Getting Caught Up!

It seems we're a bit behind in posting the results from our monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" Group for the past few months.  Our apologies go out to all the great artists for this unintentional slight, so without further ado, please take a look!

April ~ Themes "Rainin' Cats & Dogs!", "Momochromatic", "Here Comes the Bride", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Watercolors"

TOP ROW: "Lavender Blooms", Charmaine Conway; "Here Comes
the Bride", Lylia Hagerty; "Copper 29", Lisa Kristof

BOTTOM ROW: "Wedding Coins", Janis Bush; "Watercolor Eyes",
Deb Schinzel; "All in Red", Jean Hamrick

March ~ Themes "Funky Fairy Tales", "Talking Roosters", "I'm Feeling Blue", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!"

TOP ROW: "Brilliant Blues", Lylia Hagerty; "Signs of Spring",
Jean Hamrick; "Caged Flight", Jessica Tucker; "Hey Cutie...", Deb Schinzel

BOTTOM ROW: "Talking Rooster", Sheila Rose; "Feeling Blue Without
You", Charmaine Conway; "Eat More Beef!", Janis Bush;
"Blue Octopus", Lara Kristof

February ~ Themes "Bubblegum Monsters", "Chubby Unicorns", "Non-Traditional Colored Valentines", and "Cook's Choice ~ Favorite Technique(s)"

TOP ROW: "Wild Hearts", Lara Kristof; "My Prince", Sheila Rose;

"A Valentine of a Different Color", Lylia Hagerty; "Our Hearts Are
Woven Together", Jean Hamrick

BOTTOM ROW: "I'm Crazy for You!", Deb Schinzel; "You've Captured
My Heart", Charmaine Conway; "Believe in Yourself", Sylvia Rivera

January ~ Themes "Movie stars From the 40x & 50s", "Bob Dylan Song Lyrics", "50 Shades of Grey", and "Cook's Choice ~ Stenciled Motif(s)"

TOP ROW: "Prettiest Gal at the Ball", Jessica Tucker; "Sniffing
Flowers", Jean Hamrick; "Butterfly in Flight", Sheila Rose; "Don't
Criticize What You Can't Understand", Deb Schinzel

BOTTOM ROW: "A Simple 'I Love You'", Sylvia Rivera; "Mad About You",
Lylia Hagerty; "Stencil Me This", Charmaine Conway,
"Forever Young", Lara Kristof

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic

mini works of art in our "ATC Gallery"!

If you'd like to join in the fun, join us next month on Thursday, June 9th, when the themes will be "At the Beach", "Around the World", "Mellow Yellow!", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be any more simple . . . create 12 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 11 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true artistic atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

And be sure to watch for our recent "Challenge" results coming soon!  We know you'll agree that the outcome is always amazing!

Upcoming Month's Themes -

   July 14th ~ "Red, White, & Blue!", "Where Were You?", "At the Carnival",
      or "Cook's Choice - Use of Texture"

   August 11th ~ "Ransom Notes", "Four Layer Collage w/Rubber Stamping",
     "Colors of the Rainbow", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Acrylic Paint(s)"

   September 8th ~ "Breaking the Rules!", "Words of Wisdom", "Starts with
      the Letter 'S'...", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

   October 13th ~ "Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)", "I LOVE Choco-
     late!", "Fall Harvest", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Recycled Item(s)"

   November 10th ~ "Snapshots in Time", "Color(s) in Nature", "Crazy Uncle
     (Name)!", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Your Initial"

   December 8th ~ "My Favorite Things", "White As Snow", "Seasonal
     Celebrations", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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Huge Talent on a Small Canvas!

With the end of 2015 close at hand, our monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" gathered together for the final time this year to show off their talents last Thursday, December 10th.  From the results, it seems everyone had a great time creating their cards using the themes of  "Nightmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!".  Everyone obviously put their artistic talents and skills to work!  It was exciting to see what everyone came up with, and, as usual, we definitely weren't disappointed.  Just take a look for yourself . . . better yet, come in to see them in person, as well as all the other results from previous months in our exciting ATC Gallery!

