APRIL 14, 2012***SATURDAY***THE EYES HAVE IT***

Good Evening friends,


I really have just hung around the house most of today and cooked and cleaned  and of course the never ending story ---- laundry. Where does it all come from.........??

As you know, I am always working on some type of art project along with making cards. I just finished the 200 cards for the women's conference last week. They seem to take forever, because I had to keep putting them away and then getting them back out, it was kind of like a production line mass producing, but adding a little extra or something different to each one.  They came out great and  I am sure everyone will be happy when they get theirs.

So I did have time this week  to work on one of my favorite motivation inspiration charges--none other than--

ATC's  - this one is called "The Eyes Have it"
I am entering it into  Art with no Boundaries.

I hope you are all having a good evening , Hugs Diana

MARCH 17, 2012***SATURDAY*** BUTTERY ALICE*** ATC

Good Evening Friends,
 Just a quick post -- Somehow I just could not post this on Sunday-- I have a really sweet card for tomorrow.  really like making the ATC's and I have found a few ATC challenge blogs. My digi image is from The Octopode Factory

Challenges:
Altered Alice: The Best Butter


Scraps

Have a great night.

MARCH 15, 2012***THURSDAY*** "DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY CHALLENGE

A Reminder DL.ART Thankful Thursday  
layered project is still open until Saturday  March 17, 2012@11:59 PST


Good Morning Friends,

It is time for another DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge.  I don't know what gets into me, I really planned on my video being about 3 minutes, 6 at tops. Sorry it ended up being a little longer.  I get carried away doing art, and forget the camera is on, even though I know I am doing this for you guys, it is not like I talk to myself or anything. 
I can't believe it has been almost two months since I did a video.  This video will explain the challenge and hopefully show you how to get your MOJO, for creating back, if you have lost it.

If you have any questions about the challenge please feel free to E-mail me or ask in the comment area. I will get back to you.


Here is the link to the video: Challenge

http://youtu.be/74o9ugZKVrc




                                                                       Here is the prize: 

Be sure to leave a comment and enter your project to Mr. Linky by March 31, 2012
Have a blessed day, Diana

MARCH 12, 2012***MONDAY*** **ATC ANYONE ?**

I really like making ATC's it is a great way to use up scraps, I mean little scraps, the stuff you would really consider throwing out.  Now I don't always use scraps for ATC's . A lot of the time when I make them there is a plan ahead of time and then I end up with more scraps, yuk!.
What I like about making them is that they are small and if you are having that lack of motivation or the inspiration has been drained,  just begin by putting elements on an ATC card.  Start moving them around until they look good or like something or even nothing. JUST START!

This is going to be part of  my older sisters Birthday card or something. Her birthday is at the end of the month , Can you guess the date?

I fussy cut that sun out of a booklet of ATC elements (another goodie my friend Carri over at A Busy Bee sent me sent me)
the rainbow is a Mrs. Grossman's sticker
All the other stuff is basically scrap, I used liquid pearls on the cake and stickles on the big candle.
These are just so much fun to make. I have fallen in love with liquid pearls. If you have noticed they have been on a lot of my work lately.
I hope you liked looking at it, Let me know if you would like this as the next DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge?

I am entering this in these challenges:
Our Creative Corner:button, sticker and yellow
Birthdae Sundaes: B_day with green
Frosted design: use Kraft
Wicked Wed ATC: rainbow
Totally Goruss:anything with a button


Have a blessed day,  Diana

TUESDAY MORNING- MORE ATC'S JUST A LITTLE SHARING

                   Remember these are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2

 

Hi Everyone,

This is a quick post, I have to hop in the shower, get the lunch made for the Christmas tea decorators and take it over to them.  Actually I am going to help decorate for a little while.  We are having our road re- slurry sealed, because of all the damage that happened to it earlier in the year.  This means I have to walk down to the bottom of the hill, to load up the car. 

