bluegirlink

table hog

2011-10-07T14:00:00.000-07:00

sometimes. um. most of the time my table looks like this.

I have to be ok with that. the process.

my husband may want to have the table back.

I have to be ok with that too.

if I had permanent studio space it would be so nice to have in all in one space.

one day, maybe that basement will be fixed up...

a girls allowed to dream...

Madlab Show in October

2011-10-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

Stop by Madlab in October and check out this show, Elements! One of my newer fish pieces will be in the show too! I am interested to see what the other artists come up with for the theme Elements...hmmm...

Here's a little sneak peak!

Yummy 3 Show!

2011-09-26T19:01:00.000-07:00

Come check out Yummy 3! Art show this show next Saturday 10/1! great artwork by over 20 local artists including Jeremy Germ Gedert, Karla Manzanilla Ross, Amy Neiwirth, Kellie Carter Gedert, Kathryn Harr Gorney, Adam Brouillette and more. It's at Brothers Drake Meadery, (great excuse to try the new Scarlet Solstice mead)!! plus great food from pattycake bakery and Two Caterers !!

Also waffles from Belgium Waffles! Yummy indeed!

map drawers

2011-02-27T13:53:00.000-08:00

I found these map drawers, empty, cleaned and begging for artwork over 9 years ago. Might be my favorite find so far. I did an oil painting on them first, Only liked it for so long. So I added some photos I took at the farmers market in San Fran and some postage from around the world.

pear postage 2009

carrot stand 2009

Now On both pieces I seem stuck. To add or not to add? hmmmmm...

Dirty, Please

2011-02-21T20:57:00.000-08:00

I confess, I am like most artists. I hoard things, I move found objects from home to home. In high hopes it will get used. I mean WILL.
Many arguments with my husband over the amount of found
objects found AND kept.

In my defense, I would like to point out that the window frame below may have been kept and moved 5 times (bow head in shame) until it was used,
BUT I DID use it, and I think it fits perfect, thank you very much.

"Dirty, Please" KGedert 2010

This is about my obsession with green olives. Since I was young I have loved olives. Olives of every kind. yum. But especially green ones.

I found this old storm window in the basement of the 2nd house I lived in on campus. I used stained glass from Franklin Art Glass left from some other projects my friend Lisa and I worked on. (yes more saved stuff, sorry) The glass is glued directly onto the window, creating that stained glass look, without the leading.

If all goes well you might be able to check this one out on OSU campus next month! I will keep you posted!

BluEGiRLink on SBB!

2011-02-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

We are proud to say, if you have a SBB card (Small Business Beanstalk)

you can use it on our Etsy site!

We are active members of Etsy Team Columbus, and as a team we have joined SBB to bring you great local handmade deals! Use your SBB card anytime this year and get 10% OFF! Just use code etcsbb1

Plus check out the Etsy Team Columbus page for over 25 great deals in Columbus!

One Heart One World 2011

2011-02-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

As of today I am happy to announce jinxxxygirl is the winner!! Thanks for entering you gals! You are wonderful!

The 2011 One World One Heart Blog giveaway has started!

A little intro, I am Kellie and I have been creating art since I was young. Art time with mom was a cherished time. I would altered any found object and paint them until my hearts content. After art school work and kids took over but I realized art need a place for my sanity! Thank God for etsy! Now I create for sanity on the side, with my daughter. I spend a lot of time working with etsy team Columbus and raising money for local non profits here in Columbus.
And now for the give away!

This year I am giving away fun soda cap magnets!! 5 Gothic Pattern bottle cap super strong magnets from my shop!
If you would like to win, just leave a comment!

Now remember to win these magnets, you need to leave a comment to this blog post. then we will announce the winner on Feb 17th!

Frog Lovers!

2010-11-28T08:41:00.000-08:00

Check out my collection of Frog Love on Etsy!

I would love each and everyone of them Santa darling!

I really would have loved this in biology class in High School!

12 days of Christmas

2010-11-23T06:29:00.000-08:00

I got the cutest little wooden coins from the cutest little shop on etsy.

http://www.monkeysontheroof.etsy.com/

So I decided to drill some holes and finally make something with my finds at ZeroLandfill this year! Banners are popular and everywhere, I know. But I remember when I was growing up, my Frankie (aka Grandmother) was great about sending us a 12 days of Christmas box. My sister and I were so

excited to get that little box of knick knacks & my Mom was happy it kept

us out from under the tree!

