Brand New Halloween Stamps + More

Happy Weekend Everyone! We have some cool new Halloween Stamps in the shop. I've got my eye on that Bat Woman! And that Moon Face would look awesome on an art doll! And those Bat Wings... swoon. They are in limited supplies so grab em' while you can!

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Art Time Feature With Chrissy Colon!  

No need to feel crabby today. Design Team Member Chrissy Colon has an amazing tutorial for you! Dive under the sea with Chrissy to find out how she created her fabulous crustaceans! They are sure to put a smile on your face. Awesome project Chrissy!
Find the full post here: http://twistedmusedesigns.com/under-the-sea-crabby-fun/

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Brenda Harris!

We really love the way Brenda Harris dressed up our little Fairy Stand-Up. She looks like an Ice Skating Fairy Queen! So brilliant the way you brought her to life Brenda!
Small Fairy Stand-Up Style 3: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7036/Stand-Ups--Fairy-Style-3.htm
Tiny Doll Head Cut-Outs:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5693/30-TINY-Fairy-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm

Inspiration By Linda Cain!  

This stunning card by Design Team Member Linda Cain will have you feeling anything but blue! We especially love the way she used our Ornate Flourishes, and of course her brilliant color scheme. So elegant Linda! You can read more about Linda's card here on her blog: http://cain81art.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-whovian-blue-card-of-love.html

Inspiration By Sherry Matthews!

This incredible piece by Sherry Matthews incorporates some of our simple Masonite Tiles! We adore the way she transformed them and combined them so beautifully with her other elements! Her piece looks like an ancient artifact, perhaps uncovered from a sunken ship. So cool Sherry!
Masonite Inchies: http://ow.ly/5eR9302Fb8G
Sandra Evertson Relics & Artifacts: http://ow.ly/p4ct302FbeA
She also used our Color Burst Powders

Brand New Niche Frames + Inspiration

Happy Weekend Everyone! Remember those cool Niche Shrine Kits from last week? Well I decided to elaborate on them, and made so cool new Frames to fit the fronts! The sizes coordinate with the Shrine Kits of course, but the frames can also be used for just about any other project! There are also several other new and newly back in stock goodies, including some authentic Frozen Charlotte dolls! 

(And I added more goodies to the 40% OFF and 30% OFF sale sections!)

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Art Time Feature With Cat Kerr!  

Design Team Member Cat Kerr has an amazing tutorial for you today, sure to help you think outside the box! Cat will definitely get your wheels turning with this fantastic piece. (all puns intended!) She did an amazing job showing the step outs to achieve her wonderful ombré look. You don't want to miss this post! Hop on over and let Cat know you stopped by: http://inthelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/2016/07/today.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Kim Collister!  

Design Team Member Kim Collister has a marvelous bonus post for you this week! "Have You Seen My Queen" is a delightful doll packed with color and tons of FUN! He's clever and playful, and hanging around just waiting for his queen. Could that be YOU?
Find the full post here: http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/07/have-you-seen-my-queen-whether-its-love.html
Large Articulated Male Art Doll Shrine Kit:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3720/Articulated-Art-Doll-Shrine-Kit--LARGE-Male.htm

Inspiration By Kathleen Codyrachel!  

How cute is this Frida Octopus Sea Maiden by Kathleen Codyrachel! Don't let the photo fool you. This tiny Frida is a mere 3" tall. For such a small size, Kathleen packed in so many sweet details! We especially love her Halo (http://ow.ly/waRl302tjYV). Beautiful job Kathleen!
Tiny Octopus Sea Maiden: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_7064/Articulated-Chipboard-Octopus-Sea-Maiden--TINY.htm
Tiny Doll Head Paper Cuts: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5693/30-TINY-Fairy-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm

Inspiration By Kristie Taylor!