TOP ROW: "On A Cold Winter's Night", Jean Hamrick; "Deck the Halls", Tina Montez;

"Stockings Hung With Care", Lara Kristof; "White on White Winter", Lylia Hagerty

MIDDLE ROW: "Kiss", Jessica Tucker; "Winter Trees", Sheila Rose; "From Santa", Sylvia Rivera;
"The True Meaning of Christmas", Nicole Durst

BOTTOM ROW: "Winter Playground", Charmaine Conway; "Oh, Christmas Tree!", Deb Schinzel;
"Guarding Christmas", Terri Durst

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic
mini works of art in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

If you'd like to join in the fun, join us next month on Thursday, January 14th, when the themes will be "Movie Stars from the 40s & 50s", "Bob Dylan Song Lyrics", "50 Shades of Grey", and "Cook's Choice ~ Stenciled Motif(s)".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be more simple . . . create 15 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 14 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true artistic atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .

the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .

we'll look forward to seeing you there!

    

Coming soon!  Be sure to watch for the results of our recent "Challenge" from December . . . Altered Bamboo Tiles & Altered Christmas Ornaments!  We know you'll agree that the outcome is totally awesome as they always are!  What's a "Challenge" you ask?  It's the perfect chance to show off your artistic skills, simple as that!  Each is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who takes part creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -

   February 11th ~ "Bubblegum Monsters", "Chubby Unicorns", "Non-

      Traditional Colored Valentines", or "Cook's Choice - Favorite

      Technique(s)"

   March 10th ~ "Funky Fairy Tales", "Talking Roosters", "I'm Feeling Blue",

      or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

   April 14th ~ "Rainin' Cats & Dogs!", "Monochromatic", "Here Comes
      the Bride", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Watercolors"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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Small Canvas . . . Big Results!

2015 may be winding down, but the talent of everyone in our monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" sure isn't!  Everyone had a great time for our November 12th get-together working with themes of "Happiness Is . . .", "Brothers & Sisters", "Zingers From Grandma", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Fabric or Related", putting their artistic talents and skills to work.  Once again, it was amazing to see what everyone came up with.  Just take a look for yourself . . . better yet, come in to see them in person, as well as all the others from previous months in our exciting ATC Gallery!

TOP ROW: "Weathered Rose", Tina Mantez; "Happiness is a Cup of Java!", Jessica Tucker;

"Feelin' Blue", Deb Schinzel; "Fall Foliage", Lylia Hagerty

MIDDLE ROW: "Fallen Leaves", Charmaine Conway; "Up, Up, & Away!", Sheila Rose;

"Lipstick", Lara Kristof; "Glamping with Nicole!", Nicole Durst

BOTTOM ROW: "Blue Vibrations", Jean Hamrick; "It's Your Life!", Sylvia Rivera;
"Turkey, Anyone?", Terri Durst; "Mummy Wrap", Charlotte Fern

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic
mini works of art in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

If you'd like to join in the fun, join us next month on Thursday, December 10th, when the themes will be "Nightmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be more simple . . . create 15 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 14 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true artistic atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

And be sure to watch for the results of our recent "Challenge" items for December . . . Altered Bamboo Tiles & Altered Christmas Ornaments!  We know you'll agree that the outcome will be totally awesome as they always are!  What's a "Challenge" you ask?  It's the perfect chance to show off your artistic skills, simple as that!  Each is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who takes part creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -

   January 14th ~ "Movie Stars from the 40s & 50s", "Bob Dylan Song
       Lyrics", "50 Shades of Grey", or "Cook's Choice - Stenciled Motif(s)"

   February 11th ~ "Bubblegum Monsters", "Chubby Unicorns", "Non-

      Traditional Colored Valentines", or "Cook's Choice - Favorite

      Technique(s)"

   March 10th ~ "Funky Fairy Tales", "Talking Roosters", "I'm Feeling Blue",
      or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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Big Results Come in Small Packages . . .

