I've just listed these 6 designs available in my etsy shop...
use them as a quick holiday greeting, a friendly postcard wish, a festive tag for a package
or punch a hole in the top and hang as an impromptu ornament...
'tis the season!
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11.30.2015
Holiday Greetings in my etsy shop!
I've just listed these 6 designs available in my etsy shop...
use them as a quick holiday greeting, a friendly postcard wish, a festive tag for a package
or punch a hole in the top and hang as an impromptu ornament...
'tis the season!
6.29.2015
Summer Sale!
Pack up some cards and prints for your next trip and you'll be ready to share your thoughts and adventures with everyone back home...free shipping on all orders until July 15, enter Summer2015 at checkout.
www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
2.20.2015
A shot of spring
So couldn't we all use a shot of spring...a bit of a bloom...to remind us that warmer weather is on its way...
I have a new series of Petite Prints in my etsy shop...some with a burst of yellow, others with a pop of pink,
still others with a haze of blue...
Order up a few of these prints...stick them up on a wall...a little washi tape will hold it...someplace where they will catch your eye...send off one or two to a friend...who doesn't like to get a surprise in the mail...
And to make it even more enticing...I'm offering free shipping...from now until March 1st...
just enter the code SPRING2015 when you check out
and here's hoping that we'll all be seeing blue skies and green fields soon...
8.21.2014
Petite Prints
New in my etsy shop...
Petite Prints!
High quality prints of my latest photographic collages...in a 6" x 9" print...
ready to be framed...
or just taped up on the wall for instant art...
or sent to a friend for a surprise greeting (envelope included)
(FYI - the print you receive will not have my watermark on the front)
Only $4 each plus shipping...
a sampling of the series...see the complete series at my etsy shop...
because who doesn't like a little art to look at...
Digging this vintage vibe...find more vintage inspiration over at Knick of Time
Vintage Inspiration Party...
Petite Prints!
High quality prints of my latest photographic collages...in a 6" x 9" print...
ready to be framed...
or just taped up on the wall for instant art...
or sent to a friend for a surprise greeting (envelope included)
(FYI - the print you receive will not have my watermark on the front)
Only $4 each plus shipping...
a sampling of the series...see the complete series at my etsy shop...
because who doesn't like a little art to look at...
Digging this vintage vibe...find more vintage inspiration over at Knick of Time
Vintage Inspiration Party...
4.11.2014
Spring Cleaning
I know it is spring now because the tulips are coming up...and though I wish it was a little warmer, I have bid adieu to winter...and have begun to lighten up with a little spring cleaning...
In the process, I decided that my Etsy shop needed a little spring cleaning...and a bit of lightening up...so starting today, I am having a SALE at my shop on my mixed-media medley boxes and my vintage tin collages...all of them are one of a kind...so when they are gone, they're gone!
In addition...I have added 6 new card designs...and one new variety set...4 flat notecards with a different design on each card...I feel that my photographic collages on these cards reflect the lighter mood of the season...
And I have permanently reduced the price of my 4 card sets to $6! That's a 20% savings to you!
So hop on over - click here
see what you like...place your order...
and if you let me know that you read my blog, I'll include a bonus gift for you...
In the process, I decided that my Etsy shop needed a little spring cleaning...and a bit of lightening up...so starting today, I am having a SALE at my shop on my mixed-media medley boxes and my vintage tin collages...all of them are one of a kind...so when they are gone, they're gone!
In addition...I have added 6 new card designs...and one new variety set...4 flat notecards with a different design on each card...I feel that my photographic collages on these cards reflect the lighter mood of the season...
And I have permanently reduced the price of my 4 card sets to $6! That's a 20% savings to you!
So hop on over - click here
see what you like...place your order...
and if you let me know that you read my blog, I'll include a bonus gift for you...
1.20.2014
From my studio to yours...
The start of a new year is always filled with the best of intentions...and organizing seems to top the list...
