Altered Art News Archive -1-
Here you'll find the earlier entries from Altered Art News, our occasional web journal that keeps you up-to-date with what's new at altered-art.net and what's happening in the world of altered and mixed-media art.
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Making Contact
From time to time we're contacted by visitors wanting to get in touch with other like-minded people hoping to swap knowledge and experience, and perhaps artwork that they've created. This got me thinking. Would it be possible to set up some sort of scheme that would enable our visitors to contact each other?
It would have to run itself, more or less, and there would have to be safeguards to protect our visitors' privacy. After much thought I came up with an idea that seemed to fit the bill, and would be technically feasible.
We ran a poll to assess the level of interest, both if there were a small fee involved, and if the scheme were free to all members. There was a disappointing response. Perhaps that's not surprising in view of the large number of social networking sites, many with their own special interest groups.
Of the small number of responses that we received, almost all were in favour, but only if there were no fee involved. However, two respondents were willing to pay up to $10.
In view of the apparent lack of interest, we've decided not to pursue this idea.
Twelve Tags of Christmas 2010
It's that time of year again! It doesn't feel as though a whole year has gone by, but Tim Holtz has started his fourth annual 12 Tags of Christmas series of holiday-themed tags today, 1st December 2010. Every day for the next twelve days you'll find ideas and inspiration for creating your own altered shipping tag on a Christmas theme...
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Vagabond - Tim Holtz's Die-Cutting Machine
We first reported on Tim Holtz's die-cutting machine from Sissix back in February 2010, shortly after he'd demonstrated the then unnamed prototype at the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show in Anaheim, California. We predicted that many of Tim's fans would want one for its looks alone. Here's our update...
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The Day I Met... Altered Art Celebrities
Have you ever met anyone well-known in altered and mixed-media art? Did he or she inspire you to try something new, or were you so overwhelmed that you didn't take anything in?
Tell us your story...
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Any Comments?
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A Case for Investigation?
Have you heard about Tim Holtz's new die-cutting machine? The machine itself won't become available until July 2010, but he's already talking about it on his blog, and he demonstrated the prototype at the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show in Anaheim, California in January. Whilst it does seem to offer a few advantages over existing die-cutting machines, we think that many of Tim's fans will want one for its looks alone...
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Vancouver 2010 ATCs
In March 2010 the Vancouver ATC Group will celebrate its tenth anniversary with Vancouver 2010 ATCs, an exhibition of artist trading cards open to participants from all over the world...
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Art in Hand 2: The World of Artist Trading Cards
In April 2010 the historic Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery in Eastampton, New Jersey will again host an exhibition, this time entitled Art in Hand 2: The World of Artist Trading Cards, of artist trading cards from local, national and international artists...
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Stampin' Up!
With regret, Maria has decided to resign her position as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Stampin' Up! have recently issued a revision to their Independent Demonstrator Agreement that would effectively prohibit her from mentioning by name on her personal blog at My Stamping Corner any other arts and crafts product, manufacturer or retailer.
Whilst Maria will continue to use and recommend Stampin' Up! products where they are suitable for her purpose, she does not feel able to accept these revised terms and conditions.
Twelve Tags of Christmas
Just a reminder that Tim Holtz starts his third annual 12 Tags of Christmas series of holiday-themed tags today, 1st December 2009. Every day for the next twelve days you'll find ideas and inspiration for creating your own altered shipping tag on a Christmas theme...
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