Wanderlust Week 3 2021

 

It's January 25, 2021. 5:49 PM.  Mountain Time.

*Sigh*

The above photo is my interpretation of  Kasia Avery's Week 3, Wanderlust 2021 Class, "Reflections: Celebrate Your Reflection". 

THANK YOU KASIA AVERY for this prompt.  Although it was challenging and took much time to feel somewhat "done", I appreciate the challenge and also, I appreciate the educational yet accepting atmosphere your create in your virtual classroom.

Just snapping a selfie from my cell phone and drawing that impromptu face of mine was...fun and somewhat liberating, after all.

I like to get all dolled up and dress up for such occasions.  If I knew it was "Family Photo Day" you better believe I would have on my eyelashes and my lipstick!  Along with a flattering shirt and the right bra! LOL.  But for this page, I just snapped what I actually looked like in the moment.  Baseball shirt.  Denim Apron.  Glasses.  No makeup.  No 3/4 turn.  Just a straight, head on pose.

Celebrate Your Reflection asked us to embrace a word which holds merit for us this year.  The first word I thought of was, "Confront".  Am I a confrontational person?  No.  But I'm not sure avoiding conflict is a good trait either.  This year, I want to confront many things head on: health concerns, unhealthy mental patterns, familial  mysteries, my dreams and heart's desires.  

If I confront my reflection now, I bet I'll be more proud of my reflection next year.

Thank You for stopping by as it has been YEARS since I posted here!!!

Much Love to You & Yours this 2021, or whichever year in which you may stumble upon my little blog.

Love,

Buttercup xoxo

AKA Portia

Materials:

Journal by Dylusions 11 13/16" x 9" www.rangerink.com

Thinlits Sizzix Dies by Tim Holtz

Acrylic Paint

Matte Gel Medium

Washi Tape in Film Strip Design

Neocolor II Wax Pastels

Scrap Fabric & Papers

Acrylic Inks

Black Stamp Ink

Splatter Blob stamp by Stampotique created by Jo Capper-Sandon

A Very Merry Christmas!

Pinky Pudding stayed up all night baking and is ready for the PARTY!  She wishes to send Holiday Cheer to everyone far and near!  Whether your loved ones are present or living in the great beyond up in the sky, Pink Pudding hopes your heart is warmed by all of the love around you, seen and unseen.

This post concludes my DT for Tiddly Ink's 2016 Season!  I have loved crafting and creating!

Thank You for taking a moment to pop by!

Happy Near Year and Happy Holidays to You!

Check out the Tiddly Ink's Very Merry Christmas Challenge!

Love,
         Buttercup xoxo

Angelic Fab Friday Wishes

Angelic Wishes you all a peaceful day full of ease and grace! Ah!  Wouldn't that be nice?

As 2016 is coming to a close, it feels like a whirlwind on my end.  Holidays are speeding by.  Workloads are increasing.  Time with friends is scarce.  Time feels hurried.  And yet somehow, for some reason, I get to create little cards for the Tiddly Ink's Design Team.  How fun it has been!

Thank You for supporting me on this journey, thank you for checking in and for leaving an occasional comment.  Your encouragement inspires me and is appreciated.

This little card is for our Fab Friday at Tiddly Inks!

Thank You for stopping by!

Love,
         Buttercup xoxo

Thank You!

Gossmere

Tiddly Ink's Challenge

Kapow Challenge Easel Card!!!

Avenger-Candy Hero storms through the streets on Halloween!  She collects friends, treats and spooktacular stares!!!  She is a lover of all things Frightfully Halloween!!!  She shares her treats with the spirits she meets along the way.  She knows this world is just one to walk and play through, it's not a place to stay.  So in the mean time, "Give you candy away!" she says.  Plus, her Mom's a dentist and she tells her that too.

Please know you are formally invited to join in the Kapow! Challenge which is to create a new make using a Tiddly Ink's Image in the theme of "Kapow!".  This may mean a caped or masked or heroic image of some sort!

Have fun!!!

Here are Hero lyrics by Mariah Carey to inspire you!!!!  Woo-hoo!

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

It's a long, road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you

Thank You so much for stopping by!!! 

Happy Halloween and Hero-ing!!!

~Buttercup xoxo

Sweet Dreams Wryn Fabby Friday!

Sweet Dreams Wryn (Digi)  wakes up early to read, stays up late to read, the girl just loves to READ!

Spookalicous Time!!!

Betty Belfrey is one fierce witch!!!  Here she is, striking a pose with her mode of transportation!  She knows all of the spookiest potions and can put a spell on you!!!!

You are invited to join in our Spookalicous Challenge at Tiddly Inks!  Just create a Spooky make using a Tiddly Ink's image!!!

Happy Crafting!!!

Love,

Buttercup xoxo