The Key To My Heart Canvas

Here's my entry to the MS Winter Challenge, using the bare tree as required.

It's a Mixed Media canvas.

I thought of the tree as a Keys tree, where one of the keys may be the key to my heart...

Materials used:

20 x20 cms (8 x8 inches) canvas

DecoArt acrylic colors

Basic Grey patterned paper

Ancient Keys die cut by All Occasion Dies

Silver CS for the keys, which was the cover of a disposable baking tray

Michael Strong Cloisonné Heart stamp

Red CS, for stamping the heart

Transparency sheet, for stamping the heart – 2^nd layer

Andy Skinner's HAVE YOUR SAY stencil

Modeling paste

Red ProMarker

Design By Ryn's Raindrop stamp

Ranger's Numbers Game stamp

VersaFine Onyx Black ink

Ranger's Fired Brick distress ink

Washi Tape

White Gel pen

Challenges

MS 2015/16 Winter Challenge

Designs By Ryn - March Customer Creation Challenge

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Point of View - Bold and Bright Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

I've created this painting for a specific occasion, and as it sometimes happens - it turned out different than I expected, due to many changes during the process of working on it.

I've used so many stencils, stamps, and the DecoArt Media line products - so many layers of different colors, I can't start listing them but I hope you can see under the surface that each part was colored quite a few times...
I also used various inks and a white gel pen.

First, I colored all of the 24x24 inches (60x60 cms) canvas in black, and then I started layering it with various acrylic paints until I was satisfied with the background of each section.

All the outlines and contours were freehand drawn using a white gel pen.

You can easily notice each stencil and stamp I used, but I'll give you a list if you insist…

As many people have different interpretations to what I've painted, and that also changed during the process, I'll leave it to you to tell me what you see in there.

There are so many details, large and small figures, various themes which all connect to a main one. Yet, apparently, each viewer sees it differently, and has another point of view than mine (which is fine by me).

I'll show you several detailed photos.

So go figure it out, and let me know what you think.

Andy Skinner's stencils used:

Code Breaker

Tornado

Sequin Waste (Tando Creative)

Challenges:

Andy Skinner – Bold & Bright

Designs By Ryn - March Customer Creation Challenge

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Between Fields And Streets - Love Bird - Israel's Independence Day 2014 - Former Outdoor Exhibition

Last year, on Israel's 66th Independence Day, the annual outdoor exhibition has been displayed at Ramat HaSharon's outdoor gallery.

Its subject was Between Fields And Streets and my work which participated in it was called Love Bird.

It's a paper piecing work, and the background was painted with acrylic paint.

Tomorrow is Israel's 67th Independence Day, therefore a new outdoor exhibition will be displayed.

Its opening has been delayed, yet I'll show you my new Mixed Media work which will be displayed there… stay tuned!

Happy Independence Day!

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed.
Have a creative day!
Dorly

Spring is the time of plans and projects ATB

For a very long period of time I've been engaged with family duties, unfortunately very unhappy ones.

During this time I rarely created anything, and as much as I wanted to, I couldn't find peace of mind and passion to create. My blog has also been neglected.

Now I got my MOJO back, and it feels so good!!!

I needed to share it with you. I still have several former unpublished creations to share with you, and I also plan a little Giveaway soon. Stay tuned!

But for now here's my entry to the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group Spring challenge - a Spring ATB.

I made the 3D cube myself, out of sturdy CS, and it was such fun that I guess I'll make more ATBs in the near future.

Materials used:

Sturdy 12x12 Polka Dot CS by Netanella – Hot Air Ballons  collection

Scor-Pal

Red, light blue and black leather textured CS

Cream paper

Michael Strong Honeycomb stencil

Michael Strong Stamps: Cloisonné Butterfly (small and large), Cloisonné Flower (small)

Michael Strong Metal Die Cutters: Butterfly (small and large), Flower (small)  

Ranger Distress Ink - Fired Brick

Ranger Ink Blending Tool

VersaFine Ink - Onyx Black

White and light blue EP

Polka Dot Paper Tape in 3 color patterns

Turquoise and gold Gel pens

Black pen

Jewel brads

Clear blings

Double sided clear and foam tape

First I cut the 12x12 CS for the 3D cube, which turned out about 3.8x3.8 inches (9.5x9.5 cms), and left margins to glue the parts together. Please let me know if you're interested in a step-by-step tutorial.

