting with my Xacto knife.  (Yes, this was done by hand...I do not own a Cricut machine...at least not yet, lol).  I glued a red 5 x 7 card stock behind it to make it "pop".  I kept the card simple with minimal embellishment to let the little birdie sing for itself :)
I'm also going to enter this for the "Birds of a Feather" challenge over at The Cheerful Stamp Pad.
Well, I'm off to complete at least one more project.  Thanks for stopping by!
Peace and love,
Mary xoxo

Heavy wings can't fly...

Here we are again at Macabre Monday. A playground for all that is dark and creepy:) This week's theme is Metal. You can create anything you want for these challenges; yet I'm drawn to another journal page...
Metal is hard and cold; it brought back memories of how I first felt when my parents were NOT too keen on the idea of my desire to pursue a life in art and music.  I literally did a 180 and switched tracks so quickly it gave me and my friends whiplash.
Today, I help and heal people everyday.  I have a great job that allows me to revisit my creative desire.  It's also the rebel in me.  It's my turn to do what I want!
This journal page is an expression of how despondent and lost I felt when I initially plucked myself out of a creative atmosphere and threw myself into a competitive healthcare arena.

Doll image by Corinne Skinner

Metal accents: Wings, heart lock and key

One would ask, where are the dark elements? The dead bird symbolizes the end of music and singing while the soulless stare is devoid of any creativity.  She remains grounded; heavy wings can't fly.
I thank you for stopping by.  Never stop creating!
Peace and love,
Mary xoxo