Showing posts with label collage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label collage. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

2024 - New Job! 'I'm on my first Design Team!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur


Happy New Year!

One Paper Place in Frankfort, IL has hired me for their Design Team! 
Thanks to owner, Chris Rispoli, for this crafty job!

Some samples of my work:

Art Journal Planner
(from Annette Green class at OPP July 2023).
Supplies: provided by Annette Green















Front Cover
Technique: Stencils + glitter paste


Inside back cover:
Technique: My original MLH stamp + unknown stamp



Assemblage
(from Finnabair class at OPP July 2023)




















Techniques: 3-D collage, painting, gilding
Supplies: gesso, acrylic paints, embellishments 
[from Finnabair class and from home stash]



Thanks for stopping by - please leave a comment!

Peace, 
LuLu







Friday, February 24, 2023

'Happy New Year + Freebies!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur



Howdy and Welcome,
Happy [belated] New Year!

Lots of Life happening lately [including ER visit due to chest pain, 
which was a false alarm - NOT a heart attack. Just muscle strain.. So
I've been spending less time spent online and blog posting...

Wanted to let Followers know that I AM still alive. 

Super busy.
I'm feverishly purging/donating much of my stash/
destashing and packing so we can move ASAP.
Giving - and have given - many art supplies, washi tapes,
 jewelry supplies and beads away - most 
to our local Arts Center.

Probably we'll stay in the Midwest - 
wherever the temperature and weather are milder.
Ha! Is that even possible?!

Freebies are below - have fun. 
Permission granted in this post to copy images below.
[Right Click on image to copy].













Please comment AND visit my other posts - 
for lots of other Freebies for you here on LuLu's blog!
Thanks for stopping by.

Peace,
LuLu

Friday, November 5, 2021

'The SECRET to MAKE More TIME!' plus a Freebie!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur


Howdy and Welcome!

I'm back for a hot minute, but I had to share this with you...

Today I got an email from an artist whose mailing list includes me. In it, she claims that no one can make more time. I responded back to her email, that we CAN all make more time. 

I’ve found the (not so) SECRET solution aka Time Management.

 

The SECRET for ‘making more time’ is:

  1. prioritizing,
  2. nixing time wasters,
  3. planning (focus and work your plan),
  4. just say ‘no’ to everything non-goal related,
  5. reducing commitments.

Try these tips for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month - then comment on this post below on your results.

I have been using these tips for about 3 years - and they work great for me. I am moving closer to some goals, and accomplishing others!

Freebie! 
(right click on image, then Save)




(Photo courtesy of D. Daruszka)
 
Thanks for stopping by!

Peace,
LuLu

P.S. I love my two Tim Holtz Tonic glass mats. I use the large right-handed mat in my main craft studio. The small travel glass mat is the left-handed version that I use on the desk in my upstairs computer office. Do you use either of these TH glass mats?

Friday, December 4, 2020

GIVEAWAY Winner is...!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes - Artist and Bricoleur

Howdy and Welcome!

The winner of the 2020 Birthday Giveaway is.........


Mary Kay! Congratulations!

Mary Kay please contact me with your email address asap (use the Contact Form in right sidebar) or email me at:
 nuvoclassic @ aol dot com  

and we'll get the process started for shipment of your fabulous crafting goodies!

You will LOVE your package!




Peace,
LuLu

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

GIVEAWAY! LIBRA De-stash! FREE Giveaway! Deadline: Extended! More pix! More Info!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes  




You could win these supplies!






Sample journal of what you can make with the mixed media supplies in this huge Giveaway!

Sample of what can be made with Giveaway supplies!


Is your birthday coming? Have you had a birthday? Post a comment - you could win!

LUCKY LIBRA LADY FOLLOWER - BIRTHDAY FREE GIVEAWAY!

September is my birthday month and I'm celebrating with my Followers by offering a FREE giveaway! 

So if you are a Libra lady celebrating your birthday on Sep 27th or celebrating your birthday on Sting's birthday Oct 2nd, indicate that in your comment and you could win!

I have put together some HAPPY MAIL / de-stash items for one lucky Libra (or other) birthday girl! See list of free GIVEAWAY goodies!


