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Project Planner: Fun With Florals
The ideas explored here do not have to with dried flower buds or potpourri type materials. Instead, explorations with pressed flowers are made.
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altered books
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handmade books
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art journal
Alter a Cardboard Picture
How many times have you gone to a discount store and saw those cardboard pictures in plastic picture frames? They are are a great mixed-media art opportunities!
assemblage
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embellishment
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beading
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decoupage
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altered art
Altered Art Project: Painting
This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.
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altered book
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assemblage painting. altered painting
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mixed media
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mixed media art
Sandpaper Uses for Artists
Use of sandpaper is not reserved only for woodworking projects. Get out this gritty stuff and let's make some art!
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distressed art
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distress ink
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altered book
Turn Junk and Clutter Into Art
There comes a time when we all go through our attics, basements, and closets only to find things we wonder why we own. Rather than throw these out, turn them into art.
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altered art
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mixed media art
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trash to treasure
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collage
A Letter to My Host
One reader felt moved to write a letter to her "host" describing her own frustrations...
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mpd
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abuse
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dissociation
Alter a Terracotta Flower Pot
Spring fever is here and with that comes gardening! Mixed media artists bring in the season by marrying gardening an art through alteration projects!
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altered objects
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altered flowerpots
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decorating flowerpots
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kids craft
Chalkboard Paint Projects
With the addition of chalkboard paint in a child's playroom, the door of creativity is left propped open. Why not use it on other things, too?
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altered art
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altered project
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kids crafts
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altered junk
Project Planner: Altered Covers
Creating handmade books are wonderful projects, but we're going to focus solely on the covers of these creations in this week's Project Planner.
art journal
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art book
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handmade book
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handmade journal
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altered book
The History of Altered Books, Examples, and How to Make One
An altered book is a beautiful artform with an interesting history. Learn how to make your own and see examples of these works of art.
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humument
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archimedes palimpsest
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how to alter a book
Use Found Objects in Artwork
When was the last time you found something really interesting and thought about using it in a piece of art? Found art and found art objects are great to work with!
found art
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found objects
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assemblage art
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collage
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altered art
Alter a Candleholder
There are a lot of plain candleholders on the market these days. Rather than looking at them as plain, turn them into a creative opportunity.
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altered art
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altering things
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embellishing objects
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assemblage art
Altered Book Cover Art Project
Why have boring notebook covers when you can add your own personal touch through the use of mixed media art techniques? Let's get crafty!
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alterd book
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book art
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altered notebook
Altering Empty Boxes Art Project
Using a recycled box, create a piece of mixed-media art useful as a gift, to hold trinkets or send through the mail. Use of collage techniques is applied.
transform old box
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mixed media art project
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make gift box
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children easy craft project
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rainy day activity
Beyond Boring Politics: Washington D.C.'s Alter Ego
Washington, D.C.'s neighborhoods are where it's at! Skip The Mall and find the soul -- yes, one actually exists -- of America's capital city.
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alternative
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offbeat
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neighbourhoods
David Duchovny - Agent Mulder's alter-ego.
A profile of X-Files star David Duchovny.
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x-files
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science fiction tv
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Could alter your plans
Are you plannind a visit during hurricane season? Do you know what you would do if a storm threatened during your visit? Get the inside info here...
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french quarter
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vacation
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travel
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weather
Pre and Post Operative Care for Rabbits
Tips for preparing your rabbit for spay or neuter surgery, and for helping them recover.
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neuter
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surgery
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fasting
Touched by the Finger of Fate: Altering History at the Battle of Shiloh, Part I
What would a study of history be without a little speculation now and then? In this article, we take a look at how two of the thousands of bullets fired during the battle of Shiloh may have altered the course of the Civil War. See if you agree.
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shiloh
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grant
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albert sidney johnston
Touched by the Finger of Fate: Altering History at the Battle of Shiloh, Part II
In the final installment of 'the finger of fate,' we see how close Ulysses S. Grant may have come to death on April 6th, 1862 at Shiloh.
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shiloh
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grant
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ulysses s. grant
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johnston
What's Your Size
How to take your measurements and decide on the size of the garment you want to sew. Links to measurement charts and how to make a dress form out of duct tape.
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dressmaking
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size
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measurements
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fit
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Rabbit
A few reasons why you should spay or neuter your rabbit.
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neuter
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isoflourene
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surgery
Altered Books Revisited
altered books revisited
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book art
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book arts
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rubber stamps
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rubber stamping
Bacterium Altered to Fight Tooth Decay
If this research works in humans as well as rats we maybe saying a yogurt a day keeps the dentist drill away!