So I made something in honor of the 12 days of Christmas!

I used designer fabric samples I found at the Columbus ZeroLandfill and made little pockets over old blue jeans, rustic style. Now each day can hold a little toy or pieces of candy. and I'm not tempted to make them any bigger. ;)

Now to start shopping for little treats!

Art and Trunk Show Dec 9th

2010-11-22T17:22:00.000-08:00

the ETC Art and Trunk Show is coming soon!

I will be at this event on the 9th and all artwork will stay up until January 6th!

Proceeds from this event with go to Wild Goose Creative! bring some canned goods for the local food shelter too.

Check out my Etsy site for a hint of what will be there!

art inspiration needed...

2010-08-21T21:51:00.000-07:00

I need some motivation. Maybe I need to paint some more sheets of watercolor paper with sea salts? I know Casie likes to do that with me.

I have been reworking some old pieces. So many of these are a thing of the past. My friend Lisa told me last month, how she couldn't figure out how I got to the layered look I had at the end. The secret?

Working on them, putting them away for awhile and then bringing them back out time over time, to add layers and sketchings. Letting the layers happen over time. (Just like our lifes, huh? wow, that was deep for a second)

New inspiration happens, new items are found, more paper is collected.

and none of these paintings look the same today. I will most more on their progression after I touch up!

corks online!

2010-08-17T13:00:00.000-07:00

Now you can find BlueGiRlinK items at Corkologie!

All cork items are made from upcycled, recycled corks from local wine bars in Central Ohio! No I dont't drink all the wine! ;)

Too Yummy Art Show

2010-07-26T15:41:00.000-07:00

TOO YUMMY Artshow

Come down to the Campus Gateway area July 30 - August 1, 2010 at the Ohio Art League Gallery! For a food-themed art show fundraiser for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate. There will also be a raffle basket of goodies to benefit the Foodbank.1552 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio Reception on July 31, 6-9 pm

Asparafest

2010-07-23T15:20:00.000-07:00

Asparafest in June was a huge success! I sold 3 asparagus paintings. yee-haw! The 3rd was a long Asparagus i the city collage. loved it. Still have to get a picture of that one.

Asparagus Chicken SOLD

Asparagus Farmland SOLD

Cultivating Art and Food; A gallery show

2010-03-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

the Cultivating Art and Food; A gallery show has come to an end. thanks to
all of our artists, guests and helpers!

we were able to raise over $100 for Local Matters. thank you!!

Some of the artwork is still for sale!

Cow by Jeremy Gedert $50
Turnip 6x6 $15 Casie Gedert age 9
Pear Postage (on map drawer) $125 by Kellie

Dichotomy 1 $50 Jeremy

Dichotomy 2 $50 Jeremy

Beef $100 Jeremy

American idol $75 Jeremy

Food Self Portrait 8x10 $15 Jeremy
want to see more artowrk? Visit our facebook photos for more!!

OWOH WInner is...

2010-02-16T11:12:00.000-08:00

Peggy is our OWOH winner!! Congrats and thanks to all who played!!

Cultivating Art and Food: A Gallery Show March 6th and 7th, 2010

2010-02-06T13:03:00.000-08:00

Cultivating Art and Food: A Gallery Show

March 6th and 7th, 2010

at Wild Goose Creative

Join us for artists local perspective on Food, Art and Community and
how they all work together. Join us for workshops on food, silent auction
and of course our opening night!

Artists include: Kellie Gedert , Heather Wirth ,

Jeremy Gedert , Maika Karnes, Jill Connor

Trish Dehnbostel , and Jan Dennison

a portion of proceeds will benefit Local Matters! Gallery Show Events:

Saturday March 6th
~3-4pm Early bird sneak preview of artwork
~4pm Join us for Local Matters presentation on food and art for kids and parents! (suggested donation $5)
~*5-9pm Join us for the Cultivating Art and Food opening see original artwork by local emerging artists
Wonderful Food provided by Two Caterers! A local and green catering company who loves to support Local Matters

Silent Auction Gift Baskets to benefit Local Matters. Come bid on gift baskets from local companies and artists! All proceeds go to Local Matters!

Sunday March 7th

~Gallery is open from 3-7pm
~4-5pm Honeyrun Farms special presentation on local honey and bees! Join us as HRF talks about the benefits of local honey.
There will be honey to buy also!