ELIGIBILITY

Any LIBRA lady in continental USA is eligible over 18 years of age. If your birthdate is Sep 27th or Oct 2nd (or close to those dates) you could be the winner! You must have an email address.

You do not have to be a Follower to enter.
But there is a Bonus for FOLLOWERS! Followers get a extra little something-something!

See below if your birthday is in September or October!


WHAT IF MY  LIBRA BRITHDAY IS NOT YOUR'S OR STING'S?

A birthdate on, or closest to, either of these 2 dates (9/27, 10/2) will be the lucky winner! Up to two winners - one lady born Sep 27th and/or one lady born Oct 2 (or closest birthday).


WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE GIVEAWAY?

Giveaway de-stash items will be a grab bag of new and gently used mixed media supplies selected from my various studios. These supplies are ideal for creating junk journals / smash books / glue books / flow-ish journals / bullet journals / art journals.

Giveaway Includes:

Update: (a $450 value)
  1. ·          A5 bullet journal - partially prepped/setup/page numbered by me with pen test pages, index pages, Key / Icon / Color Code page, plus stamped page title borders, and page title cartouches (ESSENTIALS, 8”x5.5”, dot grid, archival, acid free, ribbon bookmark, back pocket),A5 calendar / journal  – dated, obsolete, blank, twin-wire,
  2. ·        junk mail journal – ready to paint and embellish (wirebound by me),
  3. ·        Tote - 18 pocket tool tote – foldable,
  4. ·        Tote - crocheted hobo purse (thrift store find),
  5. ·        Adhesive - glue stick,
  6. ·        adult coloring pages – assorted sizes (owls, nature, mandalas, etc.),
  7. ·        book pages (vintage, old, foreign, dictionary, etc.)
  8. ·        colored pencils (in repurposed marker tin) – warm tones,
  9. ·        craft mat – new (RANGER), 
  10. ·        embellishments (metal, resin, paper, TIM Holtz, and more),
  11. ·        embroidery floss on bobbins – wound by me (primary colors),
    • NEW! Embossing supplies for heat embossing,
  12. ·        envelopes - assorted sizes, types, materials 
  13. ·        Fabric - Designer upholstery fabric samples,
  14. ·        fabric scraps -  quilter’s cotton,
  15. ·        Fiber - Twine (striped),
  16. ·        file folder -decorative for coloring,
  17. ·        lace seam binding,
  18. ·        markers - STM, FINELINE + MORE (assorted warm & cool tones),
  19. ·        papers - deli paper (plain and painted),
  20. ·        Papers - gelli print papers, 
  21. ·        papers - painted wax paper,
  22. ·        Papers - scrapbooking papers - patterned scraps, 
  23. ·        papers - vintage sewing patterns,
  24. ·        pen - fountain pen with refill cartridges (JINHAO),
  25. ·        pen - FRIXION erasable pen with refills,
  26. ·        pen pouch - clear with elastic divider loops (KAREN FOSTER),
  27. ·        pens – glitter gel, black gel,
  28. ·        Post-its – 2”,
  29. ·        Ribbons - assorted lengths,
  30. ·        Rub-ons with craft stick - Asian style alphabet,
  31. ·        Scissors – one pair micro scissors,
  32. ·        Stamp pad - STAzON permanent ink pad,
  33. ·        stamp pads - Dye ink pads – assorted minis,
  34. ·        stamps - clear with acrylic block – assorted themes,
  35. ·        Stamps - Rubber stamp set – mini alphabet in Mimi pouch + divider tray,
  36. ·        Stencil – mini alpha-numeric,
  37. ·        tabs – adhesive back,
  38. ·        tins – Altoid tins - empty,
  39. ·        Tool - water brush,
  40. ·        Tools - watercolor brushes – assorted tips/sizes,
  41. ·        washi tape rolls – partial,
  42. ·        washi tape sample cards – wound by me,
  43. ·        yarn samples – super bulky,
  44.          plus more mystery goodies [not shown],
  45.          plus free complimentary shipping.

HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY

 

Leave a comment on this post only with your name and birth date - birth year not needed.


WHEN IS EXTENDED DEADLINE?

EXTENDED Deadline is 12:00 midnight CT on Nov 30, 2020.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

I'll announce winner's name during the week of Dec 15th on this blog, in a new  post.