It seems we're a bit behind in posting the results from our monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" Group for the past few months.  We apologize to all the great artists for this unintentional slight, so without further ado, take a look!

August ~ Themes "Pups in Cups", "Optical Illusions", "Fairy Tales & Folklore", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Recycled Material(s)"

TOP ROW: "Got Milk?", Charlotte Fern; "Tiny Bubbles", Charmaine Conway;

"Pups in Cups", Jean Hamrick; "Happy Fall Ya'll!", Terri Durst

MIDDLE ROW: "Lucky Dog!", Nicole Durst; "Tea Time", Jeanette Lee;
"Recycled Flower", Jessica Tucker; "Fairy Tale", Nicole Gibson-Rice

BOTTOM ROW: "Rusted Bolts", Deb Schinzel; "Beanstalk!", Lara Kristof;
"Coffee Anyone?", Sheila Rose; "Recycled", Lyla Hagerty

September ~ Themes "Geometric Shapes", "Fun & Funky Cats", "Children's Literature Characters", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!"

TOP ROW: "Geometric Shapes", Jeanette Lee; "Fall Fairy", Terri Durst;
"Spiffy Cat", Charlotte Fern; "Fashion", Lyla Hagerty

MIDDLE ROW: "Kermit", Nicole Gibson-Rice; "Life", Tina Montez; "Geo Birdie", Jean Hamrick;
"Diamonds", Charmaine Conway; "Ticket to Paradise", Jessica Tucker

BOTTOM ROW: "Pete the Cat", Lara Kristof; "Peek-A-Boo!", Nicole Durst;
"Swingin' Kats", Deb Schinzel; "High Rises", Sheila Rose

October ~ Themes "Halloween Madness", "Skellies, Skullies, & Bones", "Vampires & Creatures of the Night", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Found Item(s)"

TOP ROW: "Are You My Mummy?", Nicole Durst; "Something Eerie", Jean Hamrick;
"BOO!", Lyla Hagerty; "Great Pumpkin", Terri Durst

MIDDLE ROW: "Under My Spell", Jessica Tucker; "Margarita Ville", Deb Schinzel;
"Trick or Treat", Charmaine Conway; "Magic Potions", Sheila Rose

BOTTOM ROW: "Pumpkin Coffee", Jeanette Lee (recycled coffee sleeve);
"Headdress", Charlotte Fern; "What Do You Fear?", Sylvia Rivera

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic

mini works of art in our "ATC Gallery"!

If you'd like to join in the fun, join us next month on Thursday, November 12th, when the themes will be "Happiness Is . . .", "Brothers & Sisters", "Zingers From Grandma", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Fabric or Related".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be any more simple . . . create 15 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 14 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true artistic atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

And be sure to watch for our recent "Challenge" results coming soon!  We know you'll agree that the outcome is always amazing!  What's a "Challenge" you ask?  It's the perfect chance to show off your artistic skills, simple as that!  Each is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who takes part creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -

   December 10th ~ "Nighmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing

     Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Watch for New Themes for 2016 to be announced next month!

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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Thinking Big in a Small Way!

July's monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" Group met last Thursday evening for another creative evening overflowing with fun and artistic talent. With themes of "Queen of Art", "My Sewing Room", "Gothic Crows", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Wood" to choose from, each person put their crafting talents and skills to work and it was so exciting to see the final results.  Just take a look for yourself . . . better yet, come in to see them in person!

