Collaged Mother Goose and Wax video

New collages and mixed media I worked on recently using images from an old Mother Goose child's book that was falling apart:

Love the crackle here

Finally tried wax on this one

 I "stamped" thick gesso with a recycled paper tube here

 

Scrunched dress pattern tissue here 

If you want to try beeswax on your pieces, here's a great video from Stampington.  This link takes you to their video.

Many other good videos at their video library as well.

Here's wishing you're enjoying your summer!

Links, Mixed Media, Video

Hi all.  Welcome to my newest followers and comments left in the past few posts.  It's truly gratifying to see others like what I do and that's a way for me to find out your awesome blogs too.


Here are some things I created in the last few days and weeks.  Unfortunately, something's wrong with my camera so the photos are really not the best.

Mini Composition Notebook

Collage on wood.

Here are some great resources that I linked.  Have you worked with beeswax?  I'm hoping to try it myself.  I love the look.


Stampington Beeswax Tutorial

I sure don't want to rush through the summer, but this book is very cool!
Halloween Altered Book Video
From Marie Patterson

Here's something else I want to try. 
Terrarium Tutorial
from Art Mind
 

Ciao,

Mixed Media Altered CDs and Great Video

Recent work done on recycled CDs paying homage to my favorite, Old Hollywood and its actors.  Don't forget to vote for me for the Prilosec sponsorship for my passion for learning art.  Find the button on the top right of this blog and thanks!!

 The punched holes are there to put all of these into a ring book.  More to come.

 

 Have you found these awesome resources yet:

At Create Mixed Media, there's lots of resources, supplies, etc. I hope its worthwhile for some of you.  I still haven't spent much time there, but it seems pack full of inspiration.

Create Mixed Media

Mixed Media on Canvas Video

Quite fun and amazing.  It almost seems like a magic trick.  Love to hear from others who have tried this.

Spring!!! Mixed Media Video and Online Magazine

Could it soon be Spring!!  Yay!!!!

Have you noticed the Prilosec button on the right?  I have applied to be sponsored by Prilosec to continue my quest to learn all I can about my passion: mixed media art.  Thanks, Prilosec!  Check the link for yourself.

Just in time for Spring

Source: Bumble Button Blogspot

Here are some awesome things I've discovered lately that I had to share in case you missed them.

 Bird Cage Video from Donna Downey

Source: Art Freebies Blogspot

And have you discovered this free magazine from Heather Bullard?  Wow, are you in for a treat! 

SOUVENIR

Source: Bumble Button

Via Alt.Bks Yahoo Group:

The exhibit is called Art:Dewey Decimaled, and is asking for artwork that can be categorized by genre like poetry, mystery, fantasy, etc., or that celebrates the library. The entry deadline is actually this Friday, but artists have through the weekend should they need a little extra time.

Call for Artists

Short notice but perhaps some of you can participate.  Sounds like a neat project. 

Here's to Spring!!!!

Spring Banner

Back from the depths of winter blues with a bit of Spring thanks to Terri of Artful Affirmations.  Enjoy!

Spring Banner Video

Here's some things I've been working on for my niece's wedding.

Wedding shower thank you cards

Have you seen these free online workshops?  Awesome tutorials!!!  The first workshop is ready to be viewed now and 2 others will start soon.  Thanks to Strathmore and the fabulous artists Pam Carriker, Linda Blinn and Roz Stendahl

I so very much appreciate the generosity of these folks for sharing their knowledge and on their own dime!  

Thanks for visiting,

Giveaway, Background Papers Video

Been busy with my niece's Save The Date cards, work and just general life's misery challenges lately, so haven't been creating much.

I hope it changes soon.

Here is a video from Shona Cole that I have enjoyed.

 Background Papers

Want to throw your name in for some beautiful things;  here are some giveaways out in blog land:

  

Melinda of Alabaster Rose Designs is having a 1 year anniversary giveaway pack full of yumminess to win.   Visit her to enter, here.

 Cindy Crane is a new blogger and she's celebrating with a giveaway, here.

 

Have a great week,

The Wonderful World of Bloggers and Internet -- Resources & Free Images

Hi everyone.  Haven't had much ambition to create lately, unfortunately.  Here's something I created a while back and I don't think I ever post it.  

Here are lots of awesome projects for inspiration from other artists and crafters and I'm sharing them with you here as well as some free images:

Source:  A Gathering of Thoughs

From one of my favorite companies, Stampington - 
Vintage Jewelry ideas
And video

Source: Clearly Vintage

Cool pockets for altered books 
from Altered Art Junkies blog

Source: The Graphics Fairy

Mixed media collage video 
from Lucy Hill Edson

Source: Vintage Dragonfly

Tea Dye, Fiber, Rust 
by Cat Carr
 

Source:  The Art of Altering

 

Ideas on what art supplies to pack on a trip.  
Weren't you wondering that on your summer vacation in the past months?  I did.

Source:  Just Something I made

Thanks for stopping by,