~7-9pm Too many Cooks presentation "Honey Honey" Menu
with Chef Jeremy Gedert $15 per person. Jeremy will explore the ideas and foods that involve honey, using Honeyrun Farm Honey.

RSVP for this event with Wild Goose Creative today!
(portion of proceeds will go to Local Matters and Wild Goose)

One World One Heart Blog Giveaway!

2010-01-26T11:02:00.000-08:00

The 2010 One World One Heart Blog giveaway has started! This year I am giving away fun soda cap magnets!!8 soda cap magnets,

each one is made from recycled
historical postcards from Pennsylvania

Vibrant red tulips and historical buildings!

Now remember to win these magnets, you need to leave a comment to this blog post. then we will announce the winner on Feb 15th!

You can find more in my shop at Etsy!

Don't forget to check out our give away at our sister company, One20 Farm!

snow brings quiet...

2009-12-31T07:56:00.000-08:00

I don't like to drive in the snow,
but I love the peace it brings.

the silence and the crunch as you walk...

Dots, Dots, Dots!

2009-12-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

DOTS, DOTS and more yummy DOTS!

I just finished an order for about 300+ hand glazed dot magnets.

Many interior designers in Ohio are loving them!

These are Pratt & Larson hand glazed (in the USA mind you) 1-2" ceramic dots.

P&L is a hi-end designer tile company.

I love them because they have kept their style over many years and kept
production in the USA. thank you!here's a view of the backs, the magnets are so strong I have to separate them during the drying process or they will click together and dry that way!

Some of the colors have a slight crackle to them, giving the tile more character. Interested in this kind of tile for your back splash or bathroom?
The color and styles are truly amazing!
Check out Hamilton Parker Company.

Destash and Sales!

2009-12-28T18:33:00.000-08:00

I have added some fun supplies to my Destash and Sale section of my etsy shop!

Help me spread the word and clear out the shop! Awesome scrap fabrics salvaged from Seagull Bags!
All proceeds goes to Calumet Elementary School!

River Rock Mosaic Stones! perfect for decorating mosaics,
table tops, gardens or even flower pots!

Plus more magnets added!

Peacock Magnets made from reclaimed ceramic tiles!

December Etsy Team Variety Boxes are up!

2009-12-09T18:35:00.000-08:00

December Variety Boxes for Charity are here!
Get them while their hot!
Etsy Team Columbus has some fun boxes on the etsy site now!

Fun new items from select Etsy Team Columbus members!
All the proceeds this month go to Charity Newsies! My Uncle Jimmy has volunteered for them for years upon years now. Him and many folks are committed to helping kids get coats when they need it. Thank you guys!!

the cutest little handpainted glass by Amy!

What a great way to give to charity and have several gifts to pass out this year!

Multi-tasking at its finest!

Soda Cap Pins

2009-12-09T18:20:00.000-08:00

I had fun making these soda cap pins a few weeks ago!

I have to make some for my daughter now!

4th Street Studio Holiday sale!

2009-11-27T12:41:00.000-08:00

December 11-13th I will have some items in the
2nd annual Under $100 Holiday Sale!

Here are some of the pieces I will have in there.

"Darkness" "Aerial landscape with birds"

"Pomegrantes"

"Aerial Farmland"

Etsy Team Columbus November Charity boxes!

2009-11-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

Announcing, the
November Etsy Team Columbus Variety Boxes for charity!

All proceeds will go to help the kids in need at Indianola Middle School thru The Pride and Joy Project
Each box is unique with handcrafted pieces of work, made especially for this fundraiser from our team members.

In these boxes you will find cards, butterfly photos, jewelry, handmade headbands, handpainted glassware, recycled notebooks, magnet, coupons, etc.
All for an extraordinary low price.

Amy handpainted these oh so cute little dessert glasses.

Join us for the Pride and Joy Trunk show Art/Craft Trunk Show

Sunday November 22, 2009 11-5pm

at the 4th Street Studio

joining us will be

Hevvin Designs! http://www.hevvindesigns.etsy.com/

Bluegirlink! http://www.bluegirlink.etsy.com/

Adornments by Karla! http://www.adornmentsbykarla.etsy.com/

Areesa! http://www.aressa.etsy.com/

Spacedog! http://www.spacedogstudios.etsy.com/

Arteest! http://www.arteest.etsy.com/

On a Limb Interview!

2009-11-09T10:44:00.000-08:00

Melinda with On a Limb Paper

interviewed me on her blog last week!

