ALTERED ART.....

WOULD LOVE TO SEE ANYONES ALTERED ART, IF ANYONE HAS ANY PHOTS PLEASE POST THEM ON HERE I LOVE ALTERED ART BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT PEOPLE CAN SEE IN DIFFERENT THINGS, SO GET YOUR PICS POSTED........

melissa wrote:WOULD LOVE TO SEE ANYONES ALTERED ART, IF ANYONE HAS ANY PHOTS PLEASE POST THEM ON HERE I LOVE ALTERED ART BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT PEOPLE CAN SEE IN DIFFERENT THINGS, SO GET YOUR PICS POSTED........

hi melissa, what is altered art?

Hi Thomas, altered art is turning any ordinary object into a work of art, so a domino could be stamped and altered to make a peice of jewellry or an old tin can be distressed and inked to make something totally unique and different, Tim Holtz is very into altered art and it is catching on over here in a big way. Hopefully we will get some pics posted and you can have a look.

Here are three alteres dominoes that I wear as pendants.

Three different techniques L-R:
1. Tree silhouette drawn freehand using Sharpies (permanent markers).
2. Metallic marbled effect using alcohol inks.
3. Decorative backing paper triple-embossed with clear powder for a gloss finish.

I altered this little MDF 'book' box into an Egyptian treasure box. It is covered and lined with embossed heiroglyphic papers. The edges have been inked and 'gilded'. Inside is a decoupage image (Joanna Sheen Egyptian Adventure). The little brass handle adds a finishing touch.

This seaside memory tin started out as a mint tin. I painted and collaged it and embossed it with clear UTEE. Inside are more collage, pearl buttons and shells encased in a deep layer of clear UTEE.

I turned this children's board book into a special recipe book. It has been sanded, covered with paper, inked, distressed and embellished with charms, etc. Inside I cut a window through the pages to accomodate a small glass bottle full of the 'secret ingredient'.

They are all wonderful, hokeycokey, and the domino pendants are truly stunning!

Thanks roo - I really enjoy this type of art. I hope we get some more pictures posted to get us all inspired.

Wow some truly amazing ideas and projects thanks girls they are great, keep up the good work. I would post some photos but don't know how to upload them anyone got any tips.........

Melissa on your reply page to the post there is a tree with a floppy disc click on that and it comes up with a window click on browse it takes you to where you keep your photos and you double click on your photo then click on host it for image for forum then paste on your reply

This is my altered mirror I will try and get a better photo!!!!

melissa wrote:Hi Thomas, altered art is turning any ordinary object into a work of art, so a domino could be stamped and altered to make a peice of jewellry or an old tin can be distressed and inked to make something totally unique and different, Tim Holtz is very into altered art and it is catching on over here in a big way. Hopefully we will get some pics posted and you can have a look.

ow right thanks melissa for clearing this up!