I thought I would just share with you some more ATC's. I have super ATC's that other artists have entered into the exhibit, but out of respect for them I will not post them until the show is up and I have their permission and of course They will be credited.

I will be back later to enter some challenges and visit.

 I am curious to know what inspires you the most to create, cards, scrap booking, decorations, etc.?

SATURDAY MORNING- and a challenge

I made this for the Tiddly inks challenge, I downloaded one of the cute images and then began coloring it I used Derwent pencils. For the gum drops I used distressed rock candy stickles, it gives it kind of a sugary looking surface without the shine. This is a birthday card for one of my nieces a (5 year old ) . 

This is one of those  2 1/2 x  3 1/2 ATC's. The green sparkle in the background is actually a yellow glitter glue, but this is the color it looks on a black background. I like it . The images on the ATC are from "meow" and ephemera that I have

Thanks for stopping by.

THURSDAY NIGHT--- LAST MINUTE CHALLENGE OVER AT Creative Cutter Room

I just found the Creative Cutter Room last minute challenge-- This is an artist trading card measuring 2 1/2 by 3 1/2. This is for no other challenge, but CCR.(Click Here)

FRIDAY- ---very late EVENING-- LUFP

This is another ATC I'm Linking it up for Pink   (Click Here)

THURSDAY LATE EVENING- ----------- LINK UP FOR PINK---

Very simple ATC--2 1/2" by 31/2
Another breast cancer awareness project - I decided I would do a series of these for part of my ATC art  exhibit/trade/fundraiser. Did not want to call it a day until I got my LUFP card done. 
To check out LUFP (CLICK HERE)

SATURDAY- Have you ever wanted to be in a GALLERY EXHIBIT??? Now is your opportunity

Do you remember a couple of weeks ago  I gave you a sneak peak on these images? This is an example of a mixed media Artist Trading Card (ATC). Mainly because it does not fall under any other category. In the next couple of weeks I will show you more examples. There is a plethora of resources on the internet.  I hope you will consider being part of this exhibit

CALL FOR ENTRIES

ARTIST TRADING CARD 

LOBBY EXHIBIT/ TRADE/ FUNDRAISER,

only 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 ” 2 dimensional WORK will be accepted, Deadline for entry Oct 23, 2011 5:00p.m.  

On Display from December 7 – Jan 8, 2012

 You may submit 1 piece in each category

1.Pen & ink, (black & White may use pencil)

2. Colored pencil 

3. Water color 

4. Acrylic 

5. Mixed media   

6. Textile. 

For each piece you submit please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope and a fee of $5.00 (ex: If you enter all 6 categories your remittance would be $30.00 and you would have enclosed 6 self addressed stamped envelopes. Please address entries to: 

SANTA CRUZ ART LEAGUE,

ATC TRADE/EXHIBIT/FUNDRAISER

ATTENTION: DIANA LARSON

526 BROADWAY, 

SANTA CRUZ, CA. 95060

Make all CHECKS PAYABLE: to the SCAL

if paying with credit card print out form with info and signature.

For info e-mail:  Diana Larson at dl.art@sbcglobal.net 

leave a phone # if you would like me to call you

Santa Cruz Art League is a non-profit organization  your donation is tax deductible 

in the memo portion of your check write donation. You will also receive a standard letter thanking  you for your donation


This show will be in conjugation with the small wonders main gallery exhibit,  there will be an artist reception on December 10th from 3-5p.m.  I will be there. I would love to meet you if you can make it.


Please put on the back of your ATC the # corresponding with the category you are entering and any info you would want the recipient to have. This is a trade you will not receive your own card back. If you entered a B&W you will receive a B&W if you entered category #3 you will receive category # 3 back.

Because it is my exhibit I would be the best source for any info- you may email me and if you would like me to call, to clarify anything for you, just leave your phone #, but please feel free to check out the website.
scal.org
Please make sure if you are submitting from out of the country, you use United States stamps on your return envelopes and the correct postage to assure you receive an exchange.