Shabby Collage Roses

Finished at last

Thanks to all you bloggers out there who have posted your artistic endeavours online, I have picked up paintbrushes and various media again, after years of being busy with life, and been encouraged by your stories to get creative.

This is a look at what begun with a few pieces of paper taken from an old magazine and has developed into basically a kind of shabby style of work. Shabby in the decorative sense.

Here's a look at the process:

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

A bit more

These details show the textures more clearly.

Thank you so much for your inspiration.

More are on the way, but just like with you, time is limited.

I have 1 hour a week to spare. Can't wait to see how the next one turns out.

Please feel free to comment and critique.

HOPE,

an attitude of expectation that something good will happen in the future.

Romans 15.13

Remember the only thing to doubt is your self-doubt.

Give what you have been dreaming of doing a go.

In The Pink

Pink, Rose, Apricot and Blush Evocations.

Evocations:
Imaginative re-creations or mental imagery.

There is something about this group of colour-words that calls to mind tastes and smells. They conjure femininity and sweetness. Atmosphere is created simply by the words, and images that are called to mind, but these are added to by visuals with these tones and shades. This ambience has the power to transport us away from the ordinary into dreamy settings, old and new. How cool!
Take a few moments to wallow in PINK:

Tickled pink: to be happy or delighted. In the pink: to be in good health.

Our Home In Late Winter

San Francisco cafe with pink blossoms

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Sweet Pink Treat.

Simple strawberry sauce and ice cream:

500g strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced

2 tablespoons caster sugar or Splenda or stevia equivalent.

2 tablespoons of orange juice

500 ml vanilla ice cream or frozen non-diary substitute

A few blueberries or whole reserved strawberries

Put strawberries in a pan with the sugar and juice, simmer on low 5 min until soft and juicy.

Refrigerate.

Put half the cooled mix in a processor, blend for 20-30 seconds.

Spoon the softened ice cream into the processor, pulse until mixed with the strawberry sauce.

Pour into a rectangular plastic container and freeze for 2-3 hours or until set.

Serve the treat with reserved pink sauce and a few blueberries.

Serves 4       YOU CAN USE FROZEN STRAWBERRIES. 

Last Pink Pic:

Trelise Cooper(NZ designer)Pale Pink Dress. Swoon.

I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health, that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul!
3 John 1-2 The Message