25% off all art in my shops through Cyber Monday

Blue Dryad, sale price $30

I'm having a Black Friday -  Cyber Monday sale. 

The Messenger polaroid transfer tile, sale price $7.50

Everything in both of my art shops is 25% off through midnight on Monday 11/29. Some items also have free shipping.

Blue Eyes, polaroid transfer + mat, sale price $11.25

On ArtSnark.ArtFire.com the discount has already been calculated & pieces have sale prices on them.

The Mysterious Case Of Dr. Varulv, sale price $18.75

Etsy doesn't have an easy sale system set up yet, so when shopping ArtSnark.Etsy.com use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2010 to get 25% off your order.

Ship Of Fools, sale price $18.75

Click on a caption to visit the listings shown here. Also, if there's anything you've seen on this blog that isn't in the shops, just drop me a note. There are several pieces I still need to list one of these days.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! 

By the way, have you entered my random drawing for a print from BlackBaroque on Etsy? If not, leave a comment before next 1 a.m. (EST) next Thursday (12/2) & you are entered. For details & for an interview with the artist, click here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey there. Hope you've all had a great day. I'm on a borrowed computer for a couple days & haven't mastered the screenshot yet (I know, pathetic). I will be back with the eye-candy this weekend at some point.

In the meantime, here is a selection of pieces by some Etsy Melange Team Members. Many thanks to Glenda of TwoCoolTexans for putting together another great slide show.

If you are shopping this weekend for something unique, think Etsy. For links to Melange member's shops, CLICK HERE.

Many Etsy Shops are participating in a Black Friday - Cyber Monday free shipping sale. Click here to go to ETSY. From there,you can search for your item. If you add either "etsyfreeshipping" or just "free shipping" to your search, you can save yourself a few bucks. Never know, you might find just the perfect art supply, jewelry or home decor item.

I'm offering Free Shipping Worldwide in all my shops thru the Nov 30th. Click Here for sale details & links to the shops

By the way, there is no Thursday Giveaway this week. Next week (12/3) I'm picking 2 random winners - each will receive a $10 gift certificate to use in my Etsy shops. (plus free shipping).To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment before 1 a.m. on Dec 3. For giveaway details Click Here.

Again, hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Cheers!

Free Shipping Sale Starts Tomorrow

I'm starting my Etsy sale a bit early.

From 11/26 to 11/30 I'm offering
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
in my Etsy shops.

Just check out as usual & I'll refund your shipping via PayPal.

www.ArtSnark.etsy.com
for art, jewelry & home decor

www.ColorTheSky.etsy.com
for art & craft supplies

www.SteamDreams.etsy.com
for vintage & assemblage supplies

If I don't have what you're looking for, take a look around Etsy. Many sellers are running sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Wishing you all a great day tomorrow & a Very Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

WEEKEND DEALS / MELANGE TEAM SALE

The ETSY street team "Melange" is having a WEEKEND DEAL of 15% off everything, excluding shipping. Melange is a group of Mixed Media Artists, many of who have been published. Each shop may also have additional sales of their own. The following is a list of active, participating Melange members who are participating in the WEEKEND DEAL from August 7th, through the 9th.
After the item is purchased and paid for, a refund will be issued for the total discount via Pay Pal or other methods in which the payment was made. It is currently not possible to make the adjustments at payment time. Every shop has their own set of policies in place, so please make yourself familiar with each new shop.
We hope you enjoy "Melange" as much we do!"

MaureenTillman.etsy.com
twocooltexans.etsy.com
vanessevaDesigns.etsy.com
Vintagesnapsandscrap.etsy.com
FauveBohemian.etsy.com
Collageartgirl.etsy.com
Whyte.etsy.com
Artsnark.etsy.com
Studio27.etsy.com
WindandHoney.etsy.com
LDPhotography.etsy.com
MidwestieLady.etsy.com
Loudlife.etsy.com
Paperdreamer.etsy.com
Thebagladysart.etsy.com
Mamapainter.etsy.com
prettylittlependant.etsy.com
glimmeringprize.etsy.com

Additionally, I am running a 15% off sale in my etsy shops. ArtSnark has art & jewelry;  and SteamDreams is my gadget & assemblage supplies shop. I'll gladly combine shipping from any of my shops.