I think every year that I'm going to do a better job on organizing my studio space...
well, I actually made some progress and its not even the end of January!
Being a collage artist means that I collect a little bit of a lot of different things...and I have come to the realization that there is more here than I will ever need...so why not share the wealth...
I decided that I would create packets of all this flotsam and jetsam...and offer Multi Media Medley Boxes (or 3M Boxes for short) for sale at my etsy shop, fourcornersdesign
The sorting begins...I decided that organizing by color would be most effective...
The set-up...
The first steps...
After compiling quite a mountain of supplies, it occurred to me that this would never fit in an envelope or cellophane sleeve...boxes would be needed...several boxes in fact...I'm so happy that there's a restaurant supply store in my town...kraft cardboard take-out boxes were the ideal solution...
I began packing...a little fabric, some twine, vintage buttons, pages from old books, snips of old wallpaper, ticket stubs, game pieces...whatever caught my eye...each box weighing at least 8 ounces (that's half a pound of stuff!)
sealed up in colored tissue...with a label providing the incentive..."begin"
wrapped up in decorative ribbon with a signature tag...
you'll find 18 individual boxes for sale over at my etsy shop...
from my studio to yours...sent with creative mojo!
I think every year that I'm going to do a better job on organizing my studio space...
well, I actually made some progress and its not even the end of January!
Being a collage artist means that I collect a little bit of a lot of different things...and I have come to the realization that there is more here than I will ever need...so why not share the wealth...
I decided that I would create packets of all this flotsam and jetsam...and offer Multi Media Medley Boxes (or 3M Boxes for short) for sale at my etsy shop, fourcornersdesign
The sorting begins...I decided that organizing by color would be most effective...
The set-up...
The first steps...
After compiling quite a mountain of supplies, it occurred to me that this would never fit in an envelope or cellophane sleeve...boxes would be needed...several boxes in fact...I'm so happy that there's a restaurant supply store in my town...kraft cardboard take-out boxes were the ideal solution...
I began packing...a little fabric, some twine, vintage buttons, pages from old books, snips of old wallpaper, ticket stubs, game pieces...whatever caught my eye...each box weighing at least 8 ounces (that's half a pound of stuff!)
sealed up in colored tissue...with a label providing the incentive..."begin"
wrapped up in decorative ribbon with a signature tag...
you'll find 18 individual boxes for sale over at my etsy shop...
from my studio to yours...sent with creative mojo!
1.16.2014
From the heart
Though I'm a firm believer in sending a note anytime to let someone know I care...Valentine's Day is the perfect day to send messages of love...
Whether its for a sweetheart...or a dear friend...or a cherished family member, why not send a simple note letting them know that they are thought of and appreciated...
I have three new vintage art cards in my etsy shop...simple images on which to write your greetings...
each design is packaged in a set of 4 flat notecards...
"friendship hearts"
"two hearts"
"pink camellia"
I also have variety sets...4 flat notecards, 4 different designs...
I like this set for Valentine's Day...fresh, pink, hint of spring...
Get all the details...
and order information at my etsy shop,
www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
Mention that you read my blog when you order and I'll throw in a bonus gift for you...a little love for everyone!
Whether its for a sweetheart...or a dear friend...or a cherished family member, why not send a simple note letting them know that they are thought of and appreciated...
I have three new vintage art cards in my etsy shop...simple images on which to write your greetings...
each design is packaged in a set of 4 flat notecards...
"friendship hearts"
"two hearts"
"pink camellia"
I also have variety sets...4 flat notecards, 4 different designs...
I like this set for Valentine's Day...fresh, pink, hint of spring...
Get all the details...
and order information at my etsy shop,
www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
Mention that you read my blog when you order and I'll throw in a bonus gift for you...a little love for everyone!
1.09.2014
Kick start
With the new year, comes new beginnings...
I find at the start of the year, I'm always ready to plunge into an art project to get the creative juices flowing...
