Thursday, April 18, 2013

Paper Traders Blog Hop






I am excited to participate the First Paper Traders Blog Hop. I hope it will be a way for you to get to know me and a few of the other group members better, see our art, and get a chance to win some nice prizes that are being offered along the way. Maybe you'll even be inspired by what you see and want to join the group. The Blog Hop will be open the entire weekend of April 19-21, 2013. Be sure to start at the Paper Traders Art Blog here http://papertraders-art.blogspot.com/ and follow the blog hop list of participating members below: Each member will share a little bit about herself and offer either a handmade art piece or other quality prize that will be randomly awarded to blog readers who leave a warm, fuzzy comment. Just comment below and provide a way for me to contact you and I will pick a randomly drawn name from those who leave a comment. One entry per person, please. Have fun on your journey and I hope you'll come back to visit soon!

Just thought I'd tell you a bit about myself.   I'm a librarian by day and a lover of art making by night and weekend.   I began using rubber stamps almost solely in my work until I discovered collage and it felt as though I was "coming home".   I think it is because I can tell a story with words and images.   Collage led me to explore assemblage, altered books, encaustic, beeswax collage  and art journaling.   There is nothing I love more than sharing my artful passion with the children and teens at the library.   I have a teen who tells me that art journaling "saved her life".   She carries an actual discarded library book with her everywhere she goes and paints and collages and writes in it whenever she feels that she needs to express herself.   This makes my heart sing. 

My giveaway is two notebooks that I've altered.   The pages inside are blank for you to add your own thoughts, your lists or whatever you desire.   

I can't wait to "meet" all of you.    Happy hopping.  

With hugs.

33 comments:

Donna B. Miller said...

What a wonderful blog, and what wonderful art. I just love the notebooks.

Glenda said...

Lovely blog. Loving a chance to recieve some of your artwork

fairyrocks said...

Good Friday morning. So lovely to meet you. You are a master at the art of collage. You don't have a long personal peek. But, you say so much about you in such a small space. Thank you for the 'teen' inspiration. I have 2 left at home, and in a world that is so tough to navigate I have been pulling them into my paper, glue, scissors world. It was so nice to read that it may help them along.
I will see you at Paper Traders, Keep smiling and creating.

bockel24 said...

love your notebooks, Heather, and the story about that girl is great!

Cynthia said...

Although I do not have a blog, I have been following several for the past 2 years, or so. . .and this is how I came across yours, by taking the "blog hop" from another. Your collages are beautiful. After reading through some of your earlier posts, I wanted to comment on almost each one! What else to do then, but become a follower. Love your art!

Jo Murray said...

Yummo...encaustic. You have many skills, and I'd love to be the recipient of ANYTHING you made.

Unknown said...

I have added your blog to my bloglovin account. I love reading all the creative posts, they encourage me to be creative.

Unknown said...

It's so great to meet you and visit your blog, Lovely notebooks !

joy said...

Very nice to meet you, too. Sounds like you are making a difference in the lives of your library patrons. That is wonderful!

Lisa Z said...

I love the story of the teen who you have touched. I have been a high school science teacher for several years, and know how precious that gift can be. I love your art journals. Amazing work! I sculpt as well as my other crafty endeavors...the sculpture in my profile picture is one of mine.

artbeckons said...

Hi Heather! I have loved having you in our group these past years. I'm sure you already know what an amazingly talented artist I think you are. Thanks for participating in the blog hop... your journals look so fun!

michelle said...

Hi Heather, loving your art work and your blog ! nice to meet a fellow paper trader ! love the notebooks thanks for the chance to win one ! have a fab weekend !

paintedlady89 said...

Your journals are so fun. Creation is a huge part of humanity, how wonderful is it that you can share it with so many others!
Hugs,
Gigi

redjanfan said...

loved reading bits of your blog and seeing your work, I particularily like the bird one about your word "enough". Good word.

Unknown said...

Hello,

I love your blog and strolling through. It is so beautiful. You have such creative art and I love all the elements you use. Thanks for sharing.

Beverley Baird said...

It was lovely to meet you - love your blog.
Great giveaway as well!

Cathy L. Calamas said...

I just came home from the library myself! Picked up "the elegance of the hedgehog". I've always loved your art and you can tell that art journaling is your passion. Really wonderful.

Cat Stegall said...

enjoyed reading about you miss librarian!!!!Love the story about the young girl who was inspired to journal!

JoAnne said...

Great blog Heather! Would love a chance to win one of your gorgeous journals!

Gill said...

Nice to meet you! I'm new here and I'm enjoying finding lots of new blogs on this hop!

stampgram said...

I love your blog...and that header is awesome. It is fun getting to know you a little better and I love seeing your creations! Thanks.

Letha Richardson said...

Love your blog, and really enjoyed seeing your art :)

Sugar Lump Studios said...

beautiful piece Heather! Love it!

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vaiybora said...

I very much like your pattern it's beautiful,thank for sharing good i dea !

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