So pretty, so delicate, so pink...

No....it's not a new baby girl! It's the beautiful ATCs I have received from my dear friend Judy as we begin our third year of swapping. Such a lovely surprise when I opened my mail, to see these cards...a breath of springtime to warm my mid-winter blues. Judy wrote "This year my inspiration comes from the devastation in Haiti. It makes me think about our good fortune, with gratitude."
Thank you, Judy, for these bits of hope.

Something new...

A recent session at Scrapbook Cupboard in Bridgewater resulted in the creation of this metal sampler. Working with metal is relatively new for me, though I have tried it once or twice before, but not to this extent. With each sample we learned a new technique for altering the sheet of metal - embossing, debossing, antiquing, etc. We used a variety of tools, molds, paints and inks to achieve the various effects. My favorite sample is #4 (middle row, first column). To better view the image, click on it to bring up an enlarged photo.
I've also been working on ATCs for recent & upcoming swaps, which I will share as soon as I get them scanned.

What a hoot!

Is this just the cutest little owl you've ever seen?!?!
This adorable little creature was created for me by my dear friends Nancy & Bill to honor my owl siting earlier this year - and it makes me so happy just to look at it. Nancy is a genius with fabric and her sewing machine and Bill can work wonders with a piece of wood - put it all together and you have a masterpiece.
I absolutely LOVE it!!! Thank you, dear friends!