The Secret Carnival of Magic, You're Invited!

Click on each picture to read the story






Snippets of my fave attractions at The Magic Carnival



Come back and visit my journey after I visited Samuel E. Rainbows Tent, for the full color version, a feast for the eyes!

The story above was inspired by the former glory of Coney Island, its many enchanting fairgrounds, pavillions, eateries, carnivals and shows, the majestic architecture and ocean front, which has been loast to age and decay today. Although one walk down the boardwalk and you can just imagine what is was like then through some monuments and left over ruins, so much history there.

I had attended the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island last year and it was such an amazing time, look back in my older posts from June to see the Coney Island of today, the parade and in color.

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

P.S. Stay tuned for more of The Magic Circus!

One World One Heart Giveaway Winner
This has been a wonderful event, I got to meet so many amazing people from all over the world and have been newly inspired by all of you, your works, generosity, purely amazing.

I ended the giveaway at 3pm, I started tallying up all the names after 8pm Eastern Time ( New Jersey ). I had some options on how to pick a winner: through an online number generator or the old fashioned way by copying the names into a document, cut them up and pull out of a hat. Well I normally pull names out of my mad hatter hat and boom a winner. But due to so many posts, I decided on the online number generator and the winner is: Stacy/Creative Muse http://creativemusewhereinspirationsflourish.blogspot.com/

Stacy is truly an amazing artists and I am so happy to say she is the winner of my giveaway, if you get a chance go on by and visit her new blog, Her Etsy Store or Flickr Site!

Magic and Joy to Everyone who participated in this Amazing Event!
Stay tuned for some upcoming giveaways on my blog!

Xo!
Lisa!

A Day In Wonderland: Alice's Tea Cup, NYC!

"There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it"- The Mad Tea Party

My dear friend Lara wanted to go to Alice's Tea Cup http://www.alicesteacup.com/ in NYC for her birthday, This fabulous Tea Room and Shoppe actually has 3 locations, we went to the one located on 73rd Street!

I got up that day at 7am and left my house at 9am, and decided to drive straight to Hobokken and park near Kirsten's Place, Then Lara, her sis Kirsten and Me, grabbed a bus and headed for the city, then hopped the subway to uptown, getting off near Central Park West and like the White Rabbit, we didn't want to be late late late.... We were meeting two other girls, Maya and Fran at Noon.

The magic worked since we arrived on time, left our name for a table and all of us took a leisurely stroll around the area, window shopping and talking, that's when the phone call came in: "Your table is ready" We headed back to start the Birthday Brunch, I guess you would say, Lara was The Alice of the day and me probably the Mad Hatter, although I would like to be the Queen! LOL!

Just past this Enchanted Lantern,is a storybook world where The Mad Hatter Drinks his tea every hour, The White Rabbit might have a wife who is Pink and Tweedle Dum or Tweedle Dee, actually are smart and re-known scholars, well not according to the Queen, in any case, You're invited to The Mad Tea Party in honor of Lara.


Once inside you will find a scrumptious glass case and counter top to the right filled with amazing scones in an array of delicious flavors, and behind that is a long tea shelf, reminiscent of an apothecary shoppe style, the left side is stacked with Wonderland and Storybook Memorabilia, Fairy, Children's and Paper Goods and Opposite shelves has Teaware, Accessories, Vintage Style Aprons and more.

When you walk through here, you will be lead right into the dinning area, our table was in the pink room in the back, so cozy and privare. When you sit, you are left with a large tea menu, at least 5 pages long and a wonderful food menu, complete with a Weekend Brunch List, I mean you could be there for days alone deciding which tea to have or what to eat. I decided on the Lapsong Souchong Chicken with brie and apples on real organice grain bread and side mixed green salad and I tried the Rooibos Coconut Vanilla tea, which is my new favorite tea, it was served in the cutest light aqua tea pot and ceramic rabbit tea dripper!


My other option for brunch would have been the poached eggs with salmon over two buttermilk scones or the brandy infused baked French toast.

After Brunch, Lara handed us each a valentine gift of candies in a champagne glass wrapped in clear wrap with pretty red ribbons, and it was her Birthday, she is the best. Before we left, I had to take some pictures of the Enchanting decor like the Fairy Wing Alley and some Wonderland Images.

