Tuesday, March 31

A LITTLE RED AND AQUA SOMETHIN' SOMETHIN

Greetings, dear reader!

I was so inspired by the package I received that I just HAD to create something...so here's my little "somethin', somethin'": An AltAred Door Hanger (Front and Back)



I also created a "Happy Easter" Tent Card Garland. A technique learned from the "Banners and Garlands" class taught by the amazing Trish Turay of Work In Progress fame:






This kind of garland is a snap to make! I simply cut paper to 4x6, folded each in half, cut open sides with scalloped scissors (my second fave...first are my "Deckle" scissors!) and added easter images on the front. I spaced the finished cards on the vintage ribbon, and then added a pop dot on each side of the inside of card. Half the pop dot was on the card, the other half "caught" the ribbon to hold it in place. I'll be sending this one to my sister in Indiana...

What have YOU been making for Easter?

More soon!

XOXOXOX



Paula Clare
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Monday, March 30

AQUA AND RED FROM DOWN UNDER!

Greetings, dear reader!

I have just received a parcel from the vivacious Ruby Claire in Australia...she and I did an ATC swap...behold the color-full goodness:



As if the ATCs aren't darling enough...she sent me some gorgeous "I love you" fabric, aqua and red fabric, and handmade papers in coordinating colors! GOR-GEOUS! I can't wait to add it to my red/aqua stash and get to work on something...something...WONDERFUL!

By the way, I am doing an Easter ATC Swap...I realize it's very late...but I just wanted to include my "adoring blog public." LOL

Here are the details and an example ATC (front and back) :




Greetings! I am hosting an Easter ATC Swap and would like to invite any artsy types to join in! This is a great first project to find out what swaps are all about and how much fun they can be!

Instructions are easy! Simply make an Artist Trading Card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) that has an Easter theme. (Religious or not) Make one or make 20! Make them all the same or different! It doesn't matter! Each little card is an individual "piece of art" that will be traded to another participating artist. (Kind of like the old "baseball card/bubble gum card routine of yesteryear!)

The only rules are:

1. Cards must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches, and on sturdy cardstock or cardboard.

2. Cards must have an Easter theme.Please include your name, address and website/blog on each card.

3. Cards must be in my hot little hands NO LATER THAN Thursday, April 9th.

4. Either deliver ATCs to me in person (you can leave them at any of my counseling offices and/or my Grace Community Church or Central Christian Church mailbox, in the front office at each location.)

5. Or send them to me via snail mail...email me at pclouse07@gmail.com for my snail mail addy.

Number of cards received depends on number of cards sent for trade. This will be a 1 for 1 swap. You send 1 you get 1. You send 10 you get 10. Dig?

Have fun! Easter Blessings!

And here's a fun little button to put on your blog! Just right click, save to file, and voila! It's yours!



XOXOXOX



Paula Clare
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Saturday, March 28

WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO...

Greetings, dear reader!

Just thought I'd post a few pictures of what the creative "mini me" has been doing for the last couple of weekends...behold the handmade goods:






Shadow box fun

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Library card envelope and front of card



Microslide Cover



Microslide Inside


Front of Bingo card

Back of bingo card, library card, and easter tag (back)


Tag envelope, easter tags (front)




Accordion easter card (front)



Flip side of accordion card

And finally, a Chick Magnet (teehee)


Many of these will be winging their way to family members: sisters, nieces and nephews, etc. I am now working on an acrylic ATC album and a tent card garland...pics soon to come!

Hope you're having a great weekend! Hugs!


XOXOXOX



Paula Clare
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Thursday, March 26

YET ANOTHER...WOOT!

Greetings, dear reader! Yet another opportunity to create and retreat!



Post and/or email me if you have any questions or if you want more info!

Peace Out!


XOXOXOX



Paula Clare
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Monday, March 23

ALTARED ART WEEKEND PICS AND TALES!

Greetings, dear reader!

Here are some pics from our Second Annual AltAred Art Weekend. First, of all, I must confess that altered art is a messy business:



Here are the weekend artisans with our first project: Altered Canvas Totes (All made with recycled materials)



Here we are with our "hostess extraordinnaire" Rhona:


Our AltAred Dominoes Project:







Loccoco House ATCs:



Assorted Projects:







Shadow box collages:




More pics soon! Wish you were there!