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BAR CODE - Limited Edition Archival PRINT of an Original Collage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:59:24 -0500

$20.00
BAR CODE - This is a Limited Edition Archival Print of one of my Original Collages.

The image measures 3" x 3" and has been printed with Epson archival inks on a 230 gsm matte finish art paper. Stunning, velvety, flawless prints. The print edition was limited to 20 and each print is signed and numbered. The image has been printed with a large white border ready for framing.

The original collage was created as 3" x 3" on heavy weight water color paper using the original vintage papers and ephemeral bits.

The print will come packaged in a acid free mylar sleeve with white backing board. It will be shipped in a bend proof photo mailer to insure it's safe arrival.

Thanks so much!

NECESSARY TOOLS - Original Collage on Artist Panel

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:59:24 -0500

$57.00
NECESSARY TOOLS - Part of my "Nostalgia" Series. The original collage was created as 3" x 3" on heavy weight water color paper using vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It is mounted with an archival decorative paper on a 5" x 5" x 2" Mixed Media Artist Panel.

The Panel was stained and sealed a natural wood tone and was manufactured to archival standards. It is signed on the back.

Ready to hang - no additional hardware necessary. Or suitable for display on a shelf or other flat surface.

NOW -Original Collage on Artist Panel

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:59:24 -0500

$57.00
NOW - Part of my "Nostalgia" Series. The original collage was created as 3" x 3" on heavy weight water color paper using vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It is mounted with an archival decorative paper on a 5" x 5" x 2" Mixed Media Artist Panel.

The Panel was stained and sealed a natural wood tone and was manufactured to archival standards.

Ready to hang - no additional hardware necessary. Or suitable for display on a shelf or other flat surface. It is signed on the back.

BIG FISH - Original Altered Vintage POSTCARD Collage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:58:45 -0500

$6.00
BIG FISH - This altered vintage postcard features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits.

Each of my altered postcards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled postcards, paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love.

The card measures 3.5" x 5", standard postcard size. It was never used so you can send it through the mail, or save it and frame it. The collage is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It will be packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

LEAP - Original Altered Vintage POSTCARD Collage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:58:45 -0500

$6.00
LEAP - This altered vintage postcard features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits.

Each of my altered postcards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled postcards, paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love.

The card measures 3.5" x 5", standard postcard size. It was never used so you can send it through the mail, or save it and frame it. The collage is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It will be packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

CLEANING UP CITY HALL - Original Altered Vintage POSTCARD Collage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:58:45 -0500

$6.00
CLEANING UP CITY HALL- This altered vintage postcard features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits.

Each of my altered postcards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled postcards, paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love.

The card measures 3.5" x 5", standard postcard size. It was never used so you can send it through the mail, or save it and frame it. The collage is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It will be packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

GNOME NO. 4 - Original Mixed Media ASSEMBLAGE

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:58:44 -0500

$44.00
GNOME NO. 4 - A part of my new series of mixed media assemblages starring the vintage Gnomes. NO. 4 is looking dapper in his blue pants and green top. He sits perched above Pennsylvania.

Each of the tiny sculptures in this series were created entirely from recycled and reclaimed vintage materials. Their wooden block pedestals measure 1 3/4" in each direction, the corners have been rounded by wear, and they are covered on each side with lovely bits of vintage maps and other paper ephemera. It has been sealed with a matte finish acrylic medium.

Each of the Gnomes are completely unique, and each has it's own character and charm. They have a perfect patina, and wear their age gracefully. The entire piece including the gnome stands 4" tall.

Each has been signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom.

Thanks so much!

THE BODY - FIVE 1.25 inch BUTTONS Made from a Recycled Vintage Children's Anatomy Book

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:50:51 -0500

$5.00
These one-of-a-kind buttons were made from the pages of a recycled vintage children's anatomy book published in the 1960's. Each of the images was carefully selected, clipped, and pressed by hand. You'll get a random assortment, sure to include various bits of the human body. You get an assortment of five 1.25 inch buttons.

They'd make a great little gift for any vintage paper lover.

Thanks so much!

BIBLIO FUNK The Zine for The Decidedly Bookish The Complete Set of 4

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:50:03 -0500

$15.00
Biblio Funk - The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish The Complete Set - All 4 issues bundled for your reading pleasure.

Biblio Funk is about things bookish, books I've been reading, books I've been buying, books I've lent and borrowed, book related events I've been attending. If you love books, or you ever feel a little funky, these are the zines you've been searching for. It comes with my personal guarantee that you'll at least sort of like them.

Issue 1 "The Premiere Issue", Issue 2 "The Used Book Issue", Issue 3 "The Summer Reading Issue", Issue 4 "The Banned Book Issue".

Get on the bus and buy the damn zines. Each copy was hand sewn with a pamphlet stitch, and a cardstock cover in a limited edition of 100.

Thanks for looking.

