Steampunk Style Pendant

Boy were these fun to make...They were made for a swap and the Hostess sent me two poker chips complete with the top hook to attach it to a chain or leather necklace. I thought they were sorta cool just the way they were, a lovely shade of green and white. I altered them any way and I think they came out good. It is always great to mix it up some and jump around making different types of art. However it does render my work space a disaster area. After dragging out all my watch parts and misc. charms and STUFF I started a 9 x12 collage. Nothing was put away of course just shoved aside some to give me enough space to start a new canvas. It takes too much time to put everything away I would loose precious creative time...I will get back in there when I am more in the organizing mood....I wish the little Martha Stewart faeries would come in while I was at work and straighten everything for me, so when I came home everything would be organized and all at my fingertips.....Oh well I can dream.

Jewels and Bling and Sparkly Things

Here I go again spending time going through photos that I have taken of different fun things. This is Stella....I had just gotten her and didn't have anything to dress her in so I took one of my slips a very old lacy table scarf and some beaded fruit that my sister had given me. She looks different now, with winter and all I put a beaded jacket on her. I have used her to display all the necklaces that I have made and she is a fun addition to my art room. Have a Sparkly Day....Diane

Have a little fun...

Just wanted to make a few Valentine Cards...This is 5" x 5". It was fun no pressure for any trades, no swaps just fun Valentines.

ATC'S Artist Trading Cards

These are the first ATC's I have made in awhile..I have been working mostly on larger sizes so this was a fun project. They are all made for a swap I am in at another site. These exchanges keep the ideas flowing and the challenge always on. It is a way to exchange ideas and art with others and make new friend. The ATC is 2.5 x 3.5, the same size as the baseball card that have been traded for years. I have done a new size 5 x 5 just for fun and will share them with you later. Meanwhile ART ON PEOPLE.......................................DIANE

House of the Rising Moon

House of the Rising Moon. I am having so much fun with these little houses. You just have to get on a kick when you find something that is fun, and when you get to a point that you are having fun and like the end result you should just challenge yourself to think of a lot of ways to use the image that delights you...This Moon does that for me..It is being used a lot in the world of Altered Art. I have a few of my favorite artist that use the moon in their creations and I just love it and wanted to use it too but I didn't want it to be the same as theirs so I thought and thought of how I could use it and make it mine....I hope I don't see it popping up everywhere but if I do I hope it is original.......Diane

Dream of Bling

Well, I sent of a couple of bags of bling to a couple of people that wanted to join the swap, but thought they didn't have any bling to use....I have a ton of broken and miss matched bits and pieces of jewelry. If anyone else wants to join and feel that they need some let me know. Also it doesn't have to be jewelry.......you can use sparkly buttons, charms, beads and of course glitter...CHECK THIS OUT TO SEE SOME OF THE ENTRY'S http://flickr.com/groups/793762@N25/

HERE COMES THE BLING....

Oh..........these are fun. Here is my Bling Bride. The photo was in my Grandmother's photo album. I think she was a niece. What a wonderful gown and the bouquet is beautiful. Full length vail....so elegant. I know these were not wealthy people but nothing was too much for their daughter. It would cost a fortune now days for a gown and vail like this. Coffeelatte http://flickr.com/photos/telltaleheart/ is the newest member to this swap and we are excited to have her...Anyone else out there wanna join there are still several spots open...Art-On. Diane .........WhooHoo.....just found out that Cathy has signed up too....http://flickr.com/photos/22815284@N02/ Thanks Cathy glad to have your art here.

Heyjupiter/Cassandra

I have been wanting to share the framed collection of ACEO'S that I have from one of my favorite artist.....Cassandra. I framed all three of her cards together and added alittle BLING. I wanted to enjoy them and share them with others and still keep them safe and dust free. This was also my first photography/lighting project. My husband brought me some Shop lights, and I clipped one on the shelf next to my project and the other one I hand held. My camera being on a tripod. I was very happy how it turned out and the photograph without any glare on the glass.

The yellow Sunflowers are just for happy......Cassandrahttp://flickr.com/photos/jupiterdesigns/ has joined my GOT BLING? swap

Got Bling?

Ok....Here goes. I am hosting my first ever SWAP. GOT BLING? 4 x 4 Chunky Book pages, trade your 6 pages for 6 pages in return. I have been a participant in many, many swaps and finally decided to host my own. If you like vintage jewelry, you will love this theme. Here are three examples of what I want. Your style can lead you. Here are the rules,
Must use one or more of the following: Old jewelry pieces
Rhinestones
Glitter
Lace and ribbon
or all of the above..........
This swap is open to 15 people.
Posting will be on my flicker site.http://flickr.com/photos/artdglass/
You can sign up here or there just be sure to leave a link so I can contact you.
DUE AT MY HOUSE NO LATER THAN OCT. 15 th.
Always your best work of course. Your screen name and your real name artsy on the back.
Because some pages are chunkier than others I will supply the return envelopes. Just enclose the amount of stamps that it takes to mail your package with a label with your address.
If I have forgotten anything feel free to let me know. I am excited to do this challenge. Everyone will receive a special little gift from me. Lets just have some fun with this and use up some of that pretty stuff that we have been gathering for a while. Sprinkle alittle JOY today.

ALTERED ROLODEX CARD

I haven't made any rolo's lately. They are very fun and I love them. It's just that the frenzie of trading at Atc's For All was just abit overwhelming. Many amazing artist, it would have to be full time for me and I just couldn't keep up. Anyway this was made for a personal trade, I may have to make some more after my little break.