Making Tiny Envelopes

Paper, Lovely Paper: Making Tiny Envelopes
Posted on June 14, 2013 by Rice Freeman-Zachery - See more at: http://www.createmixedmedia.com/blogs/the-creative-life/paper-lovely-paper-make-envelopes#sthash.1KZyeAOQ.dpuf

Envelopes–teeny, tiny envelopes. Way too small to send through the mail on their own, they make excellent holders for gift cards and are the perfect size for most business cards. Plus–OK, I admit it–they’re just cute. See?
 (Amena - Do I see a Saturday Afternoon project!!! Fun, Fun.)

Download the PDF here.

I glued mine to cardstock because it was going to get a lot of use.

Trace onto the wrong side of your paper. I decided to use the scrap left over from Friday’s library book pocket project because the whole point of these projects is to use up scraps of paper. Duh.


Cut out and score. Fold.
For this one, you’ll need to be more careful about where you put the adhesive–I marked it with a pencil (below). If you apply glue all over the bottom flap, it’s going to stick to the inside of the envelope.

Press flat, and there it is.

Think about making a bunch of these and enclosing your business card in one when you pack an order. Make some to hand out at a workshop or opening, making your card special and less likely to get dropped in a drawer. You could make little bundles of these or any of our other paper-scrap projects to give as swaps at a retreat.

Whatever you do, you’ll feel good knowing every last bit of that fabulous paper was used. Enjoy!

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Sweetness

This one is titled "Sweetness", and you can see why. It was time to post but, I've been so busy, I really have not had time to finish my other piece.
This one however, is an art piece that is similar to one I made and shipped out before I took a photo of it.
I know, I know I am always reminding artists to document their work. I was excited to sell that piece, someone saw it on another post (Facebook)!!! Anyways, as soon as I made it & posted it, it was gone.:)   Thanks.

Mixed Media, Collage 12"x12"

August 2013 Art

Landscape - Trees, acrylic, wax, medium paste, ink 16"x20"

London Tour, mixed media collage, stuco, papers, acrylic, wood pieces, image transfer, 12"x12"

working my fingers yo the bone, fingers dyed with ink and cold wax from some art  pieces.

Create: Don't avoid getting to know yourself

Inspired Magazine article by Marisa Anne

Here is  the gist of the 7 page article:
If you want to Express who you truly are, you must Know who you truly are.

Questions and Contemplation
Ideally, we all want to get to the place where welcome each and every opportunity to evolve and change, because that's what's life-giving and what inspires our creativity.

The Deep Well: Discovering something new, pursuing new experiences, life's journey, evolving with each breathe.

Ask Yourself Some Questions

What are you working on when you lose all sense of time?

What are you doing when you feel your best?

When was the last time you felt great about yourself? What were you doing?

What kinds of creative projects are you working on when you feel most fulfilled?

What did you most love to do as a child?

Anne writes, "if you're engaged in your creative life, you'll always be able to hear your voice calling you forward, no matter how you grow and evolve the essence of you will always shine through.  In fact, you can't get away from your  creative spirit once you find it. And you won't want to, remaining connected to the core of who you are is what will sustain a long and creative life."


In response to this article, here are some pieces that I created.

"Streets of Paris" mixed media, acrylic, stucco, wax paste, image transfer, 8"x10"

"Promises" mixed media, acrylic, cold wax, paper ephemera, image transfer, 8"x10"

"Flowers" mixed media, acrylic, cold wax, paper, gel medium, bronze gild, 16"x20"
This piece has a lot of dimension.

Close up of the flowers, which was made with paper, gel medium and the color is ink and cold wax.

Artists's Market-12 Tips on Getting a Grant

While business may not be the most spiritually rewarding aspect of creating art, it’s still a piece of the puzzle that you’ll need if you want to be (or are already) a professional artist. Funding is always appreciated, but it takes work to secure a grant. ArtistsMarketOnline.com is a resource that you can rely on for advice on topics such as this, as well as finding where and how to sell your art, and much more.

Without further ado, here are Christopher Reinhardt’s 12 Tips for Getting a Grant, excerpted from the 2013 Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market book.

1. Search for online opportunities. The Internet provides a wealth of information (see Grant and Fellowship Websites listed here).


2. Network with members of local art associations, such as city art councils, and sign up to receive the clubs’ newsletters.


3. Be conscious of the application deadline. The application process will take time, so start preparing early.


4. Be wary of application fees. Most legitimate groups that distribute grants and fellowships are nonprofit organizations and don’t require fees for applicants.


5. Many programs are theme-based; therefore, your application should directly address the theme.


6. Understand all budget restrictions. For example, if the granting organization is unable to provide support for capital equipment, your budget cannot include funding to buy a camera.


7. Like the project you’re proposing. Only apply to a fellowship or propose a project you’re actually interested in doing.


8. Most programs have specific requirements for applications, so make certain you understand them. For example, if you’re not a sculptor, applying for a fellowship to support sculptors is not for you.


9. Follow the proposal submission directions meticulously, with attention to page limitations, font size, spacing, number of copies, and so forth.


10. Be professional. Proofread your application for typos, misspellings and grammatical errors. If images of your work are required, provide high-quality photographs or digital files.


11. Program themes and qualifications can and often do vary from year to year, so always be certain you have current a current grant prospectus.


12. Don't procrastinate in requesting letters of recommendation: Asking colleagues can be intimidating, but don't put it off! Writing good letters will take your colleagues some time, so give them ample notice. ~Christopher Reinhardt

Click here to read more from Christopher, including how to enhance your resume. And, visit ArtistsMarketOnline.com for a free 7-day trial. While there, you can explore the listings of 370+ galleries that are looking for artists. Bonus: order the 2013 Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market and get free access to the website for one year.