#29faces september 2015

had a bit of a late start on this with the holiday, but, hoping to stay on track now.....

can you tell which one is my favorite?.....happy thursday.

words of encouragement

i can't decide if it is the change of season with school starting and kids going off to college, but, i have been feeling like i have needed words of encouragement in the studio. i made these pocket stones yesterday and was beginning to feel that faltering hesitation fall.

do you know someone who needs words of encouragement? i listed these faux stones in my etsy store. looking for a different word? maybe a different color "stone?" i may be able to help you out- just ask.

tgif..... #dreamthicket #paperbagstudios

#cardfront

#cardfront #humpday #ephemera #mixedmedia

art in a box II- mr shine and sparkle

i had been saving this box for an art project. i do believe it is old- just not sure how old (although a quick google search, it is possible this is from around 1912- and still looks cool and is in great shape.....). it was the perfect size for this art in a box project.

and because it is for a men's collar and cuffs, it was only right that i found a vintage man (thanks Sears) to use with the project. meet mr. shine and sparkle......

i added the flowers because if you are as smooth as mr. shine and sparkle, you know he would show up with flowers, right?! and be a talker....a smooth talker.

he is saying, "ladies, i hope you'll come over to the Inn and play. Do you feel like doing that?" with a flash of that incredible smile.

i added a few other details to this art in a box....(don't they usually have an exemption card for something). i may be laying this on a little thick- but, that is part of the humor and the play on this project. i found a life game card and little car playing piece and "male person."

here is my finished art in a box project below. i hope that my swapping partner finds as much humor as i have; and enjoys this as much as i did putting it together.

happy monday.

#doodling

happy thursday....

(inspiration: instagram- conradroset artist: Conrad Roset)

#DLP advice offered

August 22
Art Challenge: Layered (Using Multiple Mediums)
Journal Prompt:  Speak to your younger self- what advice would you offer?

i maybe didn't use as many layers as i may be capable of; but, i like this girl and she has plenty of advice to tell my younger self.

• don't worry so much about what you look like; always be you
• i am not perfect (nor is anyone else)
• don't worry about whether or not others like you; some will, some won't and some will be on the fence....but, focus on those who do and like you for who you are and leave the rest behind and don't look back- keep moving forward

• enjoy flowers- the colors, the smells, and the wonderful shapes and textures
• don't follow the group- this is a piece of fabric for my background; create your own path
• be part of a group you love and share a passion with- be happy
• be interesting

happy monday!