Nostalgic Collage'

ATC - To My Valentine IV

2012-01-27T05:03:00.003-07:00

This is the 4th ATC in my Valentine Marie series.

ATC - To my Valentine III

2012-01-26T06:59:00.001-07:00

This is the 3rd ATC in myValentine Marie series.

ATC - To My Valentine II

2012-01-25T04:41:00.004-07:00

This is the 2nd ATC in my Valentine Marie series.

Glamour Girl Photos, Free Images

2012-01-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

Ingrid Bergman

Frances Giffords

Here are a few shots of very lovely ladies from the 1940s. Please feel free to save and use.

ATC - Be My Valentine I

2012-01-24T05:15:00.003-07:00

My first ATC in a 7 part series for a swap at Marie Antoinette Mail Art.

ATC - Sailor Girl (Marilyn Monroe)

2012-01-23T17:12:00.001-07:00

Circa 1950s

Phantom of the Opera ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2012-01-22T11:06:00.000-07:00

From left: Wendy Aspinall, Liz DeWitt, Terri Daugherty

My ATC for the swap

Butterfly Angel Marie Paper Doll

2012-01-20T13:57:00.001-07:00

Approx. 14" long. Created for a 1/1 swap at VPI Yahoo Group.

ATC - Joan of Arc

2012-01-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

For an ATC swap at VPI Yahoo. Image of Ingrid Bergman, Circa 1948.

Vintage Movie Star Magazine Covers, Circa 1930s

2012-01-15T22:38:00.000-07:00

Vintage movie star magazine covers from the 1930s.

Please feel free to save and use.

ATC - The Heart is an Organ of Fire

2012-01-14T07:40:00.004-07:00

One of my favorite movies.

ATC - Tarzan Triumphs

2012-01-13T06:53:00.002-07:00

I created this ATC for an African themed swap I'm hosting on VPI Yahoo.

ATC - Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me

2012-01-12T06:57:00.005-07:00

I created this ATC for a Phantom of the Opera swap at VPI Yahoo Group.

**Images are of Lon Chaney, Sr. and Mary Philbin**

Elegant Cone by Terri Gordon

2012-01-11T05:52:00.001-07:00

Terri Gordon created this gorgeous Gothic cone for me in October. I think it also is perfect for New Years. Thank you Terri, I LOVE it.

Pin Up ATC - One Hot Summer

2012-01-10T07:50:00.003-07:00

This is the 8th and last ATC in my Pin Up series.

Steampunk Nouveau

2012-01-09T14:46:00.002-07:00

5" x 7" Card

Pin Up ATC - Still Shy

2012-01-09T04:49:00.003-07:00

This is the 7th ATC in my Pin Up series.

Pin Up ATC - Glamour Girl

2012-01-08T06:48:00.003-07:00

This is the 6th ATC in my Pin Up series

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Swirls, Twirls and Curls

2012-01-07T20:04:00.001-07:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Pin Up ATC - Beauteous Object

2012-01-07T08:46:00.004-07:00

This is the 5th ATC in my Pin Up series.

ATC - To My Valentine III

2012-01-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

The third ATC in my Valentine Marie series.

Christmas Marie Antoinette Gothic Arch Swap

2012-01-06T05:57:00.002-07:00

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

From Left: Dawn Shotton, Lisa Hessabi, Terri Gordon

My Arch

Pin Up ATC - The Memory of It

2012-01-06T05:45:00.003-07:00

This is the 4th ATC in my Pin Up series.

Pin Up ATC - Simple and Natural

2012-01-05T12:44:00.003-07:00

This is the 3rd ATC in my Pin Up series.

Madonna and Child ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2012-01-05T06:47:00.002-07:00

From top left: Cathee Stegall, Lorraine Rigby, Michelle Carrier;

Wendy Aspinall, Terri Daugherty, Lynn Stevens

My ATC for the swap.

Valentine Marie Domino Book

2012-01-04T09:38:00.000-07:00

I created this Valentine Marie Domino Book for a 1/1 swap that I'm hosting at Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group.

Elegant Valentine Cone

2012-01-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-01T12:00:00.002-07:00

Wishing everyone a happy and health New Year!

Christmas Marie ATC Swap - Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group

2011-12-29T06:14:00.000-07:00

From top left: Wendy Robinson, Frieda Oxenham, Wendy Robinson;

Terri Gordon, Lisa Hessabi, Terri Gordon

One of my ATCs for the Swap

Private ATC Swap - Yahoo Group, December, 2011

2011-12-28T08:24:00.002-07:00

From top left: Julia Ziemann, Laura Carson, Gina Peake;

Wendy Robinson, Alice Hyde, Connie Camp.

