Rambling Artist...

Yes, I know... 

I have talked about this before, posted pictures on my creations, 

and have given my thoughts and ideas on the subject.

With only a week left, before Easter, 

there is still many artful creations to be crafted. 

That means more eggs too!

***

I know that decorating eggs and chocolate bunnies are a big custom to many.

Don't get me wrong, all of this is very fun. 

I do enjoy 

celebrating Easter with family, 

participating in the joy of coloring eggs, 

egg hunts 

and 

eating chocolate bunnies.

What could be better? 

***

Personally, I find Easter to be one of my favorite holidays to celebrate!

Also known as Resurrection Day.

Easter marks the end of Lent.

In my religious beliefs, I have such a great passion for what it stands for.

This day, holds a very deep and spiritual meaning to me.

Pietro Rotari (1707-1762)

Now... 

back to the making of art and crafts!

Egg Carton Book 

Yes, you are right... 

this isn't the same color egg carton as the previous picture, I posted.

That is because...

before I could get photos of the completed book project

my neighbor dropped by, fell in love with the book, 

and had to purchase it as a gift for someone special.

How wonderful is that?!

There I was...

off the create another egg carton book.

Excited to show you all the finished art project, as promised!

I did add a painted trim to the pages,

slipped in a few wax paper sheets, telephone pages,  

and corrugated cardboard as well. 

Tied scrap ribbons, yarn, shoe laces, string, window screen, and more...

to the ring binders. 

There you have it!

***

Altered Corrugated Cardboard 

Eggs

 I used corrugated cardboard, 

scrap papers, a printed-paper napkin, acrylic paint, and UHU glue.

Sized them up to be used as Easter cards. 

What fun to create.

Happy Saturday Everyone! 

Friday's Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit... and these delightful links.

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** Watercolor Tutorial **

Amy Tan

http://amytangerine.blogspot

** Project Life layouts **

http://thegreenfrogstudio.typepad.com

**  String Tree Wall Mural **

DIY

String Art Project

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

** Mini Accordion Book **

Tutorial

http://craftylifeandstyle.blogspot.com

**  Journal Pages **

Judy Wise

http://judywise.blogspot.com

** Fabric Mosaic on Canvas **

DIY

 http://thecartbeforethehorse.blogspot.com

**  Collage Mini Book **

Amanda Johnson 

http://candimandi.typepad.com

** wooden album cover tutorial #1 **

Click Here

** An Envelope Tutorial **

Emily Pitts

http://simplestories.typepad.com

** Egg Dyeing - bubble wrap **

Technique 

http://familyfun.go.com/easter

Happy Friday! 

Check it out, listen in...

Creative Mojo

Mark Lipinski interviewed Seth Apter along with some of the contributors 

to his latest book, The pulse of Mixed media.

If you did not get a chance to hear it live, the radio podcast can be found

Here

Seth talks about himself as an artist and the making of the book.

Some of the amazing artists that were interviewed during the live podcast were:

PAM CARRIKER

ANGELA CARTWRIGHT 

LISA HOFFMAN

I do not want to spoil it for you!

So, grad yourself a cup of "mojo" and enjoy...

Looking for more inspiration and creative thought

visit 

Mark Lipinski's Blog

Here

Happy Thursday!!

Wishcasting Wednesday

Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see.

Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere.

But if you listen to the sound of your own voice,

you can rise above doubt and judgement.

You can see forever.

NANCY LOPEZ

source

What do you wish to rise above?

Doubt

I do not need to be reminded of my limitations.

My body reminds me each and everyday!

The definition of chronic I have full knowledge of...

The meaning of illness I alone, battle with...

Pain, I have taken on, a new respect for.

***

I live with a chronic illness, a battle, which I take on.

One day at a time, I tell myself.
Slow it down, if I need to.
Love and respect myself, knowing I am still me.
 Never losing sight... 
 who I am and what I am capable of.
This illness is what I have, not who I am!

source

I do not need doubt interfering with my life.
 A subtle hint from others, explaining to me... 

I am not capable of certain things anymore.
If I wish to step beyond my own boundaries, so be it.
***
Take a hundred of those disbeliefs,
to the one belief I have for myself...  it out weighs a ton!

source

How about you...
wish here

Have a wishful Wednesday!

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!

Think Recyclable!

Yes...

I tend to get overly excited about creating something from reusable materials. 

 I know... 

it is an unusual use for an egg carton.

Looking over a ton of DIY projects, tutorials, and endless videos...

I narrowed it down to this one in particular.

I was absolutely thrilled, to how this craft is turning out!

Take in to mind... I made a few adjustments, 

wanting to work with supplies and materials I already had available. 

Today, I wish to share it along with you.

I am delighted to add this one to my bookshelf!!

** Egg Carton Book **

40 pages thick!

I am feeling this still needs a little more detail, so the project is not completed.

Thinking of adding a painted trim around the edges of the paper.

I will post future pictures of the book. 

Also wishing to add some pockets to the pages.

Mixing in some scrap papers,

giving this a real look of recyclable materials.

Can not wait to see the end result!

It is amazing what we can do... when we imagine it!

Happy Monday to you.

Rolodex News...

Can you imagine?

** Zentangle Altered Rolodex Cards **

I can

It has been awhile, since I've shared a few of my altered Rolodex creations.

Altered Rolodex Card Project

wish to participate?

With Spring in full swing now... what better theme!

I decided 

that if I could paint that flower in a huge scale,

you could not ignore its beauty.

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

**  Blossoming **

Altered Rolodex Cards

Fun and relaxing...

I thought it would be delightful to use the zentangle technique, 

to create a background, for my Rolodex cards.

 A way to provide fun feeling to Spring!!

What do you think...?

Are these fun or what?!

Do you zentangle too?

Happy Saturday.

Friday Lovely Links

Enjoy your visit... and these delightful links!

source

**  Mini Tag Book **

Tutorial

created by Emma Trout

http://scrapsofmymind.blogspot.com

 I am positive you can use any theme you wish.

The tag book is amazing. 

**  Cupcake Box **

Tutorial Here Isn't it super sweet?! 

created by Beatriz Jennings

http://iralamija.blogspot.com

**  Book Charm ** 

Tutorial

Simply adore mini books and this one is a charm!

created by Ruby Murray

http://rubymurraysmusings.blogspot.com

**  ATC Gel Medium Transfer **

 video tutorial

created by Sarah Brighton

http://theplayfulartist.blogspot.com

**  Art In A Box Campaign **

Monthly Art delivered to your door!

Each box contains original works of art.

http://artinabox.net

**  Grocery Bag Easter Basket **

DIY

created by Ellinee 

Just in time for Easter!

http://www.ellinee.com

Happy Friday!