I added Polka Dot Paper Tape in 3 color patterns all around the cube's connections of faces, both for decoration and to strengthen them.

Then I randomly decorated 5 faces of the 3D cube, using Michael Strong Honeycomb stencil, Ranger Distress Ink - Fired Brick, and Ranger Ink Blending Tool.

I stamped and cut the large Butterfly, and added clear blings to make it glamorous.

I stamped and cut the small Butterflies, and colored them using Gel Pens.

I stamped and cut the small Flowers and heat embossed them, then I added Jewel brads to their centers.

I glued all the images, using double sided clear and foam tape.

The large Butterfly, on the top of the cube, was glued only at its center, its wings flying in the air.

I added the sentiment, hand written with a black pen, on 4 faces of the cube.

I really enjoyed making this ATB, and it felt like spring is in the air (though it feels like summer in Israel).

I'm so glad I got creative again, and I hope this passion will last and grow.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Sea Themed Bog Hop Giveaway Winner

I created a canvas for the Michael Strong Sea themed Blog Hop and offered a small Giveaway.

Thank you all for your lovely comments, I enjoyed reading them.

And without further ado... the winner of the Giveaway is Jan Castle.

Jan Castle wrote:

Great layout Dorly! Your MS fish is perfect with the pearl bubbles for this layout, as are all the sea items. You put a lot of work into this and it is Stunning!!! 
Paper Hugs,
Jan, a follower

Jan, please email me your address so I can send the envelope your way.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Lady Owl Sitting On A Branch Card

Here's the card I created yesterday as your Card Captain for the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
I created this card using both earth tones and pastel contrasting colors, so that the green and brown are typical forest colors, yet the pastel colors enhance the Lady Owl.
She seems like a very clever and elegant lady bird to me, perched on the branch and watching around her.

Supplies used:

Cream CS for the card's basis
Forest green canvas textured CS
White CS for embossing
White CS, recycled from a box, for the branch and for stamping and heat embossing the Owl
Tim Holtz Sizzix Woodgrain Texture Fades Embossing Folder
Ranger Distress Ink - gathered twigs
Ranger Inkssentials ink blending tool applicator
Sizzix Bigz Die - Bird Branch
Michael Strong Whimsical Owls stamp
Embossing Ink
Michael Strong Weathered Copper EP
ProMarkers
White Gel pen
Clear blings
Double sided foam tape

I used white CS for embossing, using Tim Holtz Sizzix Woodgrain Texture Fades Embossing Folder.

I colored it with Ranger Distress Ink - gathered twigs, highlighting the raised parts.
I cut only the branch out of white CS, recycled from a box, using Sizzix Bigz Die - Bird Branch.
I colored the branch with ProMarkers.
Then I layered the forest green canvas textured CS, the Woodgrain embossed CS and the colored branch.
I added faux stitches, using a white Gel pen.

I stamped Michael Strong Whimsical Owls stamp on white CS, using Embossing ink, and heat embossed it using Michael Strong Weathered Copper EP - I just love its mixture of colors, it gives a result of an antique patina.
I cut the Owl with scissors, colored it with ProMarkers and added clear blings for the Owl's eyes.
The Owl was glued 3D with foam tape for extra dimension.
Whom do you think the Lady Owl is waiting for?

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Happy Spring Card

Here's a card I'm sharing as your Card Captain today for the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.
I created this card in vivid, primary colors, to enhance nature and its sheer beauty.

I love the tiny Hummingbird, which is flying high above the fields.
Things must seem different from the bird's point of view.
Don't you sometimes wish you could fly?

