April Cole : December 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

SCOUTIE girl - blogging your passion

I am

SCOUTIE girl

Scoutie girl believes in the power of independence,

the power of creation,

the power of handmade to change the world.

My dear friend Bonnie Rose, recommended this site to me.

What a great opportunity this is!

I am ever so grateful...

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???

Be a SCOUTIE girl...

live outside the box,

stop procrastinating,

realize the power of your blog!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

CREATING LOVE. A DaWanda Community Film.

This will get your creative juices flowing!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ornament Swap 2010-In full swing & all wrapped up!

A collection of ornaments from creative artists!

Bonnie Rose
http://alifeunrehearsed2.blogspot.com

Nancy Baraw
fancibags.com

Missy Elam
http://greenbirdofhappiness.com

April Cole
These were created by me for the swap...

I really enjoyed making each and everyone.
"House Wishes"

Created gift bags... for each ornament to be delivered in.
gesso
acrylic paint
rubber stamps
ink pens
kite string
shredded colored paper

I couldn't stop... having so much fun...

I made several for loved ones too!
Sharing is caring.

Friday, December 17, 2010

GIVEAWAY - enter to win a bag full of goodies collected from my studio

Giveaway!

I couldn't think of any better way to start off the New Year...

than to share some goodies with others

who enjoy to be creative too.

From my art studio... to yours!

3 "goodie bags"

3 lucky winners

Wait it gets better...!!!!

2 of the lucky winners

will receive

a set of greeting cards / envelope included

created by the very talented artist

Bonnie Rose

I'm Bonnie Rose Kempenich of A Life Unrehearsed. I am an artist, passionate blogger, writer, amateur photographer, and card designer - living my best life right now in Fargo, ND. I am growing as an artist, experimenting with new mediums and playing with bright and bold color. Bright colors just make me happy! I am a big believer in sending real mail, the warm fuzzies kind of mail. I too am hosting my very own Mail Art Swap on my blog, come and visit! My goal for this New Year is to grow more as an artist, and to inspire you with my art and my writings. I have so much in store for you!

You can read more about my life and art on my blog. I am a prolific blogger - meaning there is always something new and wonderful to share every day. Please come visit my Etsy shop for unique artist supplies, original art, and graphically designed greeting cards. A portfolio of my creations can be found on my Flickr page here. You can find me on Facebook here. Custom art and card design orders are always welcome! Wishing you all a fabulous New Year filled with dreams come true!

Rules
answer these 4 questions

What talents do you have?
What activates your creative energy?
What time of the day are you most receptive to inspiration?
What element (water,wood,fire,air) draw you toward them?

Post your answers on my blog*
Giveaway ends
January 1, 2011

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED
*remember to leave your contact information

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Mail Art Swap... Call for Entries!!

Come play, inspire, and be creative...
will you join me?
After all, a wonderful piece of original artwork
created by me
will arrive in your mailbox!

NO JURY
NO RETURNS
DOCUMENTATION TO ALL
ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Size of Mail Art:
A4 postcard
(nothing larger than a business-size envelope)
mini~zine or booklet

Send to:
April Cole
10330 Scoville Ave.
Sunland, Ca. USA
91040

Include:
return address
email
blog/website info.

Feel free to post my "mail art swap" badge on your bog/website.
So gather up your art supplies...
get inspired...
discover & play.
Tell all your "artsy~crafty" friends about it...
there is always room for more.