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Using up my vintage ephemera
It’s time to push myself to use up my ephemera. I haven’t been doing a good job lately. I’m hoarding papers and not using, and that’s got to stop. So,…
Fall Postcard Swap – Books and Authors
Our theme for the fall 2019 postcard swap is “books and authors”. Who is your favorite author or book title? Is there imagery or a feeling you particularly like? Maybe…
Questions when beginning with collage art
Often, the hardest part of doing collage art is beginning. Those who are just starting out often have lots of questions and concerns: “I don’t know where to begin.” “What…
My “Washed and Worn” journal making experience
The 4-day workshop I attended in the Portland area, in August was called “Washed and Worn”. We we would be making journals using vintage papers that were tea dyed and…
Currency as paper ephemera
You are going to think I have completely lost my mind. Maybe I have. Currency as paper ephemera? Tear them up into pieces and collage with it? I have before,…
My Penmanship collage-art notebook
This week I’ve been working on some collages in pages of a little notebook called Penmanship Notebook from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild. Where it all began Back in January I…
Thoughts on the ATC postcard swap
The postcard swap for summer 2019 — the vintage ATC postcard swap, is done, and all cards have been mailed out. I did, however, want to provide some thoughts, as…
Why isn’t there enough time for art?
Summer is the most challenging time of the year for me in regards to finding time for making art. My two children are 10 and 7, so when the school…
Summer postcard swap is open
The summer postcard swap is now open. The last day to submit postcards is July 31, 2019. I made a 5-minute youtube video with lots of examples and an explanation.…
