IF I WERE A BIRD…

Fun New Contest!  IF I WERE A BIRD…. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS FINISH THAT SENTENCE!  Come have some great fun, meet some great Artists and more!

Always something going on at Diviacity! Link:  IF I WERE A BIRD!

Be sure to enter our website or blog address so people can find you too!

www.diviacity.blogspot.com

Article Posted in Divapreneur Magazine!

Woo Hoo! My first article Posted In Divapreneur Magazine!

Stop by and Check it out! 🙂

Collaging my Illusions

I couldn’t think of a better title than that. Because when I think about it….it’s my illusions that hit the canvas, the art table, my outside expressions of art.  I realize that it is truly about color with me. I drink in the colors and do many things I do because of them. For example the green of the grass and the trees motivates me to go outside and move around (even though sometimes I know I should stay more focused!). The color of the skys determine whether I will do the beach today or the craft store. For real! I know that sounds crazy but if I go out and the sky has lots of fluffy clouds but its a brilliant crisp shade of watery blue… Beach here I come.  If  there are darker clouds and they are less cottony in appearance and the sky is pale I may decide to hit the craft store or go hang out at one of my favorite places instead. I know that’s all a matter of life but sometimes we don’t stop to think about the things that really help motivate us. We always talk about the people that motivate us…

But what about the things, won’t somebody please tell me! LOL Just kidding.

Anyway, thats me rambling and this is me Collaging my Illusions!

This is various pieces I’ve created over the past year.

All of them using my favorite products, GlimmerMist, Alcohol Inks and Gesso.

COLLAGING MY ILLUSIONS

Come on out and Play!

I bet you need an artisitc colorful break at some point in everyday!!!  I got one for you. Go hang out at my website http://www.diviacity.com for a little while. I have so much stuff going on over there I’m loopy LOL. I love sharing artwork.

THE MUSIC OF LIFE!

A Book Expressing A Love For Music

As I sit listening to some wonderful old school music and crafting and creating I think with a smile how much influence music has had on my life. Having been born in the 60s I’ve certainly lived through many changes in music style and taste. Sadly with a lot of music nowadays not much is left to the imagination but thankfully there is always technology to keep the past in the present with music. I can be accused of hording some old cassettes and even a few records but love the way you can get some much music into so little space now.

This little book covers all types of music and is transparent in the center so looks great in front of a light. Its a fun way to put so much feeling about something into a little space.

I realize that at some point in each day I hear music and find that its actually become a necessity for me. I also realize that the dances I did back then are the only dances I can do now LOL.  What a great gift music is!

To find out more about my classes (this one will be upcoming) visit my site at http://www.diviacity.com or see more of my other instructionals at http://www.youtube.com/diviacity

Much Love!

ARTFUL EVENTS

ARTFUL EVENTS!

If you know of any Artful events coming up ANYWHERE please drop me a line. I like to Network and

Share and have friends all over the place that would love to participate in various events.

Through Networking I’ve made strides that would never have happened otherwise. So I love the opportunity

to share venues and info with other Artists.

Reply to this Post with your info and “let em kmow!’

MONTHLY GIVE AWAYS ON THIS SITE!

(IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PAGE)

http://theartinyou.blogspot.com/

The Ladies Danced – ZNE 2009

The Ladies Danced

Okay, that’s the name of this piece but it could also describe my experience at ZNE 2009!

Victorian Tea Party in a Cigar Box

Well if you’re into Vintage, Victorian, Antique or Mixed Media, this was definitely the place to be. I’ve discovered as an Artist trying to stay out of the corporate maze that Networking is a true necessity and a great experience.  At ZNE we met so many unique Artists and visitors.  We were blessed with having the first table at the door (so they saw my goofy smile on the way in and on the way way out! LOL) .  I’ve always been amazed by people that could turn sticks and stones into Beauty and Art.  And they were there. And even better there were many teaching others how to do the same! Kids passed by with huge proud smiles on their faces after having done a Make and Take. Adults whispered of their excitement after finding a doll or toy or game they hadn’t seen since childhood. Memories rushed in!  We even had the pleasure of hearing Jon Troast sing as he performed Live. All in All, it was a great positive energy and a lot of playful spirit!

I loved it and can’t wait until the next one.

Come join the fun at ZNE ConvenZIoNE 2009

What fun!  A PARTY WORTH ATTENDING!!! 

ConvenZIoNE 2009

If you love Mixed Media Art come join the fun at the

Pleasanton Fairgrounds on May 2nd and 3rd!

There’ll be so much going on you’re guaranteed a great time.