My ATC for the swap.

Pin Up ATC - Some Champagne?

2011-12-27T06:23:00.003-07:00

The second ATC in my Pin-ups Series

Secret Santa Present from Lynn Stevens

2011-12-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

I received this amazing handmade box fill with vintage goodies from my friend, Lynn Stevens, in a Secret Santa Swap. Thank you so much Lynn. I love it ALL!

Secret Santa Present from Sandy Scholz

2011-12-26T05:35:00.002-07:00

I rec'd all these amazing goodies from my friend, Sandy Scholz in a Secret Santa swap at VPI Yahoo Group. Thank you so much Sandy. I will have so much fun playing with everything!

Pin Up ATC - Santa Baby

2011-12-25T18:21:00.001-07:00

I created this ATC for a pin-up ATC Swap at VPI Yahoo Group. This is my first ATC in the series.

Christmas Teacup/Ornament Swap - Marie Antoinette

2011-12-25T17:10:00.001-07:00

I rec'd this gorgeous teacup and gifts from Debi Huntsman. Thank you so much Debi! I'm thrilled beyond belief! Merry Christmas!

Madonna and Child Domino Book II

2011-12-25T04:23:00.002-07:00

Front cover

Inside pages

Back cover

All images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Merry Christmas! Free Victorian Images

2011-12-24T10:31:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas! Please feel free to save and use these vintage Christmas images.

Madonna and Child Domino Book I

2011-12-24T05:30:00.003-07:00

Front Cover

Inside Pages

Back Cover

I created this book for a gift. All images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Christmas Card - A Jolly Christmas

2011-12-23T07:02:00.002-07:00

5" x 7" Christmas Card

ATC - Holy Child

2011-12-22T04:20:00.002-07:00

I created this ATC as a hostess gift for Kim Smith.

Published! Take Ten, Winter 2012

2011-12-21T10:11:00.002-07:00

I was so pleased to see one of my cards in the Winter, 2012 edition of Take Ten. Always a thrill!

Christmas Greetings

2011-12-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

5" x 7" Christmas Card

Christmas Card - Santa Greetings

2011-12-19T06:54:00.002-07:00

5" x 7" Christmas Card

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - A Vintage Christmas

2011-12-18T10:35:00.003-07:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

ATCs - Vintage Madonna and Child

2011-12-18T04:22:00.003-07:00

Close-up

These ATCs are for a Madonna and Child ATC swap at VPI Yahoo Group.

Marie Christmas Ornament

2011-12-17T04:32:00.005-07:00

Approx size - 4" x 4"

I created this Marie Angel for Debi Huntsman. We are partners in a Christmas Tea Cup and Ornament Swap at Marie Antoinette Mail Art.

Here is the rest of the gift along with chocolates and Peppermint tea.

Open Theme Vintage Christmas ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2011-12-16T07:45:00.002-07:00

**Click on Picture to see the ATCs close-up!**

From top left: Wendy Robinson, Lynn Stevens, LuAnne Boyce;

April Dudko, Ann Lavin, Terri Daugherty;

Gina Peake, Lorraine Rigby, Martina Fuchs.

One of my ATCs for the swap.

ATC - Dear Santa

2011-12-15T07:25:00.002-07:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Snow Buddies ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2011-12-14T04:39:00.004-07:00

**Click on picture to see the ATCs close-up!**

From top left: April Dudko, Martina Fuchs, Michelle Carrier;

Kris Dickinson, Mary Ann Severin, Kim Smith;

Victoria LeFevre, Wendy Robinson, Wendy Aspinal.

Such a sweet and festive group. Thanks so much ladies!

ATC - Santa Plaid

2011-12-13T05:18:00.002-07:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Christmas Card - Santa Blue

2011-12-12T14:09:00.002-07:00

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Poinsettias

2011-12-11T15:30:00.001-07:00

Image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Join the challenge this week: http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

ATC - S is for Santa

2011-12-11T05:15:00.003-07:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

ATC - Share the Spirit

2011-12-10T17:12:00.000-07:00

Images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Angel Ornament

2011-12-10T15:12:00.000-07:00

I created this ornament for a friend.

Woodland Santa

2011-12-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

5" x 7" Christmas Card

ATC - Escape from the Winter Palace

2011-12-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

I created this ATC for a private swap on Yahoo for December.

ATC - Little Snow Buddy

2011-12-05T11:35:00.002-07:00

I created this ATC for a swap at VPI Yahoo Group.

