Merry

I've come down with a cold, so just now posting Wednesday's and Thursday's circles. (I didn't make any on Friday and probably won't today. I hope to feel better and get back to work tomorrow.)

Christmas is Coming

Monday's circle started with doodle painting and evolved into this holiday themed treasure. Now I'm inspired to make my daily circles focus on Christmas for the next few weeks.

Funny, the name of that deep pink paint is "Christmas Rose." I guess the paint knew before I did what the topic would be!

Ode to a Postcard

The theme is Black and White and Read (Red) All Over. They are late being sent, but while I was decorating the cards, I deviated a bit and made a circle to commemorate them. I may forget to take a photo of the cards, so this way I have at least a bit of a record!

I thought of the old joke - and started making paper fabric including some of the main answers to that joke. Once I started to assemble the cards, I realized I didn't have enough, so had to redirect and use the fabric for an accent. Then, added just one more (and the most delicious) answer: a hot fudge sundae with a cherry on top!

Black Friday?

Mine was pretty colorful! I don't generally hit those ultra-early sales, unless there is something significantly discournted that I plan to buy anyway. I did venture out around 9 am and hit some of my favorite craft and thrift stores. I managed to buy a few presents and stocking stuffers, but embarrassingly, most of the goodies were just for me!
One of my most extravagant purchases was a set of richly toned embossing powders. I wanted to add a few colors to my meager stash, but they didn't have a big selection and each 1 0z. jar was over $3. With my 40% off coupon, the set of 16 half-ounce vials was only $17.99. Sure, it cost a bit more, but the colors... Oh! the colors! Very deep, rich colors! More my style than the few pastels on the shelf. I put back some of my other splurges so I wouldn't overindulge too much.

You can see some of the rich colors on yesterday's circle. I took the embossing pad and pressed just the corner, embossed and then repeated a little distance away. It had lots of texture, but when I covered it all with a thick coat of clear, they softened and blended. I still like it, but I think next time I will use the diamond glaze and retain some of that texture.

I hope your "Black Friday" had some colors just for you!

Family Circle

Today I used a different type of tool... my granddaughter!

Kady chose some heart stickers and a few colors of permanent markers to use on the gesso covered chipboard. I added a metallic swash and colored the edges purple. Kady was fascinated with the diamond glaze. Nothing beats creating with family!

Giving Thanks

#12

I spent the morning and early afternoon with my older daughter and my two granddaughters. We engaged in a great family tradition - eating donuts while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 4 year old was thrilled with all the balloon characters. The baby just wanted to be held and fed. I know my other daughter and my mom were visiting the extended family down in California. (I"ll be seeing them for Christmas.) I am so thankful for my family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

#10

"M-I-C... See ya real soon..." I just wanted something easy, so started with scrapbooking paper and finally used that ultra-sticky red tape I had to adhere the micro-beads.

#11

This circle will not end up on my walls like most will. This one is a gift. The recipient may see this blog, so I want it to remain a secret until they have unwrapped it for themselves. Then, the "normal" image of the circle will be posted.

Inked Foil Tape

Aluminum tape (from the hardware store) over shaped bits of tape and then covered with alcohol inks. A bit of dry brushed metallic blue and some spots of embossing powder. All covered with diamond glaze. Colorful, huh?