“A picture can tell a thousand words, but a few words can change it's story” Sebastyne Young
Read more"Art Comes From The Heart, Art Gives Me Wings" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Milagros Rivera
Inspiration, it just hits you. It has a way of sneaking up on me in the middle of the night, during a conference, on a trip, whenever I'm quietly driving, I just never know, do you?
Read moreEx Votos Cuff with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Kimberly Cochrane
This piece was inspired by a few of my favorite things. First of all, hearts! They are just a fabulous symbol of love and caring, which I think the world needs more of.
Read more"Love Notes" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing
Who doesn’t love giving or receiving a love note?
Read moreFrom the Tribe: RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Guest Ambassador Martha DeGroat Richardson
A New Monthly Feature Presenting the Heart of Our Tribe. Guest Ambassadors are chosen from the Relics & Artifacts® Tribe on Facebook. The team regularly combs through the many shared innovative, creative and awe inspiring projects. Membership has its perks, why miss out on so much inspiration and a chance to be invited as a Guest Ambassador!
A beautiful chandelier created by none other than Martha DeGroat Richardson, our very first Guest Ambassador for RELICS & ARTIFACTS®. Let's get to know Martha and her work.
"I consider myself a jack of all arts, mixed-media, altered art, art journaling, doodling, lettering, scrapbooking, fabric arts, and jewelry making just to name a few. I’m a technique junkie and love learning about new techniques and new products. I’m also a techie who loves using various social media platforms. My biggest problem is NOT having enough time to do it all!"
Take a closer look at this spectacular chandelier and find out how Martha came up with such a visually stunning piece.
'I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depth and a great fear of shallow living.' -Anais Nin
"The inspiration for many of my projects comes from a life long love of the beach, water and the sparkly little gifts that are offered up at low tide. After all these years I've realized that I'm really a mermaid.
The chandelier is the beginning of my undersea world and showcases many of my found beach treasures. The luminous quality of Mother of Pearl led to the creation of a faux MOP paper that became the basis for the various RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Chandelier Pendants used in this project.
This piece is my celebration of the enchantment of the sea."
Martha's debut post as a Guest Ambassador leaves us longing for refreshing sea breezes that can only be brought in on salty waves. Thank you for your Wondrous Contribution Martha!
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach.”― Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gifts From the Sea
Don't you just love that mother of pearl finish? Martha has put together a snazzy Snappguide tutorial that shows how she achieved that luxurious finish. Also, be sure to visit Martha's Blog for more of her inspiring work.
Supply List:
Relics & Artifacts® Chandelier Pendants I
Relics & Artifacts® Chandelier Pendants II
Relics & Artifacts® Chandelier Pendants III
Relics & Artifacts® Chandelier Pendants IV
Relics & Artifacts® Chandelier Pendants V
VerDay Paint 2oz Kit
Other Supplies:
Prima Wood Chandelier
Prima Color Spray Glistening Waves
Prima Christine Adolph Rub Ons
Prima Rub On Foils
Prima Finnabair Art Alchemy Opal Magic Paint (Rose-Gold, Green-Gold, Violet-Gold, Blue-Gold)
Chipboard Coral Cut-outs (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Chipboard Seaweed Cut-outs (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Chipboard Sand Dollars (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Shells (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Brass Charms (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Glitter (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Micro Beads (Retro Cafe Art Gallery)
Assorted seashells
Coral, pearls, crystals and baubles
Home Decor with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador John Creighton Petersen
Many times when I’m working with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® pieces, I never know exactly what my finished artwork will look like! Especially when I’m working on what I call 'home decor' pieces that are built on canvases – it becomes a journey determined on what embellishment pieces I select with a general idea of a color palette that I want to work with.
Read moreA Layout of "Peace" from RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Louise Nelson
Today, RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Louise Nelson takes us back to what most of you know her for, her magnificent layouts.
Read more"Uncharted Heart" with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Heather Tracy
The territory of the human heart, unlike the streets of a city, or the borders of a country, can never be fully mapped. The landscape within is ever evolving and transforming as life flows through the veins.
Read moreCall Of The Muse
RELICS & ARTIFACTS® are faithfully reproduced from antique originals I collected for many years and from all over the world. Their unique beauty comes from the fact that they where hand crafted by master artisans thousands of years ago.
Read moreDestination, A Journey Through Time by RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Milagros C Rivera
This journey started with a skull in my hand, this Ancient Soul that begged to be worked on.
Read moreRELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Chrissy Colon: "Saving Grace" Santos Pendant
What better way to try something new and revive one's muse than with a really cool challenge.
Read moreRELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Monica Downing: "FLY" with Me
Art has given me wings, so whenever I get the chance I love to pay homage to these winged beauties.
Read moreARTISTS CROSSING PATHS™ Roza Lee Khamitova
The first installment in our series of Artist Product Profiles. We'll be featuring Artists from all over the World in a variety of disciplines.
Her line is Shovava her name is Roza Lee Khamitova. She hand paints, then digitally prints her exotic textile designs which are turned into clothing
Read moreRELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassadors Get Creative with Chandelier Pendants
Do you know what is one of the best qualities of a blank canvas? It's an open door to our imagination.
Read moreRefresh A Simple Drawer Chest with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Louise Nelson
RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Louise Nelson was inspired by a timeless art style that was all the rage during late 18th century France.
Read moreRunaway Art & Craft Studio Workshops with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador John Creighton-Petersen
RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador John Creighton Petersen has two fabulous art workshops this weekend!
Read moreA Crowned Cherub Relic Pendant with RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Kimberly Cochrane
For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated with anything behind glass, that treasure or relic you could only see and not touch.
Read morePrairie Pixie, Guardian of the Grasslands with Relics & Artifacts Ambassador Heather Tracy
The Prairie Pixie awaits. The Tallgrass will return. Open when the time is right and spread the seeds to the winds. Keep it safe, little one. Thank you for protecting the spirit of the Prairie.
Read morePoseidon, RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Chrissy Colón
Even now, as an adult, I still feel its pull and I draw strength from just sitting on the shore and breathing in the salty and sweet air. It soothes and refreshes my soul.
Read moreDragon Warrior, RELICS & ARTIFACTS® Ambassador Milagros C Rivera
You know those "what if's" that plague my inquisitive mind? You have them too?
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