Monday, June 29, 2009

YOU WANT THIS!!!!

A message from Lisa Volrath at Ten Two studios...HUGE GIVE AWAY!!

On July 5th, Ten Two Studios will be four years old. Yes, that’s right—it’s been four years since I told my last boss to stuff it, came home, and sent out the email announcing I was setting up my own business here.
To say thanks for keeping me in art supplies and dog chow, I’m giving away a whole buncha stuff. Here’s the deal:
Visit the site daily from July 1st through July 5th. Each day, there will be one of the usual daily eye candy posts, showing off a project from one of the fabulous design team members. Ohh and ahh over it by leaving a little comment love for the team member.
From July 1st through Juny 4th, I’ll draw a name from that day’s commenters, and give away a free six-month subscription to The Monthly Muse (or a six month renewal if you’re already a subscriber) each day.
On July 5th, I’ll draw a name from those who have commented from July 1st through the 5th, and that lucky person will receive…wait for it…
FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH OF COLLAGE GOODIES!Yes, you heard that right, $400 worth.
Good luck, and remember—I want comment love for these brilliant artists, not “enter me in the drawing”.


Get over there pals!!!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Button Fae

These Lucy button fairies are inspired by Lucy at the chocolate factory, made with pink & chocolate brown buttons. The kewt images are from my current Lucy calendar! One for me, one is a special surprise for Sue. :OD
This lovely lady is one of a kind (until I make myself one eventually) for Sue. The image is from a sticker on an envelope, wings are torn from a fabric rose and colored with markers.

Sweet Sombrero, Sue

Especially for my pal Sue, who commented how much she liked the outfit and hat.

Moody Skinny

Zetti-style skinny for a swap..."I'm not moody...moody people have more than one mood"

Monday, June 15, 2009

Insert Your Own Witty Title Here



"Gentlemen's Card Game"
"Full House - Aces & Queens"
"Behind the Buttoned Down Exterior"
"Behind Closed Doors"
"Melons, Queens & Cocks"

my personal choice: "The Secret Lives Of Men"

my 14 year old son's choice: "Disturbing" (But as Lisa says, he hasn't seen disturbing yet)

images from http://TenTwoStudios.com

Absinthe Altered Pencil Tin



I picked up this candy tin at the Dollar Store over a year ago, and FINALLY got something done with it. Good thing I bought it just to alter, cuz as a candy tin, it sucked, having only 5 pieces of candy in it. Innyhoo, I don't drink (anymore). I went through my drinkin' days, Tuesday Afternoon Alcohol Club (my neighbor & I bored when the kids were in Kindergarten), the ability to down 5 Long Island Ice Teas and not bat an eye, the night I downed half a bottle of Pernod with a guy from NY who'd just climbed some highest mountain somewhere, those days are over. But this is pretty cool, eh? I wanted it asymmetrical to simulate the off-center feeling of alcohol, and the rusty bits are Your Brain On Liquour. *hic*

Images from http://TenTwoStudios.com

Purple Bachelor's Buttons



Another collage in the color series I am making v e r y s l o w l y. This one's not as vivid as the others because it's supposed to be moody. I really like the hangy-down-thing on the bottom.

6x9
images from http://Tentwostudios.com