India Postage

Think Monday-Think ATC posted an India Theme challenge and since I have spent some time in Tamil Nadu, (southern) India, I thought it was the best way to get back into my weekly challenges. So here is my entry using a photo I had taken of a begging woman who was wearing a make shift eye patch. Im not even sure she was aware that I was taking a picture of her.

During my time there I used a Nikon FM2 camera. Below are some of the other pictures I took of the street children. They were always happy to smile for my camera! These kids were standing if front of a coconut wagon that was being pulled by a buffalo.

And these boys below were proud to pose for me. (although my goal was unposed shots, the picture came out very nice.) To me it embodied the spirit of Indian people. Regardless of what they did or didnt have, or how poor they appeared, they were proud and very happy. I noticed the ladies always wore flowers in their hair and bells on their ankles.

The original photo of the begging woman:

Creating Treasures with Squirrel

Life just doesnt get any sweeter then when my boyfrined decided he wanted to craft with me! he has endured countless trips to Michaels, scrapbooking stores and conventions, and has seen and admired my creations. He set up my studio, made it look fantastic, and workable, he has supported my art inclinations from the very start. and now, he himself has decided to dip his brush in the mixed media inkpot....so with much pride I introduce to you, the debut of his first ATC : 'Venus Hides'

I am very proud and enthusiastic because the very next day we did a challenge from Wednesday Stamper called Twinchies. He did another interesting piece of work entitiled: Thank Pyrgi

he used the 2x2 memory glass and stamped on vellum. the 2's look as if they are floating between the vellum and the background paper which he clipped directly from a book he is reading on alphabets!

*Good job my love! I treasure your creations and the time we spent together making them.*

and while he made those, I made these...(I also made a twinchie but that will be posted later)

ATC and a few Fairies...

my first ATC!! This card was inspired by some transitions that my boyfriend and I are going thru. Its hard to go thru the flame and reemerge on the other side. but I know we can do it.



here are some of my little fairy children I make! they are so cute and have tons of personality on their own. I am always surprised at the end to see who has come to life in my hands :)