Saying goodbye . . .

I have decided to finally say goodbye to "Mi Arte Creativa."
I am not able to keep up with my hectic schedule, my photography business, My 365 days of Reality blog and the craft blog. So I'm saying goodbye to this one. I have learned so much from this blog and from all of my crafty blogging friends. I will miss you and I hope to be able to keep in touch with you. Please feel free to drop by my 365 Days of Reality Blog and drop me a note or my professional photography site S.R.Marek Photography you can also find me on facebook under Sandra Marek.

It's been an awesome two plus years but it's time to move on. Thank you to those of you who check back. I will turn this blog off in 2 weeks. Adios :(

I've been featured in "Mod Podge Rocks"

Woohoo!
I'm a little behind in updating my blog but I had to catch a breathe to share this exciting news!
I've been featured in Mod Podge Rocks! I'm really excited about it.
Remember the little candy pail I made for my DH? Well, Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks featured it today.
Go take a look here: Mod Podge Rocks
They have some awesome projects there.

Thanks Amy!

Birthday Card for my M.I.L

Here's a birthday card I made for my Mother in laws birthday.
She loves Owls & the color green.

I fussy cut, stamped, tore, inked, glued and glittered - all in one card, but I had fun.

Use Your Stash - Got Paint?

Got paint challenge at Use your stash.
The ladies over at use your stash have challenged us to use paint. Here is my entry.
This weekend is David's and my 6th wedding anniversary. Instead of the typical card I altered this little pail. I purchased it at the dollar store over a year ago with some candy already in it.
I sanded the pail down, painted it with red acrylic paint and then covered it lightly with Mod Podge.

I then glued a strip of pattern paper to the top of it. I made two "fishing rods" and attached beads, a glass leaf, a lizzard that's meant for a bracelet and little flower. David really likes Swedish fish candy so filled the pail up with them and the tag reads "You're quite the catch."



Happy Annniversary Baby! You mean the world to me. Love ya.

Pencil Line Sketch 139 -

Pencil line sketch #139.
What is Pencil Line Sketch? "Pencil Lines is a blog all about using sketches to expand your artistic horizons, get you outside your box, and lift you out of scrappers block and to help you get more layouts done. It is about thinking outside your normal processes to create something wonderful. "
They create the sketch you fill in the blanks (so to speak) and make it your own.
Here is my entry.
To honor my in-laws who have just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary!
Title is "True love stands the test of TIME"
Journaling reads:
52 years of marriage and still going strong! True love stands the test of time.
They've had their share of ups and downs but they remain committed and
true to each other and their love continues to grow. They are my hero's.



Pretty simple:



I used chipboard and painted it black and an embroidered/beaded flower from an old shirt.

2nd Entry to 2 Sketches 4 You

This card is my second entry (see previous post)to the 2 sketches 4 you challenge.
I love these little "license plates" and charms. Fun & easy.

Another 2 Sketches 4 You challenge!

Laura's sketch #28
These sketches are fun and make making cards so easy. Here is my take. I followed the sketch almost exactly like it is.

I used some "netting" material that came in a gift box and I sprayed glitter on the black cardstock and netting.
It's a card from my little "Princess Diva!"