Inspired by Handmade Holidays

1. crocheted Christmas ornament, 2. advent calendar – closeup, 3. Retro Christmas Apron, 4. Mary Jane Polka Dots Stocking

Inspirational Quotes

Feeling uninspired, out of sorts, or in need of a boost? This one’s for you :)

Inspired by… Labels

1. Brand Identity Wearable Art Tags and Labels Jacket, 2. Altered Labels (reverse), 3. Label bag, 4. Wine labels Mosaic

Inspired by… Bridgette Guerzon Mills

Hold Fast, encaustic and mixed media by Bridgette Guerzon Mills
This week’s topic inspired byBridgette Guerzon Mills. You can see more of Bridgette’s stunning encaustic and mixed media art at her blog, website, and etsy shop.

Last Week Look: Mademoiselle Rivière

Here is a look at the results from last week’s theme. I LOVED how all your unique and creative ideas! I’d love to do a topic like this again… what do you think?
I’m a day behind this week (again)… new topic coming soon. The flu seems to have reared its ugly head at [...]

Inspired by… Mademoiselle Caroline Rivière

This week, let’s try something a little different. Let’s all download Mademoiselle Caroline Rivière and use her somehow in a piece of art. You can cut, collage, paint, decoupage, whatever your heart desires as long as you use some part of this image in your art.

The portrait of Mademoiselle Caroline Rivière is a painting [...]

Inspired by… winged things!

Wings. You don’t have to search far into the world of mixed media art to find a set of wings. And for good reason. Wings symbolize flight, motion, possibility of travel, soaring, escaping. They signify the aspirations of the soul to reach for something higher, something more meaningful. Sometimes spiritual in meaning, other times simply whimsical and fun, inferring lightness and playfulness.

Inspired by… Mercè Darbra

This week’s topic is inspired by illustrator, painter and collage artist Mercè Darbra.

Inspired by… Newspaper Creations

1. three girls, 2. scissors collage, 3. Paper Mache Bird Brooch, 4. LIFE INSIDE A BOWL, 5. Necklace with Newspaper Beads and Hand Dyed Glass Pearls, 6. Chinese newspaper chair, 7. Dress to impress, 8. Fragment, 9. Ad Bracelet

Inspired by… Kitschy Hippo

This week’s topic inspired by… Kitschy Hippo who makes collages featuring vintage images and an eclectic mix of fun patterns and designs.

Inspired by… The Itsy Bitsy Spill

This week’s topic is inspiredby The Itsy Bitsy Spill.

Inspired by… Jennifer Mullin

This week’s topic is inspired by this series of chair collages created by Jennifer Mullin, an art teacher by day and artist by night.

Inspired by… Linda Woods

Sweet Memory by Linda Woods

 This week’s topic is inspired by Linda Woods, co-author of the bestselling books Journal Revolution: Rise Up & Create! Art Journals, Personal Manifestos and Other Artistic Insurrections
and Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals.

Inspired by… Everyday is a Holiday

This week’s topic is inspired by Jenny Heid & Aaron Nieradka, the designing duo from The New Jersey shore who believe Everyday is a Holiday. Click to see more of their delicious art!

Inspired by… Den-10 Studio

This week’s topic inspired by Den-10 Studio.