Check it out and leave a comment
and you could win a set of magnets like this!

Battle of the Bras!

2009-10-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

As most of you know Casie and I are participating in the
Making Strides Walk this Sunday to help raise money to fight breast cancer,
in honor of my Mom, Sandi.

So of course when given the challenge, I had to make a bra for the
Battle of the Bra competition!

"Cornn-cop-a-feel"

is Germ's witty name for this piece that promotes eating whole foods! lots of foods photographed by me then put on fabric and
crazy stitched to the bra with colorful buttons.

Casie's hands are in the middle holding cherry tomatoes

Can you go visit the Battle of the Bra's website now and
all it take is $5 to vote!!

Each $5 goes to our team, the Hamilton Parker Company team

Pass the word!! thanks!!

The American Cancer Society:

2009-10-13T17:40:00.001-07:00

The American Cancer Society:
Casie and I are walking in the Making Strides Walk in Columbus on October 24th!
Make a donation today!
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Etsy Team Columbus Variety Boxes for Charity!

2009-09-27T19:55:00.000-07:00

Announcing,
October Etsy Team Columbus Variety Boxes!

All proceeds will go to help the Columbus Children’s Theatre http://www.colschildrenstheatre.org/

Each box is unique with handcrafted pieces of work, made especially for this fundraiser from one of our team members. In these boxes you will find hairpieces, cards, jewelry, artwork, glassware, magnet, coupons, etc. All for an extraordinary low price.

(shh, another sneak peak)

Doggie Sample Box!

2009-06-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

I am a sucker for surprises. But I am also a sucker for sample boxes!

I found http://www.petsjubilee.etsy.com/

These sets are a great sample of what you can find to

pamper your dogs or cats from Etsy.

My big baby needs to be spoiled every now and then,

when he isnt getting snacks from Milo.

I ordered a sample box for dogs just to see what it would include.
I figured a few dog treats-BUT NO, I was wrong!!

his $5 box was packed FULL of dog treats, doggie gift tags, a postcard,
and some other neat things I would have never thought of!

Chuma has been very pleased to taste test.

Needless to say they have all passed the test by Chuma's standards.

Chuma really liked the treats from Happy Hound , and Lucky Dog

Blog Candy alert!

2009-06-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

Visit Paper Craft Pleasures before July 1 and you could win some blog candy! I love free giveaways on blogs!!

2009-05-08T19:45:00.000-07:00

I had a hand full of pieces at the 4th Street Studio "Under $100 Show" this past weekend. Proceeds from the show went to a Columbus Food Pantry.
I sold four pieces so I was happy!

"Gooseberry" Sold! I had fun with this one.

"Laughter in the heart" Sold! this one was new to me. A collage of fabric patterns and wire. I read earlier how they predict only happy art will sell for awhile.
Well what if I combine the too. that is what alot fo folks are feeling right now right? mixed?
It sold! Now to make another with the same approach!

I think the next stage is to make more fruit pieces.
I like working with the photos and mosaics of the rare fruit.

I just finished the Pomegranates made with glass mosaic tiles. I started one of a persimmon last night. Cant wait to see how that turnes out!

Stafftacular Tshirts

2009-05-08T17:10:00.000-07:00

Today we got our Stafftacular Tshirts for the Eco Chic Craftacular next weekend.
American Canvas Printing did a fabu job!
I love the blue and green together! What a wonderful combination!

Of course the Tshirts are Organic Cotton and Sweat shop free,
only the best from American Canvas! The customer service and color advise was the best!! thanks ladies!

Eco Chic Craftacular Swag Bags...

2009-05-06T06:26:00.002-07:00

Eco Chic Craftacular Swag Bags are here!! Later this week we will be filling these Swag Bags with some of the coolest items from the Etsy Team Columbus and other Columbus vendors. We have had an amazing response for people wanting to add goods to these bags! Make sure you are one of the first 50 people in line Saturday and Sunday to get yours for free full of free goodness!!

This event is going to be big! Come and soak up the music, food and great art from local vendors!

4th Street Studio Art show and Sale!

2009-04-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

4th Street Studio is having another 'Under $100 Art Sale'!
Join us and spread the word!
10% of all sales goes to the Food pantry next door to the gallery.
I will have several painting in the show too!
What a great time to find unique Mothers Day gifts!!May 2nd thru 4th, 2009 Please see the attached flyer for Times and location.
Hope to see you there!