We're loving this gorgeous canvas by Kristie Taylor! Kristie incorporated so many wonderful elements including our Large Gears (http://ow.ly/eJrd302oycF), Ten Seconds Studio Verday Paints (http://ow.ly/mOKD302oyjE), Sandra Evertson's Relics & Artifacts (http://ow.ly/KBxe302oyDc), and so much more. Fantastic texture and colors. Read more about this wonderful piece on Kristie's blog: http://kristietaylor.blogspot.com/2016/07/you-lift-me-up.html

Brand New Niche Shrines + Tons of Inspiration

Happy Weekend Everyone! I had tons of fun designing our brand new Niche Shrines! These cool shrines have a niche built right inside! It's like a shrine inside a shrine! The perfect place to store a small treasure! This shrine would look great with some of the new Stencil Board Picado adorning the front and perhaps a small DOTD embellishment (On Sale!) tucked inside the niche. But this versatile shrine can be used for any theme. Makes an excellent Theatre too! And you could even turn it horizontally for an interesting look. And they come in three cool sizes! I can't wait to see what you create with them! 

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Art Time Feature With Kim Collister!  

We're "Dream Catching" today with Design Team Member Kim Collister! Check out Kim's blog post to see how she created her fabulous Tea Cup Fairy (http://ow.ly/8bCe3027WNj). We're loving the amazing attention to details and whimsical style she poured into her piece. So wonderful Kim! What's in your cup this weekend?
http://www.imgirlwithoutwings.com/2016/06/dream-catching.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Sherry Matthews!  

This stunning "Depths of my Heart" pendant by Sherry Matthews may have your heart beating a little faster! We adore Sherry's amazing sculpting around the Relics & Artifacts heart and her gorgeous mixed media chain. And of course the way she incorporated the fabulous brass stampings. Truly a masterpiece Sherry!
Brass Ship: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5440/Brass-Ships--Set-of-2.htm
Brass Seahorse: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5443/Brass-Seahorses--Set-of-4.htm
She Also Used Our Pearls, Color Burst Powders, and Sandra Evertson's Relics & Artifacts Ex Votos II

Inspiration By Krizia Krizziebear Ruano!  

We're loving this gorgeous little Frida Shrine created by Krizia Krizziebear Ruano! Absolutely stunning colors and textures! And who doesn't love "Art" and "Frida"! Beautiful piece Krizia!
Inspiration Fairy Shrine Kit Style 1: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4140/Inspiration-Fairy-Shrine-Kit--Style-1.htm
Fairy Head Paper Cuts: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4143/19-Medium-Fairy-Art-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm

Inspiration By Kristie Taylor!

Feast your eyes on this amazing Dia De Los Muertos shrine by the talented Kristie Taylor! She started with our Radiant Antiquity Shrine (http://ow.ly/68XT302fdRO) and finished with a masterpiece! The bright, bold colors really bring her piece to life. So gorgeous Kristie! You can read more about Kristie's shrine and find more photos on her blog: http://kristietaylor.blogspot.com/2016/06/day-of-dead-shrine.html

New Goodies + Mermaid Inspiration + More

Happy Weekend Everyone! We have lots of new goodies in the shop, but of course our favorite thing is the new Stencil Board Picado Cut Outs. They come in 5 sizes including a super tiny MICRO size, measuring just 1/4" x 3/8". SO CUTE! Wouldn't they be wonderful on our Mini DOTD Shrine Kits? The cool shrines above were created by the talented Sherry Matthews for our 2013 swap. You can find the whole album on Facebook for even more inspiration here.

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Art Time Feature With Linda Cain!  

Design Team Member Linda Cain has a stunning Mermaid Shadowbox Tutorial for you today! It's packed full of treasures from the sea, and I promise you will find more detail each time you check out her fabulous photos! It's time to dive in! http://cain81art.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-mermaid-shadowbox.html

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Inspiration By Rose Mary Gossman!  

