Made New

If you possibly missed it (perhaps you've been stranded on a deserted island for the last three weeks), Tim Holtz is having a little challenge on his blog: The Tattered Floral Challenge. The requirements are simple - create your own layered creation using the tattered floral die. The deadline is today!

I cut tattered flowers out of everything you can imagine. My work table looks like a floral explosion. It took me some time before I settled on a creative path. Of course the destination I had planned is not where I ended up.

I am also entering this piece in two other challenges:  Eclectic Paperie's March eTeam picks Challenge ~ Corrugated cardstock/cardboard and Our Daily Bread Designs weekly challenge ODBDSLC148 He is Risen- The true meaning of Easter (religious).

I was lead by the renewing power of Jesus' resurrection as we approach Holy week. My prayer is that you, dear reader, know this renewing power in your life. The most amazing gift from God is that this is not just a one time renewal, but a constant and continual renewing. I am but a broken woman who in my own power can only screw things up by my own selfish motivations. Through His power something beautiful, like flowers booming the springtime, are possible.

Green Paper Collage Challenge

One of the artists I have come to admire is Mary Green of Green Paper. Her vintage glue books are divine!

At the beginning of the month she would host a collage challenge on her blog. She would select a few images from her vast collection of vintage/antique ephemera and ask participants to create a piece of art using at least part of each of the images.

I played along a few times and really enjoyed it. You can go back through the older posts on her blog and pick up the collage sheets if you would like to give it a try.

Precious - February 2012 GPCC

Fly With Me - January 2012 GPCC

Promise to Wed - September 2011 GPCC

Mary is on a "Grand Tour" and hasn't hosted a monthly challenge for quite some time. I really miss her and hope she will come back soon.