I'm not buying anymore scrapbook paper! I'm not! I'm not! I'm not! Well, maybe just a sheet or two. The local scrapbook store just got in that luscious new Conservatory Paper from 7 Gypsies. HAD to get Feather and Flora. I made a bee-line for them because of the vintage look and the beautiful collage. Doubt I will ever use them for anything as they look stunning hanging on the wall as is, and they are just plain inspiring. First saw them over on Two Peas In A Bucket. Still not sure about which images are alright to post on a personal blog so go check the entire collection out at their site.  There are also a lot of inspiring projects, products, and ideas.

Tonight's ATC challenge at Krop,Paper, Scissors was 7 items - paper, ink, rubber stamp, a penny, a button, wire and ribbon. Phew! It was a challenge for everyone. The cherish stamp is from Cat's Life, and the angel girl stamp is from Tuscan Rose. The penny is covered with the C, a free font from dafont.com .

I got onto Foto Flexer, an online photo editor. I used one of my photos I took in Ireland and blended it with old script. My plan is to print it out and add more elements, and cover up some things that I don't like - such as the odd light in the corner and the lamp post - then use it  for an ATC. I do believe this is St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. We (hub and I) visited an awful lot of cathedrals - of which there are plenty to visit. I would go to Ireland again in a heart beat. I absolutely loved it.

Wacky Wednesday -
You have probably figured out by now that I like alliteration. Thought I would post an ATC that I did with my group "Art MAMAS", a couple of months ago. The theme was "Monochromatic". I did blue and decided to do another one in pink which was a good thing because no one else chose pink. Strangely, there were no color repeats, so we all ended up with different color ATCs after we exchanged.

I apologize profusely for the poor quality of the photo! It was taken with my cell phone. I love the kitty stamp because it looks just like my little cat. I believe it's from Hampton Arts - not real sure. I inherited it from my Mom's stash 15 years ago. The little blue goldfish is from a company from Seattle that also sells stunningly gorgeous washi papers. I will track it down and post. Here is the pink one I did:

Again, profuse apologies! The photo on yesterdays post was taken with the same phone, so go figger...

The bird stamp is from Invoke Arts. The tree was cut on a Cricut using Serenade.

I really don't have anything wacky to share today because nothing new, weird, or different happened this week. However, there is still the week left, so I'm not ruling anything out.

"T" on Tuesday - Travel to Florence!
I know it's not Tuesday, but I know I'm not going to have time tomorrow to write about our trip to Florence. It's warm! Sunny! Relaxing! Bet you're thinking I took a trip to Italy, huh?  Actually, it's Florence, Oregon, a quaint little town along the Oregon Coast. The founding fathers called it Florence because they were trying to make it look like a little Italian village. Since I haven't been to Italy yet I wouldn't know. The original Florentine-like village is now what is called "Old Town" which was built right along the Siltcoos River. Steam ships of all kinds used to come up the river from the ocean to deliver the days catch, supplies, new merchandise, and people. A bridge, designed in the Art Deco style, now spans the river and ships are rarely seen in the waters. The bridge was built during the Depression by CCC and has seen better days. I didn't have my camera this time but there is a lot to share about this wonderful community. Hubby and I are blessed to be able to come here often. Click here to find out information about a nice, relaxing place to stay while visiting the coast.