APACHE JICARILLA NAVAHO NATIVE AMERICAN

“APACHE SUNFLOWER”
THE GOOD DIE FIRST AND THOSE WHOSE HEARTS ARE DRY AS SUMMER DUST BURN TO THE SOCKET


I love Indians! Remember when we used to sit and watch western movies! I was always rooting for the Indians. It most likely is due to the fact that I am part Cherokee. My newest design “Apache Sunflower” is one of my first designs for my new Series Native Americans. I am excited to finally start using my long held and loved images from my dear friend Karen from Luna Girl Images! She has many beautiful images that she has composed into CD’s for sale on E-bay & Etsy. I have also another friend to thank and that is Lori Turner from Luluana Stamp for sharing her sunflower image with me! I feel very happy inside after a feeling as if I would never get the time to do another design my heart is full of joy!
You can find this new design at

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SHIP AHOY MATE

Hi everyone Here is my newest creation! My sweet little Sailor Fairy! I transformed a small piece of wood into a pier. I gave her green eyes with pink lips. The crab and pelican are pictures donated from one of my nieces. I am always looking for interesting elements to use in my designs. I really love how this one turned out I think I am going Nautical because I am so wanting to design another one!
You can find her at my two selling places! Remember with every purchase I always add two or more FREE GOODIES!

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Moon pie collectors ACEO

Howdy Team Etsy.
I just came back from a long break. I Hhpe you like the new ones.

Kindly,
Ricki Mountain
(DBA) ACEO2GO

Two Halloween ACEOs!

New Paintings From Kathy Martin Studio

Hello! Halloween will soon be here! I've been getting ready by painting a few Halloween paintings.

Both paintings are 2.5 x 3.5 inches (standard ACEO sized). They are base coated in 24 Karat gold paint and then put through an antique process.

The pumpkin's 3d outline has been gold leafed using 18 Karat gold leaf.

He's ready to add cheer to any Halloween collection!

You can learn more about him or purchase him here:

Pumkin Painting

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The Etsy Bitsy Spider's cherry blossom branch is covered in copper leaf, and he hangs from a siver leafed thread. He is 3d and is ready for the Halloween season!

You can learn more about or purchase this spider here:

Spider Painting

Have a great day!

smiles,
Kathy

My etsy shop: http://www.kathymartinstudio.etsy.com/

My funny blog: http://www.kathymartinstudio.blogspot.com/

here is how to make an air drying atc card

Here are some samples of air dried clay cards I have been experimenting with lately. This is how they are made.

I made the card itself from DAS an air hardening modelling clay in white. I rolled it out in the correct aceo card shape 3.5" x 2.5" and let it air dry for 2 days. Then I painted the background with a mixture of different Ranger Adirondak paints. The rippled sides were painted with silver paint. The trees and the snow are sprinkled with diamond glitter. Then I glued a hand painted group of three pine trees standing in the snow to the surface and spray the entire card with a high gloss spray and let it dry. The top of each tree has a Swarovski AB crytal. It dried with one side slightly tilted up which adds to its artist flair.
If you need any help or have any questions , just convo me.

~Art Is From The Heart~

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~With Your Heart You Create Art~

Never let anyone tell you where to start.
Yummy Cup cake fairies and little butterfly kitties.
Crowned Blue birds, singing little ditties.
That is what my heart is made of.
My imagination lends to your sensation
So make no hesitation soon my art
Will flood the nation!
©Cute Art World

I carefully placed, the fairies hair strand by strand! The hearts and text is given the appearance to look like plastic! I enjoy designing new creations and also enjoy a challenge! Should you have something in mind that you would like for me to create for you please contact me! I accept commission work you can reach me at anitra008@yahoo.com Double click on the picture to see a full size image of the incredible detail in her eyes,hair and just about everywhere! It is truly a great size to view!


The poem was written by Anitra you will receive a free copy with each Card!

