Sandcastle Sirens Art Retreat- A picture is worth a 1,000 words

So here's a MILLION words for you. I'll be back later to put some more words around the pictures but for now just have fun checking out the scenery and fun at the Art Retreat!

GIVEAWAYS

I am keeping this post on top of all my other posts so that as you come here you can tell what giveaways are in progress. Then you can scroll down to enter and also read some of my on going rants and raves. :}

I would be pleased if you would FOLLOW ME so you will know immediately when I post another giveaway.

Giveaways so far:

Two giveaways posted on JUNE 1st

One giveaway will be posted Monday at 10am - AND THE WINNER IS BET!!!!

I'm off to Sandcastle Siren's Art Retreat

THE WINNER OF THIS LITTLE LOVELY ART TRADE IS BET!!! yAY CONGRATS, HOPE YOU LOVE IT!!!

I am off and running to my Art Retreat. I am scheduling this post to appear after we are at the retreat so my friends can't get a peak at what I am bringing as my "Art Trade". How cool is blogger?

Anway, here's some pictures of my Art Trade creations in progress and then the finished products.

After the weekend, I'll post pictures of the fun time I'm sure we will have had. So check back.

Monday morning I will giveaway one of my "Art Trades". I made an extra just FOR YOU! Post a comment and I will draw a winner Monday morning.

Have a great weekend.


From little fishes comes Art. My husband used to ride dirt bikes up in the desert with friends and would take along some snacks ....canned sardines and oysters.

Well these cans have been stored in our garage for over 15 years...yes, I am the keeper of STUFF. When I layed my eyes on them everything came into place for me...I knew what I could make as an Art Trade.

I opened the cans......





Got rid of the contents...sorry...
After I sent these little sardines down the garage disposal I realized these would have been great in my compost bin. darn it!!!


Cleaned these oily little cans. Then started collaging and decorating.






Here's the finished little "Art Trades". I hope everyone likes them.










I wrapped each "Art Trade" in tissue paper and put in a little package for each participant. I had my husband pick one so I have no idea which one you will receive but I will be drawing a name for one little "Art Trade" Monday morning at 10am. So leave a post and I will pick a winner. Come back to claim your prize!

Whereda get that stuff?
I had the cans and papers and embellishments....all from my STUFF
Clip Art of mermaids and vintage beach scenes from Altered Pages.

It Never Rains in California?

I had to put a post on my blog because I am feeling sorry for myself today. I have been working FEVERishly on my Art Trades for Sandcastle Sirens Art Retreat starting Saturday.

Okay so I should have had them done but I changed my mind several times but then I was "pawing" thru some of my STUFF in the garage and I had an inspiration and off I went.

SOOOOOOO, I get the collaging pretty well done last night and finish up this morning. Added a little embellishment here and there and take the "art trade" (not saying what it is until Saturday)outside.

I decide to spray them with a glossy clear finish to just make them more prettier...good english huh? I figure this evening I can add the 3 dimensional items.

Soooo to make a short story even longer........I leave them to dry in the SUN and we take off to Costco for a little shopping. Now it's warm here but I did hear on the news there was some thunder and lighting in some areas of San Diego but did I really hear it...........yes, yes you know what's coming.

We leave Costco and my husband comments on the lightning he sees not far from us. I laugh and say we better head home I don't want my "trades" to get wet.

Drum rolllll please.........driving into our neighborhood...wet streets...my heart beats a little faster, I start calling my stupid and why did I leave my little "trades" outside. We get in the driveway I decide to check out the "art" before unloading..hoping..........

agggghhhhhhh did you hear me scream :} wet, streaked, water spots...you get the picture. Time to basically start over. Oh well only 1 day behind again.

Gel Medium cannot seal projects against water, spray finish is not waterproof, it never rains in California :}

If this is your first visit, be sure and read the posts below for free giveaways. I will be posting a picture of my "Art Trades" Saturday morning and will be giving away one so stop back by.