Old Magazines=New Cards!

While waiting for my mosaic projects to dry I leafed through my favorite Elle magazines for some inspiration...I'm never dissapointed with the beautiful glossy choices to create with! When I spotted this beautiful plum colored page I just knew it would be perfect for my mod tree cards!


Cut into simple spheres, this page became my "Orb notecards". Each one their own color combination but together a beautiful set! Perfect to send a note, a generous 6 1/2 x 5 size with plenty of space to jot your thoughts. Here's an idea from my friend Rita, she loved her handmade card so much she framed it...voila' mini art!

All of these blank notecard sets are now available in my Etsy shop, a perfect gift for your favorite teacher, hostess or friend!

Another Tie for Father's Day?

Recycled Tie Art
Originally uploaded by smashgirl

Sometimes all I need to do is look in my closet for inspiration! With Father's Day around the corner my shop was lacking any masculinity. I needed to make something manly! Several years back, my husband had to wear a tie to work each day. Then his company adopted Friday Casual Day. He was thrilled! A few years after that, it turned into casual week. So I've had this frame that I've wanted to do something with and I asked him if I could have a few of his ties for my next art project. He generously said, " Sure, take what you want"! I picked my 4 favorite ones and started cutting away. What will I get my husband for Father's Day? Well, it won't be a tie!