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8/22/2014

Happy Paint Party Friday

Ok. So. I got this really cool mail art today in the mail. It's from my talented and witty friend Robin who hangs out over here.Even though I got a couple of bills in today's mail, it didn't seems quite as painful because of this happy mail art. How sweet is that?! Wouldn't it be great to get a piece of mail art every time we got a bill? I've been busy with a bunch of things the last several weeks. I discovered how to recycle 3 ring binders by watching a bunch of vids on Utube.(of course.) I just happened to have a few binders laying around my house. Basically you cut the vinyl off the front and back with box cutters and take out the book board and put it back together. I also cut the width down so it wouldn't look so much like a binder anymore. After I finished the masking tape layering I slathered the tape with matte medium. I am looking forward to working on the covers even before I get to the insides. Moving on.... Remember these that I did about a year ago? and These were made with distressing National Geographics with Citra Solv. So, I thought they would look pretty cool here. Well, you get the idea. You can see more of my work here Today I also want to show you my latest art on wood. Acrylic paint and collage and jewelry, specifically one lone earring. I think it looks kind of "folk arty," and I might have to try putting this on a tote bag or pillow as well. Lastly, remember all those ICADS I did in June and July? I altered a little book with ICADS for my daughter for her 23rd birthday which was on the 21st. MY daughter is coming to my art journaling workshop tomorrow at AC Moore, so I'm kind of tickled. I'm sorry about the lengthy post. Whew! I had a lot to share with you. Thank you Robin, for thinking of me and thank you for stopping by. I am headed over to the party where there's a bunch of really great folks as well as wonderful, awesome art. Hope you have a good weekend.

12 comments:

  1. WOW! You HAVE been busy! Your red flower would look awesome on a tote or a pillow! (Glad Hymie could take the sting out of getting bills! LOL)
    Have fun tomorrow! :D

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  2. Gorgeous colors, Jo. You have a great post.

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  3. Hi Jo. Nice to meet you and thx for stopping by my PPF post. Your totes are awesome. Love what you have done with them Lots of work involved. I'm loving your pillow as well. Great work.

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  4. Lots of neat projects, nice work and I love your happy mail too!

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  5. Wow I loved this post...and all those gorgeous products!! Great idea with the ring binder!! and yes I have received lots of mail art and each time it is beyond thrilling!! I want to try the citra solv thing so bad.... I have to order some from Amazon first though!! Thanks for sharing all this yummy eye candy!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. What a lot you have to show this week - wonderful colours, patterns, ideas - great! Valerie

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  7. Oh Jo, what wonderful work. By coincidence I am going to be working on my first citra colv papers today. Wish me luck, I hope they work out okay. How lucky you are to receive a piece of mail art from Robin. I have followed Hymie's story over on Robin's blog and he looks so cute on her new note cards. I wouldn't wish anymore bills on you but there may be another piece of mail art on it's way.

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  8. Gorgeous and colorful art! Looks fantastic on bags and pillow :)

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  9. All your art here is special and I am fascinated as to how you can turn it into so many different products. I especially like your Icad book, the wonderful cover and the intriguing inside paintings.

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  10. Wonderful new products in your Society6-shop! Your new painting would look great on these products as well. Such a cute little ICAD-book .... your daughter must be pleased :-)

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  11. Very interesting and very talented you are.I love your playing. .

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  12. What lovely pieces. I especially like the art journal pages. Enjoy the workshop with your daughter. Have a lovely week.

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