HOW DOES WINNER GET PRIZE?

INFO NEEDED FROM WINNER in DECEMBER 2020 - 2 IMPORTANT DATES

          Before midnight Dec 22, 2020 CT, Winner must email me (use the 'Contact' form in right           sidebar) with their email address.

          I will contact the Winner via email  requesting the following info that Winner must email           to me before midnight Dec 27, 2020 CT.        

  1. copy of their ID (see below) - in body of email,
  2. their snail mail address (no P.O. boxes)

About COPY of ID  

To claim your prize, winner must email me a photo copy (in body of email - not as an attachment) of their ID  showing your name and your birthdate.  ID copy can be your state D/L, your real ID, your passport.

IMPORTANT: (On your copy, be sure to mask out/cover your SSN and address and any other private/confidential info before uploading to body of your email).


WHEN WILL WINNER GET PRIZE?

After I get the above info by the deadlines.

          I'm planning to ship the Winner's prize around Dec 31, 2020. I'll email tracking                         number to Winner.


FREEBIES and TUTORIALS

Also, check out all the Freebies and Tutorials while you are visiting my blog.

Thanks for stopping by - Happy Birthday and GOOD LUCK!

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

'WILD News during my September Birthday month! 'Baby #2 leaves the nest!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes


Howdy!
 
I know... it’s been a long while since I've posted. Now I’ve got news that I just have to share... 

On Saturday 9/21/2019, I sold ANOTHER of my mini art journals (3.5” x 4”) in a deal to an artist [Tanako Konishi] that I showed it to during  the annual Beverly Art Walk here in Chicago! This book is number 2 in a series of 3.
 
'untitled '
2/3
Mary Lou Haynes
c 2019
 
He loved it – turning pages and gushing over it. He really wanted to buy it - even though I explained that it is full of my experiments and tests, image transfers, a self-portrait, and custom washi tapes. It is not even titled. I suggested a trade because I really wanted one of his (pricey) pieces hanging on the gallery wall. He agreed - so we settled the deal right then and there. He took one of his very pricey art works off the wall (a digital collage under glass) and handed it over to me on the spot. He explained his inspiration for the piece, layering, the collage imagery, and symbolism.

Someone standing nearby took photos -  one of me and my husband holding Tanako's piece (about 36” square) and one of me with Tanako holding my teeny, tiny, little mini book. This all happened SO FAST! Less than 10 minutes – it’s blur. I was in shock! I’m STILL in shock. When we walked out of that gallery, my hubby told me that I’m a great ‘negotiator’! J

Now, to replace that book (which I already miss), I’m resuming work on the final mini art journal of that series (3/3). I had started all 3 at the same time in 2013. When I get another opportunity like that, I want to be prepared! (The first mini art journal of the series (1/3)  I ‘lent’ to someone to look at ‘when she had time’. But she never gave it back to me when I asked for it...so I wrote that one off to experience....)
 
Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment.
 
Peace,
LuLu

 

 

 

Friday, September 23, 2016

'Exciting News - New Studio and Gelli Plate Workshop at BAC!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes


Howdy and Welcome!
Exciting news! 
The Beverly Arts Center in Chicago has added one of my mixed media workshops to their summer 2017 curriculum! I will be teaching a monoprinting workshop using ‘Gelli’ gelatin plates at the BAC on June 20, 2017.

Stay tuned to my blog for details in 2017 and updates at www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com

My new studio in historic downtown Blue Island, IL is almost ready. I'll be celebrating my birthday there next week with a Ladies Only Game Night and a Crafternoon Soiree.

In late October, if all goes well, the studio will be ready for Crafternoons on three days a week! I've waited a long time for a larger studio space. Can't wait to unveil it!

Meanwhile, here is a new digital collage I made today.


'Big Bang Galaxy' -
 digital collage
using Microsoft Digital Image Editor

Thanks for stopping by. Please become a Follower and come back soon. Giveaway is coming in October!
Peace,
LuLu
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes

Friday, June 10, 2016

'Grab Your Seat for Art Journaling Worklshop in Chicago, IL!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

A few seats are still available for the 2-day workshop I'm teaching at the beautiful Beverly Arts Center in Chicago, IL on Tuesday 6/14/16 and Thursday 6/16/16.

