The Other Side of Char-

Halloween Projects 11, 12 and 13

2011-10-31T01:53:00.000-07:00

Halloween projects #11, #12 and #13 can be found on my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On.

Halloween Project #10 - Bottle Witch

2011-10-26T04:14:00.000-07:00

Another fun project was this bottle witch. It was made with an empty sparkling apple juice bottle, torn strips of black fabric, black ribbon and Wicked Doll Bodies from Ten Two Studios.

Halloween Projects #8 and #9 are on my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On.

Project #7 - Black Cloth Wreath

2011-10-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

This cloth wreath was very easy to make. It took about 1 yard of black broadcloth, an old wire coat hanger (Do they still make these?) that I bought at a thrift store, 3 mummy balls (see I told you they would make another appearance), 1 skull flower pin, 1 felt spider (with his own web) and a felt pumpkin patch. Tools used: wire cutters (heavy duty enough to cut the coat hanger wire), scissors, ruler, hot glue and glue gun.

Project #6 - Skull Flowers

2011-10-14T06:02:00.000-07:00

The large black flower and the red one are both hair clips. The smaller black one and the purple skull flower are pins.

Recipe:

Bag of Skulls from Dollar Store

The large black flower is a BlingaGe hair clip by teresa collins that I took apart. I removed the large rhinestone, and added black tulle that I gathered into a circle on the back, (tulle is from Hobby Lobby). The trim around the skull is from Misty Busby's online store "MB Treasurista", and has been dyed black with Black Soot Distress Ink.

The red hair clip is a "gimme clips" by Bella Blossoms and is called Fruit Punch.

The small black flower and the purple one were dyed with Black Soot and Seedless Preserves (which is from the Autumn 2011 Seasonal Series) Distress Inks. Both were originally Pastel Flowers from Hot Off The Press.

#5 - Dead Branches and Skulls Wreath

2011-10-14T05:33:00.000-07:00

This looks a lot better in person. It was hard to photograph where it was hanging.
I call it Dead Branches because I have sprayed the branches with Flat Black primer, and it looks like they are old, dead branches.

Recipe

5 Black Roses from IAMROSES

3 skulls from Bag of Skulls from Dollar Store

spiderweb like stuff with spiders from JoAnn Best Buys a few years ago
wreath is from Hobby Lobby and has been sprayed with Flat Black Primer 3X
ribbon is from a ribbon grab bag that I bought a few years ago from JoAnn sales bin

Halloween Project #4

2011-10-07T02:07:00.000-07:00

This adorable trio of "Mummy Balls" were so much fun to make. They can be used to fill a bowl or as Halloween ornaments. I am sure they are going to show up again in some other decoration this month.

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Halloween projects #2 and #3 can be found on my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On.

Halloween Project #1 is up.

2011-10-03T23:29:00.000-07:00

You can find Halloween project # 1 on my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On. Halloween Projects 2, 3, 4 and 5 are finished, but still need to be photographed (sometimes a hard thing to do this time of year in Oregon.).

Be On the Lookout for this year's 13 Halloween Projects!

2011-09-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

This year's 13 Halloween Projects will start soon. They will share posts between this blog and my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On, and there will be links on both blogs each day.

What's on Your Work Space?

2011-08-16T05:28:00.000-07:00

I have a number of projects that are awaiting me to spray with something that needs to be done outside (fixative, workable fixative, protective finish). I live in Oregon, and I haven't been able to make it outside on the sunny days. The latest project is an artist tray that I painted brown. It needs a protective coat on the paint because I used a water base paint on it (you use what you have on hand during these times). I hope to get it sprayed soon and back on the work table so I can filled it with some of my grandmother's sewing items.

Dell came through!

2011-06-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

I had a Dell notebook that overheated and burned my leg. I also had insurance on that same Dell notebook. Dell replaced my notebook with a newer/better notebook without any hesitations. Now, I know you are probably saying that Dell should have done this, but don't you just love it when a company steps up and corrects/does what it should do without a fight. Thanks Dell! You are back on my good side again.

Big Celebratory Collage Give Away

2011-06-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

Dezinaworld is celebrating her 500th follower with a collage give away. She is also having a dollar sale. Contest ends July 15th.

Sometimes you have bad luck.

2011-02-26T02:18:00.000-08:00

I haven't been crafting much. Just a few Valentines cards for family. My right arm is acting up like my left arm did two years ago. I am hoping I don't need surgery again. I have another pinched nerve, this time in my spine. It is preventing me from being able to lift my right arm any higher than my waist. I am trying to stay positive, but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. I am not suppose to be on the computer very long, so I will not be posting much. I will try to do a couple of projects each week, mostly in my journals. I will be back.