This tea room is probably one of the cutest I have been too, their scones are in so many scrumptious flavors and the food menu is beyond delicious and as you guessed the whole theme is Alice in Wonderland, my favorite story, I almost didn't want to leave. The group of us were oustide looking for someone to take our picture and then out of no where comes my friend Kevin, who lives nearby, I said you are just in time, Kevin, could you take our picture, LOL and he did, talk about perfect timing!


After leaving our Mad Tea Party, we grabbed some cupcakes at Magnolia's Bakery http://www.magnoliacupcakes.com/ along with the cutest pastel candle and sang Happy Birthday right near the bakery and Central Park West. Let me just say these cupcakes are the best ever, the icing just melts in your mouth, I recommend this if in the city.

Now we were off for our Central Park stroll, the weather was sunny and cool, around 50 degrees, a great time to be in the city. As you walk through the park you can see so many wonderful things, timeless, and if you look closely you will find hidden accents with extraordinary details like the Fleur De Lis on the walkway bridge or the stunning gothic architecture I found on a buildings railing across the street for the park.



This following photo reminds me of the movie: Sunday in the New York with Bridget Fonda and Rod Taylor or Barefoot in the Park with Jane Fonda and Robert Redford, a walk through and your imagination sets sail into others times, and life's scenes.

After our stroll, we did some light shopping and headed for the village by subway, by the time we arrived, it was only Lara, Kirsten and Me left, so we shopped around Stella McCartney's Store, McQueen's and Scoop, scouting out the latest fashions and trends. Scoop is a hot spot for celebrity's and fashion icons. Lara was on a mission to find comfy yet ultra stylish boots for fashion week, as she has been working diligently for weeks preparing, helping her designer friend get ready for his show.
This photo was taken in front of a cool store ironically called: Wonderland, lots of cutesy things inside, by this time I couldn't feel my feet, LOL, non of us could, so we head for some strong expresso's and cappuccino at a great coffee cafe:

And that my friends has brought this adventure to a sweet and delightful end! I hope you enjoyed my Wonderland and City Adventure, if you are ever in the city look one of these tea locations up and don't forget the Magnolia Cupcake, if not, you can buy there cook book and try making your own!

“Have some wine,” the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.- The Mad Tea Party

Hello All,Just a quick update, My new book: Altered Art Circus, Quarry Books, Feb.1, 2009, is now available, you can now purchase an

Autographed Copy through me.

A shipment will be arriving in 2-3 weeks, orders will be accepted on this first shipment until Feb. 18, after that date they will have to wait until a next shipment is ordered. If purchasing more then one, or have special written book requests, please inform me of that as well, before I sign your copy.

The signed books can be purchased on the left side column of this blog under my book cover, the top is for U.S. Orders, and the bottom button is for International Orders.

For now the book will not be on Etsy or Ebay! Thank You all for your support of the zine, collage cds, artwork and the book!

Magic and Joy!Lisa!

If you want to purchase the books using check or money order, please email me and inform me on or before Feb.18, 2009, so I can include you in this order.

If you do not get in on this signed book offer, all books can be purchased at Barnes and Noble, Border Books, Amazon, Target Online, Craft Stores, Small Book Stores and where ever your fave books are sold.

Look for my book signings, classes, workshops in NYC, NJ and California, more to come!

Thank You for all your support and inspiration!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

One World One Heart Giveaway

Hi all, I've just hopped on board for this wonderful blog giveaway and event.
To enter my giveaway please leave a comment on this post and tell me where you are from. Make sure you can be reached if your name is chosen, by your blog, website or email. If you do not have a blog check back on February 12,2009 to see if you are a winner.

This giveaway will stop at 3pm on Feb.12, 2009 and the drawing will be held on February 12th, at night, after 8pm! Good luck to all!

Here is my giveaway to you:

It's one of my Dresden Ornaments, I choose this for one reason, it sets sail and that means it can set sail right into the air and fly to your house, waiting to bring you much magic and joy!

Item Specs:
Dresden Trim Ornament made from vintage techniques, using aged tinsel, vintage Bouillion (Tinsel Trading), Dresden Trim (Art Chix Studio), Martha Paper Punches and Glitters, and Images from my collage collection, this item will come wrapped in pretty packaging with an extra surprise!

Have a magical day!
Lisa!

P.S. Here is another added surprise to go with this Item: The Fairytale Collage CD, with loads of fairy type images including the one I used for this ornament. These 2 items will come to you and are already wrapped in pretty packaging!

