Transferring photo to glass
I’ve been experimenting with photo transfers recently and altered windows and wanted to combine the two. I thought it would look really cool to add a ghostly photo transfer to a pane on one of the altered windows I had been working on. This altered window frame uses a lot of different techniques and products [...]
Honoring a sweet proposal
In case you’re one of the few who haven’t heard, my daughter, Rachel, became engaged to her boyfriend, Kyle, while on a cruise in Alaska. It was a total surprise to her. You can see the proposal here: Rachel & Kyle’s proposal. In honor of their memorable day I made a little keepsake remembrance by [...]
Mission Art and Music Festival this Sunday
A new stove might not sound like a big deal, but if a Mayan Indian woman like Justine doesn’t have a block stove filled with porous lava ricks that hold heat, she cooks over an open fire. Open fires don’t have metal burners with safety zones like stoves do. Teri, who works helping the Mayans [...]
Poetic art show benefits LACASA; meet-the-artist reception set for March 2
The work of local artist Lilith Dorr are on exhibit at the Art in Bloom Studio in Brighton now through March 15, 2013, and partial proceeds from the exhibit will benefit LACASA. “Harmonic Rapport: A Celebration of Visual Poetry,” debuts Dorr’s latest series of work. This vibrant collection conveys a sense of playfulness and optimism [...]
Echoes of Appalachia: MSU Artist in Residence Elizabeth LaPrelle brings music of the mountains to Michigan
The gales of November may be whistling winter tunes in your ear, but there’s a perfect antidote. Riding on the winds of Appalachia, the sweet sounds of Elizabeth LaPrelle’s mountain music — ballads of the Blue Ridge — are floating through the breeze in East Lansing, Michigan this week. As artist in residence Nov. [...]
Crafting a themed greeting
These fall-themed, handmade greeting cards make a perfect little gift. I don’t know about you but I’m always in need of just the right card to send for birthdays, a quick thank you, or just a card to say ‘hi.’ This great little gift is self-contained: five cards, five envelopes, stamps and all tucked neatly [...]
This lacy look is easy-peasy!
I love playing with glitter, especially Art Glitter. This faux lace technique is one of those “I wonder what would happen if …” moments I couldn’t wait to try. As a member of the Art Glitter Design Team I am responsible for creating several samples each month that demonstrate techniques for using Art Glitter product. [...]
Building layers with canvas and glitter
Howdy! I wanted to share a project I made back in May for my first design team post for Art Glitter – a sparkly glittered canvas brooch. It’s so easy to make and you’ll love hearing all the compliments you get when you wear it. Start by gathering your supplies. I used: Art Glitter Pink [...]
