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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Simple Everyday Uses for Mixed Media Art #mixedmediaart #art #diycards #mixedmedia
Making art is a beautiful thing but finding a way to use it in everyday life is even better. Here are two small and simple ideas to help you incorporate your art into everyday life. In this case, I'm using mixed media art.
How it happened.
I was in need of a birthday card for a friend, but my problem is spending an hour reading every card in the store so I inevitably put it off.
I had a packet of note cards and thought I could just use a piece of my painted mixed media pages to cover the front of a note card and send out a card with a little pizazz.
Here's a simple notecard.
Some mixed media art from my art studio.
A piece of the paper cut to fit over the front of the card.
I looked down on my table and there is a perfect little addition.
Glued to the front with a glue stick .
Add a little embellishment and a blingy eye.
Voila.
Next, I was sending out a printed out Etsy gift card. Not very pretty, so I decided to jazz it up.
A piece of art page on a piece of cardstock.
Mount the printed gift card.
This is not everyone's cup of tea but I just love using up these pages filled with paints and inks and stamps.
With love and gratitude,
Michele
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Funtastic Friday #438
Here's a little photo drop of what's been happening at my home and art studio in Gulf Breeze. Being outside, gardening, upcycling and just creating, a beautiful week made me feel like sharing.
These are Papyrus hanging upside down and drying in my studio. I had the crazy idea that they would look awesome spray painted in reds, whites and blues, maybe a little sparkle and something funky in the middle . Planning to decorate the house for all the patriotic holidays. 
I was able to find two Captain's chairs to complete the dining table. I had purchased the four mid century modern chairs about a year ago and had been looking for something to go with those four chairs. I looked online for matching chairs but had not found the matching. I felt the little swoop in this ladder back worked well enough.
These are Papyrus hanging upside down and drying in my studio. I had the crazy idea that they would look awesome spray painted in reds, whites and blues, maybe a little sparkle and something funky in the middle . Planning to decorate the house for all the patriotic holidays. 
Now everything is painted and covered in the new fabric and I'm extremely happy with the outcome.
There is a small piece of me that wants to drill a hole in each rung of the ladder back and hang a crystal or something. I know. I know.
My neighbor called very early the other morning. "You have turned me into a crazy person." Well , ok sometimes I have that effect. Haha. Apparently, she had passed some ornate metal pieces along the rd and wanted to let me know. Well, here it is. It seems it was a dismantled, decorative firewood holder. I immediately knew I could use it to hold back flowers in the garden and then I asked my husband if he had any poles we could add to the metal to raise the metal higher. Suddenly, I could see a garden climber. As luck would have it, my husband did have posts for me. 
So much fun. Total cost $3 for half a can of spray paint.
So much fun. Total cost $3 for half a can of spray paint.
I had some left over epoxy and looked around my stash for something to glue and came up with this. Can you see where I' going? Lol. I know my nautical creations aren't for everyone but I love the idea of this vintage cork as a base for a paper towel holder. Now to find the perfect seashell topper.
And I started some artist trading cards for a swap here at the studio in June. Interested in learning more about Art Trading Cards? Check out these links.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Funtastic Friday #437
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Funtastic Friday # 436
Welcome to Funtastic Friday #436
This week we celebrate Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to all that celebrate.
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Funtastic Friday #435
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Two Chicks and a Mom DIY Graduation Personal Pinatas
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Creatively Beth DIY Stenciled Floral Tray
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Must Have Mom DIY Graduation Mason Jar w/ Money Diplomas
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Pillar Box Blue Upcycled Clock Mantel Piece
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Funtastic Friday Link Party # 434
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