Something for Everyone

This has been an amazing year at KC Willis Studio. Wow. 170 students from 8 countries currently enrolled at her on-line workshop where she teaches the basics of her techniques and inspires you to new creative heights. http://www.collagecamp.ning.com/ You have never seen anything like Collage Camp!

After Collage Camp there's Mixed Media Mania where you take what you've learned at Collage Camp and learn about Altars and Shrines, Altered Books and Works on Paper. Fun stuff. http://www.mixedmediamania.ning.com/

And for those of you already making art and wanting to know how you take it to the next level and get yourself a regional or national audience, next week starts the super exciting Marketing Mindset. http://www.marketingmindset.ning.com/. Check out the Main Page and take advantage of the Intro Price which will only last until January 8th.

And if video workshops aren't your thing...how about KC Willis Live! Come take a multi-day class with KC in her very sweet Victorian studio house in Longmont, Colorado. Check it out at http://www.studioretreats.ning.com/

KC Studio Retreats News Flash

"you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough"

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The amazing Sarah Fishburn will be

teaching a workshop this December at

KC Willis Studio Retreats

in Longmont Colorado!

You can read all about it here!

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For those of you who live out of the country

and are unable to travel to Colorado

I highly recommend joining Collage Camp!

I did!

You'll get to benefit from the amazing 

inspiration and teachings of the

lovely and talented KC in the comfort of your home.

You'll love it! I do!

And you'll find a lot of other creative folks 

you probably already know there!

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Remember you live only once so do it right

and

join the fun!

Pieces of the Past

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Recyc)

I just completed this piece for a challenge from

KC Willis at Collage Camp.

the idea was to use only recycled and used elements.

this wonderful old printers box was perfect for such a project!

most of the pieces are things i have picked up on the ground...

on my runs in the city...

at the beach..or in the woods.

although i must confess there are a few bits of

paper and such that are not recycled...

I couldn't help myself...creative license bonus!

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this is one of my favorite quotes.. though i have so many...

but it really described the essence of this piece...

my favorite type of art...

bringing together bits of found treasures from many places

to create a beautiful rembrance. the paper is coffee stained.

the grapevine and beach glass i collected myself.

i've added a couple of old clock gears for a bit of steampunk appeal..

i thought they went well with the brass connectors

on the crossbars of the box.

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i found this piece of beach glass last week in Maine...

it reminded me of an old vase.

i always have a closet full of hanging flowers

in the process of drying...

i love using them to make wreaths and wrap gifts.

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i made this nest out of some chicken wire and

used a beach pebble for the egg.

the old lace doily is coffee stained.

the driftwood came from the beach

and pools in Maine.

Finally...Something New!

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Whimsical Collage

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Just finished this lovely work using one of my favorite quotes.

Lots of hand sewn details...

mother of pearl buttons, found objects, rusty elements,

antiqued lace, abaca paper and birds nest paper...

just to name a few.

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This piece was inspired by some of the techniques I learned

at Collage Camp from KC Willis.

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For the photographs I used TAP (transfer artist paper)

from Lesley Riley. I was a little skeptical a first as I have always

printed my images directly on fabric but I was pleasantly

surprised with the results.

The images transferred beautifully and it was a snap to use!

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My favorite part of this collage was trying out some of the incredible

stitches on my new Husqvarna! It amazes me what

a sewing machine can do...

especially since my old machine only had a couple basic stitches.

Now all I need is a better camera as the photographs are still

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my biggest challenge..

This collage is for sale and will be listed mid June after

we return from Maine.

Feel free to email me with any questions...

Mega Giveaway!

This is the giveway of the century..

and all I have to do is let you know what a hoot

I am having at KC Willis Collage Camp!

which is true!

It really is an amazing, fun workshop that will get your creative muse

moving full speed ahead!

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The prize is a $300 Lipstick Ranch Shopping Spree...

wow!!!!

The good news is

you can enter into the drawing as well

by blogging about the Camp..

even if you are not a camper!

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To enter the drawing go to Lipstick Ranch...

go to KC Willis Collage Camp for details about the workshop.

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You can also enter the Flatwoods Folk Art Giveaway below for a chance to win

a free admission to the Collage Camp!