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

Colorful Holiday Wreath By DT Member Caroline Sherman

I'm excited to showcase today the second creation in a series of posts that will be filled w/projects from our New 2013-2014 Design Team.

Caroline Sherman is one of our newest DT Members for Lisa Kettell Designs.

The project I am showcasing today is called:

"Colorful Holiday Wreath" created by Caroline Sherman.

This “Colorful Fun Wreath” was created using Carnival Cupie Doll Heads from Lisa Kettell Designs.

In addition to other supplies; a wreath of choice, vintage tinsel, paper flowers, beads, glitter and extra holiday embellishments of choice.

To order your own Carnival Cupie Doll Heads or other Lisa Kettell Designs products, follow this link: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/MoonfairesWorld

Carnival Mini Frame Assemblages

Here is a fun project I have been doing for ages, using frames of all sizes as the base for an assemblage. The frames in this post are smaller in size and available at Michaels Craft Store, if you don't find a color you like, paint it with a nice enamel or multi purpose paint, I like the consistency of Marth Stewart Paints or latex paints found in the discarded section of your local hardware or paint store.

The frames are then layered with scrapbook papers, trims and trinkets. The main embellishments are from my line: Cupieology, Lisa Kettell Designs.

The embellishments I used from the Cupieology line are;

•  XL Cupie Head, Candy Pink, 

• Mini Carnival Cupies.

I further decorated my mini frame assemblages with additional trinkets and handmade banners created from scraps of paper and floral wire.

You can purchase the Lisa Kettell Designs Embellishments to make your own mini assemblage frames and other projects at: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/MoonfairesWorld/1/1/16631//

Along with other fun stuff to spark the creativity in you!

xoxo
Lisa

Blue Moon Cupie Plant Stake

Design Team Project

by: Sherry Payne-Scott

Blue Moon Cupie Plant Stake

Materials:

 

    Cupie scrap book paper

    White Card stock   

    Modge Podge or White Glue

    Foam core 

    Bamboo Skewer

    Ruby Red and Silvery Blue Glitter

Directions:

1.Using the Cupie scrapbook paper from Lisa Kettell Designs, glue the Cupie to card stock using Modge Podge to give rigidity

Trim the Cupie out once it's dry

2.Using a paint brush with Modge Podge or white glue to put glue on the heart and the lips sprinkling ruby glitter on the heart and lips

3.Cut a 5 1/2" circle out of foam core spread Modge Podge on top and sides, sprinkle blue glitter all over the circle

repeat for back side and let dry

4.Glue back of Cupie liberally about to waist of Cupie place onto moon and put heavy book on it until it is set

5.Using a bamboo skewer stick gently stick in the side of the circle behind the Cupie's legs

This is great for a party or just a cute decoration in a plant!

 

Sherry 
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How great is Sherry's project, so amazing, I could see all my plants with these or the whole garden.

Tips:
-Use outdoor glaze or decaupage medium and apply a few coats to your plant stake, insert in garden.
-Laminate your plant stake image for a weath proof all condition garden stake.

xoxo
Lisa