Art in Bloom

Hello Kindred Cuties! Thanks so much for your touching
comments on my last post! I really appreciate all the love
you give me here in blogland. If I haven't already, I'll be
visiting you as soon as possible. I always look forward to
seeing what all my lovely bloggers have been up to. :)


As for me, I've been quite a busy bee. Above are photos of
one my latest projects. It's an art doll in bloom! I've just
listed her as well as some prints from older paintings I've
done in my etsy shop.


Here is another stitched project that I recently finished up too.
I was very honored to "create" this for a special & talented
artist here in blogland. I really enjoyed doing this commission
for her. Thanks again sweetie! :)


That's what I have for now. I am playing around with more
fun projects. I do hope to get back on track and post more
often than not. Again, I'll be coming your way as soon as I can.
Thanks so much for your visit as always! Wishing you all a
beautiful weekend!

Creative Blessings! :)

New Stitched Goodies

Here are the latest hand stitched goodies I've been working on. I've created an art doll with lots of embroidery and a variety of ornies using altered fabric prints of my original paintings. You can find more on these stitched goodies now on etsy.

It's been awhile since I've shared a slideshow, so below are the photos of my creations. Enjoy!

This is the time of year when I enjoy stitching the most and I try to keep up with my creative to do list as much as possible. Time goes by so fast and it can be difficult to keep up, especially when you get inspired with new ideas out of nowhere. Sending you all *C*R*E*A*T*I*V*E* *V*I*B*E*S*! :)

Frida Friday

Just listed this Frida Kahlo art doll on ebay. I've also just listed the "Breathe" angel painting starting at .99 cents. I do plan to update my Etsy shop really soon. Thanks for all your inquiries and support in my art!




Frida measures approximately 7.5" X 4.25"




Completely handstitched using an altered fabric print of my original painting.




Created with leaf buttons, mini rosettes, plastic, & glass beads. Structured with burlap on the front and back as well as decorated with red lace. She has been stuffed with polyfil and is finished off with a secured blanket stitch. She can stand on her own and also has a hanger attached to the back for another display option.

Thank you Julie-ann!

I received my breathtaking swap gift from sweet & talented artist Julie-ann of Heavenleigh Art. Two lovely angels painted to perfection on wood canvas along with a dreamy beeswax finish.

A little after our swap talk, I saw that she posted gorgeous photos of this painting on her blog here. I fell in love instantly. She didn't say anything to me about it being my swap or not. I just Ooohed and Aaahed and crossed my fingers. And now... it's here in my home. Two beautiful angels of inspiration. I'm SOOOO Happy! A lovely masterpiece that is now displayed in my living room & will be treasured always.




These are the two art dolls I exchanged for her two sweetly painted beauties.




Many thanks to you Julie-ann! I love it! You are truly a *S*P*E*C*T*A*C*U*L*A*R* artist!

Big Hugs,
Lisa :)

Sweet Dreams

Altered art is always fun, especially when it's your own art you're altering. I get a real creative buzz when incorporating my two favorite crafts in some way. I do have a sewing machine, but I prefer to completely hand-stitch all my pieces. Hand-stitching gives it a more one of a kind feel and it never ceases to relax me when doing it. I love it!




I have so much fun adding embellishments. Buttons, beads, sequins, ribbons, flower appliques, lace, ... Oh my!




I've only been stitching for a couple of years now. There are still so many embroidery techniques & fabric ideas that I have to try. The trouble with that is the overload of ideas for stitching & painting. Where does all the time go?

Mystele, You're a Doll!!!