Trading Talent...

ATC

An ATC crafted carefully with love for a trade.

Using  a "SUPER SIZE" style in mind: a life-project card was fitting for the job. 

Enjoy the inspiration. 

materials included:

(1) life-project card

scrapbook paper

circle paper punch

embroidery thread (hot pink)

gesso (black)

UHU glue stick

chipboard alphabet letter (C) 

rubber stamp collection *dream thicket*-  http://paperbag-studios

ATC - series of three

ATC
swap/challenge over at The Studio-artist thriving community Facebook group 

theme:
How do you love yourself? 

This ATC swap ran for three weeks. 
Each week a new " love of self " ATC was to be crafted carefully. 
Artist's opened their hearts and shared with the group, a little more about themselves. 
Resulting in a deep spirited series of three "one-of-a- kind" ATC's. 

Here is my collection, which is now being handed over to my swap partner. 

ATC titled: Motherhood - #1 

 ATC titled: Love of Self - #2 

ATC title: Introvert - #3 

There it is... 

now YOU know a little more about me and the love I have for myself.

What do you love about yourself? 

How do I LOVE thy self...

ATC 
swap/challenge over at Facebook group The Studio - artist thriving community

theme:
How do you love yourself ?
I have self respect for my own well being.

It is easier to be self destructive than to pull yourself back, take a moment, and then decide... is it at all worth it?

It takes courage, strength, and above all self respect.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Halloween Collage

:: my artful collection ::

A look back at my Halloween art. 

ATC'S

Altered Cardboard Tag

Painted Papers

Mosaic Paper Layout Spread

Day of The Dead - art journal card 

Monster Bowl

Corrugated Cardboard Pumpkins

Paper - Mache Pumpkins 

Happy Halloween!

The Wonders Of Three...

** cross stitch pattern **

** ink pen **

** watercolors **

This little creation is all trapped up into an...

ATC

The perfect three, wouldn't you agree...?

Happy Tuesday!

Luck O' The Irish - ATC's

"I believe in the sun when it's not shining,

I believe in love even when I feel it not,

I believe in God even when he is silent."

IRISH SAYINGS QUOTE

ATC's

These ATC's were created with Irish Pride!

Yes... I am Irish.

 I wish to share with you a few of my favorite, from this collection.

materials:

vintage map

playing cards

tissue paper (add texture)

Archival Ink

acrylic paint

hand-carved stamp

UHU glue stick

matte finish 

Wishing luck your way...

Happy Monday!

Mail Art - Tribute to Artist

These wonderful artist 

shared their talents

and 

sent out

"HAPPY MAIL".

They deserve a around of applause... don't you think?!

created and sent by : Harmony

http://feedyoursoulart.blogspot.com

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  created and sent by: Fran

http://wethree3.blogspot.com

* watercolor *

ATC

created and sent by: Corinne Marie

 

* mixed-media collage *

ATC

*ATC*

 created and sent by: Karenann Young

http://karenannyoung.blogspot.com

Thank you

This really makes my day!

What is arriving in your mailbox?

Do you wish to exchange some "happy mail"?

Leave me a comment or an email.

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Have a wonderful Saturday!

A Tribute To Mail Art - part 2

John Held Jr.

"I love getting this art in the mail... the mailbox is a museum, 
so this is like going to the opening of a show."
I personally, could not have said it any better...!!
Enjoy this wonderful video.
If you have ever been on the fence about, sending out mail art...
I do hope this video will inspire you, give you new meaning, a purpose...
flat out, encourage you to...  just DO IT!! 

** Create Mail Art **

If you are interested in exchanging your art with John Held Jr.

click here

Thought I would share with you these...

Mail Art Envelopes 

I really enjoy colorful envelopes. So much fun to create!

ATC's

For trade of coarse... it just isn't mail art without them!

What happy mail art will you be sending?

Happy Thursday!

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An Addiction...

An ATC addiction, at that!
I know... I just, can not help it.

These tiny pieces of artwork are too hard to resist. 

I just adore creating them...

What is even better, I enjoy swapping / trading them out.

I could be working on a million other things, it is an addiction... 
I had a sudden impulse!

Out of all the bad habits, crazy impulses, and harsh addictions to have...

"This one is mine!"

I should be starting my paintings series.
Went and got all the art supplies I needed...

to start the process, 
and 
engage willfully into the artful journey of painting.

And, then this happened!!! 

I don't feel guilty... not one ounce. 

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Just feeling my "mojo" and feeding my "muse".

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Listen to your inner voice.

Happy Monday!

A few of these are up for trade!!

Who wishes to Be My Valentine?

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A Tribute To Mail-Art

Mail-Art is about: sending artful things.
It is the desire to make sending things something special.
If you can send it you can make it.

Collage Artist - Ray Johnson (1927-1995)

Known primarily as a collagist, and was a seminal

figure in the history of early Pop-Art.

He is considered the 

"Founding Father of Mail-Art".

Ray would mail small collages to people, and encourage them

to add or subtract to the work and them mail it on.

If you are interested in learning more about 

Ray Johnson

There is  documentary on DVD

http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Bunny

Here is some artful-mail that arrived in my mailbox...

It always make you feel special, doesn't it!!

Janet K Briggs

http://jkbees.blogspot.com

Karenann Young

http://karenannyoung.blogspot.com

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Let us continue sharing our talents... 

connecting with other creative people...

and

making others feel special too!

I can not think there any other better way...

 than through art?

Happy Thursday!