Whoop Whoop We've Got a Winner!!

Hey friends,

 

 Just a quickie to say THANK YOU to the sweet wonderful artists who participated in my very first ATC Swap!! Great artists created some amazing ATC's. I will post some pictures as soon as I have all the participants permission to post on the blog. Also a Big Thank You to Nancy from

Crowabout StudioB @Deviant Scrap for providing the grand prize and some other cool goodies!!! I had a great time with this and look forward to my next swap!!

 

So here we go!

 

The WINNER IS.................

 

JACKIE HEDLUND

 

 

 

Congrats Ms Jackie you are the winner of the goodies from Crowabout StudioB including a $5.00 gift certificate. Please email me with your personal email so I can send you info on how to receive your gift certificate.

 

All of our participants please be watching your snail mail as your swap items are on their way!!!

 

Once again Thank you all for participating! Be watching for info on my next swap coming soon!!

 

Tah Tah for now all!

 

Mel'odee

A Little Origami, The Robin's Nest and Altered Pages

Hi everyone,
Well it is already March and all I can say is "I am ready for SPRING"!!! And would ya believe it, it's suppose to start snowing and icing here in the Ozarks again tonight!!! YUK!!!

Today I want to share with you a little banner I created using some wonderful supplies from "The Robin's Nest"  and Altered Pages

I got a little motivation for this project from my 4 granddaughters Aspen, Emory, Gracie and Bella whom all  have birthdays beginning in March and ending May 1st.  Birthdays around here are never ending in the spring but Mawmaw doesn't mind. It gets the creative juices flowing!!  LOL

I decided to use a little origami in my project and created the dresses. I used papers from the Robins Nest "Easter Collection" and then applied their sweet little "Dew Drops"on the bodice to resemble buttons. I used some other lace and bling I had on hand. Next I used the AP "Think Pink" collage sheet and enlarged the face of the little girl. I then mounted her to some heavy card stock and fussy cut the image out and mounted her to the dress. Next I created some other little banner pieces and attached everything to some vintage lace I had in my stash.

 

 

 

 

I just love the way it turned out. There is so much you could do with these and my muse was going nuts!!! LOL  I could see these not only as a banner but  how cute would they be mounted to some Altered Pages Silly Sticks to be used as puppets for a little girls birthday party!!

If you would like to know how to create these fun little paper dolls please join me here Saturday March 15th for the directions on how I created theses sweet origami dresses and adding their bodies.

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. Until Next time,

Have a beautiful Art filled day!!

Mel'odee

"No Pinching" Vintage Lapel Pin

Hi everyone and welcomed to Atelier Mel'odee!!

Today I am participating in www.Alteredpages.com's 

 "Trending Tuesday"

which will be happening the first Tuesday of each month over at

www.alteredpages-artsociates.blogspot.com

 

 I had so much fun mixing up and playing with some cool products and am excited to share. Please read all of  my post as I will be doing another giveaway which I will be doing each month  on Altered Pages "Trending Tuesday"

 It's almost St Patty's Day and I wanted to create something in remembrance of my Father in Law who not only passed on St Patty's Day, but enjoyed this day as one of his favorite holidays. He was such an awesome spirited man who loved to prank and pinch, lol. So in honor of him I created this cute little lapel pin to ward off all those Green pranksters out there who love to "PINCH" if  they don't see green!!! LOL

 

I used the collage sheet St Pat's Day from Altered Pages and fussy cut the little Leprechaun. After all what would St Pat's day be with out the little guy!

 

 

 

 

Next, I adhered him down onto another collage image I already had. I then adhered the images down to a piece of fabric and covered the entire piece with gel matte medium. I used my Gelatos along with my Niji Water Brush to shade my quote a light green. Once all was dry I sewed several layers together and added a handemade muslin four leaf clover, ( I used Dylusions spray ink to dye the muslin) and some yummy lace, a silk rose. a pin back and some eyelets in case one might decide to add a chain or ribbon and wear as a necklace!!.

 

 

I used an image from AP's collage sheet Music to My Soul and adhered it down to some heavy card stock to use as a display tag. I created a couple different styles as you see below. I typically only create duplicates if I want to keep one myself. 

I will be using these sweet pins as little RAK's to some lucky person as well as giving one away here on the blog. All you have to do is leave me a comment and on Friday I will use my random number generator to choose a lucky recipient!!  If you would like to grab some of the products I used just click on the link I shared and it will take you directly there. I hope you have enjoyed your visit here today. Keep browsing the other Design Team members sites as they have created some WONDERFUL items as well!!

Thanks for dropping by!!

 

         Mel'odee

Are You Ready For The Ball?

Hi everyone,

I am so excited to tell you about the newest kit from

CrowAbout StudioB @ Deviant Scrap!!

But first, let me show you what I created using this Lucious new kit just in time for the Ball!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love love love masks! Being originally from the south Mardi Gras has always been intriguing to me especially the art . Masks are my all time favorite for this event and so when I saw the new kit had a template to create one I just had to use it. I used images from the elements kit as well as images from the paper pack. Worked a little magic with some lace and ribbon and a little paint and Wa lah!!
Alrighty are you ready? The new kit is called,

"The Light Gatherer"

You can find all the images and papers you need to create one of your own just in time for the ball by clicking on the links below!!

