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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…
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…
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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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…
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…
Collage art in sets of three
In the Facebook Vintage Gluebooks and Pages group, I posted a challenge on making collages in sets of three. I recommended the substrate be something the size of a playing…
Postage stamp bundles on overload
Can there ever be a thing of too many postage stamps? I’m testing my limit that’s for sure. I’ve had a couple of shoe boxes of loose stamps at home…
Things I learned from attending a postage stamp show
I had a great time attending the Filatelic Fiesta Stamp Show in San Jose a couple of weeks ago. There were vendors and attendees, and I walked around and perused…
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