Wednesday, September 26, 2007

TOOLS of the TRADE:
collage

Over the weekend I went to Lattéland on the Plaza to get some coffee and I saw some inspiring artwork on the walls. So I went around and snapped some photos while I waited for my drink.

The collages are by Melissa Powlas, mixed media artist. (click on an image to get a larger view).



Wednesday, September 19, 2007

TRADE - SEPTEMBER 12th at WORK
theme: "birds"

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Cards by Cathy Kouris.

Card by Brandon Porras.

Cards by Em Byerly.

Card by Gayle Baddeley.

Cards by Joy Boston.

Card by Anne Riekenberg. Mother Goose stories!

Card by Lee Ernst.

Cards by Sue Pike-Bower. Made from old postcards. Love 70s look!


Cards by Dayle Bennett.


Card by Theresa Medford.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

TOOLS of the TRADE:
Indie Craft Documentary, Handmade Nation

This 8 min. video talks about not only being crafty, but also the world of craftiness and supporting handmade cuteness!

Handmade Nation, a documentary about the rise of D.I.Y. art, craft and design.

TRADE - SEPTEMBER 12th at WORK
theme: "birds"

1-year anniversary ATC trade @ work!


These are the cards that I did. I saw the cutest owl stamps (Oliver & Friends) on the Print & Pattern blog and I just HAD to get them!


The clear stamps are by Sassafras Lass, but I had to purchase them from another vendor (Out on a Limb Scrapbooking).

I cut out the shapes after I stamped them. And then I placed them on little sponge easels for some depth on my scenes. I used diamond glaze glue for their eyes.

I'll have the other bird ATCs I traded posted on the blog next Wednesday.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

TOOLS of the TRADE:
fun with paper



Place mats, coasters, and napkins by Paper Table.

Everything is recyclable or biodegradable — making the pretty products as earth friendly as they are low maintenance.