christmas 'n collages

I started thinking about Christmas yesterday. I created two excel files- one for gifts and one for cards. This way, as I think of people, I can add 'em to one or both of the lists. This year I plan on making all of my gifts. I am actually quite excited about it but the key will be to space things out. This year has gone so fast it'll be the holidays in no time. This will probably mean I won't be posting everything I make before so as to keep the element of surprise!

I got this amazing book today: Making Memories: A Season of Giving. It has the most beautiful handmade gift ideas for the holidays in it. I also got collage discovery workshop by collage expert, Claudine Hellmuth. It has soooo many great ideas + techniques- I think I'm in love!

I made my very first mixed media assemblage/shadowbox this afternoon. I am very happy with it and see more in my future. ;) You'll have to click on these wee images to see them better.

PS- Go check out Sabrina Ward Harrison's new website. It's gorgeous; so inspirational!

PSS- To see all of the art challenges so far go here!