Jane's Challenge Response!

2009-04-21T15:14:00.000-07:00

Check out Jane's response to the inspiration packet! I love this quilt like effect, Jane does an incredible job of marrying fabric and paper! See if you can find my signature in there!!

Columbus Craftacular!!

2009-03-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendar!!

A new show is coming to Columbus Ohio!

And we are very excited!

What is the Eco-Chic Craftacular?
This is a first time show thought up by local Etsy artisans who wanted a community festival that celebrated and encouraged handmade, eco-friendly items. Etsy is a community of people that value handmade items and sell them online at www.etsy.com . There is a team of artisans in the Columbus area that have joined together to form Etsy Team Columbus (ETC). This is an indoor and outdoor event.

We will also have "green" workshops and non profit information booths to help you create the "greener" side of your life!

Where is the Eco-Chic Craftacular?
Whetstone Community Center located in the Clintonville area of Columbus.
3923 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43214

When is the Eco-Chic Craftacular?

This is a 2 day event the weekend of May 16-17.

Saturday, May 16 hours are 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 17 hours are noon-5pm.

What kinds of art/crafts will be there?
We are celebrating independent businesses so you can find Handmade items that are unique, fun, original, cute, macabre, edgy, vintage, re-purposed and/or upcycled. Our goal is to have vendors challenge themselves to bring a more “green” concept to some of their wares. All items do not have to be green.

Hope to see you there!

Inspiration packet #2- Christy

2009-02-17T18:36:00.000-08:00

This is Christy's creation!

Christy is in my Altered8 group. It is amazing what you can get out of one envelope! and how everyoe sees it different.

I sent everyone in the group one of the inspiration packets. So far I am loving the feedback! There are days in the winter that jsut become, well, days. Nothing more. As an artist this zaps at your soul. So my goal has been to counter that!

OWOH Giveaway Winners!!!

2009-02-12T16:19:00.000-08:00

Ya thats right 2 winners!!
The 2 lucky winners are
Bella Modiste and Rusted Wings
thanks to everyone for your wonderful comments and links to your great giveaways!!

enjoy and go create today!!

Inspiration Packets!

2009-01-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

I sent out some inspiration packets to some friends in my Altered8 yahoo group.
(don't worry, some are still coming!)
With the challenge to be creative and send me some photos of their creations.
I love fun mail, everyone needs fun mail! right?!

Josie already did her Inspiration Challenge. She was so excited! I love it!

This is what I sent her:

This is what she came up with!!
It's called "Femi-Fuji-Fan" and it's a Girl's Day/Doll's Day gift for her niece in Japan.

If you would like me to send you an inspiration packet, send your address
to kelki517 at gmail.com and I will mail you one!

Monster Bag!

2009-01-21T18:55:00.000-08:00

my boy is so happy! He got a Monster Backpack
for Christmas from "Santa". He loves to put his pirates, cars or trains in it.
Thanks Bits for making this beauty, oh!-er, super scary bag! of course he had to take it on our adventure to Hoover Dam...

One World One Heart Giveaway!!

2009-01-20T18:26:00.000-08:00

Join me in

The One World ~ One Heart blog event!!

Don't know what I am talking about? it's a blog-wide giveaway event to bring together bloggers who may never have found each other in their web wanderings. It's a great way to meet new people & possibly win a prize in the process. To read about it, visit OneWorldOneHeart for information and the list of participants.

I thought I would give away 2 items from my shop at http://www.bluegirlink.blogspot.com/

Keep for yourself or give to a friend for inspiration!

One lucky winner will get a:

Handmade Deep Red Card with Retro Ribbon and Natural Paper insert

Another lucky winner will get:
Cute little Handmade Yellow Gold Card with Retro Circle Ribbon
and Smooth White Paper insert

To qualify for the drawing all you have to do is:

leave a comment to This post. Make sure you leave either an email address or a blog so I can notify the winners. Drawing will close on Feb 12, 2009. Winners will be picked with a random number generator and I will notify via email by the 14th.
Be sure to check out all the other blogs participating at One World One Heart Event
have fun!

29 days Giveaway by Chrysti!