100 Themes Challenge at Digital Whisper

2011-01-29T12:22:00.000-08:00

I am a member of Digital Whisper, but lately I haven't been able to create any digital art. I decided that I would change this by enrolling myself into the year long challenge they have called 100 Themes. I will be posting my artwork on this blog with the tag 100 themes challenge. You can find all of the links for the different artists on the Digital Whisper blog.

Another Goal

2011-01-02T16:44:00.000-08:00

I decided to keep an art journal to go along with my sketch book of ideas. It will be more of an inspiration journal where anything goes, and there will be a lot of trying out new things. I have three other types of art journals, but they are mostly personal entries. One is all about my personal side for my son to read when he is older. Another one is a healing one, and the most used one is about what I am thinking about. I am not sure how much will be posted here. Over time I might become more at ease with that.

One of my goals for 2011

2011-01-01T21:13:00.000-08:00

I no longer make resolutions. I found that they were usually full of let downs and almosts. I now set goals for myself each year. Some are mini goals and some or more elaborate. I find that I can baby step my way to a large goal and be happy at each accomplished step. One of my goals is to keep a sketchbook of ideas. I have even joined The Sketchbook Challenge. I am not sure how much of my book I will share here, but I will try to get up the courage to show as much as possible.

Giveaway: Teach Yourself to Sew Magazine and DVD bundle - Threads

2010-12-15T18:56:00.000-08:00

I use a lot of fabric in my mixed media art work as well as my art dolls. I learned to sew years ago by reading books. I am sure I created some bad habits and incorrect ways of doing things. That is why I would love to win this magazine subscription and DVD.

Giveaway: Teach Yourself to Sew Magazine and DVD bundle - Threads

Take a look and enter if you ever wanted to learn to sew.

My Computer is Down

2010-10-15T10:18:00.001-07:00

My computer is down right now, and has been since Monday night. I am on the notebook, but I am unable to post any photos with it. I will continue the 31 Halloween projects as soon as my new parts get here. Hopefully it will not me very long. Meanwhile, I am creating more items everyday. I will catch up on my posts as soon as I can.

Halloween Project #10

2010-10-10T22:24:00.000-07:00

I associate myself with spider webs, as in Charlotte’s Web. I use them frequently as a logo with my name, so it was only a matter of time before I used them in something associated with “The Other Side of Char-”.

This is an intro in a book which will house photos and/or printouts of some of my “Other Side” projects. It uses some digital paper from the Halloween kit “Eeek”. I added more spiders, both digitally and physically, and tweak this into a paper that I printed out. Then all of the rest of the embellishments were added. Hybrid projects are not new to be. I have been using my computer in my work for years, way before the term “hybrid” came out.

Halloween Projects 5 thru 9 are on my Other Blog

2010-10-09T11:06:00.000-07:00

http://papercraftspassiton.blogspot.com/

Fantastic Papercutter Artwork Video Ad

2010-10-09T11:00:00.000-07:00

Halloween Projects 2, 3 and 4

2010-09-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

Halloween Projects 2, 3 and 4 are papercraft projects, so are posted on the other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On

31 PROJECTS FOR HALLOWEEN begins today:

2010-09-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

Project 1

Here is a hybrid postcard I made for this week's Collage Play with Crowabout. It is referring to another project in the works for my 31 Projects for Halloween.

75 Days until Halloween!

2010-08-16T21:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read it right. 75 days and a couple of hours (going by my Halloween countdown). I better get busy. Since I can't create as often as I use to, I will be highlighting a few of my favorite Halloween artwork by other artists. If it is a card or scrapbook layout, it will be posted on my other blog: Paper Crafts, Pass It On

Doing Better

2010-04-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

I have been feeling a lot better lately, but still need some minor surgery. I will still be posting just a few times a month, but I am getting better. Thanks for all of your kind wishes.
Now on to better topics. I have been doing a lot of digi art lately, and have found a few places on line to learn more techniques. I find I spend more time learning and playing than actually creating.
I also scrapped a page yesterday (physically meaning with paper). It was the first time I had since I became so ill. I think the last time I scrapped a page was in October.
I have 8 photos to scan and repair before I can do the next page though. I am still working on the 80's, and the photos are damaged some. No one even thought about acid free back then.

Golden Lady of the Forest

2010-02-18T11:28:00.000-08:00

Class project for beginning digital art.

