I've been super busy creating graduation announcements with/for a friend.  I have also received several orders for my journals (thank you Jesus).  Here are two more to share.  These are a little more colorful and fun. =)

Friendship Journal

Altered Composition Book - Friends of Jane

Close up of the cover...

 Inside of cover

 Inside of back cover

Outside of back cover

You can find my altered journals for sale in my etsy shop: Altered to Perfection.  

I would love to custom design one just for you!

Introducing my new facebook page: Altered to Perfection.  I would be honored if you would join me there.  Just head over by clicking on the photo and "Like" my page.  I am excited about all the possibilities!!

Jumbo Paper Clip Bookmarks...New Colors - BLACK AND WHITE

You all are probably familiar with my top selling colorful jumbo paper clip bookmarks, so I am happy to announce that I am now carrying BLACK and WHITE clips as well!

Paired with your favorite color combos, these clips make a wonderful and unique item for yourself or as a gift for a friend, student, teacher... ANYBODY.

They are still only $5 each plus shipping.

 The clip alone measures 4 inches in length.  Then there is a generous amount of ribbon added, extending the total length to about 10+ inches.

Headed over to my shop to place your orders! =)

Altered to Perfection at etsy

New Blog

Hey readers! I have been wanting to make some changes to my blog. What I really need to do is take a crash course in blog design so that I can set up my own blog to suit my needs, but until then, I can be found here at HE{ART}. I separated my blog last year to have a space for my art and a space for my ramblings. I also started facebooking a lot more. The result was a neglected blog(s). I am finding that I want to share more of my heart and more of my art. It's all a part of being TRUE to myself and to others. So...if you care to join me, I'd love to have you FOLLOW me to my HE{ART} blog. See you there!

Inspired...

I read both Lee's blog and Ali's blog, but I saw it on Lee's first and it inspired me to post some things that inspire me, as well.


Color: Well, I tried. I tried and tried, but I could not pick just one color. It's because these colors here, TOGETHER, are what really inspire me. The colors of autumn. I decorate my house in these colors and anything I see in these colors always catch my eye. I also find myself reaching for these colors when I create whether it be painting, scrapbooking, card making... I just love the warm, rich and inviting feel of them.

Font: Scriptina I just got done doing two wedding gift albums and I used this font several times in each of them. I just love it's clean, but sophisticated lines.

Pattern: These days, my favorite pattern is a swirl. I love swirly, curly embellishments and flourishes. Even better is when I see the swirly flourishes on a tree. LOVE trees.

Shape: The Circle Faithful and neverending, you always bring me comfort...and yes, I had to sneak in a tree and my favorite colors again. lol

Letter: M... My best friend's name is Marco. My last name starts with M, my little guy's name starts with M, one of my best friends' name starts with M... Yeah, I like it a lot. =)

Number: The Big 4-0... Yup. In a little over a week, I will be celebrating my 40th birthday. I remember thinking that 40 was such an old age...WOW. Now it's just around the bend and I couldn't be happier. With age has come wisdom. I am looking forward to being a better me...

Word: True This was my One Little Word for the year and I really feel that I have tried to stay true to myself and to those around me. I am on a continuous journey to find out what really is TRUE in this life.

What inspires you these days??

Halloween Post Card Swap Received!

Do you remember the Halloween Post Card swap that I talked about HERE? Well, I just got back four post cards in return and I love them. This swap was prompted. That means there were certain elements that we all had to include. I love seeing everybody else's take on the assignment. I also love that our hostess, Sarah, is always so generous about tucking in a little goody for us. =) Well...let's see what I've got!

This one came from Elayne in Texas. I love all the texture and the clay moon.

This one is from Stacy. I love the stitched on ribbon and the detailed memory on back. The paper even felt velvety.

I love the bling and glitter on this one. I also like how she used bubble wrap (I think) to stamp some texture onto the card. This one was from Kim.

Okay, is this one creepy or what??? I love the tree stamp and the orange and black background on this one. Also love the glittery spider in the corner. *shiver* Thanks Lyn!

Here's what Sarah threw in 'cause she's cool like that. So fun!

I would love for some of us to do some kind of swap!! Who's interested??