Another Halloween ATC...

Welcome to Blogtoberfest Day 17!

Just one more after this, and I can get back to other things...

I have been collecting ideas on Pinterest  lately, of  how I would want my own shop to look. If you have never tried Pinterest, go take a look. So much fun, so many ideas, so addicting...

Over the years, I have collected piles of magazine clippings, and filled a stack of notebooks with craft ideas, color schemes, and how to's. Now Pinterest has streamlined the whole process, negating the need for scissors and glue. But I warn you now, once you get started, and fill a board with things you love, you may find yourself losing hours at a time. Try to pull your self together occasionally at least to eat and to let the cat out, OK?

Until next time...enjoy!

Purple Polka-dot Witch...

Welcome to Blogtoberfest Day 16!

I worked on a fun little sketch yesterday, just some practice with faces...

 Her features and hair are painted with acrylic paints, and her dress and headband are paper collage...

When I was done, I decided to dress her up as a witch for Halloween, and put her on another ATC.

Until next time...enjoy!

Halloween ATC 3...

Welcome to Blogtoberfest Day 12!

Here is another Halloween ATC for you to see, I am certainly having fun with my digital collage. The hunt for  just the right graphics is a big part of that. It has been great practice, since I am not entirely comfortable using technology in this way. 

I like this combination of the cheerful happy children, and the more serious ghostly lady haunting them. Of course the cat, being able to see spirits, is keeping a close eye on them all...

Until next time...enjoy!

The Halloween Fun Begins...

Welcome to day 10 of Blogtoberfest!

Today I figured I better get started on my ATCs for this months Flygirls Swap. The theme this month is Halloween and I worked on my backgrounds in preparation for them...

I will be needing six, so I used some scrap foam-core from an artist friend, and cut them down to 5" X 7". This is double the size I will need but it is easier to work with the larger pieces. I will be assembling these digitally, so re-sizing is quick and simple. For me, Halloween means black cats, witches, pumpkins and oddly enough, vintage. I have already collected different elements and clip-art, and with the backgrounds scanned into my computer, I am ready to create...

Here is my first, a mixture of images from vintage postcards, magazines and an advertisement for a funeral home. I just love this ladies costume, all ready for the Halloween Ball! 

More to follow in the coming days...

Until next time...enjoy!