There will be great Artist, Vendors, hourly art workshops, live music, book signings, and more!  The admission fee is only $3 and you can get a coupon for a dollar off by clicking on the logo!  If you can’t get there paste this link into your address bar http://www.artandpaperie.com

Be sure to stop by our booth (Diviacity/The Altered Divas) and say hi and receive a goodie for mentioning you read about it on our Blog!!!

Heritage on Canvas

Do you love product?  LOL… I mean product!!  Gesso, wax, Glimmer Mist, Inks, you name it? 

Me too.  These pieces are fun and not an exact science so no pressure allowed!  They depict generations of family, growth and love. A great way to say I love you to family members as well.

Canvas prepped with white Gesso, layered with collage pictures, sprayed with Pineapple and Suede Glimmermist, dried, browned with Adirondack Butterscotch Color Wash, dried, wiped with watered down white Gesso and finally waxed over some of the photos!  Now thats using product! LOL 

MAKE YOUR OWN FANCY HAIR ACCESSORIES IN JUST A FEW MINUTES

 

Sometimes the smallest things can brighten your day and your spirits. 

My New Instructional shows you how to make Designer Paper and Hair Accessories at the same time!

Lots of fun and easy and fast!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKbiq79f8mg

Making hair sticks is fun and you can make any design you want without the cost of buying them at stores. Barettes are really a lot of fun especially during the spring and summer when our wardrobe is light and fun!

Easy Sexy and Sassy Hair Wear!

These Barettes were made using blank Stencil forms and other products most scrappers and crafters have sitting right in their work areas!  These also make great gifts for kids and adults alike and you can make them to match any outfit.

To learn more about making these crafty Barettes check out my youtube video instructional at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKbiq79f8mg

Have a great day and may your creaticve spirit soar!!! 🙂

NEW CONTEST

This Months Contest Theme is THINGS I DREAM!

Canvas, Glimmermist, Dye Ink

 

Submit your unique Journal Pages depicting a Dream Theme to win a fun prize package!

Send jpeg to:  diviacity@diviacity.com or

mail a copy to:

P.O. Box 1012

Pleasanton, CA  94566

We can’t wait to see your great submissions.  Last Months contest was a blast!

Contest ends April 25th, 2009

 

10 More Days left to enter The Positive Page Contest!

Wow, 10 more days left to enter the contest.  So far we have some great entries! And the prize package is a lot of fun.  Among the items in the prize package is: a 120 Page 7 1/2 x 10″ Moleskine Journal, an 18 color pack of Watercolor pencils, Acid Free Glue Sticks, colored Sharpie Markers, a blank Chipboard Book and believe it or not, Stickers and More!

Be sure to get your entries in by email (in Jpeg format, each file under 1mg) to diviacity@diviacity.com  or by mail to: Diviacity, P.O. Box 1012 Pleasanton, CA 94566 by March 15th.  See previous post on this Contest for more details or write diviacity@diviacity.com.

We cant wait to see your entries!  Find out more about creating Journals for life and instructions at www.youtube.com/diviacity.

A Diva’s Journal

Chipboard Butterfly Book

All About the Fashion Baby!

I’ve been spending a lot of time creating lately. Working on the Journals and more.  These little numbers are fun books with even a little space for journaling.  You can learn how to create these books by checking out my instructional video on Youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3zvXNgsRbk

Well Happy February!

Wow, has this years started with a bang, a boom, or what! Lots of stuff going on. Lots of friends laid off, hek, even I’ve been laid off…by phone no less (on my birthday!) LOL LOL. But…. I think I’ll just roll on, and remember that it will all get better soon, it always does, eventually.  I have to admit, when I was younger it would have stressed me out to the max, now it just pushes me even harder. The company I worked for was really really bad with the people skills so it was a really negative energy anyway and hard to stay focused.  But I do pray for the people that will not take it that way and will be devastated by it. Laid off does not mean Laid under! or down, for that matter.  I just have to continue to stay focused on the dream.

From Fashion Queen

Glimmermist colors, Olive Vine, Red Coral, Copper. over Gesso. Page coated with Diamond Glaze.

I really encourage Journaling during this time of bad economy and worse energy. We never think about the fact that we went through the good the bad and the ugly and survived after it’s over so we never think about what we did and how we related during those times. Why think about it?, I’d say for the lessons we can learn and the lessons we can teach. I constently tell my children (who are grown) that things will get better, that we have the power to ward off the negative and keep on going. But it’s better to prove it to them by showing them what they have already come through and how they did it.

Lady Butterfly pages

These pages are chipboard topped with White Gesso, and Glimmermist, colors are Patina, Pineapple and Midnight Blue. The page is sealed with Diamond Glaze (one of my favorites. I simply brush a light coat over the top of the finished page)

My January challenge was met and now on to February.  I think for February the challenge is to stay focused on the dream, to create at least 20 new projects and to continue on my Journal Journey! LOL…hmmmm