Art Journal

I created this 20 page 5x7 Art Journal with water colored card stock pages. Some form of embellishment was added to 10 of the pages and the other 10 were left with just the watercolor background. Small envelopes were added between some of the pages to hide keep sakes like tickets, notes, etc. Tags were also added for altering. The fibers on the right hand side of the page are attached to the tags in the book. The cover is hand painted muslin that was ironed onto a bonding material and then ironed onto cardboard. Book was then bound with Owire.

Queen of Hope - Tag Art

This 3 x 6 inch art tag has a background created from various textured surfaces, including a piece of light weight copper that I textured and added to bottom left corner. I then dabbed acrylic paint to give the background a slight patina. Slide mount and crown also have a textue. Embellishments include aged brass cheribs, faux stones, velvet flower with aged brad, aged lace cutout behind slide mount and metallic charms at bottom edge. There are 3 embossed paper beads with small accent beads attached to the fibers. SOLD

Learning to Fly

Background was created using a distressed gesso technique that was then stamped with Distress Inks.Vintage book pages were used for the wings and hat. SOLD

Mini Time Book

This book was created for a Mini-Book Swap. The card stock pages have been washed with liquid watercolors. Tags and envelopes holding tags have been bound into the book. Ribbon type fiber have been added to the OWire binding and also to the tag inserts.

Lady of the Lanters

This beaded art doll with polymer clay face stands a little over 4 1/4" tall including wood stand. She has a small bead teardrop on her forehead, beaded petal collar and a beaded fringe that runs across her bodice. Her lanterns are 2 pewter type cloisonne beads. SOLD

Red Rosin Background Paper

I used Red Rosin Paper for the base of this sheet of fused scraps. I glued the plain and textured scraps on with a mix of Elmer' glue and water and then I added a layer of white torn tissue paper and glued that down and brushed more glue on the top of it. When that was dry, I rubbed on light splotches of gold and bronze metallic paints all over. When that was dry I brushed it with and antiquing medium and quickly rubbed it off just to leave accents in the textured places. Next I stamped the paper with various stamps and added dots with the end of two different size dowels. I stenciled through sequin waste at the very end.

Copper Wire Beads

These beads were constructed from copper wire, copper beads, seed beads and Czech crystals. They are approximately 1/2"tall by 5/8" wide.

A Zetti Affair - Art Squared

Another Altered Puzzle Piece

Zetti's First Flight - ATC

GREEN-GREEN-GREEN POSTCARD SWAP

Green was to be the predominate color of these postcards.

5x7 Blank Journal

This journal has been made from fabric paper that I created and rosin paper that has been painted. It contains 40 blank 24# paper pages that have soft flecks on them and torn edges on the right side. Cover has been collaged and sealed and bound with raffia in keeping with the nature theme.

Luna Tick Art Doll

I have created these art dolls out of fabric, fiber fill, transfer faces, beads, buttons and charms. SOLD

Mona Bug Art Doll

Luna Bug Art Doll

Altered Puzzle Pieces

I found these large kids puzzles at a secondhand shop yesterday, so today I've been busy altering some of them. They measure approximately 3" long by 2.5 inches wide.

Tag Book

A couple of friends and I got together and each created 3 tags of one design and we made 5 sets of tags, then sent 5 tags to each player. There was no theme, no rules, any size tag could be used, and this is what we came up with. Thanks for playing ladies. This swap was a lot of fun.

Small Book

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I just used scrapbook paper on this small journal / notebook. It holds 20 blank pages with about 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch writing / art space. I think the book bug has bit me. I can't wait to get started on another one.

EYE Charms

Just some charms I created.

A Gypsy's Soul

These cards were created for a swap.

Nature's Patterns

I created this 4x4 with just using stamps. This is something that I never do, but I hand carved the large leaf and I had the other smaller leaf and tree stamp and just decided to put them all together. The background was created from phone book pages, metallic paint and alcohol inks.

I'VE BEEN TAGGED

by Debby to reveal 7 things about myself.

1.) Unless I know you, I don't tell people anything about myself, so I hope you all feel privileged and thank you Debby. LOL

2.) I hardly ever keep any of the art work that I create. I'd rather be surrounded by art work from others.

