Off to Mom's

I didn't get my aspen collage finished as I wanted to make something for my mother before I left. She is really my biggest fan, and quite a marketer as well! She takes what I do for her all over the city and people want one. Way to go mother! I promised her a long time ago that anything new I create I do the first one for her, so, inspired by Alisa Burke's work from her book "Canvas Remix" I made mom this necklace out of rolled canvas. It is a blast to do and I know mom will love it. She also hands out my business cards so she requested a card holder for them as well. Sorry mom, it was number 5 in that series. I think she will forgive me!

As I said last week I won't have time to paint while in Oklahoma City, so I will be sending bits of inspiration to you all when I can figure out how to connect with her phone system. These pictures will be for you to use if they inspire you in any way you choose. The only thing I ask is that you send me what you did so I can see it and post it...so today's offering is a sunrise photo from my front deck. I can't believe I haven't painted one of these yet, but plan to one day.

Happy painting to you all!

CARD HOLDERS

So, even though I wasn't posting for a couple days over the weekend I WAS working. I created a couple of new card holders to throw in the pot for our contest. Last I looked we are only a few followers away from the goal of 50. So, ART brown and black stripe is #3 and Trees is #4. I think it is funny that even though I am POSITIVE that I take the picture of these straight on they look a little not square...I promise they aren't like that in real life...Guess I don't know all I should about photography!

I've also created a new mold for my paper casts...this one is a small aspen leaf. I found these adorable little frames that they will look so CUTE in...Those coming very soon...Right now they are drying from their coats of gesso...

Stay tuned for another wax collage or two...they are in process.

Card Holders Added to Give-Away

For those of you who have been reading the last few posts you know that we are in our second contest. When we reach 50 followers there will be another drawing for 4x4 painting/collages, and today added to the mix are business card holders. These are made from canvas that has been painted, and various things added. The dimensions of these holders are apx 3 7/8" x 2 3/4". Several cards can tuck safely and easily within the borders of the stitiching. The backs are also painted canvas. I will be adding to these from time to time, so be watching. As mentioned earlier I will be giving one of these holders to our follower #50 as a thank you for topping us off to our goal! The follower randomly chosen will be able to choose from either a 4x4 painting/collage or a card holder. The first person to choose will have preference. More on the details of this later!

The first two choices are shown above. I will number these so you will have an easy reference.

Welcome to my newest followers. I DO so appreciate you stopping by from time to time. Your comments are always welcome!