We are so in love with this stunning Mermaid Santos by Rose Mary Gossman! The shells, seahorses, and coral bits add a beautiful, natural touch. And she's so perfect tucked inside that awesome shrine. Amazing job Rose Mary!
Medium Mermaid Santos Doll Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5759/3-D-Articulated-MERMAID-Santos-Cage-Doll-Shrine-Kit--MEDIUM.htm
She Also Used Our Brass Treasure Chest, Crab Cut-Outs, Fairy Head Paper Cut, Skull, and Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath the Sea Paper Pad
(P.S. you can create a similar, smaller version with our Exquisite Shrine (http://ow.ly/M1il301XM2f) and Mini Santos (http://ow.ly/b5Su301XM5d). She will fit right inside!

Inspiration By Linda O'Connor!  

Linda O'Connor created an amazing display piece that is also functional using our Butterfly Sticks! A perfect combination of pretty with a touch of grunge! A great place to store your treasures. Fabulous piece Linda!
Butterfly Stick Stand-Ups: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6117/Butterfly-Sticks-Stand-Ups-Set-of-Three.htm
Linda's Blog Post: http://lindaoconnor79.blogspot.com/2016/07/getting-my-pretty-on.html

"Wounded Deer" by Sherry Matthews is a wonderful piece paying tribute to the famous Frida Kahlo painting (posted below!). What a beautiful and clever way to honor Frida. Fabulous idea and design Sherry!
Reindeer Inspiration Shrine Kit:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4735/Inspiration-Fairy-Shrine-Kit--Reindeer--Style-10.htm
Fairy Head Paper Cuts:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4143/19-Medium-Fairy-Art-Doll-Head-Paper-Cuts.htm

Happy July 4th + Inspiration and New Goodies

(Kim Collister's Patriotic Santos Doll post can be found here.)

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Art Time Feature With Chrissy Colon!  

Design Team Member Chrissy Colon has a fabulous tutorial for you today! Come check out Chrissy's "Springy Summer" Santos Birdcage Doll! She's packed in tons of stunning details, including treasures hanging inside the cage. Find the awesome step-outs and full supply list here:
http://twistedmusedesigns.com/springy-summer-santos-doll/

Be sure to check out the full tutorial!

Huge Congrats Cat Kerr!  

On the stands now!!! Design Team Member Cat Kerr is on the cover of the July/Aug. issue of Somerset Studio magazine with her stunning "Believe" Shadow Box project! We have our copy, do you have yours? Amazing cover Cat Kerr!
Mega Circle Shrine Kit: http://ow.ly/ZOhI4
Basic Shadow Box Shrine Kit 5" x 7" x 1": http://ow.ly/ZOhfc
She also used our Dresden, Brass Crown, and Brass Sparrow. And RELICS & ARTIFACTS by Sandra Evertson

Huge Congrats Kim Collister!  

Huge congrats to Design Team Member Kim Collister for her wonderful "Building Paper Dolls" article in the current July/Aug. issue of Somerset Studio Magazine! We love the way Kim incorporated so many of our Paper Cuts (http://ow.ly/cMKc301MsmM) and Doll Heads (http://ow.ly/UQbe301Msy3) into her fabulous creations! Go grab yourself a magazine and turn to page 84 for some wonderful inspiration. Amazing job Kim!

Inspiration By Linda O'Connor!

We adore this incredible shrine by Linda O'Connor! Linda created tons of movement with her chipboard filigree, and added lots of rich color to create this stunning piece. And don't miss the adorable Tiny Fairy nestled in the corner. So wonderful Linda!
Large ATC Elevated Shrine Kit: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_6087/Elevated-Shrine-Kit--Large-ATC.htm
Tiny Inspiration Fairy: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5694/TINY-Inspiration-Fairy-Shrine-STYLE-1--Set-of-TWO.htm
She also used our Angel Wing Cut Outs, Wood Finial, and Chipboard Flourish
Find more photos on Linda's blog post: http://lindaoconnor79.blogspot.com/2016/06/a-side-track.html