 Crowabout StudioB at Deviant Scrap:

The Light Gatherer Elementshttp://www.deviantscrap.com/shop/product.php?productid=21787&cat=&page=

 The Light Gatherer Papershttp://www.deviantscrap.com/shop/product.php?productid=21786&cat=249&page=1

 

Well that's all for now my amazing art friends. OH, I almost forgot be watching the end of February as I will announce the next Swap!! It's going to be a great one!!

 

Tah Tah for Now,

 I hope you have a Beautiful Whimsy Artsy day!!

 

Mel'odee

Flying High with Niji Water Color Brushes and AlteredPages.com

Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by!! Today is my day to share over on the Altered Pages Blog. I will be sharing a few tips on what I used in creating page one day / one of my Gritty Jane 40 Portraits Journal.

 I hope you will pop over and check it out!! Just click on the link above. I also hope you will check out all of the great projects by our fabulous design team!! The blog look is changing and some amazing things will be happening. Be watching as well for some awesome Guest designers!

Well, time to get back to my little atelier in the hills and create.

Until next time my amazing peeps,

 

Let you MUSE FLY HIGH!!!

                                              Mel'odee

Day 1 Gritty Janes 40 Portrait Challenge

Hi everyone, Just spent the day watching this crazy snow fall while getting my art on. I mean really what better way to spend a snowy day, Right?

 

Well , today I decided to take a friend up on an offer to get involved with a cool challenge. See, I have been wanting to work more on drawing and painting faces so I went over and checked out

Jane  Spakowsky's (Gritty Jane) 40 Portraits Challenge on Facebook.

What a great place and some amazing artists. It got me so pumped I thought "Why Not".

 

Now the goal is to create 40 portraits any medium any style. You are also given daily word prompts to help you get started. You don't have to complete in any time frame but she does ask that you "Play Daily". Well, you don't have to ask me twice!!! LOL

 

So today I bring you my "Day1" 

                                                 My word prompt was "Layering"

How perfect a prompt because I really love to layer paint and paper.

 

Like this challenge so well  I have already started # 2.

 

That being said my peeps, it's time to run!  If you are interested, you can join the challenge over on Facebook -

 Gritty Jane's 40 Portraits Challenge

 

More portraits to come so keep checking back if you like!

 

 

                           Mel’odee

Valentine Matchbox Giveaway

Hey my sweet Valentine Groupies!!

I did an article for Altered Pages on these Sweet over sized Valentine Matchboxes

 

 

 and I am doing a giveaway here on my blog today!
To participate
click on the link below and go check out my post.
 

www.alteredpages-artsociates.blogspot.com

 

Next, come back here and leave a comment with the name of the special tool is I used and your name will go into a drawing to receive one of your very own treat boxes filled with some yummy Godiva chocolates!!

 

 WINNER

will be announced of course

 

VALENTINES DAY

 February 14th!!

                     Mel’odee
 

YIPPEEEE!!! Who's Ready For A SWAP???

Hey everyone!! I am SOOO Pumped you are here and hope you are ready for my very first of many swaps!!! I can't tell you enough how excited I am that you are thinking of joining in on the Fun!!

As some of  you know I have the privilege of being a Creative Team member with the fantabulous

CrowAbout StudioB @ Deviant Scrap.com

 Nancy ( aka  Ms Fancy Pants) designs some of the most amazing graphics and I love love love getting my Zetti on with all the unique and extraordinary elements! So with that said I am sure you are getting the hint that this first swap will be all about her and her newest kit

"Bit by Bit"

You can find some amazing examples using her kits on her

Facebook Page

Nancy Baumiller - Crowabout Studiob at Deviantscrap.com

  

or

 her blog

www.crowabout.blogspot.com

Now that I have given you the link Please go check out her page and hit the LIKE button

 as she is co-hosting this swap with me and has so generously donated a

$5.00 Gift Certificate
to
CrowAbout StudioB
for the
 Prize Drawing

 here on

 Atelier Mel'odee for this months swap

BAZINGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 I got so excited about the ATC Swap I created a few of my own

  The Graphics Kit
 "Bit by Bit"
 has so many cool elements

Not to mention background papers

you can find them here:

Bit by Bit Element Pack

 Bit by Bit Paper Pack

So my ATC Junqie's here's

The Details!!

This Month's Theme:
"LOVE"
 (not romantic) but more Freedom to Love self

Although you may use elements from any of  Crowabout StudioB kits,

 the kit for this month is her newest

 "Bit by Bit"

You will create 3 ATC's

2 to be traded with other artists and 1 to trade with me!!

 I will create a photo album on

 My Facebook Page

Melodee Isaacs

So I may give Shout Outs as they come in!! YIPPEEEE!!