It's a Mixed Media Art Journaling workshop - an intense and immersive 2 days.

This fun workshop is 3 hours each day from 1pm - 4pm with 15 minute setup before class and 15 minute cleanup after class on  both days. Doors open at 12:45pm each day.

Hope you can join us.

Click here to register

Info here

Friday, April 8, 2016

'Mixed Media Prep 101: Art Journaling - Conquering the Blank Page' - Summer 2016 in Chicago, IL.

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes
 

“Mixed Media Prep 101: Art Journaling – Conquering the Blank Page”

You’re invited to a 2-day Art Journaling Workshop in Chicago this summer! 
 
FAN of Sample Art Journal created by Mary Lou Haynes 
 
Samples of Art Journal created by Mary Lou Haynes 
 
 
 
 WHAT: Summer Mini-Camp: 

You will explore multiple mixed-media art techniques in this fun summer mini-camp. Anything goes in Art Journaling!
 

WHEN: Tuesday June 14, and Thursday June 16, 2016. 1pm-4pm both days. Doors open 12:45pm.

WHERE: Beverly Arts Center, in Beautiful Beverly Hills / Morgan Park. Chicago, IL 60643

WHO: Adults Ages 15+ 

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes 

HOW: Click for Details and Supplies List http://www.beverlyartcenter.org/_camps/adult.php

 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

' Exciting Announcement - New Art Journaling Workshop this Summer 2016 - and You're Invited!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes



Howdy and Welcome,

I am pleased to announce that I have been selected to teach another Mixed Media Art Journaling class this summer in Chicago at the Beverly Arts Center. That's two years in a row that I will be teaching at the BAC.

And I would like to invite you to join us
!

"We're Not In Kansas Anymore"
Tangling Doodle by LuLu Haynes
 
'Fan' of an art journal I created


A Page in an art Journal I created



Hope you will plan now to join us!

Registration and Art Journaling Workshop Details here or click the CLASS tab above.
Limited seating. Workshop size is limited to 8 students.

LODGING
Closest hotel is the Hilton Chicago / Oak Lawn, IL. This Hilton hotel offers a FREE Scheduled Shuttle in addition to an indoor swimming pool and other amenities. Hilton Hotel in Oak Lawn, IL

Thanks for stopping by - and please become a Follower.

Come back soon - two more exciting announcements are coming soon. (Shhhhh! Could one announcement be a Giveaway?!!!)

Peace,
LuLu

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

'FREEBIE - Background Text for Art Journal and Altered Books!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome!

Here is a FREEBIE to use in your personal artwork only.
Do not use it an any work that you sell.


 Collage text background -
antique book page, clip, printer symbols dump paper -
created by LuLu Haynes
 
 
Enjoy!
 
Please become a Follower - and comment on this post - or any of my other FREEBIE posts!
 
Peace,
LuLu

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

'Just a little Something, Something!...and get your Freebies'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes


Howdy and Welcome!

Thought I'd share this digital piece from my archives. I love the color orange. Orange makes my soul smile.

'Floor Tiles on Steroids' -  
architectural building floor mosaic digitally enhanced by Mary Lou Haynes
Photograph by D. C. Daruszka
Used with permission from the photographer
ca. 2009

 
I used 2 software products on this piece:
  • Microsoft Digital Image Editor
  • Adobe (PSE) Photoshop Elements
 
 
YOUR TURN
 
Do you ever use digital image editing software? If so, which products? What are your top  3 favorite things about them? Top 3 gripes about each product?
 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
MORE GOODIES
 
'Refractions Series 2015 - Semi-Precious Gems'
 
Hybrid - Paints, Photography, Digital Image Editing
by Mary Lou Haynes
Copyright June 2015
  • For more Freebies, search this blog, keyword 'Freebies'. You have my permission to use this original artwork 'Refractions Series 2015 - Semi-Precious Gems' for your personal use, but not to sell in any form.
  • For Mixed Media Retreats, search this blog, keyword 'mixed media'.
 
Thanks for stopping by. Please become a Follower and comment. I love to see your comments! Come back soon.
 
