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alter a lightbulb- mixed-media project 
Before you go throwing away the next lightbulb that goes out... try altering it!! 
For this project I used collage elements from alteredpages.com.

wish to create and play? 
materials required for project:

Le Papillon Magnifique   
Curiosities-of-Nature
tissue paper
matte medium 
acrylic paint 
embossing powder 
jewelry wire 

To see more of (artist/designer) April Cole's mixed media artwork, visit her at aprilmariecole.blogspot.com 

Enjoy your light out next time!
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  1. LyneenMonday, February 17, 2014

    LOVE YOUR LIGHT BULB!!!! I have started a small collection of light bulbs, this has inspired me to use them! Great IDEA!

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  2. DIYDesignStudioMonday, February 17, 2014

    APRIL THIS IS just the sort of thing we LOVE to see. True Mixed Media pieces. What an inspiration to see our collages used in a less than traditional way. THANKS!

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  3. trisha tooMonday, February 17, 2014

    Fun piece, April!

    :)

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  4. Tristan RobinMonday, February 17, 2014

    l.o.v.e. this!

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  5. UnknownMonday, February 17, 2014

    Girl you totally rocked this post as I knew you would!!!!!

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  6. ddazzled71Wednesday, February 19, 2014

    I will never look at a light bulb the same again April, just love this. Loving your choice of elephant image too! So fun!

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  7. Barbara RankinThursday, February 20, 2014

    What an absolutely fun way to use those collage images. You have inspired me to save all my light bulbs now.

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  8. RockinReddRobinTuesday, February 25, 2014

    I LOVE this idea!

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