Mail Art

Project in process- mail art exchange 
I couldn't wait to get started on these little pieces of art!

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It does not take much... to get me started!

(corrugated cardboard)

The creation of something new is not accomplished by 

the intellect

but, by the play instinct acting from inner necessity.

The creative mind plays with objects it loves.

~ Carl Jung

I cut the cardboard into 4x4 squares.

Added masking tape and acrylic paints.

what fun I am having today...

These will be my background colors

 for the collage artwork I will be applying! 

I thought...

I should create colorful envelopes.

Just can not think of... any better way to mail out my artwork!

Now...

I am ready to add more texture and collage to 

each of the pieces.

(will post completed artwork)

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Enjoy your Tuesday!!

1-2-3 What is inspiring to me?!

Thought I would share with you...

what inspires me 

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 AREN'T WE ALL A LITTLE CURIOUS...

 TO WHAT INSPIRES EACH OTHER? 

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Where does that "hidden" spark of creativity come from...?

You know the one I am talking about!

When we have hit a dry spell...

When it is quiet, and we ask our self... now what to make?

When we have gathered up all our resources, yet still...

"not feeling it."

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We are not always surrounded by other creative souls.

We spend hours alone in our creative space.

Yet, it will hit you...

like a brick wall!

You suddenly realize, you are just going through the motions.

 You need something more...

something that is going to give you that...

"Aha!!"

moment.

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These are a few of the resources I turn to.

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#1

BOOKS

I simply adore books!!

No doubt about it.

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I had ordered these from Amazon.

Had read good things about each of these books,

so I thought I would explore them for myself.

They arrived on Saturday.

Let me tell you...

I am super excited to dive into these!!

I will keep you posted, as I go through them.

I have not finished this one yet.

(posted previously)

This is such a delightful book!

The author/artist, Corey Moortgat explains 

 how to achieve your on style of collage art through your 

own person life experiences. In exchange, this is what creates 

your own unique style towards your collage work.

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#2

MAIL ART

There is nothing 

more delightful

than receiving a piece of art created by someone!!

In the mail, even better.

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By joining swaps and participating in sending out mail art

is very important!

I get to connect on a real personal level.

Make new friends along the way.

For me... it creates a more realistic value to, 

 why I love to make art.

The whole experience of,

seeing, holding, and touching what someone else has created...

always inspires me!

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Here are 2 newly discovered 

Call for 

MAIL ART

exchange

  which I will be delightfully participating in!

Click Here

Click Here

#3

VIDEOS

Exploring visually, other artist's playroom 

and 

watching them create using their wonderful techniques...

can be very motivating!

Inspiring... indeed!

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Tell me... what inspires you?

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Happy Monday

Altered Rolodex Project

Altered Rolodex Card Project

A wheel of art in your creative space.

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The project is in full swing now!

As I am very excited to share with you -my altered rolodex cards.

As I create the artwork to be apply to these cards,

I will post pictures of the completed 

rolodex cards.

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As well as share with you.. 

what other talented artist are creating, who are participating 

in swapping these lovely treasures with me.

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Created by

Karenann Young

Karenann is a fantastic 

collage artist!

Please, visit her site.  

If you wish to own one of her 

lovely collage pieces, swap a rolodex card,

email Karenann with your request!

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Altered Rolodex Cards

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I created these today.

What will you create?!

The Rolodex Swap

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join anytime / leave a comment or email me

Happy Saturday!

Friday's Lovely Links

Let's give a big round of applause to...

Friday's lovely links!!

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Get ready to visit some talented people

colorful eye candy

and

 some great inspiration...

to jump start your weekend!

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Meet

Kariann Burleson

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An incredible collage artist!

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Check out her photo stream, it is breath taking.

Click Here

Meet

Hayley

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indie thrifter

the daily life of a crafty thrifter

http://indiethrifter.typepad.com

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Tons of thing to explore on this site!

art

DIY tutorials

freebies

downloads

thrifty finds

recipes 

and 

more...

Upload your photos

Do fun stuff with your digital photos!

http://bighugelabs.com

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This is a very exciting site.

There is so much you can do with your photos, 

it is simply amazing!

membership is free

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You will definitely what to check this out...

