Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

July 2nd, 2008

Oh my!

I have just been honored by Zura Beth of The Creative Clown by being awarded the Arte y Pico award. She tells me that it is “to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creative energy and their talents, be it writing or artwork in all medias.”
I’ve got a list as long as […]

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June 27th, 2008

More artsy links!

About Family Crafts
Browse through photos of home-made greeting cards and submit your own.
About.com Cross Stitch
Stitchers - Start Your Stockings! It is never to early to start on holiday projects, but don’t wait too late.
Aileen’s Musings
This week Aileen offers 2 fun tutorials: Phenomenal Paper Flowers & Wee Flower Fairies. Both are sure to inspire […]

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June 27th, 2008

Artsy blogging round-up

A butterfly T shirt with reverse applique, recycled weaving and spool knitting
Here’s a great way to reclaim scraps of weaving to embellish garments and accessories
Creations from Organic Artist Paul Schick
Paul transforms twigs and more. You’ll love the earthy feel of his work.
Layers Upon Layers
Be ready to ooooo and aaaaah over Bonnie Meltzer’s mixed […]

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June 25th, 2008

Wanna know what the other artists think?

Let’s admit it…we’re all curious about other artists’ opinions. Since we often work in sort of isolated conditions, it’s wonderful to have the world of the web available for social interaction and tip trading. Dan, at the Empty Easel has a whole category of polls.
Want to know how much time your fellow artists spend on […]

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June 12th, 2008

Scrabble coasters

Art Attack Thursday! 
Oh my, these are so cute. I’m thinking that computer keyboard keys might work too, with a little tweaking… Thanks to Jessfun23 for this great idea! Craftster.org has the thread with the directions.

Tags: coasters, Mixed Media, tutorials

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June 6th, 2008

More artsy links!

Aileen’s Musings
Check out Aileen’s serendipitous assemblage that started with a book cover and find out why cleaning is like a box of chocolates…
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there are pills as gifts, moments with Slash (from Guns N’ Roses), a sneak peek at L.K. Ludwig’s new book-True Vision, […]

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June 6th, 2008

Artsy blogging round-up!

Create your own scrapbook embellishments
You can make your own stamped ribbons - perfect for scrapbooking - for a lot less than craft stores sell them.
Inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Briggs
Eileen is inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Brigss to digi-scrap some magical vacation memories.
Metal Sculptures from Edouard Martinet
Explore this French artist’s intricate metal sculptures made […]

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May 30th, 2008

More artsy links!

Aileen’s Musings
The Fairies have landed at Aileen’s Musings! Check out her Mini Fairy Birdhouse tutorial and maybe you too can capture a fairy or two!
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there are a bunch of great patterns and how-to’s including a clip on cell phone case, jewelry with words, […]

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May 30th, 2008

Bead Journal Project - April’s Grass Moon

April’s Grass Moon
I am finished!! The year-long project known as the Bead Journal Project is drawing to a close, and my journal pages are all completed! You can see the entire set of them on Why Not Art, my mixed media website. I decided to make April’s page lush and crowded, the way I remember […]

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May 30th, 2008

Artsy blogging round-up

A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories
One thing always leads to another, doesn’t it? Reading a sweet book inspired Noreen to weave a little amulet bag in honor of a dearly loved sister.
De-Cluttering my Craft Room the FlyLady Way
Eileen tackles those piles of “inspiration” that seem to accumulate in any […]

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