You will also get two freebies!
Freebie #1

Matching ACEO Print

Freebie #2

Matching Key Chain Print

Start a free album collection of Cute Art Worlds Designs!
You can find my newest creation at

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In Case You Were Wondering...

where I live, I'm in the UK . Perhaps this ACEO gives it away? UK? OK! is a fun piece using map stickers and a vintage postage stamp on hand painted corrugated card. But I can be more specific than that. The second image is of 'Evening Star', which shows my Celtic heritage (I'm a Scot, living in England). It has the atmosphere of a late summer evening in the North of Scotland, the colours of the hills and moorland. I miss it.

Find both these ACEOs and lots more besides just here

~Cute Art World~ Newest Creations~

~Introducing~

"Mr. Otis Toad"

Mr. Otis Toad holds tightly to his apple
As he reads the ninth chapter of The Chosen Ones!
Yellow fairy Donovan yells hey maybe I am one of them!
Please do tell, Mr. Otis Toad!
White Fairy Baby Tree said no, no I think it's me!
Tell them Mr. Otis Toad!
Checkered fairy Cindy Lou gave a loud shout that was really rude!
“Tell us silly frog, I can’t wait any longer!”
Mr. Otis Toad ruffled his nose and looked at little Lou
“Well we know it is most defiantly not you!”
He cleared his throat and gave a croak!
“Oh My it is Lady Di and I!”
Di was delighted and most invited, to lay her prayers to rest.
Checkered fairy Cindy Lou turned blue
As she wished them both the very best!
Donovan and baby Tree whispered secretly
It was always meant to be!
©Cute Art World
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New ACEO

Blue Zen Butterfly and Cherry Blossoms

from

Kathy Martin Studio

This painting was created using 18 and 24 Karat gold leaf and then made to look antique. The branches were painted in copper leaf. A six step process was used to create this 3D painting. It is painted on a standard playing card as cards work best with the 3D painting process.

Dimensions: 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (Standard ACEO size)

Both the Chinese and Japanese view butterflies as symbols of happiness and joy. The cherry blossom symbolizes feminine beauty in China and are believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times. Cherry Blossom (Sakura in Japanese) are omens of good fortune, emblems of love and affection, and represent spring time.


Click here for more details about this painting: Blue Zen Butterfly

Smiles,
Kathy

My Etsy Shop: http://www.kathymartinstudio.etsy.com
My Blog: http://www.kathymartinstudio.blogspot.com

Watercolor Autumn Landscape

(c) M Pruitt 2008

This my newest ACEO, "Autum Landscape 1". It is painted with watercolor on 140lb cold press.

Several special techniques were used in this watercolor landscape.

First, I used wet in wet to create the furthest trees. While the sky was still damp, I began painting the trees - delicately touching the brush to the paper so that the watercolor would spread in the shape of trees. I did several layers, with darker color, and then, while still wet, I used the tip of a pocket knife to carefully scratch in some tree trunks. This allowed the paint to settle in the scratches, making the tree trunks a bit darker.

After the background trees were completely dried, I complimented the darker scratched tree trunks with thinly painted trees using Daniel Smiths "Buff Titanium". It is a semi-transparent watercolor and added another layer to the trees for depth.

Another fun technique I used in this painting is a "Cheap Joe's" spatter screen. Spatters can be achieved in a variety of ways, but I really like this spatter screen. I used a variety of colors for my spatter and my rigger brush to turn some of it into grass blades!

(c) M Pruitt 2008

Here's another landscape I painted yesterday - "Autumn Landscape 2". Both ACEO's are available in my Etsy store - TheCreatorsPalette - click here.

Thank you for stopping by the ACEO Etsy Street Team's blog! Search ACETSY TEAM to find some great ACEO art!

got a treasury with all aceos

I caught a treasury...all aceos...all new people I have never seen before...all different types of techniques, clay, fiber etc....Hope it inspires you to try some new ways of making art. :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=22502

experimenting again, new card with clear tissue

I have been experimenting again. This time with some clear tissue paper I found at dollar tree. It has white flowers outlined on a clear background. I cut it out to fit the card and put one hand painted goddess behind it and one in front. Added Swarovski crystals to give it some dimension and here it is, a bounty card to answer my challenge of a goddess.