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Christmas Fairy

2011-12-04T20:40:00.000-07:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Christmas Art by Wendy Robinson

2011-12-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

My friend Wendy Robinson sent me this darling card and ATC. Thank you so much Wendy!

ATC - Make Merry

2011-12-02T08:06:00.003-07:00

I created this ATC for the "Winner Takes All" at VPI Yahoo Group

French Christmas Shadow Box

2011-12-01T04:33:00.006-07:00

I created this 5" x 5" x 2" French Christmas shadow box for a 1/1 swap at Marie Antoinette Mail Art.

Rhonda Thomas is my partner and she wanted creams and browns with a bit of light pink. The tiny ball ornaments are actual antiques I found at an antique shop.

Private ATC Swap - Yahoo Group, November 2011

2011-11-30T04:12:00.001-07:00

From top left: Julia Ziemann, Alice Hyde, Wendy Robinson;

Gina Peake, Laura Carson, Connie Camp.

One of my ATCs for the swap.

Ride em' Cowgirl ATC Swap

2011-11-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

From top left: Liz DeWitt, Terri Daugherty, Jan Larson;

Gina Peake, Martina Fuchs, Victoria LeFevre.

My ATC for the swap.

ATC - Cafe' Paris

2011-11-29T06:47:00.004-07:00

Cyber Monday Sale at Moonlight Journey!

2011-11-28T04:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

BOGO for Christmas! Hurry, Sale ends November 30th!

ATC - The Moulin Rouge

2011-11-28T03:41:00.000-07:00

ATC - Afternoon at the Louvre

2011-11-27T15:34:00.001-07:00

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Sewing

2011-11-27T05:14:00.004-07:00

This week the theme is sewing. Please post a link to your arch in the comments section of this post. I hope you'll all join the fun!

This is the last arch challenge for me. Nancy informed me that the Original Gothic Arch Challenge will be up and running again in 2012: http://gothicarches.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-year-new-challenges.html

Thank you for joining me this fall in creating Gothic Arches. See you in 2012!

Holiday Marie Antoinette Gothic Arches

2011-11-25T06:20:00.000-07:00

Close-up of one of the arches.

Size: 4.5" x 5.5" x .25"

The entire set.

These were created for a holiday swap at Marie Antoinette Mail Art.

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Please feel free to save and use. Happy Thanksgiving!

Autumn in Paris ATC Swap - VPI Yahoo Group

2011-11-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

From top left: Terri Daugherty, Lynn Stevens, Trisha Neal;

Emma Gallowaye, Alice Hyde, Gina Peake;

Wendy Robinson, Laura Carson, Jan Larson.

My ATC for the swap.

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Numbers

2011-11-20T23:58:00.000-07:00

The theme this week is "Numbers". Please include at least 1 number on your arch and post a link to your arch in the comments section of this post. Have fun! I hope you'll all play along~ ~ ~ ~

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - You've Been Framed

2011-11-19T16:36:00.004-07:00

Image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Lovely Ephemera from Rhonda Thomas

2011-11-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

I received this amazing gift of French Ephemera from my friend, Rhonda Thomas. Thank you so much Rhonda! I'll enjoy playing with all these fabulous goodies.

You can see more of Rhonda's work on her blog: http://rhondamum.blogspot.com/

Rhonda also has an Etsy store where she sells these gorgeous bits: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rhondamum?ref=em

Such lovely things from a lovely lady.

Christmas Marie ATC

2011-11-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

"The Fire and Ice Ball"

Rutting Season in Parker, CO

2011-11-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

These pictures were taken off our back deck.

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Roses

2011-11-13T20:32:00.000-07:00

Gypsy Rose

The theme this week is "Roses". Please post a link to your arch in the comments section. I hope you will all join in! You have all week to play.

Image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Peacock Charm Swap - Marie Antoinette Mail Art

2011-11-09T16:45:00.000-07:00

Here are samples of the charms I created for the peacock color charm swap at M.A.M.A.

The colors are dark blue, dark purple and olivine green.

ATC - Autumn in Paris

2011-11-07T06:35:00.002-07:00

I created this ATC for a swap I'm hosting at VPI Yahoo Group.

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - GREEN

2011-11-06T21:53:00.000-07:00

This week the theme is the color GREEN. Please post your a link to your arch in the comments section.

~You have all week to play!~

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Shabby Chic

2011-11-05T21:24:00.000-06:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

ATC - Maude Dillon

2011-11-04T07:13:00.000-06:00

For a "Ride 'Em Cowgirl" ATC Swap at VPI Yahoo Group

Three Muses Challenge - Vintage Collage' Memories

2011-11-03T17:03:00.001-06:00

Harvesttime Memories

http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/three-muses-challenge-vintage.html

All images by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Apple Dumpling

2011-11-01T16:20:00.000-06:00

Images (except girl) by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Witch

2011-10-30T10:36:00.000-06:00

Happy Halloween! I hope you will join the challenge. Please link a picture of your "witchy" arches in the comments section. You have all week to play.

