My Pencil Box

We could  learn a lot from crayons;

some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, 

while others bright, some have weird names, 

but they all have to learn to live together

in the same box.

~ Robert Fulghum

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Let me share with you...

* My Pencil Box *

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Do you remember 

having one as a child in grade school?

I thought my pencil box was such a treasure!

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They say...

 as an artist, we see through "child-like eyes".

 You could imagine how excited I got

and

the my wheels started turning.

These cardboard pencil boxes came home with me.

I even decided to

place my name on the inside of the pencil box.

I was having so much fun with this project!

I printed a label

source

Then stamped my name 

using this stamp kit.

I love it!

So many possibilities with this stamp set.

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What is in your pencil box?

Wishing you all a very

Happy Halloween!

Metal Meets Paper

How exciting is that?

As you know...

I really enjoy creating art out of 

reusable and recycled materials.

Makes me so happy.

It just doesn't get any better than that!

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Altered Soda-Pop Cans Tags

 What a treat these will make, on a gift to someone special!

materials:

metal cutter (scissor)

ball chain

soda-pop can

tag puncher

metal eyelets

tag board

craft foam

acrylic paint

GOOP craft glue

Tell me

What will you reuse and alter today...?

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Happy Saturday!

Friday's Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit.... and this collection of delightful links.

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Meet

Jessica

at

http://twoshadesofpink.blogspot.com

She adores crafting just about anything...

my kind of girl!

DIY

Fabric Birdcage

Click Here

Meet
Karis Rosa
at

http://sparklebluefaery.blogspot.com

Karis is a mixed media artist.

She creates fantastic handmade journal books

and

shares her art process on her blog.

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Look at these beautiful layouts 

from Karis's journals!

She has won my heart over with using Frida Kahlo as her subject...

such amazing talent!!

Please visit her site, and all her amazing artwork...

You will not be disappointed!

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An Art Swap!

The HeART Exchange

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Join the global art swap.

Click Here

The first heART Swap is to take place

November 11, 2011.

YOU STILL HAVE TIME...

WILL YOU BE JOINING ME?!

Sign up closes on November 11th!

~ All you need to do is create something "from the heart".

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Happy Friday!

Sneak Peek Into...

My 

GUT ART

Class / Workshop Information Here:

http://littleglimpsesstudio.ning.com

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I would definitely have to say, as an artist...

~ we, our self... are a work in progress!

If you are passionate about what you do...

~ than you are always willing to learn more!

And if, spending your time creating art

is worth living for...

~ we will make the time to create art

and

fill completely satisfied with its outcome!

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Happy Thursday!

Wishcasting Wednesday

What do you wish to let go of...?

wish here

It's not the daily increase but the daily decrease.

Hack away at the unessential.

~ Bruce Lee

source

The

unnecessary... uncalled-for... needless...

aggravations.

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That life sometime puts us through.

Perhaps it is a test of our character...?

Or, do we invite our self into it...?

Yet, I do not wish to carry such a burned upon my daily life.

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I wish

To enjoy the little things that life has to offer.
Embracing...

simplicity and gratitude!

source

Have a wishful Wednesday!

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Luck Of The Irish... Mail Art

Yes, I am Irish!

 As luck may have it...

I have won some pretty awesome giveaways

from some very talented, incredible artists!!

Can you tell I am excited...?

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I thought...

I would share them with you.

Even tho they are "giveaways"

I still consider it

MAIL ART

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Would you agree?

This is an "original" piece of artwork 

created by:

Regina Lord

http://blog.creativekismet.com

Which I won from her latest giveaway

 posted on her website!

I was super excited... when I received the news!

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Kate Robertson

at

http://thequeenofcreativity.blogspot.com

Celebrated her 500 blog post with a giveaway!

I was so thrilled 

to find out I was one of the winners...

and even more thrilled to as what I won!!

 A BOOK!!

