A Mini Book for Gillian

Pages 1/2 of my mini book for Gillian Jansen, 3.5 x 5 inches (approx.), Collage/Mixed Media, January 2011, Text: "Letters from the dead… the lost souls who loved me…"

Pages 2/3 of my mini collage book for Gillian Jansen, 3.5 x 5 inches (approx.), Collage/Mixed Media, January 2011, Text: "follow me […]

Christmas by the Book

Geraldine James' Creative Walls will definitely have you digging up your old treasures, junk and art work to transform your wall space!

Can you believe it, there are only 15 days left until Christmas! If you’re still searching for that special book to give as a gift to another creative soul (or yourself!) […]

Molly Peacock’s Book Unearths Mary Delany’s Paper Garden

Michelle Casey, "Body Talk", Mixed Media/Collage, June 7 2010 features Mary Delany's embroidery work in the background.

With several projects on the go, I haven’t had much time to read this year. Even still, I’m slowly ploughing through several books. One is Molly Peacock’s: The Paper Garden; the true story of eighteenth century […]

Put All Your Troubles in a God Jar

My Newest God Jar, January 2011

Several years ago, I was feeling down and out about life. Living each new day was a scary thing. Terrified of what prospects the future held, I spent many a sleepless night. Turning a blind eye to the successful celebratory moments of my life, I viewed it […]

12 Days Until Christmas Collage/Mixed Media Gift Ideas!

If you’re like me, you probably still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (Yikes!). Here are some recommendations for the creative soul on your list. Thanks to my friend Olive Jones for referring #s 1, 2 & 9:

1. Jane Davies: Collage Journeys: A Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork A thorough book on the subject […]