Sorry I should have posted the image

here is a new card that used embossing

Here is an interesting card called DREAM. I am using some embossed materials which makes for an interesting card.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14204939

New ACEOs

Here are a couple of woodpanel ACEOs that I made. They are in collage style. I hope that you all like them. :)

Anitra's ~ Cute Art World~

Cute Art Worlds
Newest Creation!

~Train Station, Travel Fairy~
"And His Shepherd Puppy"

Hi I did it! Finally I was able to get some alone time to complete another sweet Whimsical design! And in the end this is what came out.

Wilhelm and his little pup Duke have their tickets and are ready to catch the eight thirty train to London! Standing on the steps Wilhelm fret's over where he put black crows ticket!

"Special New Edition"
to my
~Travel Fairy Series~

Wilhelm & Duke
on


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PINK

These are two wood ACEO's that were done in Acrylic paint.
I am donating one of them to Breast Cancer research. Along with a couple 16" X 20" paintings, etc. :) I hope that you like them.

~Dragonfly Witch Kitty~

~Happy Halloween~

"Trick Or Treat"

*My Dragonfly Witch Kitty*

I know, I know it is like three months away! No it is not really my favorite holiday. Actually Christmas is! I had this picture of this beautiful Kitty Cat and had to come up with a design. She belongs to my Niece, she was estatic when I sent her new kitty to her.lol You can find my new Dragonfly Witch Kitty on

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~Party Fairy Girl And Her Clown Fairy Kitty~

"Keep it simple"
Is what my Husband tells me constantly!
I worked so hard on this design. Starting with the digitally painted legs,hand and neck. That alone took me three days to complete. Redefining her dress and all it's little creases took even more time..Not to mention the socks and little black patent leather shoes. Then there was all the embellishments that I added. The little diamonds placed on her shoes,brooch,necklace and sweet delicate bracelet were all custom to fit her sweet little body! lol Hard work "YES" it was but I always learn a little more each time. Patience it truly a virtue with this form of art. Then hubby steps in and says .....
"Why do you add all that clutter, I like it when it was just her and the Kitty!"
So guess what ? There are two versions of this design. There is my favorite and also hubby's too!

You Can find them
In

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Endangered Species Artwork

This is the video I made for YouTube on my endangered species series artwork. I would like to do something similar for the team as we've been discussing in our team group forum.

ACEO Archival Print from my original acrylic painting

This sweet birdie is from my original acrylic painting on canvas board in an ACEO archival print. It's available at my etsy shop: Barbara Giordano Art

New Slideshow!

I just learned how to make a slide showshow of my paintings.

Enjoy!

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To view all of my paintings visit my etsy store:

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http://www.kathymartinstudio.com/

smiles,

Kathy

Sweet TeA RoSe BaBy Fariy And CuP CaKe Fairy KiTTy

I have to tell you it is always a challenge for me to stop and go constantly having a little one scurry around me! Mama,Mama bunny milk,Mama Mama Key key (Blanket),Mama,Mama cry,cry (Binky,Nukey,Pacey) Omg I run and take care, then rush back before I forget my next move! lol But I always love the end results so it keeps me going! Plus for all that leave their lovely comments, I really appreciate it! It helps my Art Spirit as well! I hope you all enjoy my newest whimsical creation!
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~Cute Art World Newest Creations~ Anitra's Art

"Traveling Fairy"

Good morning
Sunshine!

It is time to pack up Kitty and Away We Go!

I created this little work of art yesterday.
It is an ACEO card 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in size.

Titled
~ Away We Go ~


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new cards on cajunbabe

FACE

an abstract miniature work of art that can be surrounded by a large mat or famed as is...