Supplies used:

Cream CS for the card's basis
Yellow paper from a magazine
Red leather textured CS
White canvas textured CS, with Aqua painting printed on it
Turquoise paper for stamping
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Diamond Plate
Michael Strong Cloisonné Hummingbird stamp (small)
VersaFine ink - Onyx Black
Michael Strong Mini Wings Metal Die Cutter Set
Tiny clear bling
White Gel pen
Double sided foam tape

I chose this Aqua painting, printed on heavy white canvas textured CS, as the main focal point of the card.
Can you feel that spring is in the air?
I used yellow paper (recycled from a magazine) with the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Diamond Plate - as my main background.

This embossing resembles the tracks left by a tractor plowing the field, which fits the painting (artist unknown, taken from an advertisement).

Then I layered the red leather textured CS, and then the CS with the Aqua painting.
I added faux stitches, using a white Gel pen.
I stamped Michael Strong Cloisonné small Hummingbird on turquoise paper, using VersaFine ink - Onyx Black, and cut it using Michael Strong Mini Wings Metal Die Cutters - they cut like butter!
I added a tiny bling for the Hummingbird's eye.
The Hummingbird was glued 3D with foam tape for extra dimension, so when you look at the card from its lower view you can see the bird's shade - it seems to be actually flying in the air.
As long as it doesn't fly away from my card, I'm OK with it…

 

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Swimming Gold Fish Card

Here's a card I'm sharing as your Card Captain today for the enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo Group.

I made this clean and simple card for my swimming tutor.
She actually made me feel like a fish in the water (and also taught me another swimming style), and she asked for a hand-made card attached to her gift.
The Fish somehow seemed most appropriate.


Supplies used:

Cream CS for the card's basis
Orange paper from a magazine
Striped patterned paper from my stash
White CS for embossing
Dark orange leather textured CS for the Fish
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Distressed Stripes
Ranger's Distress Ink - spiced marmalade, faded jeans
Michael Strong Cloisonné Fish stamp
Embossing ink
Orange EP
White and orange Baker's Twine
White half pearls with sticky back
Double sided foam tape

I chose water themed colors to go along with the main motif - the Fish, and contrasting shades of orange to accent the blue.
I used Ranger's Distress Ink - spiced marmalade, to give the striped patterned paper a more distinct look by accenting its edges.
I used white CS with the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Distressed Stripes, and Ranger's Distress Ink - faded jeans, to create the blue background which resembles waves.
I layered the papers, tied a piece of white and orange Baker's Twine ,and then the Fish was glued 3D with foam tape for extra dimension.
I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Fish on dark orange leather textured CS, heat embossed it with orange EP and cut it out using TH scissors.
I added several white half pearls, which resemble the water bubbles.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Pay It Forward Blog Award... And New Shoes

I'd like to thank Rosie Guiher for nominating me the LIEBSTER award. Rosie has a great blog called Play Time, and I think you'll enjoy her Clean and Simple style and her lovely creations.
Play Time

About the Liebster award

This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion. Once you've been nominated, you award it to five blogs which you like that have less than 200 followers, to encourage new visitors to visit these blogs.

These are the rules
Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog.
Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers you appreciate and who have less than 200 followers.
Leave a comment on their blog, letting them know that you have given them this awesome award.
It's always nice to discover new blogs… I hope you'll be inspired!

Here's my list of 5 blogs. I recommend that you check them out.

1. PearlGemD by Esther Farkash

2. She who stamps & scraps by Marjie Kemper

3. The Happy Room by Kathie McGuire

 4. The Zen of Oriental Card Making by Fabrizio Martellucci

5. Sentiments and Scrapbooks by Barbara Ford

Don't forget to leave a comment, because getting feedback is important to all of us.

In the mood of adding happy colors to my life, here are my new shoes.
They are shockingly colorful, and I just love them. Aren't they awesome?
I hope to post more often from now on.
There will also be a Giveaway for my birthday soon… stay tuned!