Altered Art Circus, Previews, Guest Artists!

Hello All,
As of tommorrow, the official release of the book is out, Feb.1, 2009, but for many, it has already been available, for you to buy and enjoy! The best part of this whole experience is being able to share it with the you and the wonderful and talented guest artists who are involved with it, each of them are truly talented, their works bring magic to my day, everyday.

Here are some previews of the projects in the book:



Here are the wonderful guest artists in the book, who have made this book so much more special! Love them all!

Wanda Eash http://craftymule.blogspot.com/
Gina Smith http://lillysoflondonish.blogspot.com/
Eileen Grobeck http://cheeseclothmoon.wordpress.com/
Amanda Howard http://www.maygreen-fairies.blogspot.com/
Ann-Denise Anderson
http://whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Hayslip http://sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com/
Lori Karla http://www.lollishops.com/faeriewindow
Debrina Pratt http://whimsicalworldoffairies.blogspot.com/
Izabella Pierce http://izabella.typepad.com/
Laurie Duncan http://happy-as-a-lark-designs.blogspot.com/
Marla Tomlinson http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5181545
Alejandra Pliegro, Sandra Koterba
Buy at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592534872 Border Books, Barnes and Noble, Target Online, Your Favorite Art, Craft Site, Bookstore or soon through Me!

Dresden Trim Ornament Project!


What's better then a project consisting of Dresden trim, antique silver glitter, tinsel and vintage boullion, uhm....nothing, well maybe a 5 scoop hot fudge and toffee sundae with extra whipped cream and cherries, that could really top this, LOL!

Okay, I have been re-visiting my inner vintage and for the past year I have been experimenting with old projects from Dennison books, old crepe paper books, crafts and design books, vintage christmas catalogs and more, looking for ways to simplify the projects I saw, and giving them a twist, some pastel colors, mixed with gold or over the top distressed. As a result I have re-discovered the art of our past and learned to make over 28 vintage items from crepe paper dolls made 5 different ways, tiny styrophom angels, cone dolls, Victorian Ornaments, Paper Mache goodies, Charlotte Dolls, Carnival Dolls and more.

The following project was created from a turn of the century ornament I have, it acted as the muse for this project made from Dresden Trim, tinsel, boullion, images and a small oval Christmas Ornament, along with some supplies.

Here are the instructions, which will be followed by a quick demo!

Dresden Trim Ornament
Materials
-Small oval shaped Christmas Ornament (about 2 to 3 inches long)
-Two thick Chenille Stems in Metallic Gold
-One strand of boullion
-A strip of thin Dresden trim
-Dresden trim small medallion shape, or tiny gold charm
-Vintage image of choice
-Small piece of scrap book paper
-Antique Silver Glitter (Martha Stewart)
-Hot glue, glue gun, regular glue stick
-Scissors

Directions
1. Wrap a piece of chenille stem around the center of the Christmas ornament, only once, with hot glue, cut the left over stem to 4 inches, repeat on the left and right side ends of the bulb. (Refer to project sample and demo).
2. Twist the three ends to form a triangle shape.
3. Choose a vintage image that is sized to fit the center of the ornament, between the bulb base and the chenille stem top. Layer your image onto sturdy card stock, with glue stick, then cut out and hot glue to center of the bulb.
4. Hot glue the thin dresden trim down, alond the front center of the bulb.
5. Wrap the ornament 4 times, with un-raveled boullion, hot glue end in place.
6. Glue on some silver glitter
7. Finish embellishing with Dresden medallions, extra trim or other vintage oddities.

Tips/Hints:
1. Use ditressed tinsel, refer to project below this post.
2. Use red or pink chenille stems for Valentines Day or Easter.
3. If you don't have boullion, use tin DMC metallic gold thread, unravel a bit.
4. Try using a round Christmas Bulb or painted styrophom ball instead of the oval ornament.
5. Use images of family members in place of Victorian Clip art or collage images.
6. Use Small paper craft punches, cover them in silver or gold vintage glass glitter or Martha's Antique silver glitter, in place of the Dresden trim medallion.

Distressing Tinsel, Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners!

