It has been such a long time since I last posted here. I suppose Facebook is to blame but I miss blogging and seeing my artistic friends. 


I will try to be better and post more. I have gotten away from making art for self expression lately. Instead I've been busy making a lot of Cavalier related items for Ebay and my etsy shop.

 I also started making some things with old French holy/prayer card images. I love the images of Mary and the Christ child. I find them very soothing and comforting, so I was inspired to use them in my crafts. 

And then there are my two puppies that keep me busy constantly! One is from my own breeding...between my Angel and a lovely boy pictured below, "Expresso,"  I call her, "Halo". 

The other is a black/tan Cavalier I imported from France from a friend of mine. Her name is "Paris." 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and hope to see you more this year! 

Betzie 

Looking forward to seeing what these two beauties can produce! My Angel is such a sweet, loving girl and

just what a Cavalier should be. "Expresso" is a darling boy and has won many titles in the show world.

I'm hoping for a new little girl to keep myself as this will probably be Angel's last litter.

Exciting!

state of mind

Hats and Crowns and Wings and Things...Three Muses

 Credits to Paper Whimsy for digital elements

Word Art *The Three Muses* Prayer*

I decided to post this early for the Three Muses challenge this week. I have been 

having some stomach troubles and am getting some tests done so need to

post when I can. Good news is I've lost five pounds. :)

I have felt such deep sadness the past few months since losing my mom. It has

left such a hole in my heart and no doubt has affected my health. 

"Prayer" is such a blessing!

Credits go to Paper Whimsy and Tangie Baxter.

Steampunk...kind of sort of.....Three Muses

I love making cards and as many of you know I breed and show Cavalier

King Charles Spaniels. I make a lot of cards featuring them and this is one

I made with a bit of a Steampunk, vintage feel to it. 

I used a few images from Paper Whimsy and Graphics 45 papers. The clock

face is real and from a vintage watch. I loved being able to find a black faced one. Placed on top of an

old crocheted medallion.

Butterfly tape on inside and brass angel wings. Printed the words onto linen and cut-out...so enjoyed 

making this one!

Torso Tag design*Three Muses*

She is bold. She is pink. She is Queen.

Used a torso tag from Paper Whimsy.

She hangs on my shabby chic china closet and unlike me, 

she always has her glasses handy!

Oo La La....The Three Muses

A photo I took of a Marie half doll I made using wide ribbon, vintage tulle, lace and tiny

forget-me-nots. Her hair is wool roving. Mirror floor, small rhinestone tiara and decorative cardstocks in background.

The outer border is a photo of a gorgeous French fabric I got off of Etsy...Blurred the inner photo and bordered it inside the other. 

Carnival font for letters.