Trying to load pics

Xmas cards

I have a few Xmas cards on sale in my etsy shop

Swap

I haven't done an art swap in a longtime so, I am looking for players for an envelope swap. I've done these before and the envelopes we have swapped out are WONDERFUL..too pretty to actually mail..but I have used almost every one I have received. So if you are interested just comment here or send me an email at artchic2002@yahoo.com

Theme: Lets Party!
Due date: Dec.18

Details:
Make 6 envelopes, receive 6 back. Envelopes can be no larger than 6" X 9".

You can use any type of paper you would like (I've even made envies out of magazine pages!)

Embellish...but remember some folks like to actually use these so keep in mind that they have to be able to fit through the Post Office sorting machines

Think outside the box! be creative!

Along with your envelopes I just ask that you send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope for your return envies. Just add the same amount of postage that it cost you to send them to me.

When you send me an email I will send you my address off this blog.

If we keep this due date we should have our envelopes by the holidays!

Serenity

God, grant us the...
Serenity to accept things we cannot change,
Courage to change the things we can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference
Patience for the things that take time
Appreciation for all that we have, and
Tolerance for those with different struggles
Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the
Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other and the
Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.

I've always loved this prayer

Winner

The winner of my very first Give away is Marie from SantAngelo Designs, one of my fellow etsians

Congrats Marie!

Halloween is just around the corner

Halloween is just around the corner...and I'd like to hear some of your favorite decorating ideas.....I'm always looking for a new twist for the holiday. Id love some mew tasty treat recipes, or outdoor decorating ideas. Last year I didn't do anything too out of the ordinary but since Halloween is one of my favorite holidays...i reall want to do it up this year. I'll find a few of my favorite treats and post them this weekend.

My theme this year may be " bats and cats". with a few pumpkins....I have alot of plush for Halloween too.......

Bookfest

I participated in Bookfest at the Toms River Library yestrday...l;ot of fun. Made a few contacts.

Bookmarks

My first Give Away!

I am giving away a set of (2) Halloween Bookmarks Just comment here and I will place you in a drawing! Good Luck!


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Dog Walk for Cancer

Well I didn't sell anything at the Dog Walk but its OK because it was for a good cause.
I put some of the items in my Etsy shop so take a look! Or go onto my facebook page and see what I've added.

Dog Walk for Cancer

The dog walk was canceled for today..but it will be held next week. A few of us were set up and the rain poured down!! So, it was not a good day to raise funds.

Dog Walk for Cancer

Just to let you all know that i am going to be participating in a Dogwalk for Cancer on sept. 12 at Ocean County Park in Lakewood, NJ. I will have a table where you can purchase dog/cat related items such as journals, ornaments, cards etc. Please come out for a good cause.

New work

I was messing around with different backgrounds and came up with this. My dog, Raven is the main interest (of course). he is an American Eskimo dog.

Listen to My music

Our Favorite Places

I have a few favorite places I like to go to take pictures....(in NJ)...Ocean Grove, Avon, Point Pleasant, Seaside Park, Princeton

What are your favorite places? I would love to know. Send a pic in your comment!

My shop at Etsy

I have put up more Christmas in July items. Take a look
http://www.etsy.com/shop/artchicnj

Christmas In July

Check out my Christmas in July sale starting 7/15 at my Etsy shop.

Etsy Helps The Gulf coast

There is a new shop on Etsy....http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelpTheGulfCoast. All the proceeds from this shop go to help those in need at the Gulf, Click on the shop and see for yourself. Etsians donate work to be sold here, the profits go t the cause and the Etsian pays all shipping costs.

Ocean Grove,NJ

Took this shot while out with a friend..,.....thought the almost new bikes against rusty old tubs
was a good contrast. The house behind these tubs was being renovated.

Calling All NJ Shore Mixed media Artists

HI folks,
I am trying to get together a small group of artists from my neck of the woods (Ocean County, NJ) to meet up once a month. There aren't many venues down here for emerging mixed media artists so, I'd like to start one. Any takers?

I am a member of the Etsy Team EFA Etsy For Animals. If you are an Etsy seller check out this team......
I will be participating in an art show in Brick, NJ that coincides with a garden Tour. For more information contact me via email....artchicnj@gmail.com

These note cards are for sale at my Etsy shop

cool article oon Steampunk

For a really cool article check out Stacey's blog...artsnark.blogspot.com..I am a follower of her blog...you should be too!

I've been very scarce these past few months.....I am starting some new work I'll post when I get them done. Went on a few photo shoots...here are some images

Snow Days

It's been snowing here again in NJ. I'll be taking pics tomorrow to use for a series of paintings I want to do. I need some new references because I'm getting stuck in a rut again. I created a fan page on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1149485629&ref=name#!/pages/The-Collagebox/308549551037?ref=ts. If you copy and paste this you shopuld be able to see my page.

Etsy Shop

New Etsy shop everyone. You can get there...www.etsy.com/shop/artchicnj.

Here is a sample of what I have up for sale