Do any of you like the look of aged Tinsel, those vintage raggedy distressed strands of glimmer and age, if you said yes, then you are in the right place. For years I have searched Antique Markets, Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Vintage Fairs and Online to get my hands of old Tinsel. When I have found it, the price is beyond reason, sometime sfetching $150 for a few feet at best. There are reproductions which look very old and save on your budget, but after awhile when you are using alot of it, the price can add up! That's when I said, if we can age paper, fabric, and other materials why not new chenille stems formally known as Pipe Cleaners, which come in a variety sizes, colors, and shapes, from Metallic to fluffy pastels, the colors are endless and always available, however if its a vintage look you are seeking, these bright shiny stems ususally cheapen the look since they are well new. I'm here to change that.

Now I know there are several vintage artists out there, all who have their own methods and techniques, after all, having options in art in what I love. For this project you will need the following:

Materials:
-Chenille stems, in any shape, color, size or thin Metallic Christmas Garland
-Liquid starch
-Expresso, dark brown or deep taupe acrylic craft paint
-Old cookie sheet or metal pan
-Paper plate
-Water cup and large paint brush
-Scissors

Directions
1. Pour enough liquid starch onto a paper plate, covering the whole center of it.
2. Squeeze out 4 drops of acrylic paint into the liquid starch, stir, until you get a muddy and cloudy looking paint mix.
3. Now drop your chenille stem into the mixture, and with apint brush brush on the mix until coat, shake off excess and place on cookie sheet or metal pan to dry, about 10 to 15 minutes, repeat the steps above at least 4 times for the best grunge look.
4. Now when satisfied with the aging process, distress your tinsel to achieve that choppy sparce look, with a craft scissor, just randomly cut into the chenille stem, cutting out and trimming the stem.
5. Your done, start making some new vintage art.

Hints/Tips:
-The liquid starch also works as a stiffener to dull and stiffen the tinsel, for that old brittle feel.
-For extra aging take a cheese cloth or a bingy cloth and dip into a can of shoe polish. Then wipe directly onto the already aged chenille stem, until you achieve that extra grunge.
-With hot water mix coffee, and tea packets until dark, place in an oven safe glass pan, pour in, about 1/4 deep, lay your vast batch of un-aged chenille stems into the glass pan, bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, all over ranges differ, so please keep an eye on the pan, so you don't have a burn batch.
-You could also use antiquing mediums as well!

For a demo of this, click on the link below. The video is a bit grainy, since I had to use my regular camera to film, until we get our Flip camera, then I will re-shoot for you, but for now, this shows you and can be used as a guide with the above instructions and tips!

Hi All,
Starting Monday I will have uploaded several videos on how to:

1. Age Tinsel/ Chenille Stems, etc.
-Have you ever wanted to buy vintage tinsel, but its too expensive, or found reproductions that are still expensive or sell out, I have a solution for that, with a few simple steps you will have that aged tinsel, this method will work on any color tinsel or pipe cleaner/chenille stems you have, and any thickness.

2. Age your glitter projects, silver glitter, etc.
-Learn how to make bright silver glitter or beautiful Martha Antique glitter look 50 years old.

3. Make your own glitter and mica flakes, 3 different ways from stuff in your house.

4. Age Crepe Paper, Paint it, stamp it, the works in this video.

5. Make a Vintage German ornament from scratch in less then 30 minutes.

All these videos will be available on my blog and flickr site this week, starting monday!


Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Lisa's Homemade Apple Pie
I love to bake as much as I love to make art, its been a long passion of mine, since I was a child, I was always in the kitchen with the different Grandma's cooking and baking. In high school I loved to cook for my friends and help out at bake sales too.
As I entered college, I started cooking more, experimenting with gourmet recipes and eventually creating my own.

I scouted flea markets to find jumbo baking ware, finally I found a humongous Cheesecake spring form pan and apple pie pan, which make over the top cakes and pies.
This following recipe is my very own apple pie recipe which I have streamlined over the years, adding and taking away from it. I normally make this from summer to late fall.

This year, friends, Glenny and I headed for a local apple and pumpkin farm to hand pick our apples which grow in a large variety of stylesm colors and tastes. For the following recipe I mixed, red rome, red delicious, George Washington, sweet delights and yellow delight apples, many were picked from this tree below. (Don't they look like cranberries or enchanted berries, instead of apples?)