2008-12-17T19:22:00.000-08:00

Chrysti Hydeck is at it again!
I have always loved to work with Mixed media and altered art mediums. But since I first started doing altered art work with online groups a few years ago., Chrysti has always been an inspiration! She is so loyal to having a voice in the blog world, always wanting to be inspire and motivate others! Check out her December give aways and challenges!

http://chrysti.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/29-days-of-giveaways-for-you/

New Boxes

2008-12-14T19:08:00.000-08:00

I am having fun making these new little wood and glass boxes!
I got good feedback on them today at the Gresso art show.
Tell me what you think!

Karla bought the blue box on the right for her son for Christmas! great idea!

Come visit me at 2 ArtShows in December 2008!

2008-11-26T19:15:00.000-08:00

I will be at 2 different art shows in December!
and leave it to me to have them both in one weekend!!

In the first show I will have 9 pieces, but one piece is a glass mosaic
Casie and I worked on together. She is very excited that a portion
of the sale goes to the food pantry.

Come visit me at:

1st show is at:

Under $100 Holiday Art Sale
And Food Pantry Benefit

4th Street Studio
1950k North 4th Street at 18th

Columbus Ohio 43202
Friday, Dec. 12: 3-8 PM
Saturday, Dec 13: 12-8PM
Sunday Dec 14: 12-5PM

Painting, Photography, Glass, Jewelry, Mosaic, more…
All 15 participating artists are donating 10% of sales to the Neighborhood Food Pantry serving the North Campus & Linden Area:
Food will be purchased for Holiday Baskets for needy families.
COME – CELEBRATE - SHARE

The 2nd show is:

Etsy Team Columbus

at Gresso's

961 S High St

Columbus Ohio 43204

December 14, 2008 1-5pm

Shop for handmade by Artists in a
fun and friendly atmosphere!

http://www.etsyteamcolumbus.etsy.com/

more Food Mail art

2008-11-22T18:38:00.000-08:00

More food mail art postcards came last week!

from Cyrus at a Highschool in CA

from LE in London

from Sini in CA

Icicle Dolls for Cancer

2008-10-27T17:56:00.000-07:00

I posted more dolls on ebay today to rasie money to FIGHT CANCER!

take a peek and spread the word!!

R3 Zine part2 call!!

2008-10-22T20:20:00.000-07:00

I am putting out calls for my the 2nd R3 Zine

The focus of this Zine is the 3 R's Recycle, Reduce and Reuse
and how it effects us as artists.
If you have any examples I would love to include them.
If they cant fit in this issue I will gladly put them in the 3rd issue!!

Requirements:

standard/small postcard size

20 pieces or email a copy and I will copy it

due by December20th, 2009

the rest is up to you!

email me and I will email you my mailing address

more Mail art comin' in!

2008-10-22T20:14:00.000-07:00

more mail art to share for the FOOD Mail art call!

from Cascadia Artpost in Washington
Celebrating the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

from Josh Ronse in Texas
"The Mystery!"

Spirit box for Inkybru

2008-10-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

In one of our swaps for the Altered8 group, we did a destash swap!
nice when you gather so much stuff and forget what you were going
to do with it!

Inkybru send me this paper collage, so I decided to make a
'spirit box' and send it back.

this is the box flat, attached with ribbonthis is the box inside out. the romantic side as Inkybru put it.

Jenn's Box

2008-10-22T19:02:00.000-07:00

In our altered8 group we did a Random Box swap.
Jenn gave me a wonderful little round tin.
So I create this. I like it. fun texture

Jenn I might not give it back! Just kiddin'

more food mail art!

2008-10-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

got more entries for the food mail art!

yummy ice cream
from Amanda Carrillo in California

this is actually one of my entries
opai passion fish - bluegirlink

Mail Art Call for FOOD postcards!

2008-10-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

Mail art call for FOOD postcards!!
I am trying to collect as many postcards; commercially made or handmade on any food topic. The goal is to have an art show showing all the cards form around the world!

Here are the details:

Mailart call for postcards on the topic of FOOD./Postcard 4x6 size, artwork or photography welcome./almost any medium really./I will send you a postcard in return if you provide an address./If all goes well I will hang these a local gallery , maybe a small traveling show.
deadline: December 31, 2008

more postcards came in for the Food Mail art call!

from Anne Braunschweig in New Mexico

Jose M Figueiredo in Portugal

from Michel Della Vedova - France

keep them coming!

