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• Art Journal with Mixed Media
  on Oct 9, 2012
  Hi all. Here are some journal page I worked on a few weeks ago. The one above has a piece of pretty spring bird napkin, paints and the victorian boy is a “German” sticker which I got at one my favorite places in Adamstown, PA, Shupps Grove,...
• New Collages
  on Sep 19, 2012 in bottles altered bottles paper collage 3d embellishments collage images black and white photos paper crafts craft room woman image old hollywood creating paper arts
  Well, I'm back after a much needed rest from blogging and after a few challenging months including family issues and major computer problems.  Here are some things I've been working on. This is a collage I made with paper, dried hydrang...
• Altered Bottles and Notebooks
  on Jun 26, 2012 in altered bottles ephemera buon natale altered art clay vintage altered book composition books glue sample recycle altered notebook altered creating repurpose lace
  Been busy creating more altered bottles and other things. I've done a couple of craft shows so I have some experience in that now and will try some others in the future.     Here's a Christmas bottle made with a tag I had from las...
• Virtual Party at Colorin Colorado
  on May 31, 2012
   Hola amigas!  Aqui es mi oferta para la fiesta de Colorin Colorado. Papel? Tijera?    Hello friends! Here is my entry for the virtual party Marcella from Colorin Colorado is hosting.  This is an original collage made wit...
• Upcycled Glass Bottles - Vintage Decor
  on May 14, 2012
  New bottles that I recently worked on. First four sold. The last two are available for sale, $12.00 plus shipping. All made from upcling antique glass bottles, jewelry, other upcycled supplies and ribbon.  Leave me po...
• Mixed Media, Resources, Videos
  on Mar 13, 2012 in video mixed media frame glitter bleach collage vintage photo tutorials altered book upcycled
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• Altered Platter and Vintage Photo Piece
  on Oct 15, 2011
  I was lucky again in winning a blogger's giveaway.  And here it is.  How beautiful is this altered plate? It was created by Melissa from Piney Rose Designs It's just lovely!!!  I love everything about it, the colors, the soft touch...
• on Sep 1, 2011 in stamping actors altered arts altered art black and white photos altered artist call cds atc bw photo crepe paper altere art lace art challenge rub on
  Well, after a very minor earthquake and some minor floods from hurricane Irene, things around Pennsylvania have calmed down. It was quite a week. We rarely see such events in this state, especially the quake. My thoughts are with those less fortunate...
• Mixed Media Piece, Drawing and Free Images
  on Aug 16, 2011 in birds collage little girl black and white photos spring free images summer drawing mixed media fashion images learning paint rubber stamps flowers
   The collage below was worked over a few weeks.  I just kept leaving it and coming back to it.  I like how it turned out, but it still is not finished.  Its currently on drawing paper and I want to adhere it to something stronger.
• Collaged Mother Goose and Wax video
  on Jul 25, 2011 in video crafts paper collage collage paper crafts one of a kind recylcing gesso recycle beeswax children's book kids mixed media videos cracle creating repurpose altere art art techniques children
  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 tub...
• The Beach, Collage and Altered Book
  on Jul 14, 2011 in mixed media art ocean collage vintage images beach altered book vintage photos lace
  Hi from Ocean City, MD  Assateague Island, MD Ocean City, MD Some new things I've been doing  Collage on chipboard  Above and below are altered pages in a vintage book Hope you're enjo...
• Links, Mixed Media, Video
  on Jun 16, 2011 in sites mixed media videos paper collage paper arts beeswax
  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...
• Paper Bag Swap and Spring Peonies
  on Jun 16, 2011 in ribbon mixed media paper collage collage altered art spring paper arts pink peonis flowers brown paper bags garden
  Peonies are one of my favorite flowers and these are from our garden. As promised, here's the paper bag book I received from Cathee from Art and Soul, my swap partner from the Yahoo Altered Art group. Beautiful, right?  Love the colors...
• Paper Bag Mixed Media
  on May 5, 2011 in crafts pinks sandwich bags 3d embellishments altered art clay paints brown paper bags mixed media shabby image transfer vintage photos rubber stamps altere art children lace rub on
  This is my second mixed media book done with lunch brown paper bags.  Lots of fun!  This one I sent to a swap partner for a swap I joined at the Yahoo group Altered_stArt.   After giving each bag a white paint coating, I used paper nap...
• Mixed Media Altered CDs and Great Video
  on Apr 13, 2011 in mixed media videos paper collage actors old hollywood altered art cd
  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 thank...
• Spring!!! Mixed Media Video and Online Magazine
  on Mar 9, 2011 in souvenir gazette mixed media artist call videos birdcage free images
  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...
• Spring Banner
  on Feb 10, 2011 in mixed media banner videos wedding invites free online classes paper crafts spring paper arts journal pages pink
  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...
• Christmas Paper Crafts
  on Dec 17, 2010 in book pages glitter christmas trees cones paper crafts books paper arts christmas wreath buttons
  Wishing you all a most wonderful Christmas, eating holiday food, engaging in family traditions, and visiting family and friends!! I finally got the courage to try my hand at one of these.  There are some.  The ones out there from oth...
• Techniques, Victorian Ornaments, Labels to Organize and a free Ezine
  on Nov 4, 2010 in mixed media women create organize ezine ink pads christmas decorations review christmas art techniques art group victorian
  Watch soon for a review on an item from CSN Stores.  I'm still enjoying the desk task chair from CSN I reviewed previously.  As many of you know, CSN has many wonderful and useful items on their retail sites.  Is there anything you nee...
• Giveaway, Background Papers Video
  on Oct 17, 2010 in mixed media videos giveaways tutorials background papers paper arts
  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 t...

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