Here is a photo of all the apples I used in this pie

Step 1

Step 2


Step 3


Lisa's Apple Pie
Enough for 2 apple pies
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

Ingredients:
15 apples cut in halves and peeled
1 Cup Brown Sugar (Dark Brown)
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
6 Tablespoons Un-salted Butter
1 Egg for brushing on crust
1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Almond Extract

-Frozen Pie crust, pie crust mix box or pre-made crust

Directions:
1. Place cut apples into a large mixing bowl, set aside.
2. In medium sized bowl, mix all the ingredients above except for the, egg and butter.
3. Now pour the mixed ingredients from the medium bowl into the large bowl filled with the apples, mix.
4. Now pre-pare the pie crust according to package directions, place base crust into the pie pan, fill with mixed apples, dot with the butter (See step 2 above for example).
5. Cover the pie with another layer of pie crust, tuck around the pie crust edges, pinch sides together. Beat the egg with a fork or whisk, then using pastry brush, brush onto the top of the pie. (See Step 3 above for example)
6. Cut a few slits inside the pie top with butter knife, cover with aluminum foil,
and bake for 50 minutes. Un-cover the foil and bake for additional 10 minutes. Let cool for 2 hours ontop of your own or wire rack.

Tips:
-To prevent the pie crust edges from burning, cut a long strip of foil, and place tightly around the pie brim, then cover with the top foil.
-Use your own pie crust recipe for the pie. I use both, but in a crunch I buy a box mix, or Pillsbury roll out pie crust available in Frozen Department of Food Store, for faster results. It is just as good.

If you want my pie crust recipe, I will post it in the next week or two.

Have a apple filled day!
Lisa!

Little Things Magazine, I'm inside!



I am so happy to announce that I am included in the latest edition of Little Things Magazine, printed out of Hong Kong, this magazine has become my new favorite magazine, its incredible and has everything I like in every issue, this one has Circus Tones to it, and we all know how much I love the Circus.

There is just so much to see in this magazine, now I am going to be an avid reader of it, just amazing, trust me, you will agree.

Thanks to Kim, editor of the magazine, I just received my copy in the mail yesterday, it completely made my day!

Visit their website for info/purchase
http://littlethingmagazine.com/

Their webstore
http://www.douban.com/group/littlethingmag

Kim's Flickr Site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimkimcat/

Kim's Blog:
http://kimkimcat.blogbus.com/
http://inthemetown.blogbus.com/

Artist Spotlights!

Some Fabulous Artists You Should Know:
1.Amanda Howard http://maygreen-fairies.blogspot.com/
2.Ann-Denise Anderson whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com/
3.Susie Scott www.susiescottstudios.blogspot.com
4.Gina Smith http://lillysoflondonish.blogspot.com;/
5.Sandy Camarda www.sandy-sandyscreations.blogspot.com
6.Maryann McKeating http://www.followyourblissdesigns.com/
7.Cyndi Neumann dragonflysdreamz.blogspot.com/
8.Joan Kettell http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6390013
9.Kellie Reynolds http://www.papercatdesigns.blogspot.com/
10.Roslind Sherman http://www.zaaart.blogspot.com/

From time to time, I'd like to take a moment and blog about some incredable artists and friends I have met within this wonderful art community, their work, inspiration and loyalty, desire to help others, and just how special they make others and myself feel.

I'd like to start with the top ten listed above, each of them have truly made my days that much more magical, from their work, which I admire greatly, their wonderful comments which bring me smiles all the time, their sweetness and caring of fellow artists and more, is just incredible.

All the artists above and I have met in what I believe is the serendipity encounter, accidental chance, either through email, flickr, blogland, ebay or etsy, art groups, these have all played a role in our friendships, which I cherish greatly. When ever I need a smile, I visit either their blog, flickr site or store and end up leaving with more then a smile, but artful magic. Each of them have a style that is all their own and is truly amazing.

There are so many artists in this world whose works are wonderful and I believe they should all be seen, that is the reason why The Faerie Zine was created on the basis of artist promotion, and artful magic. I believe everyone should shine and feel the happiness that art can bring to our days.

When you get a moment click on the above links and visit their wonderful works, check my blog often for more artists spotlights, collage images and zine info.

Have a magical weekend!
Lisa!

Piddlestixs: Teatime, Tiara's and Vintage Whimsy! Vol.2, Winter 2009, Now Available
Hello all,
Finally, vol.2 of Piddlestixs is now available for order in high quality book print form and cd form, for all price ranges and likes.

