After  an absence from my art for a while, I've started getting back to it slowly.  My first new ventures resulted in some greeting cards that I'm really excited about.  They showcase God's artwork in small scenes that are set in a cutout card.  The whole piece measures 5x7 and will fit in that size frame.  The card can be your gift, even including an inexpensive frame it's still very affordable and a one of a kind gift to be treasured.  Here are some examples.

The art in these cards is sealed with UV protected laminate to provide protection from light and moisture.  This will greatly reduce the risk of fading.  Here are more samples.

Since so much of my time is occupied with caring for my father, these smaller pieces give me the chance to get back to the peace and joy I get from working with God's flowers.

I hope people enjoy viewing these pieces as much as I enjoyed making them.

 

Late night musings...

No art to add yet tonight but soon.  Thanks to my awesome DIL I'm experimenting with this.  I'd almost given up but, while they were visiting this past weekend, she patiently tutored me a bit on what I could do with things here.  I will eventually master it all so, Thank You Alli!

This should be an interesting journey!  As you can tell if you've viewed the blog...I'm learning by experimentation.  I really have no idea how I got my last text highlighted in red and can't figure out why everything I type is underlined when I haven't clicked the underline button!?!?!?  I guess it's a learning process and, one day I'll be able to just whip out a post in seconds, just like I want it!

Collage pictures

For Christmas gifts I started experimenting.  I wanted something a little different and came up with these collage pictures.  I love their flexibility.  The pressed flower art pieces are sealed, using UV protected acrylic, to help prevent against damage from light and humidity.  The photos, however, are simply inserted and can be changed at any time.  I love the look and I've decided to make several for my own use! 
  

Hello!

I'm a complete beginner here so, pardon my mistakes as I learn.  I want to use this as a place to post my art and verbalize the feeling that working with pressed flowers creates in me.  No matter what the world holds, when I pick up a few pressed flowers and get started it leaves me with such a feeling of peace and serenity.  This is, hopefully, the start of a journey.  Thanks for traveling with me.