3.) I like to cook, but I love to bake.

4.) I'm usually willing to try something new, unless it involves sky diving. I have this aversion to heights. :o(

5.) I love most veggies, but would rather eat chocolate if given a choice. I heard somewhere that it was good for you. :o)

6.) I have at least 10 blank journals in my house and one day I hope to finish at least one. I have a passion for buying these things.

7.) I would love to live where the temperature is a constant 72 degrees.

And now I TAG the 7 following people to divulge 7 random facts about themselves on your blog and tag 7 other people. Have Fun!

http://alteredmymuse.blogspot.com

http://pixiesponderings1966.blogspot.com/

http://patty-miller.blogspot.com

http://catartnsoul.blogspot.com

http://sharons-artjournal.blogspot.com/

http://artbysusanlenz.blogspot.com

http://www.loloschild.blogspot.com

Blue Fabric Paper

This paper was used to create the postcards below.

Postcards for Blue, Blue, Blue Swap

Embellished Inchie Swap

ATC's for a group swap with the requirement that each card had to have at least one inchie on it.

Altered Matchbox

This small matchbox has a layer of Gesso under a paper towel that has been painted with liquid watercolors and applied with glue. I stamped the paper towel and added a vintage picture that has also been stamped. Sides of the matchbox are stamped with spirals, and dabs of gold paint pen have been added on all sides.

Embossed Paper Beads

These beads were made using scrapbook paper, magazine paper, and some of the paste papers that I previously made. I embossed them with gold and copper embossing powder , UTEE and some have a sprinkle of glitter added. They are sort of like potato chips and Inchies. You can't eat or make just one. These should make fun embellishments for journals, 4x4's, tags, altered books, etc.

Crazy Quilt For A Friend

My friend is learning to Crazy Quilt and asked me if I would swap with her. We decided to make 5x5 wall hangings and so this was my quilt for her, and that is a picture of her little dog. I love to use personal items when making art for friends if I have them.

Paste Papers

I made these paste papers last weekend before I went out to do yard work and talk about instant gratification. Each paper only took a couple of minutes to produce. I used the simple recipe on Lisa Vollrath's site, Go Make Something. Because I was in a hurry, I only used one color per page, but next time I''ll try 2 or 3 colors. I used 60 lb. paper from a cheap sketch pad and it seemed to work great. Next time I'll try a different weight paper to see what kind of results I get. When the papers were dry, I just ironed them between pieces of parchment paper. I will probably tear them to use for backgrounds and collages and maybe include pieces in fusion type papers. The tool at the top of the page was used to create these papers. Now I will have to be on the lookout for more tools.

Fabric Meander Book

I saw the design for this book on one of my fabric groups. The pages are decorated with various laces, ribbons, prints, beads, buttons, silk, velvet, printed, and crochet flowers, and of course lots of fibers. Metal embellishments were used on some of the pages. Instead of sewing the pages together I used eyelets and jump rings to fasten the pages. Each page measures 5"x5" and when the book is closed it stands 2 1/2" high. I sandwiched heavy felt between the front and back to give each page a soft puffy feel. SOLD

Gesso Art Squared 4x4

I have been busy with real life and haven't had much time to post lately, but I did manage to squeeze in another gesso piece, which is quickly becoming my favorite method of transferring.

Vintage Meg Gift

WOW! Another gift from my friend Esmeralda. I need to get more friends. Vintage Meg is a OOAK tiny hand felted bear that came with her own birth certificate and a tiny crochet hat. She has a tiny bee charm attached to her because we all know that bears love honey. She is a mere 2" tall when she's standing and 1 1/2" when she's sitting. I added the picture of her with her birth certificate, which is a standard size business card to give you an idea of just how tiny she is. She is so sweet and once again she will have the other place of honor in my art room.

I here that Esmeralda may start selling these tiny works of art, so if anyone is interested................

Friendship Doll Gift

I received this wonderful friendship doll from my friend Mary. It was a totally unexpected surprise, which is the best kind. The fabric is hand painted and so much more beautiful than my camera could capture. The face is hand drawn and Mary told me that there is a special hand made heart inside the doll. I love her and she will have a special place of honor in my art room.