2008-10-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

Last month I started getting postcards for the Mail Art Food Postcards show!
I posted the Mail Art request at:

http://www.mail-art.de/frame.php?dir=projects:projects_list&doc=list.php&offset=28

Here are some of the great cards! Keep them coming!From Fabio in Italy

from wackystuff in Canada

Keep them coming!!

casie's art

2008-10-08T20:14:00.000-07:00

Casie it really happy when paint is involved. last week she had fun splatter painting her atc's for our altered8 swap. it felt like she was out there for an hour!

blue jars

2008-10-08T20:04:00.000-07:00

I went a little crazy and bought 150 old blue Atlas jars for canning from some guy. No, I wont keep them all but they are beautiful.

of course I sorted some of them for selling last night, and left them outside. at first I was mad because they were all wet. then I saw how pretty they were. blue jars sitting in the water in a purple bucket. just thought I would share!

2008-10-04T19:14:00.000-07:00

Yahoooo! My first R3 zine is finally complete! Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15894537

Zine call

2008-08-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

So I put out calls for my first R3 Zine last spring but as usual, work has taken over my art time!

So now I am finally making the final last touches and I realized I still need a few more additions!

The focus of this Zine is the 3 R's Recycle, Reduse and Reuse and how it effects us as artists.

If you have any examples I would love to include them. If they cant fit in this issue I will gladly put them in the 2nd issue!!

I need them to fit in a small postcard size color or b/w.

Thanks!

2008-07-06T20:11:00.000-07:00

My friend Lisa got me started on another project. ya just what I need right? well this one grabbed me even more because it "reuses" something. old windows and broken stained glass. If you know me, I am a sucker for old farmhouses, old antique anything and reusing material. And old windows are just plain beautiful. the look, the touch, the smell, ok-maybe not the smell.

So my friend Jenn and I took Lisa's starter class last week, and of course we are hooked. My daughter took it with me and did great. Everyone admired her lack of fear while creating. I will post hers later.

This project is easy because you are resuing 2 things. the window frame, and the broken sheets of stained glass. You use a glass cutter to nip the pieces into little pieces and silicone glue them to the window glass.

I have had this lima bean imagery in my artwork lately. So I used that with the stained glass. Little lima beans sprouting up through the dirt. pushing up to the sky. I love it! not sure where it will go yet. Now on to window number 2!!

Color Wheels YG

2008-03-10T20:31:00.000-07:00

my friend Jenn has come up with another fun swap idea. everyone picks a color of the color wheel and use only recycled items! I am rubbing off on her! ;) great way to move along your stash!!

Blue Roses - Altered 8

2008-01-07T15:44:00.000-08:00

The Altered8 is nearing it's 2nd round. Wow, what a quick trip that was. In Round 2 we did Colors and Emotions. This is a piece I did in Josie's book about Roses and Color. "I saw a blue rose and fell in love, but it was a fraud. Alas, why didnt God create a blue rose?" Joise's book turned out great. Everyone picked a different color of Rose. Vibrant colors!!

The mailman must hate me!...

2007-12-22T19:11:00.000-08:00

So I have to tell you, Monday December 17th may have been the best art mail day in history here at my house! I received soooo many altered items!

First I opened a box from Pam in Texas, I'm in the Belle Paier yahoo group with her. Holy Moly this ornament is stunning! I am so impressed! Thank you Pam for such a gorgeous piece!!! I don't know if I could put it away with the Xmas stuff in January.

Then I opened my new issue of Art and Life from Teesha Moore!

This woman amzes me, and her creative ass husband and daughter!

I love them all! I am so inspired!I swear she is known for the kind of art I was told to mature from in art school! Damn those professors! ;)

I think I need to get this subscription again!

www.teeshamoore.com/publications.htm

I got even more excited when I opened my envelope from http://www.girlscantell.etsy.com/ a perfect gift for my brother in law to be. shhhhh! don't tell!!
I felt the next soft envelopeand knew it was the gloves from http://www.jeannieknits.etsy.com/ purple and green my favo combo!! these gloves are so comfy and cool! I am so glad I got a striped pair for my daughter. She will love them, since she has been trying to swipe my pair for several days now!

I had forgotten I ordered some funky cool squid magnets for my hubby. He loves the dark sinister creatures of the sea, so this is perfecto! http://www.hulabeachceramics.etsy.com/

half the time, I have to admit I love to play in swaps becasue I forget about them by the time they come in the mail. I got my skinny book back from Chrysti at http://www.alteredabbey.com/ she always comes thru and does amzing work! All of the artists in this book did amzing work!!!

