Somerset Studio put a call out for art inspired by the writings of Edgar Allen Poe a few months ago. I decided to try make a small art collage inspired by one of my favorite poems. “The Coliseum’ is not one of Poe’s more famous poems, but I discovered it […]
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Art Collage on Polyvore
I recently learned about the artistic possibilities of Polyvore from Sheree Burlington of MuseWare Pottery. She wrote an great article about it in the Spring 2012 issue of Digital Studio. The top photo was my first attempt at making a collage. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. […]
Butterfly Carousel
Sometimes I like to get my scissors and some pretty papers and start cutting. I don’t have any pattern or picture to look at, just an image in my mind that I want to create. This is one I’ve been wanting to try for while: a carousel with butterflies. I […]
Miniature Stationery Sets
This tiny stationery set was one of my treasures when I was about 8 years old. I adored the tiny papers and envelopes so much so that I was reluctant to use them. That’s why I still have some left! My 9 year old daughter loves this little set so […]
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Black and White Easter Basket
This is an exciting week over at Jenny Doh’s Crescendo. My friend Kay Ellen is the guest curator and will be featuring two creative blogs each day. My blog will be featured Wednesday! I’m thrilled and grateful to Kay for including me this week. Be sure and pay a visit to […]
Eggs Covered in Postage Stamps
This idea came from a page I tore out of a Martha Stewart magazine 5 years ago. You can see the same article now on her website. These large wooden eggs are perfect for this project. I remember a period of about 10 years where I did every egg craft […]
Simple Easter Tags with Marjolein Bastin Stickers
I made these Easter tags for Knox’s therapists. They are all so kind and caring and we appreciate them so much. Right now he has an OT (occupational therapist), a VI (vision therapist), an AI (hearing therapist), an OM (orientation and mobility), and a PT (physical therapist). Wonderful ladies! Marjolein […]
Butterfly with Onion Skin Wings, Mixed-Media Shadow Box
This piece started with several layers: cardboard, parchment paper, burlap garland, muslin, and inked kraft paper. Then I made a chrysalis from poly-fil wrapped in ivory embroidery thread. I attached the chrysalis to a painted grape stem. Ya’ll know I have a thing for grape stems. A double-layer of burlap […]