Opportunity met up with inspiration when I read about Lesley Riley's call for submissions. Lesley recently published the book, Quotes Illustrated, which is a compilation of artistic interpretations of selected quotes. The initial run of the book caught the eye of a larger publisher, so Lesley is re-vamping the book and thus looking for additional art submissions that will lead to a bigger and better version in the fall. I emailed her with my information and the quote that I wanted to illustrate...once I got the go-ahead, I worked to create three different interpretations of the quote. I was allowed to submit two illustrations...which can't be shared here...but I thought I would share the third illustration which was not submitted...
the quote is one of my favorites...
I'm experimenting with a new art process...incorporating a scan of an original multi-media collage with layers of original photographs...image on top of image...some parts revealed...other parts obscured...
There's still time to submit illustrations if you're interested...but the clock is ticking...get all the info over at Lesley's site - www.lesleyriley.com/weblog
With inspiration flowing freely...and having the enthusiasm of the new year, I decided to start cleaning up my office and my studio in the spirit of fresh projects to begin...I like giving myself the challenge of creating a collage from the scrapes leftover on my work table...limitations has its virtues...
I found a few snitchels of paper targets...you might remember that I participated in the Target Practice Project with a host of other artists...all coordinated by Laura Tringali Holmes...you can read about the project and see all the artist submissions here...
so with bits of targets...and a few other scraps...I created the King Charmer...
After the completion of the paper collage, I scanned the image and then continued to layer texture over it via Photoshop...it was great to be able to experiment with different techniques and applications without ruining the original composition if something didn't turn out as I expected...
As I stated at the start...a new year always brings renewed enthusiasm...I've been clearing out my studio...and getting ready to re-stock my etsy shop with great finds and vintage treasures, along with original art collages...now if the weather would just cooperate with a few sunny days so I could take decent pictures...stay tuned!
I find at the start of the year, I'm always ready to plunge into an art project to get the creative juices flowing...
Opportunity met up with inspiration when I read about Lesley Riley's call for submissions. Lesley recently published the book, Quotes Illustrated, which is a compilation of artistic interpretations of selected quotes. The initial run of the book caught the eye of a larger publisher, so Lesley is re-vamping the book and thus looking for additional art submissions that will lead to a bigger and better version in the fall. I emailed her with my information and the quote that I wanted to illustrate...once I got the go-ahead, I worked to create three different interpretations of the quote. I was allowed to submit two illustrations...which can't be shared here...but I thought I would share the third illustration which was not submitted...
the quote is one of my favorites...
I'm experimenting with a new art process...incorporating a scan of an original multi-media collage with layers of original photographs...image on top of image...some parts revealed...other parts obscured...
There's still time to submit illustrations if you're interested...but the clock is ticking...get all the info over at Lesley's site - www.lesleyriley.com/weblog
With inspiration flowing freely...and having the enthusiasm of the new year, I decided to start cleaning up my office and my studio in the spirit of fresh projects to begin...I like giving myself the challenge of creating a collage from the scrapes leftover on my work table...limitations has its virtues...
I found a few snitchels of paper targets...you might remember that I participated in the Target Practice Project with a host of other artists...all coordinated by Laura Tringali Holmes...you can read about the project and see all the artist submissions here...
so with bits of targets...and a few other scraps...I created the King Charmer...
After the completion of the paper collage, I scanned the image and then continued to layer texture over it via Photoshop...it was great to be able to experiment with different techniques and applications without ruining the original composition if something didn't turn out as I expected...
As I stated at the start...a new year always brings renewed enthusiasm...I've been clearing out my studio...and getting ready to re-stock my etsy shop with great finds and vintage treasures, along with original art collages...now if the weather would just cooperate with a few sunny days so I could take decent pictures...stay tuned!
11.01.2013
A turn of the page
And with the turn of the page...it is now November...and plans begin for the holidays ahead...