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mutans
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mutans group
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dental caries
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caries
Getting Started on an Altered Book
A simple how-to article to help you get started, using my own example as a jump-start for your altered book.
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art
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memories
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memento
How to Alter Ceramic Tiles
Sometimes, when visiting a home improvement center or a surplus store, there are remnant tiles available to purchase. Why not turn them into art?
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altered object
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mixed media art
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ceramic tile art
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assemblage art
In Dreams You Will Lose Part 2: ALTERED STATES
William Hurt gets primitive.
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psychedelics
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ken russell
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paddy chayevsky
Maggie has been "altered".
If you are a responsible caring dog owner, there are many very good reasons to consider spaying and neutering your dog(s),
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spaying
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fixing
NASCAR May Alter Championship
It was reported on Thursday that Brian France is considering an amendment to the current Nextel Cup Chase For the Championship format.
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nextel cup
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chase for the championship
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brian france
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tony stewart
Portfolios on Pages...Altered Books
Altered books-art for the creatively literate!
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embossing
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emboss
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rubber stamp
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rubber stamped
Spirituality is an Altered State of Consciousness
Wondering about the spiritual part of recovery and how important it is? It is the foundation of recovery. So how you do you get on a spiritual path?
spirituality
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god
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higher power
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addiction
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alcoholism
The Shaman's Path
Part one of "The Shaman's Path" - A look into Shamanic healing methods.
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healing
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women
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pagan
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spiritual
Altered Art Project: Tea Box
Alter a tea box (in this case, cardboard) into a treasure box using old book pages, collage elements, embellishments and whatever else your imagination kicks up.
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distress ink
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Altered Art Projects for Fall
The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!
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autumn
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themed
Baby's Monogrammed Altered Journal
Pretty paper, rickrack, and flower accents frame a chipboard monogram letter for a wonderful homemade journal that every new parent can use. Journal prompts included.
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patterned paper
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monogram chipboard letter
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homemade gift
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new parents
Creating an Altered Clipboard
An altered clipboard makes a great gift for teachers, friends, or family members.
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handmade teacher gift
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paper crafting project
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scrapbooking project
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using paper crafting techniques
Project Planner – Altered Baskets
There are so many different projects mixed media artists can tackle when it comes to altering baskets. Let's take another look at Easter basket alterations.
easter basket project
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basket alteration
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altered object
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trash to treasure
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mixed media art
Add Interactive Elements to Art
Creating projects within projects is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging coming up with new ideas. Let's look at some!
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art journal
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altered book
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object
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found
Art Journal to Explore Beauty
Everyone has their own definition of what they think is beautiful. Explore your definition of beauty in your art journal.
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Art Journal to Explore Feelings
This art journal prompt focuses on the explorations of feelings. Because more than one feeling will be associated, be sure to set aside more than one sitting.
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art journal ideas
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collage
Artist Date Idea #5
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas weekly.
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paint chips
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Artist's Tool Kit: Game Pieces
It's happened to us all. We've got three or four game boxes with that, that or the other thing. Why keep them? It's trash, right? No way! Use these game pieces in art!!
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mixed media
Artists Date Idea #4
In keeping with a lot of your goals to go on Artist Dates through use of Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, I'll be presenting Artist Date Ideas weekly.
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paint chips
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paint chip art
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assemblage art
Cut a Canvas Into Quarters
Turning one piece of art into another is a creative twist to layering mixed media art techniques. Create something, cut it up, and create something new!
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assemblage
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mixed media painting
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found objects
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ephemera
Cut-Out Canvas Art Project
Most often, painters look at a canvas as a clean, solid surface waiting to have elements added to it while acting as a foundation. Not in a mixed-media artist's studio.
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assemblage art
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niches
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altered art
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mixed media art
Embellishing Tiles to Make Artwork
Laying things up and making a mess is a lot of fun. Challenge yourself to work on a small piece, the size of a ceramic tile.
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collage art
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embellished art
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embellish tiles
Explore Artistic Boundaries
There isn't a mixed-media artist out there that doesn't have envelopes, boxes or drawers full of what they call randomness. Use these to break free!
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art journal
Leftover Makeover Art Project Idea
Do not throw those scraps away! Set them aside and use them for the projects outlined here. You will be surprised what you will come up with!
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art journal
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collage
Being 'Petriotic'
Red and white puppies stumbled and climbed over each other, creating a squirming mass of six tails and twenty-four legs. Find out what happens to them.
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Don't Throw That Away!
Don't throw those pieces of cardboard from food boxes or other boxes gathered from regular household use! There are several uses for these recycled pieces of cardboard.
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