Saturday, July 30, 2011

Flip Flap Flurry...

Say that 3 times fast!
Always got to make art fun.
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Mini 
Flip-Flap Art Journal


This art journal 
is being created from 
reusable mini paint brochures from the hardware store.
Working with a smaller space... can be a challenge, all in itself!
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Once again...
I declared a playful space for me to create.
(love doing this, gets me right in the creative mood)
Painted the brochures with gesso.
Now...
the process begins!
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Over the weekend I will be working on the journal prompts...
I am having such a wonderful time creating these!
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Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration,
motivation,
and a pinch of creativity.
~Bo Bennett

Have a wonderful Saturday!



Friday, July 29, 2011

Friday's Lovely Links


"It's Friday!"

Time to spread the love... link love that is.
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Katie Kendrick
at
A wonderfully talented artist.
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Katie has just announced  
open enrollment
to her first online class!!
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Also
you can now pre-order her
new book

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How exciting is that?!
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Ardith Goodwin
at
One Collage at a Time
Ardith has some wonderful collage artwork 
posted on her site.
A must see, very inspiring!
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Trudi Sissons
at

IF YOU HAVN'T ALREADY HEAR...
Trudi is hosting a round up of 
butterflies
as a group project to be mailed off 
to
 The Holocaust Museum.

For all the details and join in.
DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31ST, 2011
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How about
a
Swap?
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Hosted by
LaWendula
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Quick
Paper Swap
Starts now!!
Sign up today...
and 
 start collecting fun paper and stuff it in an envelope.
swap date 
August 8th, 2011
Have fun!
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Happy Friday












Thursday, July 28, 2011

Artist... Will Travel.

Little Tin Boxes
creating in my studio
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It all starts with an idea...
a spark!

Your imagination soars...
as you collect materials.
Play-time begins!

You've made something creative...
You've made art!
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 And now...
 wish to share it with the world.

On The Go
ARTIST BOX
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Enjoy your Thursday!



Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to nourish?
Click Here
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Me
self-awareness

To be nobody but yourself 
in a world that is doing its best 
to make you just like everybody else...
means to fight the greatest battle there is to fight 
and 
to never stop fighting.
~E.E.Cummings


I wish 
to nourish the deeper aspects of myself.
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To gain a clear understanding about 
what I want
and
why I want it.
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Having clarity will
empower me 
to
consciously 
and 
actively 
make my wants a reality.


Wish away...
positive thinking is very powerful.
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Have a wishful Wednesday!



Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Tuesday Teasers

It sounds good right...?
Thought I'd throw you all, a few little teasers...
items that excite me, ideas on projects, progress in my garden, and upcoming plans!
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If you got an iPhone and you adore books...
than this is the case you have been waiting for.
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Back in Spring...
I had talked about planting a small garden, due to our plans on moving.
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We are still moving, just not as fast as planned.
So I am thrilled to say...
"I've got vegetables growing!"








I cannot wait until harvest time!
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Remember the post on Saturday...
on those little metal containers 
I purchased at the thrift store?
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I got to thinking...
and then the creating part took over!

I purchased these 
artist palettes 
that go perfect with my idea of creating these into -
THE
On the Go
ARTIST BOX


The exciting part...
I will be putting these up
for sale!!
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Happy Tuesday.











Monday, July 25, 2011

Altered Book Project

 Completed 
altered book project
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mission-
To incorporate the use of
art supplies at hand,
reusable/thrifty items,
and 
recyclable materials. 
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Using corrugated cardboard for the pages...
The journey began by posting weekly
my art journal pages.
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Each page has a story to tell, a wishful thought, or 
an inspiring technique applied to it.

I do hope you have enjoyed the process...
had fun following along...
and 
have found your own inspiration along the way!




I really like the 
"CHUNKY"
look of the art journal book.
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Always explored more and stretch your artistic abilities!!

Happy Monday!




Saturday, July 23, 2011

Studio Update...

Here are, but a few things going on in the studio...

The
Altered Book Project
Is complete
 and
 ready for me to bind together!
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I purchased a 3-ring cardboard folder
 from the thrift-store for 25 cents.
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Gave it a rough surface. 
(sanded it down with sandpaper)
Applied acrylic paints.
(I'm thinking about adding more texture, design, and patterns to the front cover)



I really like the polka-dotted pattern on the inside!
(I will keep that look for the inside cover)


Now...
for the corrugated cardboard pages, 
I will be creating binging inserts for the pages, out of a verity of materials 
and "artsy" tabs through out the book.
(fun stuff, right!!!) 


I will be posting pictures of the completed project next week!
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Thrift-store 
These metal little containers caught my eye!

Iam really glad I stopped
 and
 took a speak
 to what was inside these metal containers!
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You know what I am thinking here...?
On the Go
ARTIST BOX
These containers can be filled with-
paint 
glue
beads
glitter
buttons
possibilites are endless!
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I am going to paint the outside of the metal containers
and
see where it goes from there...
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Matchbox Swap
Hosted by
The Altered Paper
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I partnered up with 
Tee
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Just look at this fantastic 
matchbox
she created!
Loaded with "artsy' goodies too!!
I love it
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Look at this beautiful handmade 
scrabble game piece charm!
D-E-L-I-G-H-T-F-U-L
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Thank you Tee.

Happy Saturday!






Friday, July 22, 2011

Friday's Lovely links

I know...
 you are just as excited as I am!
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Let's get started.
meet
Holy Becker 
of
Loaded with 
 home decorating ideas, resources, tips
and
 articles featuring other wonderful artists.
Stop by and enjoy!
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Next
is
Geninne Zlatkis
Geninne is an incredible artist.
Her site is such a pleasure to visit.

from her artwork...
to the beautiful photos her has taken.
She offers an adorable free embroidery pattern
and
a hand carved stamp tutorial.

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Jodi Ohl
of
Such wonderful talent!
Jodi has some incredible art journal pages.
Take a look for yourself!
Jodi is also offering an online workshop this summer
Fearless Faux Encaustic Class
(watch the video on her site for details)
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You have hear of...
Diana Trout
author of
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After reviewing the book...
I came to the conclusion,
that this was defiantly a book I wanted to add to my collection.
 Yes... I am waiting for mine through Amazon!
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Diana also has a blog site
Her site is amazing!!
Diana creates some absolutely awesome journal pages.
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simply click the tab
My Journal Pages
on her blog.

You are in for a treat!
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How about a swap?
Beth Nicholls
of
is hosting swap
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Want to join in the fun...?
Better hurry, registration closes 
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
You don't want to miss out on this swap.
It is going to be incredible!
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Have a wonderful Friday!