I don't like to rush the seasons...Thanksgiving never seems to get enough attention...but sometimes a little
pre-planning is necessary...which is why, starting today, you will find holiday cards in my etsy shop.
New this year...a packet of 4 folded notecards...
just the right size to send a special note...
or tie onto a present for a favorite friend.
Ordering information and details at
www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
In the weeks ahead, I be adding in a few more new designs...I'll keep you posted...
I don't like to rush the seasons...Thanksgiving never seems to get enough attention...but sometimes a little
pre-planning is necessary...which is why, starting today, you will find holiday cards in my etsy shop.
New this year...a packet of 4 folded notecards...
just the right size to send a special note...
or tie onto a present for a favorite friend.
Ordering information and details at
www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
In the weeks ahead, I be adding in a few more new designs...I'll keep you posted...
10.10.2013
An unconventional wrap
No surprise...I like to wrap presents...but not in any conventional manner...
I prefer the outside of the gift to reflect what the inside holds...this recent recycled journal that I created on commission was designed for a woman who remodels old houses and loves rusty things...a sheet from a set of blueprint plans was the perfect paper...encircled with a length of ancient fabric drywall tape and secured with linen twine...
The roll of very old fabric drywall tape is one of those lucky finds that I am metering out its use...this is the reason why I always go to the basement and garage first at any estate sale...while all the guys are pawing over the tools, I am hunting for those remainders that are of no use to anyone currently...but provide creative fodder. In this day and age, no one would use cloth drywall tape for seaming...there's all sorts of composite materials that are stronger and more durable...so this roll sat in the corner...until I came along and snatched it up...
I also like to include the card as part of the package...one of my vintage art cards with the announcement of "JUNK" was the ideal tag...with a hole punched at each end, its easy to knot the twine to keep it all secure...
Wanting some of those "JUNK" cards for your own...newly listed in my etsy shop, you can find all the details here...
and if you mention you read about the cards on my blog, I'll throw in a bonus prize with your order...
I'm taking a few days off and visiting my sister...but you can follow my antics on Instagram (user name fourcornersdesign) or my four corners design Facebook page...
Hoping all of you have a fabulous fall weekend!
I prefer the outside of the gift to reflect what the inside holds...this recent recycled journal that I created on commission was designed for a woman who remodels old houses and loves rusty things...a sheet from a set of blueprint plans was the perfect paper...encircled with a length of ancient fabric drywall tape and secured with linen twine...
The roll of very old fabric drywall tape is one of those lucky finds that I am metering out its use...this is the reason why I always go to the basement and garage first at any estate sale...while all the guys are pawing over the tools, I am hunting for those remainders that are of no use to anyone currently...but provide creative fodder. In this day and age, no one would use cloth drywall tape for seaming...there's all sorts of composite materials that are stronger and more durable...so this roll sat in the corner...until I came along and snatched it up...
I also like to include the card as part of the package...one of my vintage art cards with the announcement of "JUNK" was the ideal tag...with a hole punched at each end, its easy to knot the twine to keep it all secure...
Wanting some of those "JUNK" cards for your own...newly listed in my etsy shop, you can find all the details here...
and if you mention you read about the cards on my blog, I'll throw in a bonus prize with your order...
I'm taking a few days off and visiting my sister...but you can follow my antics on Instagram (user name fourcornersdesign) or my four corners design Facebook page...
Hoping all of you have a fabulous fall weekend!
8.26.2013
Fresh Paint wrap-up
I know that it was a week ago that this annual art show wrapped up...but I was immediately thrown into the throes of wedding planning (more on that later) so it took a little extra time to get everything put away, photos organized and blog updated...
It was a great show...beautiful weather (though a tad windy!), gorgeous venue, wonderful camaraderie and happy customers! Several of my original collages from "a former life" series sold...including one of my favorites...I'm sorry to see it go...but it went to a gentleman who loves irises as much as I do...