As each zine is released we grow more and more as a zine/magazine with additional projects, artists and stories, graphics, collage sheets and our following of loyal customers and artists who share our enthusiasm. Many have been with me from the beginning when the zine was in black and white, then black and white with 10 color pages, the mis prints, back order and foggy quality due to excessive printing, yet each of you remained true to the zine, submitting works and purchasing your copies, which has meant alot to me, the zine helpers and as a result has allowed us to become the zine we are today, still growing to new highs, and eventually a magazine with even more pages and artists.

The goal of The Faerie Zine and now Piddlestixs is to showcase artists of every level, because I believe everyone should be seen, we all have a voice and a talent all our own, not everyone is going to accept what you do, that doesn't matter, what matters is you accept what you do, believe in yourself and take criticism from others as a compliment, and strive harder to be the best you can be, with liking what you do and creating for yourself, then you can create for others.

Even with all the submissions I get I will publish them, at some point or add an extra page, these zines are for you!

Many have asked why another zine, that is so I can bring artists of every style together, some are vintage chic artists, tea lovers and Marie Antoinette Followers, others Fairy Addicts, Bright and Bold colors, Painters, Spiritual and History buffs, some love it all, mixed with some artistic magic, these zines will bring everyone together under the same roof, my roof, my world open to you!

Thank you for everything!

As for this zine vol.2 here's what to expect:
This new vol. is jammed packed with stuff, loads of guest artists and amazing collage sheets from two of your fave artists friends: Deborah Savage and Jo Oulette!

This edition includes:
-A Midsummer Tea Party
-A Lambertville Birthday Party
-The History of Glitter
-MaryAnn McKeatings: Itty Bitty Books and Club!
-Amanda Howards: Fairies and Art!
-The Enchantment of Kellie Reynolds aka Paper Cat Designs!
-Romantic Period Jewels from Aurora-Tique, including small project!
-LuLu Belles World of Dazzling Chic Jewels!
-Sandy Camarda's Doll-Land/Party!
-Silver Bella, My Artful Adventure, A must See Event!
-Charlotte's, Charlotte's and More Charlotte Dolls!
-Sweet and Scrumptious Vintage Recipes from Old Books
-Vintage Projects from the 1920's
(Dolls, Doilies, and more)
-Vintage Apron Project!
-and much more!

Now available in print form or cd form at my esty, ebay and webstores.

XO!
Lisa!

P.S. Keep the submissions coming, new deadline for Piddlestixs 3 and The Faerie Zine 8 is feb.15, 2009

Hello All,
I have been absent from blogging since a few days before Christmas, due to a busy time with the ending of the holidays, Christmas, New Years and Parties of the Season. As a result I have been a bit under the weather much better now, and swamped with orders, which is extra busy at this time.

I have just finished Piddlestixs Vol.2, rolled out The much awaited re-vamp of Faerie Zine vol.1 (premier edition) and Faerie Zine vol.6 a few weeks back, the collage cds also have been updated and re-vamped with hundreds of new images and new collage cds: The Fashion Plate CD and The Soiree Collage CD, all the others were updated with more of the images you have wanted and will enjoy for framing, collaging and personal fun.

Please get those Piddlestixs Vol.3 and Vol.4, Faerie Zine Vol. 7 and Vol. 8 submissions in by Feb.15 (some exceptions will be accepted on delay). Currently looking for:
-Projects and ideas ( send in a hi-res.jpeg image or two, with the complete project details: directions and materials)
-Images for the artist gallery/layouts.
-Recipes
-Paper Dolls, Collage Sheets, Digital Collage Templates, etc.
-Tea Time Parties you have hosted or thinking about, Tea Collections, tea Time treats, Recipes, Clothing Patterns, etc.
-Stories, Articles, Poems.
-If you interviewed someone on your blog and want to publish it, let me know, I will accept that.
-Vintage Book and Movie Reviews
-Circus Stuff, Fictional Stories, etc.
and more!

Enjoy some of these new Marie Style fashion plate images available on the new fashion plate cd and some on the Marie Royal CD!
available on my website, ebay store and etsy stores:
http://www.moonfairesworld.com/
http://stores.ebay.com/Queen-Lisas-Art-World
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5074220

Click on each picture for the extra large view and download, you will enetr my flickr site and see all sizes above the images, click on that for the different download sizes!







Visit my flickr site for even more freebie images off the cds for you to use in your art works!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonfaires16/
XO!
Lisa!