Wedded Couple

This is a little triptych I made using Ten Two Studio's "White Wedding " collage sheet. There are a nice selection of vintage bride and grooms to choose from. I also used the "Sweet Pink Bingo" page and the downloads from "Chocolate Raspberry"and " Valentine words ". 

The Sketchbook Project -2011

This is my book that I submitted for the Sketchbook project for the Art House Co-op in Brooklyn, NY, http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject . The theme I chose was jackets, sheets and blankets.I took apart the book and made my own pages out of watercolor paper. The top picture is the first two pages in the book and the bottom is the cover of the book. Which I glued nicer paper on the outside and inside. 

I wanted to do more with my art, but unfortunately I fractured my left hand and could not do the kind of art I wanted to. If I had only started earlier instead of procrastinating.  Maybe next year.

I am planning to look at the books when they come near me (Austin) in March. It is kind of cool to be part of this big call for art.

Breaches of Etiqutte

These are pages from a notebook that I am playing in. The images are from Ten Two Studios, Fashionable Jewels microscope slides. I came across something that had breaches of etiquette in Victorian times and the little images fit perfect.

Christmas Microscope Ornaments - Madonnas

These were made using Madonna domino sheet  from Ten Two Studios. Hope you have a blessed Christmas holiday.

Little Blue Book

This book was made from mini blue file folders. One has gingham check the other has tiny dots and both have solid blue insides. The file folders and the images all came Ten Two Studios.

The images I used are from Little Christmas, Visit from St. Nick and I used two downloaded sheets, Merry Elements and Joyous Elements.

I embossed all my stamping with some colored pencil to highlight my lettering. I also used a white Sharpie marker to add some embellishing.

 

Artist Trading Card Ornaments

I love handmade Christmas ornaments. These were made for a swap, create ornaments in an artist trading card size (3.5x2.5inches). I wanted to make each one different, they have German paper scrap and little holly berries on the top. The images came from Ten Two Studios and the Tuscan Rose. I can't wait to get my returns.

Give Thanks 4x4

This week is Thanksgiving and I have many, things to be thankful about. Friends, family, jobs and time to make art. I made this 4x4 using image from Ten Two Studios faux stamps. It is from the "Winterhalter" sheet.  It has a bit of vellum across the front to create a little interest.

4x6 Maxi card - Theme teapots

This is my second card for the Maxi card swap at Illustrated ATCs. The requirements were to use a postage stamp incorporated into your art or relevant to the stamp. 
 

Christmas Microscope Ornaments

 These ornaments were made from microscope slides. I soldered two slides together with the images inside.  I used "Angels and Madonna's Standard Domino" sheet from Ten Two Studios. They are a little shorter than the slides, which gives you room to see a background, add lettering, or some German paper scape.

Green Domino Necklace

This necklace is made from a domino piece and left over beads from other projects.

I used alcohol inks in green and gold for the background. I found a lovely girl on Ten Two Studios "Deco Standard Domino" sheet. I did tear a little away so you can see the background.

I then applied some German scrap border to the edge of the domino. The top has a large long bead that was glued down for the string to go through. Lastly I applied some rub on gold to color the top bead and some extra highlights.

Rather than bead a necklace, I hand tied beads randomly spaced. It uses beads and pieces that would just lie around forever. It also makes for a very interesting look.

"Poe" card

I am in a swap at  http://www.illustratedatcs.com called Maxicard 6x4. The requirements are to use a postage stamp  to be part of the artwork or relevant to the stamp.

While cleaning up and looking though some piles (which I have many) I found this Poe stamp that I took of something that was mailed to me. So there he sits in a window inspired by the crow. Just perfect timing for this week in October.

Altered Postcard

I am hosting an altered postcard swap at my local meet up group. My daughter actually gave me this card from one her trips to Seattle. The images are from Ten Two Studios, April Fish and Dickens. I used some sandpaper to rough it up a little then used some green inks to mess around the skyline.

Witchy Rolo

This a rolodex card that I swapped out at http://www.atcsforall.com/.  There is a continuous swap going on for altered rolodex cards. I now have enough to buy a card holder. They are very fun to do and receive, great way to remember your art buddies.

Ode to Lenore

This is my ode to Poe's Lenore, from the the poem "The Raven". It is from Ten Two Studios, the matchbook shrine, winged widows.  I also used the words from the bordered creepy sayings sheet.

Shrine closed

Shrine open

Hand Colored Photographs

I have been playing with my photographs. I used Adobe Photoshop to make my photographs black and white images. I played with the contrast until most of the shadows were removed. After they were printed I used my Primsacolor markers to color in the images. They are artist trading card size for trade or swaps.