2009-11-18T20:55:00.000-08:00

Terra from Smeared and Smudged and Kelli from Cajun Stamping Queen did a "31 Days of Halloween" project together where they both created a project each day for Halloween. (see haunted house and bouncing pumpkin in the bar on the right side for the links) They also offered a joint blog candy giveaway. Guess who won! Me!!!
Here are a couple of photos of all of the goodies (can you say early Christmas lol):

Thanks you two! Be sure and check out their blogs. They are both very creative artist.

Where Have I Been?

2009-10-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

If you are wondering, check out this post from my other blog. It will explain everything.

Handmade Journal

2009-07-18T13:03:00.000-07:00

Someone reminded me that I had promised to post this after it was published:

Fairy Art Doll

2009-06-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

I was actually doing this for a competition, but I forgot to post it afterwards. Duh.
Oh well, I had fun making her.

Vintage Paper Dolls

2009-06-15T22:57:00.001-07:00

Okay, I know this is kind of a paper craft project, but I felt it belong on this blog instead of my other one. I was going to work on an art doll, but I got distracted making these. lol

Information on Art Dolls

2009-04-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

I have been asked before for information on making Art Dolls. I decide to compile a list of some of the best resources:
Books:
For Beginners:

For Intermediate

For Advanced

The best magazine for all levels:

Supplies:

Day 8th's Artist on Parade

2009-04-17T13:39:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted for a while. There is a reason.
Check out my latest work here:
JADS ARTIST’S ON PARADE: DAY 8 ART ON PARADE: MEET PROFESSIONAL ARTIST, CHAR
and here.
I will post photos of this hand made book on my blog once I can.

First Art Doll

2009-03-27T23:54:00.000-07:00

When I decided to use this material from the 60's, I knew I had to make pink Go-Go boots to go with it. It's my first doll, and I had fun creating her. Funny thing how things are classified. I was informed the other day that anything over 50 years old was vintage. This would make this outfit a Vintage Outfit. I guess that makes me a Vintage Woman. lol

Artist Date: Draw a Manga

2009-03-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

Wow! It has been a good while since I had an Artist Date. I have been busy with my papercraft art work, and haven't had the chance to play elsewhere.

Though it is not my thing, I thought it would be fun to try and draw a manga just once. My first one was too girlie girlie, and my second one was too cute. I still had fun though, exploring somewhere I hadn't been.

Word Art

2009-03-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

I finally got a chance to play some.

Drawing a Face

2009-01-31T21:55:00.001-08:00

This February marks the 1st anniversary of my surgery on my left arm to save it after my lupus had caused paralysis in my left arm/hand. Unfortunately I am left handed. The surgery saved me from loosing anymore muscle mass, but only restored feeling in my first two fingers. I had to learn how to do many things with my right hand. I taught myself to write again using my left hand without the feeling in it, and this is my first attempt to draw with my left hand since all of this happened. I tend to bare down more since I can’t feel the pencil. All in all I am please to be able to even attempt to draw at this stage. I still need to work on my mind to muscle coordination, but I know with time it will get easier.

Jean's 10 Words Art Journal Challenge

2009-01-31T21:52:00.000-08:00

Soul Search

2009-01-19T20:06:00.000-08:00

I made the collage on day 6 of Journal January, but just now used it for this piece "Soul Search". I seem to be doing this a lot lately. Maybe it is because it's January and the beginning of a new year.

Discover

2009-01-19T19:20:00.000-08:00

This was my first art date.

Ink Blot Fun

2009-01-16T16:42:00.000-08:00

Let's Go Dancing

Want to know more about ink blots? Check out the discussion over at JADS.

I had fun with my art date today.

Day 2 @ Art Journal January

2009-01-16T16:39:00.000-08:00

New Year's Reflection

Milliande Artist Date

2009-01-13T08:31:00.000-08:00

I have committed to Milliande's Artist Date and have made an "Out To Art" doorhanger as proof.

Playing Along with Milliande

2009-01-12T23:02:00.000-08:00

Milliande is doing a page a day in an art journal for the month of January.

You can play along as much as you want.

This is what I did for day 5. The two circles are all my doing, and the triangle is "Celtic Goddess Triangle Portrait" by Stamp Oasis. I then increased the outline of the stamp. I got carried away on the small circle, and finally decided to quit before I did any more damage.

A New Place

2009-01-09T15:47:00.000-08:00

This is a new place for me to blog my other side of seeing things. It will contain everything else I do except my papercrafting. I have been experimenting a lot lately, and have found new friends who have shared their art work/experiences with me. This has pushed my creative boundaries and allowed me to explore new depths of artistic context. I hope you will journey with me as I explore/grow/evolve into new areas.