CHRISTMAS AND KINDNESS

They go together, don't they? The holiday spirit just makes me glow.

A very gifted gal gave us a kind mention in her latest blog post, at https://artbymeera.blogspot.com/2016/12/mixing-up-media.html

 

Meera Rao was such a peach to take part in a post here some time ago, and I can't say enough good things. Take a peek at her lovely poinsettia painting below:

 

In the same post, she also experimented with some Pebeo paints, which I just bought myself and haven't yet used. Her result is very mixed-media and fantastic!

Thanks, Meera, for your generosity!



HOLIDAY CONTEST - GIVEAWAY - FREEBIE

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
A talented follower has won the ornaments pictured below.


The house at left is collaged on both sides! Shiny gold on the metal one.

Use the comments section under this post to write a brief paragraph about what the holiday season means to you. Do use heartfelt, original, one-of-a-kind thoughts.
Sincere thanks to my wonderful followers.

Happy (U. S.) Thanksgiving! Watch for a new Contest .

Giveaway Coming Soon!

Follow this blog for a chance to win.

And have a very merry Christmas, too.



COLLAGE + CHRISTMAS CARDS + HUMOR = LAUGHS!

Collage of vintage images, assorted papers.

A frugal way to make Christmas cards!

Ok, yes, this "collage" was done digitally.

Original funny Christmas card.

IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!

Yep, those darn wings are everywhere!

Shown here, both sides of an ornament done on a store-bought cardboard heart. Collaged papers & acrylics.

Next up, an ornament that can double as a wind chime! 

First, you need decorative tins, sooo cheap at thrift

shops. 

Brightly colored tin containers.

You also need tin snips, glass beads, findings, ribbon, needle-nose 
pliers, & a small file.

Materials & tools for creating a Christmas hanging.

You can even collage the back if you like!

TIP: Be sure to file the sharp edges and burrs to a smooth finish.

Finally, here's a link to a Christmas collage that is so easy to do! 
And I love the stained-glass effect:  Madonna

Have a blessed holiday and thanks for following my blog!

Christmas Art! A Collage to Wish You Happy Holidays.

This 6" x 6" wraparound artwork can be wall-hung or placed on a tabletop easel. I used art papers, ink, and several acrylic mediums (in addition to the images, of course).
It was fast and easy to make. If you create something similar, consider a gallery-wrapped canvas. Tear or cut your papers first and arrange them without gluing, to check your composition. Then adhere them, and to the sides,too, and let dry. Add ink, crayon, or pen lines, etc., and let dry again. Finally, varnish the piece to protect it. Send me your own examples of this tute if you like...I would love to see them!