Happenings


The deadline for the mixed media charm swap I am hosting is getting close. So far I have received charms from 8 of the 18 artists that signed up for my swap. The charms are all beautiful and there is such a wide assortment of styles that these charms are going to make an awesome charm bracelet. I'll post pictures after the charms are swapped out.

This weeks challenge on the PID yahoo group is metal. The above atc is what I made for the weekly challenge. I'm not sure if you can tell from the picture but in the upper left hand corner is a purple metallic rose. The roses are available from Paper Imagery Designs and come in a five different colors. The rose worked very well with the theme.

Oh and yes I seem to be on a purple kick this month. I think this is the 3 piece of art I have done where the color is predominately purple.

Thanks for stopping by!

Arlene

Comments

My Humble little Nest. said…
I just love your work,it is gorgeous, I am sooo anting to have a go at this myself, and am a little lost, can you tell me the difference betwee,..Collage..Altered Art..Mixed Media and also what do all the Initials stand for..ACEO..ATC.. etc
What sort of background do i put them on to? Canvas?
Sorry if i sound a bit of a Dummy, but i just Adore the look and really want to try my hand at it soon.
Thanks so much for your time,
Carilyn.
August 20, 2009 at 4:17 AM
nanke's stuff said…
Well, your piece is interesting, creative, and very well done! The purple rose is just the right touch. nancy
August 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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