Before you ask, it’s just an old book and no, I haven’t even read it, but I do go on flights of fancy whilst using text and images from the book in my collages! This one is for Take a Word – “Mail” – this week. The background consists of a page from a book (torn in half), some torn scraps of handwritten notes of mine, a few old postage stamps and a bit of “Snubby”. Oh and some stamped binding fabric/tape, that I’ve been experimenting with!
More doings of Snubby
The backgrounds I create are very random and depend on lots of factors. I don’t worry about them or plan a collage anymore – like Kelly Kilmer says, it’s mainly a matter of practice – and in my case, having lots of “collagey” materials on hand. I can’t not use oil pastels or pencils anymore – it has become second nature to have them always to hand. I sit surrounded by small recycled fruit boxes of my most used art-icles!! And there’s always a waterpot and rags close by too.
I took the plunge and opened my Etsy store this weekend and will list items bit by bit. Do pop by and let me know if you like it? Feedback is always welcome. 🙂
Altered Art & Stuff... 
peggy gatto
/ December 6, 2010my fedback
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Sandy
/ December 6, 2010Oh wow this stunning.
Brilliant mail art Rosie.
johanna
/ December 6, 2010i so love your grungy style!!!
JudyNZ
/ December 6, 2010Love it, Rosie, will we get to see more of Snubby?
Rosie
/ December 6, 2010As long as I have the book Judy!! =)
June Yarham
/ December 6, 2010I love your Snubby art! Wonderful work.xx
rein
/ December 6, 2010Fantastic mail art Rosie!
Jackie
/ December 6, 2010This is just fabulous, Rosie – you are just so talented!
Silvia(Barnie)
/ December 6, 2010Wow, Rosie, how cool is this ?! Fantastic gruny style, I love it.
Bev
/ December 6, 2010Oh, what a find was Snubby! Your background is delightful, and the overall page design marvelous!
Lizbeth
/ December 6, 2010Super Snubby Art!
Lizbeth
/ December 6, 2010Good luck with your Etsy Shop!
taluula
/ December 6, 2010Congratulations and much kudos for your new etsy shop may it prosper. Snubby is wonderful.
Lori Saul
/ December 6, 2010Fascinating array of imagery and color in this wonderful piece of mail art Rosie!
Katie
/ December 6, 2010Great one! What a funky book image to use!
Barbara Hagerty
/ December 7, 2010I love this so much, Rosie! I can’t tell you how much (because it’s more than I can say), or just what it is that speaks to me, but it’s there! And I think it’s wonderful!!
Rosie
/ December 8, 2010Thanks Barbara! I was happy making it too! =)
lottie
/ December 7, 2010Fabby 0 off to check out your etsy store – congratualtions on the grand opening.
Wishing you every success
xx
Rosie
/ December 7, 2010Thanks Lottie! xoxoxo
Marie (Ozstuff)
/ December 12, 2010Wow, Rosie, this is absolutely scrumptious in every way. I love it. It is 100% original and full of interest. I hope everyone takes the time to savour all the details.