Biblio Funk 3 The Summer Reading Issue

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:32:05 -0500

$4.00
Biblio Funk - The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish Issue 3 Summer Reading. Just in time for summer, this issue focuses on summer reading, to a point. Biblio Funk is about things bookish, books I've been reading, books I've been buying, books I've lent and borrowed, book related events I've been attended. If you love books, or you ever feel a little funky, this is the thing you've been searching for. It comes with my personal guarantee that you'll at least sort of like it. Get on the bus and buy the damn book. Hand sewn in a limited edition of 200.

Biblio Funk The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish Issue 2 The Used Book Issue

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:44 -0500

$4.00
Biblio Funk - The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish Issue 2 The Used Book Issue. Biblio Funk is about things bookish, books I've been reading, books I've been buying, books I've lent and borrowed, book related events I've been attended. This issue we delve into the dirty dusty world of used books. If you love books, or you ever feel a little funky, this is the thing you've been searching for. It comes with my personal guarantee that you'll at least sort of like it. Get on the bus and buy the damn book. Hand sewn in a limited edition of 200.

I thank you for looking!

BIBLIO FUNK 4 THE BANNED BOOK ISSUE The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:29:06 -0500

$4.00
Biblio Funk - The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish Issue 4 The Banned Books Issue. Biblio Funk is about things bookish, books I've been reading, books I've been buying, books I've lent and borrowed, book related events I've attended. This issue is a least a little about Banned Books. If you love books, or you ever feel a little funky, this is the thing you've been searching for. It comes with my personal guarantee that you'll at least sort of like it. Get on the bus and buy the damn zine and read some banned books. Hand sewn in a limited edition of 100.

Thanks for looking!

Biblio Funk The Zine for the Decidedly Bookish Issue 1 The Premiere Issue

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0500

$4.00
Biblio Funk A Zine for the Decidedly Bookish. Issue No. 1 The Premiere Issue. Biblio Funk was published sporadically but often, it is mostly about things bookish. It's about books I've been reading, books I've been buying, books I've lent and borrowed, book related events, and all the ways books are currently impacting my life and could be impacting yours. Each issue of Biblio Funk is a hand sewn 16 page pamphlet, produced as an edition of 100. If you love books, or ever feel a little funky, or if you have a few dollars to spare Biblio Funk is just the zine you're looking for. Get on the bus and buy the damn zine! The Premiere issue includes a free tiny photocopier book title "You Are Here".

Thanks for looking!

BAR CODE - Original Collage on an Artist Panel

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:12:55 -0500

$57.00
Bar Code - Part of my "Nostalgia" Series. The original collage was created as 3" x 3" on heavy weight water color paper using vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It is mounted with an archival decorative paper on a 5" x 5" x 2" Mixed Media Artist Panel.

The Panel was stained and sealed a natural wood tone and was manufactured to archival standards.

Ready to hang - no additional hardware necessary. Or suitable for display on a shelf or other flat surface. It is signed on the back.

PIG LATIN - Original Collage on an Artist Panel

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:12:55 -0500

$57.00
Pig Latin - Part of my "Nostalgia" Series. The original collage was created as 3" x 3" on heavy weight water color paper using vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It is mounted with an archival decorative paper on a 5" x 5" x 2" Mixed Media Artist Panel.

The Panel was stained and sealed a natural wood tone and was manufactured to archival standards.

Ready to hang - no additional hardware necessary. Or suitable for display on a shelf or other flat surface. It is signed on the back.

WONDERLAND - Original Altered Vintage POSTCARD Collage

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:04:54 -0500

$6.00
WONDERLAND - This altered vintage postcard features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits.

Each of my altered postcards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled postcards, paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love.

The card measures 3.5" x 5", standard postcard size. It was never used so you can send it through the mail, or save it and frame it. The collage is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It will be packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

EXACTLY LIKE YOU- Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:48 -0500

$7.00
Exactly like you... This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

A FIRM FOUNDATION - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:47 -0500

$7.00
Set yourself on a firm foundation... This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

Stroll, Wander, Roam - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:13 -0500

$7.00
Stroll, Wander, Roam - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope. This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

Wanted - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:13 -0500

$7.00
Wanted - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope. This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

By the Way - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:13 -0500

$7.00
By the Way - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope. This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

The Home - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0500

$7.00
The Home - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope. This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

The Travelers - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0500

$7.00
The Travelers - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope. This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

FIGURES IN ITALIC - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0500

$7.00
Figures in Italic... This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

USE LESS OIL - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0500

$7.00
Use Less Oil... This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much!

POISON - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0500

$7.00
Keep this bottle out of reach of children... This greeting card features an original collage with vintage papers and ephemeral bits. It's blank inside.

Each of my collage greeting cards are one-of-a-kind and completely unique. They feature found, vintage, and recycled paper and bits of ephemera that have been carefully collected, clipped, and collaged with love. The collage is done on watercolor paper and is protected with a coat of acrylic varnish. It is then mounted on to a high quality card. They come with a matching envelope, are packaged in a protective mylar sleeve, and shipped in a sturdy bend proof mailer.

Thanks so much

HAVE MORE FUN - Original Collage Greeting CARD with Envelope