Love my CHUNKY BOOKS

Well, it has been awhile since I have made anything to trade in the world of Altered Art.  I really love to make the chunky 4" X 4" book pages. I have several books in various themes all neatly stored away in a plastic container that I get down and fluff through. Humm. I think I just thought of a theme......I will have to keep it under my hat and see if it works up.

I closed my facebook account. Found it to be a little two habit forming. Just didn't have enough time to spend there.  When I first joined it was mostly just a people site where friends could connect and share and it seemed to have gotten very commercial.  I didn't play any of the games.  Any way I have heard they are going to start charging in July.  I am sure another site will pop up. The thing is with the net....there is so much info out there I enjoy just skipping through different sites to see what I can find. HAVE A GOOD FRIDAY......DIANE

A Charming Swap

Lost in WEB land....................I had a post all written and somehow lost it out there. Anyway to make it short and sweet this time, here are the charms that I received from a group that I am in.. It was a fun swap and I'm glad I could fit it in......Have a beautiful Day.......DIANE

Random Thoughts

I have recently joined a group of artist in a broad effort to STOP ART PIRACY http://www.flickr.com/groups/stopartpiracycampaign/ Please stop by this site and add your support. Support in numbers not money...we are raising awareness to the problem of people stealing art and posting it as their own. How low can you go. Our aim in the art world is to inspire, teach, learn and share techniques. Maybe along the way get some art published and always to meet friends with the same interest.

I found a few other places to check the rules of copyright. Respect the rules. Dig deep into your creative imagination and be original. You will find your own style and more than likely people will distinguish you and your style. I know a lot of us in groups are doing the same theme of art, and it is fun to see how many ways you can cut it, but always stick to your own style. DIANE

http://www.unc.edu/~unclng/public-d.htm
http://reviews.ebay.com/COPYRIGHT-INFO-for-POSTCARDS-in-The-Public-Domain_W0QQugidZ10000000004222864?ssPageName=BUYGD:CAT:-1:LISTINGS:6
http://copyright.cornell.edu/resources/publicdomain.cfm
The Best Hearts are Crunchy http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

Things I Learned Today.

Things I learned today, took me far and near. I went to an animal show and flea Markets and baked a cake. I laughed and I cried and I squealed with joy at the wonder of it all and I never left my pc. I thought I would share with you some of the wonders of my travels. And as always there is no place like home. Love and Peace....DIANE

http://chooksiniowa.blogspot.com/ How a lamb gives birth

http://smallpines.com/ People are still moving to the country.

http://www.whatsuproc.blogspot.com/ Mother's hate it when their children move away.

http://chooksiniowa.blogspot.com/ People can make Llamas jump through hoops.

http://lemoncholys.blogspot.com/2009/06/dependable-don.html People who like the same things as you are out there and just waiting to connect.

Back to Earth

16 X 20 Canvas Collage "Sunny" My grandniece Brindi not for sale copyright by me.

Well I am finally coming back to Earth after my first art show. I almost have everything put back in its place. It was a lot of work getting everything together, planning everything and the nerves of being exposed in public. I had a lot of canvas' that were not for sale because they are my family. I think I could have sold more if I could have parted with them, however I did receive two commissions from them. I will start working on them soon, meanwhile I had to take a week off to be with my husband and just rest.....we left town for a R and R for 5 days....glorious days rain and all. I finally got to go to Barns and Noble to by my copy's of SOMERSET STUDIO...where I was excited to finally see my friend Marsha's work on page 107. Her style is bright and wonderful and her new stuff is exciting, whimsical and humorous. If you haven't seen her work check out Somerset Studio or you can go to her blog http://tumblefishstudio.blogspot.com/

I really went hog wild at the book store this time...Must have been awhile since I got to buy my magazines. I bought SOMERSET LIFE and two of their new publications MARIE and WHERE WOMEN CREATE with Marie Osmond of the cover. I thought it was their first issue but I guess it is their second. As usual they are beautiful and full of wonderful and useful art and articles. They will keep me busy and happy for a long time as I go through them many times and always find something new and beautiful.

Time No Excuses

Time waits for no one, just do it. Get it done. Start something new. A new Month, a new day, new art. A new idea. Just jump in with both feet the end will take care of itself. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.........If it is a FLOP throw it out and start anew, don't let your dissatisfaction pile up on you................Have fun........LIFE IS SWEET. Diane

Little Teddie

This postcard was fun.....It was made for a swap on Amusing Muses on Flickr. However I may have to withdraw two of them. I will see, I need to make a few more in the winter theme and see what I come up with. Hummmmmmm.........................................Diane

Cookie Monster

This is a postcard I made for the Amusing Muses at Flickr. It is winter theme. The little girl is our great niece who is soon to be two...can't you just see the mischief in her?

This morning my dear husband brought me the mail from the weekend and lo and behold the two last Got Bling? swap members arrived...OMg.....................now the fun starts for me...I am bummed that I have to go to work, I would rather stay home and sort them which may take a day or so before I get them all boxed up........Getting Excited?????? Diane