TOP ROW: "Grandma's Sewing Room", Lylia Hagerty; "Queen of Art", Jeanette Lee;

"The Crow", Charlotte Fern; "Flowers in the Woods", Jean Hamrick

MIDDLE ROW: "With Every Beat of My Heart", Charmaine Conway;
"Sew Happy", Terri Durst; "Night or Day", Sheila Rose

BOTTOM ROW: "Sew Cute!", Nicole Durst; "Gothic Crow", Deb Schinzel

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic
mini works of art in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

If you missed the fun this month, join us next month on Thursday, August 13th, when the themes will be "Pups in Cups", "Optical Illusions", "Fairy Tales & Follklore", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Recycled Material(s)".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be any more simple . . . create 12 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 11 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true workshop atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

Watch for the results in an upcoming post for this month's "Challenge" where everyone created "Altered Birdhouses"!  We're sure you'll agree that the outcome is absolutely amazing!  Each Challenge is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who participates creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -

   August 13th ~ "Pups in Cups", "Optical Illusions", "Fairy Tales &

      Folklore" or "Cook's Choice - Use of Recycled Material(s)"
        (Challenge: "Mini Beechnut Boxes")
   September 10th ~ "Geometric Shapes", "Fun & Funky Cats", "Children's
     Literature Characters", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"
       (Challenge: "Altered Chipboard Album")
   October 8th ~ "Halloween Madness", "Skellies, Skullies, &
     Bones", "Vampires & Creatures of the Night", or "Cook's Choice - 
    Use of Found Item(s)"  (Challenge: "Altered Eye Glass Box")
   November 12th ~ "Happiness Is . . .", "Brothers & Sisters", "Zingers From
     Grandma", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Fabric or Related"

   December 10th ~ "Nighmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing
     Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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What's Your Theme?

June's monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" was another creative evening full of fun and artistic talent. With themes of "The Summer of (Year)", "Watercolor Landscapes", "Dogs in Shakespearean Costumes", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!" to choose from, each person put their artistic talents and skills to work and it was amazing to see the results.  Just take a look for yourself . . . better yet, come in to see them in person!

TOP ROW: "By the Sea", Deb Schinzel; "Life is a Mosaic", Lylia Hagerty;

"Pathway to Happiness", Jean Hamrick; "You're Berry Sweet!", Terri Durst

MIDDLE ROW: "At the Movies", Sheila Rose; "My Body is a Cage", Charlotte Fern;

"Totally 80's", Jessica Tucker; "Lady Macbeth", Nicole Gibson-Rice

BOTTOM ROW: "Where's My Bat Mobile?", Nicole Durst; "What Happens in Vegas,
Stays in Vegas", Charmaine Conway; "At the Beach", Jeanette Lee

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic
mini works of art in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

If you missed the fun this month, join us next month on Thursday, July 9th, when the themes will be "Queen of Art", "My Sewing Room", "Gothic Crows", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Wood".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be any more simple . . . create 12 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 11 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true workshop atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

Watch for the results in an upcoming post for this month's "Challenge" where everyone created "Altered Mini Mint Tins"!  We're sure you'll agree that the outcome is absolutely amazing!  Each Challenge is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who participates creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -
   July 9th ~ "Queen of Art", "My Sewing Room", "Gothic Crows", 

      or "Cook's Choice - Use of Wood"  (Challenge: "Altered Birdhouses")

   August 13th ~ "Pups in Cups", "Optical Illusions", "Fairy Tales &

      Folklore" or "Cook's Choice - Use of Recycled Material(s)"
        (Challenge: "Mini Beechnut Boxes")
   September 10th ~ "Geometric Shapes", "Fun & Funky Cats", "Children's
     Literature Characters", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"
       (Challenge: "Altered Chipboard Album")
   October 8th ~ "Halloween Madness", "Skellies, Skullies, &
     Bones", "Vampires & Creatures of the Night", or "Cook's Choice - 
    Use of Found Item(s)"  (Challenge: "Altered Eye Glass Box")
   November 12th ~ "Happiness Is . . .", "Brothers & Sisters", "Zingers From
     Grandma", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Fabric or Related"

   December 10th ~ "Nighmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing
     Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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