RACOON

about as silly as I get! what fun...
do you have these wildlife creatures
roaming your neighborhood?

"Watchful" by Dana Marie

Here is a new ACEO of mine, "Watchful". I'm accepting offers on this piece, as well as everything in my shop this summer!

Have a beautiful day!

Thank you for your interset!


~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Christmas In July...

...has led to me making some Yuletide ACEOs to sell in the sale section in my shop. For the first time, I'm using recycled materials in some of these pieces, mostly old Christmas cards, but there are some 3D pieces, like game markers, in some of them. I thought that it might be fun to poke a little gentle fun at the season, given that it's the middle of summer... hence the two cards shown here, one about turkeys, and the other, Kitty Christmas. Both are available in my artmixter etsy shop, along with other bargains! Why not pop in and have some fun!

~ ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE~

I just listed this beautiful ACEO card in my Etsy shop!
I hope you enjoy it!
~CUTE ART WORLD~
By Anitra

3 new greyhound dawg drawings

meet Miss Rosy, Gene and Tiger & Friend...I will post them on etsy right away.

BOGO - Post your BOGO

Good Morning, Henrietta - ACEO art card by BarbaraGiordanoArt


BOGO, Get Your BOGO - Buy one, Get one. List your bogo and/or shop your bogo at this thread on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5691060

NEWEST ACEO's

I have not added ACEO's in this blog for way to long...Hello to everyone and I hope you are all doing well. Here are a couple of my latest creations...

~Captured Fairy In A Jar~

Hello I thought I would show off my Captured Fairy In A Jar I woke up at 1 am because my head was spinning and finally at 5 am I finished!! And this is what come out of sleep deprivation! I hope you all enjoy it! My new little ACEO Creation!
Hugs,
Anitra

Embossed Tree ACEOs

I really had fun embossing these trees on metal; I hope you enjoy them. Clicking on the pictures will take you to the listings if you want to see more details.

What to do with my ACEOs? !!!

Over the past few years, I have heard, "but what do I do with them?"

Ideas :

ACEOs ... in a collection, sitting on a coffee table, make great conversation starters!

ACEOs ... hanging on a wall, all lined up Vertically, or horizontally...in matching frames
makes a bold statement!

ACEOs... all connected together in an accordian fashion, make fantastic books!

ACEOs ... Collaged... in a very large frame, make Wall ART!

ACEOs ... Make great little tags for gifts!


Share, collect, decorate ... with ACEOS!!!

YART Sale on Etsy

From June 11th - 20th a special sale is happening on ETSY. Select shop owners have slashed prices on great items in their store. Save $$$ on original and high quality aceo art cards and more. Go to this link on Etsy


Or use the search term "yart sale" on the ALL ITEMS drop down...

when searching for great art and crafts items at unbelieveable prices!

Hummingbird

For the hummingbird challenge at "Inspire me Thursday". Created on 140 lb. watercolor paper using inks and acrylics. Currently available at my etsy shop.
mariepattersonstudio.etsy.com

White Butterfly

I've been exploring mixed media, recently, and thought that it was time that I used some of those techniques in an ACEO or two. This is the first of them, White Butterfly. It started off as a painting, which I then collaged with tiny pieces of tissue paper, and overpainted, to show the texture. And finally, I added a felt butterfly. I love butterflies; they are a symbol of change, and they crop up repeatedly in my aceos. White Butterfly is available here along with other ACEOs I have made using this technique...enjoy! More will be added over the next day or so!
marion

New Blog Moderator...

Hi Everyone,

I'm very pleased to annouce that Debi (DMRiceArt) is our new blog moderator. Please join me in welcoming Debi. Debi values your input so please forward your suggestions and ideas for articles, sale promotions, how-to, interviews, etc., to her.

A special thank you to Debi for taking on the blog.

Barbara

New ACEO

My latest ACEO - Key to my Heart - is a mxed media card in a lovely deep turquiose. Hope you like it! You can see more of my ACEOs and other work in my Etsy shop.