Then to top it off I got my next Vices and Virtues altered RR book to work in. Whew!! I owe that mailman big I say! I love ordering thru etsy becasue you dont have to fight traffic to buy local and support the small artists in the world!! perfect for me!!

stage one collage

2007-10-28T13:07:00.001-07:00

stage one collage, originally uploaded by kelki517.

this is one of those paintings I start then let it set for a while until I get a vision of hwat to add to it. Casie had extra paint laying around and I cant stand it going to waste. So I added some color. now what? hmmm....

Fabric Rhinos!

2007-10-09T17:43:00.000-07:00

I had a blast making these pages for a skinny book for Christi's swap project. It was amazing to make the watercolor backgrounds with pigments and sea salt. love it! Then just slowly adding detail, yet I never know when to stop. I had to do 26 different ones so
I couldnt get too detailed! (kids don't allow for that! ;) ) Can't wait to see the results when she mails the books back! You can see the rest of these prints on my flickr page. I will post parts fo the book when I get it next month!!

Natural owl RR

2007-09-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

I worked in a book from one of the RR I am in. this one is a RR on color and emotions. Natural colors hit me on this one. calming. I think spending so much time at the farm last month has calmed me. which is what it is supposed to do!

Trains

2007-09-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

One of the many RR I am in (yes, I am crazy) is an ABC RR.So I decided to do a Train tribute for my son, since that is his obsession. I liked it so much I did it in my own book too!!

Art Show

2007-07-19T18:58:00.001-07:00

Ok I just want to brag just a little bit. This is a painting I did in 2003, it is from an aerial series I did. "Miss. Sheep Aerial Study" 24"x36" Mixed Media

I found out last month it got into the Cox Fine Arts show at the fair ground. The show runs from Aug. 1-12th at south end of the Ohio State Fair Grounds. This is one of the few shows I enter every now and then. So I was happy I got in!

So if you are int eh area stop by and see it!!

2007-06-06T19:42:00.000-07:00

Slowly but surely I am progressing on my Birds Skinny Book Project for Amy Smiths swap.

Watercolor, transfers and some mixed paper and fiber. what else, hmmmm... I need to think on it a bit! I am almost afraid to move forward. any suggestions?

2007-06-03T18:45:00.000-07:00

Last week My 6 year old daughter and I played with watercolors and sea salt. yummm!
We had so much fun. just being able let the colors dance and watch the salt melt and make shaped across the colors. pure freedom.

Yes I used up all the watercolor paper but it felt good! No deadlines, just because.
plus its a great way to show my daughter that art is food for the soul not just to meet deadlines!
now to get the motivation to put these together in a handmade sketchbook for doodling. hhhmmm, ...

2007-04-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

my rock n roll girl! I had a fun time altering the colors in this photo in photshop. I love the faded pinks and reds against the green. what a cool kid!!

F is for Fishsticks!!

2007-04-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

I had fun working in Sharons ABC book this week. F is for Fish sticks or Opah Fish on Sticks. This was just fun and there is just something fun about talking fish!!

Collagestuff.com

2007-03-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

These are some artist trading cards I did for a GO West theme

for colagaestuff.com ( a great ATC supply online store!)

These were fun to make and look aged.

I layered them on paint chip cards, which I love to use.

They are posted on the website too at:

http://www.collagestuff.com/swaps.html

2007-03-07T19:59:00.000-08:00

These are my green one inches I did for another 1x1 swap with the AAO group. This was my first one and I loved it! You send in 16 and get 16 different ones back from 15 diff artists. great idea! I plan to put them in a frame, or maybe make a little book for all the colors. hmmm, I dunno yet. gold is next. lets see where that one goes...

2007-03-07T19:56:00.000-08:00

Here are my red inchies for a one inch swap I played in the Altered ArtObsession group. I love these swaps! so much detail in a 1x1 space! They are supposed to be abstract so I swapped out the ones with faces. but I still love them! red is growing on me!

MC's Altered book A8 RR

2007-03-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

I love this page I did in my sisters Altered Book. I am hosting a Round Robin called the Altered 8. It has been great to look in the mail to find more fun books. We celebrate the end with a praty this Saturday. We are all looking forward to seeing our books again and inhaling each page!

Alphabetica Page

2007-03-07T19:32:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for an Alphabetica Fatbook I am playing in with the AlteredArtObsession group. I had fun with this one and hope to eventually turn it into a small canvas too.

Welcome

2007-02-26T18:36:00.000-08:00

Welcome to BlueGirlInk!