Underneath It All

Have you ever met anyone who looked so rough and tough and intimidating on the outside, and yet once you got to know their heart, they were actually full of love and laughter? Isn't that the best? I have recently experienced this exact situation, and thought that creating an inchie would help remind me that although the outside shell appears tough, give them a chance, because you just might be surprised at what's underneath. It is wonderful to find such a beautiful glittery red heart, and even better to find a beautiful new friend. :)

{Where There Is Love}

People crave "peace." Peace in the world, peace in the home, peace in the community, peace at the workplace, peace in the family, peace of mind, peace.....peace.....peace! But if we focus on "love" wouldn't the end result be peace?

Here is an ATC to celebrate this very thought, where there is love there is peace. This ATC is for you, Jan. The theme she chose was purple, green, and cream. (Hope you didn't have something more elegant in mind. ;) The paper is right down yummy, with all of those velvety dots. Can I use the word velvety? The little purple "love" is stamped and placed throughout the background. The main image is colored with prisma colored pencils and gamsol. The peace sign is coated with metallic rub-ons and the word peace is painted with shimmery watercolors. Did you notice the purple shades? He is one cool hyppie, yeah? The shades are also painted with the shimmery watercolors. It was a tremendously fun card to create, so Jan, hope you are thrilled with the results. Can't wait for you to see it IRL.

{Peace}