River Bend Ranch - Patty Van Dorin

Roscoe finds a new home

 
"Roscoe Finds A New Home"
mixed media using found materials
-the board is from when I removed a window in the house and put in a new door
-the rusty metal and chain were found during walks with the dog
-the broken piece of glass unearthed while gardening
-lace salvaged from an vintage dress that was in pieces

The picture was sandwiched between a sheet of copper and the broken glass with soldered edges, then given an antiqued finish.

detail of solder glass piece
the image used is available on the Tuscan Rose web site - collage sheet number 385 Sally and Roscoe

I desperately wanted to add vintage rhinestone jewelry and bits of old wallpaper to this piece but tried to keep a restraining hand.  My vision was to keep this piece simple to not detract from the beauty of the peeling paint and the rusty metal.
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couldn't leave without a picture from the garden

shop update - more charms added

more charms have been added to the River Bend Ranch etsy shop. Click here to see these new charms.

Texas Tess

by request

vintage composition doll collage sheet. One of the many new collage sheets available at Tuscan Rose

(Toni, your Texas Tess collage sheet will go out in Monday's mail)

Wax Rubbing - CRUSADE No. 21 - Irresistible

 
Crusade No. 21

Thanks to Michele for yet another irresistible Crusade project.
Click here to go to this inspiring and easy to follow tutorial. 

For my wax rubbing, I used a copper Crayola crayon over an old wood printing block, washed with aqua, teal and limey green paint. When the paper was dry, I rubber stamped a few text fragments with teal ink. Then I scanned the paper, tweaked it in Photoshop and added some PS brushes. Print out the final paper and VIOLA!

Next I will add this paper to my journal so stay tuned for more. Just a warning, once you start the hours will slip away, this a fun project.

Thanks again to Michele for another fun and inspiring Crusade.

More Charms

just added a few more soldered china charms in my etsy shop. Click here to go etsy shopping.

Today's charms have a tarnished patina, one of my favorite finishes. They are a perfect ornament for a cottage decor.  I like to tie ribbons on these charms and hand them here and there around the house. They also work nicely as embellishments.

quiltie potholders and such

  more pages in the visual journal
and some pages that are in the works
  quiltie potholders made from scraps
because good fabric should not be wasted
  today I will be found making more of these and eating this salad
  a favorite side salad
Summer Salad

6 medium tomatoes cut in 1/2" cubes
1 medium cucumber cut in 1/2" cubes
15 ounce can of peaches cut in 1/2" cubes
1/2 sweet onion cut in 1/2" cubes
8 ounces of cabbage shredded
Dressing
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
mix dressing well and toss to coat salad ingredients

it's just so good!!!

feeding my paper addiction

  No time for a proper post but I wanted to give anyone with a Costco store in their area this heads up.  Check out this really cool flocked paper collection I found while shopping this weekend. I am not sure if all Costco stores carry it but if you have one in your area and you love flocked paper as much as I do, it's worth checking out.

Garden Archeology

today's entry in the digital journal
1. Raise your hand if you have ever cut your fingers on one of these.

2. Raise your hand if you get this.

**being spammed before the digital age**

three

  today's entry into my digital journal.

The roses are blooming like crazy and putting on their best petal popping show.

Beach Cottage

Just in time for summer are the newest tag pads and die cut labels have arrived!!
  Blue Awning Tag Pad
The die-cut Blue Awning Tag Pad creates the perfect place for journaling, secret messages and memorabilia.
Contains two each of 12 assorted, full-color designs. 24 total tags (9 of the designs shown) - only $2.00
Sea Glass Tag Pad
The die-cut Sea Glass Tag Pad creates the perfect place for journaling, secret messages and memorabilia.
Contains two each of 12 assorted, full-color designs. 24 total tags (9 of the designs shown) - only $2.00
Die Cut Labels -  Blue Awning
Beautifully-detailed, these die-cut tags and labels splendidly frame journaling, photo details, names, dates, quotes, and monograms! Perfect for layouts, handmade cards and more!

Each package includes ten each of four different designs, 40 tags total - only $3.50
Die Cut Labels - Sea Glass

Beautifully-detailed, these die-cut tags and labels splendidly frame journaling, photo details, names, dates, quotes, and monograms! Perfect for layouts, handmade cards and more!

Each package includes ten each of four different designs, 40 tags total - only $3.50

These new items are now available on the Tuscan Rose Web site.