Lisa Kettell Designs Artist Spotlight: Cathy Candolfi

As soon as I laid eyes on one of Cathy's pictures, I was smitten. Cathy has been a valued customer of Lisa Kettell Designs products. Recently Cathy shared with me some of the artwork she created using some of the embellishments in the Lisa Kettell Designs line of embellishments.

All I can say is WOW, I love what she has done to the embellishments. If you wanted to escape to a circus-y world then these pieces will definitely transport you there. Every character from the circus world has made an appearance. The Strong Man, the Lion Tamer, they are all here ready to put on a show.

Cathy's creative spirit and magic have inspired me to get back to creating with more color. To re-visit the world I lived in during the making of my book Altered Art Circus. It was a world of magic, mystery and intrigue. It captivated children and adults alike, bringing our imagination to life.

I hope Cathy's works and use of our products will spark the creativity in you and help you create your own magic filled world.

To visit more of Cathy's projects and works visit these sites:
www.fatabislacca.com
www.fatabislacca.ch
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27785912@N07/

To purchase Lisa Kettell Designs products visit:
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/MoonfairesWorld

and soon at:
www.lisakettelldesigns.com
xoxo
Lisa

DIY Coffee Filter Valentine

Create coffee filter valentines from hand dyed coffee filters and crepe paper . Created using Rit Dye, then embellished with Kewpie ephemera from Lisa Kettell Designs Cupieology, Scrapbook paper from Crate Paper, tinsel glitter, wire and bakery twine. This piece was inspired by vintage valentines and carnival colors. My fave project to share with you! 

Directions:

The material list and step by step directions for this project can be found in my Rit Studio at: 

http://www.ritstudio.com/2014/01/24/diy-coffee-filter-valentines

Here is a glimpse at the finished coffee filter Valentines (Kewpie Valentine). Some where basic circus themed and others a mermaid themed.

I hope you have been inspired to create some fun valentine's of your own. Remember visit the Rit Dye Link at http://www.ritstudio.com/2014/01/24/diy-coffee-filter-valentines to view my coffee filter dye technique and the coffee filter valentine project instructions.

Magic and Joy,
xoxo
Lisa :-)))

The Sweetest Kewpies on the Block!
Meet the sweetest kewpies on the block, the new faux candy series of doll parts and embellishments. These kewpies are made to look like chocolate, they are faux chocolate and not edible, however edible dollies are not far off from my mind or plans.

These kewpies come un-finished as pictured above or with painted faces, to help those who don't like to paint in the features. These newest additions have become my new fave in the line. Check out the following project made using these kewpies, its a paper cone meets atc. This project combines atc making, mini assemblage, dolls and paper cones, perfect thing to create using left over papers and embellishments. The simple techniques involved in this project can expand. Try making larger cones aka tussie mussies aka cornocopia's aka party cones, using a half sheet of 12 by 12 scrapbook paper, raffia, a medley of kewpies or my larger kewpie doll part, paper medallions, lettering and other fun embellishments. What about a party hat using this same concept or in a cigar box assemblage, atc banner, etc. My parts, pieces and scrapbook papers make for some fun crafting and art time, let them take you to a world of pure imagination.

For more cone and paper project ideas pick up my book: Altered Art Circus, Quarry Books, you will find more atc ideas, tussie mussie and cone template, images and more.Here is a fun image to cut out and use in your paper cones or atcs:
See you soon with more ideas!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Papier Mache Dollies!
Re-visiting a few old friends: My papier mache dollies! We all know how much I love vintage dollies such as carnival cupies, kewpies and charlottes. A few years ago I started playing around with various papier mache clay recipes until I found the one I liked, then used that mixture to fill in old tin molds and ones which I made to make some papier mache creations. These dollies are the result!Meet Sundae Sprinkleton!Meet Sweetie Candypops!Meet Polly Moonlight!Meet the Cupie of Love seen pictured with Polly MoonlightMeet Ginger of Ginger's Cake Party Box!Meet Misty Candyreef!
Meet Sugar Lemonwood!Sugar Lemonwood is the carnival cupie who stars along Candy in Circus Time Parade!

Hope you enjoyed my papier mache cupies!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

P.S. If you want to learn how to create your own papier mache dolls using vintage molds, made to look like vintage chalkware, and storybook enchanted, join us at Mid Spring Nights Dream in Historic Lafayette, NJ April 7-9, 2011 where Designer/Teacher Teena Flanner will be teaching a workshop on how to create your own papier mache creations! Visit: The Piddlestixs Website to sign up for Teena's class and the other classes being offered at this fabulous 3 day event!

New Doll Parts on the Block!

Here is a preview of the latest doll parts on the block:
-Hard Candy Kewpies
-Sweet Shoppe Kewpies
-Candy Color China Heads

These pieces are now available in my Etsy Store!
Here are the Candy Color China Heads:

Here are the Sweet Shoppe and Hard Candy Mini Kewpies:


I hope you enjoy the newest editions to the line in all your projects!
Magic and Joy,
xoxo
Lisa!