time to make some collaged postcards

Do you like mail art?

Do you like swaps?

    

 I wasn't sure I would have time to join this event this year

but now that I find myself with a few days to play I decided to sign up.  There is still time to register for this swap.

You can join too.

All the information is on Hanna's blog. 

 I have started on my design.
 I am sure there will be many layers of paint and ink added.
That seems to be the direction my collages take lately.

 Can something come from nothing?
I certainly hope so.

Have a sweet Monday !

Marianne

I named her Stella . . . 'cause she's Yella

If you follow me on Twitter, facebook, and /or Instagram, 

 you have seen pics of Stella,

 the yellow garden spider who lives outside my kitchen window. 

I know I have a few readers who only know me thru this blog.

 So I wanted to let them see my latest fascination.

    She has me mesmerized for a few hours every day.

here's another photo of this variety of spider from IslandCreekes. 


Here's a link to more spiders found in Maryland if you are interested.

Now I have the urge to knit something.

Hope the sun is shining where you are and all is well in your world.

Marianne

fear no color

I think I used all my colors on these Art Cards.   

They are on their way to Sandie as a part of the monthly swap. 

I am terribly late this month. I can't seem to catch up. 

 October was supposed to be a smooth sailing month. 

Babies sure do have a way of altering the fabric of a family.

The cards are a combination of collage and watercolor.

 I used Tim Holtz tissue wrap over a gelli plate background

 and then I just allowed the rest to flow. A little water color, 

a little stamping, and a little colored pencils . . .   

some gesso  . . . 

oh and I even managed to schmear on some gelatos . 

 I added a bit of detail with a very fine pitt pen.       

The cards still don't feel finished to me, but they are in the mail so.. 

well... they are finished.   

 I made several color copies of them so 

you'll bee seeing these hearts again in more projects.  

Have a great weekend !  

Marianne

Wordless Wednesday

The stardust is settling . . .

. . . and I will be back to posting fun artsy stuff this weekend. 

My Daughter and her Baby are doing well.  

She has asked that I never post pics of her baby online 

so 

here's a pic of my 

Tucker 

when he was a puppy five years ago

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