I adore books, as you know... and this one, is extra special!

Author

Barbara M. Stecher

SKETCHBOOKING

Along with some extra little goodies...

I just adore these "mini" business cards.

Such  wonderful "little" treasures!

NOTE:

you can create / order your very own business cards

 Click Here

This came in my mailbox 

from

Harmony

at

http://feedyoursoulart.blogspot.com

Harmony is hosting 

a

 Mail Art Project

Here

Look at this lovely "original" piece of art 

she created for me.

Thank you Harmony, it touched my heart!

Yes, I am feeling pretty lucky.

To be honest...

I feel grateful, inspired, and loved!

Thank you everyone.

Happy Tuesday!

Updates

What is new?!

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Exciting things are starting to happen 

in the studio, on my blog, and what you can 

being looking forward to

in the near future...

No. 1

I have registered for

GUT ART!!!

http://littleglimpsesstudio.ning.com

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If you have not had the chance to register

You still have time!

Imagine...we could be classmates. 

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No. 2

Over this weekend I spent time working on my blog.

If you look up at the tabs

you will notice a change.

I've added:

The Altered Rolodex Card Project

Along with a Flickr Photostream

Click Here

No. 3

I am very excited to share with you...

 My very own website

April Marie Cole

http://www.wix.com/aprilcole/studio

I used wix.com a free flash website builder.

Click Here

Enjoy all the new features 

I have created for you!

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Have a wonderful Monday.

The Wheel Keeps Spinning...

Altered Rolodex Card Project

A wheel of art in your creative space ready to inspire you.

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Follow along this artful journey... or come play along!

It is all up to you.

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As I continue with this project, I have noticed

 the wheel is starting to turn...

how exciting!!

The tabs in between that hold the alphabet, 

no longer hold a purpose.

But wait... maybe they do!

I thought I would alter those as well...

perhaps with inspirational quotes 

tucked in between all the altered cards... 

what do you think?!

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So, I will be working on those over this weekend.

And yes...

 I will be sharing the outcome, once I have completed them.

I can not wait to get started!

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Altered Rolodex Cards

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Let me share with you... a few of my latest 

altered rolodex cards

that I have been working on in the studio.

Enjoy!

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Tell me...what can you create with 2 1/4"x 4"space?!

The Rolodex Swap

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Happy Saturday

Friday's Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit... and these delightful links.

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Meet

Rosette

at

http://www.theconstantscrapper.com

Check out this cute 

DIY

paper pumpkin tutorial

click here

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Meet

Katrina and Pugly Pixel

at

http://www.puglypixel.com

This website is loaded with 

freebies, tutorials, collage downloads 

and

much, much more...

have fun surfing this site!

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Meet

Lisa

at

http://curiousgirl-lisa.blogspot.com

Such an inspiring blog!

You will enjoy your visit.

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Meet

Ro Bruhn

http://robruhn.blogspot.com

Check out her lovely

"junk journal"

click here

Hand Carved Stamps

Etsy

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Enjoy your Friday!

Techniques With Tagging!

Like the sound of that?

I knew that would grab your attention...

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Techniques used to create "artful" tags 

Zentangle Patterns

Bubble Blowing Painted Paper

Altered Deck of Playing Cards

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Let's have some fun...!

Zentangle Tags

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Bubble Painted Paper Background Tags

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Altered Deck of Playing Card Tags

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I would have to say...

that creating these tags was a bunch of fun!

I already had paper created from previous projects

* Zentangle Patterns *

* Bubble Painted Paper *

Helpful hint...

if you wish to save your artwork, print these patterns 
onto card stock.

Reuse again and again!

As for the deck of cards...

these took some work, but very worth it! 

I really like the way they came out. 

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I will be putting these together in sets.

I think...

 these would be wonderful to use towards art journaling?

Oh, what the heck...!

 these tags can be used towards anything you wish 

to make "artsy".

Have a creative Thursday!