Integrity is doing the right thing when no-one is watching. Created this quote on a transparency overlay then placed on a alcohol ink background.

This will be a page in my coil bound quote book.

A composite of daisies in a vase and a lace curtained window.

A shabby chic birthday card created with snippets of lace and papers on my own painted background. The sheet music I used is from a 100 year old sheet music magazine.

A gelli print of greens and copper. After the print was made I placed the fern leaves back on top of it for added photographic interest. This page will be used in my quote book.

This chine colle print is titled "On The Lookout".

I created this for the vintage themed journals. I used various vintage papers then applied the Gelli Plate to the overall page. Definition of Chine Colle - Well, chine-collé is a special printmaking technique in which paper of a different color or texture is adhered to the overall piece. The paper, usually in pre-cut shapes, is actually bonded to the heavier support paper of the print in the printmaking process. It is not just glued to the print as a collage element. #chinecollé #chinecolle #papercollage #papercollageart #vintagepapers #paper #paperart #paperartist #gelliprint #gelliplateprinting #gelliplateprint #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

I printed this quote on a transparent overlay then added it to a alcohol ink background. This will be a page in my coil bound quote book.

Created this background with alcohol inks then used part of a stencil. Printed the quote as an overlay transparency sheet. This measures 4 inches square and will be a page in my little quote book. #stencil #stencilart #artandquote #quoteandart #quote #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster

Now available in my Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/757581098/lifes-golden-morn-large...

Please note that I take no credit for the actual horse image which I found in a magazine.

A still life of a ceramic bird surrounded by tiny blue blossoms. #stilllife #tinyblueflowers #creativitybysandrafoster #sandrafoster #photographybysandrafoster

Aileen's mini heart banner. Created this by using 1/4 inch foam core which I covered in vintage snippets of linens and laces etc. Die cut the letters and attached to each heart. Added beads on the bottom. #heartart #minihearts #banner #heartbanner #vintagelace #upcycled #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

Upcycled tray using Dinner Napkin designed by Kathryn White (with thanks).

I applied the napkin and used Golden's Crackle Paste surrounding the napkin. Rubbed in black acrylic paint and sealed with several coats. #designernapkin #designernapkinart #tray #upclycled #trayart #solariumart #creativity #creativitybySandraFoster

Created this quote overlay on a sheet of transparency and placed on a gessoed and painted abstract background.

I created these for the vintage themed journals. I used various vintage papers then applied the Gelli Plate to the overall page. Definition of Chine Colle - Well, chine-collé is a special printmaking technique in which paper of a different color or texture is adhered to the overall piece. The paper, usually in pre-cut shapes, is actually bonded to the heavier support paper of the print in the printmaking process. It is not just glued to the print as a collage element. #chinecollé #chinecolle #papercollage #papercollageart #vintagepapers #paper #paperart #paperartist #gelliprint #gelliplateprinting #gelliplateprint #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

A tag or bookmark titled "Two Pianos Eight Hands" created from vintage paper strips from a 100 year old music magazine. I finished it by applying an embossed design to it with the Cuttlebug. #tag #bookmark #vintagetag #vintagebookmark #vintagepapertag #vintagetag #bookmark #vintagebookmark #musicart #embossed #embossedpaper #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #upcycledpaper #papercrafts #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

Created this quote on a transparency then placed as an overlay on an alcohol ink art background. #quote #artandquotes #quotesandart #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster

Created the background for this quote using various stencils and paints. I then placed the quote as an overlay on the artwork. #quote #artandquote #quoteandart #beingnegative #stencilart #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

Upcycled tray using Dinner Napkin designed by Kathryn White (with thanks).

I applied the napkin and used Golden's Crackle Paste surrounding the napkin. Rubbed in black acrylic paint and sealed with several coats. #designernapkin #designernapkinart #tray #upclycled #trayart #solariumart #creativity #creativitybySandraFoster

The background of this quote was done with alcohol inks. Printed the quote on a transparency and placed over the top of the painted background.

Created the alcohol ink background then used the rose stamp overlay.

"Alpine" Heart made with vintage sheet music titled "Alpine Violet". The substrate used was 1/4 inch foam core. I finished the edges with scalloped aluminum tape that had alcohol ink applied to it. I printed a vintage image of violets on a transparency sheet and finished it with a blanket stitch. The vintage brooch on the left side is a violet petit point.

An upcycled silver tray using decoupaged roses and chalk paint. #upcycledsilvertray #silvertray #silvertrayart #beautifulagain #creativitybysandrafoster #rosestray #pinkroseswhitetray #tray #trayart

Aileen's mini heart. Created this by using 1/4 inch foam core which I covered in vintage snippets of linens and laces etc. Die cut the letters and attached to each heart. Added beads on the bottom. #heartart #minihearts #banner #heartbanner #vintagelace #upcycled #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

A bowl of spheres using vintage doilies etc.

Created this journal cover by layering a pressed dill seed head between wax paper and tissue papers etc. I then did hand and machine free motion stitching to make it all stay intact. To finish I added a illustration board cover with a frame cutout.