There were many great artists...a few of my favorites here...
It was a great show...beautiful weather (though a tad windy!), gorgeous venue, wonderful camaraderie and happy customers! Several of my original collages from "a former life" series sold...including one of my favorites...I'm sorry to see it go...but it went to a gentleman who loves irises as much as I do...
There were many great artists...a few of my favorites here...
What...you say you missed the show...or you don't live in the Pacific NW...not to worry...these artists either sell on etsy or you can contact them for info on where to buy their art...
Jody Carlson Cain - Latitude Studios - http://latitudejcain.blogspot.com/
Christine Stoll - https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristineStollOnEtsy
Peter Godwin - http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-PGodwin/StoreFront.bok
Sarah Bak - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahBak
Shelley Holm - From the Alley to the Gallery https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShelleyHolm
Tammi Sloan - My Brown Wren - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyBrownWren
And me...https://www.etsy.com/shop/fourcornersdesign
I'm hoping to having my mini collages in my etsy shop by the end of September...but in the meantime, if you are interested in buying one, just email me for details...
2.27.2013
Spring fever
I don't know what it is about this year...winter just seems so long...its not as if we've had a tough time...
really no snow to speak of...but cold...and gray...and damp...
I've been working on new vintage art card designs...some with a fresh, springlike view...like these...
A high-res reproduction of one of my collages...combining vintage ephemera with found objects...4 flat notecards in a set...perfect to mail in the enclosed envelope...send as a postcard...use as a gift tag...frame as a mini art print...so versatile!
Pop over to my etsy shop, fourcornersdesign, to get all the details...and place an order...use the code SPRINGFEVER when you check-out to get 20% off your order until March 20 (the first day of spring!)
And now there's a link to my etsy shop on my four corners design Facebook page...just look for the "SHOP" button at the top of the page, right underneath my picture banner...
Sending a hand written note...to let someone know that you're thinking about them...a simple gesture...spread a little sun while we wait for spring...do it today...
really no snow to speak of...but cold...and gray...and damp...
I've been working on new vintage art card designs...some with a fresh, springlike view...like these...
A high-res reproduction of one of my collages...combining vintage ephemera with found objects...4 flat notecards in a set...perfect to mail in the enclosed envelope...send as a postcard...use as a gift tag...frame as a mini art print...so versatile!
Pop over to my etsy shop, fourcornersdesign, to get all the details...and place an order...use the code SPRINGFEVER when you check-out to get 20% off your order until March 20 (the first day of spring!)
And now there's a link to my etsy shop on my four corners design Facebook page...just look for the "SHOP" button at the top of the page, right underneath my picture banner...
Sending a hand written note...to let someone know that you're thinking about them...a simple gesture...spread a little sun while we wait for spring...do it today...
11.05.2012
The gift of handmade
With the calendar turning over to November, the pace toward the holidays quickens...this past weekend I was part of an artist studio sale...where several artists provided plenty of opportunity to begin whittling down that gift list.
I encourage you to give handmade this holiday season...the artistic community needs your support...and with a wide range of talents/mediums/price ranges, you are sure to find the perfect gift...one made with soul and inspiration...
A snapshot of the artistic work available...starting off with Leslie West, the hostess of our event on Mercer Island...
Though I neglected to get a pic, we also had Michael Pinckney of Pinckney Cookie Cafe with the best cookies ever made!
Like what you see...make sure you visit Full Circle Studio, Gem + Bone Jewelry...and moi, four corners design for holiday gift ideas that you can purchase wherever you live!
What's up next? well Jan, Brett and Suzanne will be at Best of the Northwest Show in Seattle, Nov 16-18.
And I'll be joining Brett and Suzanne at the Phinney Winter Festival, Dec 1 & 2 in Seattle...
But no matter where you live, there's an artist community...
and I encourage you to seek them out...
and give the gift of handmade this season...
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