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Michael Strong Blog Hop - Owl My Love Card

Today Michael Strong Blog Hop is about Owls - smart creatures...

You're welcome to visit all 10 blogs to see the wonderful artwork.
If you want a chance to win a Michael Strong Whimsical Owls stamp set, you MUST leave comments along the way in all 10 blogs.
Hetty will announce the winner next Sunday (Feb 10th 2013) on her blog.
It is a circular blog hop, so wherever you start from, you will see them all.
This is the card I made - Owl My Love.
It was made for my DH, who's my true Valentine and the love of my life.
Today is a very important day for us.
We're ending a long, difficult journey, and hopefully we're starting a new time, more relaxed and happy.
I hope I'll have more creative moments from now on, and I plan to blog, to share, and more… stay tuned!

Ingredients:

Cream CS for the card's basis
Dark green CS, from a commercial booklet
Wood patterned CS, from a commercial booklet
Recycled tea box CS, for die cutting and stamping
Tim Holtz Die - BirdBranch
Embossing Ink pad
Ranger embossing powder - Black Sparkle
Michael Strong Whimsical Owls stamp
ProMarkers
3D double sided foam tape
Pink heart bling

First I layered the papers on the card.

I used the BirdBranch Die, and cut off the bird to use only the branch.
I colored it using ProMarkers.
Then I stamped the Owl and heat embossed it with Black Sparkle EP, to give it a shiny effect (look at its close-up photo).
I cut it with nail scissors and colored it using ProMarkers.
The sentiment "Owl My Love" was hand written by me.
Both the Owl and the sentiment were glued 3D for extra dimension.
Finally, I added the pink heart, to add some glam.
Want to see more? Hop over to Heidi's blog
I hope you get lots of inspiration and enjoy!

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

Sunny Winter Days In Israel - January 2013

Changing weather... either it's raining cats and dogs, or it's sunny, cold and serene.
Yes, we call it winter...
Windy day at the beach - Jaffa

Modern bridge built as a homage to ancient architecture - Jaffa

Calm sea in the afternoon - Poleg, Netanya

Moon showing between the clouds at daytime - near Ramat HaSharon

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Winter Views From Israel - Beit Jimal Monastery

These photos were taken on a beautiful sunny day at Beit Jimal Monastery.
Here's the main building, with exotic plants in front of it.

 

And an ancient fortress, with a unique light and shadows scene.

An orange tree loaded with juicy fruits.

An almond tree, blooming at this exact date each year, with a bumble bee looking for the flower's nectar. 

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Wonderful Heart Gift Box

I made this gift box for a special, wonderful woman with a very kind heart.
I think the design says it all.
I gave her this box with a tag and with a turquoise beads bracelet, hand made by me, as a gift to her.

Supplies used for the box:

Cream leather textured CS for the Box

Red leather textured CS

Basic Grey patterned paper - boxer
Ranger's Distress ink - Fired Brick
Wonderful stamp -DoCrafts
VersaFine ink - Onyx Black
Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart Stamp (large)

Embossing ink

Gold EP

Clear blings

Scor-Pal

1" circle punch

Double sided foam tape

First I created the box out of cream CS, following Michael Strong's tutorial

My addition is a tip for an easy opening of the box.

After scoring and folding the CS, but before cutting and adhering its corners, I used a 1" circle punch to cut a HALF CIRCLE opening at the front side, where the box opens up (I simply inserted the circle punch half way and punched).

It creates a perfect notch to slide your finger in to open the box without wrinkling it.

I distressed the patterned paper using Ranger's Distress ink - fired brick.

I stamped Michael Strong's Cloisonné Heart using Embossing ink.

I heat embossed it using gold EP, and cut it with scissors.

Then I stamped the Wonderful stamp using VersaFine ink - Onyx Black.
I adhered both stamped images using double sided foam tape for extra dimension.
I added clear blings for a glamorous look.

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly