Art Nests
mixed media artist trading cards by paula boyd farrington ©2013
I had fun weaving some “exotic travel” thought-twigs & vintage glamour threads into these “Nest” inspired artist trading cards for an ARTchix Studio swap this past spring. Artist trading cards are little 2.5″ x 3.5″ mini mixed-media masterpieces created just for the joy of making art, and traded with other collage artists. It takes a bit longer to get lovely old-fashioned snail mail here in The Bahamas, and I was thrilled to find these Art Nest beauties (from fellow ARTchix swappers) waiting for me in the “post”:
mixed media artist trading card by Nikki Smith © 2013
- mixed media artist trading card by Jodi Velasquez ©2013
mixed media artist trading card by Naomi Walsh Montoro ©2013
mixed media artist trading card by plstork ©2013
mixed media artist trading card by kelly ©2013
mixed media artist trading card by shu shu perugino ©2013
Aren’t these sweet? And GORGEOUS?! These tiny treasures are so fun to look at and hold … so many layered and textural details and captivating images. Completely inspiring and heartwarming. From my cozy art nest to all the very talented creators of the cards pictured above: Thank You!! And to everyone out there having fun creating art in your own little studio or dining room table nook: art on!
ps … ARTchix hosts all kinds of themed swaps throughout the year and sends darling packets of little art goodies to participants … you can follow them on FB (here) or on their blog for swap announcements if you want to play along (& find occasional digi-freebie images; beautiful!). Like everything on m’blog, this is Not a paid commercial announcement. I just dig art and collage stuff and wanted to share! Tra-la …
Explore posts in the same categories: art, collage, cool stuff, favorite things, inspiration, intriguing imagesTags: ARTchix, ARTchix Studio, artist trading cards, atc swaps, collage, dream nest, exotic travel nest, feather your nest, mermaid nest, mon nid, nest, nest art, nests
You can comment below, or link to this permanent URL from your own site.
Paula's Paradise 
August 10, 2013 at 9:05 am
What a delight this morning! I really enjoy all of your posts Paula, they are always full of beauty and wonder! Thanks for your beautiful heart! xo
August 10, 2013 at 9:38 am
Thanks, Claudette! Your comments mean so much, and this one made my morning (and it was already a Good morning!) 🙂 Thank you & Happy Weekend!!
August 10, 2013 at 11:49 am
still loving your work missis!! one creative household you have! coffee soon XXXX
August 10, 2013 at 11:50 am
loving your work! that’s one creative/talented house you are living in! coffee soon XXXXXXXXXXX
August 10, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Thanks, Joycey Ann Crutchley — you fabulous writer, you!! So glad you’re back and YES, please … coffee soon! 🙂 XXXXX<3xxxxx