Color Palette Generator

I uploaded a photograph : altered rolodex cards

#99aa7f
locust

#7dabbd
glacier

#750300

#233056
lucky point

#6fb1b7
glacier

#460000

#b07f3b
alpine

#83bfbb
monte carlo

#6d3837
sanguine brown

#316b65
genoa

#d3cecb
concrete

#863732
crab apple

#d5d1c9
westar

#911108

#ca0d00

It generated this incredible color palette of my artwork!

Thank you  Cindy Jones Lantier for sharing this wonderful site with others.

Meet 

Harmony

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http://feedyoursoulart.blogspot.com

All around... fantastic artist!

Harmony's art is so playful and full of bright colors.

You will have a great time exploring her site!

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Happy Friday!

A Tribute To ATC Swaps

I never thought...

2 1/2 x 3 1/2

could bring me so much joy, excitement, and inspiration!

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I have been having a blast 

creating

swapping

and 

making new creative, very talented "artsy" friends...

I am having the time of my life!

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If you have ever thought about creating an ATC

joining a swap

or

hosting one yourself...

go for it!

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It is that simple

Let me share with you what has been going on in the studio

and

what I have been creating in my world of art!

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ATC's

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Title

Baked Goodness

I really like creating these

paper pockets

it give these ATC's 

a real personal touch, don't you think?

Theme

Industrial

This is ATC I created for my swap partner. 

 (being mailed out today)

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This swap is hosted by

Visit this site. 

There is a ATC swap every month!

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Theme

Halloween

As you know by now...

Iam very passionate about

Frida Kahlo.

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I just let my imagination run wild

and came up with this!

I thought the witch's hat went perfectly.

I am happy with it.

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Halloween ATC Swap

Hosted by

http://creationsbytee.blogspot.com

Artful ATC's

received from the swap.

created by

Penny

http://palaverfrompellieghengiskhat.blogspot.com

created by

Tee

http://creationsbytee.blogspot.com

created by

Donnalee

http://dixieniche.blogspot.com

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Such wonderful art is arriving in my

mailbox!

I do hope this will inspire you to give it a try...

Now go make art!!

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Happy Thursday to you!

Wishcasting Wednesday

We catch on to the truth and technique 

of expectation in those rare moments

when we are stirred by an awareness of a guidance

seemingly higher and greater than our own,

when for a little while we are taken over by a force

and

an intelligence above and beyond those commonly felt.

Confident and free,

filled with wonder and ready acceptance,

we permit ourselves to be taken over by our unquestioning self.

~ Marcus Bach

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What guidance do you wish for?

click here

*Spiritual *

I have been having a dry spell for some time now...

unable to just let go.

Unable to free myself from all the 

distractions

excuses 

anger

that come between me and God.

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I've grown tired of the storm that lives in my soul.

I am longing to nourish my faith.

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I wish...

To toss the restlessness away. 

I wish...

 To not carry such a heavy burden...

for my soul to be free to take flight.

I wish...

For the empty space, that feels like a cold draft...

to be filled with grace. 

I wish...

To have real peace of mind.

I wish...

To free my heart from daily worries...

to live simple...

give more of myself...

and 

expect less.

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I long to have... I struggle on... I wish for...

 The love and passion my faith once held

and 

quenched my soul, that no longer was thirsty!

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Have a wishful Wednesday!

Paint Paper Paste

Collage Art Journal Project

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I've started working on a few pages in the journal.

The paper is Fabriano

90g

multicolored

192 plain pages

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When I was thinking about starting this project, 

I wanted to use art materials that I already had available.

That is what lead me to using 

a sketch book I had on my book shelf.

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The paper is made of good quality

and

has texture, which gives it a bit of tooth.

I did notice...

it is fairly thin paper

and does wrinkle with wet media.

This does become a bit of a challenge,

but

I will work through it since I will

be using the pages for collage as the main platform.

This should be interesting!

The one thing I do love about this journal is the size.

An 6" x 8", 

which makes is comfortable to carry

and 

 just the right amount of space to play with!

I have a feeling the art journal is going to become bulky...

I am okay with that, so far.

As I get towards the back of the journal...

things could get interesting!

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materials:

gesso

acrylic paint

scrap paper

vintage paper

geometric print

masking tape

painter's tape

vellum 

UHU stick glue

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Happy Tuesday!