Witch image by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Blue

2011-10-22T16:12:00.001-06:00

This week's theme is blue. Please post a link to your site in the comments section. I hope you'll take the challenge. You have all week to play.

Images (except tombstones) by Moonlight Journey: http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Classic Literature

2011-10-15T20:35:00.000-06:00

This week my theme is "Classic Literature". I chose to create an arch dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven". Choose your favorite Author or Book and create your own arch. Please post a link to your art in the comments section. You have all week to play.

Wildlife in Parker, CO

2011-10-10T20:47:00.001-06:00

Here are some picture of wildlife off our back deck this morning. 12 deer and 1 fox. 12 deer is a record. They were all together going up the hill....

...and here is Sophie our little dog. She likes to scare all the wildlife away. We're lucky to get any pictures at all.

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Marie Antoinette

2011-10-09T10:39:00.000-06:00

This week the theme is Marie Antoinette (it does not have to be Halloween). Please post your links in the comments section. You have all week to play!

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Pumpkins

2011-10-02T13:53:00.001-06:00

The theme for this week is "pumpkins" (they do not have to be jack-o-lanterns). Please link your arch in the comments section. You have a week to complete this challenge.

Have fun!

Check out my Halloween Blog - A Nostalgic Halloween!

2011-10-01T21:23:00.000-06:00

For the rest of October, my main blog will be my Halloween Blog: A Nostalgic Halloween. It's a party everyday, I hope you'll stop by: http://anostalgichalloween.blogspot.com/

NOTE: My Gothic Arch Challenge will continue to post on this blog every Sunday. I hope you'll take the challenge with me!

Have a wonderful, wickedly fun October everyone!

Moonlight Journey October Sale

2011-10-01T12:54:00.000-06:00

I'm proud to design for Moonlight Journey. This month they are having a collage' sheet BOGO sale:

http://www.moonlightjourney.com/

Monthly Private ATC Swap - Yahoo Group

2011-09-26T10:28:00.003-06:00

My ATC

(from top left:)

Alice Hyde, Julia Ziemann, Connie Camp;

Laura Carson, Wendy Robinson, Gina Peake

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Autumn

2011-09-25T00:40:00.001-06:00

I would like to thank everyone who took the challenge last week. I'm am going to continue to post new weekly (on Sunday) Gothic Arch challenges on this blog until November. At that time, I'll see if interest is enough to start a new blog with a permanent Gothic Arch challenge.

This week the theme is "Autumn"

Please post your links in the comments section. You have all week to play.

Have fun and Happy Fall!

Kris' Gothic Arch Challenge - Vintage Photo Image

2011-09-18T19:34:00.000-06:00

This is my own challenge. I miss using the Gothic Arch. If you'd like to create an arch using at least 1 vintage photo image and link it in the comments...we'll see how many want to play.

Thanks and have fun! - Kris

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Pierrot

2011-09-17T19:00:00.000-06:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

A Very Sad Day

2011-09-11T22:45:00.009-06:00

Today I lost my father, James Maurice Stockham, to Alzheimer's disease. He was 76 years old. Dad has suffered from this terrible disease for over 13 years. Although I've had a long time to say goodbye, today was very difficult. I take comfort knowing that he is in a better place and that he is no longer in pain.

I would like to share a quote which I believe lifts the spirit:

"The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible but there arriving he is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise."
— Plato

A friend sent me this short story and hoped I'd find it comforting, and I do:

The Little Ship

I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted his white sails with a golden light, and as he disappeared from sight, a voice at my side whispered, “He is gone.”

But the sea was a narrow one. On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy expectation. Suddenly they caught sight of the tiny sail and, at the very moment when my companion had whispered, “He is gone”, a glad shout went up in joyous welcome, “Here he comes!”
(from Henry Van Dyke's essay "A Parable of Immortality")

He leaves a wife of 25 years, 2 children, 1 step son, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother and 4 sisters.
I know he is in heaven tonight with his Father and Mother, keeping watch over us all. Rest in peace Daddy.

Love, Kris

Art Nouveau - Free Images

2011-09-07T17:07:00.000-06:00

2 Art Nouveau Posters, Circa 1900s. Please feel free to save and use.

Sunday Postcard Art Challenge - Jane Austen

2011-09-04T20:59:00.002-06:00

http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/