I have this thing about clutter. I don’t like knick-knacks, little groupings on a tabletop (unless they are all related vintage items and/or a part of family history), masses of framed photos, etc. That doesn’t mean I don’t have some of those areas in my home. I do, in moderation. I’m just not always… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Altered Art
Kool Tak Memphis Memories
I love my hometown, Memphis, Tennessee. I love Elvis and the blues and barbecue and Beale Street, the mighty Mississippi rolling on it’s way to the Gulf, the scent of Wisteria this time of year and look forward to the summer scent of Honeysuckle, best enjoyed while sipping sweet tea on the front porch in… Continue Reading
Irish Adventures DIY Album
There’s nothing like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. You plan for months, sometimes years, then go on the trip of your dreams where you learn the local customs, visit the tourist places, enjoy the foods the area is famous for and take pictures. Lots of pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. You’ll need several albums just to… Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Foiled Lucky Pot O’Gold
Who doesn’t daydream about finding a lucky pot of gold at the end of the rainbow after a rainy day? Now that March has arrived, celebrate St. Patrick’s by using Kool Tak foils to transform a plain metal pot into your own treasure at the end of the rainbow. Covered with gold foil candies, this… Continue Reading
Foiled Valentine’s Day Tin Card
Valentine’s Day cards are the perfect way to send a cheery note to a favorite someone. And who doesn’t love getting a little note from a friend or sweetheart? I know I do! So to get ready for this year’s Valentine’s Day, I made this little mixed media card from a hinged tin and decorated… Continue Reading
Lit Up Christmas Cottage
What is a child’s Christmas without a gingerbread house? This project was totally different in my mind. I had planned to use actual candy and cookies, but about one third of the way through the preliminary sketches, I discovered that I was really going to like this piece and I wanted it to be something… Continue Reading
Ribbon & Foil Angel Tree Topper
I love the tradition of making and giving special gifts to my family and friends at Christmastime. My Mom just adores Angels, so I create a new and special hand crafted Angel for her each year. This year I have designed a tree topper Angel. I hope she likes it! KOOL TAK Premium EXTREME 1″… Continue Reading
Trio of Foiled Halloween Wristbands
One of my favorite ways to wear my art is on my wrist! I love to make little works of art using blank leather wristbands because then I can enjoy them and be fashionable at the same time. And with Halloween just around the corner, here’s a trio of wristbands decorated with the bright colors… Continue Reading
Welcome Autumn Wreath
It’s already September and the holidays are right on us. Before long, we’ll hear the sounds of jingle bells, and my favorite local radio station will play continuous holiday music. I can hardly wait! But right now, we are just beginning to ease into fall, and this cute little wreath, which has only three elements… Continue Reading