Meow Cancer

I love to make collages digitally and they are usually fun for me.  This one wasn't fun but it was necessary.

*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Holiday Graphic - Lovely Red Bird on Berry Branch

*The Graphics Fairy*: Vintage Holiday Graphic - Lovely Red Bird on Berry Branch

The wonderful thing about mixed media artists is that many of them share their expertise with others. This lady shares free images on her blog. Her stuff is awesome!

Do Mermaids Like Steampunk Jewelry?

I started a piece of jewelry today that's outside my usual realm.  It's going to fall into the Steampunk category.  I usually like to take Victorian images that are pretty and romantic so this is a detour for me.  Void of colors but full of Victorian imagery and industrial components.  The mermaid in me hopes it doesn't rust, but if it does then we'll go with that too.

Be careful what you wish for...

I just read a fun novel about a mermaid called "Swim to Me."  It was a wonderful book. I think it's always difficult to decide where to begin my own story so I'm going to start with today.  It's raining today and the weather is cool.  Perfect for a mermaid!  My inner mermaid is going to play with some of my upcycled mermaid art dolls today.   Maybe I'll finish one.  Here's my thought for today:

If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story. (author unknown)

VintageFeedsacks: Vintage Me

VintageFeedsacks: Vintage Me: I've been a crafter since I was 7 years old, long before it was trendy. I took the handmade pledge many years ago when I decided that I w...