A square format of a blackbird vintage song sheet etc enclosing dried pressed botanicals. I then rubbed on various paints which picked up on the free motion stitching to attach it all together. #blackbird #theblackbird #vintagemusic #music #mixedmedia #pressedbotanicals #freemotionstitching #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

A selection of paper clip bookmarks with a vintage theme. I put these in the journals I create. #paperclips #paperclipbookmark #coffeestained #vintage #vintagepaperclip #creativity #creativitybysandrafoster #papercraft #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

Taught myself to do the crazy quilt design as well as the numerous embroidery overlay stitches. Used a chiffon from France to frame the girl holding flowers image.

Please see my blog for further details.

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A still life of a ceramic duck and yellow daisies. I added a grunge texture overlay. #stilllife #stilllifeart #duckstilllife #texturedart #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography #creativitybysandrafoster

I created this raw wooden Ikea mirror frame with textured wallpaper and added wooden designs on the corners. I placed pearl colored mini beads on the inside edge of frame. #texturedmirror #upcycledmirror #mirrorart #texturedwallpapermirror #mirror #creativitybysandrafoster #ikeamirror #upcycledikeamirror

Just a simple dried pressed miniature bleeding heart leaf. Used the twirl on stem. Left the blemish on leaf tip to make meaning of the quote I used. Used Kim's Light Paper 3 texture which I changed to green.

Deep pink zinnia flowers arranged in a container covered with water colored sheet music.

Bokeh 4 background with thanks – Jerry Jones.

Available as prints and various products here: www.redbubble.com/people/sandrafoster/works/11382485-hide...

Created this journal cover with a scrapbook page of butterflies. Added a paper tassel to the coil binding which I also made.

This one of a kind shabby chic file folder has a crochet doily loose flap closure with a simple "pearl" drop bead on the front. The front cover is lightly stencilled with white chalk paint. The back is plain with 2 gold scalloped washi tape edging reinforcing strips. This unique file folder pocket can be viewed and/or purchased in my Etsy Store: Beautiful Again Gifts: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/800268311/shabby-chic-file-folder...

I created this abstract with various doodles, stamps and stencils etc on cardstock. This will be a background page for one of my quote books. #abstract #abstractart #doodles #stamps #stencils #creativity #creativitybysandrafoster #sandrafoster

A mixed media abstract piece of art.

Substrate: Gessoed 110 lb cardstock.

Created with a colorful mixture of stamps, stencils, masks etc.

Finished piece with outlines, dots and dashes etc.

Scanned with HP Scanjet G3110.

A garden created using a wall paper image and a frame styled cover with the coordinating wallpaper. This journal has been bound using the Zutter Coil Binder. This has been gifted. #journal #gardenjournal #bunny #upcycled #upcycledwallpaper #zutter #zutterbinding #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity

A quote printed as a transparent overlay on a mixed media piece of art. The background is alcohol inks with a gold stencil overlay. #quoteandart #artandquote #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #mixedmedia #creativitybysandrafoster

Sprinkled a little glitter before sealing this pendant in glass. Soldered it to seal. I hang these on the lamp switch so it is easy to locate when trying to turn on a lamp. Make great personalized gifts too.

I created this banner style paper clip using tea stained paper, etc and a tiny vintage image stapled on coffee dyed cheese cloth. I put these in the vintage style journals I create. #paperclip #paperclipart #teastainedpaper #bookmark #coffeestainedcheesecloth #vintagestyle #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster

Made a sandwich of dried botanicals and threw in the punch waste before stitching it all together.

Bookmarks made with the gelli plate using the transfer method of tape.

I used various stamps and Lumiere Paints. #bookmarks #gelliprintbookmarks #gelliprint #tapetransfer #gelliplate #gelliplateart #sandrafoster #creativitybysandrafoster #mixedmedia

Book Charm For A Journal

Created this quote on a transparency then placed as an overlay on stencilled art. #quote #artandquotes #quotesandart #stencilling #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #sandrafoster

Three cosmos in a crystal vase presented as a Mother’s Day Card.

#mothersdaycard #flowers #floralmothersdaycard #mothersday #cosmoflower #mothersdaygreetingcard #cosmoflower #pinkcosmoflowers #floralhappiness #floralloveliness #sandrafoster

A jar art creation my great niece "Grace" and I made. Started with a jar that her great Grandmother used to store sugar in years ago. Used various items to give it a whimsical feel. Added a battery operated candle. For the lid cover we used a "fun flower" which I will share in a seperate post later. Grace even took the video while I stood by to shut the lights off for the very last clip to reveal the "candle". #jarart #upcycycledjar #upcycycled #creativity #creativitybysandrafoster #videography #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography #whimsical

I hope we all can enter into this quote. I created the background with a texture on alcohol inks. #friend #feelings #favoritefeelings #quotesandart #artandquotes #stencilledart #creativitybysandrafoster #creativity #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #sandrafoster #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart

Had fun teaching my little niece "Grace" to make jelly prints then a book to put them all in. She is very creative for a 9 year old and her enthusiasm was wonderful.

#journaling #journal #artjournal #gelliprint #sandrafoster #sandrafosterphotography

This one of a kind shabby chic file folder pocket has a beautiful Victorian girl image with textured stencilling, rose papers and hand embroidery on the front. The back has random textured stencilling with 2 edge reinforcing strips. This beautiful pocket can be viewed in detail and/or purchased in my Etsy Store: Beautiful Again Gifts: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/786084060/shabby-chic-file-folder...