Graphic 45 Design Team Call art submission By ArteDar

ARTEDAR'S own design of an ALTERED DISH SOAP CONTAINER into a DRESS FORM and WIRE SKIRT and a tissue and crape paper skirt.

An ArteDar original pair of art dolls made with muslin fabric and painted with acrylic paints and covered with tissue paper.

An original design of a Captured Faerie by ArteDar. I gave a Ustream class and shared it with all who were interested in making their own.2011

An original hand drawn Steampunk Gurl colored with Prisma color pencils on a wood mixed media board with chain hanger.

An original Altered book by ArteDar made into a 'Pocketbook'.An original design by ArteDar of an altered book made into a 'Pocketbook'. An Ustream class was recorded for all interested in making their own. 2011

This is an original design. I made a gel medium transfer of a Steampunk Debutante woman image onto muslin fabric, and then designed a wire skirt and stand with handmade flowers of the same G45 papers.

An original design of an Altered pair of ladies Sunglasses with Graphic 45 paper, On the Boardwalk with an altered candy box to hold a mini album designed by ArteDar.

Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante paper used for an original chipboard mini album that is stored in an altered cigar box. Hand made flowers made with same papers.

An original design by ArteDar. The dress form is Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante transferred onto muslin fabric and fashioned with a wire skirt and G45 paper handmade flowers.

An original design by ArteDar. This is an altered dish soap bottle made into a dress form. I printed G45 Steampunk Debutante rose paper onto muslin for the lower part of dress form. G45 papers for the handmade flowers and wings.
I gave a free Ustream class on how to alter the dish detergent soap bottle into the dress form.

An original ArteDar design of an altered file folder made into a large card with photos, handmade flowers and trims.

An original ArteDar design of a Captured Faerie. This design was given as a free class on Ustream.

An original design by ArteDar of an altered book made into a 'pocketbook'.

An original ArteDar design of an altered book with G45 papers and trims.

List of supplies needed for the Captured Faerie class

I'll give a second class on my style of the Captured Faerie this Saturday at 6 PM E.S.T. If you would like to make one along with me here is a list of supplies you will want to have ready. :)

Pick a color theme you love!!

*hot glue gun and glue sticks (3 or 4)
*clear bottle (bar~b~q, salad dressing or what you find),
*Straight twigs or sticks longer then your bottle~ very important,
*Girly image of your choice pasted on card stock for stability (nothing too flimsy like copy paper)
*wings (feather, paper, tin, clip art or what you like),
*any of the following of your choice, potpourri, moss, faux fiber for the inside of bottle,
*glitter of your choice,
*faux flowers (silk, paper or any of your choice)
*sissors and heavy duty shears to cut twigs
*Mod Podge and brush,
*tissue papers, book text, music sheet, napkins papers of your choice for the outside back of bottle.
*lace, ribbons and trims of your choice.

I hope to see you there!

The most amazing thing happened....

I'm still in disbelief...I was one of two picked as winner in the Marion Smith's (Prima Flower Lady), 31 Day Challenge, 31 Vids, 31 Goals. She said she couldn't pick just one and said we were tie. I'm so humbled and proud at the same time. I was thrilled and not only get some of Marion's new WONDERFUL Vintage (metal) Trinkets and new Prima product line but that wonderful title of "winner". What a challenge and journey it was. My goal was to try and create art every day and try to get something accomplished in projects that were not finished. I DID IT!! 'cept for two days when I was packing up supplies, tools and photos for a live crop I was attending. I'm still making art almost everyday and that makes me happy. One of the other benefits from this Challenge is that it has brought so many like minded people together. I have subscribed to so many and now I can continue to be inspired and share art with so many awesome gals and guys.
I also had been chosen as one of the 'Featured Artists' of the 31 Day Challenge by a wonderful gal named Laurel (screen name scotia9338 or LaurelfromNJ) She sent all of a special art tag she made....I LOVE the Steampunk tag I received....just wonderful.
I've also learned a little more about recording videos and I am actively contributing to the art community on USTREAM....a live broadcast of me making an art project with a lil' give away gifty. I stream on Saturdays at 6 PM E.S.T. Come join, it's free and you can join the chat or just watch...lots of fun!


Here is one of my latest Altered Art projects. I used an empty dish detergent plastic bottle and transformed it into a dress form. I was inspired by the Winter CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) DCWV (Die Cuts With a View Paper Co.) They used life sized dress forms to display their new paper line....what wonderful couture dresses the artists had made....just amazing and so beautiful....can't wait to get my hands on the new line of papers to play with.

Altered Cd/DVD Swap (click here to see my YouTube on CD's)

I'm a YouTuber....and it's been too much fun! I'm in the Marion Smith Prima Flower Lady's 31 one day, 31 vids, 31 goals Challenge.....I've completed 26 videos thus far.

My next endeavor is to host an Altered CD/DVD Swap. Here is the info if you're interested just post here or on my YouTube channel.
It's fun and easy....have the art in my hands by the due date and you will be in the swap. Open theme, what ever your heart desires. There is some eye candy and inspiration on my Youtube if you'd like to take a peek.

I will host an Altered CD/Dvd swap. posted Feb 25, 2011 due April 29th
Rules: OPEN THEME
*Let me know if you want to play with posting a messing on my YouTube page and how many you want to swap.
1 for 1 or 2 for 2 (no more)
*Sign real name and screen name and date each CD and put each in a plastic baggie.
*Send an Address label or Address sticker
*Send well concealed same amount in money that it cost you to mail to me.
*Foreign out of U.S.A I will pay your return postage if you include an extra decorated CD.
*Send CD/DVD in a padded envelope because I will recycle it for your returns.
*Hostess gifts are sweet but never expected.
This is going to be fun!
I will swap CD according to effort for effort.
Please send in what you are proud of and would want in return.
I will message you when I receive your envie.

DUE DATE (IN MY HANDS BY, or it will be returned to you at your expense)
APRIL 29th (that's 3 months to get 'er done)
Mail early if you are not in the USA.

email me @ for my address when ready to mail your art.
HAVE FUN PEACE OUT and ART ON!!!

Time Flies by...

Yes, we all know how the times gets away from us....I'm so sorry I don't make a better effort to keep this blog up to date. Not that I have much to say or even much in pictures of art lately. I am staying busy with my 31 day challenge for Marion Smith Prima Flower gal on YouTube...and I have made some accomplishments. Take a peek when you get time...I'm ArteDar over there too.
Peace and Love, Dar

Day 1, / 31 GOALS, 31 DAYS, 31 CHALLENGES

(click on the title above, Day 1 to view my YouTube)



I am challenging myself to have fun with this 31 day, 31 goals, and 31 youtube vids.
I have lots of W.I.P. that I hope to get completed. I'd also like to share some techniques along the way. What I truly love about this Marion Smith's (Prima Flowers)
challenge is that lots of other artists are gathering and I can subscribe and follow them to continue to be inspired creatively and in life in general.
I hope you can come and post an encouraging word or two to help me get all 31 days completed. Thanks so much! Have a HAPPY, HEALTHY, WEALTHY NEW YEAR IN 2011.
Peace and Love and ART ON!

31 days, 31 videos, 31 goals Challenge

Come take the challenge....it will be good for YOU!
I WON....second runner up!  HAPPY DANCE!!
It was a LOT of work and time. 31 vidios, for 31 days with 31 goals.
I created everyday something artistic and shared tons of art I have received from other artists.
Check out the vids on YouTube   ArteDar