Peace,

Monday, June 15, 2015

'Freebie! and - It's Official! I'm a Celebrity! Well, sort of....Art Journal Class I'm Teaching!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome,

'Globe on Steroids' -
architectural building sculpture digitally enhanced by Mary Lou Haynes
Photograph by D. C. Daruszka
Used with permission from the photographer


I'm in the newspaper! I'm officially a celebrity!
well, sort of a celebrity...One of our local newspapers here in Chicago, featured an article about me and the mixed media Art Journal class I'm teaching next week at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago, IL.

We'll be using all sorts of goodies, including washi tapes, scrapbooking paper and doing all sorts of techniques including: collage, frottage, laminating, doodling and more!

Would love for you to join us if you are in Chicago, Illinois the week of  June 23 and June 25, 2015!

Click here for the article.

Click here for the workshop info (Adult Mini Camp by Mary Lou Haynes) scroll to bottom of page.


Meanwhile, here's a freebie background I created. This is a black-and-white version of an excerpt from a tangle/doodle I drew in one of my sketch journals. You have my permission to use this in your artwork - for your own personal art, but not to sell. Enjoy!


 'Moisture on Mars (BnW)' -
by Mary Lou Haynes
 
Please become a Follower and comment. I love to see your comments. SPread the word about the fun Freebies you find on my blog! Come back soon.

Peace,
LuLu

Thursday, May 14, 2015

'Make IT! Mark IT! Mask IT! Mixed Media Midwest - Chicago Retreat!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes


Howdy and Welcome,

These are the current SPONSORS of our August 2015 retreat.

Many thanks to our 2015 Sponsors of Make IT! Mark IT! Mask IT! Mixed Media Midwest Chicago Retreat for their generous support.

  • Patron - Highest Praise Dance Fitness
  • Friend - Creative Media Wizards
  • Donor 1 - Aurora Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Donor 2 - GOLDEN Paints
  • Donation - GELLI Arts
  • Donation - Piles to Smiles 

Click here to register or for M6 mixed media retreat info. Hope to see you in August!


Thanks for stopping by. Please become a Follower and come back soon.
Peace,
LuLu



2015 mixed media retreat, Chicago, altered books, assemblage, collage, artist book, book binding, art journal, prizes, smash book, steampunk, washi, workshops, playtime, fabric, scrapbooking retreat, fusing, workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2015

'Invitation to my Art Journaling class in Chicago, IL, USA!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and Welcome!

You are invited to join me, Mary Lou Haynes, for the summer 2-day intensive Art Journaling workshop ‘mini-camp’ that I will be teaching in Chicago, IL, USA at the Beverly Arts Center! BAC members enjoy a discount on workshop fee.

·        Tue, Jun 23, 2015 from  1pm – 4:30pm

·        Thu, Jun 25, 2015 from  1pm – 4:30pm


Sample of an art journal Cover (Paris) by Mary Lou

(SU15) Basic Mixed Media Prep 101: Art Journaling - In this 2-day workshop ‘mini-camp’, you will explore mixed media and in the process, transform a blank journal into a fun art journal! Art techniques include: laminating, frottage, collage, under-journaling, resists, glazing, masks, stenciling, and tangling. Once you learn these techniques you’ll never look at a blank page the same. The instructor will bring her personal collection of art journals for ideas and inspiration. See supplies list for items to bring to class – also, some FREE supplies will be provided.

Ages 15+.

Instructor: Mary Lou Haynes
Please contact the Beverly Arts Center with questions. Or click Registration info

 
Thanks for visiting - please become a Follower and come back soon!
Peace,
LuLu

keywords: art journal, camp, Chicago, class, collage, doodling, free supplies, frottage, gesso, glazing, laminating, masks, mixed media, resists, stenciling, tangling, under-journaling, washi tape, workshop

Monday, March 2, 2015

'Early Bird registration is now open for Mixed Media retreat!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes



Welcome,

Do you want to learn and play near Chicago this summer?

Come join us at this new mixed media retreat in the US!

Make IT! Mark IT! Mask IT! Mixed Media Midwest - Chicago Retreat!



Thanks for stopping by - please become a Follower - and come back soon.

Peace,
Mary Lou

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