Collage Squared

I've been making some collage pieces on wood. 3.5 x 3.5 pieces. Some 3.5x 6 too. It's so fun. I had these epoxy stickers from Fiskar and they worked out perfect for some embellishment. I have a couple 8 x 10 mixed media pieces I'm working on too. I have been playing a lot in studio in the evenings. I love trying brighter colors and neat papers. I've been too long in the prim/antiqued palette. It so fun for me, evolving and opening up to other techniques and colors. Maybe it's the Spring fresh weather. Cleaning and brightening up around the house. Whatever it is ... it's so fun. Until later ... :) P

Almost Done with Art Tags

I remembered to take a picture of what I thought was the end of art tags for this year. I love making these, especially when they are for friends and coworkers and their families. These were a challenge for me because the foil paper Kelly W wanted me to use would then match her wrapping. I should have asked you guys for tips on working with foil, but I made it through. My usual adhesives didn't work the way I wanted, but my Golden mediums made all turn out for the best. I may even use more foil in the future.

Most importantly ... Kelly loved them.
I better get busy, a few more things left to accomplish before Christmas. I need to make a bag for the blocks I made several posts ago. I have them complete with their final coat of sealer. Keep the creative juices flowing. Until later - hug, P

Wool Project Search

These cute cards are a give away at http://honeygirlstudio.blogspot.com/ They are handmade . Stop by and visit, just leave a comment, but I'm sure they want to visit my studio. LOL This is a very neat blog and a super creative artist.

I got my order from Alpha Stamps and I have all kind of ideas whirling in my head. I hope to get some studio time this week. I do have a lot of days off coming up, so ... maybe.

I have been purchasing a lot of wonderful hand dyed wool, and I'm wanting something to do with it. Something small to start out with some applique. Where to search? Any ideas out there. The background wool I ordered is a dark brown, almost black. It's a really rich color. I ordered a folkart pattern for a table runner, and I love it, but ... I'm afraid to start out with something so big now. I love hand stitching, but I need to practice the blanket stitch, it never looks very uniform any suggestions on that. Until later, Hug, :o) P