AlteredPages Artsociates

I love candles, even during the summer, but there's something especially charming about that warm glow during the cooler fall months.   Here is a collection of various glassware, altered to be used as candle holders, featuring Altered Pages collage images, Vintage Text pages   and more.  (If you've been around for a while, you may remember them from Altered Arts Magazine .) You can probably tell these were pretty simple to make--just break out all the Altered Pages collage goodies and trims , and start gluing ! What's harder to see is that when the candles inside the holders are lit, the yellowed pages from the Vintage Text Pages, and the warm reds from the collage images, give off a really pretty glow.   (You can almost see what I mean, here  with the large altered vase )     Supplies: Glassware & Candles Vintage Text pages Collage images Burlap Flowers Bingo markers   Corrugated cardboard Trims...

I was very excited when I found out I had an opportunity to attend CHA! If you have never been it is something to experience at least once as a designer. I had to opportunity to meet the wonderful and amazing Jean Moore,  her daughter Stephanie and many more Days before leaving home I was honored when Elena of Charity Wings  asked if I would like to participate in the Charity Wings Mystery Box Designer Challenge at CHA .  How could I resist?  I love a challenge.  Over 17 designers participated! Charity Wings  filled the box with items from several sponsors. Some of the products I never had worked with before.  Like neon fabric paint and Rowlux.  Other items were: brass birds, 3 types of glue, blue glitter, ink, red rhinestones, a picture frame, double stick foam wings, scissors and more.  We needed to use all the items in the box! Donna Salazar, Elena and Jen Cushman  Joe Rotella, Elena and Cindi Bisson Here I am h...

Have you checked out the latest Altered Pages Challenge ? image from the Cutie Pies page It's almost spring, and in keeping with the idea of lovely blooming flowers, the challenge is Lavender Thoughts.  Doesn't that sound delightful? As always, there will be a goodie pack full of yummy Altered Pages prizes, so think spring, and join in the fun. :)trisha