And on Saturday, I had a Valentine Art Party with 10 of my friends, all of whom are quite talented, creative and inspiring...
My other motivation for hosting a party was that I realized I have a ton of art supplies...and having an art party is a good way to use up a bunch of stuff and send it out the door with good souls...
Gathering up the supplies...
and turning my living room into the supply station...
Setting up the work tables in the dining room...and providing the necessary tools. I added ambiance with paper hearts cut from scrap paper, stitched together into streamers and hung from the dining room light. I also made a folder for each friend...a kraft paper folder was stitched up on one side to form a pocket to hold valentines securely on the way home and a name tag, made from chalk paint applied to a piece of paper packing tape, was the finishing touch...
Of course no party would be complete without treats...including chocolate fudge brownies.
My weary amaryllis was in full bloom for the day...
Once everyone arrived, there was a flurry of activity and plenty of creative buzz...
I love to see what bubbles up from the creativity pool when a diverse group of individuals are presented with the same supplies...
Shelley of From the Alley to the Gallery made a bracelet while Kate of Full Circle Studio made a beeline for the vintage photos...Jody of Latitude Studios took the cover off one of the books I had supplied...I was thinking people would want to use the vintage pages...never occurred to me that someone would use the book cover for the foundation of their valentine...Stacie of Bailey's Bliss brought along a couple of blank canvases...which were quickly transformed with layers of paper and paint...
and in the end...many interpretations...but all special valentines...
We had so much fun we're thinking of meeting up on a regular basis...
linking up to kim klassen's texture tuesday...
my heart photo was edited with kk texture edith at multiply 30% opacity...
You are such a trooper! I had a ball! Thanks so much for inviting me into your group. Just one thing would have made it better ,,, you were too busy waiting on us to enjoy making your own art! Next time!!! Thanks again! Shell
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! Each creation is unique and stunning and the idea of being able to use whatever is at hand is the best kind of buffet! That you are thinking of making this a regular event keeps the creativity flowing!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what fun!!! With that many creative people in the room I'll bet it was truly a blast. What a great idea!
ReplyDeletefabulous idea! Wonderful to see how creative minds can just play and have fun!
ReplyDeletethanks Angela...but isn't all creative play fun?!
DeleteOMG, how fun was that! I would have had a great time just watching.
ReplyDeletethanks Roxi...but I'm sure you would have felt the need to jump in and create too!
DeleteLooks like you all had a wonderful time at the Art Party, Amy !
ReplyDeleteLove your heart photo, so beautiful !
For Thursday Happy Valentine's,
Sylvia
Wow, this looks like the best day! Creativity with friends!
ReplyDeletewe had a wonferful time. thank you amy
ReplyDeleteLiz - I'm so happy you and Chris joined us!
DeleteWhat a great idea, Amy! You obviously had a marvellous time and produced lovely Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteWow -- what an undertaking! Love the idea of so much creativity coming together in one place. Awesome results. xo
ReplyDeleteNancy - it was the best day ever...can't wait until we do it again!
DeleteOh how fun!! I enjoyed just "dropping by" and looking through the window. Looks like everyone enjoyed the "make and take". Your hosting is fantastic!
ReplyDeletethanks Beverly for stopping by...even if you just looked through the window!
DeleteWhat a wonderful time and such beautiful creations! So glad I could join you through your blog. I do the same thing on a very small scale with two friends about once a month. It's always fun to see what direction they go off in once I provide the materials.
ReplyDeleteChristie - glad to hear that you have your own mini-version of an art party...it is fun...I recommend it to everyone!
DeleteAmy! Let me know if you have room to squeeze one more in next time!! Looks like a fabulous time! Michelle
ReplyDeleteMichelle - I will keep you in mind - you would be a great addition!
Deleteoh my... i would LOVE to be there... that's my kind of party!!
ReplyDeletelove.... xo, Kim
I love this idea, I try to do this with a friend on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteEveryone's creations are just beautiful, such talent! Wish I had been there to watch all the creativity.
Karen - glad you do with this another friend regularly...but it would be easy to add a few more...or something to try with travel trailer group - that would be fun!
DeleteMy goodness that looks like fun! I hope you do keep getting together. I think it would be therapeutic. Ha, not that you need therapy! Just enjoyable I really mean. :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh how fun! Love the hearts stitched together - what a creative idea. And your photo turned out awesome for TT! Luvit!
ReplyDeleteI had a V-day event with my art friends too...but you did a much better job photographing yours. : ) Lovely images everyone made! Visiting from TT.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea Amy. It looks like this was a ton of fun!
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