Swap Opens TODAY

JANUARY 30th

and

  DEADLINE

 February 28th

 Announcement of  Drawing
WINNER

 For The

$5.00 Gift Certificate
to
CrowAbout StudioB

 (and a few extras from Ms Fancy Pants herself!!)

 March 1st!!

To Enter

the
Swap and the Drawing

Please send a $5.00 PAYPAL "GIFT" Invoice
( Friends and Family section on PayPal)
for Return Postage and Handling
 (tucking in a few little goodies)

 to

Atelier Mel'odee

Email: Melodee.oia@gmail.com

With this being is first Swap
I will be limiting it to

 15 participants
 this month,
(this way I don't get overwhelmed my first time out!! LOL)

If you become unable to participate after entering please let me know asap so someone else may have the chance. I will gladly return postage and handling during the first two weeks of  the swap but after that there will be NO returns!

All entries should be in the mail by February 20 no matter your location, however for international  participants I am in the USA so you should send out two weeks prior to

Deadline
February 28th.

Also please try and make your ATC's as easy to place in a standard size envelope as possible (especially international)!! This helps save on mailing costs as oversized envelopes can cost almost DOUBLE the standard cost!

Well peeps that's it in a nutshell LOL ;)
 If I have forgotten anything please feel free to leave me a comment or pop me an email (www.melodee.oia@gmail.com) with any questions you may have!!

Remember the Deadline to receive them all is

FEBRUARY 28th

and

I will announce
WINNER
on
March 1st

I am sooo excited and can't wait to have you join in!! Thanks again for popping in and
a
BIG THANKS to

 NANCY BAUMILLER

of

CrowAbout StudioB

At

Deviant Scrap .Com

Blessings My Artful Peeps

              Mel’odee

New Kit From Crow About StudioB

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know Ms Nancy at Crow About StudioB  has come out with a new kit !! I am so excited about this as I will be hosting my very first ATC swap using her
 "Bit by Bit" kit available now over at www.deviantscrap.com

 

 

Her images are amazing and I can't wait to show you the ATC's I have created with them. I hope you are ready for some awesome fun. For all of the details please join me on Thursday January 30, 2014. I will be showing off some fun art as well as sharing with you all the information on how you can participate in the February ATC swap!! It's going to be a Zettilicious good time!!

So until then

Happy Arting my Peeps!!

 

                                                                    Mel’odee

 

Little Asian Houses

Hey folks, Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Tuesday morning. It is so great to finally be back in my atelier creating! Not to mention how great it was to say GOODBYE to 2013!

Today I want to bring you a closer look at the little Asian houses I created for this months "Chinese New Year" challenge over at www.alteredpages-artsociates.blogspot.com If you haven't checked out the challenge yet please click on the link and check it out after you leave here!!

When I received my collage sheet Mystic Asian as a design team member for Altered Pages, I fell in love with it! AP's collage sheets are just so vivid and beautiful and these lovely images just said ooh la la to  me!! I really wanted to  showcase these beautiful Asian women uniquely and I was pretty sure I wanted to use canvas but was still not really sure of what I wanted to do exactly. Then while I was creating the idea of little Asian houses struck me! That's when most of my ideas hit me. You know, right in the middle of creating or at night while I am trying to sleep!! LOL

 

 

 

So I grabbed a couple of 4x4 canvases, some cereal boxes,(yes, cereal boxes, Anyone who knows me knows I must recycle something in my art!!) Dylusions Inks and several other little supplies and went to work. I first gesso my canvases and let them dry. I then took pieces of the Mystic Asian collage sheets and adhered them down in random places with my gel medium. After drying I then adhered the images of the Geisha's down. Next, I added some texture by applying my homemade molding paste over some stencils and then let it dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 While all was drying I created the roofs out of the cardboard cereal boxes and repeating the same process I used for the canvases.

 

 

 

 

Once everything was good and dry, I added some color using my golden acrylic paints and then using my black inktense pencil and a little charcoal pencil and my blending stump, I added some definition to the areas you see. I then used my inka gold rub and rubbed down all the molding paste to make it pop.

 

 

 

 

 Next I topped it off with some buttons ( Chinese coins would be awesome!!) and some painted wooden balls for feet on my houses. I finished everything off with a little varnish spray and there you have it!! I hope you enjoy what you see  and if you would like more ideas hop over to the Alteredpages blog and check out all the other great designs!!

 

 

 

 

 

  I hope you will keep dropping by here  as I can't wait for you to see and read all about my trip to Kentucky and my very first mixed media art class!!

I hope you enjoyed today's post but, it's now time for me to hit the studio and get busy creating. I have some cool valentines goodies coming to Altered Pages and a cute valentine kit coming as well. So please be watching. Oh and don't forget to grab your AP goodies and join us for this months challenge by creating some Chinese New Year goodies of your own. Voting on the AP design team projects is going on now but YOU have until January 31st to get your entry in!! Oh and don't forget to VOTE!! Here's the link: http://alteredpageschallenges.blogspot.com/
Happy Chinese New Year everyone!! 

 Tah Tah for now,
                                        Mel’odee