The Poet's Attitude ~ revealed

If you caught my Thursday post, you'll know what I'm about to share?  Below are close-up images of my shadow box created for the new P3 design team challenge. 

Make sure you read the FULL post to learn how you can win this box for your very own!!!

The base of this project is a shadow box purchased from a dollar store.  The cameo and lace were also both purchased from a dollar store (the cameo being part of an elastic hair tie).

The remainder of the supplies are simply from my crafting supply stash or purchases from flea markets and antique stores.

Let's not forget, I am a rubber stamp artist so it seemed only nature to include at least one hand-stamped image.  I took it a step further and embossed (referring here to the gold flourishes on the fan fold paper).   

The background of this box has a soft glaze of white acrylic paint and blue watercolor crayons.  The little castle on the dark heart was clipped out of a book, juast the text, "the poet's attitude".  

Still here with me?  Keep reading....this box can be YOURS.

You'll find additional text in the upper left corner of the box with my own hand-drawn images.

As well as the upper right.....

Chalk and various other antiquing effects were applied to the background and paper embellishments.  The buttons are from my button jar stash (another flea market purchase).

A simple strand of cotton string was stained first and added to give a bit of softness.

My black Pitt artist pen came in handy for writing on the top-side of the box, which was first covered with a wash of acrylic paint, and smeared with chalks.  This technique was also applied to the inner box.

I'm working on another box already (along with several other projects).  If you didn't get a chance to see ALL the shadow box ideas, be sure to check out the P3 blog. 

I'm going to chose one lucky reader to win "The Poet's Attitude" shadow box.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post OR sign up to become my "Google Friend" and you're automatically entered.  I'll be selecting a winner on Wednesday May 5th.   Good luck and thanks for stopping by.

Butterfly Girl

What an exciting weekend!  Saturday was an all day vendor event at the Market (I started from 6:30am and finished up at 6:00pm).  Seemed like there was much more room this year than last.  It was a long day though and I was ready to head home.

We had one exciting Sunday.  After heading home from church we saw a deer jumping the fence near the field on the way home.   We live in well developed subdivision, lots of houses, so you NEVER see something like deer.  Luckily I had my video camera in the car (take it almost everywhere).  We didn't get to close, I was scared it would hit the car.

Moving on to the art world.  I've been busy creating some more mixed media, collage art.  Here's my latest.

The background canvas was prepared a month ago.  Last week I finally decided to add something to it and walla!  It could possibly use words but I thought it might take away from the image. 

I'm off to start the day, lots of errands and cleaning.  You know how Mondays are. 

Don't forget, this Friday Tour de Freaks will be up and running.  Make sure you stop by and take a peek at all our lovlies.  This month we're working on stocking stuffers, gift items and alter art.  All my favorites!

Have a great day everyone.

Melanie

LSU Girly Collage

Next weekend I'll be participating in an upcoming holiday show here in Baton Rouge.  It's Mistletoe Market.  A holiday shopping extravaganza.  Over 100 vendors selling anything from hand-made, home decor, food and more.

I've participated in the event for several years and this year I'm mixing things up a bit.  From a demo's point of view, most of those attending the event are interested in purchasing Holiday gifts, not ordering them.  Thus the reason I've been occupied for the past few weeks.  Well, that and I've been under the weather.  Had to cancel my trip to New Orleans for a workshop which is highly taboo for demos.  Just didn't think it was wise to drive while taking sleep inducing medicines.

This year I'll be offering a few of my "Seasonal Smiley's" at the event and some personalized hand-stamped mixed media art.  I've been having so much fun working on canvas's.

Here's my latest:

I wish you could see the background more clearly.  I think it came out wonderful!  The dark purples and golds are so rich on the canvas.  This is the original but I'll be selling prints at the event.  I'll have a few available on Etsy as well (hopefully the printer services I'm using will have them in a timely manner).

Anyone notice Spell check is gone from blogger, or am I just overlooking it?  Be prepared, I am the worlds worst speller.  OK...back to getting my things together for the big weekend.

Enjoy your week.  I'll post again on Tuesday with an update.

Melanie