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Want One of My Kids?
You might get one if you join me in the
Vintage Children Mini Card Swap at
Tabby's Swaps.
These are my first born....
Sweet Music Fairy
Live With A Song In Your Heart
Tickled Pink
They are 1x3", fun to make and a wee bit addictive!
Vintage Children Mini Card Swap at
Tabby's Swaps.
These are my first born....
They are 1x3", fun to make and a wee bit addictive!
Monday, May 17, 2010
How Very Enchanting is My Room
I love swapping art, and what's not to love? You meet new people, make friends with a shared interest, have the opportunity to share your creations with others, get lots and lots of inspiration from fellow swappers, AND collect lovely pieces such as this wonderfully whimsical faerie home!
Christine Shebroe, from my Paper Whimsy Ning Group made this for me. It has such a fun feel to it. I adore the flamingo on the picket fence and the little salamander creeping about.
The exterior is equally as wonderful with the magical faerie home entrance and poem. Thank you so much Christine!
This was a fantastic swap culminating in many extremely creative assemblages. Personally, it was nice to travel a bit out of my artistic comfort zone and create my first ever assemblage piece. A great source of inspiration for many of us was the book, Mixed Media Dollhouses by Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina. Not only a visual delight; it includes clear instructions and templates, and features artwork by the talented Gale Blair (Paper Whimsy owner, aka our fearless leader/mentor) and our equally talented group member, Theresa Martin.
I highly recommend this book to anyone open to a little enchantment in their life.
Christine Shebroe, from my Paper Whimsy Ning Group made this for me. It has such a fun feel to it. I adore the flamingo on the picket fence and the little salamander creeping about.
The exterior is equally as wonderful with the magical faerie home entrance and poem. Thank you so much Christine!
This was a fantastic swap culminating in many extremely creative assemblages. Personally, it was nice to travel a bit out of my artistic comfort zone and create my first ever assemblage piece. A great source of inspiration for many of us was the book, Mixed Media Dollhouses by Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina. Not only a visual delight; it includes clear instructions and templates, and features artwork by the talented Gale Blair (Paper Whimsy owner, aka our fearless leader/mentor) and our equally talented group member, Theresa Martin.
I highly recommend this book to anyone open to a little enchantment in their life.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Whimsy Word Journals Part II
I received my journal today from Christy, as part of the Paper Whimsy Ning Group's Whimsy Word Journal Swap. What a sweet and creative journal! The covers are made from paint color sample cards. The journal is embellished with a lovely little PW girl, buttons, a gorgeous paper flower, ribbons and a silver key charm. The binding is hand-stitched and the cover quote is "...out of the air and into a dream."
Such a wonderful conclusion to my first swap with this group.
Thank you Christy!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Never Knew How Fond I Was of Blue
My friend Tom, upon viewing some of my recent artwork, commented that blue must be my favorite color. I never thought it was. Do I even have a favorite color?
I signed up for another Paper Whimsy Ning Group swap - My Whimsical & Enchanted Room. The challenge was to take a favorite fairytale, poem or story and create a whimsical and enchanted room. Choosing the theme was easy. I knew immediately Thumbelina was the tale I wanted to depict. I shopped the Paper Whimsy store for some new digital collage sheets, hauled out the massive art supplies and proceeded to create, and re-create, and re-create. Initially, I was working in browns and oranges. Okay, but not exactly what I envisioned. Got into some pinks and purples. That wasn't working for me at all. Blue! What about blues? It made me laugh, but it was just what I was looking for.
So, yes, for now anyway, blue is my favorite color.
I signed up for another Paper Whimsy Ning Group swap - My Whimsical & Enchanted Room. The challenge was to take a favorite fairytale, poem or story and create a whimsical and enchanted room. Choosing the theme was easy. I knew immediately Thumbelina was the tale I wanted to depict. I shopped the Paper Whimsy store for some new digital collage sheets, hauled out the massive art supplies and proceeded to create, and re-create, and re-create. Initially, I was working in browns and oranges. Okay, but not exactly what I envisioned. Got into some pinks and purples. That wasn't working for me at all. Blue! What about blues? It made me laugh, but it was just what I was looking for.
So, yes, for now anyway, blue is my favorite color.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
I'm One Very Lucky & Appreciative Swapper!
I received my May Day Tussie Mussie and assorted goodies from Melissa in Tennessee and I am blown away!
It is absolutely gorgeous, stunning, breathtaking and any other adjective suggesting creative, vintage perfection. Although Melissa is a new internet friend, you would think she's known me forever. I love all the vintage lace and findings, the neutrals, blues, I simply love it all.
So thank you Melissa, and thank you Linda from A Swap For All Seasons for "introducing us."
Happy May Day to all.....
Monday, March 29, 2010
I DO Love Being a Part of Paper Whimsy
I thoroughly enjoy the various art exchange groups I belong to, and just this past week I joined another. Paper Whimsy has always been a favorite online source of collage sheets and other bits and baubles. The Paper Whimsy Ning Group also does not disappoint. What a warm, welcoming and highly creative group of people I've had the good fortune of getting to know. I highly recommend WhimsyLand to anyone looking for an inspirational, artistic home.
My first endeavor is the Whimsy Word Journal Swap. Each participant is to create a journal using found objects for the cover. I used bingo boards from an old Milton Bradley game. This is the journal I'll be sending to Sallie in California.
My first endeavor is the Whimsy Word Journal Swap. Each participant is to create a journal using found objects for the cover. I used bingo boards from an old Milton Bradley game. This is the journal I'll be sending to Sallie in California.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The Wonderful World of Swapping
I'm participating in A May Day Tussie Mussie Swap at A Swap For All Seasons, and what a wonderful place it is to swap! The blog owner and hostess, Linda has created a friendly and inspirational forum.
My swap partner is Melissa in Tennessee. We quickly got to know each other via email chats and creating a special tussie mussie and goodie package for her was great fun. We share a love of birds and nests and all things vintage. Unable to wait until the group's actual mailing date, Melissa is already in possession of her personalized tussie mussie so I'm able to share the creation here.
My swap partner is Melissa in Tennessee. We quickly got to know each other via email chats and creating a special tussie mussie and goodie package for her was great fun. We share a love of birds and nests and all things vintage. Unable to wait until the group's actual mailing date, Melissa is already in possession of her personalized tussie mussie so I'm able to share the creation here.
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