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Creating art inspired from vintage sources

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an envelope collaged with papers and stamps

Mail art – Incoming and outgoing

I get so much good mail these days but I have to admit that I work pretty hard at sending good mail out too. It goes both ways – give…

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two ATCs created with flower illustrations, postage stamps, and registered mail stickers.

A Week’s worth of projects

When someone works on creating some collages, it’s typical to lay things out on a table or workspace to see what pieces you have. Since I decided I wanted to…

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A Little art book in the works

I’ve got some news: I’ve got a little art book in the works; a little publishing project of photos I’ve been assembling these last few months. But did this come…

A Little art book in the worksRead More

The Mars passport gluebook

I typically work on several gluebooks simultaneously. I like the distraction of moving between several projects. That way I don’t get bored with what I am working on. Last year…

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Postcard swap for January 2019 – Love

The first postcard swap for 2019 has begun. The theme is L O V E. For me, that means lots of red, but it’s up to the individual to decide…

Postcard swap for January 2019 – LoveRead More

A painted art journal spread

New Year’s resolution – more mixed-media art journal pages

I love mixed media art journals. I love the idea of being able to create something like this, from ArtGirlCreation78. Though I’m pretty confident in creating collages, I’m not so…

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a scattered group of vintage papers

5 doubts that stop creativity and how to overcome them

I’m a firm believer that the ability to make good collage art isn’t a matter of talent, it’s a matter of practice; the more you work on collaging, the better…

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A previous postcard swap – maps

I’m really behind. I took the time to photograph so many of the lovely postcards people submitted for the postcard swap last April, and then I never posted them. We’ve…

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How to use a postcard as the basis for a collage

In my recent blog post on letter envelopes, I provided several finished examples of vintage collage art on covers. If you were wondering how I use a postcard (or letter) as…

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  • Playing with old envelopes this morning. Too bad this postmark isn't clearer. I'm guessing it says 1884. .
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  • Darn! Even if I get it out today, this Valentine is gonna be late.

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  • Outgoing... #collageoftheday #vintagegluebooksandpages #collageartist #collageart #papercollage #papercollageart #paperlove #paperephemera #paperart #cutandpastecollage #gluebook #shareart #handmade #vintagepapers #vintageephemera #stamp #philatelist #philately #stamplove #tinyart #tinycollage #postcardart
  • Here's what I came up with. I've got two larger colorful images on both pages and several background papers that I've cut or torn down to the needed size. All original papers from the 1890s to the 1920s. The only non-original thing is the washi tape to reinforce the gutter of the book pages. .
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  • What's on my desk today. It might stay like this for 48 hours at least. Often, with the very old original pieces, it takes a while before it all comes together. I have to place and arrange and swap and shift until it's just right. The time it takes is part of the whole process.

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