Final Note: The prize for next Thursday's Giveaway is a piece of my art, Alice with Tulips. To enter this random drawing simply leave a comment on this blog before noon (EST) on 8/13. 1 lucky winner will be chosen. Contest is open worldwide with free shipping. To view the prize, CLICK HERE & scroll to bottom of the post

The Butterfly Charmer & Faux Frescoes

Cleaning out some shelves & uncovered these wonderful teeny frames

Decided I needed to make a little something.

And I do mean little. The frames are 3"sq & almost 1.5" deep.
So made this tiny Butterfly Charmer

It feels good to create something...anything. Too many days without making stuff & I get cranky!

Hope to really dig my heels into something meaty soon.

Till then, I added 5 Polaroid Transfers to my etsy sale at ArtSnark.

These are emulsion transfers on marble tile.* Ready to hang
Fun to make The final look reminds me of old frescoes & ruined walls.Just click on any pic for details
* If you'd like to read more about the different steps for making emulsion vs. image Polaroid transfers click here. The photos I posted yesterday were image transfers. Friday's post featured an emulsion transfer

Giant Polaroid Transfer Sale

The studio cleaning continues! It's a tiny space but so cluttered I'm having trouble working.

Deep discounting a bunch of Polaroid Transfers from a few years ago.
Just click on any pic to see the detailsThey are all originals (no prints) and have been enhanced with watercolors & colored pencils. Most are framed & ready to hang. Please keep checking back at ArtSnark on etsy
I 'll add 3-4 new pieces every day,

including some emulsion transfers on marble tiles.

Put It On Paper!

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. - Albert Einstein

You have amazing ideas! It is time to write them down...

Pop by the Big Blank Book Sale at ArtSnark.etsy.com!

I've altered the covers of various journals/sketchbooks . They are all $8 or less plus free shipping. I will be adding more as I finish them. Just click on any of the images for more details
Nighttime is really the best time to work. All the ideas are there to be yours because everyone else is asleep.
- Catherine O'Hara

The secret of life is in art - Oscar Wilde

Sweet Sales Part 2 & Random Thoughts Tuesday

Had the good fortune to sell a couple of pieces (including the Polaroid transfer Hush ) during my 4 day Sweet Sale. SO have decided to extend it through December just to see what happens. 20% off & FREE SHIPPING worldwide on all items at ArtSnarks Artifacts - Part 2!!
There's so much inventory stacked up in my studio & I'd love to make some space!!! Will continue adding more random pieces & toss in some PIFs so please check back now & again.

Speaking of Random:

Been internet free for a couple of days but popped in on the blog maternalspark
this morning which led me to the un-mom . Love the comic book look & random Tuesday was just too tempting to resist. Like I'm not always random, right ?

* Start with a Congrats to La Donna Welter for her upcoming feature in Somerset Studios !!

*Can't get enough of Monoral & Vampire Weekend lately. Bubblegum Quick Fix for mellow or uppers. My faves are Kiri & Walcott

*I love coffeee- weee!

*Why does it always seem the house is in super mess mode when play-dates are scheduled here - eek! Gotta stop typing & get cleaning :(

*last thought - must plug yet again this great sci fi site: 365tomorrows.com

Sneak Peeks & Sweet Sales

Just past midnight & jump-starting my weekend sale!

Now through midnight Dec 1 get 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on all items in my etsy shop, ArtSnark's Artifacts.

I've also added 3 new pieces. Here is a peek at 1. This is just 1/4 of the image - To view the full piece just click on it.
(this is where the sneaky part comes in)

Here's another glimpse

More to come & probably a couple of PIFs over the next couple of days so keep checking back!!