Theme Thursday - Crowns or Hats

http://themethursday.wordpress.com/ to see all the lovely submissions this week....

Wednesday Stamper - Orange

http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful fun submissions this week...

Tag It On Challenge #1 - Tide and Time

There is a new Wed. challenge this week complements of my friend Frankie! Please join in on the fun: http://dragon-dragonsdream.blogspot.com/

Yahoo Group Swap - April 2009

From top left:
Kris Dickinson, Heather Bloom, Julia Ziemann;
Phyllis Terrell, Heather Robinson, Alice Hyde;
Laura Carson, Gina Atkins, Connie Camp.

Such beautiful work! Thanks ladies for an awsome swap! - Kris

Mixed Media Monday - On the Beach

I call this one She Sells Sea Shells...

Please visit: http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week!

Gothic Arch Challenge - Chocolate

http://gothicarches.ning.com/ to see all the fun submissions this week...

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Butterflies

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/ to see all the lovely submissions this week...

Saturday Surprise - Dreams

(***Please click on picture to see the details close-up!***)

I call this piece, The Dreamweaver. You can see all the beautiful submissions this week at: http://saturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

TGIF Challenge - Fishes

http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/ to see all the fun submissions this week!

**Vintage Images by Kelly Burton's Collagevision: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5945339

Bon Voyage

Created By Hand Challenge - Blue and Sand

http://createdbyhandchallenge.wordpress.com/ to see all the lovely submissions this week...

TMTA - Transparent Foil with Alcohol Ink

http://tmta.wordpress.com/ to see all the fabulous creations this week!...

Mixed Media Monday - Mermaid

I tried it in both an ATC size (above) and a card size (below)...

I had a great time making these. The backgrounds were created using the Heated Pearls Technique on patterned turquoise paper. All trims are from Flights of Fancy Boutique. The image is a vintage photograph of Theda Bara (Circa. 1920s).

You can see all the wonderful, whimsical submissions at: http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/

Gothic Arch Challenge - Home Sweet Home

You have to look closely to see the arch... http://gothicarches.ning.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week...

Small World of Inchies and Twinchies - Good Luck

"Lucky me for I have found my one true love..."Twinchie (2" x 2") & ATC (2.5" x 3.5")

This is my Twinchie for this week's challenge - Good Luck. I then created the ATC using the Twinchie. You can see all the tiny treasures at: http://smallworldofinchies.blogspot.com/

Saturday Surprise - Songs and Music

http://saturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ to join in on the challenge this week!

Wednesday Stamper - Alter the Back of a Postcard

http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week...

I am featured on Inspirational!

I am so thrilled to be a featured artist on Inspirational today: http://inspirationalcraftblogs.blogspot.com/2009/04/welcome-to-kris-another-inspirational.html

A huge thank you to Frankie for featuring my work. ((HUGS)) - Kris

Bingo Background ATC

Winner Takes All - March 2009, Yahoo Group

I was the winner for the month of March and these are the ATCs I rec'd. Aren't they fabulous!

From top left:
April Dudko, Kim Smith, Brenda Smith;
Laura Carson, Alice Hyde, Alice Hyde;
Heather Bloom, Connie Camp.

Thanks to all the gals for these wonderful ATCs! - Kris

Sunday Postcard Art/Mixed Media Monday - Easter

(**Vintage images by Kelly Burton's Collagevision: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5945339)

This week I decided to combine the 2 challenges since they were the same. Please visit both challenge sites:

Sunday Postcard Art: http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Mixed Media Monday: http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/

Happy Easter Everyone!~

ATC - Lancaster Hat Girl

***Vintage Images by Kelly Burton's Collagevision:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5945339

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter! ~Kris

Small World of Inchies and Twinchies - Happy Easter

I created this ATC.... ....using this Twinchie.

http://smallworldofinchies.blogspot.com/ to see all the tiny treasures this week...

Art Creation Friday - Challenge #21

This is the inspiration piece for this week:...and this is my submission:

http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/ to see all the lovely holiday creations this week... Happy Easter to all!

Make a Moo or Two - Yellow/Easter

This is the moo I created for the challenge and then I made this ATC using the moo.

http://makeamooortwo.wordpress.com/ to see all the darling holiday Moos this week...

Vintage Easter Egg ATC Swap

These ATC-sized eggs are from a Yahoo Group swap. From top left:
Heather Bloom, Laura Carson, Phyllis Terrell;
Alice Hyde, Rosalie Ackerson, April Dudko.

Absolutely amazing and so very beautiful! Thanks so much ladies!

Blog Candy Giveaway! 1 Year Blogoversary at A Nostalgic Halloween!

(**Click on picture to see the Blog Candy close-up!**)

Today is my Blogoversary on my vintage Halloween blog: A Nostalgic Halloween. I am offering the above blog candy to one lucky person in a random drawing on April 22nd. Please visit my Halloween Blog for more details! Nothing like a little spooking in April! BOO!

http://anostalgichalloween.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-candy-giveaway-1-year-blogoversary.html

Created By Hand Challenge - Spring

I call this one "Springy Marie". Please visit: http://createdbyhandchallenge.wordpress.com/ to see all the lovely submissions this week...

Mixed Media Monday - Stripes and/or Polka Dots

http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week...

***Vintage images by Kelly Burton's Collagevision: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5945339

TMTA - Togetherness

http://tmta.wordpress.com/ to join in on the fun this week!...

***Vintage image by Kelly Burton's Collagevision: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5945339

Gothic Arch Challenge - Open Theme

This week is an Open Theme so I chose to do Marie in blue. You can see all the wonderful submissions at: http://gothicarches.ning.com/

Published in Stamper's Sampler!

My Masquerade card made the Celebrations section of the April/May 2009 Stamper's Sampler. How exciting!

Sunday Postcard Art - Swan Lake

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/ to see all the elegant submissions this week...

Saturday Surprise - Childhood

For me, childhood is like an open door to a world of your imagination. Anything is possible and just waiting for you to step through...
http://saturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ to join in on the challenge this week...

Small World of Inchies & Twinchies - Paris

I created this ATC using this Twinchie:

http://smallworldofinchies.blogspot.com/ to see all the lovely, tiny creations this week!...

Make a Moo or Two - Eggs

I created this ATC using the Moo found here:

http://makeamooortwo.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week!...

TGIF Challenge - Secret Garden

http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/ to see all the sweet submissions this week!...

Introducing....Artist Gina Atkins!

(***Please click on picture to see ATCs close-up!***) These wonderful ATCs were made by my friend Gina Atkins. Gina does not have a blog...yet, and I wanted to showcase her fabulous work. We belong to several Vintage ATC Yahoo Groups and trade ATCs. I think you will agree that Gina is an amazing artist.

Gina does have a Flickr Album where you can see more of her work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30087207@N08/

Theme Thursday - Paris (Paris Peacock)

For my submission this week I chose the Paris Peacock herself, Marie Antoinette~

http://themethursday.wordpress.com/ to join in on the fun!...

Wednesday Stamper: 2 X 4

http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/ to see all the wonderful submissions this week...