Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Altered Matchboxes By Jean E Roman and Teresa (Tee) Hall

This challenge/swap is an idea from one of our active members Tee.
She has the most amazing swap blog and has some great ideas for projects.
Check it out here and here.

This month we will be swapping altered matchboxes. Large size.

1. alter a matchbox

2. fill it with little goodies

3. Send it off to your partner

Jean E Roman

Cynthia Stevens

Shannon aka Tin Roof Studio




Josie Hancock

Beaded Stick Pins and holders Challenge and Swap by Jean E Roman

Stick pins or hat pins are very popular among scrappers and mixed media artists alike. Tee and I have made a few and they are truly addictive!



Here are a few I have made. You can get your head pins in the floral or wedding section at Wmart or other craft stores. Any type of beads you would like to use. Dab a bit of clear glue on the sick part of the pin and slide up the beads as you go. I let mine dry on a pin cushion or upside down in a little tea cup.
Jean E Roman


Jean E Roman

Teresa (Tee) Hall

Josie Hancock

Lydia Hildebrandt

Cynthia Stevens


Mara Koonsman




Cheryl Richards

Triptych by Jean E Roman

Triptych

The triptych has been a integral part of art for centuries. Triptychs are 3 panel artistic designs that are hinged together and able to be folded. Typically the middle panel is the largest with two side panels of smaller size.

For this example I cut the triptych as one solid piece. I then scored the chipboard where each panel should hinge. I did the same for the background paper.

Jean E Roman


Teresa (Tee) Hall


Cynthia Stevens

Brigitte Vosgien

Monday, August 8, 2011

First Challenge~~ Burlap~~deadline Sept 15th

Burlap! Yep, that good ole feed sack burlap. It comes in different densities so use whatever you feel is best for your project. If you can not find yardage look for a burlap sack or draw string bag.


This is your challenge: To come up with a burlap flower or embellishment you can use in your art.
If you would like to learn how Jean and the other group members created their flowers, come join PDA and then join the Get Your Art On Group!

Jean E Roman Flowers set 1

Jean E Roman Flowers Set 2


Jean E Roman Tags made with burlap flowers

Robin Woodward aka Robin's Nest
Fabric Hand Bag with burlap/lace die cut flower


Friday, August 5, 2011

Waiting for the first art challenge!

Jean E Roman is the moderator of this art group on PDA and she will be challenging us each month with a huge variety of arts and crafts. Stay tuned for the latest!

kim aka imagesbykim!